If The World Only Knew
This emotionally charged ballad, written by New York based composer Scott Evan Davis, was written from the perspective of an autistic child yearning to communicate and connect with the people around them and be recognized for their gifts. It could work in the context of anyone who feels like an outcast yearning to be truly seen by others. It features a soprano solo for the first verse and chorus.
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Instrumentation: Piano/2 Synth/Guitar/Bass/Drums/Percussion/3 Tpt/3 Tbn/2 Alto, 2 Tenor, & 1 Bari Sax
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Every day seems like the day before Keeping to myself but wanting so much more I could be a painter Or in the hall of fame I can almost here the calling of my name But when people look at me That's not what they see If the world only knew what I could do They would be astounded If the world only knew what I could do I would be surrounded If the world only knew what I could do Maybe I'd be free And they would see so much more in me I put up my guard to deal with fear When things get to hard then I disappear I wish I could tell them And make them understand Being different wasn't something I had planned If the world only knew what I could do I would be respected If the world only knew what I could do I would not be protected If the world only knew what I could do Then I could be free And they would see all that I have in me I would show them all that everyone is different I would stand up tall instead of run away If there was no world I'd have nothing standing in my way And I would be still only me If the world only knew what I could do I would shine in glory If the world only knew what I could do then I'd tell a different story If the world only knew what I could do Finally they would see I am just what I'm supposed to be. (Scott Evan Davis)
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