album: Under the Nightlight
album: Love Dance
album: The Mood of Midnight
::Special
I would like to take a minute of your time just to let you know
How your thoughtfulness, and tender ways
caused my love to grow
And in the evening when I settle down
I have more than just my peace of mind
knowing you’re around
You’re special – so very special
You’re a special part of my life
Can’t explain the feeling that I get when you
touch my hand
Cause the love that flows from you to me
is more than I can stand
And like it’s been said many times before
With everyday that passes by – I’m loving you
more and more
You’re special – so very special
You’re a special part of my life
So very special – you’re a special part of my life
Even if the time should come where we should be apart
It won’t bother me – cause you’re right here in my heart
Here’s hoping that the moments shared will always be enough
I know it will – as long as there’s love
I don’t need to know all the answers we’re yet to find
I only want to live for the love you placed
on my mind
And like it’s been said so many times before
With everyday that passes by – I’m loving you
more and more
Never had a love so right
gonna love you for the rest of my life – you are – so special
I just want to let you know
you caused my love to grow – you are – so special
::The Nightlight
::Flirting With An Angel
She was more than a picture of innocence
Poetry in motion was her face when she smiled
Never heard a voice from a woman so delicate
She was everything I could ever want in life
So rich were the ways of her conversation
I was hanging on to every little thing she had to say
So pure was the girl’s intention
I was giving into thinking ‘bout her (every single) night and day
Somebody said – You must have been flirting with an angel
Somebody said – An angel stepped into your life
Somebody said – You must have been flirting with an angel
Flirting with an angel
Was this really happening
Tell me was I just dreaming
That a girl like this was standing – right before my eyes
Did my heart stop beating
Or was it just a feeling
If I close my eyes would I lose her – to this moment in the night
She was more than a physical attraction
Her beauty was a plus but her smile was saying it all
So brief was my heart’s encounter
If this is what it’s like – (God) let me take the fall
::Take Me Through
You are for me… all that I could ever want or need…
in a time and place where I had given up just about everything
You cured my doubt… every time your lips touched my mouth
I could feel the love flow from you deep into my veins…
Caught up in a mindless kind of bliss…
The sweetness in the flavor of your kiss
No one else could dare to do me this…
like you do… baby
There will never be a better time…
Only you can set this frame of mind
Giving up a love that grows inside…
with every breath I take…
You teach me all I need to know
You give the love that helps me grow
My angel standing in the light…
Take me through your love tonight
You are the air I choose to breathe
You are the heart and soul of me…
I give you all of me tonight…
Take me through your love…
How could this be… after living such disbelief
God would call an angel like you… to step into my heart…
No way can I... ever find the words to describe...
Only in the face of heaven's truth... could I get this far
(B sect.,Chorus,Solo,Chorus Out)
::Restore My Faith
I walked away from love a long time ago…
I turned my back on it all
I never thought - this could happen to me…
How could I get up from the fall
The voice that carries me is not quite enough…
to get me beyond all the pain
My heart is telling me it wants me to give…
but I'm finding it hard to sustain
Restore my faith in this love
Restore the joy that was us
Show me the way that you want me to be
Restore my faith
Restore my faith in this love
Restore the love that was us
Give me the peace that allows me to trust
Restore my faith
Open the door that lets me look in your heart…
Tell me the way I must go
If there's a chance for me to re-plant the seed…
the place is God only knows
(Chorus, Release-Solo, Chorus Out)
::Rest My Lips
How do I compose my thoughts – where do I begin
Knowing what I know about myself –
this could be the end
Never has a human face – cut so deep into my heart
(Baby) this fear – running through my mind –
is what’s keeping us apart
I don’t want to chase you away,
and I don’t want you to think less of me
Holding back can be a big mistake,
cause the pressure – keeps on building
We don’t have to kiss
I just want to rest my lips on your lips
We don’t have to touch at all
I just want to stand here close to you
(I just want to be right here with you)
Now that we’re all alone – do I take the fall
Should I try to pass it off as something else –
or face the fact I – I want it all
I can only ask of you – what I hope you want from me
In this moment when passion calls
I’m a slave of what’s to be
::Gotta Be A Way
You can't stop over cause that's what you want to do
Gotta be a way to get on with your life
You made your decision - now you've got to live by your rules here tonight
In a moment of weakness you want to reach out for me
(But) Now I'm giving up my love to someone else
How we had - what we had - when we had is another place in time
Baby you brought this - on yourself
Gotta be a way to get through to you
Gotta be a way to help you - to - get back to your life
Gotta be a way to get through to you… here tonight
Gotta be a way to get through to you
Gotta be a way to help you - to - get on with your life
Gotta be a way to get through to you… here tonight
Did you think you could come back - in the middle off a Hurricane
Trying to offer up a quick fix - when I never had you to gain
What the hell were you thinking - I was gonna do with my time
You better find yourself a Doctor - to help you recover your… mind
In a moment of weakness you want to reach out for me
(But) Now I'm giving up my love to someone else
How we had - what we had - when we had is another place in time
Baby you brought this - on yourself
(Chorus Out)
::Keep An Open Heart
No one's gonna love you like I do…
No one's gonna care enough to bring to you the truth
Everything that matters is you…
Everything I think about… leaves me with no room for doubt… (that)
All I care to fantasize is you…
Love beyond all reason… and you're the living proof
Nothing's gonna change the way I feel…
Have me any way you want… keeping all things real
Days can bring you pleasure far beyond your wildest dreams
but questions start to play upon your mind
Words will go unspoken as does all such loving things
Losing all there substance in your heart with time
When your love is being locked up in a shroud of secrecy
Keep an open heart for me…
If your fear has drawn a line that won't allow you to believe
Keep an open heart… Keep an open heart…
When the emptiness becomes a bit too much for you to bare
Keep an open heart for me…
All you have to do is speak the words of love and I'll be there
Keep an open heart… Keep an open heart…
I'm the chosen one who's meant to be… (and)
You're the air of sweetness … my body wants to breathe
Seeing in you're face the eye's of love…
Feeling everything you say… as though it were your touch
Ways from up above will try to find a way for you
but darkness always lives to intervene
Love will only hold it's own when it's seeded in the truth
Opening your spirit… to leave no in between
(Chorus Out)
::How Was I To Know
It's safe to say I'm doing fine…
hope that you can say you're better
Life was somewhat difficult…
in that time we weren't together
Now you say you want me back…
Say you finally found a reason
I understand what's in your heart…
(but) I'm living in a different season
My love was on a different track… I wasn't going out like that
begging you to love… wanting you to trust… everything I was
What was going through my mind… living every day a lie
Working just to prove… I was here for you… feeling like a fool
How was I to know… what you really felt
You would never say - and I was left to think
you were loving someone else
How was I to know… what was going on
You never took the time… to make me feel that I
was your one… and only one
*How was I to know… you kept it to yourself
What you wouldn't say - led me to believe
you were loving someone else
Living in some grand illusion…
you stepped out to find yourself
In the darkness of confusion…
I felt the love someone else
It's not a simple "said I'm sorry"…
cause what you've done has set you back
Words won't change the way I'm thinking…
you're someone I never had
(B sect., Chorus Out, Take * second time through Chorus)
::About The Real
You live inside a frame of fantasy
Your love held in contempt - except when for yourself
Few are the days you get to play inside my head,
cause I've been there - and back
It's sad when you've been given every chance to love
and all you do is test the rules
I see no need for us to start it up again
It's best you find yourself another fool
If your life is just a pool of games…
I'm not about it…I don't want to play baby
If you've no respect for human beings…
I'm not about it…I'm about the real
If you change the rules from day to day…
I'm not about it…I don't want to do that baby
Then I see no need for me to stay…
I'm not about it…I'm about the real
I'm not asking you to be… anything special for me
Don't want you to say what you don't really feel
When giving up my love means… losing all my self esteem
Keep it to yourself baby… I'm looking for the real
If there's a chance for us to work through this
We need to settle out - exactly where we stand
If being foolish is the best that you can give
It's best you find yourself another man
(Chorus Out)
::All Or Nothing At All
Girl I can see where you are
Somewhere between near and far
Not really knowing - which way to turn
No sense in being afraid
This is no game of charades
Love has a lesson - for you to learn
I'll give you all - of my heart
And if you need - I'll play the part
I'll give you all --- or nothing at all
I'll give you all - of my dreams
And all of the joy - new love can bring
I'll give you all --- or nothing at all
Somehow when holding you close
Knowing what God only knows
All that I wish for - comes into view
There is no place or a time
I don't have you on my mind
Wherever I am girl - I'm with you
(Chorus)
My life was you - from the first day that you called
I promised myself - there would be nothing
to keep me for giving you all
(Chorus Out)
::Love Dance
I stand in the room – with my back against the wall
scared to make a move for you – afraid that I might fall
I live in the stare – of the moves you choose to make
effortless in motion – flowing with such grace
You stir this love – inside of me
I forever place this heart of mine – into your hands
I call to you – in ecstasy
As you walk in my direction – it’s more than I can stand
You won’t have to play me
You won’t have to chase after me
I won’t make a move without you –
If you wanna dance with me
You won’t ever lose me
You won’t be confused by me
I’ll be right here waiting –
If you wanna dance
I know how it was – on the other side
guys would take your number – then leave you feeling blind
The sadness in all – that was ever said and done
would never change a thing – if I’m the chose one
(B sect., Chorus)
Step into this love dance
Come on and step into this love dance
Step into this love dance – (with me baby)
Step into this love dance – (we can do it all night long)
::You Can Have It All
It’s worth a second try – I’m talking ‘bout you and I
getting together – after so many years have past us by
If we’re to understand – anything of each other’s plans
we have to put behind – everything that we hold in hand
It’s not the things you say – or where you might have been
the only thing I know – is we parted ways as friends
I never lost your love – and I know you never lost mine
The one thing that we hold – can only be healed with time
You can have all that I am
You can have it all –
You can have all that I am
You can have it all –
This is reality – our love was meant to be
being together – is the one thing that I’ve grown to see
Feels like the second time – is what God had in mind
we have to let it flow – and let him take hold of our lives
It’s not the things you say – or where you might have been
the only thing I know – is we started out as friends
I never lost your love – and I know you never lost mine
The one thing that remains—can only be healed with time
::You Complete My Dreams
Your love is amazing – your love is what saved me
Your love is what keeps me – from feeling alone
Whenever I’m needing – you’re right here beside me
So willing to take me – into your arms
You know how to teach me – without really preaching
The things that you give me – come straight from your heart
Your ways are inviting — that makes it exciting
You are my direction – you are my star
I don’t wanna know no other love
I don’t wanna feel no other touch
No one else can help me keep my feet on solid ground
Can’t imagine living without you
I don’t wanna know that color blue
Hope to never live to see the day you’re not around
When I close my eyes tonight – will you complete my dream
If I wish upon a falling star – will you be here with me
If I give myself to you – will you complete my dream
Only you can – complete my dreams
When I close my eyes tonight – will you complete my dream
If I wish upon a falling star – will you be here with me
If I give myself to you – will you complete my dream
Only you can – complete my dreams
When I close my eyes tonight – will you complete my dream
If I call you in the name of love – will you stand beside me
If I give myself to you – will you complete my dream
Only you can – complete my dreams
You know how to please me – without really teasing
You give me what’s missing – deep down inside
Your smile is my treasure – an unspoken pleasure
You are my direction – you are my life
::Holding On
Use to be a thing with me – every time we touched
Never really quite understood – the way you were with us
I’m looking for a reason – but I’m sure it’s not enough
Where are you going baby – where are you going with your love
I’m hanging by a shoestring – wondering what to do
Can’t let you walk away – ‘til I know the truth
You tell me that I’m in your life – but I never see the proof
I’d like to turn this love around – but I need some help from you
Baby, help me turn this right from wrong
I’m feeling every word that I sing in this song
Girl, we’ve been apart for (far/way) too long
Why do you keep me – why do you keep me holding on
Somewhere in the meantime – I’m giving up my free time
trying to get to know you – and the women that you want to be
Baby, if you know me – your gonna have to show me
that you want my love to happen – as much as I want it with you
One day you’re in my face – the next you’re not around
Makes a man kind of wonder – just what’s going down
My heart has a place with you – but I need to build some trust
Where are you going baby – where are you going with your love
::Will You Come Back
I close my eyes – I dream of loving you tonight
Feeling the pressure from – having to turn this wrong to right
Not thinking love at all – I only played half the part
Looking at you through distant eyes – is sending a
message to my heart
I made a big mistake – taking the fool’s advice
I let you walk away – and with you went my life
Trying to stand my ground – waiting for your return
Now in this void I find – the fear of being burned
(Take first half of Chorus)
I’m sitting here – all alone,
contemplating how to bring you home
Will you come back to me
Want to show – the ways I care,
living to love – baby I need you here with me
Will you come back
Should these words – get to you,
expressing the love long overdue
Will you come back to me
Holding to – the hands of time,
keeping you ever on my mind
Will you come back
I did not know – what was there for me to understand
I lost my reasoning – standing at the door of love’s demands
::Erotica
It wasn’t chance – that we met
It wasn’t out of the blue
You did this thing – I just can’t forget
Girl, it makes me freaky for you
What were you doing when you came around
Did you know you’d be having your way
I never thought you could turn me out
but I’m glad to see it’s never too late
Things that you say – erotica
Things that you do – erotica
The way that you look – when you come around
The ways that you move – erotica
I underestimated how you made love
I never went there with you
You knew just how to get inside of my head
You knew just what to do
What was going through your mind that day
Did you know that my guard was down
I never tried to play your love that way
but I’m glad that you brought me around (baby)
::Don't Say No
Said that I’m reaching out to you
with the thought of making love on my mind
Seems like yesterday
we were sharing every minute of our time
We were one heart, one mind
one spirit, body, and soul
Everytime we touched –
it made it hard to let go
Then all at once it started changing – baby
Ain’t question about it – ain’t no maybe
Why is love so hard for you and me
Let’s take it back to what we use to be
Don’t say no – don’t say no tonight
Don’t say no – don’t you say no tonight
If love is what it takes to make it
why not give our love a try
Let’s put it back together, baby
Don’t you say no tonight
I’m taking a look into the past
and the love that use to get us through the day
How the thought of us together
always chased the problems away
We were destined you and me
to walk this earth hand in hand
Sure as God put us together –
we’ll come to understand
We have to recreate that feeling – baby
Ain’t no question about it – ain’t no maybe
Even with the changes we’ve been through
there’s no question of my love for you
::What Kind Of Fool
You’re a face with angel eyes – with a smile to paralyze
Are you saying something to me
Have we passed this way before – in some stare across the floor
or is that what I want to believe
As you sit by candle light – I can feel something inside
Telling me that you’re all alone
I can feel the subtle flow – I don’t wanna let it go
I’m here until it’s time to go home
You hypnotize me – you mesmerize me
You redefine – everything – I know as love
Come sit beside me – be mine tonight baby
I’m not the type – to ever give you up
What kind of fool would I be
if I let you walk away from me – baby
What kind of fool –
What kind of fool would I be
if I let you walk out of my life –
(Ld.) What kind of fool would I be
What kind of fool would I be
if I let you walk away from me – baby
What kind of fool –
What kind of fool would I be
if I let you walk out of my life –
(Ld.) –
Did I fall into your hands – by some predetermined plan
or was that just the way it was
My desire burns for you – and I’m bound to see it through
cause baby that’s the ways of my love
::In Search Of
I saw you standing down – the wanted ads today
Trying to find that someone
who brings meaning to your life
Don’t believe what you see – is what you’re gonna get
Sometimes the wanted ads
are painted full of lies
Single woman – in search of – (a)
Single man – in search of
Single woman – in search of – (a)
Single man – in search of
Solitary frame of mind is gone
Looking for the one who wants to make it feel like love
It’s really not so hard to understand
You’re the single woman – I’m the single man
No more sleepless nights – no more time alone
Got to find that someone
who makes it feel like home
What you’re gonna get – is there for you to choose
Beats living with the loneliness
that’s giving you the blues
Solitary frame of mind is gone
Looking for the one who wants to make it feel like love
There really isn’t much to understand
You’re the single woman – I’m the single man
::Where Do We Go
Do you really want me
Like you say you need me
Are we thinking down the road
Broken concentration
coupled with frustration
Leaves no room for us to grow
Was it ever pleasing
Was it worth believing
We could find it in ourselves
Love played in fractions
Tempered with distraction
Leaves me wanting something else
(Take first half of Chorus)
Where do we go – from here
(Will we ever know – buried in confusion)
Where do we go – from here
(Where do we go – where do we go)
Where do we go – from here
(Is it who we are – or is it just illusion)
Where do we go – from here
(Where do we go – where doe we go from here)
Do I really want to see that side of you
or is it better left alone
Is it wrong for me to live within a dream
knowing all the love is gone (Where do we go)
Changing up the rules when
feelings start to kick in
Leaves no space for us to grow
Do we make it better
playing love to the letter
Will we ever come to know
::Don't Go There
I’m not – a dime a dozen guy
I’m making every effort – to love you right
Wish that you could see you – the way I see you
through my eyes
No anger – can stand the test of time
I’d never choose to be – your love denied
I belong to you – now and forever
Yes, I do (baby)
Cause when it comes – down – to good old fashion love
no one can speak the way I feel for you
Even in the heat – of all of your aggression
You are my passion – this is my confession
Know that I’m into – all that I give you
Don’t go there on me
I’m making it easy – if you want to please me
Don’t go there
Stay for the minute – and all that is in it
Don’t go there on me
Keep it right there, baby – don’t let the love fade
Don’t go there
I’m part – of evolution man
No one will ever touch – things I understand
I would never – choose to do you wrong
That’s not me (baby) – that’s not me
Cause when it comes – down – to good old fashion love
no one can speak the way I feel for you
Even in the heat – of your worst aggression
You are my passion – this is my confession
::Who We Are
Not so long ago
somewhere down a sacred road – I committed to you
Love was held in hand
as we began to place demands – attempting to prove
All at once – we were through –
with no explanation
Toying with – open doors –
trapped with no direction
Do we know – what we want –
of temporary pleasure
Can we stand – through this time –
or is it gone forever
We need to take this time out
in order for us to find out – who we are
What I see in you
is only a reflection of – what I see in myself
It’s clear that you and I
would never want to live this life – with anyone else
::Time’s Run Out Of Time
Somewhere inside of my private life
made the decision to take my time
Cause I’m lost in the matters of love
and it seems like at times
-- I’m so out of touch –
With all the things that you’re gonna need
Just how to love you but not exceed
cause I don’t want to scare you away
and I know there are moments
-- when love’s too much to take –
Don’t wanna be alone on this cloud
Won’t give my love out of spite
And as I face this reality
-- truth steps into the light –
Maybe my time – has run out of time
Maybe my time’s – running out of time
(ad-lib) Feels like the best of my time –
has run out of time
Maybe my time – has run out of time
Maybe my time’s – running out of time
(ad-lib) Hard to believe that my time’s –
running out of time
Don’t like the feeling of losing hope
Can’t face this emptiness in my soul
when my spirit cries out in the night
saying maybe there’s just
-- one last reason left to fight –
For all the things that I want with you
Give it up my heart as living proof
Cause I know that’s the chance I must take
and the thought I could lose
-- makes it oh so hard to face
::One Day At A Time
Emotional roller coaster, that’s what I am
Sometimes I care a lot
Sometimes I just don’t give a damn
If you’re gonna take, take me as I am
A day at a time
I let my feelings run in the name of love
Sometimes I’m satisfied
Sometimes I just don’t get enough
Wherever we’re going (with this)
We don’t have to rush to get in line – (Let’s take it)
One day at a time
We can make this work together
One day at a time
Love was meant to last forever
One day at a time
You and me baby
A day at a time
Misunderstanding – that’s now what I’m about
Sometimes I’m in
Sometimes I’m all the way out
As for my love for you, there should be no doubt
I’m down for you baby – (Yes I am)
::The Mood Of Midnight
No secrets in my feelings – rough time to be alone
Let’s make this safe assumption – love won’t happen on its own
My heart clings to the moment you come into view
This is where I am baby – in my thoughts of you
Love holds distinctive purpose – love’s not a "By the way"
Things that are meant to happen – always seem to have their day
If what my mind is saying lends itself to truth
It’s going to be a long night – if I spend it with you
Getting through the mood of – midnight
When that heat from love comes creeping up
In the middle of the night
In that deep down place where passion takes hold
you know you have to fight
Getting through the mood of – midnight
I’m reaching for that place – hidden in the frame
I’ve no desire to control
If there’s a way for us to settle without games
(Baby) That’s the love I want to know
No thoughts will get beyond this – romantic frame of mind
When love sets into motion – passion isn’t far behind
Let there be no confusion in these things I say
I don’t want to live baby – my life away
::I Will Be Here
No one sees the picture of the loneliness and pain that grows inside
No one ever really tired to care the way I do
I cannot explain the reasoning that keeps you in my life
But I don’t know…I’m not letting you go
It’s easier to open up my heart when love comes in this way
But still at times I find it makes me so afraid
Forever is the word that comes to mind when I think of you and me
I want you…baby…for always
Never let the words you hear bring doubt into your heart
I will be here
You should always know I planned to keep you from the start
I will be here for you
Never let a moment pass where you won’t come to see
I will be here
I forever live to hold this love close to me
I will be here for you
Everything that I could want in life…all points back to you
Never has my focus played a part so clear
Knowing what I know of love, and things that lovers do
Leads me to know…I’m not letting you go
::Think About Me
I think about you and me – and everything we could be
makes me hungry for your love
There’ll never be a place in time – where I won’t try to find
a way to get closer to you
Do you feel being all alone – living in separate homes
makes it hard to know what’s going on
Are you spending empty night – go to bed leaving on the lights
Girl that ain’t no way to carry on
One thing stands as true –
As sure as the ground I stand on
I’ll be here for you –
Now and forever baby
Don’t be left alone –
Come share this love with me
Give your heart a home –
Won’t you please
Think about me – baby
When you can’t sleep at night –
Cause it leaves you feeling just like something’s missing
Think about me – baby
Think about me – I’m the one who loves you
Think about me – baby
When the day has got you down
And there’s no one else around you can turn to
Think about me – baby
Think about me – know that I love you
Don’t try to go against the grain – that can only make your
life a strain
Loving you was meant to be easy
I was yours from the start – gave in when you took my heart
I’m only one who wants to please you