Steve Zaat’s Story:
Like many communities, Saint John has been trying to come to terms with an increasing awareness of the suicides that occur in this port city. While the Reversing Falls bridge is a frequently visited by tourists all too often it is a place where some have tragically come to end their lives. In September of 2019 a number of individuals spent consecutive days on the bridge reaching out with conversation as well displaying a number of signs with encouragement. As singer songwriter Steve Zaat crossed the bridge one morning, moved by the example of these volunteers he decided to attempt writing a song about these efforts and the problem at large. He realized that the creative process needed to be informed by the content of the signs and the stories of those whose lives have been impacted by suicide. After a number of inspiring conversations and a review of the messages hanging on the bridge railings Let’s Talk I’ll Listen came to Steve relatively quickly. With Steve on guitar and his daughter, Marla singing vocals on this song is truly representative of the message in the song that we grow and heal as we help others along on their journey. As the lyric says “Helping you is helping me” Now that the recording phase is complete the task at hand is to ensure that the song has an opportunity to inspire, give hope and provide encouragement to those who may need it most.
Lyrics
I stared into the abyss
I was over all of this
Then a friend
I didn’t know that I had
reached out
and so now when I’m sad
I think of you
needing someone that knows
even in the desert a flower grows
feel your heartbeat
It’s strong just like you
Let’s talk I’ll listen
if you need a friend that’s a given
if this life should end
start a new one
we’ll be your family
Here on the edge
full of sorrow
know that there’s hope
for tomorrow
Ya I was there but helping you
Is helping me
So tell me what brought you here
was it hopelessness or fear
your story matters to me
now people are starting to see
We’re all looking
for something that’s real
you’ve come so far
you’re trying to heal
I don’t know you
but I know how you feel
Our past was a lesson
And not a life sentence
mistakes ya I got them
let this be your rock bottom
with love in our hearts
Lets Talk
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