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These Two Hands

from At Home in the Darkness by Mike P. Ryan

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A song about rebuilding trust after making a mistake.

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THESE TWO HANDS

Darkness fades; the rooster crows
Sunlight peeks through a broken windowpane
Last night’s mistakes drift on the wind
And I recall I burned it all -- down once again
I ran wild I stumbled and I fell
Can’t turn back time; can’t un-ring the bell
I ain’t got nothing smart to say
Lord knows I can’t wish your pain away

CHORUS

But with these two hands I’ll rebuild this house and I’ll -- make it strong again
And with these two arms I will shelter you -- from the rain and the wind
With this one heart I will -- start each day -- hoping that I can
Find a way to fix all of the things I have broken – with these two hands

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I don’t know why I do the things I do
What I’m running from or what I’m running to
One day we’re young and free and strong
In a flash our tender years are gone (they’re all gone)
I know I acted like a fool and let you down
Chasing the ghosts of yesterday around
There’s a time laugh and dance and drink and sing
And there’s a time put away childish things

(CHORUS)

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from At Home in the Darkness, released November 17, 2018
Harmony vocals by special guest: Kipyn Martin.

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Mike P. Ryan Clifton, Virginia

Oklahoma born Songwriter Mike P. Ryan writes heartfelt songs about the struggles and triumphs of everyday people. Mike's lyrics feature vivid images and moving portraits of real people painted on a canvas of beautiful music.

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