This medley is comprised of four emotional guitar and piano songs. My descriptions explain the lyrics, but these are instrumental pieces without a vocal.
The links to stories about my songs include recordings with vocals.
I believe it is never too late to turn your life around. I am thankful that I was able to listen to my own song lyrics and change my life.
CLEAR
Not long ago I was a child, then a young girl,
And now I’m even older
A woman so wise, but I realize
My life went by quickly, I blinked my eyes
When I grew up, I became sad
Life beat me down; I felt broken
Thoughit may seem a little extreme
I turned my life around, to follow my dream
I carried on; I lived with heartache
I was so numb; I wasn’t awake
It all changed, when I let go of fear
Beautiful music I could hear
I opened my eyes, life became clear
As I grow old, I’ll keep my smile
All of my tears, gave me compassion
I was asleep; my pain was so deep
I turned my life around; with joy I now weep
I carried on, but inside I wept
I cried for losses I could not accept
It all changed, when I let go of fear
Beautiful music I could hear
I opened my eyes, life became clear
I celebrate; it wasn’t too late
I turned my life around
No reason to wait
I carried on; I lived with heartache
I was so numb; I wasn’t awake
It all changed, when I let go of fear
Beautiful music I could hear
I opened my eyes, life became clear
When my life ends, I won’t be afraid
I’m grateful for the gift I was given
I celebrate; it wasn’t too late
I turned my life around; got up off the ground
Happiness I found; there was no reason to wait
I am emotional with this song as I remember my best friend whom I wrote it for. I miss her very much since she passed away over ten years ago.
ANOTHER YOU
Here I am writing to you,
When I know you’ve heard these words before
now there’s so much more,
And it’s mostly left unsaid
Here I am singing to you,
When I know you’ve heard every song
But this one is lifelong; the music is forever
I know if I search my whole life through
I’ll never find another you
I could search and search my memories, too
I’ll never find, I’ll never find another you
Here I am dreaming of you
Wishing I could tell you so many things
But then the memory brings a smile
And I feel our love
Here I am shining to you
Singing these words from so long ago
I love you and you must know
You’re always in my heart
I know if I search my whole life through
I’ll never find another you
I could search and search my memories, too
I’ll never find, I’ll never find another you
It seems like yesterday our lives were so carefree
My feelings sweep me away
and bring you back to me
I know if I search my whole life through
I’ll never find another you
I could search and search my memories, too
I’ll never find, I’ll never find another you
I’ll never find another you, even if I search my whole life through
Story behind ANOTHER YOU-PART 1
Story behind ANOTHER YOU-PART 2
Story behind ANOTHER YOU-PART 3
This song changed my life. I was unable to express how unhappy I was in my marriage, but music pulled out heartfelt lyrics that gave me the courage to face the unknown. Sometimes people stay where they are, even when it’s miserable because it’s “known.” The unknown can be scary, but it also can be beautiful.
THE UNKNOWN
I go through my day to places that heal me
I cannot stay, you no longer feel me
My words will stun you, ‘cause I’ve begun to
Leave you behind; I escape in my mind
My tears I hide when you are near me
I cry inside where you can’t hear me
I’ve watched you brood; avoid your mood
There’s no connection without affection
I run from you; don’t know where to
The touch you withhold leaves me cold
That’s when I withdrew
I feel so alone; your heart is like stone
I lie awake and feel my heart break
I’m ready to face the unknown
You’re caught off-guard; this is so hard
The touch that I crave has made me so brave
I’ve known you so long I must alert you
This feels so wrong I hate to hurt you
With all this pain, I can’t remain
You might not miss me, ‘cause you never kiss me
I run from you; don’t know where to
The touch you withhold leaves me cold
I’ve stopped loving you
For years I stayed, ‘cause I was afraid
don’t even know where I will go
But I’m am ready
I run from you; don’t know where to
I lie awake and feel my heart break
I’m ready to live on my own
I’ll face the unknown
Story behind THE UNKNOWN-PART 1
Story behind THE UNKNOWN-PART 2
After “The Unknown” I wrote the lyrics that helped me move through a door. Doors lead in and doors lead out. I was willing to take step through a door because self-worth guided me.
THE DOOR
When I close the door and it’s no secret anymore
Then you’ll know, how sad we were together
I left you long ago
When the closet is bare
empty spaces everywhere
But you knew, the truth I was absent
my distance only grew
When love went away, I just couldn’t stay
It was time; I knew it then
To begin my life again
I would be ok, even though love went away
My soul I could restore, if I went through the door
When the sheets are still
silence a TV just can’t fill
all those years, pretending I was happy
I cried so many tears
As you look upon
the empty spaces when I’m gone
You must face the love you took for granted
with every single empty space
When love went away, I just couldn’t stay
It was time; I knew it then
To begin my life again
I would be ok, even though love went away
I left because
I was worth more
so I went through the door
