Here In The Dark EP

by Lee Younger

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this is a record that's been a year in the making. it all started with a birthday present for my 4 year old daughter, (who is now 5) continued on with a quaint little treatment of an incredibly complex theological issue, (predestination) ran headlong into a story of betrayal and forgiveness, woke up early to meet me in my daily devotions and then continued to surprise me all along with daily blessings and the hope of future redemption. i hope you enjoy these little tunes as much as i have enjoyed making them and watching them grow. Thanks to Trusty, Jed, Taylor, Ryan, Tom, Matt and Devo. i love you guys.

credits

released 25 May 2011
jed brewer is my dog. he gave me advice, encouragement, and was a ninja on drums, guitars, keys and also pushed a lot of really complicated buttons at just the right time. also, he produced, mixed and mastered this record. allan hamilton played the clarinet on track 1 and even benny goodman thought it rocked, or swung... or whatever. pete lawson played the upright bass like a boss on track 3. ryan long hung out with me a lot this year and also sang on track 6, which was really nice of him. nino mishler is my boy. he played his red fender telecaster on track 4. dale pendley dominated the trombone on track 1. mark vowell is a beast. he played trumpet on track 1 and then played keys and piano on tracks 2 and 6. david wasilko manhandled a cello on track 6. i played guitars, bass, piano, keys, percussion, programmed some funkiness and sang a bunch. oh yeah, and i wrote the songs too. taylor lane is a jedi master. he laid out the artwork and helped me build my website. my lovely daughter anna drew the owl and i took all the pictures. boom.

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tags: folk rock indie pop Knoxville

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Track Name: Redwood Trees
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
Track Name: Way Back When
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
Track Name: So I Ran
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
Track Name: Start Here
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 for You too
Track Name: Surprise - Featuring Ryan Long
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 me

Lives change, ‘cause You make a fool speak
With bloody hands, You build a kingdom of great peace
And You amaze me

(CHORUS)

I am making all things new
All that’s broken and sad will come untrue
I am changing even You
I am making all things new

Repeat , then (CHORUS)