Soprano voice,Vocal Solo - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.845962 Composed by Maria Thompson Corley. Concert. 10 pages. Maria Thompson Corley #6871039. Published by Maria Thompson Corley (A0.845962). Exile is AddieRose Forstman's expression of frustration about the difficulty she experienced trying to become a working classical singer after graduating with degrees from two prestigious schools. The text alternates between cliched phrases meant to be encouraging and her true feelings of being ripped at the seams and wanting to scream. It's a dissonant song, in keeping with the feeling of excruciatingly extended exile from her true craft and calling..