Raheem Durfee & Kim Kaler

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt lost, only to find your way through music?In this extraordinary episode, we introduce you to Raheem Durfee, a man whose life journey is as inspiring as it is heartbreaking. From his adoption in Athens, Ohio, to the emotional rollercoaster of finding his biological family, Raheem's story is one of resilience and hope.But it's not just Raheem's story that will move you. Talented songwriter Kim Kaler has transformed Raheem's experiences into a powerful, soul-stirring song. Get ready to be captivated as we witness the magic unfold, from the raw emotions poured into the lyrics to the melodies that will stay with you long after the episode ends.Join us for a journey of discovery, connection, and music. This is more than just a story; it's a testament to the human spirit. Don't miss this unforgettable episode.Kim Kaler's Song Lyrics:Love is ThickerAfter two hundred seventy four days in this worldI traveled from her arms to theirsThey held me close -- as an oyster holds its pearlAnd there was joy in the airI spent many hours in the garden – mom and meAnd we both loved the voices of Loretta (Lynn) and DollyMoving men on a field always caught my father’s eyeBut I instead was gazing and paintings of the skyWhispers echoed through the years, no words were saidI never felt at home in the house where the roots spreadAlways felt like a faded hue, in the portrait on the wallHoping forrrrr/ some connection, big or smallI soon found solace in a kind older man(And) spent August days, in the sea and the sandWe ambled through jungles to see what we could/might seeThen shared meals of smiles and kimchiMany years later, I met a girl that felt like homeShe prodded me to search for a truth to call my ownI unearthed some others whose eyes --they looked like mineAnd we all started making up for (all the) lost time.CHORUS:They say blood is thicker than waterBut I say love is thicker than bothAh, Ah,Ah,Ah,Ah,Ohh love, is thicker than both.Support the show