Story Behind The Song
This song is based on the true-life experience of the author
Song Description
Song about a woman's description of severe abuse, and her subsequent determination to build a life that is reflective of independence, self-respect, and nurturing of herself
| Song Length |
3:48 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Jazz - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Multiple Tempos |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled |
Subject |
Will, Determination |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
Lyrics
I WILL
There I was, torn little lady,
Weeping and wailing, ohhhh-
There I was, fallen down low,
Fallen down low, like a wounded bird...
But I will have a beautiful body,
A beautiful body, free of pain-
A beautiful body, just for me.
And I will have a beautiful smile,
To light up the morning,
I will have, a beautiful smile,
Smiling for me.
"Cause I am a bird, and a bird has wings-
I am a bird, so they can't catch me.
I will have a necklace of silver,
A gift from the lover, inside of me-
A jewel of protection fashioned by me.
Yes, I will have a garden of jasmine,
Flowers from heaven, in my heart,
A garden of jasmine, growing for me.
For I am a bird, and a bird has wings,
I am a bird, so he can't catch me.
Yes, there I was, torn little lady,
Weeping and wailing, ohhh...
Here I am, rising up high, rising up high,
Like a flying bird!
For I will have