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Capacity To Change

from Capacity To Change by Jamie R Hawkins

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A philosophical song about refusing to accept your lot in life...

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Capacity To Change

INTRO:

He says “I'm worried dear, it's weighing on my soul
I'm habitual by nature with a heart as black as coal
And though I'm full of good intentions I've no will or self-control
And I'm afraid I'm in a circle without end
In other words I'm bound to mess things up again”

She says “I understand, the point you're trying make
If there's a risk of getting hurt, it's one I'm still prepared to take
Cos I believe we find redemption in, the choices that we make
So you don't have to make those same mistakes again
Cos, you were born with the Capacity To Change

Don't dedicate yourself to fate, don't place your faith in destiny
Become the master of your past, don't be a slave to history
Treat every day like it's a lesson then, Tomorrow you'll be free, cos you were
Born with the Capacity To Change”

SOLO

“Well, that's all well and good, but here's the the thing,” he said
“After everything I've been through it's a wonder I'm not dead
And though for once Luck has been kind and brought me here to you instead
It won't be long before the balance is restored
And I'll get what I deserve and nothing more”

Then she said “You're confusing karma with accountability
I'm no Dalai-frickin-Lama but I'm certain he's agree
That you can live your life in fear of self-fulfilling prophecies
Or you can learn from your mistakes and make amends
Simply get back on your feet and try again

Don't dedicate yourself to fate, don't place your faith in destiny
There is no pre-determined path, there's only who you choose to be
Shrug off the chains of superstition make, your own philosophies cos you were
Born with the Capacity To Change”

SOLO

“Don't dedicate yourself to fate, don't place your faith in destiny
Grab each moment by the balls, don't squander opportunity
Cos if today you make the best of it, then tomorrow you will see that you were
Born with the Capacity,
Determination and tenacity
you were born with the Capacity To Change”

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from Capacity To Change, track released January 23, 2016

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Jamie R Hawkins England, UK

Jamie R Hawkins is an Award Winning Singer Songwriter whose songs have won him critical acclaim in the UK and around the world - he has been described as "a powerful mixture of storyteller, philosopher and poet", his lyrics as "poignant and witty" and his performances, "emotive and captivating”.

"(His) songwriting is strong and the delivery is often exceptional" - No More Division ... more

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