From Renata:
A Space In My Heart
Sometimes I feel that my life is uncertain and I don't know which way to go.
Then I think about the times we've spent together, oh so long ago.
When I cried you dried my tears, when I was scared you calmed my fears,
but your kind words meant more to me than anything else
.
Chorus:
You left me standing, when the wind began to blow
As they lowered your casket down below.
All that I have are the memories we've made together, and the space in
my heart, which will be left forever.
Although we're so far apart, I'll never forget the smile that gives a warm glow to the
endless nights I spend without you, hoping that your love will flow.
We laughed and cried, before you died, but your touch was the most precious. It swore
that you and I we're meant to be together, before we separated forever.
(Repeat Chorus)
As time passed, 'cause time must go, the sadness faded into woe. The smile gone, the
happiness no longer kept. As I sat and waited, I longer wept.
But now every morning I wake up with a smile, knowing that you're okay. Nothing can
replace the words, which you whispered to me, as you went
off on your way.
(Repeat Chorus)
As I watched the men in white coats strive, they promised me that they would keep you
alive, but words are no good, without a doubt. They just couldn't work it out . . .
No one can replace the band on my finger, which symbolized our passion. Although we're
no longer together, the gold ring is still in fashion.
You left me standing, when the wind began to blow as they lowered your casket down
below. All that I have are the memories we've made together, which will never vanish and
will always stay forever.
These two are from Aimee:
Think
You think you're there to learn,
But as you watch the people talk,
You realize how wrong you were about it all.
Your eyes start to wander,
As you notice the girl in the corner.
Then everyone else in their own world.
You think you're there to learn,
You are there to learn,
About everything the world hates,
And everyone that hates you.
It's all one big contest to see who can make it,
And who can't.
Everyone is trying to be perfect,
But they don't know that the most perfect person,
Is the most different.
You think you're there to learn,
But as you watch that person talk,
you relize how wrong you were about it all.
Your eyes start to turn black as you notice the girl,
missing from the corner.
Then everyone else is gone,
To her funeral.
She is not the perfect one.
You
I saw you come in and fall to the floor,
I watched as you tried to move a little more,
It made me wanna' cry and as I burst into tears,
You ran to your room and locked the door from fear.
I could tell you were scared that I saw you like that,
So I ran to my room and tried to hold back,
All the fear and the anger that swept through my mind,
For as I grow older you seem so unkind,
Everyone says all these mean things about you.
It hurts me to hear them 'cause I know that they're true.
My mind seems to open as I lie in my bed.
I write down the thoughts that are all in my head.
They turn into a poem or maybe a song.
I used to think all dads were like this,
But I was so wrong.
These are from Kristin:
Unexpected
You never expect for something to happen
You don't ever think of what you have
You should take care of what you cherish
For anything can and will parish
We don't expect for things to happen
Life, Death, Friendship, Hate
Sometimes we don't realize what we have
until its to late
* Find what you love
and hold on tight
Don't let it go
Don't loose sight *
We take for granted what we love
Friends, family, a white peace dove
Until the day those things are gone
and its so hard.. so hard to move on
Always hold on to the ones who care
Love them, cherish them, always be there
Even when times are tough, you're in despair
Remember them
* repeat chorus *
peace should be cherished
not money and gold
what matters to you
should not have to be told
Untitled
You refuse to listen
Its as if you don't care
I thought we were friends
would always be there
* You only see what you wanna see
You only hear what you want to hear
You only do what you want to do
So its through
Oh its through I'm done with you *
Not so wrong to have your thoughts
Not so bad to see what you sought
But until you come down
From out of the clouds
I'll still keep screaming
and shouting outloud
All you can see
Is what you think is right
All you seem to care
Is if you can fight
*Chorus*
It's supposed to be important
You're supposed to care
But what the hell happened
You don't care if I'm there
I'm thankful its happened
I'm glad that its done
Now I know who cares
* chorus *
____ There's an alternate chorus which is almost the same ... but it sounds better with
the music I put to it. Here it is:
*You only see what you want to see
hear what you want to hear
do what you want to do
so its through
oh its through I'm done with you...*
___ Which do you like better? hehe
What Matters the Most
*The world can be such a desolate place
fighting, war, bias against gender and race
We argue, we fight
over power and gold
But what should be cherished
Cannot be sold*
What's so important
For you or for me
That's what's the difference
I wish you could see
What matters in our minds
Is not the same
You may think I'm crazy
Or even insane
But what life's about
may not be what you claim
Many people think
Its about money and fame
But what's really important
is not the same
* chorus *
So what matters to you
do you question it now
Have you listened to the words
do you hear what they say
all those superficial things
i hope you now betray
Leave behind the money and power
all they will do is make you greedy and shallow
now go in your heart
find what puts a smile on your face
and that is something you cannot replace
* chorus *
The Dreamer
Dreams are good
but you must realize
That they would die
if you don't open your eyes
to make your dream really come true
you must know
what it means to you
* Dreamers just sit, wait, look and anticipate
and that's all ... all that they can do
but if you work and you try, then your dream will never die
and that's all .... all that you can do *
GO after your dream
try with all your might
it may even seem
like you have to put up a fight
but in the end
if you don't give in
you will see the sun
and a new day begin
*chorus*
Untitled
Have you ever felt like you don't fit in
people say your weird on the outside
and its as if its a sin
but who's to judge
what's strange and whats not
what's normal to you
maybe crazy to me
why cant we accept
our souls flying free
why is it so bad
why cant we just be
* being different makes the world go round
our freedom our rights, voice and sound
this to you may not seem so profound
but when you think about it, it might shortly be found*
Or I want to make this the chorus ...
whichever one ends up NOT the chorus.
I will just make it another verse in the song
* This is what makes the world a great place
our personality, style and even race
to some these things may be a disgrace
but they are things you cannot replace*
being different makes the world more fun
being ourselves not being shun
We all have a face, opinion, and name
even though we are different we are all the same.
*chorus *
Untitled
Out of my life
out of my way
now just a memory
of my not so distant past
now something purely imaginary
which I hope doesn't last
We go around in circles
again and again
its as if all the fighting
will never come to an end
*how can you do this to me
how could you hurt me so
how did you ever do it
and think I wouldn't know *
But now its done
I tried to forgive
and all the pain
I don't want to relive
The welcome doormat
to my heart
you now have trampled
and torn apart
*chorus*
Untitled
he sits alone
near the cold window
never knowing what to let in
he's confused inside
thinking what to hide
will it cause him pain
will it hurt his pride
* And he pushed me out
and he pulls me in
and I never know what to say to him
do I let him in
or do I push him out
do I know its love
without a doubt ......
,..... in my mind *
As I watch him staring
out the window
I wonder if he's ever gonna let me know
let me know what he's thinking
or how he feels
let me know if he wants me
if its all real
*chorus*
oh
I don't understand him
in many ways
but I seem to stand by him
stand by him just the same
maybe one of these days he'll pull me in
and I'll know what he's thinking again
* chorus *
Untitled
I'm a stranger to you
but you're a best friend to me
I know what you're doing, where you're at
but you don't know what I see
I'm standing in your shadows
looking up at you
I'm just in a whirlpool
trying to swim up to you
This one is nowhere near finished ... I need a lot more
This is an early version of a song that Moe (Yes, that's her nickname. (c:) sent me:
I Am The One To Blame
I was going to a party,
On a late Friday night,
Not knowing,
Nor caring,
If I would live to see daylight.
Why did I go?
Why didn't I care?
Now our lives will never be the same,
It's all my fault;
I am the one to blame.
As we stepped out of the car,
She became full with fright,
It was so dark and cold,
On that horrible Friday night.
I should not have made her go;
I should have done what I knew was right.
We arrived at the party,
The music was playing loudly,
And there were people drinking everywhere.
I offered her a beer, and she accepted;
But I should've known to have more care.
Why did I make her go?
She had never hurt anyone;
Yet she is the one who had to suffer,
And now her life is done.
It's all my fault;
I am the one to blame.
I wish now that she had just stayed home,
I knew this would happen;
I knew this would come,
But she had told me if she didn't drink,
She would have felt dumb.
She must have drank,
Many more than one,
For she could barely stand,
When she was completely done.
I grabbed her by the hand,
I had drank more than she,
For my eyes were squinty; I couldn't even see.
Why did I go?
Why didn't I care?
Now our lives will never be the same.
It's all my fault;
I am the one to blame.
We hopped in my car,
Not knowing what would happen,
But as we sped down the street,
Passing the stop sings, ignoring the red lights,
We thought what we were doing looked pretty neat.
As I was driving, we saw a white light,
It came straight towards us,
And before I could stop it, I knew we had crashed.
My car had been hit hard,
The whole front end was completely smashed.
Why did I make her go?
She never hurt anyone,
Yet she is the one who had to suffer,
And now her life is done.
It's all my fault;
I am the one to blame.
She lay there, on the cold, hard ground,
Half dead, and barely alive,
Piles of blood were surrounding her,
While the only thing I could see her do,
Was stay there hopeless and cry.
She lay there, dying,
And she slowly closed her eyes;
I can't believe it Lord, my girlfriend is dead.
If only I did not drink and drive,
She would be alive instead.
This song is from "ZacAttack":
Fly Away
Fly above the clouds
You can do it
You have the wings
You have the spirit
Fly little bird
Touch the sky
Fly little bird
Soar up high
Have faith in your wings
You shall not fall
You can do it
There is no wall
Fly little bird
Touch the sky
Fly little bird
Soar up high
Let you heart guide you
Ler your mind run free
You can do it
Don't look back at me
Fly little bird
Touch the sky
Fly little bird
Soar up high
Explore the world
Find the sea
You can do it
Just believe me
Fly little bird
Touch the sky
Soar up high
This one is from Margaret. (I love this one!)
COLOR BLIND
I had a dream last night
That the world was color blind.
I wish that it were true
"Cause I would be the that much closer to you.
Day and night I feel the racial consciousness
Radiating from our friends.
Friends that say we're not meant to be
But I love you and you love me.
Why can't they just let us be?
And I just can't understand
Why this society can't bend
From this persecution
That's ruining you and me.
CHORUS:
If all the world were color blind
It would be a better place.
If we were the only race
Could be the human race.
If all the world were color blind
It would be a better place
If we were, we wouldn't see the color
Of the next man's face.
I walk outside
I see the children play.
They act like sisters.
They act like brothers.
They can't see the difference
'Tween black, red and white
Till the grown-ups tell them
That they need to fight.
I think of my dream
And realize what's wrong.
Let's look to the children
And sing with them in their song.
CHORUS
This world is strong
But it might not be for long.
So let's pull together
Let's ignore our color.
Look to your brother for support
No matter what his color.
And let's sing together
Let's sing forever.
CHORUS 2x's
The next man's face doesn't matter
Let's stick together forever.
Come on, let's sing together
No matter what our color.
Yeah, no matter what our color.
Jay sent these:
- Second Chance -
Living in darkness, waiting for the light,
Hoping that you'll turn to me with loving in your eyes.
Never another moment, never a second chance
Once the smiling fades away and the feelings all have passed.
And I wonder how I could have ever loved someone before I even met you.
And I wonder how long I can last without you by my side.
And I wonder how long the memories will live in my mind
And all I'm asking is just a little time.
I've been hurt so many times before,
But the feelings never go away, I feel it even more.
And over the horizon, I see the face of you, my friend,
And I forget my heart is breaking and I feel it once again.
(Repeat chorus)
Whatever it takes, I will do it.
Whatever the trouble, I will break through it.
If seeing is believing, then I have seen so much.
I've learnt to share my feelings with just a simple touch.
There's nothing short of hope that you will always be around.
I know I love you and that's all that matters to me now.
(Repeat chorus)
- Dream For Me -
There's a fairy-tale out in the distance.
There's a ray of hope beyond my reach.
So I'll accept my fate with no resistance.
And all I ask is that you…
Dream for me, coz I've lost all my will to go on.
Baby, breathe for me. In your heart, I will never be gone.
Oh, look at me, can't you see that I've always been alone?
Baby, dream for me, coz you're the only one who can.
Oh, there was a time when I could dream so often;
When I could stand it all, when I could breathe.
But in this frame of mind, just a simple promise
Is all I ask, so, baby…
(Repeat chorus)
Hoping you'll comfort me, hoping you'll hold me,
I need you to carry on so, baby, let go of me.
You know where to go and you know what to do.
Reach out for the angel, He'll guide you.
There's a crossing-guard beside the river.
And there's a paradise too far to see.
It's too cold to sweat, but too hot to shiver,
So, baby, please, just say you'll…
(Repeat chorus)
-Untitled -
What would you do if I drained my sleep?
Would your eyes stay cold as they are?
And what would you say if I gave up hope?
Would your arms reach out that far?
I believe that I never gave you reason
To hurt me in any kind of way.
And I believe that you must have your reason,
But I believe that it's just the easy way you're taking.
Is it all that hard to talk to me
And tell me what I did wrong?
It's easy to play this cold game
Where I must play along.
(Repeat chorus)
How can I get by knowing I'm not what you care about.
It's not your words, it's your silence that tearing my soul apart.
(Repeat chorus)
This one is by Ashley, Nina, and Melissa:
More Than Just Friends
It's amazing how lifelong friends can suddenly become something more
Then you're together and your thoughts soar
She'll do anything to be with him
He can do anything as long as it's with her
*Chorus
What starts out as a friendship can eventually take that trip
Where a handshake's too little and a hug's kinda in the middle
How did it start?
When did you walk into each other's heart?
What happened to being friends?
Don't you remember before?
But the real question is, can you be more than just friends?*
You both know how much you want to just go for the other
But deep down, sometimes it doesn't feel right
Dream worlds can conquer your mind and make you start believing
The way you choose will turn out alright
When you're together, you know it'll be forever
In the relationship, you'll become better friends
Because in the heart, you'll never part
You know you won't find another
*Chorus*
Standing together, you don't doubt the situation
You know you've made the right decision
You can only hope it'll last
And wish it ends with you being more than just friends
Everyday your relationship grows stronger
And you can hardly bear to be apart
But you're not sure how to act around each other
Because you're not thinking about being more than just friends
*Chorus*
Now you've decided how to act,
You know how strong your love is
And you've answered the question,
You are more than just friends
*Chorus(fades off)
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