Alyssa is the first song released from our upcoming CD, 'Can't Take My Soul'. The pictures of the sunsets and sunrises were sent to me by many of my fans and friends. Alyssa was the daughter of my friend Mark Mushin. She passed away in 2017 from Canavan Disease. The song was inspired by the stories Mark told me. By writing the song, Perry and I wanted to reach out to everyone who needs to be reminded that we must grab a hold of the joy we have today because we don't now how long it will last. - A note about Alyssa from her family -"Alyssa was born with Canavan Disease, a rare and fatal genetic brain disease. In her short 23 years, without ever speaking a word, Alyssa was able to shine her light on everyone around her. She had a smile that would melt your heart and her laughter would always sooth your soul. Her amazing journey started with me holding her for 4 hours when she was born, forming a bond that will live for all time. She then became a medical pioneer being one of the worlds first to receive gene therapy. She continued to share her pure spirit throughout her whole life making all who knew her the best they could be and taught us all the meaning of true love. Although her earthly experience is done, she still sends us signs from above and continues to inspire us all."

Alyssa Credits
Written by Kelly Zirbes and Perry Robertson
Kelly Z - Vocals
Perry Robertson - Guitar
Matt McFadden - Bass
Mike Sauer - Drums
Bobby Orgel - B3
Background vocals - Jenna Mushin, Andrew Mushin, and Jeri Goldenhar
Mixed by Fred Paragano
Mastered by Mike Milchner at Sonic Vision Mastering

ALYSSA LYRICS
It’s there in your heart not trapped in your mind
And easier to feel than to search out and find
And Alyssa she knew the way to get you through
She was never behind but one step ahead of the blues

Some just don’t know what’s right there to see
Looking for easy to set them free
And Alyssa she knew these things don’t get you through
She was never behind but one step ahead of the blues
She was never behind but one step ahead of the blues

Don’t hold on to worry when the answer is there
Don’t try to fix every why, when and where
Take a deep breath and throw away your fears
Cause it’ll all be gone before you know that you’re here

She was never behind but one step ahead of the blues

Don’t hold on to a worry when the answer is there
Don’t try to fix every why, when and where
Take a deep breath and throw away your fears
Cause it’ll all be gone before you know that you’re here.

Stop chasing the questions when its all right there
No one promised this life would be fair
And Alyssa she knew the way to get us through
She was never behind she was one step ahead of the blues
She was never behind she was one step ahead of the blues
She was never behind she was one step ahead of the blues

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