Secrets of Sylvia

These are some lyrics I've been working on. I composed this haunting melody that I like a lot, but have had a lot of trouble putting it to words. I have a hard time writing lyrics to songs where I already have music composed for it. It always feels shallow or like I'm trying too hard. After several attempts, I was finally able to get something to flow out. The story is inspired by a famous author. Can you guess who?



Derive from me all of your fears.
And store with me all of your tears.
She stands and breathes in her
the ocean breeze--drift with her--
Bring her to a place far beyond.

Fill her pockets with tears made of stone,
and dry the pain of being alone.
She stands and breathes in her
the salty seas, filling her,
She floats on to a home far beyond.

Confusion often dries ambition,
and fear often washes it all away.
The shores don't sing,
These shores won't scream,
Only broken cries, broken dreams,
Remain of these sands...

I reach out to a place far beyond.

I'm reaching for a home far beyond.