An Introduction

by AnneMarie Fitzwalter

(winner of the 2023 lyrical competition)

Verse 1:
Are you searching
For something
To get you through the night
Looking
For something
That can get you by
And you just gotta hide
Your emotions inside

Verse 2:
Are hurting
And you can’t say
A word ‘cause you’re not fine
And you’re living
In a world that’s
Filled with all these lies
Saying you’re not alright
You can’t win the fight

Pre-chorus:
Well you’re not alone

Chorus:
Let me introduce you to the hope of my life
Let me introduce you to the one who will fight
When your legs are weak
And your arms are broke
He’ll be your hope
He’s the one awake throughout the night
Battling the demons he knew you couldn’t fight
Through the highs and the lows
When you’re not in control
Let him be your hope

Verse 3:
Are you burdened
By their words and
You feel anything but light
You just want it
To be over
And you’ve given up on life 
You don’t have the might
So turn to his side

Bridge:
I’ve been at a low place before
Know what it’s like to have a heart that’s torn
I know what it’s like to sit there and cry
I know what it’s like to have to disguise
Your emotions that you can’t let out
Fighting back tears so you won’t drown
But I didn’t have hope I see no way
That I would’ve ever made it past that day
So if you know you need hope tonight
I pray that you’d invite him into your life
Your life might not be easy, might be hard
But just take a look at his scars
He paid the penalty so give him your heart