I see you smiling,
with the sunshine on your face,
revealing every trace,
of every place,
you've ever walked upon this planet.
I see the suffering,
the child still lingers near,
the shedding of the tears,
of every year,
you've ever cried upon this planet.
Don't keep it there inside of you,
let the years out from inside of you,
let the sunshine deep inside of you,
shine out from inside of you,
shine out from inside of you.
I see the first love there,
the crushing and defeat,
the sores upon your feet,
from every road,
you've ever walked upon this planet.
I see the subtle scars, the ones you try to hide
You carry them inside of every sigh
You’ve ever breathed upon this planet
Don't keep it there inside of you,
let the years out from inside of you,
let the sunshine deep inside of you,
shine out from inside of you,
shine out from inside of you.
Don't keep it there inside of you,
let the years out from inside of you,
let the sunshine deep inside of you,
shine out from inside of you, let your smile
shine out from inside of you, let your light
shine out from inside of you, let your your love
credits
released December 30, 2022
Musical arrangement and performance by Ali Youssefi
Song written by Steven Fletcher
Additional lyrics by Ali & Shadi Youssefi
Mixed by Ivan Mihoci
Mastered by Jarome Matthews
Video & artwork by Shadi Youssefi
Ali Youssefi's music springs from the belief that humanity is one family and that music can help elevate our consciousness, helping us feel more connected to our purpose and each other.