Unshed tracks

(Verse 1) Woke up this morning, sun in my eyes Another day living, what a sweet surprise Used to be a shadow, hiding from the light Now I face the sunrise, and it feels right Made it through the wreckage, the darkness and the fear Found a hand to hold, a voice loud and clear The past just a story, a chapter I can close Now I'm living open, and the truth just grows (Chorus) 'Cause I carried the message, a simple word to say You don't have to suffer, you can start today Reached out my hand, to someone in the night Showed them the path, to walk into the light It's the 12th step mission, a purpose I've found Sowing seeds of hope, on this hallowed ground (Verse 2) Remember that first meeting, scared and all alone A room full of strangers, but it felt like home Heard a share from a woman, who knew just what I meant A feeling of connection, a gift heaven-sent Now I get to do that, to be that helping hand To speak the words of freedom, across this promised land It's not about the credit, or standing on a stage It's about opening a door, and turning a new page (Chorus) 'Cause I carried the message, a simple word to say You don't have to suffer, you can start today Reached out my hand, to someone in the night Showed them the path, to walk into the light It's the 12th step mission, a purpose I've found Sowing seeds of hope, on this hallowed ground (Bridge) From taking my inventory, to making amends To finding a higher power, on whom I can depend The journey's not over, it's just begun for me And the greatest gift I've been given, is the chance to be free (Chorus) 'Cause I carried the message, a simple word to say You don't have to suffer, you can start today Reached out my hand, to someone in the night Showed them the path, to walk into the light It's the 12th step mission, a purpose I've found Sowing seeds of hope, on this hallowed ground (Outro) Yeah, on this hallowed ground Found my purpose, I'm freedom bound Carrying the message, all over town The 12th step... keeping me around.