Martina Eaton: ‘There was a Time’

There was a time

Lyrics: Martina Eaton
Music: Annie O’Connor

There was a time, a long time ago

When I felt fear, but I didn’t know

Why I was afraid, I just didn’t feel right

I wish I’d trusted my gut, cos it’s always right

Chorus:

Finding my way back, I never thought I could

I cried, I screamed, I shook, it did my no good

I had to do the hard work, I had to look within

I promised myself something, never live like this again

I found the one I love, forever is her name

She sees me for who I am, she doesn’t play the game

She listens to me, knows me well, She wears her heart on her sleeve

She opens up, she’s fierce yet kind, that woman’s name is ME

Chorus

It wasn’t always easy, there were potholes on the way

Ill health, stress and trauma, I struggled every day

I thought I’d built my tribe around me, but some people made me cry

It was time to cull, time to say goodbye

Chorus

I had to learn to trust again, some people they withdrew

 Said they cared, they didn’t, their friendship was untrue

So after all is said and done, I know how much I’ve grown

These feelings I remember, I’m no longer in that zone

Thank you to the amazing WEAVERS who created these words and artwork.