Dogwood

When we were kids, our dreams were invincible, When we were young, our whole lives ahead of us, And it was well understood we'd all become astronauts, And firemen, Let's not pretend, we all become famous, Let's not pretend, there's more to this then we h...

Inhabitants of the earth a good news day. I've got much to say without pain. I bring hope to you for always. If we hope for what we do not see we wait. Oh how earnestly. Perseverance, ever so near it, waiting patiently. My hope, my promise. You said You...

Another lonesome night. A room full of emptiness. Darkness engulfing me, I can't handle the pain. Helpless my new name, I have no family. No one tells the truth, I've got nothing left and nowhere to run. It's suicide. A complex task. Self-decision pr...

Across the board it seems I cannot comprehend Why you would subjugate then act like we are friends Makes no sense Slaves at best Don’t try to hide the fact that you are unaware of all our thoughts I won’t be scared that you won’t let yourself be done Yo...

Sailing these seas alone. I've realized I could never make it on my own, conclusion from experience. This ark of mine has sprung a leak, to think I built my body weak. I need your help to make me right... I'm the captain of this paper boat, that cannot st...

There's a story where everything could not go right, and I wrote it. I thought about it late last night. Can you feel it? A tale that feeds on tragedy. Would you read it? The lessons worth your time. At the end of the story, I'll be alone again, alone ag...

Hatred! Invisible disease. Your waste of skin hides your fear, what a sorry excuse of a man. Racist! You personify these words: pitiful, callow, alone. Ignorance plagues your soul. Decades of freedom have taken their toll on us. Freedom of speech, fr...

Superficial nature wearing thin I can't seem to begin What really do I see When I stare back at me? As crushing time reveals my foe Inheriting all woe Solutions in the past Conditioned not to ask It's what you're meant to be Your name and number Be...

We've got a problem that starts and ends with you. That starts and ends with me, in hopes for all redemption. Redeem a purpose. Receive me skeptical. Wishful, repentful just to sway your independence. Just to feel ok, now and for all. I'm bringing you do...

I am now what you seem. I don't answer to you. Please understand what I mean. While it gives me a thrill, It's all I can do, You realize that's its all for you. This is the part, Where you're supposed to be proud. I'd listened to reason, But he's yell...

Come back down. Be around and i'll be home again. Cross my heart. Close my eyes, as I fall into You. Be all that I need from You. I never knew You'd take the opportunity to know someone like me. All of me rests in You, my Father. You're my shield. Hear...

It's picking time, Time for me to leave, And walk away from us. My feet are tired, Too tired to carry both of us through this again. On into nothing, Out in the open. I say goodbye in faith. I'll wait. [Chorus:] Surrender your pain. Lay down your lo...

I can't explain it You can't contain it Hope it takes you quick Tried on your own Your future's alone Why can't you see the mess you're in The story is old The ending is bleak Your body is strong and your mind is so weak You think that you'll last I...

The darkness falls upon the trees at night. My voices say it's time to feed my own sight. Further from sane i cannot move again. Engulfed in the in dread it's breaking up my life. Going forward. I learn from my mistakes. Division of my own self leaves me...

Break me, Lord. I've taken control. I don't know how to get up from this fall. Fill my head with comfort instead and resolute mistakes past made. Help me take this day by day. Take what is yours. Make it your own. Show my way home. Your will not mine....

Everything I’ve ever done. Everything I have. Amounts to nothing. Keeps on crushing you within. Sometimes you want to be alone. It won’t find the time to understand and concentrate on everything you see. If you think about it hard you’ll know. You wan...

What did she do to you sir? Can't you see, that you are twice the size of her? It's not like she can stand up, when you beat her down with your love. Turn around and hear his screams as you toss his mom around, he sees his loving father beating mommy down....

Strength will come when we are friends and put the "u" in "us" again. Stand for what you care about and pick each other up when you fall down. It hurts to scrape your pride. Compensate for misspelled lies and where we are will change with time. Brotherhood...

I killed the Son of God today. I built the cross where He was slain. My sins, The hands that held the hammer that drove the nails through His skin. Someday I win. I want to make it up. I want to die to myself for You. It makes me fall apart, When I thi...

I have faith no one believes I love a God no one can see. You put your trust into thin air. That’s what they all told me. But I believed because of fear, and I can see you crystal clear. I know that you will, meet me here. I walk the narrow path. Perp...

When we were kids, we were told to respect our elders and what they did, only speak when spoken to. When she was stripped, of the trust bestowed to us by the one she loves, she didn't know she could run to you. It's a sad time we live in, little girls grow...

Distortion of my words. Help me know my flaws. Churning in the vault of bitterness and hurt. Twist what should be left alone in solitude. Still I picture you trying to repent. Feel the burn. Watch us burn. Time and time was spent finding out the truth...

All my worries and regret come pouring down. (yeah, they're pouring down!) Insanity is breaking me, my emotions, have no control. Rape me of my pride, take away from me, what I want, My desires magnified, lessened by the thoughts of regret, Self-contained...

For what it's worth, thank you. For what it's worth I love You. For what I'm worth, take me. For what I'm worth, use me. I've read of all You've done for me, Now let me do for You. And I pray that I never lose sight Of all that You went through. And th...

It's all in the way that I see things that you don't. It's all in me having a point of view that you can't. Touch or destruct, delay or confront, understand or construct. If I gave you answers you'd shove them right back in my face. What is real? Face up t...

Holding on when it seems that your grip is failing. Who’s to say that you can’t take it back? Live your life as if you know this is your last day. Make the choice to live forever. The decision’s weighing the answer is yours. You can’t wait forever don’t...

Jesus the man without sin. Sent to die for the wrong of mankind. How sad His Father must have been, To send His one and only Son to die for the lives of you and I, Now let me tell you why, Jesus Christ died for us. A necessary sacrifice to save the world...

Come back again. I need this more than you could know. Stress importance to tell the truth. Don't let em down. And make sure that she's a winner. Your expectations only let you down. Seems like everyone is at the top and I am pulling at the bottom. Grabbi...

I failed you before, But you gave me a chance to do it over and over again. How can I be, just like someone else, When you let me do whatever I please. Born free to choose, but not to lose. What you gave me I have up so freely. Quarantine me from degra...

Our time has come. There once was a time for us. You cannot make it back no matter how fast you react. This was our bond. We said we'd always play for keeps. No one takes it back; They always ment it when they asked. You never remembered why we were here...

What happened now? Excuse of why we can't move away. Taken from the box. Skimmed over the top. Trust is of the past. Friendships never last. Nobody wins in a race against defeat. You conquered our beliefs with words of deceit. Harbored animosity engulf...

I left your arms, no turning back. I chose this lonely, lonely road. I'm on my way. I don't need you. A self sufficient superstar. I'm losing faith. How I miss home. This life is costing me my own. What can I do? Where can I run? The world against me...

Deep inside I tried to find a purpose for me no surprise. I've pushed myself away. Sometimes I refuse to think and sometimes I just need a break. Leave myself a lone today. Sit and drink the air. And stop to let out all the hurt. Collapse inside your arm...

We have a certain calling to rise above the rest, Even when our human nature says we're not the best. And when trials and tribulations can put you to the test. God is for us. None's against us. Don't be stressed. Have a good look at how it's gonna be when...

Days are getting so much longer, I feel I'm getting stronger. The fear inside me dies when you are not around. Looking back I've grown up so much this year. Your purpose now is so clear. Your mission is complete and now the chord is severed. Is there som...

I walked outside one day, The sun wouldn't look my way, Only darkness, I felt alone yet safe with you, I felt the promise to be true, Swollen teardrops drowned, The wind was blowing down. I felt His presence all around, A voice came through black thund...

The size of a seed, Eternal life, It's all you need. Work your will, My life is yours, Rejoice in You Lord. My faith in you will never die. Live fast, Die slow. Stand back, Let go. Choose life. You'll see, How awesome it is when God sets you fr...

Further instructions will come in a dream. Brain will revolt as the villagers scream. Leaders assemble and gamble for rank. All that was right is now wrong. This means everything to you. Nothing means everything to you. Tables of measure have overruled f...

Ahh, Give me time to watch this go. I will pack all my dreams and I'll go home. Ahh, Once again I'm nothing new. Quick to speak, slow to listen and quick to lose. I'm fine, just lies to keep you from the truth. Fit in, belong, what's wrong? Is there somet...

There were times when, We were just like friends. I couldn't love you, I was afraid you'd break my heart. Was I ever really close to you? Superficial, I'm sorry for crushing your heart. Want to find some friends, Someone who's there for you, Someone...

Let it go. Scrape it off. 'Cause it's too late to remedy, The situation has passed your hands, Slipped right by, And they're much better off without you, The cloud that covered their sunshine. That I could help. That I could be the hammer that would dr...

Like an average American watching violence on TV. My life's just a rerun. Don't turn the channel on me. With memories of consciousness I wish to be free. I'd change the channels first, but the channels changed on me. With all I know and with all I've seen,...

Take my rage. Hide it in your fists. It's all for you. It's all I can do. And believe me when I say, That I'll pay you back some day, When you're standing all alone, With nothing of your own. Bury my burdens. Have fun controlling me. Cast all my c...

And the rockets red glare, will be nothing compared to the light that will shine on the day. Millions of souls will be stolen, For all the right reasons and you'll hear all the old people say. Look what I said would happen came true. That's the differenc...

Has time forgotten my face? Stilled, I'm not through. I feel I've myself to blame. I can't escape your name. All of it, my own shame. I feel time moving on. Small words and big motives all so untrue. And I've nothing left to say. You've taken my words...

All the things I've seen, Couldn't prepare me, For what I was about to experience. As a little boy, Growing up in a world, Made for all the big kids and the big toys. Sometimes I'd sit around and wait, Play with my toys cars, Until the wheels would t...

Doubled over from mankind's venomous bite. When the wind rises, Humanity is in jeopardy. A meltdown awaiting, A knee-jerk reaction. Our future depends upon one man's decision. Infamous button, Luring the push. Will I be around, For the appointed to...

But there's something else there. It's in all our hearts... on the tip of our tongues. And you don't believe. But what if there is? What if you're wrong? They don't understand. It's like you got framed. People are dumb. You take all the blame. You're all...

You don't own me, But you wish you did. I feel that life is moving way too fast. You apologize, But I don't hear, You think its easy to make believe that I still care. Sometimes I praise you now, But theres no better way to make you understand, The t...

I'm already sorry, for all of the harm that is to come. I'm already thankful for the man I know that you'll become. So, look up and laugh, we'll cross that finish line together. Sleep tight tonight child and I will be watching over you. Rest assured. God...

This union with creation is a brilliant coronet What I cannot gain by knowledge I infect, As I posses. Put into perspective as I walk up the facade, Instead of sinking It's got me thinking. How could I be wrong when I am right? I'll never know, we hear...

Rotting from the innards out. Another decade and they’re vanishing. What is it to you? What is it to me? There’s nothing we can do so I’ll just leave it the same. Stolen from our sight and mind. Swept under the rug. No shame. Oblivious to the poverty and...

All on my own, It was just like the first time, This could be the worst time to be me, Spare me your thoughts, Your position's decieving, I wish it would lead me to my own, I tried to be strong, I learned to carry on, But people are happy just being sa...

As funny as it may seem, It's no laughing matter though they point at him. The punchline went all wrong this time. Someone see if he's all right. Days pass and life goes on. The "jokes" bounce off as he hums his favorite song. Self esteem's losing the fi...

It's just begun, the steps of sin. The decision making process gone astray. If I had known, what was to come, I'd be sure to turn my head and run away. But that's too bad, It's in the past and I'm stuck right here. I've gone from A to C without a stop a...

Together we can, it's easier to manage, We must say goodbye to much people, When I see you, when I hear you, Don't tell me that there's no hope. Step up onto something or you won't stand at all! It's time to come together, it's to hear our call. It's ti...

Independent. I leave you now, To drown in desolation, Oblivious to no one. Perpetual comparison, You realized when I left that you were done, You're done! Suffer! 'cause this would be your fault. I know it's just another lie... You expect me to su...

Hello my friend. It's good to know you're looking after me. On this day I'll plummet to the sea. In my next life will you keep me warm? Keep me warm. Listen whin I tell you, sun, the reasons are so clear. The irony is that no one is here. When you're b...

He walked away... Turned around to watch friends fade. Chased by enemies, he made, Like sin and lust, Collecting dust on his faith. Sure they showed him the good times, But they all ended in bad times In bad times. But I dont need them anymore, It's...

He walked away... Turned around to watch friends fade. Chased by enemies he made, Like sin and lust collecting dust on his faith. Sure they showed him the good times, But they all ended in bad times In bad times 

I'll sing a song of a time such as these. Though many a year as now passed. The lesson's the same, but the sentiments changed. The impression it made still does last for all. Serving his country, Enlist! Do it now. His took up his arms, he would show....

There was a time that I was fine, (I swear that everything was fine) But it just covered all the lies. I didn't know that everything would change. I was lost in my own world. You were compromising yours. You were never even there. Not enough to see what...

I didn't die a natural death. My life was stolen from me, before my first natural breath. Casualty of circumstance. Someone make a decision for me. They never gave me a chance. Where's that first birthday I hoped for? The candle I'd blow out. No one wi...

She said she'd stick with him, Until the very end. He believed what she said, When she said that she would. For better or for worse, That was the oath decreed, Two years later divorced 'cause of speed. Pull through, Work it out, They all cried, To...

Hey mister, where are you going to come in from? Is everyone just as scared? Push me away, you don't know me or want to. Your separation from yourself makes you feel good. Don't run so fast, it doesn't last. It's not your fault you stay away. I've only...

You're my brother. Companion. Through thick and thin, No one has been there. No one has cared quite like you. Our love a fortress, I'll never abandon. Though thick and thin. I'll stand right by your side. And I, just want to say, Please don't forget...

Three years ago, you left that day. And I knew I would never be the same. You left for a brand new life. No more tears, no more sorrow, No more of that disease. Oh God why did you take her from me? My sweet Claudia... my beloved friend, God put your su...

It's not easy to be me, With all my philosophies and my flippant state of mind. I'd much rather take a nap than jump aloof and do all that, To worry what the crowd thinks of me tonight. I'm not asking you to love me. I'm just letting out the truth. No h...

Arise all ye warriors. A battle we must win. Be shielded in His Glory. Let the fighting begin. Put on the holy armor. It's time to take control. Come along with me to fight for the lost souls. Atop the hills we cry "victory is ours". We're never turnin...

Another song to pass the time. I've reached the end of my rope. And I'm ready to call it quits, I'm through. Anybody can do the things I do. The lack of talent has taken its toll, The chords are rip-offs and the topics are old. Let me be the first to...

If your heart could see, If your heart could feel, To shield in your feelings, Boundaries of steel. Let someone else get into your head, Let your mind be free, Open up to me. Paint a picture of memory rebates. Share your broadings with your loved one...

The message still the same. The prayers always change. A vivacious group of friends, one thing that we share. End result is life. Forever isn’t long when you can’t measure time. Everlasting pride. Seems you’ve heard this message a hundred times befo...

All the Christian songs, All sound the same, All they do is condescend And condemn, Everything is dandy, There's nothing wrong with them. In this life they can sin without feeling shame. That's a fallacy because we've got problems galore, The Holy Spir...

Possessed by the pawn. Affect a secret smile. Challenge your poison. Your vigor is my trial. Weary when you wait executive degree, process to restrain. The fate you have for me. You make sure what you’re running to. You made sure what you’re running...