When I fear, I believe
When I'm safe, I turn away
Just who do I deceive
As I change from day to day?
Like sand through my fingers
I watch you slip away
Like those dreams you try to hold
They leave when you are away
Oh, won't you come back?
Oh, won't you come back?
Given time, will I see?
Will I ever know your face?
And when I think I'm almost there
I only find an empty space
Like sand through my fingers
I watch it slip away
Like those dreams you try to hold
They leave when you are away
Oh, won't you come back?
Oh, won't you come back?
Oh, won't you come back?
Oh, won't you come back?
Given time, will I see?
Given time, will I know?
Won't you come back?
Won't you come back?
Won't you come back?
Won't you come back?
Won't you come back?
Won't you come back?
Won't you come back?
Won't you come back?
Won't you come back?
I try to paint pictures drawn from my world
A song is my canvas, brush strokes are words
But do I portray love, that is just my ideal
Like sculptures of stone that can never be real
For I am a man with romance in my soul
Do I cry for the moon as I reach for my goal
Looking for a perfect love
Longing for a perfect love
Born of such innocence, how little we save
Our spirits are tempered from cradle to grave
If one drop of virtue can somehow survive
From oceans of doubt all our dreams can arise
For I am a man with a child in his soul
I live on my hopes as I follow that road
Looking for the perfect love
Longing for the perfect love
A thirst for perfection is in every heart
Like the painter who won't be content with his art
For those who drink deeply, all dreams heavy wine
Look for heaven on earth, see a world more divine
Looking for a perfect love
Longing for a perfect love
Looking for a perfect love
If only I'd tried a little harder
To reach this goal
To reach your soul
If only we'd been a little closer
If only we'd pulled together
I'll try to leave behind
This sense of wasted time
So much promise we denied
If only I'd let go of my pride
Cast my doubts and fears aside
All this I should have known
All this I should have known
Hold me one more time
Hold me while we dance together
Hold me now our love has gone
We tried to talk to no avail
We knew inside that this had failed
With you, I could never say what lay within my heart
With you, there was always something keeping us apart
With you, I was never really sure
Hold me one more time
Hold me while we dance together
Hold me now our love has gone
We tried to talk to no avail
We knew inside that this had failed
All this I should have known
I can't stand this tension
I'm pulling out my hair
I sweat blood day and night for you
You know this can't be fair
Tearing at my very soul
Wounding me with words
Shaking, as I lose control
I must be on the verge
You've even got me crawling
On my hands and knees for you
I'm just your private clown
And there's no trick that I won't do
Ah, baby you've got me jumping like a monkey
I'm so crazy, I'll do any trick for you
Baby, you've got me jumping like a monkey
I'm so crazy, I'll do any trick for you
Doctor just can't cure me
Of this strange disease
All the symptoms that I show
Won't remedy with ease
Madness, chugging like a train
I'm fixed upon these rails
When the fuse goes in my brain
My sanity will fail
Ah, baby you've got me jumping like a monkey
I'm so crazy, I'll do any trick for you
Baby, you've got me jumping like a monkey
I'm so crazy, I'll do any trick for you
I'm just your whipping, boy
Hangin' on each word you say
Love, so near insanity
My desire for love had overcome my senses
I longed for someone who could hold me
An open heart lets go of all defenses
Her real intentions had been there to see
I believed it right to keep my devotion
It's so hard to fight when dreams are in motion
For love or money
Do you give me your affection?
For love or money
Do you tear at my emotions?
Only time can tell, the truth in all our feelings
It's cruel to think that you could use me so
When we're blind with love, much can be deceiving
I must confess this thought, I'm scared to know
I believed it right to keep my devotion
It's so hard to fight when dreams are in motion
For love or money
Do you give me your affection?
For love or money
Do you tear at my emotions?
Do you live a lie, you keep so much inside
Will you bleed me dry, one fear I just can't hide
For love or money
Do you give me your affection?
For love or money
Every move you made before was never meant for real
Over my naivety is this how I should feel?
Burning with my own desire, visions that all seem so clear
Now I see this in your eyes, they'll never ever be another one
Don't tell me lies
Don't tell me lies
Looking back I realize it's always been this way
We must note what has gone and never turn away
When desire takes hold of me, what I've seen just sets me free
Now I see this in your eyes, they'll never ever be another one
Don't tell me lies
Don't tell me lies
Don't tell me lies
Broken loose from indecision
Now I'm alright on my own
Still I wait from your confession
I guess I'm alright on my own
Don't tell me lies
Don't tell me lies
Don't, don't, don't tell me, Don't, don't, don't tell me
Don't tell me lies
When you left home and moved to Ohio
The summer had come to an end.
My best friend goes, I try to follow,
Running as you disappear.
Stay.
You know how bad this hurts.
It's been three weeks and just gets worse.
Come back to PA.
Forever this time.
Greg's last day is our last chance to be best friends
Until we say 'goodbye' and 'I'll try to see you when the weather clears.
Then I went home and prayed that tomorrow
You would turn the car right back around.
Evergreen Rd just won't feel the same,
Since your gone.
Greg's last day is our last chance to be best friends
Until we say 'goodbye' and 'I'll try to see you when the weather clears.
Greg's last day is our last chance to be best friends
Until we say 'goodbye' and 'I'll try to see you when the weather clears.
Betterman I am since I
Come into contact with you
And you taught so many things about myself
and you know this is true
but now we are apart and its all my fault
cos you know I need to be alone
Don't know myself
so how can I share me with you girl or anyone
Don't want to be a thorn in your side
good woman
Always be the one
to make you cry
Don't wanna be that guy
Good woman
cos you deserve everything
and I got nothing so leave me
and i'll go away better off I stay
Far from you,
because you are beautiful
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
Now typical man
I am because you think
I want my cake and eat it too
Cos say I can't be in a relationship
but I still feel for you
Cos you are the best woman
This old man has ever met
You taught me about my soul
you shared with me your magic
Don't want to be a thorn in your side
good woman
Always be the one
to make you cry
Don't wanna be that guy
Good woman
cos you deserve everything
and I got nothing so leave me
and i'll go away better off I stay
Far from you,
because you are beautiful
Betterman I am since I
Come into contact with you
And you taught
so many things about myself
and you know this is true
but now we are apart and its all my fault
cos you know I need to be alone
Don't know myself
so how can I share me with you girl
or anyone
Cause you are
BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL WOMAN?BETTER MAN I AM COS OF YOU?
Different faces other races
new conditions old traditions
all are one
From the humble to the mighty
those in need and those with plenty
all are one
yes we all are one
Let's work together now
towards a better kind of world
one for our children's child
Let's work together now
respect our neighbor's way of life
we've got to harmonize
Learn to give without return
and you will find yourself
with all the friends you need
All these problems on this earth
are only due to selfish acts of men's on greed
let's stop all this creed
Let's work together now
let's make a better kind of world
think of our children's child
please work together now
respect each person's way of life
let's start to harmonize
Different faces other races
new conditions old traditions
all are one
From the humble to the mighty
those in need and those with plenty
all are one, yes we all are one
Let's work together now
let's make a better kind of world
think of our children's child
please work together now
respect each person's way of life
let's start to harmonize
let's work together now
let's make a better kind of world
think of our children's child
Church on White
Bleed the pot
When you're hot you're hot
And when enough is enough
Do the fakers drop out?
Promise me
You will always be
Too awake to be famous
Too wired to be safe
But all you really wanted
Was everything
Plus everything
And the truth
I only poured you
Half a line
Carry on
It's a marathon
Take me off the list
I don't want to be missed
Carrion
Its what we all become
From small minds and tall trees
Away from the action
But all you ever wanted
Was everything
And everything
Plus the truth
I only poured you
Half alive
Half alive
I only poured you half a lie
(Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant)
Well, I used to wake the mornin'
Before the rooster crowed
Searchin' for soda bottles
To get myself some dough
Brought 'em down to the corner
Down to the country store
Cash 'em in, and give my money
To a man named Curtis Loew
Old Curt was a black man
With white curly hair
When he had a fifth of wine
He did not have a care
He used to own an old Dobro
Used to play it 'cross his knee
I'd give old Curt my money
He'd play all day for me
chorus:
Play me a song
Curtis Loew, Curtis Loew
Well, I got your drinkin' money
Tune up your Dobro
People said he was useless
Them people all were fools
'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker
To ever play the blues
He looked to be sixty
And maybe I was ten
Mama used to whoop me
But I'd go see him again
I'd clap my hands, stomp my feet
Try to stay in time
He'd play me a song or two
Then take another drink of wine
chorus
Yes, sir
On the day old Curtis died
Nobody came to pray
Ol' preacher said some words
And they chunked him in the clay
Well, he lived a lifetime
Playin' the black man's blues
And on the day he lost his life
That's all he had to lose
Play me a song
Curtis Loew, hey Curtis Loew
I wish that you was here so
Everyone would know
People said he was useless
Them people all were fools
'Cause Curtis you're the finest picker
To ever play the blues
Tell me I'm only dreaming and I'll believe you
Can't see how this could be true
Surrounded by feelings I hardly recognise
I look for explanations I'm taken by surprise
If you told me yesterday that I could feel this way
I would sure enough call you a liar to your face
[CHORUS:]
Because I'm shocked by the power
(Shocked) ooh
Shocked by the power of love
I was rocked to my very foundations
Shocked by the power, shocked by the power
Maybe this time tomorrow
I'll discover this ain't really real
'Cos it struck me like lightning
Like a bolt out of the blue
Emotions inside me, all over you
I'm high above the Universe, losing track of time
And falling free
I can't believe that you are really mine
[CHORUS:]
Shocked, like the lightning from up above
Down from the heavens and it gave me love
From a man who respects me
Loves my mind as well as my body
No retreat and no surrender
Equal to you regardless of gender
Giving me love that is warm and tender
That's why I gotta tell ya
You and I are of the same mind
It seems to me that we're one of a kind
It's true to say that when love is blind
But then true love is so hard to find
You respect me and the things I do
It was meant to be
I was made for you
Open the door to my heart, it's stopped
And I'm shocked....
[CHORUS:]
Surrounded by feelings I hardly recognise,
I look for explanations I'm taken by surprise.
'Cos it struck me like lightning,
Like a bolt out of the blue,
Emotions inside me, all over you.
[CHORUS:]
[repeat fade]
Mama please don't go
Won't you stay here for one more day
I've been your boy for so long now
There's so much I still have to say
Sky rips open, and I hold my heart in my hand
Like a soldier on his very last day
Cried myself to sleep that night, and I listened
As I heard the angels sing
[Chorus:]
Sha la la la Sha la la la, I'm going home.
Sha la la la Sha la la la, I'm going home.
Something inside makes me scream
How could God take you from a little boy
He'll be alright, he's by my side
He's no little boy, he's my pride and joy
[Repeat chorus]
Summer on the radio and the phone rings
And it was Jeanette
She said boy we had to let her go
I begged her no, no not yet
You left six of us to fend for ourselves
I guess it's part of someone's master plan
I see you laughing, you're my best friend
You're the light of the lamb, and I cried
as the angels sing
[Repeat chorus twice]
Take me aha
Take me aha aha
Take me aha
Take me aha aha
Take me to the church of The KLF
Take me to the church of The KLF!
Love...
Peace...
Love and Hate
War and Peace
They've all been tried before
How have you been?
I haven't seen you for so long
As strange as it seems
The memories of you linger on
Remember that day
My car broke down in the rain
Well, all you could say
Was let's kill time another way
We thought our love would do it
But then we seem to lose it
But we are doing fine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
Through a friend of mine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
You seem to be happy
You found someone who understands
Well, how about me?
Yes, I am still a single man
We thought our love would do it
But then we seem to lose it
But we are doing fine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
Through a friend of mine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
I hear, I hear you're doing fine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
Through a friend of mine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
It seems we're like two ships at sea
That sail with different destinies
Only together for awhile
Now you've got your life, I've got mine
It's funny how things can change with time
Only together for a while
We thought our love would do it
But then we seem to lose it
But we are doing fine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
Through a friend of mine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
I hear, I hear you're doing fine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
Through a friend of mine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
We thought our love would do it
But then we seem to lose it
We thought our love would do it
But we are doing fine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
Through a friend of mine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
I hear, I hear you're doing fine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
Through a friend of mine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
I hear you're doing fine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
Through a friend of mine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
I hear, I hear, I hear you're doing fine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
Through a friend of mine
(Doing fine, I hear you're doing fine)
I hear you're doing fine
When I was young
Old man sat me on his knee
He told me if I had a dream
I could be what I wanna be
Now life goes on
A voice echoes in the wind
It's telling me to carry on
Now I know that it's him
He said
Whoa, watch out boy
Don't go messin' with your life 'cause it ain't no toy
Lord help ya to carry life's load
It could all pass you by down on Dead Man's Road
Now I got a good woman
You know she's lookin' out for me
And if I get a little blind
You know she helps me to see
But I gotta keep a runnin'
Cause they're catchin' up to me
I think I hear that voice again
This time it says to me
He said
Whoa, watch out boy
Don't go messin' with your life 'cause it ain't no toy
Lord help ya to carry life's load
Don't you let it pass you by down on Dead Man's Road
Look out
When I was young
Old man sat me on his knee
He told me if I had a dream
I could be what I wanna be
Now life goes on
A voice echoes in the wind
It's telling me to carry on
Now I know that it's him
He said
Whoa, watch out boy
Don't go messin' with your life 'cause it ain't no toy
Lord help ya to carry life's load
Don't you let it pass you by down on Dead Man's Road
Whoa, watch out boy
Don't go messin' with your life 'cause it ain't no toy
Lord help ya to carry life's load
Don't you let it pass you by down on Dead Man's Road
Whoa, watch out boy
Don't go messin' with your life 'cause it ain't no toy
Lord help ya to carry life's load
Don't you let it pass you by down on Dead Man's Road
In the corner of a bar a fat man sweats with a fistful of dirty dollars
Well, he pushed so far when he tried to bet like Newman in the Hustler
There's a baby blonde with cool blue eyes she wants to be Monroe
for fame she longs that shinning prize to be a star of a movie show
All that jazz, that Hollywood jazz
keeps them moving on
All that jazz, that Hollywood jazz
By a pinbal machine a young man runs his fingers through his hair
On the silver screen he's seen James Dean's fame he wants to share
There's a chorus girl works noght and day she slaves to learn her trade
She'd give the world, keen down and pay
The be star of a Broadway stage
All that jazz, that Hollywood jazz
keeps them moving on
All that jazz, that Hollywood jazz
They just float around in that Tinseltown
Ride the breeze that may blow the stardom
Famous party night was my smile alright
Shake those hands that may guide their fortune
There in the game where the strongest will survive
The weak fall by the wayside
All that jazz, that Hollywood jazz
keeps them moving on, keeps them moving on
All that jazz, that Hollywood jazz
keeps them moving on, keeps them moving on
All that jazz, that Hollywood jazz
King of all days
we live to bring you praise
be exalted, you're the only one for me
Lord of the earth
our lives you are worth
be exalted, you're the only one for me
Breaking away from our fears
we are liberated
living like there's no tomorrow
in your freedom
alive
Prince of all peace
we live for you in purity
be exalted, you're the only one for me
Breaking away from our fears
we are liberated
living like there's no tomorrow
in your freedom
I've become alive
Breaking away from our fears
we are liberated
living like there's no tomorrow
in your freedom
I've become alive (alive)
There is no other way (there is no other way)
there is no other grace
that can save me
(x3)
Breaking away from our fears
we are liberated
living like there's no tomorrow
in your freedom
Breaking away from our fears
we are liberated
living like there's no tomorrow
in your freedom
There she lies silent in slumber
How she moves my soul in precious moments like these
The scent on her skin makes me remember
Wonders of a woman that are not always seen
My spirit to my lady belongs
I'll show my devotion in singing my song
Oh, woman, woman, you are a treasure to me
Woman, woman, you shape my destiny
Evening brings a delicate sunlight
A warm and gentle glow bathes her body in gold
Some kind of magic, moves me inside
The mysteries of love we find just seem to unfold
This shining moment left me so dazed
The force of my love made me so amazed
Oh, woman, woman, you are a treasure to me
Woman, woman, you shape my destiny
The splendor of a raging seas, the peace of waters calm
All this beauty lies within the lady in my arms
The music of this strange event would move a man of stone
Once you know the taste of love, your hunger only grows
Woman, woman, you are a treasure to me
Hands To Heaven - Breathe
As I watch you move, across the moonlit room
There's so much tenderness in your loving
Tomorrow I must leave, the dawn knows no reprieve
God give me strength when I am leaving...
So raise your hands to heaven and pray
That we'll be back together someday
Tonight, I need your sweet caress
Hold me in the darkness
Tonight, you calm my restlessness
You relieve my sadness
As we move to embrace, tears run down your face
I whisper words of love, so softly
I can't believe this pain, it's driving me insane
Without your touch, life will be lonely
So raise your hands to heaven and pray
That we'll be back together someday
Tonight, I need your sweet caress
Hold me in the darkness
Tonight, you calm my restlessness
You relieve my sadness
Morning has come, another day
How Can I Fall - Breathe
Give me time to care, the moments here for us to share
Still my heart is not always there
What more can I say to you
Could I lie to you, I'm just too weak to face the truth
Now I know I should make a move
What more can I say
How can I fall, how can I fall
When you just won't give me reasons
When you just won't give me reasons at all
When all faith is gone, I fight myself to carry on
Yet I know of the harm I do, what more can I say to you
Now I hold this line, I know the choice to leave is mine
I can't help what I feel inside
What more can I say
How can I fall, how can I fall
When you just won't give me reasons
When you just won't give me reasons at all
I'll follow through, I'll see I do
When the time is more right for you
I'll make that move, and when I do
Will I doubt again, the way I do
How can I fall, how can I fall
When you just won't give me reasons at all
How can I fall, how can I fall
When you just won't give me reasons
When you just won't give me reasons
How can I fall, how can I fall
When you just won't give me reasons
When you just won't give me reasons
Just won't give me reasons
Just won't give me reasons at all
How can I fall, I fall, I fall
How can I fall for you
How can I fall, how can I fall
When you just won't give me reasons
A painted lady sings a lullaby
A raindrop falls from an empty sky
A steamboat's lying on a river bed
The captain smiles and his eyes are red
Mississippi water washing over me
Mississippi water washing over me
A lady's riding bareback on a horse
I know that Babylon must be her course
An old man's laughing at the dead of night
But I don't care if he is black or white
Mississippi water washing over me
Mississippi water washing over me
The summer heat burns the skin on my face
And the trees shimmer so in this quiet place
A bird up high sings a song that I know
And those sweet melodies fall down like snow
A crowd of people watch an empty stage
There's no performers but still they stay
Moonlight dances on a slide trombone
The captain whistles as he wanders home
Mississippi water washing over me
Mississippi water washing over me
Mississippi water washing over me
Mississippi water washing over me
Mississippi water
Mississippi water
Mississippi water washing over me
Mississippi water washing over me
Mississippi water washing over me
God knows I work so many hours
I need a change of scene
I know some day I will fight the power
To be a man of means
Be a part of that game where your money's talking
Ride that train to where your fortune's smiling
Leave behind a poor man's life, his days are bitches
I have dreams of trading rags for riches
Monday morning blues
You know a prayer will see me through
Monday morning blues
You know I'll make my dreams come true
It's so routine, this life I'm leading
I've got to break away
I must to be mad, it's soul destroying
No man should live this way
Should I reach for the sky or just wait for mercy
Don't ask why then leave the answer to history
If a man should know his place, some men live in sorrow
With or without grace I'll fight for tomorrow
Monday morning blues
You know a prayer will see me through
Monday morning blues
Album: Peace of Mind
Song: Say a Prayer
(D. Glasper / M. Lillington)
(These lyrics are as they are written on the album sleeve, and may
vary slightly from those actually sung by David on the tracks)
Verse:
Sweet sugar pumping through my veins
Everywhere is on a wire
Sweet sugar you say it's just a game
Soon to be your one desire
When the devil holds your hand
Then you know he's in command
Of temptation
Like the beauty of a rose
Or a summer that will go
Where's salavation
Chorus:
Say a little prayer, say a little prayer for me
Say a little prayer, say a little prayer for me
Verse:
Sweet sugar your world just tumbles down
How you hunger for illusion
Sweet sugar will take more than you own
All you have is your confusion
You'll be standing in the rain
You'll be crying out in shame
For mercy
So you turn to every man
Say you need a helping hand
Don't desert me
Chorus:
Say a little prayer, say a little prayer for me
Say a little prayer, say a little prayer for me
Say a little prayer, say a little prayer for me
Bridge:
I don't know what I've done with my life
I don't know what to think of all this wasted time
I was in search of paradise
Yet this seems a heavy price to pay
Chorus:
Say a little prayer, say a little prayer for me
Won't you say a prayer
Say a little prayer, say a little prayer for me
Won't you say a prayer
Say a little prayer
Say a little prayer
(c) 1990 Virgin Music Inc.
Reproduced without permission
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Another shot of courage in a whiskey glass
I'm frozen with desire every time you walk past
Distant admiration just won't get me near
God knows I've tried so hard to shake away all my fears
I wish I had the courage just to say hello
To say hello to you
I wish I had the courage just to say hello
To say hello to you
Even when you smiled at me across the room
That chance for conversation I let go like a fool
I wish I had the courage just to say hello
To say hello to you
I wish I had the courage just to say hello
To say hello to you
To say hello to you, to say hello to you
To say hello to you, to say hello to you
I once had a dream I shed my skin
I turned into some superman and things were fine
Because you were simply mine
But dreams don't last
Got to face reality and make a move
Living with this fantasy, I know it's no use
I wish I had the courage just to say hello
To say hello to you
I wish I had the courage just to say hello
To say hello to you
I wish I had the courage just to say hello
To say hello to you
I wish I had the courage just to say hello
To say hello to you
To say hello, to say hello
To say hello to you, to you
To say hello, to say hello
To say hello to you, to you
To say hello, to say hello
To say hello to you, to you
To say hello, to say hello
To say hello to you, to you
To say hello, to say hello
To say hello to you, to you
To say hello, to say hello
You're the peace that i need
the truth that i seek
my hope is in you
i live for you
Desire of my heart
So i wake up wake up
shout for joy
in your presence
the place i am with all that you are
all of my hopes and all of my dreams
i can reach within me, is you
You're the peace in the storm
the calm in the clouds
my hope is in you
i live for you
Desire of my heart
So i wake up wake up
shout for joy
in your presence
the place i am with all that you are
all of my hopes and all of my dreams
i can reach within me, is you
True love is everlasting
You're truth it always stands
the light that's shining brightly
my life is in your hands
my hope is in you
i live for you
Desire of my heart
So i wake up wake up
shout for joy
in your presence
the place i am with all that you are
all of my hopes and all of my dreams
i can reach within me, is you
(x2)
Like a desert blooms with new fallen rains
The joy you bring me makes me live just the same
Like a northern star that shines through the night
The peace you offer feels so right
I can't live without your love, without your love
If you were to leave me now
I would be lost somehow, without your love
As mother nature makes her seasons go by
Both our lives are just as deeply entwined
All the ocean's waters flow into one
Just like this union we've begun
I can't live without your love, without your love
Without your love, without your love
If you were to leave me now
I would be lost somehow
Without your love, one empty space
One fear that I could never face
Without your love, those silent tears
Those are the payment for your years
Without your love, I'd lose my way
I'd never see the light of day
Without your love, I could never trust this way again
Without your love
Without your love
Without your love
Everday's a new beginning
Filled with tales untold
Through a tainted window
We all watch our lives unfold
And so it goes on and on, on and on
And so it goes
Some doors happen to be open
While others still stay closed
Why we try to plan ahead
Nobody truly knows what tomorrow holds
Oooo
That's how the story goes
Oh yeah
I know life may not always go
The way you planned it
You can't stand it
Your left alone
and abandoned
Oooo
I know the one who's in control
How he made you, won't leave you
Forsake you or deceive you
Yea ... a...
Unexpected turns
The lead us off the beaten path
We end up in the desert
Wondering how long will we last
Before we crash and burn
And all our hopes turn into fears
There's beauty in the brokeness
For inside if we find
Pain produces character
Like grapes squeezed into wine
And over time
We'll see how divinely we were designed
I know life may not always go
The way you planned it
You can't stand it
Your left alone
and abandoned
Oooo
I know the one who's in control
How he made you, won't leave you
Forsake you or deceive you
Yea ... a...
Life's surprises
Can paralyze us
And leaves us by the wayside
Dying to find a reason
To keep on breathing
When all hope is gone
To keep on believing
To keep on believing
I know life may not always go
The way you planned it
You can't stand it
Your left alone
and abandoned
Oooo
I know life may not always go
The way you planned it
You can't stand it
Your left alone
and abandoned
Oooo
I know the one who's in control
How he made you, won't leave you
Forsake you or deceive you
He won't leave you
I never thought that I would meet that special someone til
You came along and froze me still
I'm not sure that we were meant to be together yet
I can't stop thinking bout you-u-u-u-u
We both got a lot on our plate and we don't wanna make
A mistake that will take us away from the Way
I'll give you time and space, oh but just in case you didn't notice
I wanted you to know this
You should know how much i love you
It hasn't changed since the moment that we met
Let me remind you i'm crazy about you
In case you ever happen to forget
Never in my life have I felt like this, never knew my heart could melt like this
I'm like an ice cream sundae on a hot sunny summer day I need to find shade
But next to you's where I wanna be, I'm so anxious but true love's worth waitin for so i''m
gone stay patient, i can't ignore this feelin inside but I can control it,
So let's take our time and slowly move forward
Or I will end up way ahead of myself, my heart is on fire I don't want it to melt
You're the type of lady I can already tell, I could lose it all for and still be well
Okay then, let me slow down before I get a little bit ahead of myself and accidentally slip
up and say somethin that I can't take back, well, it might be too late for that so here it is
love
If you're second guessin, lets ask the tough questions
Test this love to see if it's for real
I ain't goin nowhere til' you say it's over
I'm back by popular demand
Well not really, but my optimism's grand
A little success has got me in a jam
I never thought I'ld say I got too many fans
You can thank my face for that, i mean wait
Myspace, Facebook, lets face the facts
I'm at the bottom of the charts, but we aiming high
Kinda hard when they still can't say your name right
Took some time away from the game
Came back same thing though times have changed
I'm no longer that dude from that 70's show
Now I'm the guy who's video is in American Eagle
I stay fly like seagulls got hair like the Beatles
Spit truth for the people just call this a sequal
We get knocked down but we get right back up
Keep on comin back we k-k-keep on comin back for more
There is a fire burns deep inside us
we're the comeback kids kids we're the comeback kids
Round 2, they're askin' what's new
How you gonna comeback B what you gonna do?
Took a couple shots to the face from some critics
Can't imagine what they gonna say when they hear this
I'm done tryin' to fit in, thought about quittin'
Can't stop now we can't afford to give in
Learned my lesson through facin' opposition
If life doesn't hurt then we're not really livin'
So we take punch after punch like
Cassius Clay or Sugar Ray you see
This hard knock life might make my heart break
But you ain't gonna make no quitter out of me
Keep fightin' til' the war is won
Comeback kids lion heart champion let's go
I'm back, i gotta manager now
He's 6'4 black and his name is Cal
If you got a problem yo he'll solve it
I got a style they still don't know what to call it
I've been on the grind since L.J. was a Hornet
Way before the days of Chris Paul in New Orleans
Back in the days of M. Jackson and Jordan
I was on that 8-track reel to reel recordin'
And I still gotta pay to get on
Paid my dues yet I still can't pay my loans
Couldn't find a hot beat so I made my own
Couldn't find a hot street so we paved a road
Hey Mr. DJ keep playin my song
While you're at it could you please stop sayin' my name wrong
Keep fightin' to the break-break of dawn
Lord rain down, I can't go on without You
I need you to rain down 'cause I'm so lost without You
Vs. 1
From the bottom to the top back down to the bottom
These are the places I've been, my problems
Ain't nothin like the next man but I still got 'em
I want to leave my lot like Lot did to Sodom
But I just can't let go, though ever since the get go
You said so, this is detrimental, so I grab a hold of You
Let everything around me just follow suit
But please help me get these thoughts in line
'Cause I will go crazy without peace of mind
And put me back together one peace at a time
'Cause I'm just a branch and I need the vine
Just lookin' for direction I don't need a sign
You told me if I'd seek I'd find so here I am
On the verge of breakdown but so close to break-through
Fully aware that all it takes is You to just
Rain down, I can't go on without You, I need you to
Rain down, 'cause I'm so lost without You, won't you please just
Vs. 2
Rain down on me, as you can see my gas tanks on E
Tires as flat as can be, while my life is passin' me by
Like Pharcyde this is a catastrophe
Plus my soul oh so empty
Dried up, dehydrated, beat up, annihilated
Eyes all dilated still I can't even see
The one thing I need most is right in front of me
Now I'm cravin' a taste of that Living Water
Starvin' for somethin' that this world ain't got to offer
I ought to know by now that face down at your altar
Is the place that I need to start 'cause this bleeding heart
Can only be healed by the One that made it
The One that gave His all to save it, your touch I crave it
You can imagine how I felt when I heard the news
They said I can't rap and sing but I had to choose WHAT??
I just looked at 'em and started laughin'
I don't think you understand just call me Bo Jackson
If Deion could play two sports at the same time
I'm pretty sure that I can sing and can rhyme
I'm quite confident in my competence
I'm not too concerned with your compliments
If I gotta work twice as hard then so be it
But I'm gonna make this happen whether you believe it or not
These jokers can't even see what I got
The type of killer combo that will make you breathe and stop
Still critics wanna doubt my skill
Stare me down sizin' me up like a value meal
I'm tested and approved dog, value's real
And still I save my best moves like Zoolander saved blue steel
So tired of trying to please everyone, a million different opinions
I'm just going to be myself whether they like it or not, I'm giving it all that I got
They said keep on doin' what you do B
And maybe one day you'll end up in the movies
Maybe I can play Shaggy in Scooby Doo 3 and co-star with Angelina Julie
Oops I meant Jolie okee-dokee
I didn't come just to mess around and make jokes see
I got a mission an agenda and an antidote peep
A contradiction to the message of Oprah Winfrey
Oops, did I just say that out loud? Well there you go now it's out
I won't be in her magazine or on her t.v. show now
But I refused to be duped into believin'
The truth is whatever you choose to believe in
Oh boy here come the protesters
Get out your helmets and your bullet proof vests 'cause
They're comin' for you if you rock the boat
But I'm gonna go against the flow of the status quo 'cause I'm
You can't put me in a box or put me in a genre
I'm gonna work it out like my name was Jane Fonda
I came from the same city as Jeffrey Dahmer
That don't make me crazy you can ask my momma
She raised me to behave and not to 'cause drama
Sorry for this one I had to let 'em have it
The flow's still automatic I told you I'm back at oh
Just call me O.J. I had to take a stab at it
Woa! There's some tongue in cheek
Want beats here you go I make one a week
Put some hot sauce on the top be careful they're spicy
Plus I'm nice with the mic see they like it like Mikey
More flavorful than Hi-C cooler than Icees
Was born two weeks early or I would have been a Pisces
Couldn't have been said more precisely
Better book me now before I get to pricey
I know you are entitled to your own opinion
But that don't mean that you now how to run my business
My story is a simple one to tell
Popped out my momma's tummy 26th of January winter up in Milwaukee
Twenty minutes later peein' on the doctor's shirt
Pops makin' jokes sayin' "Look doc it works!"
So the tell me anyways, I can't remember anything before pre-K
It's all blurred together and each day my memory fades like worn leather
But what I can recall is sweeter than warm weather with a cool breeze
Saturdays were heaven, wake up watch cartoons from 7 straight to 11
Then it's outside to play whatever sport was in season
My cousins they were older so that made me the weak one
But it didn't stop me, all we did was play we made up our own games
Rolled up socks and faked like they were hand grenades makin' forts out of couches
Mom would come home mad at how messed up the house was
I stayed out of trouble most of the time
But when I got out of line Pops would smack my behind
The wonder years are over now somehow I'm fully grown
Still I fully know I didn't make it this far on my own
There is no way to count all of the mistakes I have made
And I wouldn't be here today if it wasn't for Your grace
And you're still here with me, You never gave up after all this time
And I owe it all to You, You're the one that got me through
You wrote my story
Looking back on high school I see how foolish that I really was
I thought I was the coolest dude there ever was
'Til I went off to college and learned nobody there even knew who I was
It all taught me that I fall short
Like junior year when they cut me even though I left it all on the court
I had to learn how to fail and to fall
So I could learn how to get up shake the dust off walk and stand tall
Learn how to call on the one who's been there through it all
I remember when I got the phone call
Freshman year in Virginia, my grandfather passed away
Eight years after my grandmother guess he couldn't wait
To see her on the other side at the funeral I cried
So hard I never knew I'd hurt that bad inside
But over time wounds heal and all that's remembered
Is the love that we shared while together forever
This is my story and I wouldn't change a thing
I was put here for a purpose this was written by a King
Was carefully designed, hand-crafted and made
By the One who's never made a mistake
I want to give all it takes from here on out to make up for lost time
But what's done is done and I can't press rewind
And all of my regrets are chasin' me from behind
But the future's unwritten I'm racin' towards the finish line
So from here on out everyday counts
I know Your grace meets me no matter what the amount
Despite that I'm hard-hearted, You gave me a clean slate
And promised that You'd finish what you've started
And even though a four minute long song can barely scratch the surface
It's sure enough to show I'm far from perfect
So thank You for the past, help me live in the present
Somebody get me out this mess I'm in
See I've been tryin' to do the best I can
But I keep on stumblin' over and over again
I ain't got no more excuses for ya
All that I can say is sorry
Won't you please come rescue me as quickly as you can
It's crazy how far we go
Just to pump a little gas in our ego
That's what happens when your self esteem is low
We'll do anything to get people to notice us I know
It's tough but hey, imagine us throwin' our lives away
Because we're listenin' to the voice inside that chants
Says we'll never be significant if we can't
Fit in so we get into all kinds of trouble tryin' to be somebody we're not
Since in the beginning we've been givin' into the lie that says that we got
To keep up with the Jones's or get left behind
So we end up in debt tryin' to catch up it's messed up
'Cause ten years from now we can't press rewind
I want to invest in what stands the test of time
Chorus
I'm so sick and tired of being down and out
Tryin' to do what's right but wrong keeps comin out
I keep on tryin to write but songs ain't comin out
Plus now I'm getting older and time is runnin out I know,
Growth's a process but I can't see my progress
And I'm startin' to feel that my labor's in vain
So I hold on to the promise instead of my problems
Otherwise this stress is gonna drive me insane
Yes there's more to life than workin' 9 to 5
Buyin' things that make you feel fuzzy inside
I tried it and it worked at first for five minutes
But left me in the cold to hang like icicles oh!
Now I'm froze like a popsicle
Feel's like my mission's impossible
I'm stuck up in a maze full of obstacles
Keep on ending where I'm not supposed to go
Chorus
I just want to be okay with who I am, not have to run away
I'm so tired of trends I can't keep pretending
Playing these foolish games
They're knockin' on my door, telling me they want more:
Hold on, hold on.
They're bangin' on my window, telling me it's been too long:
Hold on, yea.
They're knockin' on my door, telling me they want more.
They said they're looking for somethin' new,
I gotcha. Give me 6 months, and I'll hook you up proper.
Something hotter than the biggie who shot you.
Watch out, I boiled it up like lobsters.
They get impatient, like waiting at the doctor's
office, craving good music like oxy-
Gen, but please understand, I'm trying to break out of this box I'm in.
I'm not stopping 'til I get to ten,
It's gotta be flame when that paper hits my pen.
Forget hits, I ain't worried if it hits a trend,
We start a new one, watch them stop listening.
Yea, but 'til then, I got people that are ready,
Knockin' on my door, saying “Hurry up already!”
It takes time, so here's the appetizer,
To whet your appetite, bon appetit!
They're knockin' on my door, telling me they want more:
Hold on (wait, I'm not ready yet), hold on (no, I'm not ready yet).
They're bangin' on my window, telling me it's been too long:
(Wait, I'm not ready yet) Hold on (no, I'm not ready yet).
They're knockin' on my door, telling me they want more:
Hold on.
Yea, it's the return of the—hold up,
I've never been promoted, how could I blow up.
I come from a place where they call pop soda,
Starts with an “m”, and it's not Minnesota,
Moved to the south where it gets less colder.
And record labels tell you it's all about quotas;
Well, my vote is that we all take notice of the
fact that nobody knows what to do.
Oh, but a few people in my corner said keep pushing,
People out there want more, and they're looking
for good music, well, let me get them cookin'.
I even got attention out of Brooklyn,
But that didn't pan out like mono.
Haven't found what I'm looking for like Bono,
Put on my charm like Alyssa Milano,
Hit these high notes like sopranos.
They're knockin' on my door, telling me they want more:
Hold on (wait, I'm not ready yet), hold on (no, I'm not ready yet).
They're bangin' on my window, telling me it's been too long:
(Wait, I'm not ready yet) Hold on (no, I'm not ready yet).
They're knockin' on my door, telling me they want more.
I know what it feels like,
to be on that shelf, like
everybody's passing you by, by.
I keep wishing they would notice,
but it seems so hopeless,
no matter how hard you try!
This world will try to shake you,
Mold you and then break you,
they ain't worried 'bout your soul, soul.
Lock that door and bolt it,
tell them to move on, cause
what we've got is worth waiting for!
They're knockin' on my door, telling me they want more:
Hold on, hold on.
They're bangin' on my window, telling me it's been too long:
(Wait, I'm not ready yet) Hold on (no, I'm not ready yet).
They're knockin' on my door, telling me they want more:
Hold on (wait, I'm not ready yet), hold on (no, I'm not ready yet).
They're bangin' on my window, telling me it's been too long:
(Wait, I'm not ready yet) Hold on (no, I'm not ready yet).
This one won't be on the radio
If I'm right they'll say it is too slow
This one may not ever make it
Outside these four walls I take it
This one won't be on the radio
But I'm gonna sing it anyway
As if my last breath was today
It's way past due that I write just for You
I've been distracted by what can't compare to You
You're worth every note every struggle and pain, every refrain
The inside of this lonely hotel room
Reminds me of Your cold and empty tomb
The sun shines through the window pane
Reminding me You rose again
Inside of this lonely hotel room
And I'm gonna sing my lonesome song
"Ladies and Ge Ge Gentlemen
Its so good to be back
Thank you for your patience
Lets go"
Excuse me everybody
I've got something to say
And when I'm through
I promise you
You'll be glad that you stayed
This is just that little something something
I wrote especially for you
And we've been on the ground for so long now
Its time that we broke through
Before we even know
We'll be over, said and done
So let's all seize the moment
Please don't call me anymore
I can't open up that door 'cause it hurts too bad oh
My heart's still wounded and sore it needs time to
Heal and each time you come around it's cut open
again
All is fair in love and war
But I'm not strong enough to keep coming back for
more
I'll admit it, so we live and so we learn
Thanks for teaching, I'd best be leaving before I
wind up dead
Oh how I wish that I could just get back
The piece of my heart that I gave to you oh
Yes I'll admit that I'm still a bit mad
Oh well I guess that's just the way love goes
I hope you don't misunderstand
See, You deserve a real good man, let's just hope
he's strong 'cause
You've been dealt a real good hand and my cards
don't
Have enough hearts to play your silly games
Fool me once and shame on you play me twice and
I'm the fool
Now I see I moved too fast, wishing I could take it
back it's late for that
But I learned from my mistake, I'll never make that
Well these mountains I’m climbing
One step at a time
And keep on getting more steeper
Valley’s getting deeper
I’m not sure how much further
I’ve got 'til it's over
I keep looking for a short cut
Stressed out and getting worked up
But you told me to be still
Know this is your will
Goodness gracious
I’m so anxious
How much longer can I take this?
What happened to all my patience?
Where did it go?
I’m gonna hold on
Keep on waiting
Keep the blank from dissipating
Keep these hopes and dreams from fading
oh oh uh oh
Well I’m tired of all these questions
Keep on second guessing
I’ve been taught the lesson
It’s not getting through
I’ve felt so much pressure
That I can't even measure
But I’ve become lesser
That’s when you come through
But you told me to be still
Know this is your will
Goodness gracious
I’m so anxious
How much longer can I take this?
What happened to all my patience?
Where did it go?
I’m gonna hold on
Keep on waiting
Keep the hope from dissipating
Keep these hopes and dreams from fading
oh oh uh oh
Do not be anxious and do not be afraid
But be strong and courageous instead
Be patient in affliction faithful in prayer
Because our God is with us
He will deliver
He is mighty to save
Goodness gracious
I’m so anxious
How much longer can I take this?
What happened to all my patience?
Where did it go?
I’m gonna hold on
Keep on waiting
Keep the hope from dissipating
Keep these hopes and dreams from fading
verse 1:
Here we go yep yep I know
you ain't never seen it done like this befo'
long hair blue eyes yes yes I flow
yes I sing plus I bring the ill beats that be
sizzlin' man like bacon grease
back when I had short hair they called me Jason Priestley
but time passed, I had to mature
you see I'm tryin' to be the next Ashton Kutcher
mock my style I dare you yo
watch me popcorn right out of your stereo
I spit more rounds then a merry go
I flip more sounds then a karaoke machine
B-Team this has been my dream
since back when Al Green was lean, my scheme
my plot, rise the top as one of the best
I'm tryin' to be the white Kanye West you heard me?
that was a joke in case you didn't get it
I'm one in a million custom fitted
if you ain't with it than hit the exit
don't disrespect this I'll leave you breathless
chorus:
Go on, hey D.J. play that funky song that I like but I can't recall the name, I think it goes like "La-da-da, la-da-da-da-da" by some guy named B.Right yea I think that was his name, play that funky song
verse 2:
It's messed when they can't say your name right
B.Reeth, B.Right naw B.Reith!
See the T-H at the end like
thank you for saying it wrong again
what do I gotta do to get some respect 'round here
start frontin' like I'm crazy and throwin' round chairs
would you quit tellin' people that I'm from Brown Deer
really man, what you tryin' to do, kill my career?
It's bad enough they didn't put my name on the roster
now they're trying to claim that I'm a J.C. Chavez imposter
What? Where's my manager? Wait that's me
at times like these I wish I had a fake i.d.
so I tell the bouncer, "Hey, where's the bathroom?
It's an emergency dude I'll be back soon."
Sneak to the stage, hand my CD to the D.J.
tell him when I cue him hit play, ready?
chorus:
bridge:
Hey D.J. please won't you give me a chance so I can drop this beat and make these people dance. Now um, one thing is clear they goin' like what they hear so um, lend me your ear and just watch me get my groove on
verse 3:
You know you're broke when you sing for free
thinkin' that you'll make some money if you bring CD's
show up, the sound system is soundin' like garbage
my man where'd you buy this microphone from, Target?
It's funny how the same people that mean mug you
will come up to you after the show and try to hug you
now matter how tight you are on the mic
there's always one hater that's like, "Dude he's alright, I'm better though."
It's sort of sad but I had to laugh
when I thought this girl wanted my autograph
I said, "Hey how you doin' what's your name?" "It's Margie,
sorry to bother you but can I borrow that Sharpie?"
"What? Don't you know who I am girl?"
"No. Wait, are you that dude from 'That 70's Show?'"
Shoot, I played it off said, "Yup that's me."
"Oh my gosh, here, sign this B.Reeth CD!"
You're kidding me
Verse 1:
In a world full of bottled up pain, hurt and sorrow
Six people out of ten won't want to wake up tomorrow
When thirty thousand children won't live through tomorrow
Malnutritioned and starved, stomachs empty and hollow
While the rest of us take every meal, breath and step for granted
Forgettin' life was a gift in us a seed was planted
We've lost ourselves to this world, with it became enchanted
Our hearts were fertile soil but now they're rock harder than granite
On this populated planet one man will kill another man
To prove what he calls manhood but really it's insanity
Can it be that all this pain, hurt and calamity
Is the derivative of sin committed by Adam and Eve
It gets worse, year after year statistics prove
That over 900, 000 kids suffer abuse
And that's just in America, land of the free
Home of the brave where 34 percent of children can say
They have to face life without their biological father
So basketball and rap stars become their role models
And now they're supposed to choose right over wrong
When all their role model talks about is murder in his songs
It's a known fact, this world is oh so cold
You could search your whole life across the whole entire globe
Just remember the prophesy from ages ago
"What prophet a man to gain the world yet forfeit his soul"
Chorus:
It's a cold cold world
Don't lose yourself in it
Verse 2:
Ladies and gentlemen, let me just tell you
A little somethin' that I think you could benefit from
When I was young I would pretend I was dumb and not raise my hand
So I didn't come across as an intelligent one
'Cause back then it wasn't cool to be smart
If you cared about school somehow that made you a loser at heart
It was a lie spread by kids that were to lazy to study
I was a fool to believe and let 'em shape me like puddy
Ain't even funny, time starts flyin' so fast
Somebody kicked it into fifth gear and stepped on the gas
Old age will creep up like a snake in the grass
Before you know it, you're dead lyin' in a casket
Everything we lived for didn't mean a thing
'Cause this cold world is temporary life in vane
So I search for what's eternal submerge myself in the truth
Lord the only way to stay warm in this cold world is you
Chorus
Bridge:
Don't let this world grab a hold of you, take you in and mold you into somethin' you don't want to be
'Cause when it's all said and done then, you can't turn around and change a single thing
C'mon baby, baby
C'mon baby, baby
C'mon, C'mon, C'mon Yeah
Told you I'd come through for you Knine
A little late though
Bottom of the 9th
Lets go, lets go
Verse 1 (B. Reith)
And I never been very assertive I guess always preffered to just keep my mouth shut
So alot of unspoken words are comin out now
Figured I'd speak out loud before it's too late for me to get my thoughts out
This world is so perverted from sex, greed, to murder
We been touched by the clergy and guilty's the verdict
But thank God, the high preist interceded and cleared up
The dirt that I stirred up
It sure dosen't take alot for me to be sure of
The fact that for my sins I deserve to be murdered
But thankfully the living word is something I've heard of
Which means that death is something I don't gotta be scared of
I've been cured of it
Now all the years that I've wasted
And all the tears that I've tasted
Have forced me to face the truth and embrace it
Which leaves me to the question simple and basic
What is true life and have you ever tasted it
Chorus (B. Reith)
There's only one thing to live for, die for and kill for
And no it's not what they sellin on them billboards
It is for certain you can't take a pill for
It's happening whether you will or won't ignore
Look at the signs, we're running out of time
There's work to be done it's the bottom of the ninth
Get busy hey, so get busy hey
Choose life, seek Christ and get busy hey
Verse 2 (Knine)
Well its the bottom of the ninth 3 balls and 2 strikes and God's loaded the bases
So I'm goin up to the plate with satan's aces
He'll try to throw me some garbage, hopin I take it but I'm patient
He know I chased it in my past life, wanted the fast life
But I have Christ so that this brashest is ancient
Was with the devil until I figured out what he came with
I play with the Angels now no longer a free agent
I was losing the game until he saved it
We ain't the Dodgers we the Braves
So we facin the fact that when you leave here it's only one of two places
Either you're out or you're safe its
There's no way kids should have to die
We just gotta wave them home Jesus's been made the sacrifice for lives
So open your eyes coach is giving you the sign batter up game
Homey games on the line lets go
Chorus (B. Reith)
There's only one thing to live for, die for and kill for
And no it's not what they sellin on them billboards
It is for certain you can't take a pill for
It's happening whether you will or won't ignore
Look at the signs, we're running out of time
There's work to be done it's the bottom of the ninth
Get busy hey, so get busy hey
Choose life, seek Christ and get busy hey
Verse 3 (B. Reith)
So when you're tired and low down and everything seems to go wrong
Put on your rally caps and be strong
We down in the bottom of the ninth know now the one who's going to win this showdown so keep-keep on
Keep fighting the whole round and know the same one who's graceful in his gold crown he sees ya
So get busy hey, get busy hey
He's so proud you're his own child believe it
Chorus (B. Reith)
There's only one thing to live for, die for and kill for
And no it's not what they sellin on them billboards
It is for certain you can't take a pill for
It's happening whether you will or won't ignore
Look at the signs, we're running out of time
There's work to be done it's the bottom of the ninth
Get busy hey, so get busy hey
Choose life, seek Christ and get busy hey
(Knine)
Now if you open your Bible to the ninth chapter of Matthew
Jesus said, "The harvest is plenty but the workers are few."
Now He's not a man that He shall lie so you know that its true
So you can't help but ask yourself is He talking about you
Now I don't know about you but I think it would be messed up
If I made it to the Hall of Fame and everybody I love was to get cut
And I'm as a Christian to excuse my addictions but
Get up off your butt
The arc is built baby and the doors are about to be shut
Who are you taking to Heaven with you
Are your four and no more the only ones on your mind
Is your lamp under the bed or on the table worth the shine
I never forget a real so friend of mine said
In the light your light ain't no brighter than mine
So lets take them to the darkness where they can really shine
'Cause we runnin out of time
Uh, you make my heart stop beating
had to go to the doctor to check my breathing
it's like my lungs collapsed every time that I see ya
stumblin' over my words when I try to speak
I'm like, "Duh, what are the chances of a guy like you
and a girl like me-"
Wait, naw, see? You did it to me again there ain't no
need to pretend
you make me weak in my knees like Priest Holmes '04
Week 10
oh, you don't like football? Well that's okay
I'm thinkin' we could still manage to get along anyway
I've never felt this way butterflies in my tummy
they said that this is normal otherwise I'd feel funny
Your so money, every since our eyes met
my minds set on you non-stop like the Energizer bunny
you might love me, you might not
there's only one way to find out, sorry to put you on
the spot but
chorus:
I've never seen so much beauty at one time in one
place, your face, I'm awe-struck oh heaven help me
I've never been so in love with another, I'm sure
there's no other, I'm awe-struck oh heaven help me
verse 2:
Girl you got me in a choke hold
with a grip tighter than Stone Cold
I'm on my last breath but I won't fold
you're like a royal flush while I bluff 'cause you
don't know
even with a hand full of fail I don't fold
I'm lovin' the way you walk, talk, even how you're
chewin' your food
every smile you give seems like it's new and improved
I even like how you get rude when I ruin your mood
I think you're cute when you're mad with that bad
attitude
I gotta hand it to you, so fabulously produced
no mind can fathom the sight of seein' you do what you
I've graduated past the stage of infatuation
my imagination couldn't assimilate the way that you
move
please understand my frustration, I'm losin' my
patience
I need you like a spoiled kid needs his Playstation
I'm just tryin' to get my foot in the door
don't mean to put no pressure on you I just thought you
should know,
that's how it is
chorus
bridge:
Every second of every minute that I am not with you I'm
losing my mind
Every minute of every hour that we're not together
we're just losing time
verse 3:
Now I ain't tryin' to sound desperate
but without you in my life, girl I'm desolate
alone on this island there's nothing left of it
we were meant to be together most definitely
the word love that's an underestimate
you're like food and water to me a necessity
the most essential ingredient to this recipe
just let me know if you're with me or if you disagree
Ohhh
She set out to make a change
And leave her broken shattered past behind
Past behind
Get back to the fairy tales
She dreamed about when she was just a child
Just a child
She used to be an optimist
But now she sees the obvious
She's running out of places to call home
At night time she cries out
The skylights be her audience
Cuz no one else will listen to
Her silent lonely soul
She's looking for an antidote
She's looking for a man that won't
Take advantage of her heart and steal her soul
Leave her in the freezing cold
A remedy
That will take the pain away
So she can go and start her life over again
Let the broken pieces mend
At age 19 she's tried it all
But can't remove the poison from her veins
From her veins
She blames herself and tries to numb
The shame imbued by self inflicting pain
Over and again
Something deeps inside her heart
Rekindles and ignites a spark
And burns like candles lighting up the dark
She feels the air and breathes it in
And dares herself to dream again
She's going on a search for something
Worth believing in
She's looking for an antidote
She's looking for a man that won't
Take advantage of her heart and steal her soul
Leave her in the freezing cold
A remedy
That will take the pain away
So she can go and start her life over again
Let the broken pieces mend
Oh oh yeah yeah
Now is not forever
All that's seen will fade away
These wars will end
There is an antidote
To heal your broken pain
There is a lifeline that hides
Inside the maker of your frame
He gave His life
Hold your head up high
You will get by
You will get by
Hold your head up high
Baby girl I know you're used to, fellas saying they don't want you to use ya'
They don't care about they future or if they lose ya'
They only want one night with ya', you know I'm tryna keep it alright with ya'
I want to be the one to ride with ya, I put it on my life babygirl it's true (Ooh)
(Other men try to compete but that really don't bother me, eventually you will see)
That I got just what you need.
Listen baby we can take it slow, I ain't got no other place to go.
Ain't no other way I can break it down.
Girl I'm a be the one, be the one to hold you down.
Even when my boys around, ain't no need for number two now.
Girl I'm a be the one, be the one that do you right.
And I put it girl on my life.
Anything to make you mine.
Girl I'm a be the one.
The one, the one, the one, yeah, yeah
If you need it you can have it.
I been droppin' other girls, it could happen.
Say the one and I'm a match it.
Girl we could make it happen.
I'm tryna spend some time with you.
You know I'm tryna keep it alright with you.
I want to be the one to ride with you.
I put it on my life baby, that -
I'm a be the one, be the one to hold you down.
Even when my boys around, ain't no need for number two now.
Girl I'm a be the one, be the one that do you right.
And I put it girl on my life.
Anything to make you mine.
(Oh)
Let me be what you need girl, you know I'm a keep it true.
This is only for you girl, you know I'm here for you.
No more searching for love baby.
Cause I'm here and I'm a be the one.
[x2:]
Girl I'm a be the one, be the one to hold you down.
Even when my boys around, ain't no need for number two now.
Girl I'm a be the one, be the one that do you right.
And I put it girl on my life.
Anything to make you mine.
i'm always on the road and temptations there,
i've been ..many times, there's nothing there!
they don't seem to possess just what you have,
it's not just about the sex, i like how you make me laugh!
what i hold on about us the most,
is that we can be apart and stay so close!
and now the time is here, than i see you!
baby, you mouth is
chorus:
show me what i've been missing baby,
show me!
fetch me down like you miss me crazy !
uhuu, yeah!
show me all the freaky things you text me!
all the freaky things!
lay me down, make you my reality!
uhuuu!
show me baby!
show me what i've been missing!
show me baby!
show me what i've been missing!
show me baby!
show me what i've been missing!
what i've been missing, baby!
it's been so long since i've seen you,
seems like your booty gets a little fatter everytime i see you.
let's celebrate with a bottle or two,
cause how i'm feeling i wanna get this with you!
uhuu!
i wanna make a toast to what we do,
tonight let's make a pact that we'll always do each other right,
so now that we've set the mood
chorus:
show me what i've been missing baby,
show me!
fetch me down like you miss me crazy !
uhuu, yeah!
show me all the freaky things you text me!
all the freaky things!
lay me down, make you my reality!
uhuuu!
show me baby!
show me what i've been missing!
show me baby!
show me what i've been missing!
show me baby!
show me what i've been missing!
what i've been missing, baby!
i'mma lay down, i'mma let the
i'mma give you all my love!
i'mma strip you down, (strip me down)
touch your body, (touch my body)
i'mma show you (show me)
what you've been missing (what i've been missing)!
chorus:
show me what i've been missing baby,
show me!
fetch me down like you miss me crazy !
uhuu, yeah!
show me all the freaky things you text me!
all the freaky things!
lay me down, make you my reality!
uhuuu!
show me baby!
show me what i've been missing!
show me baby!
show me what i've been missing!
show me baby!
show me what i've been missing!
[Intro: x2]
Kiesha,
Shawnda,
Nesse,
Kim,
Monea,
Shea,
Pam,
Rene,
[Verse 1:]
Look at her,
Ooh she fine
But I'm lookin at her friend,
She better,
Low cut jeans,
Spittin right,
I'm a get at her,
Cause she lookin at the boy,
Cause he stay fresher than the whole foods,
Ya know she gon choose,
So I tell Jared to run the distraction,
So I could step in,
And let her know what's happenin,
Cause you know her girls gon hate,
If they feel left out,
All my playas know what I'm talkin about...
[Chorus:]
She got me sayin (yeah)
Ooh she fine (ooh)
I think I might just make a move,
And show her how a real playa do,
Got my swagga right (check)
Game tight (yes)
There's only one thing for me to do...
Is ask her whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
Tell me whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
Ooh I gotta know,
Whatcha name is,
Oh I gotta know,
Tell me whatcha name is,
Oooh whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
[Verse 2:]
Look at her,
Havin meals did you,
Game tight (she better)
Swagga shows she got confidence(I ain't got at her)
And she knows it,
Body language shows it,
This girl is off the chain,
I still don't know her name,
So I tell jacob to run the distractions,
So I could swoop in and let her,
Know what's happnin,
Cause you know her girls gon hate,
If they feel left out,
All my playas know what I'm talkin bout...
[Chorus:]
She got me sayin (yeah)
Ooh she fine (ooh)
I think I might just make a move,
And show her how a real playa do,
Got my swagga right (check)
Game tight (yes)
There's only one thing for me to do...
Is ask her whatcha name is,
Ooh whatcha name is,
Tell me whatcha name is,
Ooh whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
Ooh I gotta know,
Whatcha name is,
Oh I wanna know,
Tell me whatcha name is,
Whoaa whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
[Verse 3:]
She lookin right,
Her body tight,
She's more than a 10,
I gotta come in,
I'm bout to slide on over,
And ask her what the bidness is,
Let me know somethin,
Baby whatcha name is...
[Chorus:]
Whatcha name is,
Ooh whatcha name is,
Tell me whatcha name is,
Tell me what's your name girl,
Whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
What's your name,
Whatcha name is,
Ooh tell me whatcha name is,
Whatcha name is,
Oh yeah ow ooooh
OooOoooh... OoOOoooOOooO
Damn, damn, damn, damn, damn
What am I gonna do?
What did I do to me?
What did I do to you?
What did I do to us?
Do you think that you could ever trust me again?
Ouuuh
What the, what the, what the, what the,
What the hell am I gonna do now
Baby I still do love ya and I'm here to show you how
I'm a make it right this time
Do you think that you could fall in love with me again?
Baby I know I've been on some other —
And I'm sick and tired of denying it
Baby if you let me back in
The only thing I ask of you is
Forgiveness
Baby I regret all the wrong I've done
How do we mend a broken heart?
I just wanna get back to square one
Forgiveness, promise I'm a be a better man
So much more than what I am
If you give me one more chance
Cause I love you
I'm gonna take away the pain
And I wish that we
Be the way we once were yea
Oh baby
There won't be no regrets
And I promise it's worth it
Baby all I need from you is your forgiveness
Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa
Now momma don't walk so fast
Cause we could talk about the future
If we could forget about the past
I'm a make it all good
If you agree to start all over again
Uhh huuu
I don't, I don't, I don't, I don't
I don't know what I'm bout to do
You keep on talkin bout leaving
Knowin I can't live without you
Baby I'm a make a change
Tell me do you think you can believe in me again?
Oh baby I know I've been on some other –
And I'm sick and tired of denying it
If you let me back in
The only thing I ask of you is
Forgiveness
Baby I regret all the wrong I've done
How do we mend a broken heart?
I just wanna get back to square one
Forgiveness
I'll be a better man
So much more than what I am
If you give me one more chance
Cause I love you
I wanna take away the pain
And I wish that we could be the way we once were
Oh baby
There won't be no regrets
And I promise it's worth it
Baby all I need from you is your
Baby do you know how much you mean to me?
Do you know that we were meant to be?
And I don't know what it's gonna do to me
If you won't accept my apology
I never meant for it to be this way
And I'm a do what I gotta do to get it straight
And there's nothing in the world that I won't do
Tell me what I gotta do to prove it to you
Forgiveness
Baby I regret all the wrong I've done
How do we mend a broken heart?
I just wanna get back to square one
Forgiveness
I'll be a better man
So much more than what I am
If you give me one more chance
Cause I love you
And I wanna take away the pain
And I wish that we can be the way we once were
Oh baby
There won't be no regrets
And I promise it's worth it
Baby all I need from you is your
Forgiveness
Damn damn damn damn damn
[Chorus:]
Time and time again, you protect me,
Over and over again, you get me,
You've been a friend, so I'm gone,
Let's stay close, to you go.
Time and time again, you protect me,
Over and over again, you get me,
You've been a friend, so I'm gone,
Let's stay close, to you go.
[Verse 1:]
I can only imagine, where I would be,
When I think about all of those things,
That could have checked me out,
Danger from danger, situation after another,
In the wrong place, at the wrong time,
But whatever the case, you get me say.
[Chorus:]
Time and time again, you protect me,
Over and over again, you get me, (you get me)
You've been a friend, so I'm gone,
Let's stay close, to you go, (close to you)
Time and time again, you protect me,
Over and over again, you get me, (uhh yeah)
You've been a friend, so I'm gone,
Let's stay close, to you go.
[Pre-Chorus:]
We all got a story, you can tell,
How we were in danger, when you was there,
Man I don't even know it, could not see,
Angels is what you need, ah
We all got a story, you can tell,
How we were in trouble, when you was there,
Man I don't even know it, and I will see,
God is what you need, (what you need)
[Chorus:]
Time and time again, you protect me,
Over and over again, you get me,
You've been a friend, so I'm gone, (so I'm gone)
Let's stay close (let's stay close), to you go(to you uhh)
Time and time again, you protect me,
Over and over again, you get me, (you get me yeeeah)
You've been a friend, so I'm gone, (I'm gonna stay close to you)
Let's stay close, to you go.
[Pre-Chorus:]
We all got a story, you can tell,
How we were in danger, when you was there,
Man I don't even know it, could not see,
Angels is what you need, ah
We all got a story, you can tell,
How we were in trouble, when you was there,
Man I don't even know it, and I will see,
God is what you need.
So I'm gone
Let's stay close, to you go.
Uhh, you protect me,
You get me, yeah,
I need to stop telling myself I don't need her,
I need to put some distance between us,
I need to not beg her,
I need to take her picture off of my screen saver,
I think I need some sort of distraction, from the thought of her and another man kissing laughing, I need to put some milage on the rover,
Need to run and know that I'm the reason it's over.
(So why do I keep on putting my heart through the changes)
And why do I keep on,
Leaving myself open (hopin')
She'll reconsider it when I know what it is.
Now I can't hold her,
Might as well take her by the show is over, and I'll climb but I gotta get over.
(She's not mine anymore)
No late night talks
Not another walk in the park (anymore),
No callin' her baby, not even a maybe nooo (She's not mine anymore)
It's lookin' like I'm learnin' how to play my position,
Lookin' like she still in my system,
Lookin' like I need to fess up, lookin' like I need to call and "say baby I messed up". (up)
It's lookin' like I need to hit my barber,
I can't be slippin',
Can't be lookin' like times got harder,
It's lookin' like I let go of a keeper,
Lookin' like I'm finally realizin' I need her.
(So why do I keep onputting my heart through the changes)
And why do I keep on,
Leaving myself open (hopin')
She'll reconsider it when I know what it is.
Now I can't hold her,
Might as well take her by the show is over, and I'll climb but I gotta get over.
(She's not mine anymore)
No late night talks
Not another walk in the park (anymore),
