Track 8 of the album Keep the Porch Light On · 2023
Found My Key, Found My Feet
by Nina Vale
“Pockets turned inside out three times, and then the key was in my hand all along. A confident little strut.”
soul · confident soul · groove soul · 3:25
Lyrics
I turned my pockets inside out Three times on the stair I checked the mat, I checked the coat It wasn't anywhere I stood out in the cold dark hall Hand upon the door And something in me whispered low You've been here before Found my key, found my feet Found the rhythm in the street Lost a little, gained a lot Found the strength that I forgot Found my key, found my feet Every step is mine to meet Locked out, but I'm not lost I know just what I'm worth The neighbour opened up her door She had a cup of tea She said, sit down, the night is long Come share it here with me We laughed about the coat I wore The key that wasn't there And I felt held by a little light And a kitchen chair Found my key, found my feet Found the rhythm in the street Lost a little, gained a lot Found the strength that I forgot Found my key, found my feet Every step is mine to meet Locked out, but I'm not lost I know just what I'm worth Sometimes you lose the little thing To find the bigger one A hand to hold, a voice, a song A door that's always open Found my key, found my feet Found the rhythm in the street Lost a little, gained a lot Found the strength that I forgot Found my key, found my feet Every step is mine to meet Locked out, but I'm not lost I know just what I'm worth Found my key, found my feet Oh, I know just what I'm worth