Lyrics

A New Start
Words and music by Bernie Sims

The end of the rope slipped through my hands.
I was clawing at the air.
I was falling into the darkness,
darkness everywhere.

Awoke from this scene in a terrified sweat,
not even safe in my dreams.
Instead of holding you so tight,
I fear I’m pulling back from your light.

Can’t I just let Nature have her way, be swept away with your love?
But like an actor with his art, my doubt jumps in to play it’s part.

What goes wrong with my heart? (with my heart)
Just when I think I’ve found my love
I start tearing it apart. (I pray)
I pray that I can find a new start.
A new play, a new role, a new heart.
A new play, a new role, a new heart.

My oh my, why have I tried
to talk myself out of love?
Am I afraid to get it right -
as a rookie playing love for life?

Take these chains that hold on to my heart.
Throw them down on the ground.
Love won’t show her lovely face
Until I drive my fear from this place.
I can feel myself winning this race
I can hardly wait to reach this new space.
I can’t wait to gently kiss your face.

A brand new day, I’m changing my ways.
I’m getting behind your love.

We’ll become a team of two, not my timid heart against you.

What goes wrong with my heart? (with my heart)
Just when I think I’ve found my love
I start tearing it apart. (I pray)
I pray that I can find a new start.
A new play, a new role, a new heart.
A new play, a new role, a new heart.