And Then It Hits Me | |
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And Then It Hits Me written 5-28-14 Verse 1: we see each other all the time but we're just friends and so we smile and when we dance we hold each other tight but it don't mean a thing we talk and argue points of view but all the while I'm watching you and noticing the way you laugh and how your eyes shine bright I think, that I am on the brink Refrain: and then It suddenly hits me I've fallen in love with you again oh ya it hits me I've fallen in love with you again oh ya it hits me Verse 2: it's happened many times before and just when I think I've found a cure you grab my hand as we go walking out under a satin sky you share your thoughts your heart your soul which makes it harder to let go and though tomorrow I'll see you again no matter how I try I don't want to say good bye Refrain. Bridge: are we just friends is that where it ends or is there much more to you and I I know you care you've always been there but not as a lover and I keep wondering if maybe we should try Verse 3: time passes on we're still the same some days I think I'll go insane but if I tell you that's a line that once you cross you can't go back at least that's what I tell myself but maybe I'm just scared as hell to lose the closeness that we've always shared if you don't want to hear the fact my heart you always attract Refrain. Bridge. Verse 1. Refrain. Refrain. |
Deadline | |
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Deadline Written by the '48 hr. musical' group June 2014 typing typing keep on typing faster faster get it done I need it now I need it now the clock is ticking typing typing keep on typing faster faster get it done at five PM at five PM we got to print it hey sap get some ribbon faster faster get it done another page another day give me a story typing typing keep on typing faster faster get it done at five PM at five PM we got to print it at five PM at five PM we got to print it |
I Smell Men | |
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I Smell Men Written by the '48 hr. Musical' group June 2014 I smell men, they smell of sweaty gym socks I smell men, it smells like rotten eggs I smell men, they wear too much cologne I smell men, they smell like the wrong kind of booty eeew eeew I smell men, its like an open sewer I smell men, they think they know the way I smell men, they're always so damn cocky I smell men, something is rotten in Denmark eeew eeew (musical break / jig) I smell men, they always want to be on top I smell men, they never know when to stop I smell men, it's like that horrid cheese I smell men, can I have a nose plug please I smell men, and I'm..... a man |
I Want (Seltzer) | |
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I Want (Seltzer) Written by the '48 hr. Musical' group June 2014 I want to sell you something I want to rock your world I want to sell you something all you gotta do is say the word I want to tell you something you should know there's another way I want to tell you something and you might feel better today I want to ask you something what's that underneath your coat I want to ask you something you know this booze it ain't no joke I'm gonna sell you something I told you this bar is clean I've gotta ask you something we all want something if you know what I mean we all want something if you know what I mean I'll have a Seltzer... wink, wink I'll have a Seltzer... wink, wink I'll have a Seltzer... wink, wink I'll have a Seltzer... wink, wink |
Johnny's Lament | |
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Johnny's Lament Written by the '48 hr. Musical' group June 2014 dad dad are you out there hey dad I'll learn the business just get back in the car dad dad won't you say something to me hey dad... what was that great big noise (spoken) "kid your dad is dead" dad dad I can't do this without you hey dad I'll try to keep your memory |
Murder Song | |
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Murder Song Written by the '48 hr musical' group - June 2014 (sung by the murderer, each time she strangles someone) I love him why won't he notice me I love him what will it take |
Sappy Tango | |
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Sappy Tango Written by the '48 hr Musical' group - June 2014 She's the most beautiful thing I've ever seen her eyes sparkle like stars in the sky her hair cascades like Niagara Falls her lips invite a kiss the voice of an angle sings (newspaper lady shouts) "Extra, Extra" the way her hands gently caress the page with grace from above she keeps us informed and yet she doesn't know I exist and yet she doesn't know I exist |
Sappy Tango Duet | |
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Sappy Tango Duet Written by the '48 hr. Musical' group - June 2014 You're the most beautiful thing I've ever seen finally he notices me Your eyes sparkle like stars in the sky it only took the lives of three (Spoken) Morris this is her (Spoken) I know, she's the one she's the one who's hair flows just like... blood a bond of love stronger than death the way her hands caress... a strangers neck (Spoken) this is the murderer someone finally notices me someone finally notices me someone finally notices me |
We Hate Men | |
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We Hate Men Written by the '48 hr. Musical' group - June 2014 we hate men, we hate men they smell like wet dog, they pick their nose, they leave the toilet seat up we hate men, we hate men they drink all the rum, that's why it's all gone, I'd rather have the plague than go near one we hate men, we hate men they smell like wet dog, they pick their nose, they leave the toilet seat up we hate men, we hate men they drink all the rum, that's why it's all gone, I'd rather have the plague than go near one we hate men, we hate men we hate men |
A Long Line | |
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A Long Line written 7-23-2014 Refrain: there's a long line of love songs stretching back through my life and sometimes I wonder what they all were for beyond just making it though the night beyond just making it though the night Verse 1: I don't want to write another song about heartache but that's where I am today and if it happens that you find yourself with the same fate maybe I'll sing what you can't say what you can't say Refrain. Verse 2: I didn't think about when I took another chance on love and now I'm paying the price but if I had it all to do again starting over I don't think I'd even think twice no I wouldn't think twice Refrain. Refrain. |
It Simply Wasn't Enough | |
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It Simply Wasn't Enough written 11-13-2014 Verse 1: where is the balance point that makes something worth while how much circumstance can be cured with a smile I try to fall in love to move on let you go but others don't quite fit and nothing seems to grow Refrain: falling was easy living it was rough I couldn't walk away but it simply wasn't enough falling was easy but it takes more than love to live lives together and it simply wasn't enough Verse 2: what do I take from this just wait for things to change keep trying to walk put myself out of range well tell that to my heart remembering every move if you finally fade well just what will that prove, 'cause Refrain. Bridge: I don't understand it felt like just a dream for me you're a perfect fit but you're pulled by other things and challenges keep following it seems Verse 4: I should remember you distant at the end of your rope pushing back at me ragged just trying to cope it simply doesn't last I turn to dancing days I felt you loving me in oh so many ways, 'cause Refrain. falling was easy but living it was rough I couldn't walk away but it simply wasn't enough it simply wasn't enough |
Rose Petals Dropping | |
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Rose Petals Dropping written 7-25-2014 Refrain: Like rose petals dropping pulling you out of my heart tiny pieces at a time pulling you out of my heart we can't be together now we're going back to the start Like rose petals dropping pulling you out of my heart rose petals dropping pulling you out of my heart Verse 1: you say you can take it or leave it well I don't wanna live that way Like rose petals dropping pulling you out of my heart you don't have to repeat it I need to pull myself away. Refrain. Verse 2: love stronger than any before so its been hard for me Like rose petals dropping pulling you out of my heart you wanted less I wanted more no right or wrong we let it be Refrain. Verse 1. Refrain. Verse 2. Refrain. |
You Make Me Smile | |
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You Make Me Smile Written 3-28-14 Refrain A: you make me smile, and laugh out loud this much happiness is it really allowed you still make me smile, a big old foolish grin life keeps rolling and changing, and pushing back, but we keep diving in Refrain B: you make me smile, you are my muse I keep trying so hard to explain us, but I think it's just no use 'cause you just make me smile, and dance anywhere people look at me and stare, like I am simple crazy, and I don't even care you make me smile, you make me smile you make me smile, you make me smile Verse 1: it don't seem matter what life throws our way you and I are still happy and even if we've been together for the whole day I still love to see you walk towards me Refrain B. you make me smile, you make me smile you make me smile, you make me smile Verse 2: it isn't simply the things you do or what you say there is something I can't define it's not just the way you look or glance my way but for me you always shine Refrain A. you make me smile, you make me smile you make me smile, you make me smile Verse 3: I didn't think that life could be this sweet caress but that's what I feel knowing you I can't help being filled with this happiness it seems that's all that I can do Refrain A. Refrain B. you make me smile, you make me smile you make me smile, you make me smile you make me smile, you make me smile you make me smile, you make me smile |
You See, My Love | |
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You See, My Love Written 3-6-2014 Verse 1: the way we fit is magic a natural conversation that flows so easily we don't even have to say it still I find myself telling you every single day Refrain: you see my love you notice all that I do you see me my love and I see you and I see you Verse 2: you speak to me with movement a language spoken freely between the two of us we may only have a moment but in that time we share something truly wondrous Refrain. Verse 3: when I look in your eyes I see a love reflected that everyone should know and even now I feel surprised when you see all the ways that I let my love show Refrain. Verse 4: I see you I see you I see you I see you like you see me too |
The Truth | |
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The Truth Written 12-25-2013 Verse 1: well stuff happens and we're griping down the hall traffic is a mess I get no respect at all if things are looking up you better get ready for the fall... but Refrain: I know the truth yes I love my life I know the truth I am shining my light I know the truth love fills my everyday I know the truth this is my life my way... hey yay yay yay Verse 2: television news shows us the horrors of the day to keep us in our place so we won't stand up and say its time we made a change let the past fad away... 'cause Refrain. Verse 3: sucks to be you like it sucks to be me the whole human race looks like one big tragedy it seems like our thoughts are our own worst enemy Refrain. I know the truth I know the truth I know the truth I know the truth yea |
I'd Sure Like To Try | |
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I'd Sure Like To Try written 3-10-2013 Verse 1: I don't know if ours would be a lasting love I surely don't yet know you well enough but everything I've seen so far makes me cry 'cause I'd sure like to try I'd sure like to try Verse 2: maybe you and I would slowly drift apart maybe we'd just break each others heart I don't know what the future holds for you and I but I'd sure like to try yes I'd sure like to try Refrain: I love the way your mind works the jokes that you make the more time I'm around you the more time I want to take I love how you move with me the way you smile maybe it wouldn't work out for you and I but I'd sure like to try, I'd sure like to try I'd sure like to try, I'd sure like to try Verse 3: who knows what makes two people spark often we're just searching through the dark looking for something and maybe become a lie but I'd still like to try I'd sure like to try Refrain. Verse 4: what keeps a couple together so long and how do you know when it's gone wrong we could be nothing more than just passing by but I'd still like to try I'd sure like to try I'd sure like to try I'd sure like to try I'd sure like to try I'd sure like to try I'd sure like to try I'd sure like to try I'd sure like to try I'd sure like to try |
A New World | |
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A New World Written 12-6-2013 Verse 1: Its the same old grind, in this tired old world when you look to another to change it hoping for a savior, someone to get us off the hook but heaven is right here if we'll claim it ah if we'll claim it Refrain: its a new world, each new day everything is perfect, everything is growing, anything is possible its a new world, each new day if you don't like it, why not change it, there is no better time there is no better time, there is no better time Verse 2: your prison is real, made of bricks and stone and mortared together with ideas your thoughts are strong, stronger than steel and we are the only ones who can free us ah who can free us Refrain. I know it's hard, to face yourself and love even your deepest, darkest, demons but face them you will, whether joyous or reluctant for truth is the only path to freedom ah the path to freedom Refrain. its a new world, each new day everything is perfect, everything is growing, anything is possible anything is possible, anything is possible anything is possible, anything is possible anything is possible |
All I Need To Know | |
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All I Need To Know Written 9-7-2013 1st Refrain: all I need to know, is inside me all I need to say, is I love you all I need to feel, is this moment all I need to know, is beautiful and true Verse 1: you can read the sacred books of the world if you will you can search for meaning in the wind your heart can flow, like a cup ever filled but you don't have to go far to begin 2nd Refrain: all I need to know, is inside me all I need to say, is I love you all I need to feel, is this moment all I need to know, is what for me is true Verse 2: you can search the world, to fill your eyes with wonder you can read the lines of your palm follow in the footsteps, of a master teacher but you needn't escape life to find calm 1st Refrain. Verse 3: maybe quantum physics holds the answer perhaps just gazing at the stars but we are both the music and the dancer and true meaning is always ours 2nd Refrain. all I need to know, is beautiful and true all I need to know, is what for me is true |
An Everyday Angel | |
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An Everyday Angel Written 12-20-2013 Verse 1: You're an everyday angel just someone lending a hand you're an everyday miracle taking time to understand because change isn't always a flash flood sometimes its gentle like rain and an angel doesn't have to have wings to ease your pain Verse 2: it's an everyday angel any time a stranger smiles an everyday miracle how love stretches over miles you know that I'll be there like sunshine when only dark clouds are in sight and an angel doesn't have to have wings to show you everything's alright Verse 3: I'm an everyday angel helping you along your way it's an everyday miracle when you know just what to say whenever we reach out to someone we transform the world and an angel doesn't have to have wings to heal with one word Tag: you're an everyday angel just someone lending a hand |
How Big Is Our Love | |
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How Big Is Our Love Written 1-29-2013 4:30am (One of those songs that just has to be written, no matter what time it is) Verse: 1 How big is our love can it fill the sea can it fill up the spaces between you and me 1st Refrain: How big is our love help the world sing How big is our love bigger than everything Verse: 2 How big is our love can it ease the pain spread over the mountains and come back down as rain 2nd Refrain: How big is our love help this planet sing How big is our love bigger than anything Verse: 3 How big is our love can we forgive everyone we encounter simply how we live 1st Refrain. Verse: 4 How big is our love will it reach the sky spread absolutely everywhere leaping from eye to eye 2nd Refrain. Ending: our love, our love is bigger our love, our love is bigger than everything our love is bigger our love is bigger than everything our love is bigger our love is bigger our love is bigger than anything |
Broken and Beautiful | |
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Broken and Beautiful written 4-28-2013 Refrain: my hearts been broken and it's beautiful wide open pathways to my soul my hearts been broken but there's nothing wrong here I've opened up to love and I am whole Verse 1: I used to think that a broken heart was lonely yearning for someone but it can also be a beautiful unfolding when you realize your life has only just begun Refrain. Verse 2: I used to think of a broken heart as shattered completely beyond repair but it can get you down to the things that truly matter finally waking up alive and aware Refrain. Verse 3: I used to think that I would not recover now I see the opposite is true not just ok, but feeling even stronger space has opened up allowing me a wider view Refrain. |
For You | |
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For You Written 8-17-2013 Verse 1: I have waited half of a life time though I didn't notice it then I've been sleeping unaware of needing someone more than a friend and I've been waiting yes I've been waiting for you, for you for you, for you Verse 2: I have waited holding my breath only rarely letting it go and I am awaking dreams unfolding it seems knowing you I now know that I've been waiting I've been waiting for you, for you for you, for you Verse 1. Verse 2. I've been waiting for you I've been waiting for you I've been waiting for you |
Good Morning, I Love You | |
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good morning, I love you written 8-9-2013 Verse 1: good morning, I love you start the day with a smile good morning, let me kiss you and every day (every day) every day (every day) is just fine Refrain: life is good and sweet where ever we are (we're dancing, we're dancing) it doesn't matter what we do (we're dancing, we're dancing) swinging out on a trip so far or swaying under a blanket of stars life is rainbow bright for I and you ooh ooh Verse 2: good morning, I love you open my eyes and start the day good morning, I want to hold you and never let (never let) never let (never let) you go away Refrain. Verse 3: good morning, I love you such a sweet way to start good morning, let me greet you and say the words (say the words) say the words (say the words) from my heart Refrain. good morning, I love you good morning, I love you good morning, I love you |
Time On My Hands | |
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time on my hands written 6-27-2013 Refrain: time on my hands I'd like to spend with you I wander around there's nothing I want to do I try to stay busy keep the yearning at bay time on my hands while you're away Verse 1: it won't be forever well thank God for that you haven't gone missing I know where you're at it's just that I can't hold you and dance through the night it won't be forever so I guess it's alright Refrain. Verse 2: it won't be forever I just have to wait if patience is a virtue then I'll be a saint but I'm just one lover surviving one day it won't be forever so I guess it's okay Refrain. Verse 3: it won't be forever just a limited time only a small moment out of my life I know it's not easy but we'll make it through it won't be forever till I'm with you Refrain. time on my hands while you're away |
What Do I Call You | |
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What Do I Call You written 5-29-2013 Verse 1: what do I call you a simple introduction girlfriend, lover, confidant, significant other what do I call you we all want definitions sweetheart, second skin, partner, best friend what do I call you what do I call you Refrain: (shouted) love... my love... love... my love Verse 2: what do I call you explaining you to close friends main squeeze, plus one, better half, cherished one what do I call you a handle worth repeating beloved, sweetie pie, honey bunch, love of my life what do I call you what do I call you Refrain. Bridge: I don't care what you call me just call me I don't care what you wear but let me see I don't care what we do as long as we do Verse 3: what do I call you there's so much to think of goddess, sweet pea, forever love, part of me what do I call you a monicker for my love sunshine, doll face, mi amore, baby face what do I call you what do I call you Refrain. Refrain. |
Live Wave Blues | |
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Live Wave Blues Written 10-11-2012 Verse 1: feeling down feeling blue why don't ya give me a call feeling down feeling blue why don't ya give me a call we'll dance like no ones watching and sing for no reason at all Verse 2: feeling great had a good day you're standing tall feeling great had a good day you're standing tall so dance like no ones watching and sing for no reason at all who who ho ah ha... Verse 3: oh when we dance together I'll never let you fall oh when we dance together Lord I'll never let you fall we'll dance like no ones watching and sing for no reason at all Verse 4: sing the blues like a Beatle Ringo John George or Paul sing the blues like a Beatle Ringo John George or Paul and dance like no ones watching sing for no reason at all who who ho ah ha... Verse 1. Verse 2. |
Forever Never Comes | |
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Forever Never Comes Written 3-26-2012 Verse 1: Time is passing I bet you've noticed sand in the hour glass pushing you forward you can't hold time with your fingers but you can release it and enter a new world Refrain: the sun keeps rising the same for everyone this day is everything forever never comes see the beauty and the world has just begun this day is everything forever never comes Verse 2: Don't you worry about the future it's the same as today just a little later stars in heaven how long they've been shining looking into the past to the point of creation Refrain. Refrain. forever never comes forever never comes this day is everything forever never comes |
Living In Harmony | |
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Living In Harmony Written 2-16-2012 Verse 1: I just have to remember it's a simple thing it's true when I realize that I must surrender and let my spirit show through some days are a headache it seems I merely survive I'm forced to rise above the worry and the heartbreak and truly be alive Refrain: I am balanced, breathing leaving behind the things that I don't need I am living in harmony I am grounded, peaceful letting love fill and overflow my life I'm living in harmony I'm living in harmony I'm living in harmony I'm living in harmony Verse 2: we all are creating a wonderful thing to know consciously choosing what I am making I relax and let it flow I am just one voice one part in a symphony spanning the world and enriched by each little choice this complex harmony Refrain. I'm living in harmony I'm living in harmony I'm living in harmony I'm living in harmony I'm living in harmony I'm living in harmony I'm living in harmony |
Tell Me Something | |
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Tell Me Something Written 6-13-2012 Verse 1: tell me something I want to hear say it soft and low so I know you're near won't you tell me something from where you are even if my mind cannot go that far won't you tell me something won't you tell me something Refrain: I was just wondering how to stay close to you I was just pondering all that we're going through why did you go away in spite of everything I know I'll be okay but I'll keep wondering Verse 2: tell me something I want to know if I hold you tight can I still let go won't you tell me something from our shared past won't you speak real slow let the moment last won't you tell me something won't you tell me something Refrain. Verse 3: tell me something I don't recall even if I can't comprehend at all won't you tell me something I won't forget sing me simple words 'cause I'm not there yet won't you tell me something won't you tell me something Refrain. tell me something won't you tell me something won't you tell me something |
Touching Eternity | |
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Touching Eternity Written 4-20-2012 Verse 1: Bright white stretching towards forever that's how I imagine eternity each cell of my body replacing another I guess we'll have to wait and see Refrain: Each drop of water in the river each ray of sunlight in the morning this moment, this feeling, this love touches eternity Verse 2: you can't prove you were here yesterday we're all just here for the ride cycle through cycle through pass away the beauty, the wonder, eternity, lives inside Refrain. Verse 3: Time is only an illusion each moment is it's own reality each of us shines in our perfection shine the light, share the love, be free, be free Refrain. touches eternity |
I'm Learning To Trust | |
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I'm Learning To Trust Written 10-6-2012 Refrain: I'm learning to trust like the sun keeps shining trust just like gravity I trust that I will never stop growing life is always changing and so I'm learning to trust I'm learning to trust Verse 1: well here we all are on planet earth it's a beautiful view if you can see it's worth I used to think I could lock it all in place they say God laughs when we make plans or try to stop the flow of the hourglass sands daily life is the challenge we face That's why Refrain. Verse 2: I used to think I could force things through if everyone would just do what I tell them to do I might have solved everything long ago well now I notice the irony of grasping and holding to try to get free it seems that I sometimes have trouble letting go That's why Refrain. That's why Refrain. |
See Me | |
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See Me Written 10-13-2012 Verse 1: don't use your eyes to judge me look with your heart instead see me dancing on the scattered shards of dreams that fell away see me shining with the sunlight spread across the earth today Refrain: see me luminous, see me broken see me magical, see me human see me flying, see me opened wide you don't have to say a thing no need to make a sound just see me truly see me Verse 2: if my countenance is all you see you miss the inner truth look into my eyes and share the depths of my very soul see the fragments I have gathered here to make myself whole Refrain. |
Serenity Is Mine | |
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Serenity Is Mine Written 10-31-2012 Refrain: serenity is mine this moment is perfect serenity is mine this beautiful life this breath I take this beat of my heart the feel of my skin this every moment serenity is mine serenity is mine Verse 1: the walls that I build are only in my mind I can let them fall at will though they have stood for all time the ache of faded love and all the trouble in this world every story I can't let go of I release them with these words Refrain. Verse 2: If I go down through the layers of my complicated mind the truth becomes clearer simplicity I find yet how can I explain it this deep inner peace for when nothing seems to fit that's when I most need to release Refrain. Serenity Is Mine Serenity Is Mine |
This I Know | |
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This I Know Written 8-28-2012 Refrain: I know that I am loved cherished and cared for everything I need I receive this I know this I know I know that I am strong stronger than the challenges that we all face we walk with grace this I know this I know Verse 1: often times life is a question mark simply waiting to be filled relying on that inner creative spark choosing and trusting, come what will for Refrain. Verse 2: this is not a time for doubt I want to shine for the whole universe breathing in and breathing out what is true I always knew of course for Refrain. |
Running On Dreams | |
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Running On Dreams Written 2012 Verse 1: Genre. If in doubt, it could just go in "Pop". Thanks, Charles. Running On Dreams Written 11-1-2012 Verse 1: watching your hips sway I want to be right there in front of you floating on the music to move in time is all I can do we move so smoothly it's like we were meant to be right here and now that I've felt it the hunger inside has become quite clear Refrain: I'm running on dreams I'm yearning for something I didn't even know I'm running on dreams the door has blown open now it won't close I didn't know I was missing anything just cruising along thinking I had it all Verse 2: like falling love I've been hit from the blind side, taken down a sweet revelation I feel my body pulled by sound in some ways we're so close out here dancing the night away but you've got your own life and just a few hours are all you can stay Refrain. Refrain. |
Already Saying Goodbye | |
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Already Saying Goodbye Written 12-9-2011 Verse 1: I smile and look at you just a snapshot passing through the pace of change is hard to believe over-rated school days the precious time we throw away and I know this is how you will leave Refrain: already saying good bye in little ways we're growing apart we are loosening the ties there's nothing wrong but it's still hard Verse 2: growing up is hard to track around the corner no going back forget yesterday you're moving on I'll miss you no surprise tears will run as time flies a little while now you will be gone Refrain. Verse 3: this is how it's supposed to be you're pushing back and getting free I wouldn't change it I hope you know out of the old and into the new open the door and walk right through perfectly natural that's how you will go Refrain. Refrain. Refrain. Refrain. |
Standing Stones on guitar | |
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Standing Stones on guitar Written 10-18-2011 Verse 1: Standing stones that speak to me whispering their history valleys deep with scattered leaves through this all the story weaves 1st Refrain: echos of the past memories in stone the world is turning fast but this is still our home Verse 2: standing stones that touch the sky echoing a raptors cry shrouded still in mystery their conversation touches me 1st Refrain. Verse 3: standing stones in circles placed the sun and moon their pathways traced sentinels of eons passed speaking of the things that last 2nd Refrain: echos of the past memories in stone may we find at last the truth we've always known Verse 4: standing stones upon a hill from violent birth they now are still moss has come like winter clothes their weathered faces still exposed 2nd Refrain. 1st Refrain. |
Standing Stones on piano | |
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Standing Stones on piano Written 10-18-2011 Verse 1: Standing stones that speak to me whispering their history valleys deep with scattered leaves through this all the story weaves 1st Refrain: echos of the past memories in stone the world is turning fast but this is still our home Verse 2: standing stones that touch the sky echoing a raptors cry shrouded still in mystery their conversation touches me 1st Refrain. Verse 3: standing stones in circles placed the sun and moon their pathways traced sentinels of eons passed speaking of the things that last 2nd Refrain: echos of the past memories in stone may we find at last the truth we've always known Verse 4: standing stones upon a hill from violent birth they now are still moss has come like winter clothes their weathered faces still exposed 2nd Refrain. 1st Refrain. |
Beauty Lives In You | |
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Beauty Lives In You Written 5-20-2011 Verse 1: you don't have to stop and smell the roses just take a look around beyond the images that poetry exposes just listen to the sound of a breath of a voice ringing out with your choice not to hide or destroy but to love with such joy Refrain: and you know that beauty lives in you when you reach in and find what's true that's when you'll see beauty all around us too Verse 2: you don't have to push away cloudy days just let them be when light pierces through sets the trees ablaze just make sure you see the colors and the light and the joy within sight breaking out everywhere 'till we all simply share Refrain. Verse 3: (ad lib.) it was afternoon on a dark and rainy day dark clouds spread from horizon to horizon the trees wet and dark with the rain the grass dark on the ground I happened to be outside when suddenly there was a tiny break in the clouds way down next to the horizon and from that tiny break in the clouds there was a piercing ray of light that shot across the sky and set the trees ablaze dark clouds above dark rain soaked ground below but that single piercing ray of light striking the trees making the leaves shine like diamonds the sight pierced my heart with indescribable beauty indescribable beauty indescribable beauty and perhaps foolishly I tried to explain it Verse 2. Refrain. Refrain. |
It's A Prayer | |
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It's A Prayer Written 11-19-2011 Verse 1: there are many ways to pray sit in silence and greet the morning sun bow down five times a day or do all the good that must be done trust the insight your birthright we must each find our way Refrain: it's a prayer when we dance it's sacred when we sing it's a prayer when we laugh and care about everything it's a prayer when we dance it's sacred when we sing it's a prayer when we laugh and feel a part of everything it's a prayer Verse 2: it's a miracle it's true every day of living on this earth the power in me and you living out the dream that must be heard above the static and the panic you and I we must be true Refrain. Refrain. it's a prayer it's a prayer |
Spring To Life | |
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Spring To Life Written 4-16-2011 Refrain: spring to life pass away winter rise up bright and vibrant like a flower renew release reflect rejoice reach in rebound with the sound of your voice rejoice rejoice Verse 1: and when the past pitches you down sink your roots into fertile ground turn over a new leaf choose again always evolving there is no end Refrain. Verse 2: and when your life is devoid of dreams a long waste of time or so it seems release yourself from the prison you hold open your mind to truth still untold Refrain. rejoice rejoice |
The Path Of Your Dream on piano | |
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The Path Of Your Dream on piano Written 10-3-2011 Verse 1: what you can dream becomes what you live if you're someone who follows the path of your dreams Verse 2: what you can dream you can be its hard to go fast what you can feel like see so open your mind to the path of your dream Refrain: what is your dream can you see your dream don't let your dream fade away renew that vision each day Verse 3: what you can dream is only the start just like love flowing through your heart only the beginning not the end of your dream Verse 4: what you can dream will only grow if it's real you will make it so and dance along the path of your dream Refrain. Verse 4: what you dream only becomes a reality if you can have some fun while you walk on the path of your dream Verse 5: what you can dream you can create this your life so make it great and skip along the path of your dreams and run along the path of your dreams and hop along the path of your dreams maybe even swim along the path of your dreams |
The Path Of Your Dreams on guitar | |
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The Path Of Your Dreams on guitar Written 10-3-2011 Verse 1: what you can dream becomes what you live if you're someone who follows the path of your dreams what you can dream you can be its hard to go past what you can feel and see so open your mind to the path of your dream Refrain: what is your dream can you see your dream don't let your dream fade away renew that vision each day Verse 2: what you can dream is only the start just like love flowing through your heart the beginning not the end of your dream what you can dream will only grow if it's real you will make it so and dance along the path of your dream Refrain. Verse 3: what you can dream only becomes reality if you can have some fun while you walk on the path of your dream what you can dream you can create this your life so make it great and skip along the path of your dream and run along the path of your dream and hop along the path of your dream maybe even swim along the path of your dream |
More than enough | |
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More than enough Written 11-5-2010 Verse 1: I know it's hard when the world keeps on turning with no end to your yearning but yearning is the start it can get your feet moving open your life to improving but I know it's hard Refrain: we all want to go home this is my home everything I need everyone I want to know oh home I fill it with love every one's smiling I have so much more than enough oh home this world is my home abundantly providing everything I need everything I need Verse 2: I know it's sad when your heart is grieving from the things that are leaving but soon you will be glad you will notice something beautifully and let yourself feel wonderful but I know it's sad Refrain. Verse 3: I know it's strange when the wars are unending and it's unclear what we're defending but life is change we can be a bright tomorrow reach out a hand to ease the sorrow but I know it's strange Final Refrain: we all want to go home this is your home everything you need everyone you want to know oh home you fill it with love everyone smiling you have so much more than enough oh home this world is your home abundantly providing everything you need everything you need everything you need |
Sunflower | |
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Sunflower Written 2-20-2010 Verse 1: like a tiny seed placed carefully we are growing a community working together the load is light watching our plants reach up to the sky Refrain: we are Sunflower see us grow together our smiles always show nurturing caring laughing and sharing no telling how far this can go we are Sunflower see us grow we are Sunflower see us grow Verse 2: why not come and join our community and we'll have some fun with creativity we all have so much that we can share from this tiny seed we will spread everywhere Refrain. we are Sunflower see us grow we are Sunflower see us grow |
All Of This | |
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All Of This Written 7-6-2010 Verse 1: nothing much to do but watch the clouds float by bright white against blue softly stretching in the sky changing shape and wandering above the trees so high keeps my mind wondering Refrain: I am all of this and I am one natures holy kiss and I am one universal bliss and I am one I am one Verse 2: trees stand like blades of glass reaching toward the sun like feathers through a looking glass when summer's just begun sunlight pulls me following all I can do is run keeps my mind wondering Refrain. Yes Refrain. |
Heaven Is Right Here | |
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Heaven Is Right Here Written 4-15-2010 Refrain: Heaven is right here Heaven is right here where I stand Heaven is right here wherever I am Verse 1: Heaven isn't a destination it is simply your own creation it's not a place to go when you die it's right here don't let it pass you by Refrain. Verse 2: Heaven is more a state of mind than any cloud top that you can find the only place to search is within there's no time when you can't begin Refrain. Verse 3: Some people think heaven only comes when your life is over and done I think heaven is inside of me it only comes when you set it free Refrain. One more time Refrain. |
It's All Up To You | |
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It's All Up To You Written 5-25-2010 Verse 1: if you don't like your life today why not turn around and go the other way each of decides the way we go even during times when we don't know Refrain: you can have discord or 'dat chord live in the rat race or walk with grace the good and the bad news it's all up to you you can be disharmonic or a daily tonic everyones nightmare or a breath of fresh air the good and the bad news it's all up to you Verse 2: your beliefs are what hold you right here why not state your purpose to me loud and clear make your life a sweet compelling dream and people will no longer make you scream Refrain. Refrain. it's all up to you it's all up to you |
We All Live There | |
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We All Live There Written 2-13-2010 Verse 1: I hear the words but do I feel it I say the words but do I mean it Some moments I feel it so strongly I want to live there Refrain: All of us are one I want to live there spirit overflowing I want to live there blessed with inner knowing we all live there we all live there Verse 2: I see the sky but do I reach it understand why but do I teach it some moments I see only beauty I want to live there Refrain. Verse 3: I see your face but do I notice The powerful grace in every one of us some moments I can see it I want to live there Refrain. Yes Refrain. |
What I Believe | |
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What I Believe Written 9-20-2010 Verse 1: What I believe is what I see a beautiful ocean or dangerous sea what is my perception but a product of my mind what I believe is what I'll always find Refrain: I no longer believe in these doubts of mine I think I will leave them far behind and shine with spirit I have all I need but only if that's what I believe Verse 2: What I believe is what I live never quite enough or plenty to give the choice is mine to set myself free what I believe deep down comes to me Refrain. Bridge: you don't have to be perfect today you can just start leaning that way start with something beautiful and true and let that feeling grow inside of you fill your heart fill your mind fill your soul fill your world Last Refrain: I no longer believe in these doubts of mine I have left them far behind I shine with spirit I have all I need because that's what I believe I shine with spirit I have all I need because that's what I believe |
With Me | |
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With Me Written 1-6-2010 Verse 1: Love is emanating out from me radiating circles through eternity Buddha smiles. Kali dances. Inanna bows her head. with me Verse 2: Love is all that I can truly give but what a wonderful way to live Kali smiles. Inanna dances. Buddha bows his head. with me Verse 3: Love is powerful and flows through you be a channel of all that's true Inanna smiles. Buddha dances. Kali bows her head. with me |
Your Destiny | |
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Your Destiny Written 12-2-2010 Verse 1: we don't take the well worn path we have a thirst of knowing unhindered by the lack of a road we simply keep on going Refrain: and in the emptiness your soul reaches into the void you sing for the world seeking harmony with life your spirit teaches this is your destiny Verse 2: something inside is strong and true or else we would not be here out among the vast horizons we're often the way is unclear Refrain. Refrain. |
Lavender Triangles | |
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Lavender Triangles Written 1-8-2009 Verse 1: how can I make this home a safer place to leave room for laughter and acts of grace it's more than just a roof overhead a dresser and a bed what else do we need what else indeed Refrain: lavender triangles on the wall a sweet symbol for us all this is a home not just a house we are here not just trying it out this is home this is home this is home this is home Verse 2: I have a good friend who lives alone most of what she needs she can do on her own no committee just to move a chair she can sing and dance everywhere what else does she need what else indeed Refrain. Verse 3: why are all of us here together a time like this makes the world better change and grow and change again sharing the journey with a friend what else do we need what else indeed Refrain. |
On Purpose | |
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On Purpose Written 7-28-2009 Refrain: I'm living my life on purpose no distractions I'm following through I'm living my days on purpose deliberate steps I clearly choose I'm living my life on purpose yeah yeah on purpose yeah yeah oh yeah Verse 1: Sometimes I forget this is my life what hasn't happened yet is for me to decide don't lose your way trying and crying your life is flying so you better point the way, hey Refrain. Verse 2: sometimes I stray from the path that's truly me caught up in the fray of so called reality but then I remember I'm knowing and growing my actions are showing the dream I hold today, hey Refrain. |
Going Deeper | |
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Going Deeper Written 10-10-2009 Verse 1: floating on the river of life afraid to dive in the water time goes by I know I'm missing a certain something that matters so Refrain: I'm going deeper deeper once more I'm going deeper deeper I want more Verse 2: going down into the marrow a new tomorrow is arriving letting go of standing on the shore I need more than just surviving so Refrain. Verse 3: nothing ends cycles turning I am learning to let go another level a new perception my intention is to know Refrain. yes Refrain. I'm going deeper deeper I want more |
I Need To Be The Change | |
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I Need To Be The Change Written 8-20-2009 I need to Refrain: be the change before the change comes be the change before the change comes win the race even while I run I've got to be the change before the change comes be the change before the change comes Verse 1: don't get distracted by the evening news they'll tell you every thing's gone wrong wrong wrong no don't get distracted by people telling you there is nowhere that you belong wo no ho you've got to Refrain. don't get distracted by the newspapers they'll tell you everything is bad bad bad no don't get distracted by your coworkers telling you all the things you should have wo no ho you've got to Refrain. don't get distracted by the television trying to make you believe that it's real real real no don't get distracted by some new discussion telling you how you should feel wo no ho you've got to Refrain. Refrain. Refrain. Refrain. be the change before the change comes |
Laugh, Love, and Learn | |
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Laugh, Love, and Learn Written 9-9-2009 Verse 1: deeper than seeing what I need to know core of my being letting it show gift of a life time bravely looking in knowing sincerely all that I am Refrain: laugh, love, and learn and start it all over again laugh, love, and learn risk being true to yourself laugh, love, and learn we learned to cherish all that we are Verse 2: hidden in passing I hurry along a season returning where do I belong I listen intently the world drops away see myself clearly nothing to say Refrain. Verse 3: deeper than seeing what I need to know core of my being letting it show |
We're So Glad | |
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We're So Glad Written 8-19-2009 Verse 1: You might say Marti's crazy but in a nice way I would add lover sister sweet baby the best friend you've ever had Refrain: We're So Glad to be here with you in this illusion We're So Glad to be here with you feel like we can fly We're So Glad to be here with you you brighten our lives you brighten our lives Verse 1: knock 'em dead or freak 'em out I don't know what all the fuss is about you're just being you that's clear to see you should know that's OK with me Refrain. Verse 1: you heal the world one person at a time give so much hey that's no crime balance everything so gracefully you treat everyone like family Refrain. you brighten our lives you brighten our lives |
Yes You Are | |
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Yes You Are Written 4-11-2009 Verse 1: the mystery of broken love haunts me pain is curled up there in the corner gone is the time when the answers were easy the old me can go no further Refrain: when your world blows to pieces, and you remain you can change your ways be love, be grateful because you are a phoenix rising from the ashes you are wanted, you are needed, yes you are yes you are Verse 2: the things I say I want are put on hold until some far off indefinite future hiding the need doesn't work we all should know it's time to stand and claim my treasure Refrain. Verse 3: some days I feel so old and tired where has the body of my childhood gone to going through the motions uninspired leave your baggage and create you Refrain. yes you are yes you are |
A World Away | |
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A World Away Written 7-15-2009 Refrain: a world away and yet the same we are like one big family a world away yet so familiar we could be one family yes we are one family Verse 1: you talk I listen we pause I try to figure out what you're trying to say my tongue is tasting foreign words comprehension is in doubt as we stumble on our way as we stumble on our way Refrain. Verse 2: you watch as I try we smile laughing at the way my words sound so much in common it's true no matter where you stay you're a common ground you're a common ground Refrain. Verse 3: you can notice the differences between us or rejoice in what we share the choice is yours you can look at the dividing lines that separate us walls around us everywhere open the doors yes open the doors Refrain. Refrain. |
Beautiful Agony | |
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Beautiful Agony Written 5-9-2008 Verse 1: Beautiful agony patience is stripped from me how can I wait to see you again when we're together it should last forever but the clock keeps on moving until we have to part we may have a lifetime of this beautiful sunshine but right now I got to make it through the dark Refrain: I need to feel you when we're apart to feel your love wrapped around wrapped around my heart a slow dance a slow dance with no ending no start Verse 2: Beautiful agony sometimes it terrifies me to think that I might just need you this way exquisite torture to dream of the future knowing all I've got is just this day Refrain. Verse 3: Beautiful agony haunted by a memory the look in your eyes just before we kiss better to have loved and lost but darling how steep the cost how would I survive knowing all I'd miss Refrain. Verse 4: Beautiful agony patience is stripped from me how can I wait to see you again to see you again |
I'd Rather Be A Fool | |
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I'd Rather Be A Fool Written 3-6-2008 Verse 1: I rather be a fool for love than the smartest person without it I'd rather break my heart wide open than to keep it safely closed yes I'd rather be a fool for love for the alternative is like dieing I'd rather take a chance on you even if we end up crying crying Refrain: if I never took a chance if I never stepped out if I never really danced I would never hear you shout if I never played the fool if I never got hurt if I never said to you you're my heaven on earth love is heaven on earth love is heaven on earth ah ha love is heaven on earth ooh yea Verse 2: I rather be a fool for love it always hurts me so sweetly I'd rather follow the unknown path to go where my heart leads me I'd rather be a fool for love I've spent too much time hiding it's time to explore the wide open space enjoy the wave of love we're riding riding Refrain. love is heaven on earth ah ha love is heaven on earth ooh yea ah ha ooh yea |
Slip You In My Pocket | |
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Slip You In My Pocket Written 9-18-2008 Verse 1: can I slip you in my pocket hide you with my keys can I slip you in my pocket hide you with my keys then I could take you out and hold you when I please Verse 2: can you tie me up and keep me in a corner of your room can you tie me up and keep me in a corner of your room you could kiss me right away you know it never comes too soon Refrain: can I keep you with my heart right here on my sleeve can I keep you with my heart baby right here on my sleeve we'd always be together and you'd never have to leave Verse 3: can you keep me in a locket hanging 'round your neck all day can you keep me in a locket hanging 'round your neck all day I'd be with you all the time never have to go away Refrain. Verse 1. |
Somewhere In The Middle | |
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Somewhere In The Middle Written: 4-19-2008 Verse 1: walk by my side share with me your smile share your smile tell me secret things make it last a while last a while Refrain: I don't need forever I don't need it all in black and white we'll meet somewhere in the middle 'cause together sure feels right sure feels right Verse 2: come dance with me let me feel you sway feel your sway the touch of your skin and I forget the day forget the day Refrain. Verse 3: feed me with your laugh when we meet to play we meet to play I'll soak up your heat throw your love my way your love my way Refrain. sure feels right sure feels right |
We're All A Little Crazy | |
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We're All A Little Crazy Written 2-2-2008 Verse 1: when I think of all the people in my life we're all a little crazy all a little crazy sometimes that's what you need to survive yeah we're all a little crazy all a little crazy Refrain: dancing till you finally drop and singing like you'll never stop gazing at a beautiful leaf loving how your hips sway and thankful for another day laughing with sweet relief crying with sweet relief Verse 2: when I think of all the good things we do we're all a little crazy all a little crazy 'cause often it comes down to me and you yeah we're all a little crazy all a little crazy Refrain. Verse 3: looking at the way the world is run we're all a little crazy all a little crazy you might as well relax and have some fun yeah we're all a little crazy all a little crazy Refrain. normal is over rated anyhow we're all a little crazy all a little crazy the future turns into the past right now yeah we're all a little crazy all a little crazy Refrain. when I think of all the people in my life we're all a little crazy all a little crazy |
Living Free | |
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Living Free Written 7-1-2008 Verse 1: I decided to live with my heart open such deep tenderness exposed people say I should be more careful and put up a wall so no one knows no not anymore Refrain: I am living living living free free of the chains the chains that used to bind me now I'm living living living free my heart is wide open to the magic of my own divinity Verse 2: I've felt so much more in the last year than any of the years before I haven't backed down from the tears oh no 'cause tears loosen my hold on the door open it wide Refrain. Verse 3: So come on and join the party as we celebrate this day there's nowhere else you should be oh no nothing else we need to say so come on along Refrain. our own divinity our own divinity our own divinity |
Arms Spread Wide | |
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Arms Spread Wide Written 2008 Verse 1: pick up scattered pieces of my life try to make them fit right nothing is the same the patterns have all the patterns have all nothing stays the same the patterns have all the patterns have all changed Verse 2: looking through the gathered haze it seems that only laughter stays breathing nice and slow take the chance and take the chance and breathing deep and slow take the chance and take the chance and grow Refrain: why do we fight the changes I want to spread my arms out wide why do we fight the changes this is it this is life Verse 3: a picture now is clearly seen my soul returning ever green embrace the storm drink the rain dance right through your dance right through your embrace the wind and rain dance right through your dance right through your pain Refrain. |
Buried Treasure | |
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Buried Treasure Written 11-21-2008 Verse 1: I'm looking for my buried treasure maybe it's just out in the back yard I always thought I could dig it up when ever but I buried it so deep the finding is hard Refrain: I treasure my dreams I love my life the treasure is always right here inside I share my dreams I shine my light the treasure is always right here inside Verse 2: I'm looking for a lasting treasure not just something you'd buy at the store I treasure a smile and a lot of laughter things that make life worth living for Refrain. Bridge: Don't hide it anymore go to the vault and open the door there's always more so let it go let the world really know Verse 4: I think I've found my buried treasure not in the backyard or under the sea I could go on searching out there but the buried treasure it was me it was me Refrain. inside |
Cracking The Shell | |
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Cracking The Shell Written: 6-21-2008 Verse 1: movement, turning, each of us learning, when to let go. patterns, leaving, sometimes believing what we don't know. Refrain: I'm cracking shell, and dancing on the pieces enjoying the energy that freedom releases knowing that all of the changes will be all right. I'm smashing the mold, and molding the clay creating with my hands the future today look at the beauty that will be the rest of my life. the rest of my life. Verse 2: structures, breaking, my world is shaking from the core beautiful, expanding, truly understanding I can be more. Refrain. Verse 3; conscious, moving, vision improving, as walls give away choices, increasing, old thoughts releasing right here today, today Refrain. the rest of my life the rest of my life the rest of my life |
I Love Myself | |
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I Love Myself Written 4-12-2008 Refrain: I love myself I am wonderful and wise the beauty of the universe shines out from my eyes I love myself I love myself Verse 1: there are so many love songs about desperately needing someone they list the many wrongs all that someone else has done you'll say you'll die without 'em but then you live another day the only answer to the problem is if somebody would say Refrain. Verse 2: Romeo was stupid he didn't value his life switching girls a fast as he did no one would think that was right Juliet wasn't too bright either in a short time they were dead they could have joined up much later if only one of them had said Refrain. I love myself I love myself I love myself |
Make It Real | |
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Make It Real Written 8-2-2008 Verse 1: you can hold a dream forever you can shape it quietly caress it like a lover yet never really let it come to be Refrain: it is time to make it real it is time to live your dream it is time to share what you feel it is time to make it real Refrain(2): make it real put it in my hand make it real show me I will understand full of all the passion that you feel make it solid make it holy concrete full of energy make it real make it real Verse 2: your life may feel like silly putty all stretched and out of shape but life is not a puzzle to study it is clay to mold and create Refrain. Bridge: don't just talk about it put your feet behind it make it flesh and bone and steel make it real Refrain(2). make it real make it real make it real make it real |
Simply Who You Are | |
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Simply Who You Are Written 1-9-2008 Refrain: a life worth living has time for giving everything you are a smile for a loved one or a kind word to someone simply who you are simply who you are Verse 1: so many things we keep filling up the rooms the complications run deep their usefulness we assume Refrain. Verse 2: walk in the sun share your breath with the sky your journey's begun don't let it slip by Refrain. simply who you are |
This Moment | |
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This Moment Written 5-14-2008 Refrain: What if this moment and this moment can turn into a life time maybe this moment and this moment could grow into years and if this moment is all we have if this moment is all that's true can I spend a life time of these moments with you I'd like to spend a lifetime of these moments with you Verse 1: nothing in life is unchanging every thing's passing through grasping and holding it slips away this moment is all that's true this moment is all that's true but Refrain. sometimes your world changes daily and all you can do is laugh permanence is an illusion this moment is all we have this moment is all we have but Refrain. |
For My Sake Alone | |
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For My Sake Alone Written 2-21-2008 Verse 1: I care about you enough to let you go I'll give you the time and space you need to grow 'though I'd love to be beside you Verse 2: I'll love you however you need me even if it means we live separately 'though I'd love to be beside you Refrain: 'cause I love you and I don't need anything in return I love you a fire that will forever burn inside inside Verse 3: what else can I do if you call my name each day that goes by we are not the same 'though I'd love to be beside you Refrain. Verse 2. |
Having You To Miss | |
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Having You To Miss Written 8-6-2008 Verse 1: when you're away I miss you desperately but I know you'll soon be back with me so the sadness is only temporary Verse 2: I miss your smile I miss your skin I hardly know where to begin to explain this feeling I'm living in Refrain: it's wonderful having you to miss I can dream about the next time we kiss or the long walk on a night like this it's wonderful having you to miss Verse 3: you're so far from me tonight and I was wondering if you might have noticed the moon that nearly fills my sight Refrain. Bridge: so don't worry enjoy your time away I'll be thinking about you every day not with sadness but with a smile Refrain. |
I Don't Know Why | |
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I Don't Know Why Written 6-28-2008 Verse 1: morning light hazy birds going crazy five AM early dawn I should be sleeping but my thoughts are creeping closer to the fact that you are gone I should be tragic but the morning is magic quiet filling every sound birds have a conference out on the back fence asking me why you're not around Refrain: starting so peaceful without all the people I know later on I'll cry but right now I'm OK greeting the new day and I don't know why I don't know why Verse 2: I peek in the kids room paper and clothing strewn but there on the pillow an angels face something about him makes things not so grim a simple touch of grace Refrain. Verse 3: I should be sorrow I should be pain it doesn't make sense that I'm feeling OK I should be hungry for somebodies kiss terrified by all that I will miss Refrain. |
Just This Moment | |
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Just This Moment Written: 4-11-2008 Verse 1: Walk by my side tell me about your life pictures building slowly some I seem to recognize Refrain: just this moment sweet and pure just this moment of this I can be sure (music verse) Refrain. Verse 2: this seems so strange innocence we regain movement in between us so much I can't explain Refrain. |
The Beauty In Silence | |
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The Beauty In Silence Written 11-29-2008 Verse 1: she hears the beauty in silence listens for the wind she touches a place inside me I understand Refrain: letting go freedoms cry letting go time to fly time to fly she is patience unfolding accepting me we fumble together letting it be Refrain. I give her my love now it circles round no need for pretending in this place we found Refrain. Verse 1. |
Care So Much | |
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Care So Much Written 4-2-2008 Verse 1: what I didn't know couldn't hurt me like before I met you met you I didn't know sweet insanity but love is gonna get you get you love is gonna get you get you Refrain: it's only love so why do we fight it it's only love so why do we care so much it's only everything that ever mattered it's only love so why do we care it's only love so why do we care so much Verse 2: you can never see the ending when you're starting to go out there out there maybe you're just pretending and you really don't care don't care and you really don't care don't care Refrain. |
'Cause I Like My Rut | |
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'Cause I Like My Rut Written 2007 Verse 1: look around and some see beauty look around and others see only pain some folks seem to feel it's their sacred duty to go through the hard times again and again Refrain: so when your friends say what are you doing why don't you quit you tell 'm 'cause I like my rut and how I've decorated it Verse 2: we all travel down that highway some times down on bended knees some folks will tell you, you gotta go their way but the pavement all looks the same to me Refrain. Bridge: we all know the answer just have to stop sometimes take a moment to remember and change your mind just got to change our mind Verse 4: we all like to tell our story a tale more tragic day by day it's OK to make it sound bad but be wary you may end up living your life that way Refrain. |
Going Downtown | |
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Going Downtown Written 2007 Verse 1: going downtown to see my baby going downtown with time to spare going downtown to see my baby tell me have you seen her there Verse 2: she went downtown to see her sister she went downtown to get all the news she went downtown to see her sister and she left me singing the blues music break... Verse 3: going downtown to find my baby get the low down on where she's been going downtown to find my baby I hardly know were to begin Verse 4: I went downtown to find my baby got the lowdown on where she'd been I went downtown and found my baby sitting there as sweet as can be music break... Verse 5: I went downtown with my baby went dancing and held her tight I went downtown with my baby together all through the night Verse 5. together all through the night together all through the night |
I Won't Charge You A Thing | |
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I Won't Charge You A Thing Written 11-29-2007 Verse 1: I'm reminded of the season every day we're told what to buy and where to pay but I know in my heart the very best part isn't found in any store oh Refrain: so take time to smile remember to laugh and sing maybe dance around or just relax a while and I won't charge you a thing no no I won't charge you a thing Verse 2: they say it's a joyful time of the year but sometimes the stress becomes clear wishing for something else shiny upon the shelf and missing what's already here no Refrain. Verse 3: so hang some lights upon the tree ring some sleigh bells just for me play with a kid just like you did when you were three or four oh Refrain. you're the best gift you can bring |
Turn Your Head Slowly | |
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Turn Your Head Slowly written 2007 Verse 1: you turn your head slowly I turn away this movement is only in place of what I would say what I would say Verse 2: you turn to the window what do you see your thoughts I can't follow from what I've come to be what I've come to be Refrain: sometimes you laugh and it suddenly seems as if all of the conflict has been bad dreams but you and I have changed somehow and we can't ignore who we are right now Verse 3: you turn your eyes to me I meet your gaze tears well up briefly but nothing between us stays but nothing between us stays Refrain. Verse 4: you turn your head slowly I turn away |
A Butterfly | |
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A Butterfly Written 2007 Verse 1: warm and safe in my cocoon but I can feel it will be ending soon I know I've changed though it doesn't yet show inside is where we start to grow Refrain: I think I'm going to be a butterfly unfold my wings and let them dry I'll stop at flowers along the way and fly to a new day a new day Verse 2: I started out just munching leaves one day it was time to hang underneath the transformation had already begun I just needed rest away from the sun Refrain. Verse 3: what I am now is something new I've changed completely while hidden from view a dream is born if I only dare to push my way into open air Refrain. A new day. A new day. A new day. A new day. A new day. A new day. A new day. A new day. |
I Am Powerful On The Inside | |
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I Am Powerful On The Inside Written 2007 Verse 1: hey I'm not superman I can't scare a lion by just saying shoo and he can fly while I can only stand there's lots of powerful things he can do I'm not gonna try stopping a train just by jumping in the way I can't make a diamond no matter how I strain but there's something I can do today Refrain: I have the power to change my life I can choose to share my light I can hold a friend through their darkest night I am powerful I am powerful I am powerful on the inside Verse 2: Hey I'm not the president meeting with ministers and kings I'm not a warrior who's been sent to bring some order to things I've never been a big tough guy I'm just like any one of you I don't chew broken glass I wouldn't even try but there's so much more that we can do 2nd Refrain: I have the power to change my life I can choose to share my light I can hold a friend through their darkest night I am powerful you are powerful we are powerful on the inside |
Just Friends | |
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Just Friends Written 10-27-2007 I hope I can be what you want of me Verse 1: you say that we're just friends but surely that depends upon your point of view 'cause I love you Refrain: I appreciate friends that I've had for years true friendship can pull you through the tears I hope I can be what you want of me 'cause I love you Verse 2: the beautiful things we share often catch me unaware and my heart starts to soar wanting so much more Refrain. |
Something About You | |
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Something About You Written 2007 Verse 1: five years from now our kids will go to college and maybe then you will feel lonely five years from now you and I could go out walking five years from now well who knows Refrain: something about you makes me happy something about you makes me dream something about you makes me feel like dancing something about you makes me dream Verse 2: five years from now we will both be empty nesting and maybe then we will talk five years from now I may still be waiting for you five years from now well who knows Refrain. Verse 3: five years from if we're both still in the city I hope you and I are dancing still five years from now I would like to share your Sunday afternoons five years from now well who knows Refrain. five years from now five years from now five years from now |
These Words Have Lost Their Meaning | |
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These Words Have Lost Their Meaning written 2007 Verse 1: I love you these words have lost their meaning they once evoked such feeling now they pass so quietly Refrain: you know that we were drawn together like planets 'round the sun those passions have changed forever and something new has begun Verse 2: I love you somehow those words sound hollow different pathways we must follow traveling separately Refrain. Verse 3: I love you but not the way I once did I've held my heart constricted now it's time to set it free Refrain. I love you these words have lost their meaning |
We're Dancing | |
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We're Dancing Written 2007 Verse 1: across the room our eyes meet and in that glance we know that gravity will pull us until we're toe to toe I raise my arm beside you the curving of your spine the movement turns between us neither yours nor mine Refrain: and we're dancing we're dancing we're moving your moving closer to my heart Verse 2: your weight upon my back as you float above the floor a momentary stillness then we fall and turn for more we tumble to the floor now a pile of muscle and bone our bodies seek repose and somehow this feels like home Refrain. 2nd Refrain: and we're dancing we're dancing we're moving I'm moving closer to your heart |
You Bloomed | |
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You Bloomed Written 10-27-2007 Verse 1: in parched desert sand you waited a strong soul but hiding your roots were deep anticipating water falling from the sky Verse 2: I have walked this desert looking for you passing apparent desolation after a rain I went walking I found you transforming Refrain: you bloomed you bloomed you bloomed you bloomed Verse 3: others pass this way and never notice petals bright and vibrant a glory of creation emerging surviving the drought you are stronger Refrain. Bridge: a bright desert flower looking up to the sky dancing with the wind where the landscape is majestic you're a bright desert flower with your hands in the air swaying to and fro to the sound of inner music the sound of inner music Verse 1. Refrain. |
Dance With Me | |
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Dance With Me Written 6/15/2006 Refrain: Won't you dance with me as we dance with life 'cause if you are not dancing you may just be standing still Won't you dance with me (come on now) as we dance with life 'cause if you're not dancing now maybe you never will Verse 1: well troubles come and troubles go but there's something we all should know you can choose to get mired in circumstance or get up and dance dance dance Refrain. Verse 2: there are few things in life that never move you can dig in your heels but what does that prove you can play it safe and never take a chance or get up and dance dance dance Refrain. maybe you never will |
Following Gravity | |
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Following Gravity written 8/4/2006 Verse 1: Down the sidewalk toward the bridge we run No planning no PowerPoint just for fun Refrain: We're following gravity the wind in our faces We're following gravity the wide open spaces Discovering beauty wherever we roam Land Ho, Land Ho. Verse 2: Climbing a tree along the creek we walk Looking intently at interesting feathers we talk Refrain. Verse 3: A little adventure an ordinary day what bliss No place better anywhere on earth than this Refrain. Verse 1. Refrain. |
I Fell In Love, Again | |
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I Fell In Love, Again Words Written 1999 - Music written 5-6-2006 Verse 1: like a ray of sunlight breaking thru the clouds the world seemed to open wide your smile held the promise of things we don't say aloud emotion springing from deep inside Refrain: I fell in love again I just fell in love I fell in love again with you I fell in love again I just fell in love I fell in love again again with you Verse 2: Like the burst of energy in spring we broke out of winters cold the heat of love rises in everything and I reach for your hand to hold Refrain. Verse 3: putting the kids to bed an ordinary day you turned and smiled secretly at me suddenly all of our troubles seemed to melt away happy that we could simply be Refrain. |
The Gravity Show Thank Goodness For Gravity | |
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Thank Goodness For Gravity Written 2005 for The Gravity Show thank goodness for gravity thank goodness for gravity this morning I woke up and my house was on the ground thank goodness for gravity thank goodness for gravity I threw a ball up and it came back down thank goodness for gravity thank goodness for gravity Refrain: oh gravity holds everything together from the biggest planet to the smallest atom the rings of Saturn and a roller skating rink thank goodness for gravity thank goodness for gravity I played outside and I didn't float away thank goodness for gravity I put a rock on the ground and it stayed there all day thank goodness for gravity Refrain. the earth today was still orbiting the sun thank goodness for gravity I can skip and hop and jump and run thank goodness for gravity Refrain. I didn't bounce away walking up the stairs thank goodness for gravity I put my pencil down and it stayed right there thank goodness for gravity Refrain. thank goodness for gravity thank goodness for gravity |
Start With Some Sand | |
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Start With Some Sand written 3/24/05 lyrics verse 1: remember when you were a little kid looking for Easter eggs your parents hid the world keeps changing and so do you but change can start easy and here's what you do. refrain: start with some sand to make a mountain plant the seed to grow a tree a little rain to begin an ocean a thought in my mind to start a new me. verse 2: color your Easter eggs in pink and blue polka dotted and striped too remember the simple pleasures are often the ones that can take you far refrain. verse 3: sometimes dreams arrive partly done they need some laughter they need a little fun and like a child its time to play so rub your toes in the dirt today refrain. a thought in my mind to start a new me. refrain. |
Waking Up My Dreams | |
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Waking Up My Dreams written by Sean and Charles 10/9/05 Verse 1: speak to me of changes in the wind but where do I begin to measure out the falling speak to me of dreams that I once knew some of them for you do I hear them calling Refrain: changing my life it seems is waking up my dreams growing, awakening Verse 2: changes are a certainty in life it seems useless to fight to push against the new day changes sometimes come when you're asleep some of them you keep others you will pass away Refrain. speak to me of changes in the wind but where do I begin to measure out the falling |
A Call Answered | |
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A Call Answered written 9-7-05 Verse 1: In times like these There is hope and pain There are pockets of bigotry That still remain There are great revelations That free your soul but all the parts together must make it whole Refrain: so what can we do Let us answer the need for nothing is more true Than a calling I heed A calling I heed Verse 2: In times like these There are anxious days There are divisive issues And continuous replays But societies mind set is not my mind Keep looking deeper and the truth you will find Oh oh Refrain. Verse 3: In times like these reach out your hand pray for peace in every land Refrain. |
Rejoice | |
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Rejoice written for Easter 3/11/05 Refrain: Rejoice this is a new day Rejoice now is the start of my life Rejoice this is a new day Verse 1: this is the time of my life I'm living we all spread the light we're giving sharing a dream of peace we gather to talk about things that really matter Refrain. Verse 2: this is a time of rebirth regeneration we all spring from the earth jubilation show me the power of love by singing the wonders of life that are just beginning Refrain. Rejoice this is a new day |
And We Begin, Again | |
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And We Begin, Again written 1-1-05 Refrain: ooh ooh like a snake sheds it's skin ooh ooh we begin again ooh ooh the snake sheds it's skin ooh ooh and we begin and we begin Verse 1: what have I learned from the year just past how have I grown from the experiences did it seemed to you to go by so fast this time in my life fills up all my senses Refrain. what have I gained from the year gone by older and wiser is what they all say with the passing of time I still laugh and cry let go of things left over from yesterday Refrain. again |
From The Heart, Again | |
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From The Heart written 2/18/05 Verse 1: your mind can picture your body move and something pulls us beyond these two your heart is not bound by where it seems to reside but we all can feel it inside Refrain: from the heart blessings flow with understanding from the heart authentic movement no pretending from the heart beauty is life affirming and life has meaning living from the heart Verse 2: the source of love a magical place your heart enfolds with simple grace heart and soul appear interchangeable it seems for both can be felt pulling us to our dreams Refrain. Verse 3: there's no denying the pull you feel tho unseen it is very real love for another or love for everyone your heart leads you to what must be done Refrain. |
You Have The Power | |
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You Have The Power written 1-22-2005 Verse 1: I know it's nice to be the victim nothing ever is yout fault but you know it becomes a habit with an obvious result Refrain: you have the power so make your choice will you hide your head in the sand or raise your voice shout out make your intentions clear with the power that you know is always here Verse 2: sometimes it's just so comfortable blaming our circumstance I know it can be hard to be responsible to own your part in the dance Refrain. Refrain. the power that you know is always here |
And always will | |
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And always will written 10-17-2004 Verse 1: speak to me of eons past and geology that's built to last quickly now we throw away all the earth has built up to this day Verse 2: speak to me of what will come will we undo the things we have done find a way of living true and taking responsibility for all we do Refrain: and the stream does what it always does and the stream does what it always has and the stream does what it always will Verse 3: speak to me of mossy ground where nature sings all around keep your memory of the day like this for this place I am sure we will miss. Refrain. Verse 1. Refrain. |
Slowly Falling | |
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Slowly Falling written 1-10-03 Refrain: Slowly falling through time can't help feeling I've left something behind some sweet memory lost in my mind falling through time falling through time Verse 1: the pain has turned bitter sweet as I wave good-bye to a young man the cycle will once again repeat and some things I may never understand Refrain. Verse 2: the wind is softly moving past me like fall blowing into winter patterns are now much clearer to see but to change them seems no easier Refrain. slowly falling through time |
Dr Seuss Show Bartholomew And Eeple | |
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Bartholomew And Eeple Written 2003 for the Dr Seuss Show Verse 1: one day while Bartholomew was taking a walk he saw little Eeple being chased by a hawk well Bartholomew yelled and the hawk flew away and that's how they meet on that very fine day Refrain: they'll be friends forever because after all A person's a person no matter how small they'll be friends for ever because after all A person's a person no matter how tall Verse 2: Bartholomew was lonely for a traveling mate and as for little Eeple well he thought it would be great to visit great cities in far away lands from Amazon jungles to Egyptian sands Refrain Verse 3: one day while exploring Bartholomew got stuck in a cave with walls all cover with muck well Eeple being smaller could quite easily see just where to keep digging until Bartholomew was free Refrain. they'll be friends forever because after all A person's a person no matter how small |
Dr Seuss Show One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish | |
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One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Written 2003 for the Dr Seuss Show Chorus: One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish Verse 1: up in the air fish stuck in my hair fish Chorus. Verse 2: over a log fish chased by dog fish Chorus. Verse 3: driving in a car fish going very far fish Chorus. Verse 4: sleeping in my bed fish flying overhead fish Chorus. Verse 5: climbing in a tree fish looking straight at me fish Chorus. Verse 6: very very long fish end of the song fish |
Dr Seuss Show The Rhyming Game | |
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The Rhyming Game Written 2003 for the Dr Seuss Show Refrain: lets think of something something in your mind a rhyming word not hard to find lets think of something something in your mind that rhymes with Refrain. cat Refrain. blue Refrain. red Refrain. train Refrain. green Refrain. floozle Refrain. encyclopedia (word for the adults) Refrain. purple Refrain. squiggle Refrain. supercalifragilisticexpealidocious... (word for the adults) Refrain. friend the end |
The Gravity Show The Gravity Song | |
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The Gravity Song Written 2003 for The Gravity Show (things that are pulled by gravity) everything is pulled by gravitation everything is pulled by gravitation everything is pulled by gravitation every single day a horse is pulled by gravitation a horse is pulled by gravitation a horse is pulled by gravitation every single day a house is pulled by gravitation a house is pulled by gravitation a house is pulled by gravitation every single day my cat is pulled by gravitation my cat is pulled by gravitation my cat is pulled by gravitation every single day the school is pulled by gravitation the school is pulled by gravitation the school is pulled by gravitation every single day a tree is pulled by gravitation a tree is pulled by gravitation a tree is pulled by gravitation every single day (now we're going to change to the things that aren't pulled by gravity) Superman isn't pulled by gravitation Superman isn't pulled by gravitation Superman isn't pulled by gravitation every single day Sponge Bob isn't pulled by gravitation Sponge Bob isn't pulled by gravitation Sponge Bob isn't pulled by gravitation every single day Batman isn't pulled by gravitation Batman isn't pulled by gravitation Batman isn't pulled by gravitation every single day Harry Potter isn't pulled by gravitation Harry Potter isn't pulled by gravitation Harry Potter isn't pulled by gravitation every single day Wonder Woman isn't pulled by gravitation Wonder Woman isn't pulled by gravitation Wonder Woman isn't pulled by gravitation every single day Kim Possible isn't pulled by gravitation Kim Possible isn't pulled by gravitation Kim Possible isn't pulled by gravitation every single day every single day every single day |
Hour | |
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Hour written 7-13-2003 Verse 1: just another minute just another day just another chance to live swiftly passing away all the things we shouldn't and everything we should all the things we hoped for but never really could. Refrain: do we avoid the pain by walking in our sleep do we smile and hide when we should weep do I call you friend for believing my lies or a savior when you say good bye Verse 2: just another hour maybe next week you will stop avoiding the truth you need to speak. reality is subjective we all hold different views individuality is sparked with everything we choose. Refrain. Refrain. |
More Than I Am | |
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More Than I Am written 5-24-03 I reach out at first tentatively unsure of what I am reaching for at one moment I am petrified and delighted feeling fear but still moving forward Refrain: becoming more than I am is beautiful expanding what I believe I can be stepping up and stepping out is wonderful realizing how much more I can be I see the path that calls out to me not exactly how I pictured it but growing and moving one step at a time magical, the way the pieces fit Refrain. realizing how much more I can be |
The Mind Sweats, And Spirit Provides | |
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The Mind Sweats, And Spirit Provides written 5-31-03 Verse 1: the words are simple when they appear just waiting for me to write them here Refrain: The Mind Sweats, And Spirit Provides from your conscience mind the answer hides free yourself to flow with the tides for you know The Mind Sweats, And Spirit, Spirit Provides Verse 2: the path is simple flowing like a song just waiting for me to walk along Refrain. Verse 3: Life can be simple as a tree that grows or maybe a river that simple flows Refrain. Verse 1. Refrain. |
Pocket Full Of Holes | |
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Pocket Full Of Holes Written 2002 oh I've got a pocket full of holes what else I'll find no one knows oh I've got a pocket full of holes and a... oh I've got a pocket full of holes Refrain. what else I'll find no one knows oh I've got a pocket full of holes and a... dog I've got a dog in my pocket full of holes Refrain. horse I've got a horse in my pocket full of holes Refrain. quarter I've got a quarter in my pocket full of holes Refrain. purple elephant I've got a purple elephant in my pocket full of holes Refrain. pony I've got a pony in my pocket full of holes Refrain. empire state building I've got an empire state building in my pocket full of holes Refrain. ocean I've got a ocean in my pocket full of holes Refrain. the planet Jupiter I've got the planet Jupiter in my pocket full of holes Refrain. dinosaur I've got a dinosaur in my pocket full of holes Refrain. butterfly I've got a butterfly in my pocket full of holes Refrain. the end |
Where Have They Gone | |
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Where Have They Gone written 3-13-02 Verse 1: Where have the fields all gone look what we have in their stead cities that reach ever on what will we eat when our farm lands are dead Refrain: where have they gone and will they return where have they gone and when will we learn Verse 2: where have the animals gone diverse eclectic and wild facing an empty dawn what will you say to your children's child Refrain. |
You Were Here | |
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You Were Here written 1-4-02 Verse 1: you were here I remember the way you smiled the way you laughed I remember you were here I remember the way you sang the way you danced I remember Refrain: what can I say to those who remain except that we remain to remember what can I say to those who weep except that we weep remembering you Verse 2: you were here I remember the way you talked and nodded kindly I remember Refrain. you were here I remember |
Renew Your Mind | |
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Renew Your Mind written 4-20-02 Verse 1: Life it seems is full of broken dreams that don't really fit me anymore the simple truths are often misused to explain what we are all looking for Refrain: Now I know the answer we can all use today it just takes a deep breath a bit of consciousness to renew your mind Verse 2: well troubles come and you feel undone and you just can't face another day but your soul is strong and it won't be long until you're looking at things a different way Refrain. Verse 3: some days are dark and grey but you know you got to keep on keeping on for the things you choose win or loose you help to make it that way Refrain: it just takes a deep breath a bit of consciousness to renew your mind |
Anointed One | |
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Anointed One written 2-9-02 Verse 1: I can see in you potential shining you are divinity there is no hiding cast off your fears and spread wings to fly Refrain: you are the Annointed One, holy child, precious gift You are the Annointed One, heaven scented, burden lift you are, you are Verse 2: at times you may see yourself as less than perfect but you know that deep inside is your heavenly aspect speak from the heart and you'll change the world Refrain. you are |
Balance | |
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Balance written 8-31-02 Verse 1: east and west, dark and light duality seems to fill my sight show me the reason the world seems split there is no division when you get down to the heart of it Refrain: Balance Balance the give and take the ebb and flow Balance Balance the sun and moon fast and slow Balance Balance yin and yang we need them both Balance Balance together that is how we grow. Verse 2: Male and female, fire and water apposing forces melting in laughter gravity pulls you, an eternal embrace so what will you do, will you crawl or walk with grace Refrain. |
The Seasons Change | |
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The Seasons Change written 7-5-02 Verse 1: Today I'll sweat in six months I'll freeze and don't forget the cool autumn breeze today I'm hurt tomorrow I'll smile tho I walk through the desert it's only for awhile Refrain: I can see the world is turning I can feel the seasons change through the highs and low I am learning to accept the sunshine and rain Mmm... ah the laughter and the pain Verse 2: the trees are green in six months they'll be bare I have seen cycles turning everywhere today I worry tomorrow I'll laugh to be always in a hurry life is more than that Refrain. |
Thoughts Have Power | |
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Thoughts Have Power written 5-25-2002 Verse 1: Can't you see what you're doing You've been here before round in circles you're turning without knowing what for Refrain: Thoughts Have Power so why do we let them go astray Thoughts Have Power to make this a better day Verse 2: your life can go on without you unless you keep your purpose clear your thoughts can be your friends or own you it depends on what you're thinking here Refrain. Verse 3: scattered thoughts and nonsense phrases can make you think your life is wrong we all go thru difficult phases that doesn't mean you don't belong Refrain. |
Funny Year | |
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Funny Year Written 12-30-02 Verse 1: Don't you know by now This too shall pass bare feet, green grass we all do what we want to any how Refrain: funny year it's funny here funny year Verse 2: Don't you believe it only half true some will believe you others simply won't seem to care a bit Refrain. |
You Move On | |
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You Move On written 3-4-02 Verse 1: what will you remember of me when you've move on to another place is it just my egocentricity that makes me think you should remember my face I remember most people I've meet but some are hardly here and swiftly fade away Refrain: you move on pack and leave searching for something hoping for better you move on turn and go green pastures something out there different Verse 2: we just met on the street so why should care if you move away my thoughts of you are bitter sweet the day we met the day you turned to say our whole life turns on a microsecond sliding to the south slipping away Refrain. |
Fathers Day | |
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Fathers Day Written for Fathers day 2001 Verse 1: what I want for fathers day is not another tie if you ask me thoughtfully then joy is my reply what I want for fathers day cannot be bought or sold to watch my children laugh and play when I am very old Refrain: so give me a smile share with me your love draw me a picture that surely is enough Verse 2: what I want for fathers day is the same as my Christmas wish peace on earth blessings that stay and friends to share them with what I want for fathers day is really no surprise there is no gift so magical as the twinkling of your eyes Refrain. so give me a smile share with me your love draw me a picture that always is enough |
Leave Them Love | |
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Leave Them Love written 11-12-01 Verse 1: what will we leave our sons and daughters what will they receive from our being here will they have blue skies and clear waters right now the answer is unclear Refrain: leave them love and acceptance leave them joy in all they do and if it's all gone in an instance leave behind the best of you give this world the best you can do Verse 2: what will we leave our children's children what are our gifts to ones yet to come cherish the moments and let love happen and they'll thank us for all that we've done Refrain. Verse 3: what will we leave the seventh generation what is the legacy we're making today each of us is a part of the creation of a world generations away Refrain. |
Let My Heart Be Known | |
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Let My Heart Be Known Written 1-20-01 Verse 1: how are you you ask and I reply that I'm OK never letting on from what I say that inside I am burning with a pressing need if I admitted to myself I would be free Refrain: all I did was ask my true wish I simply owned it seems an easy task to let my heart be shown to let my heart be known Verse 2: now you may wonder what is that I really want what I will not say and can't be bought I think somewhere I learned you have to hide your dreams away but I can see that isn't true your own heart you betray Refrain. Verse 3: come with me on a journey to inner space looking inside with love to heal the human race make a promise to yourself to your soul be true and all the power of the earth will move along with you Refrain. to let my heart be known |
The World Has Changed | |
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The World Has Changed written 10-13-01 Refrain: the world has changed but the answers remain the same Verse 1: helping your neighbour may seem trivial opening your heart may seem small but this world relies on tiny movements that ripple outwards to us all Refrain. Verse 2: opening your eyes can be beautiful but opening your eyes can be painful too expanding your vision you see all the people becoming aware just by you Refrain. Refrain. |
This Is the Time | |
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This Is the Time written for a new years 12-30-01 Verse 1: The world moves in cycles a constant ebb and flow our lives do as well as we come and go remember to look for the things that matter friendship, balance, and love Refrain: This the time now is the moment to challenge yourself with the simplest of freedoms letting go surrendering to the movement releasing the past there's so much you can become Verse 2: water over stone the passing of time starting with the known I know that I'm learning each day what is important letting go of things I don't really need Refrain. Verse 3: Seasons return and lessons as well the ones that we learn we quickly dispel there are some that I hold like a beautiful treasure releasing my grasp I am finally free Refrain. Refrain. releasing the past there is so much we can become |
Closer To The Truth | |
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Closer To The Truth written for another new years song 12-29-01 Verse 1: I count my deeds with a child's needs so bare and small against the wonder of it all but what I understand placed by hand it grows it grows Verse 2: I count my days tally up a year it slips away both the joy and fear let them go for we all Know we're more than this we're more than this Refrain: each time I let go I am closer to living each time I release brings me closer to the truth Verse 3: I count my gifts letting go of pride your soul shines thru when you look inside so start right away this moment this day to shine to shine Refrain. |
Eyes Of A Child | |
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Eyes Of A Child Written 3-18-01 Verse 1: I looked out my window stunned and speechless wondering what I'd done to deserve this I saw before me a world filled with beauty and I wondered how it all came to be Refrain: it's a beautiful world looking with the eyes of a child today can be the best day of your life my innocence tells everything is all right and I feel lucky to look with the eyes of a child Verse 2: I started walking with no goal in my mind no preconceived notion of what I might find I stopped by a tree reaching for the sky tho I was awed by the sight I no longer had to ask why Refrain. and I feel lucky to look with the eyes of a child |
How Could I Have Doubted It | |
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How Could I Have Doubted It written 17-19-01 Verse 1: how could I have doubted it how could I not see the thing that I was waiting for was waiting for me sitting around wringing my hands wondering what is true thinking there's still a lot that I must do Verse 2: how could I have doubted it the synchronicity I simply wasn't ready for the opportunity hoping and wishing for an indisputable sign realising the hesitance was mine Verse 3: how could I have doubted it how could I not see the thing that I was waiting for was waiting for me |
I Find One Step At A Time | |
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I Find One Step At A Time written 12-18-01 Verse 1: I make my plans my papered schemes filled with thoughts and partial dreams in hollowed halls of circumstance like paper dolls I make them dance Refrain: for who I am how I'll grow I find one step at a time Verse 2: in dusty books of borrowed rhyme I see the plans of yester time devoid of life they simply die the time has come for me to fly Refrain. Verse 3: hug a tree and feel it move how it grows only time will prove letting go of the path I tread I turn to watch today instead Refrain. who I am how I'll grow I find one step at a time |
Inside The Stone | |
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Inside The Stone written 9-25-01 Verse 1: inside the stone I believe there lives a beating heart a blooming flower inside the stone a powerful love patiently awaits the hour Refrain: inside the stone of every body's heart I believe there lives a vital part awakening inside the stone Verse 2: inside the stone a child that weeps is comforted a new life begun inside the stone a tender sprout reaches toward the sun Refrain. |
Reaching Out | |
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Reaching Out Written 2-28-01 Refrain: reaching out reaching up looking in expanding my perception reaching out moving up enjoying the person that I have become that I have become Verse 1: like stretching after a long sleep I'm pushing out of my cocoon I am no longer contented counting sheep I can feel that the time is soon. Refrain. Verse 2: I'm leaving the old and familiar places on a journey we all take in turn the past is now only shadowed traces of all I have come here to learn Refrain. |
Reminding Myself | |
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Reminding Myself written 9-16-01 Verse 1: There is nothing I can say to you that you don't already know nothing else will really do except to let it show Refrain: I'm reminding myself that's why I sing I'm reminding myself I'm reconnecting I'm reminding myself of everything that deep inside I already know Verse 2: there is nowhere else that I can go to escape what I must learn nothing else will really show the love I must affirm Refrain. Verse 3: There is nothing else that I can reveal that you haven't already seen nothing else that I can feel except this moment that's happening Refrain. |
Water And Bread | |
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Water And Bread Written 5-19-01 Verse 1: even thru my darkest days and all the little ways we struggle on I've played the clown I've fallen down but there's something I rely upon I rely upon Refrain: a power a feeling a knowing beyond the knowing of my head it is water and bread in the deserts of my life Verse 2: even thru my darkest hours and all the petty powers that push at me I've played the fool doubting every rule but there is something I feel guiding me guiding me Refrain. Verse 3: even thru the stormy times when I cannot find the rhymes or reasons why I am often upset and sometimes forget that there's a source on which I can rely I can rely Refrain. Refrain. |
Love Is The Only Answer | |
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Love Is The Only Answer Written 9-22-2000 Verse 1: reasons to leave are always there there always is another place to go but fleeing from yourself you always meet yourself you know Refrain: Love Is The Only Answer that keeps leading you to a better place when you can fill your life with laughter then troubled waters you'll cross with grace Love Is The Only Answer Verse 2: sometimes the path seems so hard far easier to turn away but what you now ignore is always what's in store someday Refrain. Verse 3: reasons to hate are always strong often deeply seated in your mind but people you despise are only you in disguise you'll find Refrain. Verse 4: so spread some love share a smile Love Is The Only Answer |
Patterns | |
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Patterns Written 7-30-2000 Verse 1: patterns within patterns connecting to me watching and wondering about the patterns I see where have they come from and what do they mean how much am I changing and how much goes unseen Verse 2: patterns within patterns a latticework life a move in this direction the pattern fits right whatever becomes of the path I don't choose often there is no clear win or lose Refrain 1: changing old patterns takes some doing certainly not a one day affair old patterns break resisting change and others disappear into thin air Verse 4: patterns within patterns I watch and I learn moving and growing and stopping in turn so many directions are open to me only a few I will ever see Refrain 2: it's just like me to go through this one more time so like me to misunderstand It's just like me to see everyone else's fate while completely ignoring what's here in my hand Verse 4. Refrain 1. patterns within patterns connecting to me watching and wondering about the patterns I see |
I Am | |
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I Am Written 1-15-2000 Verse 1: Sometimes it's not so clear when serendipity has taken place sometimes I hardly hear when I've clearly been touched by grace Refrain: I am supported by spirit I am cradled in our mother's arms I am supported by the universe I am cradled in our mother's arms Verse 2: At times I lose sight of what I'm here to do to learn and teach and keep alight the clear and shining truth Refrain. Verse 3: I must confess I don't always feel a presence guiding me but right now it is solid and real a gift that's clear to see Refrain. cradled in our mother's arms |
Slow Down | |
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Slow Down Written 10-19-2000 Verse 1: I'm so wrapped up in everything I'm doing that I don't really know if I'm coming or going and fast doesn't always mean that we're improving I sometimes wish that moving was growing I'll repeat that Verse 1. Refrain: slow down (deep calm inhale and exhale) slow down quiet your mind slow down notice what you're thinking (pause) slow down wonders you'll find Verse 2: I am rushing just to get to my next destination I suddenly curse my moments hesitation I didn't do my best in the current situation and I'm trying to remember what is relaxation I'll repeat that Verse 2. Refrain. yes wonders you will find |
Thank You | |
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Thank You Written for Thanksgiving 11-26-2000 Verse 1: when was the last time I truly saw the magic of ever leaf and tree when was the last time I stood in awe of everything around me Refrain: Thank you Thank you Verse 2: when was the last time I looked anew and noticed your spirit shining when was the last time I thanked you for all the times you helped me Refrain. Verse 3: when was the last time I took a chance only to find myself aided when was the last time I stood entranced at the beauty and wonder we've created Refrain. |
The Real Me | |
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The Real Me Written 2-23-2000 Refrain: will you hold my hand when I'm feeling lost when I'm blind to truth on the ocean tossed will you have compassion when I just can't see will you look in my eyes and see the real me Verse 1: sometimes life is not how you planned it, it changes and changes bring new opportunities for growth feeling scared is only natural and sometimes all you really need is someone to listen Refrain. Verse 2: a loving smile and an embrace of pure acceptance can mean much more than all the wisdom in the world so don't forget to reach out for your fellow travelers and touch someone in need as you've been helped before Refrain. Last Refrain: I will hold your hand when you're feeling lost when you're blind to truth on the ocean tossed I will have compassion when you just can't see what's true I will look in your eyes and see the real you will you look in my eyes and see the real me |
Throw Out The Teaspoon | |
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Throw Out The Teaspoon Written 4-13-2000 Verse 1: standing in a rain storm with a teaspoon in my hand and why I'm so thirsty I still don't understand all that I am willing to receive is all I will receive life is a bountiful banquet only if you believe Refrain: you've got to throw out the teaspoon bring in the barrel expand your receiving to swimming pool size imagine even bigger a lake or an ocean the entire universe just wanting to give you more Verse 2: imagine coming to a banquet eating only through a straw sounds pretty silly but it's a pattern common to us all release your hold on how you think it should be and open up to the magic of reality Refrain. Refrain. just wanting to give you more |
One Way | |
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One Way Written in 1999 Verse 1: there's just one way we've been told to get there one god bought and sold for dial a prayer holy day, holy city, holy war Refrain: life is full of many questions, full of answers, full of wonder do you feel the wonder? so many pathways we can walk on but you better question the premise you're following under Verse 2: there's just one dream we've been fed that is consumption will we die before we're dead from pollution one stop, shop till you drop, max your credit, till you drop 2nd Refrain: life is full of many questions full of answers full of wonder do you feel the wonder? so many pathways we can walk on but you better question the banner you're following under |
Are You My Family | |
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Are You My Family Written 10-16-99 Refrain: are you my family brothers and sisters all is this my sanctuary will I answer if you call are you my family all of you my kin it should be so clear to me here is where we begin Verse 1: I sometimes ask myself why I come here is it just to settle down my thoughts to clear I must admit it's sometimes hard to leave this place where we let our spirits free Refrain. Verse 2: I sometimes ask why I come to this place is it just to enjoy the warmth of a friendly face I don't believe that's the only reason we come support we give each other has just begun Refrain. Verse 3: you are my family brothers and sisters all this is my sanctuary I will answer if you call you are my family all of you my kin it is so clear to me here is where we begin |
Faces Of God | |
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Faces Of God Written 1999 Verse 1: If I see you truly notice if I see you I see grace Refrain: ours are the voices of love each step we take is holy ours are the dreams that will blossom in beauty we are the faces of god Verse 2: If I hear you truly listen If I hear you I hear truth Refrain. Verse 3: If you show me give of your spirit when you show me I will grow Refrain. We are the faces of god. |
Isn't It Beautiful Here | |
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Isn't It Beautiful Here Written 9-18-99 Verse 1: another day and I've been awfully busy so I take a walk in the evening relax and breath and cherish the moment and I can't help myself from singing Refrain: Oh isn't it beautiful here oh part of the changes Oh isn't it beautiful here oh I am growing Verse 2: every day is another chance to slow down and take a look at where I'm going sharing time with people I don't often notice I reap the benefits of what I am sowing Refrain. Verse 3: come with me to a place I have dreamed of where people care about each other it's not to far just on the other side of your thinking where the earth supports us like a mother Refrain. I am growing |
Outer Shell | |
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Outer Shell Written 1999 Verse 1: This outer shell is not me it's just what you choose to see it depends upon your point of view and less about seeing what's true Refrain: let your inner voice sing and spirit flow may your dreams grow roots and continue to grow let your mind be still in peaceful play and open your heart and enjoy this day Verse 2: this outer shell is like a mask which we may wear for a different task it's only a sliver of the whole quite different from heart and soul Refrain. Verse 3: This outer shell may fall apart with broken pride, broken heart this outer shell will pass away but something deeper will stay Refrain. and open your heart and enjoy this day |
There's a River | |
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There's a River Written 1999 Verse 1: There's a River flowing through my body There's a River flowing through my mind There's a River flowing through my spirit Refrain: and the river is ohm and the river is peace and the river is love and the river is peace Verse 2: There's a River flowing through my play time There's a River flowing through my creativity There's a River flowing through my work Refrain. Verse 3: There's a River flowing through the universe There's a River flowing through the stars There's a River flowing through the earth Refrain. Refrain. |
What Does Christmas Mean To Me | |
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What Does Christmas Mean To Me Written 12-4-99 Verse 1: notice trees now as they sleep storing their energy down so deep They're thinking about the year gone by draped in winters lullaby Refrain: to celebrate my divinity what does Christmas mean to me Christ Spirit reborn in you what does Christmas mean to you Verse 2: seasons turn in endless dance the solar system sweet romance solstice time the earth moves on this sacred place we live upon Refrain. Verse 3: consciously we move toward peace the world of war we now release each of us have dreams to live truth to share and love to give Refrain. what does Christmas mean to me |
Again With You | |
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Again With You Written 1999 Verse 1: Just an instant a moment a lifetime how long did I gaze into your eyes just a glance with a smile of pure beauty and before I realized Refrain: I fell in love I fell in love I fell in love again with you Verse 2: we have walked on this earth together sharing happiness and pain we may yearn for some things to be different but I'd do it all again Modified refrain: I'd fall in love I'd fall in love I'd fall in love again with you I fell in love I fell in love I fell in love again with you Refrain. |
Can I Find You | |
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Can I Find You Written 1999 Verse 1: he turns away he never looks at my eyes a glimpse of grayish blue as he passes by one of those men who never learned to cry his face is blank like looking at a wall a walking shell but is that really all there must be something more if only he'd recall Refrain: if I find the door if I look inside would I find you are you hiding out or hiding in can I find you there must be more than what I see can you find me Verse 2: she looks at me through eyes of pain sometimes I wonder how she remains does she ever see the sun standing in her rain I talk with her and feel compassion if I were in her shoes to me this could happen as if there's a rhyme or at least a reason Refrain. Verse 3: he looked so normal when he smiled but under the surface he liked to be wild pushing at the world shoving like a child I dance with him and it's sometimes fun but most of the time he makes me want to run still it's hard for me to say just what it is he's done Refrain. can you find me |
Is It Just Me | |
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Is It Just Me Written 1999 Verse 1: today I rammed into somebody I thought I knew but it was clear in just one breath I was mistaken the face had turned I realized as I apologized wind blowing leaves my mind was shaken Refrain: is it just me am I smashing into mirrors is it just me am I speaking out of turn is it just me am I insulting to the jurors 'cause if it's me I would really like to learn Verse 2: today my memories were stronger than any future plan old faces wondering what had become of me I stumbled on as though my jumbled thoughts were a circus show retracing where my world lost it's stability Refrain Refrain I would really like to learn |
My Mirror | |
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My Mirror Written in 1999 Refrain: you are my mirror a bright reflection of how I shine you were my hero I support your dreams as you support mine and oh how we shine you were there when my first step was made watching me wobble you may have been afraid but I survived and slowly grew your love for me I always knew Refrain. life is change as we move and grow the wisdom of a choices is often hard to know you always believed the very best of me the value of that vision was often hard to see Refrain. |
These Words | |
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These Words Written in 1999 Verse 1: these words are insufficient to explain the sudden opening I felt for you I fell for you together as a partnership so long it surprised me to see in you what I used to Refrain: deeper than words so hard to explain your smile opened doors left closed for some time closer by far to what in life is true again I fell in love with you Verse 2: these words are only a fraction of the whole a tiny spark of what I know and what will grow part of me reaches into the past but looking at what came before you miss what's in store Refrain. |
Greet This Life | |
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Greet This Life Written in 1998 Verse 1: there is no gold at the end of rainbow that's just a dream of getting what you think you need what we say we want may be only a shadow of all the joy waiting to be freed Refrain: so bless this day enjoy the gold where you find it greet this life as if it's all you've got and if it's not and there's a sweet thereafter may it be as sweet as this beautiful day Verse 2: the only gold at the end of the rainbow is the gold inside of everyone you see and if you look beyond the lights and the shadows you'll see everyone simply wanting to be Refrain. may it be as sweet as this beautiful day |
Lunar Eclipse | |
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Lunar Eclipse Written 1998 Verse 1: watching as the summer sun slides on to autumns angled rays long and draw out summer hours give in to winter's shorter days a peaceful slumber for the bushes, plants and trees Refrain: rest your arms and come to me Verse 2: changing of the seasons and my life revolves as well anticipation rises and it's as if we're all under a spell the ebb and neap tides on the oceans and the seas Refrain. Verse 2: the earth continues it's ponderous path across our speck of milky way fate and chance conspire to place the moon in the shadow of the earth today the air is crisp and clear awaiting what I'll see Refrain. |
Take The First Step | |
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Take The First Step Written 1998 Verse 1: have you ever waited for something to happen for things to change for pain to pass through have you ever waited wishing and hoping for something great to happen to you Bridge: if you just wait you may wait a lifetime though sometimes waiting is what you need to do at times you need to push up the incline sometimes all you need is you to help you Refrain: take the first step make the first move though a leap of faith may seem beyond you take the first step make the call life is meant for living after all take the first step Verse 2: have you ever waited for someone to hold you a prince or princess charming to pick you from the shelf someone to fill up the emptiness inside you the emptiness may be from simply losing yourself Refrain. Verse 3: have you ever waited for god to say something when the pressures of life are blocking your ears sifting through the messages that life has been sending is often just a case of facing up to your fears Bridge. Refrain. take the first step |
I Am Free | |
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I Am Free Written 1998 Verse 1: Well here I am at the bottom of the heap may not have money but I sure enjoy my sleep don't pity me, I am free I enjoy my walk in the park every day it doesn't matter how short or long I stay don't pity me I am free Bridge: see those people always got a phone stuck in their ear rushing pushing shoving just to get from there to here I just can't believe that people want to live that way they'll keep on climbing 'til their dying day Verse 2: So you want to be rich well now that's okay make sure the drive doesn't make you pay don't pity me I am free No one to tell me where to go or what to do I'll have no regrets when my time is due don't pity me I am free no don't pity me I am free don't pity me I am free ya |
I Can Make It | |
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I Can Make It Written 1998 Refrain: I can make it I can hold my head up high. I can make it I will reach the sky. Verse 1: I'm tired of living in the dirt. I’m tired of waiting for my hand out. Tell me who would it hurt If I decided to get out? 2nd Refrain: You can make it keep looking forward and never stop. You can make it you will reach the top. Verse 2: I'm tired of doors closing in my face. I'm tired of people looking away from me. Tell me would it be such a disgrace If I made a bunch of money? Refrain. I can make it keep looking forward and never stop. I can make it I will reach the top. |
I Was Free | |
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I Was Free Written 1998 Verse 1: I can no longer comprehend sleeping in the dirt cardboard for my home the lonely streets to roam. I can no longer comprehend garbage for my food hiding from police doing as I please. Refrain: I was free to go where I choose nothing to lose nothing to gain. I was free to sit completely still to sleep and wake at will to enjoy the sun and rain. In this land of freedom in this land of wonder Some freedom's here are cursed and mine was the worst freedom from greed. In this land of freedom in this land of wonder is it any wonder, I strove to be rich reached for the top climbed up the hill but then couldn't stop, but then couldn't stop. verse 2: I can no longer comprehend everything I was is foreign now to me I simply cannot see. I can no longer comprehend clothing ripped and torn looking like a crime No one asking for my time. Refrain. verse 3: I can no longer comprehend |
If You Were My Son | |
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If You Were My Son Written 1998 Verse 1: Years I have seen days without end it seems. Why do I work hard if there's no one to teach. All of this to someone like you if only you were my son. Verse 2: My wife used to smile in a way that made it all worth while. Now there's an emptiness I cannot fill. And never will years gone and still I miss the way she smiled. Bridge: I'm getting old I can see my life ending But what will happen to all that I have made. Will it continue and shine with new glory Or will it turn to dust and slowly fade. Verse 3: If you were my son Oh how proud I would be. I'd teach you and share with you all that I know. watching you grow to let the reigns go If only I had a son like you. |
Life Happened To Us | |
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Life Happened To Us Written 1998 Verse 1: she's older now though childish it seems I remember how she was the girl of my dreams those dreams have grown though some have died if we had known would we still have tried Refrain: life happened to us as it often does and the pictures fade into what once was we played simple games your hand in mine whispered names from a distant time Verse 2: I start at the end with a man I know he was my best friend but that was long ago I remember him like a familiar song when the light is dim and the night is long Refrain. Verse 3: the cast has changed through the years I write but the soul remained safe but out of sight I venture here in the distant past sometimes you appear but only the smile will last Refrain. |
Maybe You Love Me | |
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Maybe You Love Me Written 1998 Verse 1: What I feel for you I am so unsure of I wonder, I wonder. What I feel for you seems to grow each minute stronger, stronger. Maybe we should just pretend that this night never happened, And go back to having lunches but I don't want that to happen. Maybe you love me. Maybe I love you. Verse 2: What I feel for you I'm at a loss of words for but so sure, so sure. What I feel for you I don't remember feeling before, before. I may never have the voice or the right words to tell you, All that I am feeling right now I want to tell you. Maybe you love me. Maybe I love you. Maybe I love you I'm sure I do. |
Glad To Know You | |
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Glad To Know You Written 1997 Verse 1: I hope the words I've written don't embarrass you I hope you can accept the praise with ease for I have been awed by what you pass through where another might drop to their knees Refrain: I am glad to know you and to celebrate this day these are the moments that will never fade away I am proud to know you and the beauty that you are in just one life you have come so far I am glad to know you I am glad to know you Verse 2: I have come to know your gentleness though words that come to mind are strong and bold I see in you a timelessness of growing older but never getting old Refrain. I am glad to know you |
Let's Pretend | |
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Let's Pretend Written 1997 Verse 1: I'll be a painter and you'll be a king together in laughter we will go dancing twirling around in my worn out clothes we all hear the sound but from where no one knows Refrain: lets pretend you're magical lets pretend our cup is full lets pretend and make it true Verse 2: I will tell stories of mystical things wood sprites and faeries with daffodil wings you will pull stardust out of midair sprinkled with trust we will have not a care Refrain. |
Why Must I Be Different | |
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Why Must I Be Different Written 1997 Refrain: why must I be different from them I always seem to be different from my friends Verse 1: I'm tired of my name standing out so boldly why can't it be something plain Refrain. Verse 2: no one else lives in a house by a factory with tires peeking over the wall Refrain. Verse 3: none of my friends looks like I do I try but I never fit in Refrain. |
I Feel | |
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I Feel Written 1996 I feel wonder in peaceful moments I feel calmness while rushing onward I can see this moment as the one and only I can see my connection to eternity I feel patience in all I am doing I feel the essence of what I am learning I can see the movements that have brought me here I can see in being I become more clear I feel joy I feel grounded like a tree I can see everything I can see nothing except what I need |
On A Ball | |
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On A Ball Written 1996 Verse 1: Jesus died on a ball and rolled to the east to dance with the sun the circle of winter to spring summer to fall laughter and tears continued for all Verse 2: Jesus died on a ball and sin was unknown churches never built The crosses that most of bear are constructed of guilt not even our own as history has shown Refrain: In circles we danced in circles we sang we rolled with laughter and lived with grace on a ball in space Verse 3: Jesus died on a ball and returned to the earth though never really apart all of us die on a ball returning to the start daughter and son mother and child earth moon and sun Refrain. |
Truth Speaking Softly | |
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Truth Speaking Softly Written 1996 Verse 1: I have a place in me that bleeds softly lest I forget the pain my wound runs so deep as if it's there to keep the monster I have slain Refrain: just making sure I remember that I don't surrender the truth of me remembering I have a choice to always hear the voice my truth speaking softly, truth speaking softly Verse 2: I have a torn place a raw and gaping space which sutures will not hold but I am healing returning to feeling as slowly I unfold Refrain. Verse 3: I have a challenge it's true just like anyone of you a path uniquely mine yes all of us have pain for truth we must regain everyone in their own time Refrain. |
Something Pink | |
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Something Pink Written 1995 Verse 1: something pink is waiting in the grass for me smiling wide so I can see spreading wide so I can be inside something pink is slipping between the sheets a song in my head repeats a thought in my head repeats in my bed Refrain: so take off your clothes and stay for awhile I've been waiting for you wearing only a smile when you're so near why do you feel so far away maybe it's me I just don't understand are we closer now or just shaking hands my thought are clear I just don't know what to say Verse 2: something pink is strutting across the stage I don't know why my thoughts presage my third eye sees acts of rage nearby something pink is hiding under every skirt that's why I always flirt that's why I always hurt these days Refrain. something pink something pink something pink |
Every Man's Dream | |
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Every Man's Dream Written 1995 Verse 1: you've got every man's dream that's what he said and as he turned I shook my head this is not my dream you don't understand how hard it is to live the dream of every man Oooo... the dream of every man Oooo... Verse 2: I've got every one's dream what a funny thought as if happiness can be bought as if I'm a machine without a heart and soul a race without a goal but I have a dream Oooo... I have a dream Oooo... Refrain: sometimes it feels so close to me that I lose myself in daydreams sometimes it seems like it's years away and I wonder if it will happen Verse 1. Oooo... the dream of every man Oooo... the dream of every man |
I Am Not A Machine | |
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I Am Not A Machine Written 1995 Verse 1: I rise and go to work my dear in the early morning light in the speeding box my thoughts are clear but thoughts are dead before the night Refrain: it's a lie I am not a machine I can not be replaced like some defective part it's a lie I am not a machine I have a soul I have a heart Verse 2: my body is growing old I fear well before it's time one day at work I'll disappear and no one sees the crime Refrain. Verse 3: in dreams we often fly away to a paradise but it's another bloody working day to pray and roll the dice Refrain. I have a heart |
Midwife | |
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Midwife Written 1995 Verse 1: goodbye to forceps and ankles bound sometimes you need to feel your feet on the ground goodbye to hospitals powered by greed loving hands are all we need Refrain: someone with patients who understands we need more gentle hands giving birth and giving life we all want a midwife Verse 2: goodbye to cutting to make more room inadequate bodies they always assume goodbye to drugs that flood our veins in the name of progress only numbness remains Refrain. |
Pushing Against The River | |
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Pushing Against The River Written 1995 Verse 1: I'm past all feeling though I know I must feel my head is reeling 'cause I don't know what's real I can't believe that it's gone on this long I had it down pat but I guess I was wrong Refrain: I don't want to be the one pushing against the river is there any more that I can do to heal this situation I've paid my debts now someone should deliver but the river flows on and it's only just begun Verse 2: it happened so fast I wish it wasn't so I make things to last I like it nice and slow I'm past compassion I am too strung out to care I just want someone to tell me when we're there Refrain. |
Seeing Them Born | |
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Seeing Them Born Written 1995 Verse 1: the safety of home has been robbed from us and most of us don't trust what's happening hiding in hospital waiting rooms is no way to celebrate a new life Refrain: oh the joy of being there oh the joy of seeing them born oh the gentle loving care oh the joy of seeing them born seeing them born Verse 2: trusting ourselves and staying home we gain back the power of responsibility in some ways it's harder but well worth the pain just to look deep into your babies eyes Refrain. Verse 3: resting snugly in mother's arms what better way to say hello all the pharmaceutical weaponry is no replacement for a mother's love Refrain. |
Time Of Day | |
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Time Of Day Written 1995 Verse 1: stillness seeping inside me a slow breath the trees are all silent in deep blue turning to ebony won't you tell me your secrets and dreams Verse 2: shade drawn the world is much smaller than at dawn when sunlight takes over from night time watching the trees in the star shine the moon smiles to us on her way Verse 3: come here bask in serenity thoughts clear the kids are asleep and it's our space let me relearn how to embrace all that I love about you |
When You Go | |
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When You Go Written 1995 Verse 1: when you go when you leave me I'll go back to being me when you go cry my eyes red but you should know it's all in my head Refrain: come and go and do whatever you please it's sad to say but everybody leaves come and go and do whatever you please the one who really stays with me is me Verse 2: when you came we did not notice how we changed with just a little kiss when you came how my mind slips and words aflame escaped from my lips Refrain. Verse 3: when you stayed I changed my pattern you wanted more you'd think that I would learn when you stayed the air got heavy and I displayed an awful lot of me Refrain. me me me me me me me |
Mother Earth | |
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Mother Earth Written 1995 Verse 1: my roots have always been deep inside of you your gifts are eternal as the sun and moon fresh and alive as the morning dew Refrain: I love you mother I do goddess of everything we honor you mother we do mother of all in all that we do Verse 2: we live upon your fertile fields taste your fragrant breath upon the wind watch your seeds with wonder as they grow Refrain. Verse 3: we sip your nectar pure from mountain streams nourish our bodies with your earthly form rest beneath the green of your spreading leaves Refrain. |
How To Tell Her | |
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How To Tell Her Written 1995 Verse 1: what is this pain I feel when did it start and grow is it just lack of sleep or part of the baggage we tow Refrain: that I don't know is clear I don't posses the answer for what we're doing here and I don't know how to tell her Verse 2: what is this dream I hold when did it start to ache and burn am I just getting old or wasting years waiting for my turn 2nd Refrain: is this really pain or just a justification for starting it all again acting out and accusations Refrain. Verse 3: what is this change in me I don't recognize these words thoughts of scattered leaves which my startled mind disturbs Refrain. |
I Was Wondering | |
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I Was Wondering Written 1994 Verse 1: I was wondering if you know how to get there I've been wandering through my mind to find the right door I don't see the pathway I don't understand where to go Oooh Verse 2: I was praying for a painless solution I was saying that there's nothing left to be done I don't really believe that I don't share everything that I feel Oooh Verse 3: I was dreaming of a future I want to be I was leaning in a direction that felt good to me I don't know the answer I don't need the answer to live Oooh I was wondering if you know how to get there |
What I Once Believed | |
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What I Once Believed Written 1994 Verse 1: I'm wandering through this wonderland of things I once believed watching all the simple forms I somehow feel relieved my lies we so transparent at least the ones that I could see the ripples were much fewer on the placid waters of what I once believed Verse 2: I always thought my dad was such a wonderful guy he only hit me now and then I never did know why my conscience was much lighter before this truthfulness was freed leaves were always covering the hidden waters of what I once believed what I once believed Bridge: I wouldn't go back but it's nice to fantasize some old pictures are like heaven but still others show the sadness in their eyes Verse 1. |
Waiting For Nothing | |
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Waiting For Nothing Written 1994 Verse 1: sidetracked by the everyday flow of things that don't matter but I make them so trying hard to forget what we all know Refrain: I'm waiting for nothing my own hesitation is to blame hoping for the phone to ring waiting for anything time passes on it's still the same I'm waiting for nothing Verse 2: hip deep in the ordinary falling asleep is like gravity easier to live with dreams you never see Refrain. Verse 3: lost in the struggle again seeing enemies instead of friends noticing my dreams only now and then Refrain. |
I'll Fly | |
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I'll Fly Written 1994 Verse 1: the worries I hold to indefinitely are the ones of which I'm most unaware like tethers I'm holding for security tho I don't know why they're even there Refrain: when I sing I feel such energy when I laugh I join the sky when I weep emotions poor from me when I let go of the tethers I'll fly I'll fly I'll fly high Verse 2: expanding my ability to love myself is sometimes easier said than done accepting assistance from someone else is a path I've only just begun Refrain. Verse 3: The energy is calm and strong in me why does it feel unsafe to fly fear of success is all that I can see but now the music is pushing me high Refrain. |
Name Change | |
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Name Change Written 1994 Verse 1: There are patterns in my life I need to change to notice their existence to acknowledge the pain I open myself to myself today asked the little girl inside if she'll come out to play Refrain: The change of a lifetime to change your name to reclaim the power from which you came at peace with the past leave your baggage here your vision for the future coming ever more clear Verse 2: I'm letting go of some of my old stories for my safety and health you needn't worry change may be drastic but I can always find delight in writing new chapters to the book of my life Refrain. Verse 3: starting again after so many years may seem like a prospect to bring you to tears but I'm starting out fresh with the wisdom I've gained throwing away chaff while my spirit remains Refrain. |
True Voice | |
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True Voice Written 1994 Verse 1: at times my writing feels like just pretty little phrases with rhymes that so conveniently bind words to other words my mind continues pushing while my heart is silent Refrain: but the true voice needs no embellishing it stands alone in touch with everything the true heart sings loudly without fear a beacon or a vision that anyone can hear Verse 2: the pen glides swiftly through another broken sentence blind and deaf I'm searching for the perfect thing to say pen scratching onward straying further from the truth Refrain. Verse 3: sometimes it's hard to tell if what I write is beauty or a glossed over entanglement wrought by a desperate mind that's when I have to let go and simply let it be Refrain. |
Same House | |
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Same House Written 1994 Verse 1: oh I have missed that look that touch that smile I don't remember when it left I didn't even notice it was gone until I saw it once again my love I'm saddened that we'd forgotten who we were in the struggle to find some separate time Refrain: in the same house yet miles away from meeting oh how did we get this way just ran out of time how could I have missed the beauty I see in you you Verse 2: sometimes we glance and touch and find a moment but they're few and far between we try to balance the needs of everyone but we've balance out ourselves it was you and I that started all of this we need to find some space for us to share Refrain. |
Around The Corner | |
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Around The Corner Written 1993 Verse 1: its very dark around the corner the unknown gives up no easy answer we can never be quite sure if we're going the right way Verse 2: where I am now is very certain the pain can be quite an addiction I've worn a groove into the mountain and It's deeper every day Refrain: leaving security touching the wind feeling the tree tops flying leaving my sanity believing in dreams showing my feelings flying flying Verse 3: sometimes the choice is deeply hidden my mind keeps me from what may happen it's hard for me to tell just when the prison walls were made Refrain. |
Around The World | |
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Around The World Written 1993 Verse 1: I left with a hunger for something outside me a taste for adventure with nothing to guide me but deep in my center showing with such clarity to large to pass over was my own insecurity Refrain: around the world and back to you so many countries I passed through my feet touch down in some foreign place and I find myself searching for your face I go around the world and back to you around the world and back to you Verse 2: I left for excitement and journeyed from end to end but no matter where I went I met with no lasting friend for I was a stranger always on the outside looking in I could go on forever and never know where to begin Refrain. Tag: inside out my mind has become I'm just an equation looking for a sum I go around the world and back to you around the world and back to you around the world and back to you |
The Last Song | |
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The Last Song Written 1993 (goodbye to Patsy Cline) Verse 1: when I was young one knee high to everyone I'd sit with my grandma and listen to the radio as I grew I began to sing along when they played one of your songs I whispered the words as off to bed I'd go Refrain: and I remember the last song before I heard you died I just lay on the bed and cried and somehow from that night my heart knew what I would grow up to do Verse 2: we lived a half a mile from anyone with three generations under one roof but I didn't mind there was always someone to talk to and when the day's work was through with the radio in the kitchen we'd start to unwind Refrain. Verse 3: I always looked peculiar not much of a figure the boys often teased me but never when I sang I first felt my inner fire singing in the church choir I swear you could hear us even when the church bells rang Refrain. Refrain. I wanted to be like you I wanted to be like you |
Caroline | |
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Caroline Written 1993 Verse 1: in a family of twelve you can get lost in the faces hand-me-down clothes and worn out shoes no extra money for frills or fancy laces fading now are the crystal clear memories of youth Refrain: her name is Caroline my mother's mother she's lived a long long time but time has been kind to her somehow I never asked what has helped her make it through when so much time has passed I hope I'm lively too Verse 2: my memory of her is that she always looked the same through all of the changes in both of our lives not quick to pass judgement or find someone to blame with strength and grace her spirit survives Refrain. |
God Was A Woman | |
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God Was A Woman Written 1993 Verse 1: Christ was black and probable gay but people don't like to see him that way God was a woman four thousand years ago before patriarchy entered the show how little we know Verse 2: back then lived people in love with the earth who celebrated life and death and birth living in Eden they'd be there still if Moses hadn't killed them claiming Gods will claiming Gods will Verse 3: bloody are the wars of righteousness bring your weapons to the priest to be blessed Hitler and Moses did very much the same they killed so many in God's holy name in God's holy name Verse 1. |
John Doe | |
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John Doe Written 1993 Verse 1: I just had the strangest thought what if everyone was the same matching outfits that we bought all signed for with one name John Doe on every driver's license everywhere you look to me it wouldn't make much sense filling up the telephone book Refrain: differences make the world go round different voices making different sounds different faces make me smile differences make life worth while Verse 2: what if everyone was the same what a drag that would be locked in a dull eternal game no individuality imagine going to a movie and up there on the screen was you you might think "hey groovy" but then you'd know the ending too Refrain. Verse 3: I think that everyone would sleep from boredom's suffocating hand we all would utter not a peep as silence hung upon the land there is no way around it no getting past the point if this is hell you've found it the world would be one messed up joint Refrain. I just had the strangest thought what if everyone was the same |
Silently | |
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Silently Written 1993 Verse 1: silently we sit as if that's all we'll ever do worn and tired we rest because the day will come so soon caught between a five year old and one who's just been born the fabric of our tenderness is stretched and badly torn Refrain: are you there hello I hope some day to meet you twenty years is a long time to wait for you my love are you there hello your face looks so familiar I want to find the ways know you more to love you more Verse 2: what did we once talk about before the talker came filling up the space with shouts of never ending game the silence we enjoy only when both are sound asleep seems to gather distance which our tender hearts both keep Refrain. Verse 3: it's true that there's a strength to us there never was before warmth and understanding I rely on more and more far surpassing passion though I miss that very much sometimes the spark is hidden even when we touch Refrain. |
Enough For Me | |
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Enough For Me Written 1993 Verse 1: Enjoying the suns warmth and also the freeze the coming of an age laughing in the breeze I don't need technology's fortress to keep me safe and sound I just want my feet upon the ground Refrain: if this is all there is it's enough for me if this life is all we have it's enough for me it's enough for me Verse 2: I don't need a heaven floating overhead I don't want a special place to go to when I am dead I'll be happy just to melt into the earth you won't have to cry I'll be smiling right through my last goodbye Refrain. Verse 3: I don't need many other lives to finally get it right I don't want life's mysteries to keep me awake at night I'm just doing my best and after all what else could I do either way we're all just passing through Refrain. |
I Am Alive | |
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I Am Alive Written 1993 Verse 1: It seems I rest for a while and feel my energy return feel the need to start moving again and smile at all there is for me to learn Refrain: I open up my heart open my inner eyes feel at one and a part of the earth and the sky I am alive I am alive I am alive I am alive Verse 2: this body gets tired and sad from the daily pressures of the ego and the mind I often say things are good or bad but if you look close neither is there to find Refrain. Verse 3: so sit here with me my friends feel the spirit flow through you start to receive and send share love with the world around you Refrain. I am alive I am alive |
The Empty Page | |
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The Empty Page Written 1993 Verse 1: The empty page that overflows with words the windy sky which speaks of snow the aching heart that overflows with love the barren field that starts to grow Refrain: new life new growth is starting now growing our roots and digging in new life new growth is starting here there's no place better to begin Verse 2: the empty room that overflows with friends the darkest night which shows a star the broken dream which pushes me to learn the simple truth of who we are Refrain. Refrain. and begin again |
We Become | |
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We Become Written 1993 Verse 1: It's hard to dream to keep you vision forward when life seems unchanging or maybe even going backward it's a simple word despair describing inner anguish it's hard to breath from there or whispered just a single wish Refrain: but when we dream we change the world we open up the pathways of the universe when we strive to understand who we are and who we will become we become Verse 2: it's hard to dream when the days are so hard and nights an endless stream of all the things you never start it's a vicious circle of searching and not finding clinging to other people because the future's light is blinding Refrain. Verse 3: it's hard to dream when you think you're doomed to failure and each unfinished scheme only makes your sentence that more sure the chains that bind you are of your own making look beyond what you believe is true and you may hear the shackles breaking Refrain. we become we become we become |
Inner Dreams | |
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Inner Dreams Written 1993 Verse 1: A hero has died but the vision remains untouched by the ravages of time but now drenched with a crimson stain we all have wept for the passing of a spirit brightly shining with loving arms we kept the dream from dying Refrain: we all are the same beyond the color of our skin when will we begin to share the inner dreams we all want the truth we all share this place lets walk with grace and share the inner dreams share the inner dreams Verse 2: we all turn away maybe just once in a while content to sit on the outside and watch the play while we shake our heads and smile for truth is sometimes hard integrity a chore but here is where we must start to do a little more Refrain. Bridge: the inner dream is a dream of peace worldwide and everlasting not forced upon by outer things but coming from within coming from within Verse 1. Refrain. Bridge. |
Throwing Dirt Upon Your Grave | |
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Throwing Dirt Upon Your Grave Written 1993 Verse 1: you haven't died, but sometimes I wish you would or even move away, out of my neighborhood you still stop by, you say you want to be my friend well I don't treat my friends that way, I need to see an end Refrain: throwing dirt upon your grave wash my hands of it putting nails into your casket laying you to rest, I'm letting go looking toward the future living in the present say goodbye to the past throw some dirt upon your grave Verse 2: you smile at me, as if it wasn't us you come to talk, but it's nothing to discuss I watch the patterns, you seem happy to repeat well I don't want to see anymore, I need the break to be complete Refrain. Verse 3: you say you're leaving, but you never really came I should have seen it, but it's nothing I could name it's complicated, when did loving cease my happiness is dented now, I need to feel release Refrain. throwing dirt upon your grave throwing dirt upon your grave |
Two Hearts | |
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Two Hearts Written 1993 Verse 1: two hearts joining two souls rejoicing each bringing love stronger than two combined two hearts searching two arms reaching touching that place only another can find Refrain: love love is the bringer of all things love love starts out quiet then it sings love love should be part of every day love love is all I have to say Verse 1: two hearts choosing two lives moving closer we are each day to being one two hearts brightened two loads lightened sharing our strength there's nothing we can't overcome Refrain. Refrain. |
Number 36 | |
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Number 36 Written 1992 Verse 1: complicated answers to the questions still unknown complicated reasons we should just let 'em go I don't have the answers in case you haven't guessed I'm turning with the seasons a fool like all the rest Refrain: there are people in pain ever searching for peace yeah from childhood we've been trained to hold instead of release let it go Verse 2: the time that we've spent in other dimensions others wonder where we went we return with no conclusions well I am no prophet you'd be a fool to follow me but a thought I can't forget is that all us fools may just be free Refrain. Verse 3: normal working hours plus overtime at night bowing to the powers which we all agree are right well I question the premise that they know better than me another broken promise just floating out to sea Refrain. |
Come As You Are Party | |
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Come As You Are Party Written 1992 Verse 1: there is no way to control the future you hope you'll reach your goal some time you push and sweat but you may regret all the life left out of your one track mind Refrain: this world is a come as you are party we all hold on to our sacred fears this life is a come as you are party so roll with the laughter and flow with the tears Verse 2: we try to forget the truth of the ages we turn the pages but ignore the story line it's so familiar the things we are hiding this wave we're riding will crash on the rocks of time Refrain. Verse 3: we pit our viewpoints against each other sister and brother are locked in a mortal fight there's no solution unless we change the rules all geniuses and fools must stop looking for wrong and right Refrain. |
Friend | |
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Friend Written 1992 Verse 1: friend will you stay with me a long time warm my heart like sunshine or a fire on a winter's day friend will you come and walk beside me hold my hand so gently that the touch will always stay Refrain: more than lovers much more than friends past all the nonsense that daily life sends more than partners standing side by side the deepest secrets of ourselves we'll never want to hide Verse 2: friend will you share with me your love make today all we can think of and smile when tomorrow's here friend will you be with me on cloudy days help me search for sun rays if it's awhile till the storms clear Refrain. more than ever standing here with you all our wishes and our dreams are finally coming true |
How Do I Change The World | |
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How Do I Change The World Written 1992 Verse 1: I live like anyone else on this floating ball of blue I see things that we've forgotten though no less true on a starry night ablaze with the light of a million suns I wonder how I can make a difference being only one Refrain: I'm searching for an answer trying to find out what do I do to change the world I'm searching through my memory of all the other lifetimes what can I do to change the world Verse 2: I've never been in a protest march I guess that I am afraid I've always shied away from the politics of how our choices are made I try to treat other people as I would treat someone I love sometimes when I see the state of things I wonder if I do enough refrain. Verse 3: is it enough in this time we're living in to simple live or are we actually taking away all that we do not give I'd like to think my life has made an impression on someone but it's hard to tell how much we do has already been done refrain. I'm searching for an answer trying to find out what do I do to change the world |
How Do You Explain | |
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How Do You Explain Written 1992 Verse 1: how do explain about being tired to a child who sleeps eleven hours a day from his elation I am inspired to find the extra energy to play he's holding onto promises unclouded by the atmosphere he's holding onto promises he's a child Verse 2: how do explain about love to a youth who's still waiting to be kissed there's so much that their unaware of then again maybe I'm the one who's missed holding out for promises denying what I held inside holding out for promises I was a child Verse 3: how do you explain about time the constant ticking ticks away the frantic second hand the way you fight it is a crime deny the answer to the question you may never understand you're holding on with promises in the fast lane like a house afire you're holding on with promises you're like a child Verse 4: how do you explain about life complicated explanations unimproved by repetition at time simple movement is such delight at times like this I want to share it with everyone I'm letting go of promises smiling at the gentle breeze I'm letting go of promises I'm still a child |
I Wonder, Is She Smiling | |
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I Wonder, Is She Smiling Written 1992 Verse 1: as I walk a path of pine needles becoming a part of the forest caressing the earth with my heels and toes I stop suddenly and listen I wonder is she smiling Verse 2: we all are dancing with the earth am I dancing with her against her beside her above her below the sun just like the clouds I stop and listen I wonder is she smiling Verse 3: sometimes I'm light like a leaf other times I'm heavy like an elephant stomping harshly on her skin she seems to like the give and take ebb and flow I stop and listen I wonder is she smiling |
Love Is Still Alive | |
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Love Is Still Alive Written 1992 Verse 1: the whole world seemed to stand still as with pain his eyes began to fill the loss was only a balloon and was over quite soon but all the more real Refrain: love is still alive and doing fine though death and birth always intertwine love is still alive love is still alive Verse 2: with trembling hands she untied the string this moment is the movement of everything a simple gesture of giving makes life worth living the world a better place Refrain. Verse 3: the gift was small but very sweet once she had given it she started to retreat I felt there was something to say we say thank you every day but what do we feel Refrain. love is still alive |
The Cat And The Moon | |
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The Cat And The Moon Written 1992 Verse 1: the cat's rolled up like a ball on the sofa there is no breeze to speak of it's late at night the moon is full and drawing me out to dance alone in it's ethereal light Verse 2: the cat rolls over to strike another pose the summer heat covers me like a blanket I do not need the moon takes a few more steps along it's nightly path and I dance with abandon my inhibitions I do not heed Refrain: the cat and the moon and the night and the breeze are taking me away from this one reality the cat and the moon and the night and the breeze are taking me away from this one reality Verse 3: the cat is twitching with dreams I'll never share a whisper of wind now speaks to me gently the moon sways towards me and I towards her I dance with the universe 'though I am all I see Verse 4: the cat now stretches and floats into the air it looks like fun and I join her soon together we float softly above the trees and dance together all the way to the moon Refrain. |
Being Here | |
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Being Here Written 1992 Verse 1: on a day this bleak when the sun turns red it seems the peace I seek won't come until I'm dead on the battleground of life only the fools survive Verse 2: I am tired of being tired my body aches for what I love of all that I've desired it doesn't seem enough on the battle ground of love I surrender with you Refrain: all that I have left is being here is being here with you Verse 3: I gave away my power hand over fist with each passing hour add someone to the list on the battle ground of work I gave it all away Refrain. all I'll ever need is being here is being here with you |
Dancing On The Moon | |
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Dancing On The Moon Written 1992 Verse 1: mission control says all systems go the engines roll and away we go we streak skyward at incredible speeds in our push to move forward the danger no one heeds Refrain: dancing on the moon I'd spin and twirl around there's hardly any gravity to hold me to the ground I leap up into space as graceful as can be but it's all in my mind it's simple not reality dancing on the moon dancing on the moon dancing on the moon dancing on the dancing on the moon Verse 2: we finally touch down and the earth is up I float to the ground, squeeze water from my cup I should feel elated but I'm quite confined this scene is not related to the picture in my mind Refrain. Verse 3: the quarters are small as I quickly pace I know not at all why I'm in this place it's a dream come true but if I truly dream I'd be with you dancing by an earthly stream Refrain. |
Geometry | |
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Geometry Written 1992 Verse 1: I've heard that before why should I believe it if that's all that's in store where do I fit words upon words upon words upon words spilling out like this still no closer to the truth what did I miss Refrain: Speak to me of geometry your unspoken thoughts will come to me whisper soft and sweet equations repeat repeat repeat nonsense rhymes for modern times on unstable ground our knowledge climbs imagination is real and words seldom tell me how you feel Verse 2: your words are outside of me I let in the ones I want to adding to insanity I don't know which parts of me are true words upon words upon words upon words never ending so much to say all beyond comprehending Refrain. |
Grownup's Lullaby | |
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Grownup's Lullaby written 1992 Verse 1: my workday is over now I can laugh and cry let go of worries feel the wonder of a grownup's lullaby if your worries come to get you twirl around and let them fly everything will flow through in a grownup's lullaby Refrain: sleep well and do not worry tomorrow will be fine dream well dream well and let them all come true tomorrow the sun will shine Verse 2: and when the day is done to the sun we say good bye blow a kiss to everyone as a grownup's lullaby sometimes simple things bring a tear to my eye listen while my child sings a grownup's lullaby Refrain. Verse 3: when your days goes bad and you lose the strength to try remember the dreams you've had and the grownup's lullaby when your day keeps getting worse on this you can rely just sing another verse of the grownup's lullaby Refrain. |
It's Only Time | |
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It's Only Time written 1992 Verse 1: it's only time why do I give it so much power to control my life every second every hour it's time to change there's so much more that I could see if I'd just let go of the time slipping away from me Refrain: time spent time went flying away time goes who knows what is a day times change time slows time stands still it's all in your perception after all it's only time Verse 2: it's only time why do we try to slow it down to keep from ageing in our memories we will drown it's just a symbol to mark the passing of an hour a celebration of our passage 'round a star Refrain. Verse 3: it's only time why do we let it rule our lives in the scheme of things only a earth and air survives time heals all wounds as long as we do not add more a ship of fools sailing to an endless shore Refrain. |
Eye Of The Beholder | |
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Eye Of The Beholder written 1992 Verse 1: what are you seeing that I am not how much of me do you see or are we shadow and light moving in a dream but it's real do you see more than I do or I more than you feel aah aah Verse 2: what are you seeing that I am not I walk across the room and the universe changes does the dream ever end or does it evolve with our shadows again and again aah aah Refrain: it's in the eye of the beholder it's all the colors you see it's in the eye of the beholder is it truth you see in me you see in me Verse 3: what are you seeing that I am not is it the heart of the stone that speaks to you caress with chisel and hand I see the surface where's the life only you understand aah aah Verse 4: what are you seeing that I am not do you see the life of the wood like I hear the music of breath movement in every day things relax and release it and my whole world sings aah aah Refrain. |
My Brain | |
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My Brain Written 1992 Verse 1: my brain and I are going for a walk let's meet with some trees and have a talk the branches overhanging start to sway my brain is quite confused but I myself am quite amused I don't care what people say Refrain: after years of day and night you'd think I would get it right and understand what's going on but I don't use my head I flow with the earth instead and life keeps going on and on Verse 2: my brain and I are very different sometimes I wonder where it went it's OK I don't need to know my brain goes traveling in dreams through fantasies and quiet screams it's time to sleep so I don't miss the show Refrain. Verse 3: my brain has been with me all these years waiting impatiently through trials and tears of my feelings it's unconcerned I give my brain thoughts to hold it remembers all that I've been told after all this time what has it learned Refrain. |
And This Is Life | |
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And This Is Life Written 1991 Verse 1: rings around the moon stars in the sky trees are growing rings a leaf shivers and falls the sunset is drifting into the mist rays of light darken turn purple and then are gone Refrain: and this is life letting go feeling safe and unsafe and this is life everywhere feeling pain and loss and joy Verse 2: seasons are turning inside of me the world and I are changing my old patterns fall away Refrain. Verse 3: some days are a challenge others a breeze the wind is collecting leaves then scattering again trees stand as if lifeless barren and cold they wait patiently for the touch of spring to grow Refrain. |
As I've Often Shared With Him | |
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As I've Often Shared With Him written 1991 Verse 1: are you ok I asked him because of the look of his eyes and then to my surprise he smiled where do I begin to tell you all of the changes I feel some days don't seem real lets talk awhile Refrain: I was glad to listen to him to share in his story it helped to talk about it and it eased some of my worry he shared with me as I've often shared with him Refrain. Verse 2: here I am with a family starting a new job it seemed somehow to rob from him today he seemed so sad or resigned to the life he was living I wondered what was missing would he say Refrain. |
Funny World | |
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Funny World Written 1991 Verse 1: it's a funny world if you believe the lies a dream unfurled as freedom dies pay our taxes pay our rent life relaxes when your money's spent Refrain: laugh along or you'll cry forever leave your burdens beside the river float along .... funny world Verse 2: it's a funny life we live these days leave son and wife for work that pays don't look close or you might find what you love most has slipped your mind Refrain. Verse 3: it's a funny way I look at things the sky turns grey and my body sings turn on a dime and leave your hate and you'll have time to celebrate Refrain. |
Another Step | |
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Another Step Written 1991 Verse 1: to step and move that is all where else or what else would I be release myself from hidden chains I've wound around my thoughts release me Refrain: another step another choice evolving and revolving another heart another voice ending and resolving Verse 2: this step right here is where I am it's all I need do right now leave the mind inventing things by being is still and peaceful oh how Refrain. Refrain. another step another choice |
End Of Life | |
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End Of Life Written 1991 Verse 1: the end of life is not so bad the peaceful slumber of winter but do not weep for the dreams you've had they're storing their strength for the new year new year Refrain: winter is sweet winter is sweet as the cycles complete as the cycles complete joy joy sleep sleep rejoice rejoice weep weep give give receive receive love love love love (Musical break) Refrain. Verse 2: be thankful for this life we share all the joy and the sorrow everyone must learn to care but let go of tomorrow tomorrow Refrain. |
The Rivers Flow On | |
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The Rivers Flow On Written 1991 Verse 1: where am I going the paths have started to blur feels like I'm growing but in truth I'm really not sure is this the right move I'm scared is that how I should feel only the future can prove if what I'm feeling is real Refrain: everything changes the future evolves into the past it all rearranges and returns to itself at last the rivers flow on and on and on and on the rivers flow on and on and on and on Verse 2: all things are relative looked at from one side pretending to live in secret we hide looking at the fear the monster dissolves the light shining clear everything evolves Refrain. Verse 3: once again starting is simply an end each a sad parting enemy or friend what's done is done and perfect each day I greet the sun and feel my way Refrain. the rivers flow on and on and on and on the rivers flow on and on and on and on |
Living A Dream | |
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Living A Dream Written 1991 Verse 1: in desolation I used to walk hearing no freedom we used to talk seeing little hope I carried on learning to cope with where I had gone we turned the corner side by side pushed by the wonder of dreams kept inside I went to links I never knew living the strenght my trust in you Refrain: Now I'm living a dream this is something I've always wanted to do I'm living a dream fanticsies and feirytales sometimes come true sometimes I look at it as nothing new I'm living a dream it's a part of me but also a part of you I'm living a dream Verse 2: quiet times I spend a dream becoming real I need to mend the fear I feel I feel the power when I give myself room just like a flower I start to bloom Refrain. I'm living a dream I'm living a dream |
Rhythm Of Life | |
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Rhythm Of Life written 1991 Verse 1: can't you see it? it's in the air can't you hear it? it's everywhere the rhythm of life is coming from the trees can't you hear it? it's floating on the breeze Verse 2: it's like a heartbeat from the ground out in the street and all around if you listen you may learn the rhythm of life is in your every turn Verse 3: feel it pulsing in your soul always cleansing part of the whole we all are part of this lively beat drumming the rhythm I feel complete Verse 4: it's kind of scary when I expand break my boundaries spread across the land part of the rhythm is learning how to flow it feels so good finally to let go |
Then You Came | |
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Then You Came written 1991 Verse 1: crying for some air waiting for someone to care looking for the sun standing in the rain that day is done but I still feel the pain Refrain: then you came and I healed and I wept I took a path so long unkempt we rode on a dream on magical wings you were there beside me together we sing Verse 2: dreaming about you hoping for a dream come true someone to stand and face the darker me to hold my hand together we'll face what we see Refrain. Verse 3: standing at the abyss falling out into bliss I left it all like a worn out shell I heard you call and thought I'd lost you as well Refrain. |
This Weight | |
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This Weight Written 1991 Verse 1: this weight I carry is full of old memories I can't get rid of I seem to keep them as if they were treasures of unknown purpose feather they fall and leaden they stay Refrain: this weight the world on my shoulders this weight holding me down this weight blocking my vision it's time I put the weight down Verse 2: I hold my ballast inside like a lover in case I forget it I look with blinders so I won't have to see it though it fills my vision blocking the pain I block away life Refrain. Verse 3: I keep on pushing just like moving mountains but my feet keep slipping struggle is endless unless I wake up I may push forever better we are if ever we play Refrain. It's time I put the weight down |
Conflict | |
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Conflict Written 1991 Verse 1: the car door slams shut faces painted with pain we both need to talk but we hide our anger in vain we're stuck right here this cycle we seem happy to repeat nothing will ever clear while we continue to retreat Refrain: when the bomb drops on your private hell it feels just like Hiroshima it's a wake up call for all you sleepers on autopilot the walking dead it's time to really live to feel our feelings to look inside I think it's safe now for us to come out from where we hide and really live |
Light Of The Sun | |
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Light Of The Sun Written 1991 Verse 1: friday evening don't know what to say got nowhere to go everthing's dark time is ragging past another day somewhere I know there is a spark Refrain: everything changes it all rearranges everything passes into the diet of the sun don't give up yet how could I forget my life has just begun Verse 2: saturday morning glorious day now lets go for a walk anything but zest breaks down in green bay wonder how theries an awfull lot of talk this is it Refrain. Verse 3: sunday afternoon I didn't go to pray listen to someone elses' word it's not my thing go back to assume the walls are all giving away the whole thing is so absurd that why I say Refrain. my life has just begun my life has just begun |
Cheyenne Canyon | |
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Cheyenne Canyon Written 1990 Verse 1: Snow clings to the fronds of the evergreen yet the sun is shining down water rushes over stones in the valley where the winter winds have blown Verse 2: My footsteps matching time with the universe the trees wave as I pass I notice the wonder of life all around me the flowers in the grass Verse 3: Snow is dripping down like rain from the trees as the temperature starts to rise clouds of grey and white are replaced by the deep blue of the sky Verse 4: the air is fresh and clean when I breathe and I fill my lungs with life I shade my eyes to see more clearly and smile to see my wife |
I Am A Writer | |
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I Am A Writer Written 1990 Verse 1: though I do my job from nine to five and sometimes I cannot see the end there's another part of me that somehow must survive for on that dream my whole life depends Refrain: I am a writer I bare my soul put it down on paper for all to know I am a singer blessed are we and I'll sing forever like a bird singing free Verse 2: I've kept my dream in a cavern deep to let anyone see it I never would dare I did not realise it would die in my keep so now I must bring it outside to share Refrain. Refrain. though I do my job from nine to five |
I've Had A Dream | |
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I've Had A Dream Written 1990 Verse 1: are you afraid of failing... maybe or that you will succeed... I don't know or maybe both at the same time... yes probably so Refrain: I've had a dream since I was twelve of writing songs for everyone why it's so hard for me I don't yet know will it still be a dream when my life is done Verse 2: why don't you start doing... I'm afraid what you want to do... I just want to hide I'll go with you... that won't change what's inside Refrain. Verse 1. |
To Robert Bly | |
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To Robert Bly Written 1990 Verse 1: I read a story that seemed a lot like me some of the things it said and didn't say at times I had to turn away Verse 2: I wrote a story and sang it to the trees and they all bowed their heads for it was sad they thanked the world for what they had Refrain: so the story goes and flows and tumbles ever onward like the sea ride the waves of life and remember that you are always free Verse 4: I shared a story with a few friends of mine and as the telling went it grew in size it ended well to no surprise Verse 5: I lived a story and rewrote many lines I relived many things I thought I'd left behind I even learned to change my mind Refrain. I read a story that seemed a lot like me |
Like A Tree | |
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Like A Tree Written 1990 Verse 1: like a tree I will sing with the flutter of leaves and the joy I will bring to the heart who believes like a tree I will dance with the sunshine and wind we'll swirl in a trance feeling joy without end Refrain: like a tree I balance my roots and branches my energy centered below and above like a tree I stand between earth and sky life and death in peace and love peace and love Verse 2: like a tree I will live at peace with the earth and each breath I give will be filled with mirth like a tree I will grow and caress the sky the wonders I know give me wings to fly Refrain. |
Spirit Rain | |
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Spirit Rain Written 1990 Verse 1: Have you ever felt it rain inside you just like a clear mountain stream washing out the old bringing in the new floating you away just like a dream Refrain: spirit rain wash away the pain spirit rain let me rest in peaceful waters spirit rain fill my soul with gentle movement spirit rain let me share your love Verse 2: We are all born in water in our mother's womb just like the sea and on this world we're all together spirit flows through you as it flows through me Refrain. Verse 1. Refrain. |
There Was A Dream | |
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There Was A Dream Written 1990 Verse 1: there was a dream deep inside of me kept beside the stream waiting patiently with just a touch to set it free Verse 2: there was a fear grown so strong when it was near things went wrong so the dream was hidden waiting all along Verse 3: there was a place deep inside the mind barely a trace impossible to find where the river ran and the dream was kept behind Verse 4: there was a light it seemed so far away almost out of sight in the breeze it would sway and it shown from inside me brighter than the day Verse 5: there was a time when my mind was still I dared to climb over that distant hill and the dream awakened with all the world to fill Verse 6: there is a dream glorious and new kept beside the stream waiting for you with just a touch it will blossom into view with just a touch it will blossom into view |
Trappings | |
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Trappings Written 1990 Verse 1: these trappings I cling to like the breath of life why not die then and be done with it I force them to control me with all my strength Verse 2: clinging to things I become like a black hole empty of anything full of everything sadness pain anxiety happiness Refrain: if I'm letting go I'm clinging to that freedom leave them both there's nothing there just be Verse 3: my mind dwells and categorizes everything nice and neat packed in boxes labeled well in the massive glorious hurricane we call life Verse 4: my knuckles are white from holding everything I try to pry them off with meditation melt them with devotion they and everything disappear in my laughter Refrain. |
Trees | |
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Trees Written 1990 Verse 1: there are trees everywhere I watch them and learn they do not despair when their leaves start to turn they know the cycles move in a pattern sublime with nothing to prove trees have plenty of time Refrain: with roots that are strong and growing each day reach up where you belong through storms you will but sway rejoice in your heart let your spirits swell for we are all a part of the wisdom trees may tell listen well Verse 2: roots spreading wide trees reach toward the sun the wonder inside is shown to everyone the seasons repeat and they continue to grow advance and retreat you reap what you sow Refrain. listen well |
Unfolding My Dreams | |
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Unfolding My Dreams Written 1990 Verse 1: I keep on looking for how to grow searching out what I don't yet know I know I've learned from what I've been through and I'm so glad to learn with you Refrain: everyday is a choice you know life is much more than it seems no matter the changes or where I go I'll keep unfolding my dreams I'll keep unfolding my dreams Verse 2: it may not look like I have much just a house and car and such but I see in you a mirror for me someone to talk with honestly Refrain. Verse 3: we are born with our dreams inside for some of us they will always hide as I grow I see ever more clear how my dreams have brought me here Refrain. won't you unfold your dreams |
Forget The Past | |
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Forget The Past Written 1990 Verse 1: every time we argued I lost I never learned how to say no accepting you no matter what the cost I carry it with me though you don't know Refrain: you want me to forget the past but I can't it's all too real you want me to forgive you but I can't you've hurt me too many times Verse 2: you say you want both of us to win some things don't work out that way I hardly know where to begin saying all I need to say Refrain. Verse 3: they say time heals all wounds but it also hides many more some lessons I forget too soon and take the path I took before Refrain. It's true I love you but then again love doesn't solve everything maybe someday I'll feel you are a friend and pain will disappear from what I sing Refrain. |
I Don't Think | |
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I Don't Think Written 1990 Verse 1: the thoughts that to come to mind right now don't seem to belong but later on I don't know how they'll turn into a song it's wonderful without precedent like a magic spell all the unplanned accidents that fit together well Refrain: usually I don't think I just let it flow balanced on the brink of what I don't know I watch in amazement as words fill the page the thoughts of a lunatic not a sage Verse 2: do those you who do not write wonder what we think of we sit alone late at night and blindly speak of love is there any rhyme or reason to the things I've said is it simply an expulsion of the thoughts in my head Refrain. Verse 3: when I try to work it out it all just falls apart I am better off without a doubt relying on my heart my mind is so controlled by the future and the past forget all you've been told and be free at last Refrain. I watch in amazement as words fill the page the thoughts of a lunatic not a sage |
I Forgive You | |
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I Forgive You Written 1990 Verse 1: I forgive you won't you try hard to remember how you hurt me let's start from here and find a brand new way to be let's bridge the gap between you and me Verse 2: I forgive you listen to my words and understand me I know you didn't mean to do what you did but that doesn't change the pain I'd like someday to call you friend I'd like the sorrow to end Verse 3: I forgive you I've learned from you you are my enemy I see things in you that I don't want to see in me but looking always sets me free sets me free Bridge: The love was stronger The love remains The love was stronger than the pain Verse 1. I forgive you |
Nothing To Strike At | |
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Nothing To Strike At Written 1990 Verse 1: you've stolen the devil from my hands by the time I named you, you were far away the person who hit me is gone and all that you've left me is a sad old man Refrain: I don't have anything to strike at just a void that once was you you act as if it was someone else instead of me and you Verse 2: you don't remember what you did well how do you think that makes me feel I'm not important enough to you even to acknowledge that it was real Refrain. Verse 3: it's a little game you play I turn to fight and there's no one there you strike and then drift away and then you're puzzled by my despair Refrain. Verse 4: I'm so damn tired of this trying to explain what you won't see trying to open your eyes when you're just trying to keep them closed Refrain. me and you |
The World Started Turning | |
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The World Started Turning Written 1990 Verse 1: when we meet it was different not like meeting for the first time your eyes seemed to accept me I'm sure the same look was in mine Refrain: the world starting turning a different direction the sky turned colors that it never had before looking back now all I remember for certain is that I wanted to be with you more Verse 2: I remember waiting to see you nothing else seemed as real hours passed anticipating just enjoying how I feel Refrain. Verse 3: each day passing before us joined together make up life though we're not who we used to be your eyes still shine as bright Refrain. |
You See What You Want To | |
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You See What You Want To Written 1990 Verse 1: I've tried to show you the pain inside the things you do that hurt me so I've tried to help you change your life but it does no good if you don't want to it must be lonely in your private world but very comforting to know it will never change I'd like to bring you outside one day to look me in the eye and see who I really am Refrain: you see what you want to cover your ears and close your eyes you see what you want to warm and safe inside your lies you see what you want to wether or not it's true you see what you want to so what else can I do Verse 2: it seems you push away the ones you love or those who might love you if given a chance your anger burns inside your heart will you love again or ever live I have the same disease inside of me like a cancer left alone it will grow I release a little each passing day by looking at the pain I let it go Refrain. Verse 3: I see your smile as a shield you wear convincing me that everything is fine you want me to share in your lie but blocking the pain you block the love each passing day I learn a little more each step I take takes me further away from you and where you chose to be I can't believe you don't want to grow Refrain. what else can I do |
For Every Star | |
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For Every Star Written 1989 Verse 1: for every star in the sky there is a smile for you I always smile for you and me for every wave on the sea there is a laugh for you I always laugh with you my dear Refrain: I love every part of you even parts that you don't want me to the world is what you create together we can make it great Verse 2: for every bird in the sky there is a time for you there's always time for you and me for every leaf on the trees there is a dream for you I always dream with you my dear Refrain. Verse 3: for every ray of light there is a path for you so many ways for you to go for all the water in the ocean there is love for you I'll always love you my dear Refrain. |
There In My Valley | |
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There In My Valley Written 1989 Verse 1: once in London town I did stay for one night and also a day there all the people are pressed between walls and their voices are echoing calls Refrain: at night I dreamed of my sunny glen and I dreamed of old family and friends and God willing I'll be there again there in my valley I'll stay till the end Verse 2: on my journey I went to the sea where the wind and the water are free but my heart was free not at all at twilight I heard your lovely voice call Refrain. Verse 3: as I travelled away from thee many a wondrous sight I did see but none as wondrous as your lovely smile to see it again I shall travel the miles Refrain. |
Dance On The Stars | |
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Dance On The Stars Written 1989 Verse 1: oh we fly on wings of light to burn our thoughts in the fires of the sun we walk in endless delight when our body, mind and spirit are one Refrain: we dance on the stars in our mind as we share our gift with you we yearn and search then find holiness in all that we do Verse 2: our wings spread wide as we dance we dance in our body as we dance in our soul angels are not here by chance expressing ourselves we merge with the whole Refrain. water flows to the sea love will carry us home water flows to the sea love will carry us home water flows to the sea love will carry us home water flows to the sea love will carry us home |
God Lives Here | |
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God Lives Here Written 1989 Verse 1: when you are young dreams are real but as time goes by we learn not to feel throw away your prison awaken today can you come out to play Verse 2: look inside yourself peel away the pain find your dream which you've hidden again bring it to the water immerse it in the sea come and fly with me Verse 3: look with the eyes of a child see the color of air dance with angels floating everywhere open more than your eyes don't be afraid look at all you've made Verse 4: I am still afraid that dreams don't come true when I feel alone in what I'm going through I open up my hearts door and then I see it clear God lives here God lives here |
Hear With Your Heart | |
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Hear With Your Heart Written 1989 Verse 1: don't listen to my words they seek but do not find they fly out like flocks of birds and rest upon my wandering mind truth is not in what I say but in what I do open to the truth today potential that's inside of you Refrain: close your ears hear with your heart close your eyes look with your mind leave your senses calm your mind and be all you can be if you hear with your heart Verse 2: don't be fooled by what you see I don't know a thing I'm no more a saint than thee I just like to sing look inside yourself for truth don't judge what is there why should you need more as proof than simple breathing air Refrain. |
If I Didn't | |
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If I Didn't Written 1989 Verse 1: do you think I'm always playful that I haven't a care smiling and joyful with energy to spare it's not true I have my pain which I often hide we all show a little rain but not all there is inside Refrain: if I didn't have hope how could I keep on going if I didn't share a dream how could I sleep at night if I didn't have faith how would I face a new morning if I didn't give love how could I live how could I die how could I love Verse 1: at times I feel a flood of energy and song as if looking through the mud I see what was there all along at other times I'm black gone is the light that shown searching for the way back utterly alone Refrain. |
It's A Wonderful Life | |
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It's A Wonderful Life Written 1989 Verse 1: think of all you've done all the lives you touch the moon and stars and sun you mean just as much take time to reflect of good and bad think again there's no such thing as perfect except what you've always been Refrain: it's a wonderful life I hope you agree both happy and sad magic and ordinary we are always learning to live more than the light at peace with the seasons turning it's a wonderful life it's a wonderful life Verse 2: you know that we all make this world in which we live like a peaceful lake a love which you give everything works out it's written like a play but it also is about simply living day to day Refrain. it's a wonderful life |
Let It Go | |
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Let It Go Written 1989 Verse 1: so many emotions I haven't shown if only I had known the price I pay for holding all of them here inside the ones I hide will come out someday Refrain: it's time to let it go emotions stronger than I can speak it's time to let it go then maybe I'll find the peace I seek Verse 2: it's frightening to think of all the pain I try to restrain make it seem so small at times I just have to let it out scream and shout at nothing at all Refrain. so many feeling I haven't shared I never dared they're much too real if I ignore them they'll go away but really they stay to haunt what I feel Refrain. remember your trials they made you strong it doesn't last long the pain you live hard times are not a waste sorrows bitter taste shows how much you can give Refrain. |
Let The Sunshine Fill You |
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