Franklin, TN–based singer-songwriter Apryl Dawn returns with a deeply moving new single, “Straighten My Road,” a raw and emotionally charged country ballad that speaks directly to the heart of anyone who has ever felt lost, weary, or in need of direction.
Built on vivid and poetic imagery, “Straighten My Road” captures the tension between wandering and longing for guidance. Lines like “I’m a lamb that keeps running away,” “a flower that hides from the day,” and “a shadow that aches to break free” paint an honest portrait of internal struggle and spiritual exhaustion. As the verses unfold, the weight of that struggle crescendos into the vulnerable admission, “Life isn’t working for me,” setting the stage for a chorus that feels both desperate and full of hope.
The refrain becomes the song’s emotional and spiritual anchor — a heartfelt prayer of surrender: “Straighten my road, and point me towards home / ’Cause I’ve lost my way, I don’t know where to go.” In that moment, the song shifts from confession to communion, offering listeners a space to lay down their own burdens and seek divine direction.
More than just a song, “Straighten My Road” feels like a conversation with God — intimate, unfiltered, and deeply relatable. Its country-leaning arrangement allows the lyrics to breathe, placing the emotional weight squarely on Apryl Dawn’s sincere delivery and storytelling.
A mom of four and an active member of her church’s worship team, Apryl Dawn writes from lived experience. In her songwriting, she aims to tell the truth about who God is while remaining honest about doubt, weakness, and the ongoing journey of faith. Her music is rooted in encouragement, inviting listeners into deeper, more authentic worship through both memorable melodies and thoughtful reflection.
With “Straighten My Road,” Apryl Dawn offers a song that meets listeners in their uncertainty and gently points them back toward hope, home, and humble trust.