Posts Tagged ‘optimism’

“Self Portrait”

Posted: April 9, 2012 in Lyrics, Poem
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“Self-Portrait”
revised on 4.11.12

i hate to let you down
but this time it has to be
time to do what’s best for me
i hate to break your heart
but my life needs to include the art
alive deep inside of me

i need to just be me
not what you want to see
i hide behind this ink
and you don’t see me when i wink
i need to burn bright
love with all my might

i push myself to grow
they may never know
i may have nothing to show
but when i see their tears
it stings for what feels like years
but i’ll sacrifice my life
to save others from their strife

i don’t expect anyone to get me
i care more about saving a life
than finding my future wife
for now i’ll just dream of you in my life
i have to start a spark
to be a light to make this world less dark

“The Other Side”

Posted: March 14, 2012 in Lyrics, Poem
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“The Other Side”
written on 3.13.12

it was only one date
but no matter how things fall
thank you for showing all
that’s deep inside of me

it was just one date
but she showed me my fate
if i didn’t unveil the entire side of me
and now i know why i was always happier alone

i hide a part of me
but not the side you would expect
i smile, laugh, love openly
but that’s not all there is to see

for every romantic line
is a wild side
for every door i open
there’s what i am secretly hopin’

i want to be kind and true
but i want to intimately know all of you
i’ll hold you if you look over the ledge
then we can hold hands and jump over the edge

i want you to feel i’m your knight
but i’m not just black and white
i want life to be a wild ride
but i’ll keep you safe by my side

i want you to sing with all your might
to know that love is worth the fight
i don’t want things to ever become routine
’cause it spells the end with me

don’t worry what others say
we deserve to live life as we may
with passion and love every day
always dreaming of what will come our way

“Swim”

Posted: February 11, 2012 in Lyrics, Poem
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“Swim”
completed on 2.11.12

all my life
i only had to swim downstream
the rain showered me in love
and storms always passed over me

but then a hurricane
threw me into stormy seas
felt like i was drowning
life’s sadness washing over me

this time i have to swim my way out
even though i’m choking
and gasping for air
i won’t stop kicking ’til i reach the shore

no one may notice
and i don’t really care
this time i have to fight for a better life
smile until they can’t help but stare
’cause we all need love as much as we need air

“For Jen…”

Posted: January 13, 2012 in Lyrics, Poem
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“For Jen”
written on 1.9.12

i wanted to sing you a love song
but knew my notes would be out of tune
wanted to paint you the sun
to warm your life like you have mine
but i can’t draw a straight line
so i’ll give you a gift
not sure what it’s worth
but i’m giving my heart for the last time

i don’t care how long it takes
you are worth the wait
because every movie and every trait
that made tears run down my cheek
that made my heart feel weak
i see inside of you

i’m not smooth
in fact you make me shake
’cause i can see so much love inside of you
and i’ve learned enough to know
you’re too good but it’s true

i don’t care how long it takes
you are worth the wait
because every movie and every trait
would make me hate
a life without you by my side
’cause you’re the only one i’d date

“Rochester”

Posted: October 24, 2011 in Lyrics, Poem
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“Rochester”
completed on 10.24.11

staring out my window
from a place i can finally call my home
the chill in the air
makes my heart race
makes me feel alive
i feel wrapped in hope
so much to make me smile and believe
things are starting to go my way

my things are packed
i’ve left that city and i’m not looking back
i’m counting down the miles
and i feel so much closer to my destiny

brand new town
but i won’t feel alone
because i have my family
i can see the opportunities
finally within my reach

no more detours
no more feeling unsafe
nothing but green lights
for me to find my way
i’ve got friends to make
and a career to create
nothing to hold me back
here’s to a new day
a new way
and a new outlook on life

“Kate”

Posted: September 11, 2011 in Lyrics, Poem
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“Kate”
written 9.11.11

he stares at you
but only looks skin deep
he talks to you
like you’re his property
he holds your hand
but just to keep you within reach
he tells you he can do better
because he can’t comprehend the gem that he’s got

he likes you better wearing makeup
while i admire the sparkle in your eyes
he drools at the thought of you in a bikini
while i just want to see you smile
he cares more about what he gets
while i would do anything for you

the only thing i want from you
is for you to believe in yourself
the only thing i’ll take from you
is the joy you bring to my life
the only thing i’ll tell you
is i’m always here to cheer you up

i see your inner beauty
i watch the passion in your eyes
i look past what’s on the surface
’cause i care more what’s in your heart
i’ll be part of your foundation
’cause i want to build your self-esteem up

“The Best is Yet to Come”

Posted: July 21, 2011 in Lyrics, Poem
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“The Best is Yet to Come”
completed on 7.20.11

i can’t get enough of your smile
and i can’t get enough of your laugh
i love when i look in your eyes
i see all that we could be

i picture our first date
the one where i stay up all night hoping
we’ll end up holding hands
and i dream of our first kiss
the same one i’ll feel when we’re dressed in all white
dancing throughout the night
i look forward to all the memories we’ll share together
to the life and laughter we’ll create with one another
that’s all i’ll ever need

my body is here
but i’m already mentally there
to the place where
i’m on your couch
sitting next to the one that i love
i don’t have you yet
that’s why the best is yet to come

i watch the joy in your eyes
as you see everything for the first time
i watch you take your first step
with my hands right by your side
i’ll tuck you in at night
kiss you and be your nightlight
you’ll grow up so fast
but you won’t ever have to ask
’cause i’ll always be there for you

my body is here
but i’m already mentally there
to the place where
i’m on our couch
sitting between the ones that  i love
i don’t have that yet
that’s why i know the best is yet to come

“Chase Your Dreams”

Posted: July 15, 2011 in Lyrics, Poem
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“Chase Your Dreams”
written on 7.14.11

another day begins and fades
you’ve watched the sun rise and fall once again
just to find another day feeling lost within
but one day you’ll wake up to a better life
where the pain of trying fades away

some days the hope in your dreams
is suffocated by the same old routine
the days seem to pass so slow
and you’re unsure of where to go
but one day you’ll wake up to a better life
and the ache of trying has faded away

you’ve sacrificed some things in the short term
to earn it all in the end
so chase your dreams ’til you’re exhausted
then get up and do it again
because one day you’ll wake to a better life
with the pain of trying faded away

“Three Smiles”

Posted: June 25, 2011 in Lyrics, Poem
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“Three Smiles”
written on 6.24.11

you watch him slam the door
as your tears stream to the floor
you look back at a million warning signs
but you desperately want that fairy tale
he’s crushed your hope, stepped on your heart
but he’s the one who lost out

you deserve someone who wants both girls on his lap
who lights the candles twice so each one gets to blow them out
takes a mental picture every time he sees the three of you smile
proud of the life that he has

but you can always rely on me
remember there is so much life to live
and you have so much love left to give
turn up taylor’s fearless and believe that things will change
and if ever you need a sunrise
i’ll be there to brighten your day

because you deserve someone who wants both girls on his lap
kisses their knees every time that they fall
and dreams of the days when they’re tall
reads them just one more story ’til they’re finally asleep
proud of the love that he has

“Kindle”

Posted: November 7, 2009 in Lyrics, Poem
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“Kindle”
written on 7/27/09

you cry as you watch the television
’cause the stories never change
you wonder where’s the happy endings
in a sea of endless tragedies

every morning on the front page
are stories of crimes and murder victims
you wonder how to ever bring a child
into the chaos of this world

streaming through the airwaves
are stories of countries starving or self-destructing
you wonder how anyone can survive
in a world that’s grown so cold

you don’t understand their hatred
you can’t accept their apathy
you may feel the darkness all around you
but you will never be alone

because i won’t fade
i’ll be here for you
just like i’ve always been

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