Why R U Waiting?
Christopher Williams / Thomas Bowden
©2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
When I was young I was so dumb. I only cared about having fun.
And I never gave much thought about things to come.
I just drove through life oblivious. Just scraped my way half –ass and stuff.
No money and no future. . . what had I done ?
And my thoughts ran back to my old man and the lesson that he gave me.
When he knelt down and took me by the hand and said, “Son now listen closely.”
He said, “Why are you waiting to do your best ? What are you waiting for ?
Cause each new day’s an open door. You don’t have to be like all the rest.
You know, you can do better. . . Why are you waiting to do your best ?
Those words they burned inside of me. So I held my breath and I counted to three
And got myself up off the ground and dusted my jeans.
So I hit the books and got the degree and started living the life that showed the best of me
But I’ll never forget the love that he gave to me means
When my thoughts ran back to my old man and the lesson that he gave me.
When he knelt down and took me by the hand and said, “Son now listen closely.”
He said, “Why are you waiting to do your best ? What are you waiting for ?
Cause each new day’s an open door. You don’t have to be like all the rest.
You know, you can do better. . . Why are you waiting to do your best ?
Sadly now I’m too aware of these kids today they don’t seem to care.
You better wake up America let ‘em know you’re there.
What are you waiting for ? What are you waiting for ?
Our world’s in need and it needs you. Show what you’ve got. You know what to do
What are you waiting for ? Who are you saving it for ?
You can do anything that you want to do. So if not for them, do it for you.
“Why are you waiting to do your best ? What are you waiting for ?
Cause each new day’s an open door. You don’t have to be like all the rest.
You know, you can do better. . . So why are you waiting . . . .
“So why are you waiting to do your best ? What are you waiting for ?
Cause each new day’s an open door. You don’t have to be like all the rest.
You know, you can do better. . . So why are you waiting. . .
Why are you waiting. . . Why are you waiting to do your best ?
Why are you waiting to do your best ?
Don't Shut Me Out
Thomas Bowden / Christopher Williams
© 2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
Home again. . . Late from work. Forgot to call. . . She’s so sure, it’s intentional
But I can’t win. . . She’s keepin’ score. And I can’t do this… Anymore.
But it wasn’t always this a-way; She’d say “Honey, how’s your day?”
But suspicion reared… It’s ugly head, And bitter feelings rise instead
Shut me up, but don’t shut me out
Why’s it all we ever seem to do is just scream and shout ?
Misery can’t really be what it’s all about…
If I can’t live, then I’ll live without; Shut me up but don’t shut me out!
Rumor mill’s on overtime. She drinks it up, like some treasured vintage wine
And I can’t win. . . ‘Cause I’m to blame… And even she’s not so sure why
But we can face anything if we can talk it over
What looms in ignorance keeps breaking us down.
(But) with communication, we’ll blow the cover off the darkness
But (now) the cold air is silent… And the silence is deafening!
Shut me up, but don’t shut me out
Why’s it all we ever seem to do is just scream and shout ?
Misery can’t really be what it’s all about…
If I can’t live, then I’ll live without; Shut me up but don’t shut me out!
Ruined lives and shattered dreams Are all to be my fault it seems
A dinner scorched, now paints the wall. . .And hearts are breakin’ down the hall…
Well now I’m standin’ in the kitchen And I’m listenin’ to your bitchin’
But you don’t know what your missin’ Cuz I’ve got the itchin’…
What your doing isn’t fair… Although, I know that you don’t care.
What you said I did, I dare you to prove. . . Cuz you weren’t there!
Shut me up, but don’t shut me out
Why’s it all we ever seem to do is just scream and shout ?
Misery can’t really be what it’s all about…
If I can’t live, then I’ll live without; Shut me up but don’t shut me out!
Shut me up, but don’t shut me out
Why’s it all we ever seem to do is just scream and shout ?
Misery can’t really be what it’s all about…
If I can’t live, then I’ll live without; Shut me up but don’t shut me out!
Livin' Upside Down
Thomas Bowden / Christopher Williams
© 2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
I wake up… as the sun goes down; And the lights come on all around this town.
But it’s not for me… I’m livin’ upside down.
The kids wave goodbye, The wife wishes me luck. As I climb into my old pick-up truck.
But it’s not for me… livin’ upside down.
Somethin’ just ain’t natural about livin’ life this way.
While the rest of the folks are beddin’ down, I’ve just begun my day!
Well I’m “turnin’to” on the graveyard shift; just can’t afford to lose it.
No it’s not for me… this livin’ upside down.
( Lead over verse)
Sometimes there’s just certain things… a man has gotta do;
Sacrifices you have to make… To see your family through.
And I can’t wait ‘till I can quit livin’ life this way.
But for now, I guess I’ll just sucking it up ‘cause I’ve got bills to pay.
When the sunlight pours in ‘round my bed, I pull the sheets up over my head.
No, it’s not for me… This livin’ upside down.
Somethin’ just ain’t natural about livin’ life this way.
While the rest of the folk are beddin’ down, I’ve just begun my day!
And when you’ve given all you have to give. . . it keeps taking so much more.
No it’s not for me . . . this living upside down.
I just wanna sleep and stop livin’ upside down.
But there’s mouths to feed, So I’m livin’ upside down.
Alarm clock rings And I hit the snooze; Lord, please help me To see it through…
What Did I Do?
Thomas Bowden / Christopher Williams
© 2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
I know it seems I’ve hurt you, Time and time again…
But I didn’t mean it, you know it’s true.
But still you stayed beside me, And you never let me down…
But what did I do to deserve you
What did I do… To keep our love in motion.
What did I say.., To earn such sweet devotion.
Whatever I did, It wasn’t enough
But somehow, we got through…
What did I do…to deserve you.
Though it seems we've been together... Forever - and a day,
We’ve grown up with each other, but ...I never knew:
The little girl that I married, Would one day be so strong
And what did I do to deserve you? (I know you’re love is true)
What did I do . . . To keep our love in motion ?
What did I say . . . To earn such sweet devotion?
Whatever I did, It wasn’t enough
But somehow, we got through…
What did I do…to deserve you.
What did I do… To keep our love in motion.
What did I say.., To earn such sweet devotion.
Whatever I did, It wasn’t enough
But somehow, we got through…
What did I do…to deserve you.
What did I do… To keep our love in motion.
What did I say.., To earn such sweet devotion.
Whatever I did, It wasn’t enough
But somehow, we got through…
What did I do…to deserve you.
Only Words
Thomas Bowden / Eric Whittenburg / Christopher Williams
2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
When I saw you crying. . . I knew you knew that I’d been wrong.
I saw that you’d read those letters. . . you knew I’d been lying all along.
But that makes tow of us baby. So ain’t no reason for a fight.
we both strayed, we both still stayed. . . But two wrongs still don’t make it right
And I don’t know, just what you see. . . That makes you keep on loving me
When you laugh and to see you smile.
And the clouds are gone and my heart goes wild.
Well I guess I can’t blame you. . . I think you’ve got a right to cry.
“Cuz we keep tearing us apart and even we can’t tell each other why.
If there is something more, that we could ever know.
Something greater still, that allowed our love to grow.
It’s more than circumstance, more than just our fate,
That kept us in this place.
When I said I’m sorry . . You told me those are only words
That have lost all meaning. . . .
And I don’t know, just what you see. . . That makes you keep on loving me
When you laugh and to see you smile
And the clouds are gone and my heart goes wild.
And I don’t know, just what you see. . . That makes you keep on lovin me
When you laugh and to see you smile
And the clouds are gone and my heart goes wild.
And I don’t know, just what you see. . . That makes you keep on loving me
When you laugh and to see you smile.
And the clouds are gone and my heart goes wild.
Too Late
Thomas Bowden / Scarlett Bergeron / Christopher Williams
©2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
Been walking these lonely sidewalks. . . kickin’ cans along the way
Can’t figure out my meaning . . . or a reason for me to stay.
Last night I came home late, you just turned and walked away
No yelling , no asking questions . . . you just had nothing to say.
Is it too late ? Has it been too long ?
Have there been so many nights you’ve been left here all alone.
Is it too late ? Has It been too wrong ?
Can we get this thing together or can you say you’re glad I’m gone.
But I’m screaming for you tell me, to get back on my feet.
And I’m dreaming for you to sell me, a deal I just can’t beat
And I’ve been drivin’ for so very long, to get some miles between us two.
I don’t have the time, I’m thinking, to get caught up in those blues.
Been fighting this cold, cold feeling. I’ve been feeling oh, so long.
Icicles in the hallway in the place that we call home.
Is it too late ? Has it been too long ?
Have there been so many nights you’ve been left here on your own.
Is it too late ? Have you been too wronged ?
Can we get this thing together or can you say you’re glad I’m gone
Is it too late ? Have you been too wronged ?
Can we get this thing together or can you say you’re glad I’m gone
Is it too late ? Is it too late ? Is it too late ? Is it too late ?
Now That We're Alone
Thomas Bowden / Christopher Williams / Eric Whittenburg
©2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
I don’t know why we worry about the little things . . . .
Just like those steel grey skies . . . they vanish with the rain.
Oh, it’s a peaceful night, we two, together can make it right
So come on, let’s just turn out the lights, now that we’re alone.
And Ain’t it funny how we worry about the money that we don’t even have?
But even still, you know we will. We can’t quit living in the past.
Oh, it’s a peaceful night, just want to hold you and squeeze you tight
So come on, let’s just turn out the lights, now that we’re alone.
I don’t want to argue, fuss and fight.
I just want to be with you tonight.
We’ll tell all our troubles to just take a hike,
And then we’ll get it on.
The kids are gone; what could go wrong ?
The radio plays your favorite song.
The simple pleasure of us just being together;
you know it never seems to last that long.
Oh, it’s a peaceful night, just wanna love you ‘til the morning light.
And you’ll know it’s gonna be alright, now that we’re alone.
Oh, it’s a peaceful night, when we, two, together can make it right
So let’s grab hold of love and take a bite. . . now that we’re alone.
We Belong
Thomas Bowden / Christopher Williams / Eric Whittenburg
©2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
Do you remember the scene back when we both were teens? When first our young eyes met?
It was a lazy September, Sunday evening , and I was smokin’ those long cigarettes…
Cruisin’…out on my way at the end of the day, I saw you on your porch swing:
Lookin’ just like a dream in your shortest blue jeans, little half-tee and sexy toe ring!
And my heart kept on following you, as I trucked on past your lawn.
Staring back in the mirror, I freaked out—slipped a gear
You just laughed…I know we couldn’t go wrong: We Belong! We Belong!
Together, you and me, we were young wild and free… And we loved like there was no end.
But tell me how could it be, that a “black sheep” like me could have gotten along with your kin?
Then as the years went by, when our love didn’t die… Folk became suspicious of me.
This little strait-laced girl with her eye on the world… She deserved so much more than just me.
And my heart kept on following you, as I trucked on past your lawn.
Staring back in the mirror, I freaked out—slipped a gear
You just laughed…I know we couldn’t go wrong: We Belong! We Belong!
But we knew we were right—they were just wrong
‘Cause they did not agree and we knew it all along.
They wanted so much more; didn’t want no wedding song.
But we could be strong… We knew we belonged!
Now it’s two cars, two jobs, babies and bills…Our pay and our time is measly.
And stayin’ in love—it takes help from above; Fallin’ in love was so easy.
Sometimes, I get so angry, ‘bout feelin’ guilty… And wanting to leave.
Then I just imagine you as the girl I once knew And I remember you’re all that I need…
AND WE BELONG! WE ARE STRONG!
THEY WERE WRONG! WE BELONG!!!
All I Need
Thomas Bowden / Christopher Williams / Eric Whittenburg
©2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
Every morning, we read the… Funny papers.
They sell the hate there, ‘cause that’s what pays the bills.
But we see through it, all the… Propaganda,
The lies and slander. . . curiosity that kills.
It’s business as usual it seems. . . their version of the truth.
But I don’t think that’s what our forefathers meant . . .
It’s like a verdict without no proof.
So they're painting the pictures that only... they think we need to see.
But I don't care what they say, Just as long as it don't affect me.
Cause All I need is an… Arm around me.
The sky above me. . . And room to breathe.
And all I want if for… You to love me, I mean
Really love me, and all I want I s all I need.
Now the empty headed sheeple dress and do just what they’re told.
They live as slaves to plastic and fight the fear of growing old.
They're busy honking and shoving each other... Just tryin' to live "the dream";
But fame and fortune and technology; You know it's not all that it seems....
All I need is an… Arm around me.
The sky above me. . . And room to breathe.
And all I want if for… You to love me, I mean
Really love me, and all I want. . . Is all I need.
All I need is an… Arm around me.
The sky above me. . . And room to breathe.
And all I want if for… You to love me, I mean
Really love me, and all I want. . . Is all I need.
Not Worth The Money
Thomas Bowden / Christopher Williams / Eric Whittenburg
©2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
I’m tired of all the gin I drink to get me into bed. Tired of the morning beer I need to clear my head.
I’m so tired of feeling this is more than I can take. If I close my eyes, I’ll dream of you – so I’d rather stay awake.
Your love was like a poison, but I couldn’t get enough. And I died a little with every swallow of that wicked stuff
You left and took the pieces of my heart you didn’t kill. And left a hole all the bourbon in Kentucky couldn’t fill.
Now my jobs not worth the money, and my friends ain’t worth my time.
Songs just ain’t worth singin’, and my tears aren’t worth the cry.
Nothing in this world is gonna make this damn mess right
So I don’t think I’m even gonna try
So I keep tryin’ to drown you out in a river made of booze. I keep fighting your memory in a game I know I’ll lose.
Trade one poison for the next and soak my weary mind. Until I kill the piece of me where your memory – still hides.
Now my jobs not worth the money, and my friends ain’t worth my time.
Songs just ain’t worth singin’, and my tears aren’t worth the cry.
Nothing in this world is gonna make this damn mess right
So I don’t think I’m even gonna try
Now my jobs not worth the money, and my friends ain’t worth my time.
Songs just ain’t worth singin’, and my tears aren’t worth the cry.
Nothing in this world is gonna make this damn mess right
So I don’t think I’m even gonna try
Eventually
Thomas Bowden / Christopher Williams / Eric Whittenburg
©2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
Once upon a time, I thought the world was ending
Each day a little color faded from my sky
I painted gray, on everything they gave me
And kept it all together in a monument of lies
But now I know, not everything’s worth keeping
Some things you just have to throw away.
Every time you’re cut you can’t just go on bleeding
Someday you’re gonna need to put your knives away
How long has it been since we laughed so hard ?
How many times did we give in to the dark ?
‘cuz there’s a light that I’m sure is always shinin’
and everything stops hurting eventually.
Looking to find the pieces that you left behind
trying to feel the way you used to feel
when you’re outta lines, you should just go on singing
the things you earn are better than the things you used to steal
How long has it been since we laughed so hard ?
How many times did we give in to the dark ?
‘cuz there’s a light that I’m sure is always shinin’
and everything stops hurting eventually.
How long has it been since we laughed so hard ?
How many times did we give in to the dark ?
‘cuz there’s a light that I’m sure is always shinin’
and everything stops hurting eventually.
You're Gonna Remember
Thomas Bowden / Christopher Williams / Eric Whittenburg
©2010 Soulscript / Nobody Big / ASCAP
Tensions mounting topics hot, as we battle to win the last word
Numb from screaming the other’s wrong, we don’t even feel the hurt.
What happened to the peace that came from being ourselves...
Together, that was all we'd need.
Where did we go wrong for us to end up here...
Have you forgotten?
You’re gonna remember why you love me
You’re gonna remember why you need me
You’re gonna remember why want me too
Too much taking... there's no give. We live together, though we're worlds apart.
Separate schedules, separate drives, and the stressors have hardened are hearts.
Did you forget that all I needed was to see you smile
And know that everything would be O.K. ?
I’m just a simple guy who’s facing difficult times
Have you forgotten. . .
You will remember the way I look, and the way I talk,
And the way we laughed when we used to talk.
And you’d hold my hand. . . understand. . . Have you forgotten ?
You’re gonna remember why you love me
You’re gonna remember why you need me
You’re gonna remember why want me too
You’re gonna remember why you love me
You’re gonna remember why you need me
You’re gonna remember why want me too
You’re gonna remember why you love me
You’re gonna remember why you need me
You’re gonna remember why want me too