The Waltz by Shawn Browning

THE WALTZ

I’ve stood on the shoreline watching waves crashin’
I’ve trembled to my core as tempests roared in
I’ve frozen in deserts as night claimed a throne
Been engulfed by crowds yet still all alone
I’ve stared down the barrel of a colt peacemaker
Exorcised my demons on God’s acre
I’ve been lost to the point I could not find my way
Without even leaving the driveway

And life is a twirling; flawed pirouette
With you the waltz is becoming a minuet

I felt the sting of a frigid winter’s night
I know the ache of betrayals bitter bite
I felt the fatigue of running this race
And my inefficacy of keeping the pace

And life is a twirling; flawed pirouette
With you the waltz is becoming a minuet

We’ve stood baring our souls, marred and afraid
Embracing while the rain ran down our face
We’ve stood on the shoreline as waves crashed in
Dancing the waltz through tempests we knew we’d win

And life is a twirling; flawed pirouette
With you the waltz is becoming a minuet

Shawn Browning has been a mainstay in Fort Wayne, IN's music scene for over 35 years fronting such bands as Fort Wayne's first alternative band, The Hush (1987 to 1988), Jimmy's Nickel (1988 to 1991), The Migraines (1991 to 2007), Grave Robber (2005 to present).

Shawn is also currently in Grave Robber, Salt (prog), The Mighty McGuiggans (Irish rock), and R.E.M. tribute act, Driver 8.