FADE
Something to be said about the morning fog
Eyes wide open can’t see at all
When the sun comes up it burns away just like me
Answers are simple it’s the road that’s rough
Misguided courage just ain’t good enough
Gotta feel the burn to learn to keep away from the heat
Young and crazy, full of mistakes (we all make mistakes)
Quick out the gate and even harder to tame
She’s got a temper, that young one. No telling root
Found out the hard way fast tempers don’t mix well with booze
Bit rough ‘round the edges, kind in the eyes
Swift little tongue behind that crooked smile
Young and crazy, full of mistakes (we all make mistakes)
Stumbled upon wicked ways to help her feel safe
But those lines on her face
Show a little grace as she fades away
Getting old ain’t for the weary. No, it ain’t for the weak
Takes a lifetime, gone in a blink
YOU'RE BETTER
I never knew I couldn’t put you down
Until I had to choose
Now I know I, I can put you down
Cause I didn’t choose you
Walk away child
Take the reins while you can
Don’t wait ‘till you’re old and grey and beaten
Cause you’re better, you’re better than that
I never knew I needed strength to put you down
Now I know I have the strength to keep you out
With grace child
Someday you’ll look back on this time
And say, “I’ve changed and somehow made it out alive”
Cause you’re better, you’re better than that
With grace child
Someday you’ll look back on this time
And say, “I’ve changed and somehow made it out alive”
Cause you’re better, you’re better than that
PROPER GOODBYE
She took off running going ‘bout as fast as she could go
Cuz hey hey hey, she had to get away
A few days past 18 the world was hers if she was ready
Car was packed but clean. Daddy kept it well maintained
Wouldn't have it any other way
With tears in her eyes she cries, “Baby, be safe!”
"Don’t worry mama, you raised me to brave"
But to ease your mind I'll take my time while driving in the rain
Keep my eyes in the road and I'll pull over
When I can't stay awake. Mama, I'll be ok.
Can’t stop fighting. The trust is gone, gone too long
Time to move on cuz hey hey hey nothing lasts forever anyway
You can't tell me you're happy living this way
Don't tell me it's what you dreamed we'd be some day
Cuz we both know it's time for change
With tears in her eyes, she cries,
“What can I do to make you stay?”
“Nothing comes to mind so I'll pack my bags and be on my way”
But to ease your mind I'll be kind when speaking your name
Make sure to remind'em of all the good times
Before love slipped away. You'll be ok.
Here's to better days
A proper goodbye can do more than a lie
But to ease your mind go take the time to learn from your mistakes
Then spend some time drinking wine and dancing in the rain
Forget then forgive cuz no one can live with so much pain
A proper goodbye can ease the mind
Try it someday. You’ll be ok.
THANKS FOR LOVING ME ANYWAY
Looking through the eyes of my old man I came to see
That I've lost that innocence you left behind for me
Books were read, you tried your best
Your patience I put to the test
But I only knew how to be me....be me
Looking through the eyes of my mom I came to know
That my sister was her heart, and I was her soul
Alike in kind, different in time, knew right from wrong
But pushed the line. We all have our separate roads.
I could’ve listened more, I know now
And I can finally say you were right
It's my fault I had to learn my way
So, thanks for loving me anyway
Looking through the eyes of my sis I understood
That we came from the same roof but knew different hoods
And in my eyes you were cooler and wise
But there was no way I was telling you
I could’ve listened more, I know now
And I can finally say you were right
It's my fault I had to learn my way
So, thanks for loving me anyway
I could’ve listened more, I know now
And I can finally say you were right
It's my fault I had to learn my way
So, thanks for loving me anyway
LEARN TO FLOAT
Confused, conflicted, and somewhat misled
Pursue my heart and soul for happiness
But that road ain't paved, and it's got fangs
Falling’s become my best friend
But you gotta fall to fly, lve to die, swim in the deep end
So come on and Jump in the water, ain't got time for dipping toes
What's the worst could happen, you'll never know
If you don’t jump in the water, whatchu waiting for
Well it's gonna be cold at first I promise
But now you just learn to float
Heartbreaking, taken, soul's been shaken
By that wise man and his compromise
To fit in, hey listen, that life it ain't my mission mind your business
Y'all keep keeping on, me and my dreams we’re going swimming
So come on and Jump in the water, ain't got time for dipping toes
What's the worst could happen, you'll never know
If you don’t jump in the water, whatchu waiting for
Well it's gonna be cold at first I promise
But now you just learn to float
Learn to Float
BLISTERED FEET
Twisting, turning, turns, and twists
Don’t remember the road quite like this
I look behind me and see no shadow
Think to myself, oh where did the sun go
And these blistered feet, they will soldier on, soldier on
And you know that come sunrise I’m gonna be gone
Gone for good
Similar similarities strike me funny cuz we still disagree
In the belly of this beast called life
I’m going to learn to fight fight fight
And these blistered feet, they will soldier on, soldier on
And you know that come sunrise I’m gonna be gone
Gone for good
I’m gonna fight my battles
I’m gonna win my wars
Be everything you couldn’t see in me
Show the world what once was ignored
And these blistered feet, they will soldier on, soldier on
And you know that come sunrise I’m gonna be gone
Gone for good. I’m gone for good
WHEN YOU AWAKE
I've been spending time
Out on the road
I've been missing home
Got a room for the night
Tucked myself in tight
It ain't the same alone
Baby please remember
This is our fate
We ain't got to wait forever
Cuz I'll be there
when you awake
You see I finally got it right
Looked love right in the eyes…gave in
But some way somehow
Distance causes doubts
And I'm here to reel you in
So, baby please remember
This is our fate
We ain't got to wait forever
Cuz I'll be there
Baby please remember
This is our fate
We ain't got to wait forever
Cuz I'll be there
When you awake
GOOD AS GOLD
Daddy's whistle brought me home when the streetlights came on
and the sun was setting
But in good style I'd wait a while
for the shine of the moon to finally head in
Hit the lawn, toss the bike
Shut the door, I’m in for the night
and on to mama's cookin
Those days they were good as gold
Closed my eyes and now I'm older
Those days they flew right by in the wind
But it was good as gold then
Sneaking into drive-in movies
covered by old blankets in the backseat to avoid the fees
Calling in and playing hooky
For a day of catching rays on the beach
Grab my glove and hit the door, off to play a little ball
I'm the MVP of concrete
Those days they were good as gold
Closed my eyes and now I'm older
Those days they flew right by in the wind
But it was good as gold then
Those days they were good as gold
Closed my eyes and now I'm older
Those days they flew right by in the wind
But it was good as gold then
I love you, mom.