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Written in segments while living in South Africa & in Los Angeles.... years in between.

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When I was young and innocent
I was a genius knew everything
the more I grew, the less I knew
the more I knew I did not know anything

And time brought fear, far to near
I'm the one who forgot who I was
Forgot the ground that I came from
Forgot the people who showed me love

Oooo what made me fall to this place
where I only know grace as a name
oooo maybe the cold that I feel
Is the coldness that runs through my veins

As I turn away (from hands reaching out to me)
Turn away (pretending I do not see...that I have a need)

And then a child came up to me
and asked if I could meet a need

Of the older man out in the cold
I said, "Son you better do as your told"

"Just turn away, he's here everyday
He'll take all that you have and much more"

The child said "Why do I hold on
to the good that I have." "That seems wrong."

Oooo what made me fall to this place
where I only know grace as a name
oooo maybe the cold that I feel
Is the cold thats running through my veins

Oooo what made me fall
What made me blind

As I turn away
I turn away

Face to the ground
Hands in my pockets too full.
And all that I'm thinking though sadly is,
Leave me alone.

What made me fall to this place
Where I only know grace as a name
Maybe the cold that I feel
is the coldness that runs through my veins

As I turn away
turn away
I turn away.

When I was young and innocent
I was a genius knew everything...

credits

from Unfinished (an acoustic album), released January 22, 2013
Vocals, Guitar - Adjoa Skinner
Piano & Audio Engineering - Dave R Wilson

(c) 2009 Adjoa Skinner

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Adjoa Los Angeles, California

A seasoned music veteran with over 20 years of session vocal work under her belt. Adjoa is a multi-instrumentalist & songwriter whose jazz & musical theatre background along with years of living in Africa have shaped Adjoa's show to include an array of bells, whistles and rhythms that leave audiences smiling. A recipient of multiple awards in voice, songwriting & performance. Adjoa delivers! ... more

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