Lyrics

I was born by the banks of the Hillsborough River
A child of one who had no roof to cover the inequalities she saw
I was raised near the screeching sound of ancient railroad cars
Sleepless in the night, shadows caught my eye and I was free

Rise up and take it before it's too late
Otherwise, regret it, don't blame fate
If it ain't broke, don't break it, there is no room for hate
Dive down deep and you can claim it...
Black Tahitian Pearl

Shining, a lighthouse in the mist
Tempting, just beyond my fingertips
Floating by, I'm happy just to drift

'Though blinded, I made my way to your door by listening closely
Somewhere in my deepest dreams, I counted the missed beats of your heart
I was killed when you broke the truce that bonded us together
Crawling up an endless escalator built of our own steam

Rise up and take it before it's too late
Otherwise, regret it, don't blame fate
If it ain't broke, don't break it, there is no room for hate
Dive down deep and you can claim it...
Black Tahitian Pearl