There’s a certain kind of joy on your birthday
There’s another kind that comes through pain
There’s no way to find a rainbow without rain
Every ache in your soul reminds you
You’re awake you’re alive and whole
Feeling every kind of feeling that a heart can hold
Feel it all Feel it all
The light in the dark
The grace in the scars feel it all
All the joy and the pain you can take
Gives your life a sweeter taste
Feel it all
Feel it all
With your whole heart
What’s the danger that you’re so afraid of
What’s the heartache holding you back
What’s the fear that’s gotcha you frozen in your tracks
Is it really worth the love you’re missing
Is it really worth a life half-lived
Wouldn’t you really rather know what the good life is
Broken dreams
Longings deep
Mysteries unknown
Living here
In between
Faith and hope
credits
from Altogether Beautiful,
released February 22, 2020
Drums: Josh Alfaro
Rhythm Programming: Nate Sabin
Bass: Jeffrey Bailey
Keyboards: Billy Steele (add. keys Nate Sabin)
Acoustic Guitar: Cory Wong
Background Vocals: Sara Renner
Recorded for a local Detroit label in the late ’70s before slipping into obscurity, this sweet soul gem from Rita Joyce still sparkles. Bandcamp New & Notable Feb 21, 2021