In These Rooms
Cindy Morgan Lyrics

In these rooms dark and bare
Here, where the rooms are empty, I remember the times when the walls echoed with life and laughter.

I recall when life was living here
I reminisce about a time when these rooms were filled with everything that makes life worth living.

How we sang and how we cried
These rooms hosted all our joys and tears. We poured our souls out here and brought life to these walls.

A little of us lived here
These empty rooms still hold a trace of the lives that were lived here, a little piece of each of us that made this place our own.

And a little of us died
Parts of us were lost in these rooms, as we faced our greatest fears and sorrows here.

Mama she knew how to sing
My mother had a beautiful voice and could sing with great skill and passion.

But her eyes were always sad and wondering
Despite her talent and strength, my mother's eyes revealed the pain and uncertainty of a difficult life filled with hardship.

You see her daddy drank
My grandfather struggled with alcoholism, which caused a great deal of pain and turmoil in our family.

And he ran around
My grandfather was unfaithful to my grandmother, causing further hurt and chaos within our home.

He ran away with all her dreams
My grandmother's hopes and dreams were shattered by my grandfather's actions, leaving her feeling alone and powerless.

And she looked just like an angel
Despite all the pain and suffering she endured, my mother remained a symbol of grace and beauty, like a celestial being.

With broken wings
But even angels can be broken, weighed down by the trials of life and the scars they leave behind.

Broken angel
This phrase refers to my mother, who, like a fallen angel, was once full of grandeur and hope but became battered and bruised by life's struggles.

You can learn how to fly
Despite our hardships and weaknesses, we have the ability to rise above them and achieve great things, like learning to fly.

Let the wind carry you
We should let the forces of life take us where they will, carrying us like the wind carries a bird, without fear or hesitation.

far deep and wide
Our paths in life can take us far and wide, leading us to places and experiences we never could have imagined.

Well, it's okay to cry
It's important to acknowledge our sorrows and to allow ourselves to feel our emotions deeply, even if that means crying.

Cause your tears will bloom
Just as tears are a symbol of sadness, they can also lead to growth and healing, like the blooming of a flower after a rainy day.

Someday on the other side
Eventually, our tears will lead us to a brighter place, where we can find peace and happiness again.

I never like my mama's daddy
I never had a positive relationship with my grandfather, who caused my mother and our family so much pain.

For more reasons than I can share
There were many complicated reasons why I did not like my grandfather, some of which I may not be able to fully explain.

My mama held him as he died
Despite everything he had done, my mother was still there for my grandfather in his final moments, showing love and compassion in the face of great pain.

And I'm ashamed to say I never cried
As much as I disliked my grandfather, I still felt a sense of loss and sadness when he died, but I was too ashamed to show it.

Chubby fat and insecure
As a child, I struggled with issues of body image and self-confidence, feeling uncomfortable in my own skin.

Two crooked teeth
My appearance wasn't perfect, and I had a few physical imperfections, like crooked teeth.

And clothes from a thrift store
My family didn't have a lot of money, so I often wore second-hand clothes that didn't always fit properly.

Well I never quite fit in
All these factors contributed to a feeling of not quite belonging, of being on the outside looking in.

I guess that's why I'm singing
But through music, I found a way to express myself and to connect with others, even when I felt like I didn't fit in anywhere else.

What once seemed so confusing
Looking back on my life and the experiences that shaped me, things that once seemed inexplicable or overwhelming now make more sense.

Seems crystal clear
The wisdom of hindsight has brought clarity and understanding to past events and emotions.

If I were to look back into you
By reflecting on my own life, I can understand the experiences of others, like looking into their own past and struggles.

The way you've looked down into me
Others have shown me empathy and understanding, seeing into my own pain and hardship.

I bet you'd look just like an angel
All of us carry within us the potential for greatness, like celestial beings capable of rising above the chaos and tragedy of life.

I bet you'd look a whole lot like me yeah
We are all connected through our shared experiences, our struggles, and our resilience.

Yeah your tears will bloom someday
Just as tears can lead to healing and growth, so can our own pain and suffering.

On the other side
Eventually, we will find peace and happiness, a brighter future on the other side of our struggles and hardships.