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Co-written with Diggs Duke and produced by members of Columbia Nights.

lyrics

V1:
I’ve swam in waterfalls that stung my back
And all I ever needed was to go back
Cause even things that hurt make you feel alive
And all I ever wanted was to live before I die

Chorus:
Cause there’s a river in me and it pushes my feet
In uncertain forward motion
There’s an ocean in me and it won’t let me sink
But it’s drawing me out
Wash away my self-doubt

V2:
I find myself searching along the shore
Not ever really knowing what I’m looking for
Caught in imaginings of a different me
Still insecure and graceful and damn sure free

Chorus:
Cause there’s a river in me and it pushes my feet
In uncertain forward motion
There’s an ocean in me and it won’t let me sink
But it’s drawing me out
Wash away my self-doubt

credits

from Songs of Love and Freedom, released May 4, 2018
Written by C. Bumbray, J. Meacham, J. Brown.
Publishing companies: Selim Music Publishing (BMI), Warm Valley Music (ASCAP)
Produced by Jason “BrotherSpanky” Edwards, John Daise
Vocals recorded by Cephas Jackson, Omega Studios, Rockville, MD.
Instruments recorded by Jason “BrotherSpanky” Edwards, BandoMansion Studios, Washington, DC
Jason “BrotherSpanky” Edwards: Drums, percussion, keys.
John Daise: Bass, guitar.
Vaughan Bradley-Willemann: Violin
Zayani Sims: Flute
Mixed by: Dave Darlintgton, Bass Hit Recording, New York, NY

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Cecily Washington, D.C.

Cecily is a vocalist and songwriter known for her sweet soprano and honest lyrics. Unmoved by passing trends, Cecily’s sound is rooted in a deep appreciation for mid-century soul and jazz, 90’s R&B, and re-imagined folk music.

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