Delta Heartbeat Blues

In the shadows of the delta Where the heartbeats first took flight Voices rose like midnight rivers Cutting through the endless night Basslines humming low and steady Drums that whisper secrets deep Soul poured out in every note Where the weary learn to weep Oh rhythm and blues You're the fire in my veins Soulful cries that break the chains Smooth as silk on stormy seas From the roots of ancient stories Grooves that pull you to your knees Emotional waves crashing wild In your melody I find my peace R&B You're the heartbeat of the soul Making broken hearts feel whole Electric strings that bend and sway Keyboards dancing in the haze Horns that cry like lovers lost Syncopated in the blaze African whispers in the rhythm Traditions woven tight and true Intimate confessions linger In the blue of what we knew Oh rhythm and blues You're the fire in my veins Soulful cries that break the chains Smooth as silk on stormy seas From the roots of ancient stories Grooves that pull you to your knees Emotional waves crashing wild In your melody I find my peace R&B You're the heartbeat of the soul Making broken hearts feel whole Slow it down now, feel the grooves take hold Melancholic dreams unfold Sensual nights in shades of gold Romantic side that never die Polished echoes of the past And everything all spiritless R&B From all time shining your soul's embrace Punk in every step we trace Vocal files lighting up the space United States, you create a space You create a song release Carry on, find your truth Eternal blues that time can't soothe Oh rhythm and blues You're the fire in my veins Soulful cries that break the chains Smooth as silk on stormy seas From the roots of ancient stories Grooves that pull you to your knees Emotional waves crashing wild In your melody I find my peace