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A Life I Am Forging

from While I'm Here by Tina Ross

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“A Life I Am Forging”: There are many voices that we hear from our past that can confuse us as to what is our authentic path. The expectations of others and ourselves, perfectionism, and hesitation to act can hold us back. It may not always be clear or easy but we can search out those tools we need. “It may be hard to see, but night bows to the morning. I’ve got my hammer my tools. It’s a life I am forging.”

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A Life I Am Forging - Tina Ross

I dreamt I disappeared into the wood
Dense air around me, moss underfoot
The leaves were whispering, the mood a silent blue
And I wished I knew.

Longing hovered like a hawk circling prey
Moth-eaten wishes lay in my wake
I saw footprints, too small for my shoes
How I wished I knew.

Is this my path, is this my vision?
Expectation is a cage I live in
It may be hard to see, but night bows to the morning
I’ve got my hammer, my tools
It’s a life I am forging
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah

The mist was ghost gray and clung to the trees
Found my way out tracking the sounds on the breeze
A nightingale’s welcome song offered clues
How I wished I knew.

Is this my path, is this my vision?
Perfection is a cage I live in
It may be hard to see, but night bows to the morning
I’ve got my hammer, my tools
It’s a life I am forging
Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah

I’m giving back your compass, I must follow mine.

Cause, it’s my path and it’s my vision
Hesitation was a cage I lived in
It may be hard to see, but night bows to the morning
I’ve got my hammer, my tools
It’s a life I am forging.

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from While I'm Here, track released September 30, 2022
Music and Lyrics by Tina Ross
Vocals, Acoustic Guitar : Tina Ross
Bass, Electric Guitar, Percussion: Mark Dann
Percussion: Bobby Sabella
Engineer : Mark Dann
Produced by : Tina Ross and Mark Dann
Creative Consultant : Andrew Hirsch

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Tina Ross Warwick, New York

Tina Ross is a NY based Singer Songwriter. A quiet, elegant fierceness runs through her songs, speaking to wonder, humility, doubt and defiance. She’s been recognized by the UK Songwriting Contest, The International Acoustic Music Awards and The International Blues and Roots Radio Contest as a finalist, and the John Lennon Songwriting Contest as an Honorable Mention. ... more

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