a few songs

**tmlfan123** · 09-28-2009, 11:21 AM

Complete with preliminary recording... This and a better "Tug of War" was all that happened this weekend.

(Verse 1)
Enter emotions unexplored
Even if they'll just be ignored
You're so good at giving me hope
I started on that slippery slope

(Pre-Chorus)
Don't ever try to explain
Because I don't give a damn
Now I'm standing in the rain
I just want to figure out
Who I am

(Chorus)
After you
There's nothing left of me
After you
I don't know who I want to be
After you
You think I would have known
That I'd be left alone

Left listening to
Your dial tone

(Verse 2)
There was no one else I adored
My love was its own reward
I guess I didn't make the grade
It turns out, I just got played

(Pre-Chorus)
Don't ever try to explain
Because I don't give a damn
Now I'm standing in the rain
I just want to figure out
Who I am

(Chorus)
After you
There's nothing left of me
After you
I don't know who I want to be
After you
You think I would have known
That I'd be left alone

(Bridge)
I can't believe the way you
Act like you never knew
Built me up just to tear me down
Smile at me while I drown

(Chorus)
After you
There's nothing left of me
After you
I don't know who I want to be
After you
You think I would have known
That I'd be left alone

Left listening to
Your dial tone

(Ending)
The worst part is
After all you did
After all you said
I still can't get your face
Out of my head

**tmlfan123** · 10-06-2009, 03:42 PM

I had a dream last night
About me and my girl
I enjoyed the insight
As to who she might be

It's funny, girl, you know
She looked so much like you

She had your hair and your lips
The same motion to her hips
But most of all, girl, she had your eyes
I guess it wasn't a surprise
When she turned out to be you

I had a dream today
About me and my girl
Trying to make her stay
Don't let this dream end yet

It's funny, girl, you know
I guess I always loved you

I love your hair and your lips
That sweet motion to your hips
But most of all, girl, I love your eyes
I hope you won't be too surprised
When I tell you I love you

And when I say I love you
I wonder what you'll do
Was it only a dream
Or are we going to be

Girl I love you hair and your lips
All that motion in your hips
And most of all, girl, I love your eyes
Maybe I'm being unwise
But can I tell you that I love you?

**tmlfan123** · 10-15-2009, 11:03 AM

(Verse 1)
This is my notice to the world
I'm giving up on me
Call it what you want but I refuse
To be that version of myself
That you like to see

(Verse 2)
You say you're proud of me
I'm too polite to disagree
But be glad of what you don't see
The man that I've turned out to be

(Chorus)
What did I do to deserve this
I'm well aware of what I've done
My hands are all but obvious
Red even for a prodigal son

(Verse 3)
I hate this image of me
It's as perfect as I'll never be
Can't contain the reality
Of who I am and who you see

(Chorus)
What did I do to deserve this
I'm well aware of what I've done
My hands are all but obvious
Red even for a prodigal son

(Bridge)
And as I think on what you said
I wish I hadn't tried so hard
I wish I'd been me instead
I wish I could be alive

(Chorus)
What did I do to deserve this
I'm well aware of what I've done
My hands are all but obvious
Red even for a prodigal son

**tmlfan123** · 10-18-2009, 12:22 PM

I'm hoping to get a prelim recording done this afternoon, but in any case here are the words, or lack thereof:

(Verse 1)
I know you've heard this before
And I know I've said my piece
But there's still so much more
Because emotions never cease

(Pre-Chorus)
This one's for the times
When I've got things to say
But no words to rhyme
And no time left in the day

(Chorus)
So I sing
Hey-eh-hey-hey-eh-hey-hey
Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo
Hey-eh-hey-hey-eh-hey-hey
Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo

(Verse 2)
I can't figure it out
There's so much on my mind
Uncertainty and doubt
Are leaving me blind

(Pre-Chorus)
This one's for the times
When I've got things to say
But no words to rhyme
And no time left in the day

(Chorus)
But I sing
Hey-eh-hey-hey-eh-hey-hey
Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo
Hey-eh-hey-hey-eh-hey-hey
Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo

(Bridge)
What can I say when nothing comes to mind
What can I do to let you know

(Chorus)
Can do nothing but sing
Hey-eh-hey-hey-eh-hey-hey
Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo
Hey-eh-hey-hey-eh-hey-hey
Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo

**tmlfan123** · 10-19-2009, 10:50 AM

I added improved recordings for Tug of War and Pink-Purple Ribbon. I will try to keep getting more done.

**tmlfan123** · 11-02-2009, 01:25 PM

(Verse 1)
Maybe I wasn't clear with myself
I've given up on you
I thought I was compelled
To say what I thought I knew

(Pre-Chorus)
But what's this rising in me
The longing I feel
Pieces of me don't agree
Tell me what is real

(Chorus)
Is it real when I wish you'd never leave
Or is it when I realize what that really means
Is it real when you say that you believe
Or is it when you see what I've seen

(Verse 2)
Where did it end or did it ever start
You must have given up on me
What changes in a change of heart
What could ever make you see

(Pre-Chorus)
Oh what's this rising in me
The longing I feel
Pieces of me don't agree
Tell me what is real

(Chorus)
Is it real when I wish you'd never leave
Or is it when I realize what that really means
Is it real when you say that you believe
Or is it when you see what I've seen

(Ending)
Was it real when you said that you wanted me
Was I real when I agreed
Was it more real than I allowed
Am I even being real right now

**tmlfan123** · 11-06-2009, 09:42 AM

(Verse 1)
Watch what you say
Anything could set me off
Have your own way
Little more than a brushoff

(Pre-Chorus)
Someday you will try to break through
But it's already too late
Somehow I think you always knew
You've produced nothing but hate

(Chorus 1)
Go on and laugh like it's a joke
But that one hit close to home
You didn't see it when you spoke
But then, you've never been alone

(Verse 2)
Smile it away
Maybe tomorrow is when
It's all okay
I'm not betting on you again

(Pre-Chorus)
Someday you will try to break through
But it's already too late
Somehow I think you always knew
You've produced nothing but hate

(Chorus 1)
Go on and laugh like it's a joke
But that one hit close to home
You didn't see it when you spoke
But then, you've never been alone

(Bridge)
You're the master of timing
I'm gone and suddenly you care
The accusation that I bring
Is ripped from me by despair

(Chorus 2)
Go on and laugh like it's alright
You never cared why start today
Maybe somewhere there is a light
A place I can't hear what you say

**tmlfan123** · 11-11-2009, 10:41 AM

I was sick last week and watched a thousand and one Josh Groban videos on Youtube - and so I decided I wanted to write a vocal song.

(Verse 1)
I can feel you slipping away
A little further every day
Across this divide I can't see
How our lives were supposed to be

(Chorus)
Cover the distance with your love
Smile down on me from above
I will not let you slip away
Tell that you are back to stay

(Verse 2)
I feel your presence in the air
And when I dream your face is there
Your name is written in the sky
And tonight I can reach that high

(Chorus)
Cover the distance with your love
Smile down on me from above
I will not let you slip away
Tell that you are back to stay

(Channel)
Stay with me tonight to count the stars
Stay with me tonight lost in my arms
Don't let yourself slip away
Let yourself be loved today

(Chorus)
Cover the distance with your love
Smile down on me from above
I will not let you slip away
Tell that you are back to stay

(Ending)
Please show me what life is made of
Cover the distance with
Your love

**tmlfan123** · 11-17-2009, 08:49 AM

Here's a couple of ideas I've had, just to keep everyone(/no one) interested. It'll probably be a while before I have time to record again, or even work on a new song, so this is probably as good as it gets for a while.

**tmlfan123** · 11-23-2009, 11:31 AM

I kind of hate this one but oh well...

(Verse 1)
This is the letdown
Rip out another page
Feed it to the fire
Watch it twist and burn

It's nothing but a dream
But giving up is just too hard
You're nothing if not perfect
But I'm done reaching for the stars

(Chorus 1)
It feels like every time
Is just another near-miss
Is loneliness a crime
Or is there more to my life
Than this

(Verse 2)
This is the breakdown
Whisper the voices
Kneeling on the ground
There's nothing to see

You're nothing but a dream
Give up it's the only option
It's nothing if not perfect
But I'm done reaching for the stars

(Chorus 1)
It feels like every time
Is just another near-miss
Is loneliness a crime
Or is there more to my life
Than this

(Bridge/Channel)
Another near-miss won't help me
I'm too far gone
Can't admit what I want to be
Please break the dawn

(Chorus 2)
I think that every day
Is just another near-miss
Now I'm trying to say
I'm done with dreaming of
Your kiss

**tmlfan123** · 12-05-2009, 09:48 AM

Put up a recording for Wordless.

**tmlfan123** · 12-08-2009, 10:29 AM

(Verse 1)
Caught in the headlights
I see no need to lie
Don't pretend it's right
Just let me cry

(Chorus)
Cry for the changing times
And the ones I thought I'd miss
Think of love left behind
And the girls I wish I'd kissed

(Verse 2)
Don't be so naive
There's too much to deny
Just let yourself grieve
Let your greatest strength die

(Chorus)
Cry for the changing times
And the ones I thought I'd miss
Think of love left behind
And the girls I wish I'd kissed

(Bridge)
Break through to the breakdown
Cry the tears that you drown
Close your eyes and reminisce
Remember all of this

(Chorus)
Cry for the changing times
And the ones I thought I'd miss
Think of love left behind
And the girls I wish I'd kissed

**tmlfan123** · 01-11-2010, 11:13 AM

Sorry for no capitals, but I'm too lazy right now

fickle
that's what i am
but i can't deny the truth
behind what i feel
there's so much that says it's a dream
but let me dream for a day

alone
that's what i am
and i don't deny the truth
that that is why
there's so much that says move along
but let me stay for a day

sick
that's what i am
but i can't deny the disease
that inflames tonight
there's so much that says find a cure
but let me die for a day

broken
that's what i am
but i will deny the hope
that gives me my life
there's so much that says search and find
but let me be blind for a day

fickle
that's what you are
but i can't deny the trust
that you still inspire
there's so much that says stay away
but let me remain for a day

alone
that's what you are
and i don't deny the reason
you're so dangerous
there's so much that says run for your life
but let me stop for a day

sick
that's what you are
but i don't deny your strength
even in this night
there's so much that says you're long gone
but let me hold on for a day

broken
that's what you are
and you won't deny it at all
it's strange how it works
there's so much that says it's not worth it
but let me pay for a day

perfect
that's what you are
and i can't deny it any more.

**tmlfan123** · 01-11-2010, 11:16 AM

(Verse 1)
You don't smile like you used to
Your mouth tries so hard
But your eyes don't respond
Tell me what caused these scars

(Verse 2)
You may dismiss me but
You don't smile like you used to
Your happiness is hollow
No matter what you do

(Verse 3)
Don't abandon all your hope
You have so much to give
You don't smile like you used to
But you can still learn to live

(Verse 4)
What is it weighing you down
Tell me how I can help you
Lately all I notice is that
You don't smile like you used to

(Verse 5/Ending)
Eyes caged & vacant
Body racked by mind's disease
And mouth frozen in place
Tell me what can I do

To make you smile like you used to.

**tmlfan123** · 01-11-2010, 11:17 AM

(Verse 1)
So busy analyzing
Everyone else's lifestyle
Your mental ostracizing
Is someone else's trial

(Verse 2)
So busy verbalizing
The sins you see in him
You should be empathizing
When will love begin to win

(Verse 3)
So busy victimizing
A poor soul lost in the sea
Acceptance tantalizing
But staying just out of reach

(Verse 5)
So busy jeopardizing
The grace you take for granted
What I am emphasizing
Is doubt I hope I've planted

(Ending)
Too damn busy baptizing
Converts to hypocrisy
This system you're advising
Is the obscenity they see
What you accomplish is forfeit
To your very enemy's hands
I could have told you what you'd get
But it wasn't what you had planned