ghaw2007

The Very Thought of You

Verse 1
The very thought of you makes me feel really good
There is a smile on my face
My heart is at a good pace
Whenever I think of you
The very thought of you makes me wonder if things are real
So I take a test
And I pinch myself
Whenever I think of you
The very thought of you keeps me warm when I am cold
You're like a large blanket
And a cup of hot chocolate
Whenever I think of you

Verse 2
The very thought of you keeps me from living in the past
I can open my eyes
And I can move forward
Whenever I think of you
The very thought of you causes me not to remain calm
I just jump for joy
Because I know I am lucky
Whenever I think of you
The very thought of you makes me feel strong again
I can take on challenges
And be a winner
Whenever I think of you

Verse 3
The very thought of you cools me down when I get heated up
You're like an Arctic breeze
And you keep my temperature steady
Whenever I think of you
The very thought of you prevents me from lying to others
I put myself in their position
And reconsider my thoughts
Whenever I think of you
The very thought of you causes me to lose my train of thought
I ask myself where my mind is
But I do not know
Whenever I think of you

Chorus
The very thought of you creates adventures in my life
There is always something that I can do
And it's all because of you

Written by B. (Tuesday, August 22, 2000)
Copyright 2000

ghaw2007

It's My Turn

Verse 1
You used to know what it took to put a smile on my face
Lately you've been doing nothing but disappointing me
I asked you if you wanted to talk
But you refused
Now what am I suppose to do?
My head is spinning round and round
And going from side to side
I need to escape before it's too late

Verse 2
They say letting go is the hardest thing you will ever do
But to me, it is as simple as breathing
I know when I walk out the door you won't cry or feel sorry
If you do, I will not stop to turn around
I have made my final choice
I had the courage to stand up for myself
And say I have had enough
I'll never regret what I'm about to do

Verse 3
I've made a lot of mistakes ever since I've been with you
But on other occasions, you were the one who played the fool
It got even worse when you constantly made the same mistakes
I felt so ashamed of myself
Because I was involved with someone like you
Fortunately, those days will be behind me
I want to live my life without you
Even being friends would be a disaster
Don't put the blame on me because you had time to change

Bridge
I'm not saying "See you later" or "So long"
That's not going to happen
I'm finally in charge
So I'll be making my move

Chorus
It's my turn to walk away
I am not going to be the one left behind
Don't think about stopping me
I will not allow you
It's my turn to change
So I'll be saying goodbye

Written by B. (Tuesday, August 15, 2000)
Copyright 2000

ghaw2007

This Time

Verse 1
I want you back here with me
You've been gone for such a long time
I am sorry that I pushed you away
Please find it in your heart to forgive me
I should have known what I was doing was wrong
Unfortunately, I can't turn back time
But now I know I won't make the same mistake again

Verse 2
Give me the benefit of the doubt
I will not disappoint you
If you choose to listen to me
You won't regret it
I'll give you an honest answer to any of your questions
I know you won't always be satisfied with the truth
But at least I'm not lying to you

Verse 3
I've never asked you to reconsider your decisions
But I know you should think about this one
I hope you are willing to take a chance on me
Just know that I am not a risk anymore
What I say to you is the real deal
Don't think I am playing a game

Bridge 1
I never treated you with respect
Whenever you had something to say
I always told you to be quiet
But all of that is going to change

Bridge 2
We can work things out together
Only if you are willing to try
I assure you, this is not a scheme
I do not want to lose you once again

Bridge 3
If I fall, I won't pull you down with me
I'm going to take responsibility for myself
Always blaming you won't solve my problems
It just creates a distance between us

Chorus
This time will be different
I'm telling you the truth
This time will be different
That is my promise to you

Written by B. (Thursday, August 10, 2000)
Copyright 2000

ghaw2007

Lay It Down

Verse 1
I was sitting on the bus, listening to a conversation
About a guy who is estranged from his wife
For the first time she ran away from him
Leaving him all alone
He said he's going after her with a gun in his hand
On any given day, at any given moment
Many husbands and wives kill their very own spouses
Many don't know what they are doing
While others know that it is wrong
To them, it is a way of settling the score

Verse 2
People often feel lost and scared
It is like they are trapped in a box
They try to find a way out
They keep searching everywhere
They might feel like they don't fit in
Sometimes they don't care about anything
They don't know that help is out there
And that some people care about them
They are overwhelmed with emotions
And all they do is surrender
As tears fall from their eyes, they pick up a gun
They press it against their body as they reach for the trigger

Verse 3
They say kids can be cruel
And sometimes that is true
They keep taunting others that do not have any friends
Outcasts are at the end of their ropes
They just can't take anymore pressure
They are backed into corners day in and day out
They are tired of all the name-calling
And with all the endless fights during recess
With a desperate attempt to break away from ridicule
They pack a gun in their school bag
Always wondering if they'll ever use it

Chorus
That isn't the things to do
There are many ways that you can solve your problems
Just don't use a gun
Please lay it down
You will only make matters worse
Once you start to fire bullets
I only hope you make the right choice
Please lay it down

Written by B. (Wednesday, August 9, 2000)
Copyright 2000

ghaw2007

Are We There Yet?

Verse 1
You said that you'd make me happy
You promised me a life full of laughter
Yesterday I cried
All I feel is pain
You told me that you knew a perfect place
All I had to do was follow your lead
So I travelled along right behind you
I really need to get the hell out of this place
I don't know what I'd do if I couldn't leave
I've placed my future in your hands
You told me that this could take some time
How much longer do I have to wait?
I'm asking "Are we there yet?"
And all you say is "Almost"

Verse 2
Take all my troubles away
Give me more sunshine
I'm sick and tired of the rain
I can't guarantee that I'll be more patient
You're better off winning the lottery

Verse 3
I know I'm asking a lot of questions
But I just can't help myself anymore
My past must remain behind me
I'm afraid it might take control of me
You're the only one who can help me
That's why I'll be one step behind you
As days go by, I'm more anxious
Tell me that we're getting closer

Chorus
Are we there yet?
I'm asking you
Are we there yet?
I really need to know right now

Written by B. (Tuesday, January 30, 2001)
Copyright 2001

ghaw2007

I Hope You Dance

Verse 1
I hope you know
That I love you with all my heart
I hope you see all the beauty that you possess
You are unique
And I hope you appreciate that
May you never take like for granted
Live each day to the fullest

Verse 2
I hope you take time to rest your mind
And save up all the energy you have inside
I know that you'll eventually get scared
Let courage help you to erase your fears
May you never hold any grudges
Be kind to everyone you meet

Bridge 1
I hope you dance
Let the music inspire you
I hope you are filled with happiness
Let your face be covered with smiles

Bridge 2
I hope you dance
May you always have your health
I hope you dance
May you never have any regrets
I hope you dance throughout your life

Chorus 1
I hope you dance
I hope you have the time of your life
Let laughter always be with you
Let all your troubles wash away
I never want to see a frown on your face
It would be very painful to see
That someone I care for is not happy

Chorus 2
I hope you dance
Dance to the rhythm of your heart
Move gracefully and with confidence
Let your body lead you into the sunset
I never want to see you shed any tears
It would be very painful to see
That someone I care for is not happy

Chorus 3
I never want you to feel lonely
It would be very painful to see
That someone I care for is not happy

Written by B. (Monday, January 22, 2001)
Copyright 2001

ghaw2007

Working Day And Night

Verse 1
Tom always wakes up at the crack of dawn
He knows that he has a long day ahead of him
And just before he quietly goes out the door
He kisses his wife and kids goodbye
And says he loves them very much

Verse 2
He arrives at work and gets out of his truck
His boss says "Good morning, Tom. Get your a-s-s over here!"
He is handed a sheet of paper with tasks to complete
"How am I going to get these duties done?"
Is what goes through his mind

Verse 3
Things could have been different for Tom these days
Only is Sarah and him had finished high school
But they moved out on their own
And brought two kids into this world
He promised that he'd work hard
Now he's living up to it

Bridge 1
He's working day and night
He's working to earn every penny

Bridge 2
He's tired but he keeps working

Chorus 1
He's working day and night to put food on the table
To place a roof over his family's head
And to provide clothing for them to wear

Chorus 2
He's working day and night
He wants to provide the best for his family
He loves them more than anything in this world
He's trying his hardest to keep them content

Written by B. (Sunday, January 21, 2001)
Copyright 2001

ghaw2007

Good Charlotte

Verse 1
Come and meet this girl who lives in my hometown
Everybody knows who she is
People respect her
And she's well-liked among the residents

Verse 2
She's punctual and very active in the community
Some envy her because she's always on her feet
And never runs out of breath
You could say she's invincible
When she's determined, nothing gets in her way

Verse 3
Charlotte is filled with love and warmth
Spreading it to all those around her
Many people admire her
And some wish that they could be more like her

Chorus 1
She is good Charlotte
And could never do no wrong
Always at the top of her class
Always helping the underdog
She never wants anything
She has what she could ever need

Chorus 2
We all know her as good Charlotte
She is very kind and thoughtful
Giving more than she receives
Setting good examples for everyone
She never needs anything
She has what she could ever want

Chorus 3
She is good Charlotte
And she never breaks her promises
Always at the top of her class
Always helping the unfortunate
We take pride in knowing that she will never let us down
There's always a smile on her beautiful face

Outro
She's not special
She's just ordinary
Her presence is welcomed
We all thank her for what she's done

Written by B. (Sunday, January 21, 2001)
Copyright 2001

ghaw2007

Shine

Verse 1
The day is gone
Darkness fades in
But you don't have to be afraid
You just need courage that will help you along your way
If you look inside, you will find what you're looking for
Everything you didn't know that you had before
You can smile all you want
And you can laugh all you want
You can be the brightest ray of light

Verse 2
I know you'l guide yourself in a good direction
You always know when to slow things down
And read all the signs
You have to know the kind of person you are
Or else you're going to spin around and crash and burn

Bridge 1
People will always try to pull you down
What goes around may sometimes come around
People will try to slow you down
The power inside of you will help you become stronger

Bridge 2
Don't quit without putting up a fight
You'll only be letting yourself down
Don't quit without putting up a fight
There's always a chance that you'll succeed

Bridge 3
People will always try to pull you down
Stab you in the back and twist the knife around
People will try to slow you down
They will only achieve once you give in to them

Bridge 4
If you're aware of your surroundings, then you'll be just fine
Trust your instincts to prevent yourself from being knocked down
Shine brighter than all the stars in the sky
Go with the flow, feel the vibe
Be optimistic

Chorus
Shine every day, throughout your life
This is your moment in the spotlight
Don't worry about tomorrow
You will be happy and safe wherever you are

Written by B. (Wednesday, March 14, 2001)
Copyright 2001

ghaw2007

Still Breathing

Verse 1
Beaten down and all tied up
In the coldness of January
I became fearful of everything that surrounded me
I could have sworn that I didn't have an ounce of strength
So I was stunned when I stood up
Being able to walk away was something
I thought I could never do

Verse 2
I pretend that everything's fine
But some things aren't
It's what I do when I don't want to know what's really going on
I thought my life would be easier
Once the past was placed behind me
All I do is complain every day and night
And I am starting to annoy the hell out of me

Bridge
Sometimes I'm so lucky to be alive
But I rarely realize it
I always think about the hard times
While I push all of the good stuff aside

Chorus 1
I am covered with many scars
My heart has been bruised one too many times
All of that is not important to me
All that really matters is that I'm still breathing

Chorus 2
I am covered with many scars
I have been exposed to harsh conditions
All of that is not important to me
All that really matters is that I'm still breathing

Chorus 3
I am covered with many scars
Most will heal while some will remain
All of that is not important to me
All that really matters is that I'm still breathing

Written by B. (Wednesday, March 14, 2001)
Copyright 2001