9. LISTEN (4:36 Barnett-Levy)

Sometimes when I’m feeling down and blue
I feel a need to pray
Emotions fight within my mind
Forming words I never say
Won’t someone listen to this voice inside
Strangled words that slip and slide
Avoid my grasp are never heard

Smiling eyes hide the pain inside
Strain to hold back the tears
Casual conversations get me by
They don’t reveal my fears
Won’t someone listen to this pain inside
Confused emotions tryin’ so hard to hide
Buried deep don't see the light

Won't someone listen to what I'm trying to say
If you care to look I'm an open book
So please don't turn away
I can find some peace of mind
If you can help my friend
If you listen to these messages
I'm trying so hard to send
Trying so hard to send
I’m gonna get there in the end