Release the Fear - You Are - Too Damn Good - Hope for One More Day - Cell Phone Number - Try Again - Blind Eyes - Space for Uncertainty

Release the Fear
©Sky Nelson 2007

(Verse)
Just this morning, you left a message, but it wasn’t what you said
I could tell that you were angry, though you played it cool instead
you can hide your disappointment in the choices that I've made
you always want me to do it your way, and I'm always so afraid

But I’ve got nothing to be afraid of, it's all in my mind,
Yeah I got nothing to be afraid of, cuz you’re not in charge this time
You may act like you know the answer, like everyone today,
But I ain’t tremblin’, not like I used to, cuz it don’t matter what you say… 

(Chorus)
(You know I’ve got to) Claim my life, it's never too late
The future and past are a different fate,
But in my heart the vision’s clear,
The secret is... release the fear.

(Verse)
I was shown when just a baby that people could be cruel,
And I was told that to be successful I would have to suffer through,
Somehow no one seemed to realize, it’s love that survives,
and in the process of education, I forgot I was alive.

(Chorus)
(You know I’ve got to) claim my life, it's never too late
The future and past are a different fate,
But in my heart the vision’s clear,
The secret is... release the fear.

Claim your life, it's never too late
The future and past are a different fate,
But in your heart the vision’s clear,
The secret is... go ahead now... Release the Fear.

You Are
Written by Sky Nelson © 2007

(verse)You are the light, you are the love
You are the one that I’m thinking of
You are the one who hears, words that never pass my tongue,
And when I need a friend, you’re the only one 

(chorus)
You are the one who shows me where my heart is dry
you're the one who holds me when my eyes have turned within
people dedicate their lives to find what I have found
you are the one, I will not start again

(verse)
You are the moon, you are the sun
You are a source of faith that’s never done
You are still in the race, when the others fall behind
And I need a way to keep you mine.

(chorus)
You are the one who shows me where my heart is dry
you're the one who holds me when my eyes have turned within
people dedicate their lives to find what I have found
you are the one, I will not start again 

(bridge)
but I wouldn’t want to own such beauty
just sit back and watch it bloom
shadows will run when I just see you smile

(verse)
You are the waves, you are the sea
You are a cool refreshing summer breeze
You are a mastermind at the simple things
And you inspire me inside to sing,
You inspire me ‘cause our history reminds me

(chorus)
You are the one who shows me where my heart is dry
you're the one who holds me when my eyes have turned within
people dedicate their lives to find what I have found
you are the one, I will not start again
you are the one, Can we just start again

Too Damn Good

© Sky Nelson 2007

Verse
If I wrote down each day, all the things I hear you say
directly trying to get me to change
the list would not and end, as you try to pretend
you only want what's best for me 

Chorus
you must hate me, because you sure can pick a fight
make it seem like everyone's against me, and I've got to be right
it's probably weakness, as I'm sure you agree
you're just too damn good for me

Verse
Who am I trying each day to impress,
and who am I hoping will show some tenderness
who am I counting on for my happiness
and how can I let go of myself when you're so damn obsessed? 

Chorus
Bridge
if I've got to spend my life trying to love you
let's try to make it something we both can look forward to
if you really want to change me and help me to grow
try just leaving me alone 

Verse
you tell a good story, that I can't contradict
you can prove that I'm a sinner, but I think I've been tricked
I don't have to live and die feeling this way
with you on my back and not a kind word to say 

Chorus

Hope for One More Day

©2007 Sky Nelson

(verse)
I am so lucky to have married you
And when I dream at night I’m close to you
When we become afraid I cling to you and you to me
And in the darkness, things don’t seem so bad to me 

(Chorus)
You give me hope when there is none
I give it back when you need some
We help each other through the times, when there is no other kindness
though fickle years will pass away,
you give me hope for one more day

(verse)
As man and wife we are a family
Inspiring love and generosity
And giving hope to those who don’t believe in destiny
You are heaven’s promise that the world is not so bleak

(Chorus)
(Bridge)
We may, not be glamorous
Yet we have built enduring trust
We love so true that there can be
Nothing to ever shake our loyalty

(Chorus)
You give me hope when there is none
I give it back when you need some
We help each other through the times, when there is no other kindness
though fickle years will pass away,
you give me hope for one more …day

hope for one more…

 

Cell Phone Number
© 2006 Sky Nelson

Verse
I got an eye for you, sweet little angel you
there is so much to see, and every time I look it’s a perfect view
There ain't a lot to say, so let's talk twice a day
Unlimited anytime will keep you on my mind

Well, I'm a private person, don't like to be bothered at all 

Chorus
I would share my cell phone number with you
I would share my cell phone number with you
I know were not that close, and I probably should move slow
I would share my cell phone number with you

Verse
so if you're on my plan, and I can be your man
then you can be my friend, and ev’ry night and day it’ll be M2M
I'll get some funky bling, give it a special ring
so I'll know what to do just in case it's you

Well, I'm a private person, don't like to be bothered at all

Chorus
I would share my cell phone number with you
I would share my cell phone number with you
I know were not that close, and I probably should move slow
I would share my cell phone number with you 

Bridge
I'd like to talk it up while I'm in traffic, hear you laughing,
IM will make me look forward to lunch, but man you’re distracting,
maybe baby we can find the same time, to be online,
I'll sit at my desk and I’ll look focused, but I'll be talking to you

Chorus
I would share my cell phone number with you
I would share my cell phone number with you
I know were not that close, and I probably should move slow
I would share my cell phone number with you
I would share my cell phone number with you
I would share, share it all with you

 

Try Again
©Sky Nelson 1999

(Verse)
I don't know where to begin
Someone said "Try Again"
In this life, there seems to be
An endless theme "Try Again" 

(Chorus)
Now I’ve grown, as my birthday will testify
But not too old for hope
And the difference, 'tween a live and a dead man
A live man can get up, and try again
Try Again

(Verse 2)
Only time, allows us to grieve
and find our peace, Try Again
Deep inside a broken heart
Hides the seed, Try Again

(chorus)Now I’ve grown, as my birthday will testify
But not too old for hope
And the difference, 'tween a live and a dead man
A live man can get up, and try again
Try Again

 

Blind Eyes

Sky Nelson © 1997

 

Verse
The neighbors were watching
As they took her away
The last time they'd seen her
They had shared a cigarette with her.

She is no different,
From we who remain
But its Nobody’s problem
another gone, life goes on.

Chorus
And we watch it with Blind Eyes
Assumed we're immune to all the lies

Bridge
Well she spoke up once for justice
And lived a life of peace
they indicted her with treason,
And sent out the police

Chorus
And I watched it with Blind Eyes
Assumed I’m immune to all the lies
Verse 2
As the twilight approaches
A little girl comes home,
She can't find her mother
She is lost, she is all alone
Noone to weep with her
And its not mine to grieve
silence is safety,
if its not me, then I don’t see.
Chorus
So I watched it with Blind Eyes
Assumed I’m immune to all the lies

Space for Uncertainty

©Sky Nelson 2006

Verse
Between the cash and the dogma
There's no place where I belong.
I just don't believe with people
that being certain makes us strong.

Chorus
Because it's the weakness of mankind, that will save us... from our... strength
if we take beginners mind, we can learn about the world and give it thanks.
And maybe find from our peace of mind, we leave the world a better place
And make some Space...          ... for Uncertainty

Verse
We are wanting someone to speak with wisdom,
but have no time for them to speak.
and when someone gets the courage,
we cut ‘em down when they are weak.

Chorus
But it's the weakness of mankind, that will save us... from our... strength
if we take beginners mind, we might learn about the world and give it thanks.
And maybe find through our peace of mind, we leave the world a better place
And make some Space...
          ... for Uncertainty

(Bridge)

you and I are full of reasons why we hide
so certain of evil and wicked people, could it all be a lie,
To cover up the emptiness we feel inside?

Verse

(... leave silence...) .
I miss the beauty in the silence
I miss it in each others' eyes
I grieve for what were missing
in all the people we despise

Chorus

Yeah don't you know, it's the beauty of mankind, that will save us... from our... strength
if we take beginners mind, we can learn about the world and give it thanks.
And maybe find through our peace of mind, we leave the world a better place
And make some Space...
          ... for Uncertainty