Okay,
so this is where the story-telling comes in. Actually, I just
wanted to say a little something about each of the songs because
they all have a special place in my heart. Also, each has its
own humble beginnings which you might be interested in knowing about.
Click
the song title to read the lyrics of that particular song.
Welcome
To The Ball - I love this song. It makes
me want to dance even when I don't want to... 'know what I mean?
I wrote the words with the thought of that great big party in
the sky. Y'know... big mansion, buffet, ballroom dancing, rubbing
elbows, strolling down the patio with a glass of wine in your
hand. Yeah but... 'scuse me sir, do you have your invitation
with you?
Cryin'
Free - Another personal favorite. This
tune will rock your boat! And the idea of freedom takes on a
different route. This ain't about sailing the seas of cheese,
y'know!
Guess
Who's Driving - I was on the
405 one afternoon back in '94 frustrated with traffic and this
song starts forming in my head. Although my heart still needs
to finish the song. But here's what I've got so far...
Falling
- It's funny how I wrote the melody thinking, I can't sing this
and make it sound good! I don't know, I just had to put a harmony
line all throughout the song just to build my confidence! Just wanted to land safely, that's all.
State
Of Grace - Back in the old days, I used
to write songs as often as I get thirsty. But somehow I slipped
into this year-long drought and I was restless! I needed a song!
I needed to breath! Thankfully, when 2001 came in, air flowed
in fresh and out came this song. A lot of gratitude came gushing
out of nowhere! That day actually sparked my interest in making
this whole project.
Someday
- Coffee house open mic nights! On one of those I wrote this
one while waiting for my turn to perform. Fun nights they were!
Used to do it every week! I haven't done it in a while and I
miss it. Wish I have time. Perhaps... someday.
I
don't Know - When you have too much
time on your hands, this is what you end up writing about. At
least when you realize you're in danger of possibly making the
wrong choices. Sometimes not knowing what to do is the best
situation to be in! Uuuh, what do you think?
Tonight,
Tomorrow & Forever - My personal
classic. If I could only write more songs like this. I just
love the poignant lyrics. I was inspired after listen to the
Indigo Girls' first album. A friend of mine gave it to me because
she thought I'd somehow benefit from it. She had no idea...
Beloved
- I didn't think I'd love this song till a year after I had
written it. It's one of those too deep to enjoy in the beginning,
you just have to let it grow on you. Strange though, I found
out I'm the only one who feels that way.
The
Other Side - This song is actually
an old song that I wrote when I first heard Garth Brooks. I'm
no country boy but I took a personal challenge anyway... hey,
I tried, okay? Give me a pedal steel and I'll prove it to ya...
boy!
Circus
Came To Town - Chunky rhythm, bar band
rock and roll. Hootie & The Blowfish comes to mind. Well,
I thought I was going to rewrite "Hold My Hand" with
this one. Thank goodness I failed. Uuuh, I think. It rocks though.
These
Are The Days - This is another song
that I truly dig! Cross my bleeding heart! It's a gloomy number
I wrote one morning (I think it was my birthday) after I woke
up and thought that time was running out! Hmmm... but isn't
it though?
