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The Lighthouse Project

by John Dillon

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    BOOK INCLUDES STREAMING AND DOWNLOADS OF ALL 16 SONGS

    THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT book is a 60-page collection of songs/poems/essays written in collaboration with members of the Creative Recovery Group and John Dillon, a singer-songwriter in long-term recovery. The group collaborated on lyrics, and John created the music and recordings.

    "Listen to these songs. Read the lyrics and the stories of how the songs were created. Feel for yourself the healing power in a song.” – Mary Gauthier, Singer/songwriter, Author: Saved by a Song - The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting

    CREATIVE RECOVERY GROUP is an online gathering of people in recovery from substance use disorder, many of whom have recently graduated from St. Christopher’s Inn, an addiction treatment facility in Garrison, NY. The weekly Zoom meetings are facilitated by Eric Kreuter, Ph.D., CASAC-t, and focus on creative writing to enhance the recovery process.

    "This project reflects a new generation of creative works that are simultaneously acts of self-healing and acts of service—sources of profound hope and inspiration to individuals, families, and communities. – William White, Author: Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America

    "The Lighthouse Project is a must-have for anyone who has given up the agony of addiction and chosen the blessing of life on life's terms.” – Rev. Dr. Martha Quintana, Albuquerque, NM 

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    THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT is a collection of songs/poems/essays written in collaboration with members of the Creative Recovery Group and John Dillon, a singer-songwriter in long-term recovery. The group collaborated on lyrics, and John created the music and recordings.

    "Listen to these songs. Read the lyrics and the stories of how the songs were created. Feel for yourself the healing power in a song.” – Mary Gauthier, Singer/songwriter, Author: Saved by a Song - The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting

    CREATIVE RECOVERY GROUP is an online gathering of people in recovery from substance use disorder, many of whom have recently graduated from St. Christopher’s Inn, an addiction treatment facility in Garrison, NY. The weekly Zoom meetings are facilitated by Eric Kreuter, Ph.D., CASAC-t, and focus on creative writing to enhance the recovery process.

    "This project reflects a new generation of creative works that are simultaneously acts of self-healing and acts of service—sources of profound hope and inspiration to individuals, families, and communities. – William White, Author: Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America

    "The Lighthouse Project is a must-have for anyone who has given up the agony of addiction and chosen the blessing of life on life's terms.” – Rev. Dr. Martha Quintana, Albuquerque, NM 

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Lighthouse Project via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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    THE LIGHTHOUSE PROJECT is a collection of songs/poems/essays written by members of the Creative Recovery Group and John Dillon, a singer-songwriter in long-term recovery. The group collaborated on lyrics, and John created music and produced the recordings.

    "Listen to these songs. Read the lyrics and the stories of how the songs were created. Feel for yourself the healing power in a song.” – Mary Gauthier, Singer/songwriter, Author: Saved by a Song - The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting

    CREATIVE RECOVERY GROUP is an online gathering of people in recovery from substance use disorder, many of whom have recently graduated from St. Christopher’s Inn, an addiction treatment facility in Garrison, NY. The weekly Zoom meetings are facilitated by Eric Kreuter, Ph.D., CASAC-t, and focus on creative writing to enhance the recovery process.

    "This project reflects a new generation of creative works that are simultaneously acts of self-healing and acts of service—sources of profound hope and inspiration to individuals, families, and communities. – William White, Author: Slaying the Dragon: The History of Addiction Treatment and Recovery in America

    "The Lighthouse Project is a must-have for anyone who has given up the agony of addiction and chosen the blessing of life on life's terms.” – Rev. Dr. Martha Quintana, Albuquerque, NM 

    Includes unlimited streaming of The Lighthouse Project via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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1.
Torchbearers 03:35
TORCHBEARERS ©2022 Roger Casuso, Daymond Walford, Ann Knickerbocker, Jon Roscetti, Eric Kreuter, Greg Gilligan, Ryan Katt, John Dillon From Olympus to the here and now, unbroken chain from long ago Generations learning how to pass the torch and keep the glow
 Wisdom descends through the years, lights a path, and cuts the dark As I pass the flame on to the next, I keep its warmth within my heart We carry the torch of recovery, received and held with honor and pride Given freely, freely shared, a sober life exemplified
 Sobriety brings its ups and downs, trials, troubles, forgotten truths Sometimes the walls are closing in, like I've provoked the wrath of Zeus Storm clouds of addiction and hatred darken the sky, thunder sounds I find myself in ‘bad-choice land’ hailstones of hurt hurtling down I reach for the torch of recovery, received and held with honor and pride Given freely, freely shared, a sober life exemplified Obstacles, opportunities New horizon discoveries Cleansing thought-impurities Building my strength in recovery Like Heracles did twelve great deeds to show his strength and ability I work on myself to learn to live with honesty and stability The hole in my heart is filled with light as I share my truth and pass it along Filling the void makes me whole, we help each other and we sing this song: We carry the torch of recovery, received and held with honor and pride Given freely, freely shared, a sober life exemplified We carry the torch of recovery, received and held with honor and pride Given freely, freely shared, a sober life exemplified
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CURIOSITY & THE DRAGON ©2022 John Dillon, Eric Kreuter, Greg Gilligan, Roger Casuso. Youthful curiosity, a magic carpet ride Exploring psychedelic realms, chance is my guide A sense of adventure fills my teenage mind I'll try almost anything to leave this world behind  
 From social isolation to ‘life of the jam’ I found a way for folks to like who I am My new friend alcohol takes away the fear Awkward anxiety magically disappears
 Time goes on, years bygone, things begin to change My friend becomes a Dragon breathing fear and flames Curiosity is drowning, sickness prevails One by one I'm pounding my own coffin's nails
 Wake up in the morning dreading what's to be Comedy or tragedy, what's become of me? Lost the things that matter, abandoned my goals A downward spiral journey through the hell-scape of my soul I hate myself so deeply for all the things I've done How can I forgive myself, I’m always on the run? Self-loathing decomposing everything I touch Can there be a ray of hope for someone who’s lost so much? Seems like out of nowhere an old friend appears Tells me how he's beaten the Dragon and the fears New kind of curiosity arises in my soul Can there really be a way… out of this hole? Newfound curiosity, a different kind of ride Exploring sober living, Spirit is my guide New sense of adventure, inquisitive mind I'll try almost anything to leave that world behind Shifting back and forth from Death's dark embrace  False comfort in a bottle to finding a safe space I’m working up the courage to finally put it down To run my Drinking Dragon right out of town gonna finally put you down!
3.
NEW RHYTHM OF LIFE ©2023 John Dillon, Eric Kreuter, Roger Casuso, Daymond Walford, Matthew Chrisis, Chad Dunn You tell me everything can be renewed A fresh start like a crystal morning dew Yesterday’s pain will be long gone New resolve will bring a brighter dawn 
 You say I have to trust my inner guide To help me find what's locked inside Removing all the layers of personality Will reveal my true… reality A new rhythm of life I celebrate and let go of past mistakes This new rhythm gives me hope, makes me whole As I tap into the heartbeat of my soul
 So I pierce the veils of false pretense This messed up life is finally making sense I learn from good friends who’ve opened up the doors And the stumbles of those who've come before I face the challenges that come my way Living in the presence day to day I’ve finally freed myself from the secrets and lies Today I choose to keep my head held high A new rhythm of life I celebrate and let go of past mistakes This new rhythm gives me hope, makes me whole As I tap into the heartbeat of my soul
 I ride the ups and downs on the carousel of life Release my cares to the Infinite Divine When no one is watching, I do the next right thing On the good days I catch the golden ring A new rhythm of life I celebrate and let go of past mistakes This new rhythm gives me hope, makes me whole As I tap into the heartbeat of my soul… I’m feeling whole
4.
Trust 03:54
TRUST ©2022 John Dillon, Eric Kreuter, Greg Gilligan, Jan Xavier, Roger Casuso Bottom of the bottle, last sip of my soul Where am I going? Can't see out of this hole Trust liquifies, confidence dies Burn of betrayal, tired of the lies (burn of betrayal, tired of the lies)
 Distorted reality, twisted pain Scorching my heart, wanna break this chain Tryin' to get honest, tryin’ harder each day My soul cries out, must be a better way (his soul cries out, must be a better way) Can the flames of trust rekindle? Can the embers of honesty Begin to glow, help me grow And give me some peace and serenity?
 I put my trust in the bottle, and my so-called friends                       Trust in my family, they all turned in the end Who can I trust? Is there no safe place? Nowhere to run in this deadly race (nowhere to run in this deadly race) I'm sick and tired, tired of living this way            Can't do it no more, bring me a better day I keep checking my pockets, not sure what I'll find A ticket to hell or a brand new ride (a ticket to hell or a brand new ride) 
 Can the flames of trust rekindle? Can the embers of honesty Begin to glow, and help me grow Give me some peace and serenity?     I need help! I give up the fight! No more liquid spirits, I trust in the light My true spirit guides me, I'm feeling the shine Building a new life a day at a time (he’s building a new life a day at a time)
 The flames of trust have been rekindled The embers of honesty Begin to glow, and help me grow I’m finding peace and serenity… the REAL me
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Blendered 02:32
BLENDERED ©2023 Ann Knickerbocker, John Dillon Sometimes my head feels like it’s scrambled in a blender I’m not a someone to lie like an emotional pretender
 Truth and authenticity are what I’m striving for Cuz lies are what my addict-self thrives on and adores Responsibility, accountability  Monumental tasks, removing age-old masks Renegotiating my new better life  Means answering tough questions from my past Addressing the pain of my uncomfortable feelings Despite the hurt, I know it's my emotional healing
 It's time to deal with episodes that left me deeply scarred Unpleasant truths to face a past I’d rather disregard
 Responsibility, accountability  Monumental tasks, removing age-old masks Renegotiating my new better life  Means answering tough questions from my past The question then becomes where to go from here? Keeping in mind I don’t make choices out of fear I’m thinking of a place where serenity prevails A North Star that guides me, a warm wind fills my sails Responsibility, accountability  Monumental tasks, removing age-old masks Renegotiating my new better life  Means answering tough questions from my past I’m finally making peace with my past
6.
Justify 04:43
JUSTIFY ©2022 John Dillon, Eric Kreuter, Ann Knickerbocker, Greg Gilligan, Roger Casuso Jingle in my pocket, I walk the slippery street Strange and subtle power the money gives to me Although I know I should not go, I seek the treasured sin                    Step inside the corner store, adrenaline rushes in
 Justify, justify, a thousand ways to justify Tortured past, hurtful deeds, a lonely heart's desperate needs Flash flood anger, enemies, secret obscenities            Buried lies, compromise, so many ways… to justify Short-sighted satisfaction, long-term view be damned Telltale sign of what’s to come with money in my hand Lustful thoughts running wild, my brow begins to sweat  Tonight’s easy thirst to quench, tomorrow’s deep regret  
 Justify, justify, a thousand ways to justify Tortured past, hurtful deeds, a lonely heart's desperate needs Flash flood anger, enemies, secret obscenities            Buried lies, compromise, so many ways… to justify I whisk the purchase safely home like a bandit in the night Stare at the forbidden fruit in a beam of soft moonlight The amber glow draws me in, tightening the noose Will I, or will I not partake the evil juice?  Justify, justify, a thousand ways to justify Tortured past, hurtful deeds, a lonely heart's desperate needs Flash flood anger, enemies, secret obscenities            Buried lies, compromise, so many ways… to justify
 Serpent of addiction whispers in my ear “You've got this beaten,” her voice sings soft and clear “You're not an alcoholic,” she cuts through the noise Will I yield to temptation or heed my higher voice? Shaking, sweating, there I sit, look out through curtains lace  Something in the soft moonlight, a stroke of goodness, a touch of grace I break the seal, unscrew the cap… pour it down the drain Call a friend, let him know how close I came Justify, justify, a thousand ways… to justify… justify… justify
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Labeled 03:13
LABELED ©2022 Daymond Walford, John Dillon Subsisting solely on soul-searing suggestions Searching for meaning in meaningless professions Labeled as ‘less than’ becomes your obsession You start to wonder if the label is true Reliving old habits not learning life’s lessons Lifetime labels become self-expression Self-fulfilling prophecy undermines perspective Soon you believe that the label is true Labeled and lost, what do you do When the label becomes… you? I’ve become my label, it feeds my depression Laden to the point of soul suppression The label is a lifeline, becomes my creed A lost soul suddenly sprouts from a seed ADHD, addict, boozer Bipolar, alcoholic, junkie, loser Homeless, dropout, despot, a sham  You put me in a box and forget who I am Labeled and lost, what do you do When the label becomes… you? Labeled in layers of pain and deceit Tinged with the bitter taste of defeat These millstone labels weigh more than my grief From a lifetime of labels I’ve been kicked in the teeth From these lifelong labels I beg for relief Wanna be much more than my labeled misdeeds Losing my labels my soul can leap I label myself with the label: FREE
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BURNING LIGHT ©2022 Eric Kreuter, John Dillon A sense of hope fills me up I drink fresh water from your cup Dilutes untruths, removes the stain I come to terms with childhood pain QR Code Slowing breath provides relief From the torment of past beliefs Protecting my inner child As I settle down from living wild Now I see the burning light, darkness fades away Change my life, give up the fight, clear the past, and live today Life unfolds before my eyes Bygone thrills, I now despise I was blind, but now I see No more clouds, but clarity Now I see the burning light, darkness fades away Change my life, give up the fight, clear the past, and live today May the light illuminate Healthy thoughts to ruminate Dissolve my fear to face the dark Keep alive my inner spark Now I see the burning light, darkness fades away Change my life, give up the fight, clear the past, and live today I hold inside the burning light, darkness fades away Change my life, give up the fight, I clear the past, and I live today
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MY FOUR WALLS ©2022 Daymond Walford, John Dillon My four walls, the paint is chipped and it’s fading Reminds me of the pain when my soul was torn in twain My four walls The walls keep me boxed in Remember when I was living in sin Addiction had me pinned Remember my family? No, I just could not see I wish I could trust I wish I could hug I wanna remember how to love Then I remember I’m sober My life is not over My four walls, the paint is chipped and it’s fading Reminds me of the pain, but I take it with a grain My four walls My potential is limitless Thankful I’ve been given this Remembering this mental shift My family and me, we’re healing our rifts And I stand proud of all these gifts I wish we could hug I wish we could touch I wanna show, I love you so much Now I remember I’m sober So glad I am sober My four walls can’t hold me back anymore I’m freed from the pain when my soul was torn in twain My four walls
10.
SICK AS SECRETS ©2023 John Dillon, Eric Kreuter, Ann Knickerbocker, Roger Casuso, Dana Fang, Matthew Chrisis Using, abusing, living lies Secrets fester, conscience dies Lost inside the serpent’s lair   Haunted by my own despair  Share the secret, relieve the pain, shed the mask, break the chain Trust the truth, burn the lies, from the ashes I will rise Vision blinded by obsession Muted thoughts of god-conception Drug-induced false perception          Builds a mask of self-deception
 Share the secret, relieve the pain, shed the mask, break the chain Trust the truth, burn the lies, from the ashes I will rise
 Secrets held will bring us down Take us to the dark side of town That which we refuse to share Will lead us down the devil's stair BRIDGE (paraphrased from the Gnostic Gospel of St. Thomas): If you keep inside what's within you What stays in will slowly kill you If you bring forth what's within you What you share will surely save you Day by day, I make my peace Bring in the light, extend the lease Pay the rent for sobriety  Calm my fears and anxiety 
 Share the secret, relieve the pain, shed the mask, break the chain Trust the truth, burn the lies, from the ashes I will rise
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SILVER LINING ©2022 Daymond Walford, John Dillon A fresh start, a moment where nothing falls apart How do you live when you lead with your heart? Where’s the silver lining when all I see are clouds? Why does my pain feel like it's screaming out loud? I got to let go, but I don’t know the way How can I say I’m just not okay?
 The silver lining is my sobriety The cloud’s my past destructive notoriety 
 Every silver lining has a cloud Sometimes the light is covered by a shroud Can't have recovery without addiction's pain Can't appreciate the sun without the rain I lie awake at night and I cry with my thoughts
 An endless loop, can't connect all the dots They’re running wild like a spiral of death
 Further and harder, can't seem to catch my breath Every silver lining has a cloud Sometimes the light is covered by a shroud Can't have recovery without addiction's pain Can't appreciate the sun without the rain Rock bottom has nothing on this, where is my paradigm shift? How do I use this gift, when really I’m just pissed What do you do when a new life is handed to you? What do you see when you look out at the view? A fresh start, a moment where nothing falls apart I’m learning how to live when I lead with my heart Every silver lining has a cloud Sometimes the light is covered by a shroud Can't have recovery without addiction's pain Can't appreciate the sun without the rain Can't grow without working through my pain
12.
TRUTH & LOGIC ©2023 Matteo Vertullo, John Dillon In the realm where reason brightly shines Where logic dances, sober and fine A poet's pen begins to write A verse embraces truth's pure might
 With sober mind, I wander deep Through thoughts and riddles I softly creep Untangle life's intricate maze With tools of reason's steady gaze
 In this realm, where logic's fire burns, where intellect in wisdom yearns There’s solace in sober thought, unveiling truths that others sought 
 Logic is a sober friend A guide through mists that never end Weaves a tapestry so clear To comprehend what's far and near
 The mind, untouched by chaos' sway Seeks patterns in life's disarray With clear eyes and a focused mind Ancient secrets, it seeks to find Through sober lens, we transcend the masks of falsehood that offend We pierce the veils that blind our sight, emerge in realms of logic's light Yet, in this quest for truths profound We must remember to look around For logic's path, though sharp and bright Can miss the wonders of pure delight
 A balance, then, we must embrace Where logic and sobriety interlace Harmony of mind and heart True understanding will find a start
 So let us raise a toast to thought to logic's realm that can't be bought With sober minds, let us aspire to walk the path of truth's bright fire
13.
WALKING WITH SPIRIT ©2023 John Dillon, Jahn Xavier Bonfiglio, John Black, Ann Knickerbocker, Ray James Huttick, Roger Casuso I used to walk with spirits on my breath every day Seeking a spiritual experience in a misguided way A self-induced corrosive had taken over me Polluting my body… with calamity My mind goes on rewind, drunk choices left behind But how can there be healing without dealing… with my pain Sad sick and lonely, it was down to me only Cause I didn’t have a friend left in the world Things couldn’t’ve been worse, then I wrote another verse The Truth I now hear it, the future I don’t fear it, walking with Spirit My past I have cleared it, don’t need to go near it, walking with Spirit Searching for simplicity, a natural joy Let go of all the demons that filled my head with noise A spiritual experience had washed over me A feeling of peace… and serenity Sad sick and lonely, it was down to me only Cause I didn’t have a friend left in the world Things couldn’t’ve been worse, then I wrote another verse The Truth I now hear it, the future I don’t fear it, walking with Spirit Now I’m living a good life, I put the spirits down Rough around the edges, but my feet are on the ground I’ve learned to speak my truth, ring the sober bell Help a fellow traveler on this road to living well The Truth I now hear it, the future, I don’t fear it, walking with Spirit My past I have cleared it, don’t need to go near it, walking with Spirit
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Lighthouse 03:08
LIGHTHOUSE ©2022 John Dillon, Eric Kreuter, Ann Knickerbocker, Greg Gilligan, Greg Gallagher, Stephen Cipkin, Paul Kretz My journey's been a rough one Gale warnings and I’ve come undone I'll have a mighty tale to tell If I survive these tempest swells
 There’s a light on the horizon Far away, I keep my eyes on A beacon that draws me home So I might never feel alone A lighthouse, a beacon for suffering souls lost at sea Her light never weakens, standing tall she calls to me I won't be lured by siren songs They've taken me down far too long Temptations all sound so sweet  But snags and snarls I will defeat
 Darkness lurks when I’m adrift  Waiting for my life to shift    I slowly waken from the deep    The rocky shore seems not so steep A lighthouse, a beacon for suffering souls lost at sea Her light never weakens, standing tall she calls to me Ancient wisdom, modern times, inner lighthouse clears the mind Deep waters nearly drowned me, a loving grace has found me The sun appears, I start to warm Made it through this monster storm Pulling strongly with both oars I safely row my boat ashore
 A lighthouse, a beacon for suffering souls lost at sea Her light never weakens, standing tall she calls to me Like that lighthouse, I'm a beacon for suffering souls just like me May my light never weaken as I grow in recovery
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RECOVERY WORKS ©2023 J. Dillon, F. Vazquez-Rodriguez, A. Crescenzi, C. Whaley, K. Nankoosingh, L. Hajdasz, E. Cecala, T. Cowburn Out of the darkness in a haze and fog  Endless emotions, I'm stuck in a bog My family pleaded, sent me on my way Get your shit together, here you cannot stay
 Out the door I walked, and glanced above Looking for a safe space, a fountain of love Down basement stairs, they said, welcome home A warm embrace, now I don’t feel alone Recovery works, is what they said, wake up, my friend, come back from the dead Find your true self, answer the call, recovery works, if you give it your all Connecting with others I felt a new peace Long-gone troubles I learned to release A warmth inside like I’d never felt That night, in gratitude… I knelt
 Recovery works, is what they said, wake up, my friend, come back from the dead Find your true self, answer the call, recovery works, if you give it your all With courage I face the darkness within Learning to live inside my own skin Transforming the pain and fear  Let go of the demons I held so dear From loneliness to connection, hostility to affection From foggy haze to clarity, stress to peace and serenity Recovery works, is what they said, wake up, my friend, come back from the dead Find your true self, answer the call, recovery works, if you give it your all We welcome serenity, peace and joy  Loving kindness we employ
 No more struggling, no fog nor haze Recovery works, so many pathways Recovery works, is what they said, wake up, my friend, come back from the dead Find your true self, answer the call, recovery works, if you give it your all
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SLOW BURN ©2023 Isaac, Ravi, Shawn, Jonathan and Elijah [Isaac] It’s a cold war I see my flag is torn Through the fire we find Truly the children’s plight It’s a slow burn But I know the tide will turn Yeah, the water’s cold But we don’t swim alone [Ravi] Since the age of ten, you know, my parents knew I was wild I poisoned my hamsters, and police and I went pow! Ain’t nothing changes as the age I got older Ain’t nothing change except the chip on my shoulder They say that crimes don’t pay, but I payed the cost Paid it in the streets plus I paid it up north There’s no need to huff or puff, I’m throwing blows with my hands cuffed Plus there’s nothing left to see, here comes the upper-cut [Shawn] Starving in the darkness with nothing on my mind Don’t even know what day it is, I’m lost inside of time I flick upon a light, and then I roll me a dime I ain’t sayin’ nothing, reminiscent of a mime Wow I’m getting lifted like an excavator in a mine Ya I did some dirt, sure, but never did no time I wasted it, getting blasted like land mines screaming God let this little light of mine shine bright [Jonathan] Hereditary illness tried to drive me to the crematory It took my dad away, it want’s me next, though I ain’t ready Hope it skips my baby daughter, and she can exist in bliss And never have to live in hell or homeless shelters like I did If I could rewind time, I’d go back and listen instead of Sniff prescription medication off of counters in my kitchen Physically and mentally and spiritually broken When the high subsides, thoughts of suicide cuz life seems hopeless [Elijah] Running in circles I’ve been hurting myself So many times that I’ve been sinning it’s hard to believe in help It started with the lust and I cried to God For forsaking the one whoever gave me spiritual wealth It really hurt cuz I turned from the love of my Christ The light of the world, the best love I’ve ever seen in my life And so I committed sin, this led to guilt and shame And then repented, but went back to what caused me the pain [Isaac] Cold war I see my flag is torn Through the fire we find Truly the children’s plight It’s a slow burn I know the tide will turn Yeah, the water’s cold But we don’t swim alone [Ravi] So now I’m the Asiatic fanatic that spits mathematics With tactics through your status, you see you’re not untouchable Cuz I touch you all with my clutches like the duchess I stuck you all cuz you cannot stop this hustle, can’t stop the tussle I mess around I have my sponsor, snuff you and duff you Stay iced our in the grill now The sex appeal now I keep it real now I’m in a 5 double 0 in a peal out with the rear out [Shawn] I’m an eloquent perfectionist, battling the pessimist Insisting on resisting all the views of my consciousness Raise a glass, a toast to my accomplishments Psychiatric pills got me feeling limitless Focused on the positive, the negative can whither A bond strong as metal when it all comes together All that I got is all that I’m giving Y’all stay the same, Imma live mine different [Jonathan] What didn’t kill me made me weak, though now I’m stronger Choosing sin or wrong decisions, I don’t have to any longer A higher power loves me selflessly, provides the energy And restoration that I need to succeed and avoid temptation Abandonment of bandaging my wounds with alcohol Or thinking I’m productive, more creative high on Adderall In the end, I won’t need no lines at the finish line And when my family thinks of me, only happy memories [Elijah] It’s pretty difficult to get within my soul And expose whatever I need to keep my spiritual growth I got hope, and it’s my God, keep my spirit alive, spiritual soap 12-stepping to get my spirit awoke and so It’s like the 5th I got to first do the 4th The spiritual force of relief when I can speak out my thoughts That I keep hidden from myself until I’m getting it written On paper with pen and I’m dissecting whatever’s depressing [Isaac] Cold war I see my flag is torn Through the fire we find Truly the children’s plight It’s a slow burn I know the tide will turn Yeah, the water’s cold But we don’t swim alone [Ravi] I had more bodies than a chop-shop plus I gots much props I bust more shots than a Glock so just stop Watch me rip it, strip it, scales I tip it My lyrics can drop so hard they could not be lifted Some good people aren’t complete Now I delete the obsolete with the intentional dropped beat In your chest oh yes and I’m blessed to finesse This style that gets wild that leaves one bloody mess [Shawn] I’m trekking to the summit after years of insanity Along the mountain top I gaze upon my family I drop a knee and thank the Lord of Light with hands that molded me The same Prince of Peace beat the evil which was controlling me That’s quite astonishing, he took away my problems, Raised from the grave Now I’m living out the promises, they say that boy on fire like a comet is When they comment on my name it’s my accomplishments [Jonathan]I could be the brother who my sister always wanted The son my mom expected and the dad that’s always present Carry the message to the hopeless alcoholic Or addict with self-destructive habits, lost inside the darkness The hope that no more coffins are purchased by grieving parents And sons and daughters can care for their elders as God intended If you believe in me, believe in your sobriety We’re worthy of recovery, respect and love entirely [Elijah] I got hope… break up out my cycle if I’m slipping I’ll call you Wake up in the morning pray to God, He sees me through Taking the suggestions of the people in the rooms! I got hope, I got hope, I got hope, I got hope Never ending story, it’s the way I got to go Do it with my people, with my squad, I’m not alone It’s a journey, Imma take suggestions as I go I got hope, I got hope, I got hope, I got hope It’s a slow burn

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John Dillon Melrose, New York

JOHN DILLON is an accomplished singer-songwriter, guitar-maker, author, and producer who began his recovery journey in 1992. John is recognized for his work as producer of the public radio show Art of the Song. His book The 20-20 Creativity Solution gives readers a step-by-step process to enhance their creativity. In 2022, he released his fourth studio album HOPE ROAD - from Addiction to Recovery. ... more

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