Lyrics
Suddenly Came Too Soon
Amongst my trophy room there’s still an empty place
In all my wildest dreams, a chance to be a great
God knows I still have time; just sit with me a spell
We serve a big old God that will not let me fail
Precious milk I drank and thought that was enough
I listened to my youth; in this I place my trust
Stopping to smell the roses; distracted from the cost
Thinking that I’ve arrived; I forgot I had a boss
Then I knew – Suddenly came too soon
Then I knew that suddenly came too soon
Yielded to disbelief; I am no longer blind
Wrapped in reality, no longer can I hide
Searching for that place that leads me to the door
Praying for extended time; Oh God I need some more
Suddenly dark impressions lurked within my mind
Sirens and warning bells; no more a quick remise
False hope and lazy dreams came knocking at the door
Overwhelmed by fear, I fell down to the floor
And I knew – suddenly came too soon
I realized suddenly came too soon
You’ll be Alright
Chain reactions have been a distraction
Trying to push my point of view
Liberation, self abrasion
Who do I give my trauma to?
Separation, deprivation
Is the order of the day
Mass anxiety, pharmeceutical remedy
Mania has lost it way… but you’ll be alright
You’ll be alright
Desert storm, Iraq’s charm
Looking for a war to win
Economics, gasoline skyrockets
Where in hell will help come in?
Gender chasing, real men erasing
The reasons why we live
He sent a light, He sacrificed
You better get it while you can
You’ll be alright
Hush little baby, don’t say a word, mama’s gonna buy you a mockingbird…
Goodness & Mercy
Goodness and mercy shall always follow me
When I was just a little boy
They took away all my toys
Made me grow up to be a man
As fast as I can… I ran
Runnin’ around the dangerous streets
Mama thought I was in my bed asleep
Still nights cause a restless sleep
But I knew that wherever I’d go….
Goodness and mercy shall always follow me
In projects raised her kids alone
Made this woman’s heart turn to stone
Thinking she’ll never make it out
Inside she shouts… I’m so lost
Hard times come when no on gets fed
Babies need some sweet bread
Can’t comprehend her life as it stands
Lord show… her the way
Goodness and mercy shall always follow me
Appointed Time
Man is born one time of a woman
Finds the reasons why in His appointed time
First a flower sweet fragrance does extract
Cut down for full effect in His appointed time
I’ll wait for my appointed time
Who can clean where there can be no cleaning
Except to be refreshed in His appointed time
My days are numbered I can’t extend my stay
Everything’s a must by His appointed time
I’ll wait for my appointed time
Opened eyes to troubled pastures
Exposed lies and deceit
Judgment comes in the hereafter
Appointed limits we cannot pass
Rested minds privileged at last, in His appointed time
I’ll wait for my appointed time
Wherever I am
Hear ye all that have been wronged
Time to tell your story and know you’re not alone
Brothers time to tell your tale
Deliverance from vices that create a one-room hell
Sister it’s time that you get well
Romances make you empty leaving you a hollow shell
Speak to that problem, meet them face-to-face
Back them in a corner where you know there’s no escape
Wherever I am… I know you’re there with me
There’s no mountain that’s so high preventing me from being free
Wherever you are… there’s a light for you
If we listen to the truth always revealed only to you
People know you have the power
Mastering the forces and perceptions tried by fire
Martyr time to be remised
Remember for the services that everyone’s dismissed
Sinner time to pay the price
Giving up the darkness that blocks you from the light
Nation rise up to the call
Making proof the promises, we will not suffer loss
Wherever you are… don’t ever stand in doubt
Lifting high the praise-filled voices that together cloud the sky
Wherever you are… there’s a light for you
If you listen to the truth always revealed only to you
Wherever I am… I know you’re there with me
There’s no mountain that’s so high preventing me from being free
Wherever you are… there’s a light for you
If we listen to the truth always revealed only to you
Father of the Fields
My hearts desire is for passionate flowers
That only come from the Father of the fields
Sweet roses of Sharon, Lilies in the valleys
Romancing only which could produce His love
(Chorus)
Walking in the way of His compassion
Basking in the light of His command
To be watered in the mist of His pollinated love
To be sewn into fertile ground just to praise His name
Often called weeds, passionflowers grow in deed
A beauty that the soul just can’t deny
Mountains of blues, reds, and yellows to peruse
Fragrant waves of love from the Father of the fields
(Chorus)
No seed to waste and please do make haste
The harvest of this grace is still at nigh
Marvelous blooms, magnificent perfumes
Released as love from the Father of the fields
Look at Me Now
Try not to be discouraged, so hard not to let the shadows fall
Nightmares and dreams, scary things, most of my life is a constant toll
But when I met you, I knew one day I was gonna wear my crown
Real close to insanity, not too far from danger’s edge
Those late night screams, contant rings, reminding us that we could lose it all
But when I met you, I knew one day I was gonna wear my crown
Look at me now
My face is turned toward Heaven
No more lucky sevens
No more blackjack tables no more bar rooms full of lust
I’ve had my fill of it all
It’s driving me insane
I need to come in out of the rain
I need some sunshine
But when I met you, I knew that one day I was gonna wear my crown
Sunday Morning
Singing the blues so early in the morning,
An ordinary day’s production
Constant irritation brings frowns to all my spirit precedes
Man I’m sick of cussing and fighting,
defense becomes my normal reaction
For the sake of Sunday morning stand by me
Maimed with all my backwards thinking,
Left all alone I’m limping and bleeding
Looking for someone to blame, trying to hide it, easily a game
I don’t see the enemy and all his tactics managing me, but
For the sake of Sunday morning stand by me
(Bridge)
Sunday morning, oh how lovely, here’s my chance to be renewed
For the sake of Sunday morning stand by me
I Will
In times gone past, we find ourselves making excuses
Let me bury my dead, oh, oh, I’ve gotta get home and tend to the brand new misses
I need some time alone, can’t this wait til I’m finished texting on my phone?
(Chorus)
If you want me to go Lord then you know I will
If you want me to go Lord you know that I will
If you need me to go Lord you know that I will
If you want me to go Lord, send me Lord, I will
Most of my life I’ve been cool, followed all the golden rules
Gave my parents no greif, Never drank the wine and God know that I was no theif
Got good grades in school, didn’t kiss the girls in the classroom didn’t play the fool
Didn’t roam to far always wanted to be just where you are
I’ve Got a Right
I’ve got a right to praise His name
I’ve got a right to rejoice
I’ve got a right to worship Him
And my living – it wont be in vain
It wont be in vain
I’ve got a right to clap my hands
I’ve got a right to do a little dance
I’ve got a right to worship Him
And my living – it wont be in vain
It wont be in vain
Down by the Sea
I was sinking fast and drowning in my sin
I saw my life go by and fear came rushing in
Oh for joy here comes the captain of my soul
Safely placing my feet on the shore
Aboard a vessel that was headed to the sea
There came a violent wind and it was aimed for me
I understood and cried, “throw me overboard”
He’ll take me safely to the shore
Remembering the time that we were set for sail
There came a mighty gust that promted us to wail
Don’t give up the ship, He’ll never let us fail
He places our feet upon the shore
Down by the sea, safe on the shore
Imaginary Love
I’m just a dreamer, I dream of things I know I should deny
My foolish imagination has left me to demise
Yet I’m a believer, I know that He can see through all my lies
Yet I am at rest with all my imaginary love
You say what makes me is not my empty dreams, but who I am
My pain seems to keep on growing
Sin left me leaning, Drunk with defeat I’ve taken all I can
you’ve taught me that power is in the way that I stand
Please don’t turn away from me now I need to understand
I know I’ve made a vow to you please take my hand
I know that this power has been misused,
Imagination has caused me to be confused
Please don’t leave me Lord, without you I can’t stand
I can’t stand
A Place for Me
I met a man about 14 years ago
If I was in my right mind I really don’t know
Full view awakening knocked me from my horse
I was blinded, couldn’t see, so very lost
In despair I cried “heal my blinded eyes”
Deeply stained within I hung my head and cried
Knowing that His power can’t be denied
A place for me
(Chorus)
Somewhere there’s a place for me
Higher than my present mind will ever let me see
Somehow I know I’ll make it in
With your steadfast hand
By His power He lifted me
By His lovingkindness He has set me free
By His blood He redeemed my soul from hell
By His righteousness I have a tale to tell
Because He taught me how to live
Because He taught me how to give
I know I can live
