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by Lee Younger

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REDWOOD TREES Under my roof and the ceiling , right above the ground Is the onliest girl behind blue eyes and curls who could bring it all crashing down I’ve known her for years and I’ve wiped away tears But I don’t think that I’ve scratched the surface Everyone thinks they see, but she’s a deep mystery And no one really knows it, but Her heart is softer than the warmest summer breeze And her love is stronger than them ancient Redwood trees She runs fast and falls hard and folks who don’t know call her ‘wild’ Like anyone could know a girl from a phrase like, ‘the classic middle child’ And stubborn and clumsy, I’m hopeless as can be at learning to love well But she’s gentle and kisses me, loves and forgives me When I don’t do so well by Her heart is fragile and she wears it on her sleeve And her love is stronger than them ancient Redwood trees interlude Her heart is lovely like an old-time melody And her love is stronger than them ancient Redwood trees
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YOUR GAZE Turn off Your gaze, it is blazing and superimposing Yourself upon me My obsessive, compulsively, ordered, disorderly conduct thrown into relief But all You seem to do is steadily just stare right through me And I cower underneath everything You might see When it is crowded, I am shrouded by association of our history Our family tree limbs are passing down low expectations and sewing up leaves There’s nothing I can do, and yet there’s so much I can do I cower underneath Your perception of me When on the last day, You tear back the sky And un-secret the secrets of everyone, everywhere And I am exposed like the day I was born Under microscope eyes who know everything, everything I cannot outrun everything that I have done And though I cower, though I hide, yet You open up my eyes And You say, “Well done.” You say, “Well done.” ‘Cause You don’t just see me, You purchased, redeemed me And turned all my wrong upside down Your gaze is affection and constant protection And pleasure-filled laughter’s the sound I hear
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I’LL SING TO YOU I’ll hold you up when you are down Won’t let your tears even touch the ground I’ll give you my eyes and I won’t make a sound Until it is time to chase away the frown Then I’ll sing to you all night I’ll sing your tears away I’ll sing the pretenders so you can remember That I’m here to stay And if you lose your grip I’ll hold your hand, When no one else knows, I’ll understand When you just get so tired you can’t even stand Whatever you can’t do, I’ll be the one who can And I’ll sing to you tonight, Tonight there’ll be no morning star And you will smile for me when I sing “West Side Story” And banish your troubles afar And I’ll sing for you tonight And I’ll sing to you for keeps When the days just get too long I’ll write you a love song And sing you right down to sleep
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QUAINT BUT TRUE Once I saw this car flying, burning up the tar, driving Right through the intersection, Red light, one way, wrong direction “Hold on baby, we’re almost there!” Once I saw this guy fight a monster twice his size With rolled up sleeves and balled up fists He looked him in the eye, said this: “Hey you, let’s go!” Then he smiled right at his girl Why oh why Would you break all the rules, would you take a black eye? It’s quaint but true When you’re in, when you’re in love There’s nothing you won’t do Once I saw this boy sell his very favorite toy But the toil and sweat didn’t mean a thing Compared to that new diamond ring “Oh please, say yes.” And she did. Once I saw this girl bring a child into the world With pain like death right to the end Then two years passed, she smiled and said, “Let’s try again, I don’t think I’m done.” Why oh why Would you give your heart, would you almost die? It’s quaint but true When you’re in, when you’re in love There’s nothing you won’t do Once I saw this Dad give the only Son He had He was hunted, hated, underrated, Tortured, murdered, desecrated “Turn out the lights, I don’t want to see.” Once I saw this Son, and He was the only One Walked willingly right to His death, Gave His life, His blood, His breath, Forgive them, they don’t know what they do Why oh why Would you give your child, would you give your life? It’s quaint but true When you’re in, when you’re in love There’s nothing you won’t do
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I WANTED TO The pavement burns my pale, bare feet With that stored up August heat But I will walk on down the road with You You say, “Well, put some shoes up on them toes, And here’s a tissue for your nose, Who said this would be easy to do?” Did You bring some food to eat Or will I faint on this here street, And honey, do You have to walk so fast? You say, “I’ve food to eat you know not of And I only get faint with love But here’s a bite, all you had to do was ask.” Well, I wanted to, as much as I could choose I wanted to walk down the road with You And it might be hard to step up off this yard But I wanted to walk down the road with You Don’t You think I’m getting strong, I ain’t complained in oh, so long, And please, oh please tell me we’re almost there You say, “Let them tears roll down your cheeks, There’s nothing wrong with being weak, And I will never leave you alone, I swear.” (CHORUS) Sometimes I just wanna run Back to the shade from this blazing sun And I just cannot go another mile You say, “Baby, we are almost there With no more sorrows, no more cares Hang on to me for just a little while (CHORUS)
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CROWBAR How much would it mean to you if I grabbed a crowbar And pried open my skin, wrenched my ribs back and showed you every Thumping, beating, quick succeeding chamber of my living heart? Would you skip the track and say, “That’s nice.” Or would you maybe listen once or twice? It may not be your style and that is cool, I can’t expect you To see this as your child, but understand, from what I’ve been through The pained contractions, progress by fractions, labored pushing, then it’s here And I can hear that tiny chorus cry Listen, don’t you think he’s got my eyes It’s not for you. Now, that is a lie. It’s all for you, so what if I wait With baited breath For you to say you liked it and it’s good It’s uncomfortable, I know that I’ve said more than I should And I’m responsible, I feel a bit like Luna Lovegood I’ll keep trying, you keep spying and I’ll keep handing you the key But mainly ‘cause I cannot turn it off
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LONESOME There is nothing quite like David Mead At a steady speed Down the road in the dark There is nothing quite like you and me Quiet as can be That familiar spark But there you go away If i drive real slow, can i make you stay? I tap the beat on the steering wheel with my thumb Oh, i’m so lonesome today All that’s fun and good is bittersweet ‘Cause you’re not with me And I want to share So I sit on the couch, prop up my feet Well I sleep and eat With that aimless stare I know it’s just a couple days I whine and fuss but I can’t change When I see me in the mirror, I look so glum And I feel lonesome today Oh I’m so lonesome today
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SO I RAN The coffee’s black, the light is red It won’t change back, like the words that I said And the nonstop raindrops fall on my head You say I lie, well okay But what was I supposed to say? Stranded, redhanded, I ran away So I ran for cover And I ran for keeps Thought if I don’t see you Then You can’t leave me The sun is low, but rising now By this time You know that I’m not around I’m brittle and little and broken on the ground I know I should turn after while But I just won’t learn, and I won’t see You smile A manufactured, fractured hurt is my style (CHORUS) The coffee’s black, the light is green I want to go back, but don’t want to be seen Beside me, it can’t be, it’s You... You found me Oh You ran to find me And You ran so hard You thought if You could just have me You would give Your heart
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WHAT IF IT DOESN’T WORK I know what you want to say, But I’m gonna live this my own way I’m the only one who can decide I’ll cover up, wear a disguise, keep it all behind these eyes And I will not let anyone inside Isn’t life about right now?Well I don’t really care just how, But show me something I have never done Everyone I know wants more, I’m not the only one who’s bored So come on, I just want to have some fun What if it doesn’t work and I’ve wasted all this time What if it’s only hurt that I’ve bottled up inside of me And What if every promise I’ve believed was just a lie And I find myself alone and asking, “Why?” I want everyone to think I’m even better than I seem So I close up and hide behind this smile Sure it’s fake, yes it’s a show and by this time I am quite the pro But maybe it will come true after while (CHORUS) Does anyone know anyone who’s really, truly real? I cannot be the only one who feels the way I feel, for real. I tell you it doesn’t work, and I’ve wasted so much time I have got years of hurt bottled up inside of me And every single promise I’ve believed has been a lie Is there anyone who can make me new inside?
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RANSOM ME Or, The Sad and Sorry Tale of Bracton’s Own Mark Studdock What am i supposed to say, And can you show me how to walk that way And tell me clearly what i’m supposed to do? I don’t know what i’m dealing with And what if it’s all a myth? I just want to be on the inside too So pour me another drink and tuck me right back down Part of me wants to think And part of me knows that I cannot leave town I left my ethics at the old roadside ‘cause it feels good when they stroke that pride It didn’t take long to break up all the rules I steered opinions of doubt and fear, Told the people what they want to hear What do I care, they’re just a bunch of fools Give me a minute to think and please don’t make a sound Well, in the time that it took me to blink Everyone around me has brought me tumbling Down and down I fall, down I fell so free I’m far too weak to crawl, ransom me, ransom me How is this relevant? Tell me, what’s He got to do with it I’ve never cared, but man I just don’t know Don’t you feel how wrong it would be? He won’t defend Himself from me Somehow that’s as far as I can go
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Fly - demo 03:13
FLY The kids are fed and babe, it’s only five The Babysitter’s gonna be here anytime So grab your favorite shoes We’ll go anywhere you choose Girl, you’re lookin’ fine, tonight Pick some tunes and I’ll just drive around Untie that hair and roll your window down When your smilin’ starts Be still my beating heart Who can stop us now? So take my hand, baby Kiss the ground goodbye ‘Cause when we dance Oh honey, you will fly The kids are sleeping and there’s no one around We don’t want to wake ‘em so baby don’t make a sound But girl I come undone When you set your phaser to stun I don’t want to let you down, down, down (CHORUS) So take my hand Close my eyes When we kiss Oh we kiss and I just fly
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WAY BACK WHEN A single-file line walking to the playground from our class I still remember how it felt to know I’d be picked last “It’s just a stupid game.” I told myself a thousand times But I just wanted somebody to want me on their side But long before the blacktop or the school was ever built Years and years before a drop of native blood was spilled Before this world was spinning at 23.5 degrees You decided way back then that You wanted me Oh yes, You decided way back when that You wanted me Feels like everyone I know has already been kissed And I don’t think there’s one single girl who knows that I exist They’ve all filled their yearbooks and I’m afraid I’ll never start Oh, write my name, our memories, and dot the ‘i’s’ with little hearts Long before the notebook paper love letters were read Years before the scribes wrote down the words that kings have said Before the first man and his wife had a snake to blame You had a book, oh way back then where You wrote down my name You had a book, oh way back when where You wrote down my name
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WHAT ONLY BENDS Fastening your sandals, blowing out the candles Pour another glass of orange juice Sewing up the patches, running out of matches Gather up the change that’s all been loose Wiping down the windshield, shopping cart with three wheels Looking all around for a good fight Picking up your paper, ignoring all the neighbors Taking down the gaudy Christmas lights I can’t climb inside your head again I didn’t get quite enough sleep I don’t know that I really understand What it’s got to do with me Play another solo, and baby really let go Underestimate all of your friends Try to stop the trauma, escalate the drama And never try to break what only bends Can we make it louder if we have no power Tell me if you think that you might faint Breathing under water, just don’t take y our daughter ‘Cause this ain’t a game of finger paint (CHORUS)
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Agnus Dei Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccatta mundi Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccatta mundi Qui tolis peccatta mundi Miserere, miserere nobis, Miserere nobis Miserere, miserere nobis, Miserere nobis Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccatta mundi Agnus Dei, qui tolis peccatta mundi Qui tolis peccatta mundi Dona nobis, dona nobis pacem (TRANSLATION) Lamb of God Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world Who takes away the sin of the world, Have mercy, have mercy on us Have mercy, have mercy on us Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world Who takes away the sin of the world, Grant us, grant us peace
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O LOVE INCOMPREHENSIBLE Words: Toplady & Steele O Love incomprehensible that made Thee bleed for me The Judge of all has suffered death to set His prisoners free What pain, what soul oppressing pain the Great Redeemer bore While bloody sweat like drops of rain distilled from every pore What kind of love can this be That you could make a child of someone like me Arraigned at Pilate’s shameful bar, unparalleled disgrace See spotless innocence appear in guilt’s detested place “‘Tis finished,” now aloud He cries, no more the Law requires And now, amazing sacrifice! The Lord of life expires (CHORUS) On Thee alone my hope relies, beneath Thy cross I fall My Lord, my life, my sacrifice, my Savior and my all (CHORUS)
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AFTER ALL I told you that I would be faithful and true I told you that I’d never fall That even if everyone else betrayed you That I’d stand with you, last of all But the night fell and I said The thing I said I’d never say When they took you away With no sword or strength left to fight My walk turned into a crawl I cried my eyes out that night ‘Cause I was afraid after all Thought that I’d never see you To say words I needed to say As they threw you away, but... You came to life and you came to find me And you said the words I couldn’t say Just when I thought I had lost everything You tell me that we’re okay after all For every last moment where I denied you I’ve hated myself and my fall But you gave me the chance to say “I love you too” You make me feel that I can stand tall Now you have a job That you made for me and you made me for And you'll open the door, ‘Cause... (CHORUS) Whenever I struggle and stumble these days When I just don’t follow your call It’s easy to feel like I will never change Or that you don’t want me after all But you tell me you love me ‘Cause you died the death I should have died To give me new life, Oh... (CHORUS)
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THE SHAM I think I could tell most anyone, around me, underneath the sun What I want about who I am But when You look at my life, You cut right through to the inside You see the pillow underneath the sham I could smile the whole day through I could cry right out for help But I cannot lie to You Even if I managed to fool everyone, including myself It’s more than just a little strange to live your life up on a stage For an audience of One who really, truly knows When I mess up every time, I stutter and forget these lines I wind up feeling oh so exposed I could exit stage right I could lock my dressing room I could stay there all night But no matter where I go, You will know, I cannot hide from You You didn’t just see, you always, always knew And still You came for me, and you did just what you came to do I think I could tell most anyone, around me, underneath the sun What I want about who I am And whether or not that is true, You know that I cannot fool You Yes, You know it all and still You love this man, oh man
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FINE CHINA My baby’s like fine china: beautiful and breakable Just like some precious royal antique And there is none finer, she is unmistakably Hand-crafted, gorgeously unique But fragile in these clumsy hands When I break her, I hope she knows That whether she laughs or cries, She hypnotizes everything in her geography And just like a tractor beam She’s pulling me in closer than I ever thought I’d be My baby’s like the nerve center: you know she feels everything So I learn to be as gentle as a kiss And there is none sweeter, she’s like sugar off the cane I’m an ice cube just melting in her fist Some day soon I’ll let her go Oh, I hope she understands That whether she laughs or cries, She hypnotizes everything in her vicinity And just like a tractor beam She’s pulling me in closer than I ever thought I’d be She’s got me...
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EVAPORATE I thought it would be no sweat just to walk with you in a straight line But one foot right after the next is a test I fail almost every time I just knew You’d be done with me, that You’re tired of all of the ways I fall But You’re saying You want to be with me, the real me after all Just like when the sun burns up the rain right off of the street in steam You’re casting away my doubts with Your love, Your love so surprising Just like when a light comes on and the shadows run as the darkness breaks Your love is breaking in and all my fears evaporate I thought I could change my life, but it’s so much harder than it seems And I thought growth looks like I won’t struggle with the same old things No matter how much I fail in all the things You take me through I’m finding You still want me and that all I really have is You (CHORUS) Who would have thought that You’d love me this long You’re taking me off guard and all my doubts proved wrong (CHORUS)
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Kite - demo 01:31
KITE Will you run me off the ground ‘till I’m up in the thermals? And what if I tumble down? Will you take off in circles, Until the line’s straight and on top of the clouds I’m flying? You’re the only one holding the string. Will you let go if the wind’s too strong and my braces all shudder? And what if my line’s too long and like a speck I just flutter? Will you hold on if a back-breaking gale is blowing You’re the only one holding the string.
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WE DON’T HAVE MUCH TIME The other day I heard your favorite song I remembered how you’d sing And the way I mixed the lines up wrong But you remembered everything Those days are slipping away Come on girl and dance with me While you still want to I will keep you laughing While you still think I’m cool Hurry girl, ‘cause we don’t have much time Back in the day when I’d read to you You could barely turn the page And so okay, you read and write now too I think you’re brilliant for your age And these years are slipping away
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WEAR YOU OUT I know it’s late and you’ve been asleep But I refuse to leave until you come outside I’ve got me a problem I cannot solve I didn’t want to come at all, but I just had to try You’re my first and last resort What if I wear you out with my constant calls Will you keep hanging up on me? I might just wear you down, Ooh and after all You could give me everything that I need Tell me how long will I have to wait I’m standing at your gate and yes, I see the sign But I won’t leave, I’m not gonna turn around Even if I’ve gotta knock and pound on that door ten thousand times You’re my first and last resort (CHORUS) I know you’ve got what I need So come on down here and unbolt that door If you don’t, I guarantee That twelve more hours of this is what you’ve got in store (CHORUS)
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THE BREAKS Let this lamplight chase away all your bedtime fears Let my laughter wash the sting from your blue-eyed tears I still hear those dancing feet in or out of shoes Oh darlin, turn that frown around, no one can like you I’m upside down and inside out from all our joys and struggles And I’ve made thousands of mistakes You say my name and break my heart into 50 million pieces And I don’t want to mend the breaks I’ve got to laugh every time you try to brush away those curls But my heart stops and I hold my breath when you smile with those pearls You’re growing taller every day and I can’t slow it down So I’ll treasure when you say my very favorite sound (CHORUS) And just because I say this now d Doesn’t mean that I won’t break your heart A million times or more I hope that you remember how To reach right through the moment’s darkness To the beauty that’s in store (CHORUS)
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I CAN’T BELIEVE After I left him from the start And after oh, so many tears After the times I broke his heart I can’t believe that I am here After the papers had been served And the times I’ve been so severe After all that I deserved, I can’t believe that I am here I can’t believe I’m in this bed After the things I chose instead From the life I was so tired of I’m under his roof, under his love I’m waking up to dreams I can’t believe To be together in this house After the places I have been To know that he calls me his spouse I never want to leave again (CHORUS)
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JUST IN CASE Just in case I don’t get to see tomorrow Let me just say how I feel today I might be gone before we know it babe, But you’ll have this song to know just what I’d say I would say, I just can’t believe That of all the guys in the world That you’d have me I haven’t been everywhere, or that many places But, I bet I’ve seen several million girls And there isn’t one around here or across that ocean Who’s half as fun or as sweet in the world And I just can’t believe That a girl so beautiful was made for me And I just can’t believe That a life so blessed Was planned for the likes of me
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NOT ANYBODY I’m not anybody you know so please don’t ask me To tell you things I can’t explain to you; An outsider, oh please don’t take it that way It’s nothing quite so personal, it’s just the way it is I am walking the old town tonight; i might even see you If things decide to go my way But you won’t lay your eyes on me, I’m like a stain on a sidewalk That no one even notices, I’m that inconspicuous See, I just slip away like smoke into the shadows And you’ll forget me when I’m gone Everything I say, just like the summer breeze blows Or like some one-hit wonder song you notice it and then it’s gone away My life is surrounded by curious and indifferent People that you cannot see I’m not sure where I came from and not convinced where I’m going But I’ve made friends along the way, from generations passed away (CHORUS)
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WHEN YOU KNOW ME Sometimes the sun rising far in the east Throws the color on clouds in the west There’s only ten minutes where you’ll get to see it But I like those minutes the best The morning is cool and the air’s not so close And the conversation’s fine The laughter is sweet and the stories are deep And the hearts of men are kind When you know me, When I let down my guard And we both see Who we truly are The afternoon’s late, but I still want to stay And I’ve laughed so hard I can’t breathe The words that we spoke cut me open, broken And tears run hot down cheeks So tell me your story, the shame and the glory And brother don’t be afraid The love that we feel is kinetic and real And flows from the One who paid
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THE FALL Where did you, where did you go? And tell me, what have you done? Say it’s not, say it’s not so You have decided to run You’re shutting me out and you’re locking the door I know that you’ll come crawling back on all fours You’re breaking my heart and you’re killing yours And it’s not over yet It’s just no, it’s just no use No matter how you try There’s no good, there’s no good excuse So I’m afraid it’s goodbye I’m sorry, there’s nothing you can do or say But I’ve always known all about this day And I will do anything to make a way And it’s not over yet
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Walk - demo 03:06
WALK I know you might be feeling small, You're barely filling up those shoes And if you never stand at all, I will gladly carry you Baby, don't get me wrong, I want to see you off the ground But I don't really care how long it takes you to get it down Some folks might just stare, but I don't care Stand up tall and just move one foot at a time And even if you fall, I will be there by your side Ever since I saw your face, I've been waiting for this day And it's not as though you're in a race, you're just better off this way Sometimes it's gonna feel as though everyone is keeping score But I want you to know that your heart is worth so much more Some folks might just stare, but I don't really care
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YOU’RE NOT FROM AROUND HERE Everyone I know is dying just to win But You don’t fight to get Your way Or lie to save Your skin Everywhere I go people just want more But You said there’s no life In simply keeping score You, You’re not from around here You don’t think like us, you don’t act like we do All that I once held dear Is ruined and I Just Want to be like you Everywhere I go people are afraid But You don’t trust in anything That can be unmade Everyone I know thinks of themselves first But you sacrificed, gave Your life, For me, became a curse (CHORUS) This world tells me I need Power, wealth, beauty and fame But You became nothing you were homeless, hated, tortured, They mocked your name, Your life for our shame CHORUS)
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HOPE I WOULD Look at the sky impossibly far And try to spy a shattering star As you watch it burn, do you want to spin? And what did you learn, would you try again? If I could, oh if I could I hope I would Right underneath every frown Is the mystery of what brought it down And if you don’t mind to search it out You just might just find what it’s all about If you could, oh if you could I wish you would If I could, oh if I could I hope I would
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NEW ME, SAME YOU You see, I have always done like everyone else I know Born with a will to run so far from the love You’ve shown And I loved to run fast, I chose to say goodbye To love that could outlast this foolish heart of mine And just like a dying star on the edge of the burnout I have fallen so far, but all that You care about Is finding, forgiving me, cleansing, renewing me Raising and changing me, now who knows what I’ll be? This is a new me, ‘cause You’re the same You I am changing, It’s too good to be true You gave Your life because You wanted me, not who I was So I’m a new me, You’re the same, sweet You And now I don’t have to be the people we’ve always been I don’t have to just keep walking on down that same road again Adam, he dragged me down, but Jesus, You raised me up I was broken empty, on the ground, but Lord, You fill my cup
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SHOT PUT Do you want to start this day on the right foot, Or would you rather grit your teeth and choke it down? You can fly like a kite or a shot put And either float or drown Do you want to hold my hand and walk beside me, Or would you rather clench your fists and try to run? The throbbing needles in your lungs are screaming, trying To tell you this ain’t fun... aww son I need you to take your hands off the wheel so to speak I am strong, so let yourself be weak
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BRIGHT RED PORCH SWING The grass is cut and the flowers bloom, The cars are washed and the roof is new The trees are mulched and the birds all sing But What’s behind, oh what’s behind That bright, red porch swing? The dishes in the sink are two years old at least But you will never see them from the road The floorboards, they all creak, and the shower leaks But nobody will notice till it’s sold Ain’t that how this goes? The bedroom ceiling’s cracked, the mirrors are painted black And don’t even get me started on that smell The wires are all crossed, plus the keys have all been lost But that won’t be my problem when it sells And I say, “Farewell” I’m not sure if you care, but there’s asbestos everywhere And for years the termites have been eating good There were cats in every room and I’ve never owned a broom But I’d like to make a profit if I could Don’t you think you would? Well, it sure looks nice from the outside, But dig a little deeper and it's all a lie When you drive past here all you see Is shiny and red and it swings...
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HIS OWN I was lost, I was aimless I was broken, I was hopeless I was hurt, I was lonely Thinking of myself only But Jesus made me His own I’m righteous, forgiven, I’m totally clean I’m headed to heaven, a child of the King I’ll never be judged or condemned or alone ‘Cause Jesus has made me His own I was hard, I was angry I was trapped, who could save me? But Jesus died, spilled His own blood Gave His life out of His love Now I am His own (CHORUS) I was dead, my life showed it I needed hope and didn’t know it Now I live, now I’m set free Now I can be a new me Since He made me His own (CHORUS)
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HERE WITH ME Can you believe it? Another year’s passed, did you see it? It felt just like a second, Time flies when it’s fun I reckon See, I must confess baby, I’m at my best When you’re here with me So, we just keep getting older, We’ve got babies who ride on our shoulders. And we barely make the ends meet, But girl, I think this life is so sweet But the struggle and strain can’t compare to the gain When you’re here with me I never imagined That joy like this could really happen From seeds He was quietly sowing Years later my cup’s overflowing So let the heartache and hurt come do its very worst ‘Cause in the unknown to come I know there will be fun Well the dark’s not so hard and the road’s not so far When you’re here with me
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IT’S ALMOST OVER No matter where I look around From the clouds down to the ground I don’t see the place that I’ll call home This is a temporary stay, A camping trip, just a few days And it won’t be long until it’s time to go It’s almost over, we’re almost done So give away your life, and deeply love someone It’s almost over, the Lord is near And we don’t have much time to live like strangers here No matter how hard I might try this world will never satisfy So I don’t want to let myself be fooled And I’ll never keep my head If I love the trinkets of the dead So, unless it’s You, I don’t want to be ruled
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WITH YOU Hold my hand, and let me put my arm around your waist And walk with me at a slow pace Through this city so not made for us, A city no less dangerous were I not with you, But, oh, I'm with you
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FIREFLIES Hundreds of fireflies, random chances Blinking in the trees Awaiting moonrise and winging dances Just for you and me On then off, off then on On then off, off then on Inquisitive imagination itches In his brand new eyes Curious fingers are flipping switches constantly surprised On then off, off then on On then off, off then on Is it chemical and organic? Is the filament merely mechanic? Is it hereditary, genetic? Is it local or simply phonetic? On then off, off then on On then off, off then on
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LITTLE BIRD Fly on my little bird Right up above the clouds Sweet wind, won’t You carry her She’s in your hands now I can’t see where her feet are gonna light But You can keep those little wings in flight, She’s in Your sight (CHORUS) Hold her near when she breaks her little wing ‘Cause I long to hear the flying song she sings, So let it ring (CHORUS)
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WHERE WE WERE What if I’ve been away for a while And You haven’t heard that telephone ring? Will You still feel the same about me If I don’t explain a thing It’s not that I don’t want to call It’s just that life adds up, and all But now I want to pick up See, there’s not a whole lot to say I could tell you some stuff, but You would see right through it You know it all anyway There’s no point in excuses, I just need to do it But You say You’ve made up Your mind You smile and tell me we’re just fine And we can pick right up where we were
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WHAT IT USED TO BE Running from You is not what it used to be I’m tired of the way this feels No matter what I do, seems You’re all over me I can hear You on my heels I used to love to run and hide Sitting in the mud of my pig sty But then You washed me clean Oh, You made me new I’m not who I used to be So it don’t feel like it used to (CHORUS) Well I was so wrong, without a prayer I was dead so long, I just didn’t care But now I am alive So I won’t stay in this tomb I’m different way down inside So I’d rather walk with You (CHORUS)
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Went To Waste Another day, another heartbreak And he will insist on taking you down all the way Another sunset, and as the light fades I can see your gladness slip as rain falls down your face But there is someone who sees every tear And He’s not just looking, He knows what they are doing there Just you wait, girl; you’ll see it someday That none of those tears went to waste
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THREE TIMES OUT OF TEN Stare me down, look me right in the eye And I won’t back down, well okay, I might If I stand my ground when you tell me your lies Is there help around if I really try? I solemnly swear that I won’t break my word again And just like that, I’m back there but I guess it’s not too bad, Three times out of ten Share the load, tell me the truth ‘Cause I just don’t know when I’m not here with you There you go, oh you’re my living proof That a man can grow, that it’s all really true
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ON YOUR OWN Do you remember when I up and ran away I turned my face and walked on down the road ‘Cause I remember it like it was yesterday My heart was cold and hard just like a stone And I left home And said I won’t come back this way I never want to see your face There ain’t nothing you could do To make me want to be with you I’m happy to be on my own It didn’t take too long for me to bottom out The dream became a nightmare overnight And I lost it all; man I was broken down I burned every single bridge that was in sight And I lost my rights And said I won’t come back this way I didn’t want to see your face But after all the things I’ve done I don’t know why I chose to run I’m sorry that I’m on my own Would you take me back after all I’ve done? I wish I could come back and be your son And so I’m coming home, my tail between my legs I bet you never thought you’d see this day You could say, “I told you so.” You could make me beg Which I would gladly do if I could stay But I hear you say I can’t believe you’re back this way Son, I never thought I’d see your face Don’t you know there ain’t nothing you could do That could make me stop loving you I’m happy you’re not on your own I’m happy that you’re back home
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JUST LIKE JESUS WILL Brother you're holding hands, You're taking vows And these impossible demands They weren't just meant for now So when the nights are long When the days are hard When everything feels wrong And the distance far Remember these words, These things you're promising to do 'Cause they are the Lord's, This is how He loves you No matter how she may change, You must love her still, Oh remain the same Just like Jesus will Sister, look in his eyes, Take a deep, long breath You're laying down your life And promising unto death Whatever tragic hour, Whatever pain or mess The Spirit gives His power And the Father says, "Yes" When you remember these words, These things you're promising to do For they are the Lord's, This is how He loves you No matter how he may change You must love him still Oh remain the same Just like Jesus will
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START HERE The sky is black, the moon is high It won’t be light for quite a while Tell me things I want to hear Oh, whisper them into my ear I’m waiting Everyone I know’s asleep Here in the dark, it’s You and me And You can see behind these ribs Everything I have to give I’m giving So speak to me, teach me Listen to me now I need You to get down here And help me somehow I’m nothing if we don’t start here You know what I’m up against You know how weak is my defense You know how hard, how hard I try Oh can’t you see, can’t you see that I Am begging You fill me up with peace and rest Your living joy down in my chest You tell me I am not alone You wanted me just for Your own I’m longing
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SURPRISE A fresh rain drops off the old leaves A dark night ends with a soft breeze And You surprise me The storm rolls, but in defiance a child sings The cold, hard ground gives way to a green spring And You surprise me I don’t deserve You I could not earn anything You give To think that You love me when I was Your enemy And gave Your life that I might live A broken boy falls for a sweet girl She smiles back and changes his whole world And You surprise Lives change, ‘cause You make a fool speak With bloody hands, You build a kingdom of great peace And You amaze me (CHORUS) He is making all things new All that’s broken and sad will come untrue He is changing even You He is making all things new Repeat , then (CHORUS)
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DON’T STOP THE SHOW Don’t stop the show, just because your microphone’s turned off ‘Cause you don’t know; someone might be listening And hanging on your every word, loving every rhyme So play the chords and sing the words and smile and keep the time Don’t give up yet just ‘cause everyone is talking ‘Cause I will bet someone wants to buy the record Baby, keep on playing now, stay cool, don’t lose your poise They might be reading your lips, Oh right above the noise
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LET LOVE WIN I don’t want to clench my fists, so sure that I’m right I don’t want to blindly miss everything you have in sight I don’t want to live my days being angry, cold and hard You’re going to win this anyway, I could never run that far So I want to let love win right from the start I want to invite you in and give you my heart I know this is who I’ll be when we pass the end Oh Lord, change me, I want to let love win, I want to let love win I’ve given so much time to things I am sick and tired of Now I want a heart that rings and resounds with Your love Lord I want to welcome You and make you feel at home Help me love the people who You gave Your life to make Your own (CHORUS) I want to give up, I want to give in I want to let go and let love win (CHORUS)
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YOU WANT ME If any of you knew the things I think about How dark it is inside my mind - just rage and fear and doubt I wake up and I'm angry; I fall asleep so sad And in between I'm guilty for the times I've been so bad If everything inside me suddenly was known, You'd run away and I would be alone If any of you knew the things that I have done The crimes I have committed, You would turn and run I've broken faith and trust with those who called me "friend" Then I turned around and did it all again I know that I'm past hope, I know I'm all used up 'Cause everyone I've ever known someday runs out of love You say You've seen the dark and deep What's hidden down inside Lord, You know the secret me And still You gave Your life It's so hard to believe, but, Jesus, You want me If any of you knew the way I feel inside The secrets I keep locked behind the smiles that cover lies When I see the bathroom mirror, I only think of how I'm unloved and that makes sense because no one wants me now People who are special are people who aren't me And, Jesus, may I ask if you agree?
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CAN THIS BE? I wouldn’t have chosen a heart like mine I wouldn’t have loved me the way You do I don’t get this right very much of the time But Jesus, sweet Jesus, I do love You Can this be, When I was nothing good or true, You wanted me? Jesus, I love You I wouldn’t have promised a wayward soul Forgiveness no matter what they do But You’re not like me, You make broken hearts whole And Jesus, dear Jesus, I do love You (CHORUS) I live by Your mercy, I’m saved by Your grace I love ‘cause You loved me and I need you today (Repeat, then CHORUS)
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Time - demo 01:34
TIME Time won’t you stop ticking on for just a minute I want to get off of this ride Whether or not you give a care, I’m dying in it A minuscule pause would be nice Take a break for just five minutes Wait a sec, that doesn’t make sense If you stopped, there’d be no measure For the time you stopped, so you could stop forever I guess you better keep on ticking And I guess I’ll just keep on singing Just move along and I’ll sing this song
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WHAT’S IT LIKE? What's it like now that You are here, Did You know it would be so cold? Don't you love to have Your mother near And how close she likes to hold You? What's it like being oh so small, And feeling hungry for the first time? Helpless there, You cannot speak at all All You manage is a faint cry What's it like to leave a perfect home Where You reign as King, To come down here and be poor and alone For broken folks like me? What's it like now that You have come, Did You know it'd be so dark at night? Bet You did, our little Promised One, For You came to be this world’s Light (CHORUS) What's it like hearing angels sing Through the silence of the night sky? Did You know those choruses would ring, Or was it a surprise? Gloria, Gloria, Gloria in excelsis Deo
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HOUSE OF CARDS Every move I make is answering a question That's burning up this hole inside my chest Every step I take is in the same direction I'll take care of me and disregard the rest 'Cause I will do whatever I've got to do To find out what I need to know I'll do anything just as long as someone tells me All of the things I'm dying to hear And if they want me, I'll buy what they are selling 'Cause being alone is my greatest fear So day by day I'm living my own way Raising up a desperate life All those things I've built up are Just a fragile house of cards And without a warning You came in Like some hurricane-force wind And You knocked it down Till it won't work now Yeah, You knocked it down I have never felt the pleasure I've awaited In living every moment my own way All my choices leave me empty and frustrated All I know is confusion and pain I've tried and tried to feel satisfied But it's only misery! (CHORUS) And it didn't work (You knocked it down) It didn't work (You knocked it down) Oh nothing I've ever tried could fill me up (CHORUS)
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YOU CAME No palace for the King, No royal robe, no gilded thing, No nation to sing Your fame, You didn't have to, but You came No welcome from Your own, No presents waiting at Your home, No family knew Your name No one noticed, but You came We all like sheep have gone astray, Each one has turned to his own way, We're guilty, covered with shame We needed rescue, so You came O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him O come, let us adore Him Christ the Lord
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released January 2, 2010

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