Name: Open the Door
Duration: P00H03M12S
Description: Released on Valentine's Day 2020, getting real about the fights and forgiveness in real love.

Open the Door

by John Paul Byram

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Released on Valentine's Day 2020, getting real about the fights and forgiveness in real love.

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I left home today carrying all my sin and shame,
cold goodbyes, avoiding eyes, acting like I'm not to blame.
I held on tight to my side in this fight.
Filled a bag with all my reasons to leave,

But the moment I open the door,
I can't remember what we're fighting for.
It's gotten hard to remember the score.
I don't want to fight anymore.

One step back, too far away.
What doesn't kill leaves a lasting pain.
Sharp replies, screaming eyes, telling the other hey you're to blame.
Then I locked my heart in a room sealed and dark
where the light will never find it again

til the moment you open the door,
and I can't remember what we're fighting for.
It's gotten hard to remember the score.
I don't want to fight anymore.

I walk outside; the sun looks down on my pride.
I knock and go without any hope of coming back inside,

But the moment you open the door,
I remember what I'm fighting for.
Long ago I lost track of the score.
I can't fight alone anymore.

Maybe, like me, you've lost track of the score.
Let's not fight alone anymore.

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released February 14, 2020

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John Paul Byram Los Angeles, California

John Paul Byram's voice has been heard in films, tv shows, and albums. He also composes for film/tv/theater/podcasts, and he is the choir director at his church in Hollywood. His EPs are where he makes music without any guidelines.
His recordings of Kris Kristofferson's material are modern and thoughtful while preserving the craft originally inherent to the songs. ... more

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