[Verse 1: Brother Ali]
When I had my firstborn son
I couldn't tell no one
And so I told the drum
And on the day he left my home
I felt so all alone
I rocked and moaned
And on the night my mother died
I couldn't even cry
I held it all inside
'Til I climbed up on the stage
And let the music play
And sang the pain away

[Chorus: Brother Ali]
I sing myself whole
My body and my soul
I let it all unfold
I dream in somber tones
And hear 'em in my bones
They echo 'round the globe

[Verse 2: Brother Ali]
When it all just got too real
And my baby took those pills
I can't say how it feels
And when I said my last farewell
And checked in that hotel
All I could do is wail
And when my heart is not so strong
And I feel I don't belong
And someone sings along
And when we're standing in that space
And tears roll down our face
I know I found my place
[Chorus: Brother Ali]
I sing myself whole
My body and my soul
I let it all unfold
I dream in somber tones
And hear 'em in my bones
They echo 'round the globe

[Outro: Brother Ali]
And on the day I pass away
Ain't too much you should say
Just let the music play