ghaw2007

Shelter

Verse 1
From time to time, life is demanding
Without any or very little understanding
It can seem harsh and unfair at the same time
Sometimes you feel like giving up
You wonder what's the point of trying
Losing is something that you're tired of
But there's a place that you can call your own
A very special place

Verse 2
You've always had a longing to win
You dream about what it would feel like
You have watched others claim their prizes
Sometimes you're too hard on yourself
But you don't realize it
Not being perfect is what you try to forget
There's a place that you can call your own
A very special place

Chorus 1
A place to feel warm from the cold
A place to get away from violence
A place to be dry from the rain
Shelter

Chorus 2
A place to be all alone
A place to put yourself at ease
A place to forget about your fears
Shelter

Chorus 3
A place to feel warm from the cold
A place to be dry from the rain
A place to be all alone
A place to forget about your fears
Shelter

Written by B. (Wednesday, March 6, 2002)
Copyright 2002

ghaw2007

Hello, He Lied

Verse 1
You thought he was the man of your dreams
You envisioned him as being perfect
He said he loved you
Could not live without you
And you believed every single word he said
Well, he beat you
Slapped you, called you dirty names
And you didn't have the guts to run away
You thought he was capable of changing
But he's just as bad as he always was

Verse 2
He directed his anger at you
Mostly while being under the influence
He was too cheap to buy a punching bag at the store
So he used you as one instead
He abused you, scared you, even threatened you
And you didn't have the guts to run away
You thought that you could change him
But you wasted your time and energy

Bridge
Hello, he lied
Why are you still with him
He treats you worse than an animal
Hello, he lied
you should get some help
He'll never be the man you always wanted

Chorus
Hello, he lied right to your face
You never questioned anything he said
Hello, he lied right through his teeth
And that cost you to lose one of yours

Written by B. (Thursday, June 27, 2002)
Copyright 2002

ghaw2007

Long Time No See

Verse 1
Hey there, stranger!
Are you just going to stand there
And stare at me all day?
Why don't you give me a hug, a hand-shake, a kiss on the cheek
Or even an "hello"?
I can't remember when I saw you last
Tell me which places you've visited
Did you go sight-seeing
Or did you sail around the world?
I'm sure you took many pictures
And I just cannot wait to see them
I'm so glad to see you again

Verse 2
Hey there, stranger!
What have you been up to since you've been gone?
Are you tired from your journey?
I'm sure you had the time of your life
You were free and did whatever you pleased

Chorus
Long time no see
I'd like to welcome you back
It seems your trip was beneficial to your well-being
You left to find out who you were
Now you are your own best friend
You have a positive approach on life
I am amazed by how much you've changed
I hope your return means you're staying

Written by B. (Tuesday, June 25, 2002)
Copyright 2002

ghaw2007

Falling Angels

Verse 1
I never thought this could ever occur
But it seems to me that angels are falling
At first, I thought I was only dreaming
Unfortunately what is happening is completely real
They have turned their backs on us
This is the time when we need them the most

Verse 2
I've never encountered an angel in my life
How would I know if one ever approached me?
Why don't they acknowledge themselves at all time?
People are starving, naked, homeless and lost
What are we to do without them?
We all need their help

Bridge
I don't know when they fell
I don't know why they fell
I don't know how they fell
But I do know they have fallen
This is probably the greatest mystery of all time
Will it ever be solved?

Chorus
Angels are falling around us
They're no longer pure and innocent

Written by B. (Monday, June 24, 2002)
Copyright 2002

ghaw2007

To Be Loved

Verse 1
You've been surrounded by people all through your life
But you've never been close to anyone
You felt all alone
So each night you starred at the stars
They shined brightly in the darkness of the night
As as the light reached your eyes, you closed them
And made a wish
"I want to be loved" is what you said every night
You hoped it would come true
That's all you ever wanted

Verse 2
You don't know what is feels like to be deep in someone's heart
You're with them wherever they go
They feel like they're at home
But you felt like you've been pushed aside all your life
Like you didn't matter at all
You tried to stand out
But nobody noticed you
You felt like you were invisible
Sometimes you wished you had never been born
You wouldn't have to endure loneliness

Chorus
To be loved is all you ever wanted
And you have yet to receive it
It's like a battle you're fighting
In which you always lose
To be loved is all you ever wanted
And you have yet to receive it
You want someone to care for you
And to love you for who you are

Written by B. (Sunday, June 23, 2002)
Copyright 2002

ghaw2007

A Day Away

Verse 1
Today is our day away
We are going to play
This past year, we've been working really hard
And it's time that we reap the rewards
We're taking a break from all the drama
A change of scenery is most welcomed
The sun is shining, there's a cool breeze
Everything seems to be perfect
We have sunscreen lotion and water
We're as ready as we'll ever be

Verse 2
Everything about this day is wonderful
It's amazing! It's spectacular!
It would have been foolish not to get away
Think of all the things we wouldn't have done
The sand is covering every inch of our feet
We tried to water-surf but got washed away
We're having a fun time soaking up the sun
Having water-balloon fights

Bridge
Today is our day away
We are going to play
Everything about this day is wonderful
It's amazing! It's spectacular!

Chorus
This is our day away
From the everyday life of repetition and boredom
We've been anticipating this moment for a very long time
Now that it has arrived, we're going to take advantage of it
Today will soon be tomorrow

Written by B. (Saturday, June 22, 2002)
Copyright 2002

ghaw2007

A Place To Stand

Verse 1
I'm looking for a place to stand
I've been sitting down for much too long
As a result, my b-u-m is sore
I don't mean to get in anyone's way
I thought that somebody could help me
But it turns out I was wrong
Down where I've been is not where anybody should be
For a long period of time
The air is not as clean, people look down upon you
Your sanity slowly drifts away

Verse 2
I'm looking for a place to stand
It's not as easy as it sounds
But I am not going to give up
There's a location where I'll be able to strive for excellence
I'll keep searching for it until the say I die
Down where I've been is not where anybody should be
For a long period of time
You become stressful, worn out and easily upset
Confusion slowly invades your mind

Verse 3
I know I could never be a perfect person
I just want to be the best I can be
If I don't stand and take control of my life
I will not have much to live for
I promised myself that I would give my all
Whenever I had to get something done
I will live up to my word
I won't let myself down
I'm looking for a place to stand

Bridge
I'm looking for a place to stand
I don't mean to get in anyone's way
Down where I've been is not where anybody should be
The air is not as clean
People look down on you

Chorus
All I really want is a place to stand
I know that I can be strong
Given the chance, I can be more productive
I'm sure there's a place out there

Written by B. (Friday, June 21, 2002)
Copyright 2002

ghaw2007

Be Very Careful

Verse 1
Someday tears can be laughter
And pain can be relief
If there is darkness in your life
All of it might turn into light
Someday prayers can be answered
If you just wait a while
But you should be somewhat cautious
Be aware of what you wish for
I'm not trying to control you
I'm only trying to be a friend
What I tell you is reliable
It will help you in the end

Verse 2
Someday losses can be wins
Only if you play the game right
And as you encounter fear
Courage will help you prevail
Someday problems can lead to solutions
And everything is at ease
But some things aren't definite
So you have to keep on trying
Some people that you meet will be your friends
Others will continue to pretend
They'll have no support to lend

Verse 3
Someday screams can be chants
Of a song stuck in your mind
You will not be interrupted
Your ballad will be heard
Someday rags can turn into riches
And you will be more self-assured
Your efforts to reach success
Prove that you have passed the test
When you set out to do something
You sometimes get side-tracked
But that's no reason to quit
You'll eventually learn from your mistakes

Chorus
Be very careful today
There's so much I have to tell you
Be very careful today
Time always seems to slip away
If you choose to listen to me
You can cast sorrow away
But if you don't give heed at this moment
You'll only have yourself to blame

Written by B. (Saturday, April 1, 2000)
Copyright 2000

ghaw2007

Free

Verse 1
I sue to gather and form a circle at the end of every day
And tell every person who was there that we'll get away someday
Some thought that I was foolish
And others thought I was right
I tried to be optimistic
Even if many people were hopeless

Verse 2
Days were long and nights were very cold
We used to huddle to keep each other warm
I had friends but most were enemies
They thought I was always misleading them
It was very hard from the start
Luckily most of us didn't pull apart
It wasn't the time to give up
I knew that I'd have my liberty

Bridge
In the end, I will cry tears of happiness
In the end, I will stand and smile
I will walk out on my own and run around
I will get down on my knees and touch the ground

Chorus
I am finally free
And I will never be a prisoner again
I always ran and hid away
But all those days are behind me

Written by B. (Saturday, June 24, 2000)
Copyright 2000

ghaw2007

Waiting For A Miracle

Verse 1
The one thing that I want
Is to go over the top
The sweetest days have all disappeared
I'm still searching for each of them
There is a longing deep inside of my heart
It is unchanging
So now I'm left to stand in the dark

Verse 2
Joyrides have all come and gone
Now this road goes on forever
I am left with feelings of sorrow
That one emotion sank real deep
I feel like I'm going forward
But time never moves a notch
There are no fences around this place
Resistance clings to my hands

Verse 3
Night after night I think about you
Are you on the other side of my river of dreams?
It seems that you and me get lost together
But you'll eventually lead yourself home
If I continue to keep the faith
Will you be there for all my tomorrows?
That's all I need to know
I am waiting for your response

Verse 4
I'll make a wish that may last a lifetime
But my chances will be one in a million
I feel I should be starting over
So I can have a brighter future
But instead I'll sit around and wait
Praying for solitude
Hoping that someday things will change for me

Chorus
I am waiting for a miracle (oh yeah)
I'm waiting to become king for a day
This time I'm in pieces (oh yeah)
Can somebody put me back together?

Written by B. (Wednesday, August 25, 1999)
Copyright 1999