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Strong Enough to Last

by Willamena

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1.
Well we watched those heavy dark clouds As they came rolling in We yelled out loud as the thunder Started to begin Now here comes the rain We’ve been prepared by our years To watch for the sunlight That burns away these fears (Chorus) We’re strong enough to last Through the darkness and the tears Through the pain and the storms that roll Through the bitter wind that cuts our bones We’re strong enough to last Strong enough to last Well we watched as the lightning danced Looked like a fireworks show Like the light was moving to the beat Of the songs playing on our radio Then we felt the wind As it ripped through our hearts We thought that we were safe ‘Til that storm almost tore us apart (Chorus) Through the midnight hour Of the darkest night We’ll find the strength we need We’ll find the strength that we need In the morning light, yeah (Chorus)
2.
I think I’ll write a note Tell everyone that I know That I’m not going anywhere Anytime soon I’m gonna stick around Despite these pains that I’ve found Every day, every day This world will drag you down Yeah it’ll cut you to the core If your will’s not strong And you don’t want to be here anymore So let me take your hand in my hand I’m gonna show you the light I see (Chorus) When I dream at night I open up the stars When I dream I open up the stars When I breathe in the air I feel so alive Now when I breathe I feel alive I’m gonna keep my faith And this trust that I’ve found ‘Cause my love of life comes from that place I’m not gonna dwell, not gonna live in the dark I’m gonna breathe in the sweet air of life (Chorus) I’m gonna take my pleasures From the things that others do I hope a smile is the light That inspires you To breathe in the air See all the colors of the day To know the sun still shines When the clouds get in the way (Chorus) When I dream at night I open up the stars When I dream I open up the stars
3.
I grew up running away from the shadows Darkness was always close to me I saw tomorrow as the reason I was trying I’d rather run to the day than hide from the night Everyone gets tired And I know that I’m not Superman And I’m gonna run as long as I can As long as I can Maybe I’m desperate Maybe I’m just a fool My happiness never seems real to me But I could always dream And that’s enough you see ‘Cause I’d rather reach for my dreams Than feel empty inside Everyone gets tired And I know that I’m not Superman And I’m gonna run as long as I can (Chorus) As long as I can I’m gonna run As long as I can I’m gonna run Everyone gets tired And I know that I’m not Superman And I’m gonna run as long as I can (Chorus)
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Night follows the setting sun And the stars come out When the day is done Dreams only come when your eyes are closed When you can shut out the world Shut out that cold I’m drowning from the weight of my dreams Spent too much time Running away from too many things ‘Cause I dream as much as I can (Chorus) When you close your eyes You can see everything When you close your eyes Close your eyes and dream When you close your eyes You can do anything When you close your eyes Close your eyes and dream ‘Cause you can dream about anything When you close your eyes The wind blows through her hair But to me she was already there The day chases the stars Now when I walk around I know They’re not very far away I’m drowning from the weight of my dreams Spent too much time Running away from too many things ‘Cause I dream as much as I can (Chorus) ‘Cause you can dream about anything You can see the world And how it could be When you close your eyes and dream When you close your eyes When you close your eyes Close your eyes and dream When you close your eyes You can do anything When you close your eyes Close your eyes and dream ‘Cause you can dream about anything When you close your eyes
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I hope what I heard is true It’s darkest before the dawn ‘Cause I don’t know how much longer I can just sit back and hold on Well I’ve been down before But never quite like this The light seems to have just slipped away And this midnight feels endless It’s tough out here It’s cold when you’re alone It’s tough out here I know it’s darkest before the dawn (Chorus) It’s darkest, darkest before the dawn Here comes the sun And the pain’s moving on It’s darkest before the dawn If the early bird gets the worm Then I’d have been full by now I keep trying despite the odds That have been holding me down But I’m gonna climb that wall I ain’t gonna stop I’m gonna feel the light on my face When I make it to the top It’s tough out here It’s cold when you’re alone It’s tough out here I know it’s darkest before the dawn (Chorus) Well I remember when I dreamed of the sun As it shined on perfect day Now there’s a darkness to the edge of the night That takes my breath away Now I pray for the light, I pray for the light I pray for the light to shine on me (Chorus) It’s darkest, darkest before the dawn

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Original Midwestern rock n' roll.

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released June 13, 2017

Written: Lucas Ross/Chad Hendrickson
Mixed: Cameron Webb
Mastered: West West Side Mastering

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Willamena Kalamazoo, Michigan

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On July 19th, 2021, Willamena is releasing “Broken Songs” their first full length release since “Lost in the Shadows” broke out with three nationally charting Triple A singles in 2013.

“Broken Songs” is Willamena’s first release since their critically acclaimed 2017 EP “Strong Enough to Last” which earned more charting Triple A radio success and additional national attention.
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