Shambhala Music and Lyrics

Music by The Truthsayers

Lyrics by L. M. McDermott
Music by Baylor Maggenti

Verse 1

I left my home town,
Where I was limited and labeled.
I headed for greener pastures,
Where my past could be tabled.

I made my own way,
A stranger among strangers.
I did my own thing.
I faced all the dangers.

Chorus

‘Cause I want to be independent,
And I want to be free,
I want to be autonomous,
So, I seek anonymity.

I want to be independent.
I want autonomy.
So, I go to great lengths
To keep anonymity.

Verse 2

And, I’ve done all right by myself.
I’ve had my share of success.
I’ve done all right for myself.
I humbly confess.

Though I’ve noticed now and again,
I’m in a double bind.
My need for anonymity
Keeps me isolated and confined.

Repeat Chorus

‘Cause I want to be independent,
And I want to be free,
I want to be autonomous,
So, I seek anonymity.

I want to be independent.
I want autonomy.
So, I go to great lengths
To keep anonymity.

Verse 3

But, I’ve created my own prison,
While trying to set myself free.
I’ve fenced myself off, and
No one knows me.

And though I pride myself on
What I’ve achieved,
Freedom in a vacuum sucks.
It ain’t liberty.

Repeat Chorus

‘Cause I want to be independent,
And I want to be free,
I want to be autonomous,
So, I seek anonymity.

I want to be independent.
I want autonomy.
So, I go to great lengths
To keep anonymity.

Verse 4

But, darin’ to be known
To the depths of what I believe,
And still finding the courage to
Dare to be me.

Doing what I must and
Withstanding the scrutiny,
Is the only path that will ever
Set me free.

Repeat Chorus

‘Cause I want to be independent,
And I want to be free,
I want to be autonomous,
So, I seek anonymity.

I want to be independent.
I want autonomy.
So, I go to great lengths
To keep anonymity.

Repeat Verse 4

But, darin’ to be known
To the depths of what I believe,
And still finding the courage to
Dare to be me.

Doing what I must and
Withstanding the scrutiny,
Is the only path that will ever
Set me free.

Music and Lyrics Copyright © 2011 Forerunner Publications