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Taking Flight (Pop Rock Haiku)
You say you don’t think you can
And so you believe
Now let’s just give it a look
Well I can help start you off
We’ve all used a hand
This is how we move along
So come on and sing it out
Song’s now in motion,
Don’t leave it there just hangin’
Graylands fade to forever
We can run them all
Or some day take to the air
I smile in recognition
Have to shake my head
At all the things we could do
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Jumping Walls
04:49
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Jumping Walls
Got a billion times more than everything I need
Now let’s get those palisades up on the street
A 1000 feet tall, made of iron, brass and clay
We’ll set the new foundation, and none of us will ever have to pay
Got our sights set on Asia, casinos in the Mideast
Third world luxury condos, the corner of Easy Street
Shiny sweet deals, greased pockets out of reach
Hi-rise sand castles and the world’s first waterless beach
Woah, climbing walls it’s time to go
Takin’ ‘em down for some light to see
Woah, jumping walls so high you know
Breakin’ ‘em down to set the future free
There’s truth to carry the day, truth to carry the day
Thinkin’ about startin’ my own religion
Just the other day had a wonderful vision
An angel in a circle with a sword of fire
Said “Have no fear, you can’t go wrong
Just keep preachin’ to the choir
Woah, climbing walls it’s time to go
Takin’ ‘em down for some light to see…
Woah, jumping walls so high you know
Breakin’ ‘em down to set the future free
There’s truth to carry the day, love to strengthen the heart
Light to water the seed, Some light to water the seed
So you need to raise arms, you can take the next level
Go out and find yourself some poor, sorry devil
If they don’t want your cure, try and sell a new disease
Let the Masters of Smoke Artistry, do their sure fire thing”
Woah, climbing walls it’s time to go
Tearin’ ‘em down for some sky to see
Woah, jumping walls somehow you know
Cracking ‘em down to let the future breathe
There’s truth to carry the day, truth to carry the day
Woah, climbing walls it’s time to go
Tearin’ ‘em down for some sun to see
Woah, jumping walls somehow you know
Crackin’ em down to let the future breathe
There’s truth to carry the day, Love to strengthen the heart
Light to water the seed, Some light to water the seed
Woah, climbing walls it’s time to go
Takin’ ‘em down for sunlight to see
Woah, jumping walls somehow you know
Breakin’ em down to set the future free
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Love Stands (Standing Wins)
There is no end to the innocence, the light runs through your hair
And it’s just what we’re here for -- shadows mean nothing here
And if we live in a wilderness, we’ll catch glimpses here and there
Of a day in soul this love keeps shining, and for all that we can bare.
We’ll drink it up, and take it home
We’ll pass it on, and watch it grow
It’s something real we’ll keep inside
It’s just the thing to warm the night
And it’s all right, you’ve got a smile that lights your way
Anyone can hold you tight, though I was thinking you’d like to stay
Or we can keep pushing on through Like all those times we used to do
But darlin’ don’t we know now, love don’t fight—Love stands
And it looks like today we’re in for something new -- Standing wins.
Could you care for a summer breeze, some buried treasure
Or bamboo trees? So long in tending
And childish it would seem
Making believe and pretending long before anyone else could see
It’s something real we’ll keep inside
Those sheltering wings, that open sky
If it seems unclear, it’s all you’d think
Given a simple understanding— Like it’s such a easy thing
Well it’s all right, you’ve got a smile that lights your way…
And it looks like today we’re in for something new --
Standing wins
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Looking Forward
03:19
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Pastor Needs a New Jet
04:21
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Pastor Needs a New Jet
We don’t set our riches In a house the devil owns
You know wide is the gate, narrow the road
There’s places to go, souls we haven’t saved just yet
We need to bow our heads, Pastor needs a new jet
The lord loves a giver, one that everyone can see
And folks who remind us, practice what you preach
Serve your politicians, but church is still your best bet
We need a rally, Pastor needs a new jet
He’s ready to break out some inspiring… tailored suits
And the new bust of his wife looks great with those sapphire shoes
Driving that Bentley, to the lakefront summer home
There’s just one thing of many, that they haven’t yet flown
You know it’s ashes to ashes and dust to dust
If you don’t have cash, borrow if you must
It’s been a long time coming, working to pay your debt
We need to make that step — Pastor needs a new jet
Well we’ve launched a great campaign
You can toss a little something extra in the plate
We’ve nearly reached the mark for that high prize
Of our calling… in this quarter
So stand back, yeah you can stand on by
For that miracle to fly, right into our hands
Don’t envy your neighbor the fine things they own
If you hear God calling, you answer the phone
We don’t have room for a shuttle to the moon, just yet
We need to walk the faith, Pastor needs a new jet
So stand back, stand by For that miracle to fly
Pastor needs a new jet
Stand back, stand by For that favor from on high
Pastor needs a new jet
Stand back, stand by For that big white dove in the sky
Pastor needs a new jet
Stand back, stand by For that blessing to arrive
We’ve all been waiting for a sign
Pastor needs a new jet
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Cat in a Bag
04:26
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Cat in a Bag
There’s a cat in the bag
It can’t get out
Maybe a shade less fun
Than what they’re talking about
Can’t even tell you myself
It’s not like I have to
I bet you know
That there’s something cooking
Something humming
Something purring
Something swarming
Something warm and fuzzy
Clawing and scratching
Something jumping
Ready to race out, wanting to climb
Perch itself up high, at the very top
And cry out
There’s a cat in the bag
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Because Your Love
02:53
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Because Your Love
When I awake maybe a thousand miles Can stretch on out before me
From where I am and where I want to be The way is waiting for me
And baby, because your love is mine, life/the day is sweet and new
Baby, because you love me so, I bring my best for you
Yes I’m free, I believe with time and the sky that’s clear above me
I’ll make it home to all the best in life And your light that shines around me
Now baby, because your love is mine And as beautiful as you
Baby, because you love me so I believe in angels, too
By the evening I’ve seen a thousand ways
You’ve shown me that you love me
No need for feelin’ a need for giving more
Cause you know, you’re truly something
When I come home, yeah I see all the ways
You tell me that you love me
Yeah baby, because you’re love is mine
And you know you help me, too
Baby, because you love me so I do my best for you
Baby, because you’re love is mine You're a miracle, it's true
Baby, because you love me so I give it all for you
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Here & Now (Itl)
05:10
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Not so Wild
03:58
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Not so Wild
I can see you there sighin’
you washed your hair in the misty rain
I hear you singin’ out, laughin’ as we play
Steppin’ out of your brand new shoes
Winding ‘round past through the gate
You got your notes in hand, a fine new bag
A whole lot bigger than we planned
It's not so wild a dream
You're still the one that sets me flying
Well if you’re not sure, I think we can be
No it's not so wild a dream
I saw the mountains breaking blue
White sailboat Picassos on the smooth glass crown, mirror gold lake
A rebel playring of goslings whispering to me and you
They turned into a family of swans on the shore
It's not so wild a dream...
Now you keep your eyes out watching
We’ll catch the music in the breeze
Bicycle wheels and summer shade, prime tide radio
The watchmakers’ jewels -- who said they were ours
To hold and keep for a while
It's not so wild a dream...
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All Those Lighted Roads
03:35
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All Those Lighted Roads
Sure can see a lot farther now
Since the world's parted open
And hey, a lot more ways to go
Turnin’ easier down all those lighted roads
Level, neat, fine and trim
Steady as she goes
Yes all around the world, not quite so grim
Sailin’ easier down all those lighted roads
Long traveled ways and next generations
Say goodbye to the ghosts we’ve left behind
Whole new space for ol' creeping time
Blazed in the forge, never even dreamed before
Now you can stand in the rain Like it’s your home again
Cry your spirit out, pour your spirit out
Burning bridges, and mad laments have always been easier
Sure can run a lot farther now
That the world sits in your hands
And hey, a lot more ways to go
Rollin’ easier down all those lighted roads
Flyin’ easier down all those lighted roads
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Rise
05:06
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Rise
You can believe something happened that hasn't happened since
A shooting star falling, a proud son walking straight into the mist
You can believe something happened, that caused the waves to storm
To bring to light the course of days, turn them around again
While still there is much to doubt in the things we believe in
Still there is much to question in the stories we’re told
But I can see you Rise, turn around and comes the dawn again
We wake and we rise, see it all stand true again
With your words that move my spirit
And your touch that stirs my soul
Yeah we rise, see the daylight star again
Wake and we rise, see your light come shinin' through again
Let the night insist... Something’s bound to happen, like we know before’s occurred
Heroes lie fallen some come along, some struggle with what they’ve heard
Yeah something’s sure to happen, if just a glimmer through all the rain
As the morning sky breaks at the discovery of a friend
Yeah, I can see you Rise…
We’ve learned all things must pass, that haven’t been proved
Go on and let it fall, if it’s not true
But I can see you Rise…
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Semaphore (Pirano)
01:36
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Soul River Music Naples, Florida
"Gorgeous songs, just beautiful... A very identifiable writing style, all great heart and soul" SG, Top 10 Billboard
Artist
“Very good and unique, infectious melodies, I could listen to this stuff all day; no doubt about it, a very accomplished songwriter” - G Hannan, #1 hit songwriter for Montgomery Gentry, Joe Nichols, et al...
"Great voice; strong, McCartneyesque style..." Tate Music, OK
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