I Shall Be Released
Sarah Jane Morris Lyrics

They say ev'rything can be replaced
It is said that anything can be replaced, however, some things like time cannot be achieved.

Yet ev'ry distance is not near
Despite the availability of resources, some things are not within reach.

So I remember ev'ry face
As a result, I recall each person's identity.

Of ev'ry man who put me here
Whoever assembled this situation and who has held me here is who I remember.

I see my light come shining
I envision myself becoming content again after experiencing negativity.

From the west unto the east
My peace of mind that fills me with happiness summons me from all sides.

Any day now, any day now
The moment when I am finally relieved and at ease is drawing closer and closer.

I shall be released
I will finally be freed from the burdens that have caged me down.

They say ev'ry man needs protection
According to some, everyone needs to have some form of protection.

They say ev'ry man must fall
It is said that everyone eventually experiences hardship or failure in some way.

Yet I swear I see my reflection
However, I promise that I see an image of myself that showcases strength and perseverance.

Some place so high above this wall
It is somewhere above this wall of hardships where I reside.

Standing next to me in this lonely crowd
Even amidst all of these people, I still feel alone.

Is a man who swears he's not to blame
A man tells me that he is not responsible for putting me in this position.

All day long I hear him shout so loud
Throughout the day, I continuously hear him shout with force and desperation.

Crying out that he was framed
He yells that he was adopted in this situation without justification.