A blood moon rising in the sky
Breaking through the horizon line
Lights the way so I can see
Calling me, into the night, saying
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Come down to the water
Come down from the dark
Come down to the water
Come down from the darkness now
Come down, Come down
The shadows call me from below
Shrouded by the moonlight’s glow
Cleanse my sins or drink me in
I need to know why the river chose me
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A blood moon rising in the sky
I can hear the angels cry
Tempted by the river lights
The Angels cry come learn to fly
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The soles of my feet are scarred from walking on egg shells
You don’t see the battered hearts, that have been through hell
Where lifetimes of not good enoughs are worn like armour
We'd never see it coming
Like a freight train jumpng off the tracks
Chorus:
I wish, I wish, I wish
We could go back, re-plant the garden
We would be beautiful flowers**
I wish
Looking back at the rows in our family garden
Where flowers try to grow between empty bottles
Parents do what they can to make life better than theirs
They never saw it coming
Like a freight train jumping off the tracks
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Took years to clear all the glass, shattered in my path
Sowed some seeds of my own, Love how those flowers have grown
There were things I didn't see coming
I know their roots are strong enough
I couldn't stop the damage from being done
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I wish, I wish,I wish
My little boy with bright blonde hair, Sitting on the stair
His blanket trailing on the floor, Holding his teddy bear
Said that he’d been woken up, by bad men in his dreams
Sucked his thumb, his eyes real wide, Looking at me, he believes
Chorus:
Mamas can always take bad dreams away
A touch and embrace, A kiss upon the face
How I wish
Mamas really could take bad dreams away
Years later that full grown man, stood crying at my door
Garbage bags filled with clothes. He didn’t mean to impose
Somehow he got taken, That girl crushed his heart
Gave himself away to her, Now he’s right back at the start
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My love and prayers can’t always heal his wounds
I feel helpless and alone
My own mother's voice echoes in my head
Tell him time heals all hurts, start by taking one step ahead -
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Should I turn left or right?
What of the dreams I have at night?
I’m on a course without a map
Too busy to know just where I’m at
I need
CHORUS
The space to be, The space to see
The space between my soul and me
On an odyssey, Of discovering
The space between what will and will not be
I’m twisting up and twisting down
Into the node and spin around
Find the centre of my soul
I’m a single point and I’m also the whole, I am
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The stories I've told myself
The ringing of St. Jakob’s bells
Wake me at night, take the sleep from my eyes
I’ll fly away like the eagle in the sky, into
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Snowflakes on eyelashes
Softly falling through the heavens
Find your name, underneath my glove
Etched in stone, “rest in peace my love”
Kisses from you falling from heaven
As snowflakes on my eyelashes
Snow is falling through the heavens
Softly landing, silent white blessings
Close my eyes, turn my face to the sky
Feel your kiss, angels granting my wish
Kisses from you falling from heaven
As snowflakes on my eyelashes
Breathing deeply, smell of pine
Nature’s incense, so divine
Feel you here, fingers wrapped in prayer
Lost in time, feel your body with mine
Kisses from you falling from heaven
As snowflakes on my eyelashes
Arms waving in the snow
Angels appearing in moonlight’s glow
Laying here I know you are near
Wish you'd stayed, Miss you everyday
Kisses from you falling from heaven
As snowflakes on my eyelashes
Snowflakes on eyelashes
I feel the kisses, you’re sending from heaven
When I look in the mirror, Don’t recognize
That stranger looking back at me, has got my eyes
The hero in my mind is not the me I see
Trapped inside this body, struggling to be free
That can’t be me, Mirrors never lie
That can’t be me, My skin’s on the wrong side
I’m in, I’m in
I’m Inside out
My outside doesn't match the inside
Living a double life
I’m in, I’m in
I’m Inside out
When I see my picture, I pick myself apart
Can't see this body's flaws as a work of art
How do I tell my mind to change what it perceives?
See the positive and believe?
Why can't I see? my body’s the shell
Why can't I see? my soul occupies
Why can't I see? let my light shine
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These arms, These thighs
These lips, These eyes
Be the best me I can be
I’m in, I’m in
I’m Inside out
I'm outside my inside
I’m Inside out
I fall to my knees for forgiveness
On the rock of the canyon's edge
Wind blowin' in my hair
Endless cliffs all shades of red
Pre-Chorus
And the rain it starts falling
Pouring from my eyes
Chorus:
Let the wind, let the wind set me free
Let the wind, let the wind set me free
Cause I am stuck, I am stuck inside of me
Release me--
Searching my mind
Wondering why it's always my fault
Feel guilty for all that I've done
And all the pain I could not stop
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Repeat Chorus
(praying call and answer)
Confession
(forgive me father for I have sinned)
Absolution
(in the name of the father and the son)
And the Sign of the Cross
(and the Holy Spirit, Hail Mary)
You've given me your forgiveness But I can't give it to myself
I'm down here on my knees, begging
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Set me free
I Carry On
Your light shines on me
Your love strengthens me
Your peace carries me
You’re in my heart helping me carry on
I carry on
Your light gives me peace
Your love washes everything
When I'm lost and all alone
Your love, makes me sing I’ll carry on
And I know, you're here with me
And I know, you hear my every need
And I know, you give me strength, helping me
to carry on
I carry on
Thank you for loving me
Thank you for holding me
I follow your every lead,
your love, your light
And I know, you're here with me
And I know...
And I know, you're here with me
And I know, you hear my every need
And I know, you give me strength, helping me
to carry on
I carry on x2
Momma, I found the perfect man, Momma, I know you'll understand
Momma,I see him every night, In my dreams, In my dreams
My head falls on the pillow, I pray tonight I dream of him again
Last night we rode white horses. The sun, the canyon, blue paint on our skin
Our love affair grows stronger night by night,
As we live our perfect life
Chorus
Momma, I found the perfect man, Momma, I know you'll understand
Momma, I see him every night, In my dreams, In my dreams
Adventure surely awaits me, The play continues every single night
Long week-end drive-in movie, The scenes play on into the morning light
Dawn brings back my despair, no answer to my prayers
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His perfect tan and big blue eyes, His perfect teeth so white
Perfect hands reach out to mine, Drives me in his perfect car
into our perfect life
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There is no perfect man , like the one in my dreams
Not looking for perfection, Just the man who's made for me.
Don't need no perfect man. Don't need no perfect man. Oooooox3
Gravy Train
Thought I picked the good ones, They always started out fun
Taken me out, dancing me round town
The glass was always half full, I saw their potential
I did not hear the whistle sound, of
Chorus:
All aboard, All aboard
All aboard, All aboard the gravy train
They'd always start out working, then they'd come home hurting
Showing me the real men inside
Taken advantage of my kindness, rose coloured blindness
Staying home, enjoying the free ride
It always took a long time, but when I made up my mind
There was no turning back
Still they tried to prove that, they deserved the ticket
And I was the one moving too fast
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Think it's time I go solo, I've had enough of hobos
One Big Party
It’s been such a long time
Since I’ve seen those old friends of mine
Put an X on the wall
Countdown is on
No one's gettin' left behind
It’s gonna be
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One big party
Hometown
Stompin’ ground
Back together
Tight as ever
One big party
Round the fire
Getting highter
Howlin at the moon
It's gonna be
One big miss ya'all, let's have a ball down home party
Don’t it make you feel good
When your friends are blowin’ up your phone
Say they can’t wait to see ya
Makes you glad to be ya
I’m so ready to go
It’s gonna be
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Raising cups to catchin' up
With my True blue we-go-way-back crew
It’s gonna be
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One big miss you all - let's have a ball, full blown down home party -woo woo
One big miss you all, let's have a ball, down home party
What Really Counts
Oooo, I live to have fun, feet in sand soaking up the sun
And feel those waves, crashing over me
No matter how old you are. It's how you feel inside, That really counts
Mmm, I love to dance, especially when I'm wearing those leather pants
You know the kind, I'm talking 'bout,
No matter how old you are, It's how you feel inside, That really counts
Life goes by too fast, consumed by every task
There's just so little time, so take every chance to play, <BREAK>laugh and dance.
When I was young, I like to spin around, And feel my dress rise off the ground
So spin me round, like a tilt a whirl
No matter how old you are, It's how you feel inside, That really counts
Don't you ever let your mind, keep you from having a good time STRUM
Laugh out loud, just like a child
No matter how old you are, It's how you feel inside, That really counts
I’ve got my margarita by the pool
I’ve got my chickas, we ain't got no rules
Nobody's asking us to do a thing
Crank up the music, wanna hear us sing
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oooo oooooo
oooo oooooo
Girls' weekend
Goes by too fast
Girls' weekend
Won’t be the last
We are the Queen Bees,
We bring the honey
Flying high feeling spunky
All my sisters, my best friends
Nothing better than a Girls' Weekend
We must’ve have laughed a hundred times today
Then tonight no telling what we’ll say
The drinks are flowing but our lips are sealed
We’re never gonna break our sister deal
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oooo oooooo
oooo oooooo
Girls' weekend
Goes by too fast
Girls' weekend
Won’t be the last
We are the Queen Bees
We bring the honey
Flying high feeling spunky
I love my sisters, you're my best friends
One crazy picture at the very end
oooo oooooo - spoken in the background - hey fellas, it's alright
oooo oooooo - we love ya but ya know, we just need to be with our sistas sometimes
oooo oooooo
oooo oooooo
Girls' Week-end Girls' Girls' Week-end
Girls' Week-end Till Next Time Girls!
Canyon dust filled the air,
White smoke rising up in prayer
Rattling bones, buck skin clothes
Sandstone hand carved bowls
You kissed me as you left with a painted face
If that was just a dream, why do I know that place?
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We’ve got unfinished business
From lifetimes ago
Times never right I know
When are we gonna finish <break> this unfinished business?
Stuck in traffic on the freeway
A sparrow hawk and a bluejay
Fly together in the sky
Grab the wheel and wonder why
You chose to be with her instead of me
Now you want me back well I'm not free
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When you hear the bluejay calling
When you hear her songs
Another lifetime may come along
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Another lifetime may come along
to finish this business
We may not know each other's names
We may look different,
But we're all the same
If you look inside your heart
You know how to start, with
Hello, it’s nice to meet you
Hello, let's have some fun
Hello, we’re gonna have a party
before we start the show
Hello Hello
I want to share my story with you
I hope that this will help you too
Through our ups and downs
Life keeps spinning round
Hello, it’s nice to meet you
Hello, let's have some fun
Hello, we’re gonna have a party
before we start the show
Hello Hello
Now turn to the person that
Came with you tonight
And say hey thanks for being here
Now turn to someone
You don't know yet
Give them a smile and say
Hello, Hello
Hello, it’s nice to meet you
Hello, let's have some fun
Hello, we’re gonna have a party
before we start the show
Hello, Hello
Hello, it’s nice to meet you
Hello, let's have some fun
Hello, we’re gonna have a party
before we start the show
Hello Hello
Now turn to the person that came
With you tonight
And say hey thanks for being here
Now turn to someone you don't
know yet
Give them a smile and say
Hello, Hello
Hello, it’s nice to meet you
Hello, let's have some fun
Hello, we’re gonna have a party
before we start the show
Hello Hello
Hello, Hello
My Daddy told me, he said girl
If you want to live fast...
Do it in a Cadillac
I'm bold, I'm brave
I'm a little bit insane
I can do anything when the
Prize is worth the pain
I break the mold, take control
Baby, that's how I roll
Burning down the track in my Cadillac,
In my Cadillac, in my Cadillac
Burning down the track in my Cadillac
A pinch of sass, all class
Set my own path,
Don't look back in my Cadillac
I'm sleek, I'm sweet
I'm tongue in cheek
I'm strong enough to
Embrace my feminine mystique
These curves and swerves
Have got the nerve to
Chase what they deserve
Burning down the track in my
Cadillac,
In my Cadillac, in my Cadillac
Burning down the track in my
Cadillac
A pinch of sass, all class
Set my own path,
Don't look back in my Cadillac
My daddy told me
He said life's like that car
It's gonna fly by girl
So hit the gas
Then enjoy the ride
Burning down the track in my
Cadillac,
In my Cadillac, in my Cadillac
Burning down the track in my
Cadillac
A pinch of sass, all class
Set my own path,
Don't look back in my Cadillac
He's got high-test in his veins
It helps that he’s insane
When it’s time to start goin’ ‘round
The smell of oil and gas
As he goes flying past
Nobody’s gonna slow him down
He's got racin' in his blood
Something you can’t learn in school
The first time he fell in love
Was just something that he had to do
A little wild, a little rough,
Whole lotta fast and furious
‘Cause he’s got racin’,
Racin’ in his blood
There’s a lot you must give up
To get you to the top
Cause a checkered flag
Haunts your dreams
There’s nothing quite the same
As when they call your name
Wait a week and get to do it again
He's got racin' in his blood
Something you can’t learn in school
The first time he fell in love
Was just something that he had to do
A little wild, a little rough,
Whole lotta fast and furious
‘Cause he’s got racin’,
Racin’ in his blood
He was born for speed,
Everyone agrees
A racer’s life ain’t bad
A family affair, we all were there
We all cheered on my Dad
He's got racin' in his blood
Something you can’t learn in school
The first time he fell in love
Was just something that he had to do
A little wild, a little rough,
Whole lotta fast and furious
‘Cause he’s got racin’,
Racin’ in his blood
My father had a dream,
Before I was born,
To live life outside of the norm
So he took a wife,
Learned a new trade
As a barber, away from the farm.
Crossed the bridge to Tweed,
Back in ’64, a family in a new home
He opened a salon,
Across the street from Ron’s,
With his scissors, a clipper and comb
He said come sit in my chair,
And I’ll cut your hair and
Make you look grand
He said come sit in my chair,
And tell me your cares and
I’ll understand, I’ll understand
He cut Joe’s hair the day he was wed,
Then he styled Joe’s wife
When Joe’s kids were born,
He cut their hair too,
Always a part of their life
The hair fell down, and
He danced around the chair
As he crafted a style
The swish of the scissors,
The Buzz of the clippers,
‘fore you knew it, a brand new profile
He said come sit in my chair,
And I’ll cut your hair and
Make you look grand
He said come sit in my chair,
And tell me your cares and
I’ll understand, I’ll understand
The Judo League, Kinsmen club, and
The Tweed Speedway
Racing skidoos across the lake,
All for Tweed
He said come sit in my chair,
And I’ll cut your hair and
Make you look grand
He said come sit in my chair,
And tell me your cares and
I’ll understand, I’ll understand
He’s the Barber in town,
That French man’s just around and
He knows everyone’s name
When I was little,
Mom taught me to sew,
Put love in each stitch
When making our clothes
When I'd get home from school,
I'd sew up all her sheets
She never got mad at me.
She laughed in disbelief
As I spun around, in my new dress,
Said I was beautiful,
You know she is the best
Momma,
You made us who we are today,
Momma taught us about life
I thank you for devoting your life to us
She loves to dance,
With the man of her dreams,
He spins her around, she feels so free
She's full of love,
It shines from her eyes,
Her voice is from heaven,
Her touch is divine
Momma,
You made us who we are today,
Momma taught us about life
I thank you for devoting your life to us
A career in the government,
The horses she would ride,
Gave them up to raise her family,
new dreams filled her eyes.
The lessons she taught me,
I'm living today,
Just be yourself, be kind in all ways
Follow the rules, don't be afraid,
To love somebody,
Give thanks for each day
Help those you can,
Work really hard,
Remember your family,
Is the real reward
Momma,
You made us who we are today,
Momma taught us about life
I thank you for
Devoting your life to us
We thank you for
Devoting your life to us
C’est le temps du sirop d’érable
La sève a coulé cette fin de semaine
Mon oncle a besoin de l’aide
Les chaudières sont toutes pleines
Notre tradition Canadiene
Un gee, gee, gee haw, haw, haw
Chez mon oncle Lucien
Avec un gee et haw, on est là,
Chez mon oncle Lucien
C’est les becs et les grosses caresses
À la grange,
Je me rends en courrant
Les bidons sont déjà dans la sleigh
Ma cousine commande le cheval Brillant
Ç’a décolle, la queue dans le vent
Avec un gee, gee, gee et haw, haw,
haw, Chez mon oncle Lucien
En chantant, On rentre dans le bois,
Chez mon oncle Lucien
C’est la course pour
Trouver les chaudières
Qui les ramènent sans les renverser
Je sens l’eau qui remplit mes bottes
Combien de fois dois-je retourner?
Il ne faut pas en oublier
Avec un gee, gee, gee et haw, haw,
haw, Chez mon oncle Lucien
À la cabane, On s’en va,
Chez mon oncle Lucien
Finalement, c’est le temps de la tire
Mon oncle me donne mon bâtonnet
Il verse du sirop sur la neige
La tire elle colle, c’est parfait
Une autre fois, s’il vous plait
Mmm num num, num, la tire est
bonne, Chez mon oncle Lucien
Mmmm, num num, num, on a du
fun, Chez mon oncle Lucien
À la maison, avec les becs collés
Memère dit
« Ben non, Ben non Ben non »
Ça ne fait rien, elle sert nos assiettes
On s’installe tous en rond
Elle sort son violon
Trinquons, buvons, le whisky est
bon, Chez mon oncle Lucien
Les chansons, le violon,
Chez mon oncle Lucien
There is snow
Passing my windowsill,
as I sit and watch the flakes drift by
There are people are
Passing in the winter chill,
as I sit and watch them
Wave good-bye
I sat and watched, my life go by, and
I did not stop to live
So now I'm dead, all alone,
I've got nothing more to give
All my life
People haven't noticed me,
I did not realize
You can't be shy,
And not look up,
you must stand
And look them in the eye
I sat and watched, my life go by, and
I did not stop to live
So now I'm dead, all alone,
I've got nothing more to give
Now I'm old, I think of how my life has been,
Wondering if someone really cares
All my life, I have not loved,
Have not felt,
Someone please
Love me if you dare
I sat and watched, my life go by, and
I did not stop to live
So now I'm dead, all alone,
I've got nothing more to give
I sat and watched my life go by
And I did not stop to live
When I studied mathematics,
They tried to tell me
Because I was a girl,
I couldn't be Intelligent, a scientist,
Or earn a degree
What they didn't see, were the
Rockets in my boots, Let me loose
High test in my veins,
Fuelling my brain
I got Rockets, Rockets in my boots
Soon I solved all the equations,
Proved theories
Learned about robotics,
Built machines
Artificial intelligence,
Was the specialty
Written on my degree. I've got
Rockets in my boots, Let me loose
High test in my veins,
Fuelling my brain
I got rockets, Rockets in my boots
As a woman inside
The boy's club walls
I focused on the problems that
Couldn't be solved
Was logical, technical,
No feelings involved
Soon I would lead them all, with the
Rockets in my boots, Let me loose
High test in my veins,
Fuelling my brain
I got Rockets, Rockets in my boots
Laying next to you
The sun coming through the window
Up with the morning light
Wipe the sleep from my eyes,
I see you
Yesterday we were friends
And then you took my hand, we
Crossed the line we can’t uncross
I see your eyes and I am lost
I’m craving for you
We crossed the line we can’t uncross
Can’t go back to how it was
I’m dying for you
We crossed the line,
We crossed the line
You pick me up when I’m down
You’ve always been around, to listen
Now that you’re here by my side
I finally realize you’re what’s missing
I’m not afraid of losing
What we had anymore
This time I’ll take your hand, and
Crossed the line we can’t uncross
I see your eyes and I am lost
I’m craving for you
We crossed the line we can’t uncross
Can’t go back to how it was
I’m dying for you
We crossed the line,
We crossed the line
I don't know why this took us so long
There's no way this
can be wrong, let's
Cross the line we can’t uncross
I see your eyes and I am lost
I’m craving for you
Let’s cross the line we can’t uncross
Can’t go back to how it was
I’m dying for you
We crossed the line,
We crossed the line
The honeymoon is over,
But honey, in my mind
We keep romance alive,
when we take the time
You’re still the same good man,
that swept me off my feet
And oh how I remember,
how well you sweep
Let’s hunker down,
I’m not foolin’ ’round
If we gotta be stuck at home,
glad I’m stuck on you
This crazy world, still goes around
There’s a raging storm outside,
it’s gonna be a wild ride
So Baby let’s hunker down
There’s a whole lot more to life,
Than what we have to do
Between the bills, kids and work,
Not much time for me and you
Those things are all important,
but baby, we are too
So before this path becomes a rut,
here’s what I wanna do
Let’s hunker down,
I’m not foolin’ ’round
If we gotta be stuck at home,
Glad I’m stuck on you
This crazy world, still goes around
There’s a raging storm outside,
It’s gonna be a wild ride
So Baby let’s hunker down
It’s not rocket science,
What I’m thinking we should do
Let’s put the world on hold and
Hide-out a day or two
Let’s hunker down,
I’m not foolin’ ’round
If we gotta be stuck at home,
Glad I’m stuck on you
This crazy world, still goes around
There’s a raging storm outside,
It’s gonna be a wild ride
So Baby let’s hunker down
Let’s hunker down
The curtains are always open,
In our shower stall
You're in there trying to
Wash the war away
The water’s running cold,
And your skin’s rubbed raw
I wish you could erase,
All the things you saw
I can’t break through to you,
No matter how I try
I can't get to you, even when I cry
Tears are falling, on a heart of stone
I can’t break through to you,
When you comin’ home
You must be in the trenches
Again tonight
You've pulled your pillow
Down under your arm
Sleeping with your rifle
Ready for a fight
You push me away
when I try to hold you tight
I can’t break through to you,
No matter how I try
I can't get to you, even when I cry
Tears are falling, on a heart of stone
I can’t break through to you,
When you comin’ home
I'll be here,
“In sickness and in health”
Don't know how to help you,
But I'm here with you in Hell
So I hold your hand and
Pray we find our way, ‘cause
I can’t break through to you,
No matter how I try
I can't get to you, even when I cry
Tears are falling, on a heart of stone
I can’t break through to you,
When you comin’ home
How do I break through?
I want you home.
I sat in the hallway,
But I was lost in space,
as the lines defining me were erased.
Could not move, could not speak,
Feeling all alone,
Watching my two children in their sleep
They didn't know that
their world changed today
They didn't know
it would never be the same
And God only knows
how the lines get re-drawn
I don't know where it came from, but I
saw the me I used to be,
Full of courage, strength and dignity
The meaning of my life was clear,
My destiny was known.
I knew I had all it took for
A strong and loving home
They didn't know that
their world changed today
They didn't know
it would never be the same
And God only knows
how the lines get re-drawn
I've gone from married life
to a single Mom
From double income,
Now I'm working poor
No more invitations
to couples dinners,
I'll be eating in
Taking sides,
Half my friends won't see me
anymore
They didn't know that
my world changed today
They didn't know
I would never be the same
God knows where
I'll find the strength to carry on
God only knows
how the lines get re-drawn
Falling through the red sky,
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Falling through the red sky,
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Fly through the red sky
Don't know where I'm landing
Or when I will arrive
Been blown around in the wind,
I know I will survive
Falling through the red sky,
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Falling through the red sky,
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Fly through the red sky
I see the rocks they left me,
In the shape of a heart
I'm always flying towards them,
No matter how far we're apart
Falling through the red sky,
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Falling through the red sky,
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Fly through the red sky
Voices squealing “Catch me Momma”
Hear them howling with the wind
Always caught them
but they didn't know
They were saving me instead
From falling through the red sky,
Couldn't spread my arms to fly
Now I’m soaring through the red
sky, Their love taught me fly
Fly through the red sky
Fly through the red sky
Fly through the red sky
I remember the day,
you told me to stop singing
Still hear your words,
“Not good enough”
I believed in you,
more than I believed in me
I believed in you,
when I should have believed in me
I fought against your voices,
trying to silence me
Hungry ghosts of doubt and disbelief
I believed in you,
more than I believed in me
I believed in you,
when I should have believed in me
I remember the day,
I started singing
Perfect, as I was
I remember the day, I started living
Finally realized,
I was more than good enough, yet
I believed in you,
more than I believed in me
I believed in you,
when I should have believed in me
I remember the day,
I started singing
I believe that you
never believed in me!
I remember the day I started singing
I’m not the dirty laundry
You’ve got lying on your floor
Pick me up whenever you don’t know
What you’re looking for
I’m worth more than all the gold
You’ve got sitting in the bank
I can see your
cheatin heart from here
And I ain’t even Hank
I’ve been around
Paid my dues
Ain’t the first
to see the likes of you
I’ve had to take the trash out
now and then
The Queen Bee can still sting
When it’s necessary
No I’m not just
here for the temporary
You think you’re fooling me
You better think again
I know what you’re doing
When you go out with the guys
It’s the buffet then the ballet
Both serving breasts and thighs
Its a hot mess I guess
It’s no surprise I found
If you hang out at the circus
all you meet are clowns
I’ve been around
Paid my dues
Ain’t the first
to see the likes of you
I’ve had to take the trash out
now and then
The Queen Bee can still sting
When it’s necessary
No I’m not just here for the temporary
You think you’re fooling me
You better think again
I’m not singing the blues
Just speaking the truth
Think you’re gonna use me
I got some news for you…
I’ve been around
Paid my dues
Ain’t the first
to see the likes of you
I’ve had to take the trash out
now and then
The Queen Bee can still sting
When it’s necessary
No I’m not just here for the temporary
I know how the story ends
The Queen Bee can still sting
When it’s necessary
No I’m not just here for the temporary
You think you’re fooling me
You better think again
I signed the paper with the year 2020,
in the box, marked date to retire
That was 30 years ago, and I didn’t believe
I’d be free at 55
Couldn’t see the future the path wasn’t clear
I climbed that corporate ladder, focused on my career
Working for that day to be here
2020 Vision
I had a 2020 Vision
I could see it, feel it
This 20/20 Vision of mine
Thought getting older, would have taken much longer
With all those twists, and turns in the road
But the photos full of smiles are memories of the miles
Of the places I didn’t know I would go
Every setback was a lesson, Some I didn’t want to learn
There was crazy busy fun, but some bridges got burned
Looking back I know, I needed every twist and turn
2020 Vision
I have 2020 Vision
I can see it, feel it
This 20/20 Vision of mine
Is it really too good to be true?
Can my workin’ days really be through?
Get out of this race, do what I want to do?
I’ll make music and play like a child
Spend time with my kids, read those books in the pile
And visit with ALL of my friends I haven’t seen in a while
That’s my
2020 Vision
2020 Vision
I can see it, feel it
2020 Vision
This 20/20 Vision of mine.
I signed the paper with the year 2020
Falling through the red sky
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Falling through the red sky
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Fly through the red sky
Don’t know where I’m landing
Or when I will arrive
Been blowin’ around in the wind
I know I will survive
Falling through the red sky
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Falling through the red sky
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Fly through the red sky
Don’t know where I’m landing
Or when I will arrive
Been blowin’ around in the wind
I know I will survive
I see the rocks they left me,
In the shape of a heart
I’m always flying towards them,
No matter how far we’re apart
Falling through the red sky
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Falling through the red sky
Gonna spread my arms and fly
Fly through the red sky
Don’t know where I’m landing
Or when I will arrive
Been blowin’ around in the wind
I know I will survive
Voices squealing “Catch me Momma”
Hear them howling with the wind
Always caught them but they didn’t know
they were saving me instead
From falling through the red sky,
Couldn’t spread my arms to fly
Now I’m soaring through the red sky,
Their love taught me fly
Fly through the red sky
.2020 started out fine, Had a clear vision in my mind
Was gonna get things done, travel to France
Spend time with my friends, I had all kinds of plans
Then 2020, went down the tubes
Stuck at home watching the news
Cause we’re in lockdown, everyone’s in masks
There’s fires in the streets and the world’s gone mad
We can’t just press reset
When the world doesn’t make sense
We need more love and respect
Cause we’re fighting a disease
Where people cannot breathe
We can’t just press reset. NO!
There’s no reset
I’m the one, always looking for rainbows
But things seem so out of control
It’s a full time job, changing my thoughts
When I see the faces, of those we’ve lost
We can’t just press reset
When the world doesn’t make sense
We need more love and respect
Cause we’re fighting a disease
Where people cannot breathe
We can’t just press reset. NO!
There’s no reset
The world is a fragile place
and we have big problems to solve
I believe that we can
if we work together as ONE human race!
We can’t just press reset
When the world doesn’t make sense
We need more love and respect
Cause we’re fighting a disease
Where people cannot breathe
We can’t just press reset. NO!
There’s no reset
We need to ask!
What comes next?
Medication, Depression,
Weekly Therapy Sessions
Distant, Anchored in your darkness,
Cancelled reservations,
Can’t leave our apartment, you’re
Falling Through, Falling Through
Falling Through
The spaces between me and you
Little pieces, break away
Losing myself, every day
I’m bruised from fighting your fight
My light’s still shining
Yet not as bright, Cause’ I’m
Falling Through, Falling Through
Falling Through
The spaces between me and you
We are tumbling in a spiral,
Twirling in a grieving wind
Please grab my hand,
Let’s try to safely land
Falling Through, Falling Through
Falling Through
The spaces between me and you
Falling
Sing me a sad song over and over
Tell me it’s alright to cry
My heart is broken in a hundred pieces
Can’t stop the tears inside
I’m wandering in a desert
Dragging my feet through the sand
How did I reach this place?
Is this life, in my own hands? So I’ll
Hold On
‘Cause I am made of stardust
My soul can reach beyond the stars
The deeper the valley
The higher the mountain
No distance is too far
When you hold on to hope
Sing me a sad song, over and over
That tells me I’ll be alright
Opens my heart to look inside
Calms my chattered mind
I want to hear that small voice whisper
To my forgotten soul
They say it’s never too late to start again
What breaks your heart will make you whole
Hold on
‘Cause I am made of stardust
My soul can reach beyond the stars
The deeper the valley
The higher the mountain
No distance is too far
I’ll walk in the dark
So I can see the stars
Shine starlight through my heart
And hold on to hope
Hold on
Hold on, Hold On
Hold on to hope
I fall to my knees for forgiveness
On the rock of the canyon’s edge
Wind blowin’ in my hair
Endless cliffs all shades of red
And the rain it starts falling
Pouring from my eyes
Let the wind, let the wind set me free
Let the wind, let the wind set me free
Cause I am stuck, I am stuck inside of me
Release me
Searching through the edges of my mind
Wondering why it’s always my fault
Feel guilty for all that I’ve done
And all the pain I could not stop
And the rain it starts falling
Pouring from my eyes
Let the wind, let the wind set me free
Let the wind, let the wind set me free
Cause I am stuck, I am stuck inside of me
Release me
Confession
(forgive me father for I have sinned)
Absolution
(in the name of the father and the son)
And the Sign of the Cross
(and the Holy Spirit, Hail Mary)
You’ve given me your forgiveness, but I can’t give it to myself
I’m down here on my knees, begging
Let the wind, let the wind set me free
Let the wind, let the wind set me free
Cause I am stuck, I am stuck inside of me
Release me
Set me free
I can see a long, cold winter
I can see a long, cold spring
My breath is frozen on the window
I’m coming home, I’m coming home.
The trees, they do shiver
At the whisper of the wind
And the coyotes howlin’
Goodbye my friend, goodbye my friend.
I can see a long, cold winter
I can see a long, cold spring
My breath is frozen on the window
I’m coming home, I’m coming home.
I can see a long, cold winter
I can see a long, cold spring
My breath if frozen on the window
I’m coming home, I’m coming home.
I’m coming home, I’m coming home.
Your light shines on me
Your love strengthens me
Your peace carries me
You’re in my heart helping me carry on
I carry on
Your light gives me peace
Your love washes everything
When I’m lost and all alone
Your love, makes me sing I’ll carry on
And I know, you’re here with me
And I know, you hear my every need
And I know, you give me strength, helping me to carry on
I carry on
Thank you for loving me
Thank you for holding me
I follow your every lead,
your love, your light
And I know, you’re here with me
And I know…
And I know, you’re here with me
And I know, you hear my every need
And I know, you give me strength, helping me to carry on
I carry on I carry on.
The honeymoon is over, but honey, in my mind
We keep romance alive, when we take the time
You’re still the same good man, that swept me off my feet
And oh how I remember, how well you sweep
Let’s hunker down, I’m not foolin’ ’round
If we gotta be stuck at home, glad I’m stuck on you
This crazy world, still goes around
There’s a raging storm outside, it’s gonna be a wild ride
So Baby let’s hunker down
There’s a whole lot more to life, than what we have to do
Between the bills, kids and work, not much time for me and you
Those things are all important, but baby, we are too
So before this path becomes a rut, here’s what I wanna do
Let’s hunker down, I’m not foolin’ ’round
If we gotta be stuck at home, glad I’m stuck on you
This crazy world, still goes around
There’s a raging storm outside, it’s gonna be a wild ride
So Baby let’s hunker down
It’s not rocket science, what I’m thinking we should do
Let’s put the world on hold and hide-out a day or two
Let’s hunker down, I’m not foolin’ ’round
If we gotta be stuck at home, glad I’m stuck on you
This crazy world, still goes around
There’s a raging storm outside, it’s gonna be a wild ride
So Baby let’s hunker down
Let’s hunker down
It’s been such a long time
Since I’ve seen those old friends of mine
Put an ‘X’ on the wall
Countdown is on
No one’s gettin’ left behind
It’s gonna be
One big party
Hometown. Stompin’ ground
Back together, Tight as ever
One big party
Round the fire, Getting higher
Howlin’ at the moon
It’s gonna be
One big miss ya’all, let’s have a ball down home party
Don’t it make you feel good
When your friends are blowin’ up your phone
Say they can’t wait to see ya
Makes you glad to be ya
I’m so ready to go
It’s gonna be
One big party
Hometown. Stompin’ ground
Back together, Tight as ever
One big party
Round the fire, Getting higher
Howlin’ at the moon
It’s gonna be
One big miss ya’all, let’s have a ball down home party
Raising cups to catchin’ up
With my true blue we-go-way-back crew
It’s gonna be
One big party
Hometown. Stompin’ ground
Back together, Tight as ever
One big party
Round the fire, Getting higher
Howlin’ at the moon
It’s gonna be
One big miss ya’all, let’s have a ball down home party
One big miss you all, let’s have a ball, full blown down home party
One big miss you all, let’s have a ball, down home party
2020 started out fine, Had a clear vision in my mind
Was gonna get things done, travel to France
Spend time with my friends, I had all kinds of plans
Then 2020, went down the tubes
Stuck at home watching the news
Cause we're in lockdown, everyone's in masks
There's fires in the streets and the world's gone mad
We can't just press reset
When the world doesn't make sense
We need more love and respect
Cause we're fighting a disease
Where people cannot breathe
We can't just press reset. NO!
There's no reset
I'm the one, always looking for rainbows
But things seem so out of control
It's a full time job, changing my thoughts
When I see the faces, of those we've lost
We can't just press reset
When the world doesn't make sense
We need more love and respect
Cause we're fighting a disease
Where people cannot breathe
We can't just press reset. NO!
There's no reset
The world is a fragile place
and we have big problems to solve
I believe that we can
if we work together as ONE human race!
We can't just press reset
When the world doesn't make sense
We need more love and respect
Cause we're fighting a disease
Where people cannot breathe
We can't just press reset. NO!
There's no reset
We need to ask!
What comes next?
Your light shines on me
Your love strengthens me
Your peace carries me
You’re in my heart helping me carry on
I carry on
Your light gives me peace
Your love washes everything
When I’m lost and all alone
Your love, makes me sing I’ll carry on
And I know, you’re here with me
And I know, you hear my every need
And I know, you give me strength, helping me to carry on
I carry on
Thank you for loving me
Thank you for holding me
I follow your every lead,
your love, your light
And I know, you’re here with me
And I know…
And I know, you’re here with me
And I know, you hear my every need
And I know, you give me strength, helping me to carry on
I carry on I carry on.
Take me to the North Pole
I need to fly away
This world's gone crazy
Santa take me in your sleigh
On a Christmas escape
Take Me to the North Pole
I want to hear the sound of jingle bells
Fly with you and Rudolph across the moon
We’ll land on all the rooftops as we tiptoe around the world
Sliding down the chimneys making dreams come true, Oh
Take me to the North Pole
I need to fly away
This world's gone crazy
Santa take me in your sleigh
On a Christmas escape
Take Me to the North Pole
We’ll fly over the isle of misfit toys
See the Grinch in Whoville on Christmas morn
Watch the Northern Lights in the land of icy white
Your castle’s lights will be shining bright
Oh come on Santa
I'm here and I'm ready!
Why you making me wait?
I've got some milk and cookies for ya
Come on now!
Take me to the North Pole
I need to fly away
This world's gone crazy
Santa take me in your sleigh
On a Christmas escape
Take Me to the North Pole
We’ll party with the elves and Mrs. Claus
I’ll make a cake with an Easy Bake, eat jellybeans and lollipops
I really need some magic from Frosty’s hat.
But most of all I need to know, how Mrs. Claus does it all!
Take me to the North Pole
I need to fly away
This world's gone crazy
Santa take me in your sleigh
On a Christmas escape
Take Me to the North Pole
Santa take me to the North Pole
I’ll have a blue Christmas without you
I’ll be so blue just thinking about you
Decorations of red on our green Christmas tree
Won’t be the same dear, if you’re not here with me
And when those blue snowflakes start fallin’
That’s when those blue memories start callin’
You’ll be doin’ all right, with your Christmas of white
But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
You’ll be doin’ all right, with your Christmas of white
But I’ll have a blue, blue, blue, blue Christmas
Oh the weather outside is frightful
But the fire is so delightful
Since we’ve no place to go
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
It doesn’t show signs of stoppin’
And I’ve brought some corn for poppin’
The lights are turned down low
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I’ll hate goin’ out in the storm
But if you’ll really hold me tight
All the way home I’ll be warm
The fire is slowly dyin’
And, my dear, we’re still goodbyin’
As long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
When we finally kiss goodnight
How I’ll hate goin’ out in the storm
But if you’ll really hold me tight
All the way home I’ll be warm
The fire is slowly dyin’
And, my dear, we’re still goodbyin’
As long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
As long as you love me so
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
It’s a cold December, snows on the ground
Pull the tree from the garage
The old cardboard box with decorations
Is stuffed with lights and balls
Piled so neatly on top of` it all
Are the gifts my children made
Pull out each one, smile at the memories
Of the joy each one gave
Christmas is here, my favourite time of year
But hard times have hit us all
Don’t need to bring presents, just bring yourself,
Come spend time with me
‘Cause Christmas ‘round my tree
Christmas ‘round my tree is free
I’m widowed now, the kids are all gone
It’ll be my first Christmas alone
Sit here each night, watch TV
With the memories of us here at home
Think I’ll take the bag of wool that I found
Make some hats and mitts for the kids
Cause I’m all done moping around
It’s time to accept what is
Christmas is here, my favourite time of year
But hard times have hit us all
Don’t need to bring presents, just bring yourself,
Come spend time with me
‘Cause Christmas ‘round my tree
Christmas ‘round my tree is free
Let’s make snow angels, Sing carols
Stir up hot chocolote mix
Christmas ’round my tree
Christmas ’round my tree is free
You know Christmas round my tree is free
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you be of good cheer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
With those holiday greetings and gay happy meetings
When friends come to call
It’s the hap-happiest season of all
There’ll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There’ll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When loved ones are near
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be parties for hosting
Marshmallows for toasting
And caroling out in the snow
There’ll be scary ghost stories
And tales of the glories of
Christmases long, long ago
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be much mistletoeing
And hearts will be glowing
When love ones are near
It’s the most wonderful time
Yes the most wonderful time
Oh the most wonderful time
Of the year
You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry
You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He’s making a list, he’s checking it twice
He’s gonna find out whose naughty or nice
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you’re sleeping
He knows if you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
Better be good for goodness sake
Better be good for goodness sake
You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry
You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
He sees you when you’re sleeping
He knows if you’re awake
He knows if you’ve been bad or good
(So you’d)
Better be good for goodness sake
Better be good for goodness sake
You’d better watch out, you’d better not cry
You’d better not pout, I’m telling you why
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Santa Claus is coming to town
Silent Night, Holy Night, All is calm, all is bright,
’round yon virgin, mother and child, Holy infant so tender and mild,
sleep in heavenly peace, sleep in heavenly peace.
Douce nuit, sainte nuit ! Dans les cieux ! L’astre luit.
Le mystère annoncé s’accomplit, Cet enfant sur la paille endormi.
C’est l’amour infini! C’est l’amour infini!
Silent night, Holy night, Son of God, Love’s pure light,
radiant beams from Thy Holy face, with the dawn of re-deeming grace.
Jesus, Lord at Thy birth, Jesus, Lord at Thy birth.
Douce nuit, sainte nuit!
C’est l’amour infini!
Sleep in heavenly peace..
It’s just a line to let you know
I think of you and miss you so
And even though I’m far away
My heart is there with you
I hope you have a season blessed
With peace and love and happiness
That everyday will bring to you
Another dream come true
Let’s close our eyes and raise our glass
To the times we’ve shared in days gone past
To the memories that we’re thankful for
And to making many more
It’s just a line to let you know
I think of you and miss you so
And even though I’m far away
My heart is there
You’re in my prayers
And my heart is there with you
Snowflakes on eyelashes
Softly falling through the heavens
Find your name, underneath my glove
Etched in stone, “Rest in peace, my love”
Kisses from you falling from heaven
As snowflakes on my eyelashes
Snow is falling through the heavens
Softly landing, silent white blessings
Close my eyes, turn my face to the sky
Feel your kiss, angels granting my wish
Kisses from you falling from heaven
As snowflakes on my eyelashes
Breathing deeply, smell of pine
Nature’s incense, so divine
Feel you here, fingers wrapped in prayer
Lost in time, feel your body with mine
Kisses from you falling from heaven
As snowflakes on my eyelashes
Arms waving in the snow
Angels appearing in moonlight’s glow
Laying here I know you are near
Wish you’d stayed, Miss you everyday
Kisses from you falling from heaven
As snowflakes on my eyelashes
Snowflakes on eyelashes
I feel the kisses, you’re sending from heaven
Light’s coming in through the window,
I love watching you sleep
My head finds its way to your pillow,
Warm breath, heart beat
A lifetime to find you. I never knew Love could hold such peace
Stay, I’m gonna stay,
Not walkin’ away, this time
Safe in the arms of a good man,
Someone who stands by my side
Stay
We always found something romantic,
‘Bout a storm rolling in, You’ll find me through lightings’ flashes,
When the dark comes in again
Thunder may shake us, Winds kick up dust
Make our whole world spin
Stay, I’m gonna stay,
Not walkin’ away, this time
Safe in the arms of a good man,
Someone who stands by my side
Stay
For the first time, I don’t have a suitcase packed
For the first time, no white flag or backup plan.
For the first time, I know down deep inside
Stay, I’m gonna stay,
Not walkin’ away, this time
Safe in the arms of a good man,
Someone who stands by my side
Stay
We met at high school when we were fourteen
The same group of friends through five years of classes
Survived all night parties outside at the farm
We’d lay on the grass and watch falling stars
Danced one last time, at our graduation
Swore we’d all stay in touch
Reading my yearbook, made my heart ache
When I read what you wrote,
at the bottom of the page
To be continued, A new chapter starting
To be continued, Our story’s not through
Maybe today, is the day
To be continued
Called you one Christmas,
told you ’bout my divorce
We met for drinks at the old farm
Stayed up later than ever before
Friendship became much more
Sometimes in life, the timing’s not right
No matter how much you love
Seeing the hurt in each other’s eyes
With hands held tight, we said our good-byes
To be continued, A new chapter starting
To be continued, Our story’s not through
Maybe today, is the day
To be continued
50 rolls around, reunion at our high school
You pull me close, whisper “God I missed you”
I start to blush, tingles down my spine
Could this finally be our time?
To be continued, A new chapter starting
To be continued, Our story’s not through
Maybe today, is the day
To be continued
Red dress, stilletos, Fishnets on thighs
Hair curls on my shoulders
Red lipstick, smoky eyes
Hey honey honey, Hey honey honey
Give me some honey tonight
Hey honey honey, Hey honey honey
Give me some honey tonight
Suit pants, belt buckle
Button shirt, huggin’ you tight
Black tie, Adams apple
Shiny shoes, sparkly blue eyes
Hey honey honey, Hey honey honey
Give me some honey tonight
Hey honey honey, Hey honey honey
Give me some honey tonight
Only you make me this crazy
A bee buzzing round the hive
You’ve got that special something,
Mmm, Drives me wild
Hey honey honey, Hey honey honey
Give me some honey tonight
Hey honey honey, Hey honey honey
Give me some honey tonight
We don’t need an age-old institution,
Certifying us as husband and wife
A gray-haired preacher, and a ceremony,
Is not required, to keep our love alive
Shacked-up sweeties, I’m your woman not the wife
You’re not my old man, You keep me rockin’ all night
We are shacked up sweeties, together for life
In this world of online dating and mating,
We could have found lovers any-where
When you asked me out, I called you crazy,
Good old friends, in a lifelong love affair
Shacked-up sweeties, I’m your woman not the wife
You’re not my old man, You keep me rockin’ all night
We are shacked up sweeties, together for life
Don’t go thinkin; that I’m gonna leave you,
‘cause I don’t wear a wedding ring
The love we have’s the best we’ve ever known,
And when I see you, my heart still does that thing
Shacked-up sweeties, I’m your woman not the wife
You’re not my old man, You keep me rockin’ all night
We are shacked up sweeties, together for life
You’re my shacked-up sweetie,
I’m gonna love you for life
Should I turn left or right?
What of the dreams I have at night?
I’m on a course without a map
Too busy to know
where I’m at, I need
The space to be, the space to see
The space between my soul and me
On an odyssey, Of discovering
The space between what will and will not be
I’m twisting up and twisting down
Into the node and spin around
Find the centre of my soul
I’m a single point and also the whole, I am
The space to be, the space to see
The space between my soul and me
On an odyssey, Of discovering
The space between what will and will not be
The stories I’ve told myself
The ringing of St. Jakob’s bells
Wake me at night, take the sleep from my eyes
I’ll fly away like the eagle in the sky, into
The space to be, the space to see
The space between my soul and me
On an odyssey, Of discovering
The space between what will and will not be
Hundred miles away from Austin,
Sign says San Antonio
Picture of his family on the dashboard,
It’s 22 hours home to Ontario
Hauling logs since ’86,
This route’s 5 days on the road
Shifting gears and radio stations,
He’s a husband and a father by phone
He’s on the open road, Hauling a heavy load,
His dog is howlin’ to, songs on the radio
Hot coffee in his cup, fuel tank is all filled up,
This truckin’ man loves the open road
Sun comes up on Saturday,
Kids wrapped ‘round his legs
His wife pours him coffee
as the dog runs ‘round the yard,
Cooks up Texas Brisket and eggs
Fill each other up with love each weekend,
Monday morning rolls around
Hug them tight, watch them wavin’ in the mirrors.
With the air horn blasting loud,
he puts the hammer down, Back to
He’s on the open road, Hauling a heavy load,
His dog is howlin’ to, songs on the radio
Hot coffee in his cup, fuel tank is all filled up,
This truckin’ man loves the open road
As fence posts flash by,
Wonders if he worked 9 to 5
Would he have had a better life?
Then the telephone rings,
And he’s on the line, He’s there anytime
He’s on the open road, Hauling a heavy load,
His dog is howlin’ to, songs on the radio
Hot coffee in his cup, fuel tank is all filled up,
This truckin’ man loves the open road
My little boy with bright blonde hair, Sitting on the stair
His blanket trailing on the floor, Holding his teddy bear
Said that he’d been woken up, by bad men in his dreams
Sucked his thumb, his eyes real wide Looking at me, he believes
Mamas can always take bad dreams away
A touch and embrace, A kiss upon the face
How I wish
Mamas really could take bad dreams away
Years later, that full grown man, stood crying at my door
Garbage bags filled with clothes. He didn’t mean to impose
Somehow he got taken, That girl crushed his heart
Gave himself away to her, Now he’s right back at the start
Mamas can always take bad dreams away
A touch and embrace, A kiss upon the face
How I wish
Mamas really could take bad dreams away
My love and prayers can’t always heal his wounds
I feel helpless and alone
My own mother’s voice echoes in my head
Tell him time heals all hurts, start by taking one step ahead
Mamas can always take bad dreams away
A touch and embrace, A kiss upon the face
How I wish
Mamas really could take bad dreams away
A picture on the doctor’s wall,
Blonde hair, sparkling blue eyes
Marilyn you were my idol, Now I know why
Troubled inside
To the world, you showed only grace
All curves and conviction, Lipstick on a smiling face
I need to be like you today,
Sittin’ here wondering what the doctor will say
I look alright on the outside,
I may not be fine.
Tell me I’m not dying on the inside
Pictures of all kinds of women,
Surround you there on the walls
Some with flat chests, some with no hair,
Proud to show it all
Marilyn, I need your courage,
I guess that’s why you are there
They may take my flesh, I may lose my hair
Please help me prepare
I need to be like you today,
Sittin’ here wondering what the doctor will say
I look alright on the outside,
I may not be fine.
Tell me I’m not dying on the inside
You took your own life Marilyn,
I’m gonna fight for mine
Gonna fight for life, Gonna fight for time
I need more time
I need to be like you today
Sittin’ here wondering what the doctor will say
I look fine on the outside, I may not be fine.
Tell me I’m not dying inside
Tell me
The soles of my feet are scarred
from walking on egg shells
You don’t see the battered hearts,
that have been through hell
Where lifetimes of not good enoughs
are worn like armour
We’d never see it coming
Like a freight train jumping off the tracks
I wish, I wish, I wish
We could go back, re-plant the garden
We would be beautiful flowers
I wish
Looking back at the rows in our family garden
Where flowers try to grow between empty bottles
Parents do what they can to make life better
They never saw it coming
Like a freight train jumping off the tracks
I wish, I wish, I wish
We could go back, re-plant the garden
We would be beautiful flowers
I wish
Took years to clear all the glass,
Shattered in my path
Sowed some seeds of my own
Love how those flowers have grown
There were things I didn’t see coming
I know their roots are strong enough
I couldn’t stop the damage from being done
I wish, I wish, I wish
We could go back, re-plant the garden
We would be beautiful flowers
I wish
I wish, I wish, I wish
The curtains are always open, in our shower stall
You’re in there trying to wash the war away
The water’s running cold, and your skin’s rubbed raw
I wish you could erase, all the things you saw
I can’t break through to you, no matter how I try
I can’t get to you, even when I cry
Tears are falling, on a heart of stone
I can’t break through to you, When you comin’ home
You must be in the trenches again tonight
You’ve pulled your pillow down under your arm
Sleeping with your rifle ready for a fight
You push me away when I try to hold you tight
I can’t break through to you, no matter how I try
I can’t get to you, even when I cry
Tears are falling, on a heart of stone
I can’t break through to you, When you comin’ home
I’ll be here, “in sickness and in health”
Don’t know how to help you,
but I’m here with you in Hell
So I hold your hand, and pray we find a way, ‘cause
I can’t break through to you, no matter how I try
I can’t get to you, even when I cry
Tears are falling, on a heart of stone
I can’t break through to you, When you comin’ home
How do I break through? I want you home.
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