A Girl Made Lovely Album
The Only One
Feel like I’m running from chasing rain
Avoiding the traffic of inner pain
Stealing those glances of candle flame light on your face
Avoiding the traffic of inner pain
Stealing those glances of candle flame light on your face
Finding a moment to feel alone
Leaving my comfort to seek a home
Suddenly knowing that I’ve grown used to this place
And I’ll follow you, ‘til I find my strength
I’ll keep close to you, ‘til you push away
Cause you, you are the only one who knows me to the line
You, you are the only one who’s building up the fire
Catching on threads that I didn’t see
Falling at times unexpectedly
Looking for smiles that come suddenly off your guard
Clinging to starlight that softly shines
Funny how it seems to find the time
Knowing that I might shine just as bright unaware
And I’ll follow you, ‘til I find my strength
I’ll keep close to you, ‘til you push away
Cause you, you are the only one who knows me to the line
You, you are the only one who’s building up the fire
And I know that I should let you drive away
Cut the cord and stand here on my own
But some small instinct fights for me to stay
Without your heat I’m chilly to the bone
And I’ll follow you, ‘til I find my strength
I’ll keep close to you, ‘til you push away
Cause you, you are the only one who knows me to the line
You, you are the only who’s building up the fire
Possibilities
Fly now my little bird it’s your time
You’re cryin’ but nothing can tie you down
Try now and see just how the sun shines
It’s climbin’ from out of those stormy clouds
I know you’re small, the world tremendous
But with it all, possibilities endless
Come now and lift your wings to the light (just look at me)
It’s blinding (just follow me)
No way to see to the end (I’ll be your friend)
Look now, a clearer sky is in sight (there’s hope ahead)
You’ll find it — (there’s) that happiness just around the bend
I know you’re small, the world tremendous
But with it all, possibilities endless
I know at times the rain will come down, to drown, to weather
Just know if lost you’ll always be found (I’ll be around)
If you hit the ground (I’ll hear the sound) it won’t last forever
I know you’re small, the world tremendous
But with it all, possibilities endless
I know you’re small, the world tremendous
But with (oh with) it all, possibilities endless
Part of what’s scary is how big the world is
But that’s kind of the point, where else are you supposed to fly?
You’re cryin’ but nothing can tie you down
Try now and see just how the sun shines
It’s climbin’ from out of those stormy clouds
I know you’re small, the world tremendous
But with it all, possibilities endless
Come now and lift your wings to the light (just look at me)
It’s blinding (just follow me)
No way to see to the end (I’ll be your friend)
Look now, a clearer sky is in sight (there’s hope ahead)
You’ll find it — (there’s) that happiness just around the bend
I know you’re small, the world tremendous
But with it all, possibilities endless
I know at times the rain will come down, to drown, to weather
Just know if lost you’ll always be found (I’ll be around)
If you hit the ground (I’ll hear the sound) it won’t last forever
I know you’re small, the world tremendous
But with it all, possibilities endless
I know you’re small, the world tremendous
But with (oh with) it all, possibilities endless
Part of what’s scary is how big the world is
But that’s kind of the point, where else are you supposed to fly?
Breathe in Deep
I’m gonna miss this road, these well-worn stony steps
I’m gonna miss this town, but I’ve got no regrets
The morning light is pale, but beck’ning winds blow past
Never said it was easy, but if stayin’ I won’t last
I can’t breathe, breathe, breathe
I can’t breathe here anymore
I can’t breathe, breathe, breathe
Break the surface, close the door
Goodbye, old friend
The end won’t go unsaid
Goodbye, old friend
There’s better things ahead
You think that you should be a reason all your own
It’s not your fault, but I’d be better off alone
With you, can’t breathe, breathe, breathe
Can’t breathe easy in your grasp
Gotta leave, leave, leave, leave you in the past
Goodbye, old friend
The end won’t go unsaid
Goodbye, old friend
There’s better things ahead
On the horizon, I see trouble I see trials
I’m leavin’ comforts but I’ll grow each tiring mile
Find room to breathe, breathe, breathe
Darkened earth and aspen green
Breath in deep, deep, deep
Knowing just where I have been
Goodbye, old friend
The end won’t go unsaid
Goodbye, old friend
There’s better things ahead
Goodbye, old friend
The end won’t go unsaid
Goodbye, old friend
There’s better things ahead
I’m gonna miss this town, but I’ve got no regrets
The morning light is pale, but beck’ning winds blow past
Never said it was easy, but if stayin’ I won’t last
I can’t breathe, breathe, breathe
I can’t breathe here anymore
I can’t breathe, breathe, breathe
Break the surface, close the door
Goodbye, old friend
The end won’t go unsaid
Goodbye, old friend
There’s better things ahead
You think that you should be a reason all your own
It’s not your fault, but I’d be better off alone
With you, can’t breathe, breathe, breathe
Can’t breathe easy in your grasp
Gotta leave, leave, leave, leave you in the past
Goodbye, old friend
The end won’t go unsaid
Goodbye, old friend
There’s better things ahead
On the horizon, I see trouble I see trials
I’m leavin’ comforts but I’ll grow each tiring mile
Find room to breathe, breathe, breathe
Darkened earth and aspen green
Breath in deep, deep, deep
Knowing just where I have been
Goodbye, old friend
The end won’t go unsaid
Goodbye, old friend
There’s better things ahead
Goodbye, old friend
The end won’t go unsaid
Goodbye, old friend
There’s better things ahead
Falling
Don’t disappoint me, don’t even start
Don’t try to rush things, don’t break my heart
Don’t feel like I’m ready, and yet here we are
Falling like snowflakes, falling like stars
Cause I can’t help running towards you
And I can’t find any excuses
Cause it’s rain on the wind
And it’s Spring in the air every night
Tell me it’s simple, tell me we’ll win
Tell me it’s worth it, letting you in
Take all that I’m offering, take me as I am
Take it or leave it, cause I’m wide open
Cause I can’t help running towards you
And I can’t find any excuses
Cause it’s rain on the wind
And it’s Spring in the air every night
Hold me so gently, hold me ‘til morn
Moving so slowly, moving so sure
Drinking each moment in, like it’s our last
Like we are drowning, for each precious glass
Cause I can’t help pulling you closer
And I can’t help praying that this is never over
Cause I can’t help running towards you
And I can’t find any excuses
Cause you’re rain on the wind
And it’s Spring in the air every night
Cause you’re rain on the wind
And you’re Spring in the air every night
Don’t try to rush things, don’t break my heart
Don’t feel like I’m ready, and yet here we are
Falling like snowflakes, falling like stars
Cause I can’t help running towards you
And I can’t find any excuses
Cause it’s rain on the wind
And it’s Spring in the air every night
Tell me it’s simple, tell me we’ll win
Tell me it’s worth it, letting you in
Take all that I’m offering, take me as I am
Take it or leave it, cause I’m wide open
Cause I can’t help running towards you
And I can’t find any excuses
Cause it’s rain on the wind
And it’s Spring in the air every night
Hold me so gently, hold me ‘til morn
Moving so slowly, moving so sure
Drinking each moment in, like it’s our last
Like we are drowning, for each precious glass
Cause I can’t help pulling you closer
And I can’t help praying that this is never over
Cause I can’t help running towards you
And I can’t find any excuses
Cause you’re rain on the wind
And it’s Spring in the air every night
Cause you’re rain on the wind
And you’re Spring in the air every night
Guessing Game
I’m the kind of person who follows all the rules
If there are no rules, I’m lost
I’m the kind of person who’s always all-or-nothin’
If I’m not prepared, I make choices without thinking ‘bout the cost
Like the leaves that turn and fall
Like the sun that headless rises through it all
I keep thinkin’ things will become clear
Smoke will disappear and I’ll see the aim
But I’ve slowly come to realize life is dark water, running ink, color
life is a guessing game
I’m the kind of person who wonders over wildflowers
Each little thing’s a thing to me
I’m the kind of person who cares about it all
Whether big or small, I will contemplate, consider, overthink
Like a water wheel that won’t stop turning
Like a tiny flame that won’t stop burning
I keep thinkin’ things will become clear
Smoke will disappear and I’ll see the aim
But I’ve slowly come to realize life is dark water, running ink, color
life is a guessing game
It’s takes a certain person who wanders over riverbends
But still is always worried water’s runnin’ down the bend, the bend
I’m the kind of person who loves to fly free
But while flying looks for the security of answers in the end, the end
I keep thinkin’ things will become clear
Smoke will disappear and I’ll see the aim
But I’ve slowly come to realize life is dark water, running ink, color
life is a guessing game
Oh oh oh oh ah-u-ah
Life is a guessing game
Oh oo-u-oh
Life is a guessing game
If there are no rules, I’m lost
I’m the kind of person who’s always all-or-nothin’
If I’m not prepared, I make choices without thinking ‘bout the cost
Like the leaves that turn and fall
Like the sun that headless rises through it all
I keep thinkin’ things will become clear
Smoke will disappear and I’ll see the aim
But I’ve slowly come to realize life is dark water, running ink, color
life is a guessing game
I’m the kind of person who wonders over wildflowers
Each little thing’s a thing to me
I’m the kind of person who cares about it all
Whether big or small, I will contemplate, consider, overthink
Like a water wheel that won’t stop turning
Like a tiny flame that won’t stop burning
I keep thinkin’ things will become clear
Smoke will disappear and I’ll see the aim
But I’ve slowly come to realize life is dark water, running ink, color
life is a guessing game
It’s takes a certain person who wanders over riverbends
But still is always worried water’s runnin’ down the bend, the bend
I’m the kind of person who loves to fly free
But while flying looks for the security of answers in the end, the end
I keep thinkin’ things will become clear
Smoke will disappear and I’ll see the aim
But I’ve slowly come to realize life is dark water, running ink, color
life is a guessing game
Oh oh oh oh ah-u-ah
Life is a guessing game
Oh oo-u-oh
Life is a guessing game
The Way You Called Me Baby
I’m supposed to ponder, all the times you did me wrong
I’m supposed to count my tears, and move on
Count my blessings just as well, and say goodbye
Toss my hair and wear high heels, find some new guy
Yet I’m sitting here just, wondering why you’ve gone
Someone will come along, someone who knows me
Someone who shares, who won’t outgrow me
But still for now, it fascinates me
I loved the way you called me Baby
I keep reading what you wrote, those words that tore my soul
To remind myself, you’re no good for me, I know
You just ran the hell away, pulled down the sky
Left destruction in your wake, no reason why
But the memories that remain, are sweeter than the toll
Someone will come along, someone who knows me
Someone who shares, who won’t outgrow me
But still for now, it fascinates me
I loved the way you called me Baby . . .
You called me Baby
Can’t forgive and can’t forget, the things you told me
But I’m dreaming every night, that those arms will hold me . . .
Can’t believe I ever let you call me Baby . . .
Oh-oh, someone will come along, someone who knows me
Someone who shares, who won’t outgrow me
But still for now, it fascinates me
I loved the way you called me, Baby
You called me Baby
You called me Baby
Baby . . .
Still I loved the way you called me, Ba-by
I’m supposed to count my tears, and move on
Count my blessings just as well, and say goodbye
Toss my hair and wear high heels, find some new guy
Yet I’m sitting here just, wondering why you’ve gone
Someone will come along, someone who knows me
Someone who shares, who won’t outgrow me
But still for now, it fascinates me
I loved the way you called me Baby
I keep reading what you wrote, those words that tore my soul
To remind myself, you’re no good for me, I know
You just ran the hell away, pulled down the sky
Left destruction in your wake, no reason why
But the memories that remain, are sweeter than the toll
Someone will come along, someone who knows me
Someone who shares, who won’t outgrow me
But still for now, it fascinates me
I loved the way you called me Baby . . .
You called me Baby
Can’t forgive and can’t forget, the things you told me
But I’m dreaming every night, that those arms will hold me . . .
Can’t believe I ever let you call me Baby . . .
Oh-oh, someone will come along, someone who knows me
Someone who shares, who won’t outgrow me
But still for now, it fascinates me
I loved the way you called me, Baby
You called me Baby
You called me Baby
Baby . . .
Still I loved the way you called me, Ba-by
Those Eyes
When I was a starry-eyed child, my father he told me to wait
Wait for the one I would pray all my life, just to find
The one who was made for me, close-fitting hold
Told me I’d know him, the one with the same starry eyes
So here we are
You’ll ask me to stay but I’m travelin’ (I’m travelin’)
Your bed may be warm but in soft, bitter light
You’ll see that our hearts are both frozen, so darlin’ I’m leavin’
Your eyes aren’t his eyes
(But here we are)
When I was afraid of the storm, my father said, “don’t shy away”
“Don’t try and hide from the truth, though you may feel the rain”
He said they’ll be times you’ll be tempted to lie
Don’t fight the call when your heart says remember those eyes
So here we are
You’ll ask me to stay but I’m travelin’ (I’m travelin’)
Your bed may be warm but in soft, bitter light
You’ll see that our hearts are both frozen, so darlin’ I’m leavin’
Your eyes aren’t his eyes
When the sun rises, I’m goin’ (I’m goin’)
We tried to cut corners, the fit wasn’t right
But someone is out there, just waiting, I know it
I’ll find him, the one with those eyes
So here we are
[bouzouki interlude]
You’ll ask me to stay but I’m travelin’ (I’m travelin’)
Your bed may be warm but in soft, bitter light
I see that our hearts are both frozen, so darlin’ I’m leavin’
Your eyes aren’t his eyes . . .
(So here we are)
When I was a starry-eyed child, my father he told me to wait
Wait for the one I would pray all my life, just to find
The one who was made for me, close-fitting hold
Told me I’d know him, the one with the same starry eyes
So here we are
You’ll ask me to stay but I’m travelin’ (I’m travelin’)
Your bed may be warm but in soft, bitter light
You’ll see that our hearts are both frozen, so darlin’ I’m leavin’
Your eyes aren’t his eyes
(But here we are)
When I was afraid of the storm, my father said, “don’t shy away”
“Don’t try and hide from the truth, though you may feel the rain”
He said they’ll be times you’ll be tempted to lie
Don’t fight the call when your heart says remember those eyes
So here we are
You’ll ask me to stay but I’m travelin’ (I’m travelin’)
Your bed may be warm but in soft, bitter light
You’ll see that our hearts are both frozen, so darlin’ I’m leavin’
Your eyes aren’t his eyes
When the sun rises, I’m goin’ (I’m goin’)
We tried to cut corners, the fit wasn’t right
But someone is out there, just waiting, I know it
I’ll find him, the one with those eyes
So here we are
[bouzouki interlude]
You’ll ask me to stay but I’m travelin’ (I’m travelin’)
Your bed may be warm but in soft, bitter light
I see that our hearts are both frozen, so darlin’ I’m leavin’
Your eyes aren’t his eyes . . .
(So here we are)
When I was a starry-eyed child, my father he told me to wait
Leave on the Light
Paper never looked so threatening
When I wasn’t writin’ words
Now it’s just like lightning on an open field
Dry grass waiting to burn
Facing truth at first seemed easy
‘Til truth was in the mirror
Being lost seems better for me as I am
Cause I know the pain of searching, but I also know the pain of fear
So please leave on the light
Cause I’m comin’ home
Ho-oh-ome
Gotta find my way back home
Finding faith in utter darkness
At the bottom of a well
I’m wandering ‘til I find that solace as I am
But the reasons why, some days I couldn’t tell
So please leave on the light
Cause I’m comin’ home
Ho-oh-ome
Gotta find my way tonight
Please leave on the light
Cause I’m comin’ home
Ho-oh-ome
Gotta find my way tonight, back home . . .
When I wasn’t writin’ words
Now it’s just like lightning on an open field
Dry grass waiting to burn
Facing truth at first seemed easy
‘Til truth was in the mirror
Being lost seems better for me as I am
Cause I know the pain of searching, but I also know the pain of fear
So please leave on the light
Cause I’m comin’ home
Ho-oh-ome
Gotta find my way back home
Finding faith in utter darkness
At the bottom of a well
I’m wandering ‘til I find that solace as I am
But the reasons why, some days I couldn’t tell
So please leave on the light
Cause I’m comin’ home
Ho-oh-ome
Gotta find my way tonight
Please leave on the light
Cause I’m comin’ home
Ho-oh-ome
Gotta find my way tonight, back home . . .
Lies
Bright moments, in my mind
Rich with color
So fragile, held in time
We had each other
Were those your lies, or did I lie to myself?
Did I just put on blinders, to keep away the truth,
To blind myself to you, to fall in love with you?
Wild laughter, painted dreams
Days of wonder
Our history, not as it seems
End of Summer
Were those your lies, or did I lie to myself?
Did I just put on blinders, to keep away the truth,
To blind myself to you, to stay in love with you?
Were those your lies, that pulled me in so deep?
Or did I start out drowning, determined to be seen,
hoping you’d heal me, thinking you’d love me?
It’s over, all that shine
Just a specter
Still wonder, after all this time
Were those your lies, or did I lie to myself?
Did I just put on blinders, to keep away the truth,
To blind myself to you, to fall in love with you?
To fall in love with you?
Rich with color
So fragile, held in time
We had each other
Were those your lies, or did I lie to myself?
Did I just put on blinders, to keep away the truth,
To blind myself to you, to fall in love with you?
Wild laughter, painted dreams
Days of wonder
Our history, not as it seems
End of Summer
Were those your lies, or did I lie to myself?
Did I just put on blinders, to keep away the truth,
To blind myself to you, to stay in love with you?
Were those your lies, that pulled me in so deep?
Or did I start out drowning, determined to be seen,
hoping you’d heal me, thinking you’d love me?
It’s over, all that shine
Just a specter
Still wonder, after all this time
Were those your lies, or did I lie to myself?
Did I just put on blinders, to keep away the truth,
To blind myself to you, to fall in love with you?
To fall in love with you?
A Girl Made Lovely By Sorrow
She’s waiting; she’s holding these hopes to herself
She’s praying, he finds he before he finds somebody else
But it’s not quite sadness in her eyes
Her smile holds promises, not broken by other mens’ lies
Their lies . . .
She’s sunshine; she’s storm clouds that roll overhead
The brilliance of beauty made brighter by life fully lived
She welcomes adventures that await
And heartbreak won’t stop her from giving love freely away
A girl made lovely by sorrow
Fashioned through fire
Tempered by grief
Better now and better still tomorrow
Each new day, each new woe revealing the luster beneath
She’s a girl, made lovely . . .
She’s waiting; she’s holding these hopes to herself
She’s praying he finds her before he finds somebody else
But there’s no sadness in her eyes
Her smile’s still shining, despite others’ lies
She’s a girl made lovely by sorrow
Fashioned through fire
Tempered by grief
Better now and better still tomorrow
Each new day, each new woe revealing the luster beneath
She’s a girl, made lovely . . .
She’s praying, he finds he before he finds somebody else
But it’s not quite sadness in her eyes
Her smile holds promises, not broken by other mens’ lies
Their lies . . .
She’s sunshine; she’s storm clouds that roll overhead
The brilliance of beauty made brighter by life fully lived
She welcomes adventures that await
And heartbreak won’t stop her from giving love freely away
A girl made lovely by sorrow
Fashioned through fire
Tempered by grief
Better now and better still tomorrow
Each new day, each new woe revealing the luster beneath
She’s a girl, made lovely . . .
She’s waiting; she’s holding these hopes to herself
She’s praying he finds her before he finds somebody else
But there’s no sadness in her eyes
Her smile’s still shining, despite others’ lies
She’s a girl made lovely by sorrow
Fashioned through fire
Tempered by grief
Better now and better still tomorrow
Each new day, each new woe revealing the luster beneath
She’s a girl, made lovely . . .
Yuletide (2020 Christmas EP)
The Pull of Your Tide (His Song)
I used to sit at the window,
soft summer winds blowing past
Life as unclear as a bottle,
a bottle of cloudy green glass
I used to wait at the water,
wishing on others’ spare pence
Wishing for someone to save me,
and dreaming of leaving the nest
Oooo – oo . . .
I didn’t know love from allurement,
distracting as mist from the sea
I didn’t imagine a life I’d be living with somebody loving just me
You showed up suddenly, sunlight through leaves, unexpected and lovely
You led me hand in hand into the dark, but a night full of stars
You seemed to love me when I couldn’t love, and you called when I cried
Now I am deep loving you, lost in the pull of your tide
I used to sing on the shoreline,
singing to someone unknown
Longing for love and devotion,
Longing for somewhere called home
Now as I sit at the window,
soft Autumn leaves blowing past
Love keeps me warm as a bellow-blown flame,
knowing I’ve found you at last
soft summer winds blowing past
Life as unclear as a bottle,
a bottle of cloudy green glass
I used to wait at the water,
wishing on others’ spare pence
Wishing for someone to save me,
and dreaming of leaving the nest
Oooo – oo . . .
I didn’t know love from allurement,
distracting as mist from the sea
I didn’t imagine a life I’d be living with somebody loving just me
You showed up suddenly, sunlight through leaves, unexpected and lovely
You led me hand in hand into the dark, but a night full of stars
You seemed to love me when I couldn’t love, and you called when I cried
Now I am deep loving you, lost in the pull of your tide
I used to sing on the shoreline,
singing to someone unknown
Longing for love and devotion,
Longing for somewhere called home
Now as I sit at the window,
soft Autumn leaves blowing past
Love keeps me warm as a bellow-blown flame,
knowing I’ve found you at last
Winter Winds
Summer air lays heavy on my heart
My skin traps feelings wanting to be free
It feels like all the world is holding breaths until I move
Yet all that I am waiting on is me
I’m waiting, I’m waiting, I’m waiting
My skin traps feelings wanting to be free
It feels like all the world is holding breaths until I move
Yet all that I am waiting on is me
I’m waiting, I’m waiting, I’m waiting
When I close my eyes the sunspots stay
There’s some things you can’t get away from
Funny how you think that doing one thing makes a change,
When really things can’t change until you do
I’m waiting, I’m waiting, I’m waiting.
Winter winds, winter waves
Take me away
Push me to find the strength,
the strength to change,
I need to change
I can’t move, I can’t stay, I can’t stay
Broken hearts are bound to mend,
If I can hold on long enough to try
I can tell myself I’ll make it through despite it all,
But my soul won’t say the words this time
I’m waiting, I’m waiting, I’m waiting
Winter winds, winter waves
Take me away
Push me to find the strength,
the strength to change
I need to change
I can’t move, I can’t stay, I can’t stay
Winter winds, winter waves
Take me away
Push me to find the strength,
the strength to change
I need to change
I can’t move, I can’t stay, I can’t stay
Winter winds, winter waves,
Take me away
Push me to find the strength,
the strength to change
I can’t change
Warm in the Winter
Give me some palm trees, give me some fun
Throw in some sunshine.
Sandy white beaches, sea warmed by sun,
Soft breezes blowin.
Just need something warm for the winter,
Don’t matter what it is.
I need something warm for the winter,
Don’t matter if it lasts past spring,
Just give me something, to keep me going,
Something spicy, something sweet.
Something warm for the winter, just a little thing
Give me some chocolates, boiling hot tea,
Fireside stories—with happy endings.
Cozy memories, of nights by the tree
Friends in between
Just need something warm for the winter,
Don’t matter what it is.
I need something warm for the winter,
Don’t matter if it lasts past spring
Just give me something, to keep me going,
Something spicy, something sweet.
Something warm for the winter, just a little thing
Gotta be honest, I want a taste…
Of candlelight kisses.
Small secret smiles, arms round my waist,
Whispering wishes.
Just need someone warm for the winter,
Just a little fling.
I need someone warm in the winter,
Don’t matter if it lasts past spring,
Just give me something, To keep me going,
Something spicy, someone Sweet
Someone warm for the winter, who’ll sweep me off my feet.
Throw in some sunshine.
Sandy white beaches, sea warmed by sun,
Soft breezes blowin.
Just need something warm for the winter,
Don’t matter what it is.
I need something warm for the winter,
Don’t matter if it lasts past spring,
Just give me something, to keep me going,
Something spicy, something sweet.
Something warm for the winter, just a little thing
Give me some chocolates, boiling hot tea,
Fireside stories—with happy endings.
Cozy memories, of nights by the tree
Friends in between
Just need something warm for the winter,
Don’t matter what it is.
I need something warm for the winter,
Don’t matter if it lasts past spring
Just give me something, to keep me going,
Something spicy, something sweet.
Something warm for the winter, just a little thing
Gotta be honest, I want a taste…
Of candlelight kisses.
Small secret smiles, arms round my waist,
Whispering wishes.
Just need someone warm for the winter,
Just a little fling.
I need someone warm in the winter,
Don’t matter if it lasts past spring,
Just give me something, To keep me going,
Something spicy, someone Sweet
Someone warm for the winter, who’ll sweep me off my feet.