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Lesson 8
“CLEAR”
My song “Clear” emphasized that “I turned my life around, there was no reason to wait.” I wrote those words before I actually made changes to my life. But when I found clarity, I was able to overcome my fear over changing my life. During the time I wrote “Clear,” I lived with chronic pain from dry eyes. I learned that I could cope with physical pain in the same way I coped with my grief. I sought out support and information; I stayed positive with my thoughts. I let music soothe me and eventually, my eye pain did ease. Much like grief, they were never the same as before and this required acceptance. I share some of my fears and how clarity helped me to overcome them. I encourage my course participants to identify their own fears and find clarity because I believe it’s never too late to change your life.

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CLEAR

Not long ago I was a child, then a young girl,
And now I'm even older
A woman so wise, but I realize
My life went by quickly, I blinked my eyes
When I grew up, I became sad
Life beat me down; I felt broken
Though it may seem a little extreme
I turned my life around, to follow my dream

I carried on; I lived with heartache
I was so numb; I wasn’t awake
It all changed, when I let go of fear
Beautiful music I could hear
I opened my eyes, life became clear

As I grow old, I’ll keep my smile
All of my tears, gave me compassion
I was asleep; my pain was so deep
I turned my life around; with joy I now weep
I carried on, but inside I wept
I cried for losses I could not accept
It all changed, when I let go of fear
Beautiful music I could hear
I opened my eyes, life became clear

I celebrate; it wasn’t too late
I turned my life around
No reason to wait
I carried on; I lived with heartache
I was so numb; I wasn’t awake
It all changed, when I let go of fear
Beautiful music I could hear
I opened my eyes, life became clear

When my life ends, I won’t be afraid
I'm grateful for the gift I was given
I celebrate; it wasn’t too late
I turned my life around; got up off the ground
Happiness I found; there was no reason to wait

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from ONLINE COURSE - HEALING GRIEF THROUGH MUSIC, released May 12, 2020

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Judy Unger Los Angeles, California

I have been an artist all of her life. Although I played classical guitar in college, I left music behind when I was 21. 30 years later, I began writing songs to help me cope with the challenges in my life. Many of my songs are dedicated to my son, Jason, who died in 1992. I love to inspire hope of healing with my music, because my songs have certainly healed me of any pain. ... more

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