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From the perspective of a girl stuck in a controlling relationship, pleading to God for freedom.

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I couldn’t shrug his hands off my shoulder—
His grip was strong and he was older
In the valley, caged by his mountains,
a captive bird was happier than I was

Under the stars,
Wished on each one
The sky didn’t hear me
I didn’t know how I could make my pleading heard

Quiet by day
Spirited dreams
Duelling desires
Couldn't escape the choking hold he had on me

So I cried out, “Oh my Lord, will you free me?
This is not how things should be!”
With my hopeful heart and ready feet
Under stars I cried, I think he heard me

Finding my voice
Having a song
And someone who listens
Feeling a rhythm lets me know I am my own

Heading somewhere
My busy feet
Once constricted
Somebody’s lead them to a place by quiet streams

When I cried, the holy heavens heard me
Now I walk through pastures full and green!
The chains, the shackles, they’ve been ripped from me
Under stars I lie, my soul serene.

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from Crashing Waves Inside My Head, track released May 18, 2014
Peter Twigg, EU music student, plays electric guitar on the last chorus.
Track Art by Joelle Doriani

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Joelle Doriani Phoenixville, Pennsylvania

Joelle is a jazz-influenced Electro Pop artist whose songs swing in subject matter from nervous lovers who just don’t have the courage to break the ice to alien life forms destroying the moon. Her composition skills and and love for all that is unique, quirky, and original give birth to musical concepts that are both interesting and accessible. ... more

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