Balm for a Cynical Soul

from Balm for a Cynical Soul by Hitoshi Yamaguchi

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Balm for a Cynical Soul
Words & Music: Hitoshi Yamaguchi

When the darkness feels like it’s winning
And your fear is stronger than your love
You wonder what kind of world your kids are gonna live in
When everything around you is so far gone

Do you want to hide away
Shut your eyes and numb the pain
Do you want to up and go
Do you need a balm for a cynical soul
Do you need a balm for a cynical soul

When the waiting feels like it’s endless
Your disappointment is stronger than your hope
Everything you try only leaves you restless
Watching all your dreams go up in smoke

Do you want to lock it up
Close the door to your heart
How long have you felt so alone
Do you need a balm for a cynical soul
Do you need a balm for a cynical soul

When the trust you had feels like it’s broken
All your doubting is stronger than your faith
Every week you’re stuck just going through the motions
Makes you wonder if you lost your way

Do you want to find it again
That love you can’t understand
Are you looking for a way back home
Do you need a balm for a cynical soul
Do you need a balm for a cynical soul

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from Balm for a Cynical Soul, released April 4, 2016
Hitoshi Yamaguchi: Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Upright Bass, Cello
Zach Vinson: Piano
Chris Payne: Drums

Ben Gortmaker: Lap Steel

Sandra McCracken: Background Vocals

Natalie Boyd, Sean Knisely, Emily Roig, Tyler Somers: Group Vocals

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