Surge Of Joy

Striking through the streaking rain
I feel it coming through again
Like a curtain rending in my heart
from the sky light comes and falls

And its here for just a breath
this fire in my soul
my eyes widen with every step
its the feeling that I am whole
I could almost reach out and touch my makers hand
I could almost smell the taste feel Heavenly land
Its running through my head to my fingertips
the wind and cold wont leave me old though they breath an icy kiss
The breath swells in my head and words seem an alloy
running through my soul and my frame is a surge of joy

The bare bones of the world reach out there arms to me
the warm hope has been heard and all this I see
rain drives in my face
I have to keep up this furious pace
the wind holds the breath
and the the breath holds the glow
there is a depth on the moment only I know

And its here for just a breath
this fire in my soul
my eyes widen with every step
its the feeling that I am whole
I could almost reach out and touch my makers hand
I could almost smell the taste feel Heavenly land
Its running through my head to my fingertips
the wind and cold wont leave me old though they breath an icy kiss
The breath swells in my head and words seem an alloy
running through my soul and my frame is a surge of joy

It Was Me

I'm all by myself
Yet again
They left me to sell
For riches, some friends

I tried greed
but he robbed me
I tried love
but she wasnt enough
I tried to leave
my thoughts of grief
but somehow they always taunt me
They come back like shadows to haunt me

Is there no honesty
I know that you promised me
You said you'd never leave my side
But I can't find the truth
and I'm not close to you
I'm finally wondering why
Why did you leave me
to weep in the dust
You let them beat me
Is there no one to trust?
Then I look at the friends that I've made
I set out to find truth
but wound up on on a useless crusade
I don't need any more proof
I'm all used up and I know for sure
I can see
It was me

I tried riches on for size
but they left green stains on my eyes
I tried solitude
but it was empty without you
I tried the crowd
But found the silence too loud
Nothing is any good without you
I know it might be too much to ask
But its proved I cant live without you
Would you please make a place
where honesty floods my face
I know its a lot to ask
Be my heart patch,
please bring me back

Is there no honesty
I know that you promised me
You said you'd never leave my side
But I can't find the truth
and I'm not close to you
I'm finally wondering why
Why did you leave me
to weep in the dust
You let them beat me
Is there no one to trust?
Then I look at the friends that I've made
I set out to find truth
but wound up on on a useless crusade
I don't need any more proof
I'm all used up and I know for sure
I can see
It was me

You died on the tree
all because of us and me
I can see
your beauty
my depravity
Let known this be,
It was me

Cold

Alone
on my own
So cold
Why do I cry
Where will I fall tonight

I guess I walked too far
I guess I missed the star
Coming back from the dead
Your voice in my head
Saying dont let go

Alone
On my own
this place is cold
Why do I try
I always find myself failing at night

I guess I missed the mark
I guess Im living stark
Come crashing through my senses
Cause I can be so senseless
Im gonna try again tonight

But I know I need help
I can't do this myself
I hold on if you hold to me
You made a promise that I wont be alone

So I guess I'll keep trying
Cause I love you
I guess I'll keep crying
Cause I know I fall through
But you'll catch me cause you
Always follow through

Rise Above

I get so caught up in what I see
Its not that I doubt you are there
But I can only see the reflection of me
I feel myself sinking under
(Don't let me go asunder)
I feel myself falling down below

But you whisper strength to my soul
I hear it over the static of the radio

I will rise above
you will be enough
I've never felt such a love
And I know without a doubt
Give me a reason to shout
I will rise above

You are the reason to fight
the reason to try
the reason I can go on tonight


Don't let me go asunder
I feel myself falling down below

But you whisper strength to my soul
I hear it over the static of the radio

I will rise above
you will be enough
I've never felt such a love
And I know without a doubt
Give me a reason to shout
I will rise above

Paint

Just another rain drop
in an ocean of puddles
Just another question
in a sea of muddles
Just another day in my life
Just another moment slice

And your with me through every one
you've seen every meadow and prison
and you love me more than I can fathom
You're happy to sit with me as I imagine
I think of heaven and all its streets
and you show me how to love everyone I meet
Dearest Love you are so good to me
My sweet maker you know every inch of my frame
And the canvas you make beautiful as you paint

Just another tear
in a world so broken down
Just another laugh
In a whirlwind of sound
Just another pause
in a blur of motion
Just another wish
in such crazy commotion

And your with me through every one
you've seen every meadow and prison
and you love me more than I can fathom
You're happy to sit with me as I imagine
I think of heaven and all its streets
and you show me how to love everyone I meet
Dearest Love you are so good to me
My sweet maker you know every inch of my frame
And the canvas you make beautiful as you paint

Bind Me

I look around
I can't place where I stand
I want to be found
I don't know where I am
Oh where are you I call
Why did I have to fall
Why did I think I could go my own way
Wont you please I know I dont deserve it
wont you please I know I could never earn it
I know you've done this a thousand times before
But would you save me?

Then take this wayward heart and bind it to your arms
take my broken heart and tie it to your scars
there is nothing that I fear more than my own heart
I need you to hold me so close dear morning star
Hold me until my fit has left me and I callapse into your arms
and I breath again and I rest, dear Lord I've wandered so far
please bind me to your arms

Bind me to your arms with the strongest cord
Bind me to your arms I give up on my own
Bind me to your arms where you hold your word and sword
Bind me to your arms Im so tired of being alone
Bind me with your love that sets me free
In your arms theres no place I'd rather be
So why do I forget and leave your arms
for all of the worlds trinkets and charms
Bind me to your arms Father I beg you
Bind me to your arms

Summer Smile

The earth is weather worn
my soul is so war torn
my mind feels like a ransacked town
with every building burned black to the ground

I feel like a salesman at dinner
not a single call a winner
I haven't had a smile since
the whole world went and made me wince
and that was quite awhile ago
so I guess Im here to let you know

I need your rest in my soul
cause I feel so restless everywhere I go
I've tried to fit the pieces but its outta my control
I've tried to fill the creases but this wall is gonna blow
Please bring your summer smile on my winter street then let it go

I think I need a new song
been crooning discontentment too long
ice streaks freeze upon my face
I've got a broken go-cart in this race
Its time I let loose and fall down
Its time you come in an erase my furrowed brow

I need your rest in my soul
cause I feel so restless everywhere I go
I've tried to fit the pieces but its outta my control
I've tried to fill the creases but this wall is gonna blow
Please bring your summer smile on my winter street then let it go