Song Description
Inspirational song about a nearly done school shooting / metaphor of embracing life. Heroic journey and heart opening ending.
| Song Length |
4:06 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Pop - General |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Subject |
Spirituality, Violence |
| |
Lyrics
Just Beneath The Surface
He was seventeen and scared to live
so full of hate for other kids
They put him down and laughed him off
as if he didn't count, as if he didn't matter
But just beneath the surface
pressed hard against his heart
he held a grudge for everyone
Just beneath the surface
he planned to tear it all apart
clinging to a loaded gun...just beneath the surface
She watched him closing in, for years
the crowded halls, the silent tears
She'd smile at him and say 'hello'
She tried to let him know that someone really cared
(Chorus)
It was cold and over cast that day
he came prepared to make his mark
As he reached inside, she caught his eye
She said, "Oh my God, don't do it"
then she took him in her arms
and he broke down and cried
He said, "Just beneath the surface
pressed hard against my heart
I've held a grudge for everyone
Just beneath the surface
I planned to tear it all apart
clinging to a loaded gun"
Just beneath the surface
there surely lies another start
all we need is someone
Just beneath the surface
look deep into your heart
and give your love to someone
just give your love to someone...just beneath the surface
by Kristopher Stone © 2009 STONE