From the recording NEW CLOTHES
Another NEW CLOTHES song that we performed in Shelter! Dann Wick created that beautiful guitar solo, but he was unavailable to record for NEW CLOTHES, so Doug gave it a go. Piano parts were thanks to Jerry Leeper and Bass, drums and Strings were from the skills of Vinny Ribas. Backup vocals were Denise True and Martha Robertson.
Lyrics
BREAKAWAY
V1
I wish I could say something, make your troubles all depart.
I wish I could say something, take the burden off your heart.
Chorus
I wish I could stop the world, take us back in time.
We could start again, and this time do it right,
Turn our backs and run, before the snake can bite
We’d be free.
V2
I wish that there was a way, to reach inside of you.
I wish that you could know your worth, A precious uncut jewel.
Chorus
I wish I could stop the world, take us back in time.
We could start again, and this time do it right,
Turn our backs and run, before the snake can bite
We’d be free.
Bridge:
Breakaway, Something’s holding onto you,
Breakaway, See what Jesus wants to do,
Breakaway, and though you’ve shattered all you’ve had,
Jesus made you first of all,
He’ll put the pieces back.
put the pieces back.
V3
I wish you would open up, receive this love we’ve got,
I wish that you would run into the loving arms of our God.
Chorus
I wish I could stop the world, take us back in time.
We could start again, and this time do it right,
Turn our backs and run, before the snake can bite
Breakaway, before the snake can bite. Breakaway, before the snake can bite.