Story Behind The Song
This song was written from a speech given by Diane Reeves. It was originally written to be song by Ms Reeves but she never received it.
Song Description
It's an inspirational song of the personal triumph of Diane Reeves.
| Song Length |
6:32 |
Genre |
Pop - Easy Listening, Unique - General |
| Tempo |
Non 4/4 |
Lead Vocal |
Female Vocal |
| Mood |
Passive |
Subject |
Encouragement, Determination |
| Similar Artists |
Melba Moore, Carole King |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
THE UTTERANCE OF MY SOUL
PEOPLE HAVE TRIED TO TAME ME
TRIED TO REARRANGE AND CHANGE ME
THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHO I AM
DIDN'T CARE WHO I AM
COULDN'T GIVE A TINKERS DAM
HOOK
OH THE UTTERANCE OF MY SOUL
IS WHEN MY SPIRIT TAKES CONTROL
IT COLORS ME FREE
MYSELF I MUST BE
IN ORDER TO BE ME
MY SELF MUST FREE
MYSELF I MUST BE
A SOUL THAT IS BOUN
A VOICE LEFT UNHEARD
IS A LIFE NOT YET LIVED
I HAD TO STATE WHO I AM
TO REMAIN WHO I AM
GIVE THE TINKER BACK HIS DAM
HOOK
OH THE UTTERANCE OF MY SOUL
IS WHEN MY SPIRIT TAKES CONTROL
IT COLORS ME FREE
MYSELF I MUST BE
IN ORDER TO BE ME
MY SELF MUST FREE
MYSELF I MUST BE
I COULDN'T GIVE INTO FEAR
SO COMMITTED TO MY VOICE
I BECAME SILENT TO BE HEARD
I UTTERED NOT ONE WORD
I LEARNED THE DIGNITY OF MY VOICE
WAS NOT THE SOUND OF MY VOICE
BUT THE FREEDOM OF MY CHOICE
IN HOW I RELEASE MY VOICE
HOOK
OH THE UTTERANCE OF MY SOUL
IS WHEN MY SPIRIT TAKES CONTROL
IT COLORS ME FREE
MYSELF I MUST BE
IN ORDER TO BE ME
MY SELF MUST FREE
MYSELF I MUST BE
LET THE SPIRIT TAKE CONTROL
HEED THE UTTERANCE OF YOUR SOUL
YOUR VIRTURES CAN'T BE SOLD
YOU MAY FEEL LIKE YOU'RE ALONE
BUT THE SPIRIT IN YOU RESIDES
THE SPIRIT IN YOU RESIDES
THERE'S NO NEED TO HIDE
HOOK
OH THE UTTERANCE OF MY SOUL
IS WHEN MY SPIRIT TAKES CONTROL
IT COLORS ME FREE
MYSELF I MUST BE
IN ORDER TO BE ME
MY SELF MUST FREE
MYSELF I MUST BE
2/2002