From the recording Through the Bottle Neck
Ruth Wyand
Publisher Moon Me Music
I still consider this song a work in progress. I've recorded several versions of it but I'm still not happy with it. I might try an acoustic version next or let it rest.
Lyrics
The Original Sin
© Ruth Wyand
Moon Me Music SESAC
I stand before you like some broken down fool
I stand here naked like I’ve been accused
Who am I?
I feel like I’m wearing someone else’s shoes
Hold me I need to escape
Find that part of my soul that’s been erased
The sins of the Mother fall in the daughter’s path
There’s a snake in everyone’s garden
Poor Eve who we forgot to forgive
Tell me did I really descend from he’s misplaced rib
Hold me I need to escape
Find that part of my soul that’s been erased
Don’t patronize me don’t try to understand
There’s no map to this place I’m in
I could lead you astray
Might just take your heart to a darker place
Hold me I need to escape
Find that part of my soul that’s been erased
I’m going down to the river’s edge
To wash my soul clean
The cool water will sanctify
Wash away the Original Sin
Hold me I need to escape
Find that part of my soul that’s been erased