Close Window Finish Line (This song was originally written for my friend and past musical collaborator, Sean Hoffman, as thanks for helping me to find my musical bearings upon moving back to Los Angeles. The tune as first laid out, addressed his and my musical work, with lines referencing songwriting and other music-related elements, but the scope seemed a bit narrow so I turned to my imaginary "muse", the couple from "Chase" and modified things to address a situation they might find themselves in. The ultimate message is thanking someone who helps you get to where you need to go, to the finish line.) Always I struggled and searched to find my home But always, I felt myself trapped fighting alone Then you came along and showed me the one That was waiting for me to see And soon I could find the stars fall into line Lighting the way I never thought I could make til now Finally, I can see the walls are falling surrounding me And gazing out the dream once lost is found Never did it seem like this winding road would end Still never could I let myself stop from trying again So time after time I walked down that line With your strength as my only guide And soon I could hear the voice of doubt disappear Signalling change that is happening today because Finally I can see the walls are falling surrounding me And gazing out the dream once lost is found In the race, lost my place By stumbling out of the starting gate But with time we all find the finish line And I only caught a glimpse of the outside Left imaging the blessings That could pass before one's eyes Cause I kept myself locked up away Trying to make up for the errors of my ways Til your presence revealed the key (Chorus) Kiyoshi Graves ©2006 Hideko Music Close Window