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Thirteen rounds
Still haven’s gone down
I’m not beaten by the padded fist
To my battered soul

No more mistakes to make
I have made every bad choice
Met every bad place in this world of ours

When you’re in time of need
And your hearts breaking
Souls shaking
Change is changing you
Into everything you never ever thought you would be

‘Cause you’ve been everywhere to be
And you’ve seen all there is to see
Hold on destiny play that card

Stripped down to the core
Lying naked
Sprawled across the floor
With nothing to show for this life

Impermanence is certain to strike
So surrender your defender
To what could becoming your way

Friends say you’re down and out
Two jabs, two hooks, one uppercut
To the canvass keeping you warm
Heeding warning of storm needing to come
You better fight a different fight
If you want to make it out alive
When you’re in time of need

Fought a fight
I though I could win
I went up to something
I thought I would never ever give into

My phoenix wings are weak
From the fire burning embers inside me
I’m sorry heaven but this penance is a penalty
Too heavy a reprimanding for me
‘Cause I’m falling

And my hearts breaking
Souls shaking
Change in changing me into everything I never ever wanted to be

‘Cause I’ve been everywhere to be
Seen all there is to see
Hold on destiny play that card
Hidden up your sleeve

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from The Certainty of Change, released January 1, 2005

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Michael Gabriel

Michael is a troubadour who has toured and recorded extensively in North America. His vocally driven songs tell an emotional story rooted in a pop foundation. "Akin to heartfelt songsmiths Jim Croce, James Taylor... Gabriel, possesses a sage, soothing voice that instantly engages listeners." Coral Andrews - The Record. This artist's heartfelt tunes carry a timeless sound. ... more

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