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Torn And Tattered

from .​.​.​Of Life by Leila

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I have met so many people in life (myself included at times) that are so discouraged or unfullfilled. It's always been so sad to me that people who once had dreams, goals and visions let a part of themselves go after being affected by the negative opinions of others.

When you give up your dreams and ambitions you give up a piece of your soul, that precious piece of yourself that you have every right to honor. This song was inspired by those I have crossed paths with and who have without knowing it, taught me the importance of following your heart. May your life be blessed...Leila

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TORN & TATTERED

(c)(p) Power Of One Music
Written & produced by Leila & Reggie Turner

(Verse 1)
Torn & tattered slippers
dreams now hanging on her wall
visions of the future
others wouldn’t see at all
she struggled to convince them
but she wasn’t strong
and now she sits and stares at memories
on her wall
(Verse 2)
Deep within his system
nurturing a special goal
dreaming with conviction
sparked by fire in his soul
their fears fought to control him
and he built a wall
I guess it wasn’t meant to happen after all

(Chorus)
Our dreams never really go away
when hope isn’t scared by what they say
there’s never a moment in our lives
we don’t want to see them realize
it’s true that the years can ease the pain
but our lives without them just aren’t the same
inside you a child that fights to survive
is pleading with you to keep them alive

(Verse 3)
Can you see them walking
figures in the distant light
going through the motions
always saying what is right
their faces look familiar
and you realize
you recognize their emptiness
inside your eyes

(Repeat Chorus)

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from .​.​.​Of Life, track released January 11, 2007

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