This year, the end of February means the end of FAWM and the RPM Challenge. From the start, it was clear to me that I probably wouldn't be able to complete the RPM part of my goal. I just can't play enough instruments, I don't own any fancy recording equipment, and Jaron and I weren't able to get together often enough to lay down tracks. I did have high hopes for FAWM, though. That is, until this past week of school buried me alive.
I'm sad to say that I only ended up with 9 complete songs, but I'm happy to report that this is still a major accomplishment. Remember, prior to this month I had never written a song in my life. It was a completely new experience, and it helped me understand a lot more about music. For the most part, I'm pretty proud of my songs, too. Here they are:
"The Reason for Pain"
If our God is a God of Lovewhat's the reason for all this pain?
Our days are long, our lives are rough
we're just tired of toil and strain
Chorus:
The truth is that we're sinners
and we deserve so much worse
Father, save us from ourselves
forgive us, wicked and perverse
Almighty God, consume our hearts
apart from You, no one is good
We still do what we should not do
and keep avoiding what we should
But God alone has the power
to transform and renew your life
Call on Him to receive freedom
and meaning deeper than your pain
"If We Lived in Mexico"
I wish we lived in MexicoI'd write my songs in Espanol
It'd be so fantastico
If we lived in Mexico
We'd spend all day in a siesta
Then at night have a fiesta
That's the life, it'd be the best-a
If we lived in Mexico
Play a game of street futbol
Drink tequila alcohol
Hear Arturo Sandoval
If we lived in Mexico
We'd invite good ol' Vicente
Yes, the former Presidente
To our humble little partay
If we lived in Mexico
"How Awesome Are Your Deeds"
Shout with joy, all the earthSing the glory of His name
Come and see what God has done
the awesome works on our behalf
Chorus:
How awesome are your deeds!
So great is your power
all that hate you cringe and run away
And all the earth bows down
they sing praise to you
They sing and shout and yell praise to your name
He turned the sea into dry land
They walked across on foot
He rules forever by his power
His eyes watch o'er the nations
Test us, O God
Refine us like silver
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"Think About These Things"
Chorus:Whatever is true
Whatever is noble
Whatever is right and pure and lovely
Think about these things
Whatever is admirable
Whatever is excellent
Whatever is worthy of your praise
Think about these things
The enemies of the cross of Christ
Their destination is destruction
They are ruled by their stomachs
Shame is their glory
Their mind is on earthly things
Do everything without complaining
that you may become blameless and pure
children of God without fault
Shining like the stars
Holding out the word of life
Rejoice, show your gentleness to all
The Lord is near, so do not worry
Present your requests to God
And the peace of God
will guard your hearts and your minds
"To My Fiance"
I promise you will always knowhow much I love you, baby
My love for you will always grow
no ifs or buts or maybes
Cause when I look into your eyes
or see your smile I realize
Our loves the kind that drives out fears
keeps up together throughout the years
I remember when we became friends
we spoke so long after the movie's end
We both like someone else
so we were free to be ourselves
Then every week we met for lunch
we talked and ate and laughed a bunch
In the hard times we cried
but you were always by my side
Standing that day on that bridge
you didn't know but I sure did
Our lives were about to change
a better kind of change
I said some words, you listened to me
we both looked at the scenery
I dropped down on one knee
and asked you to marry me
I can't wait to marry you in June
you'll be my bride and I'll be your groom
Surrounded by friends and family
It'll be a beautiful ceremony
We'll start a new life, have kids of our own
work really hard and buy a home
Fill it with love and laughter
live happily ever after
"Valentines"
Kristen when I look in your eyesI feel a love so deep inside
You have a smile that warms my day
And makes my cares just melt away
I love you more than songs can show
But I wrote this so you would know
I am yours and you are mine
We make the perfect Valentines.
"Hear My Cry, O God"
From the ends of the earth I call,I call you as my heart grows faint;
lead me to the rock
that's higher than I.
For you have been my refuge, God,
a strong tower against the foe.
Hear my cry, O God;
listen to my prayer.
I long to dwell in your tent
and take refuge forever in
the shelter of your wings.
the shelter of your wings.
"Lots of Snow"
Snow snow snow-snow snowsnow-snow-snow snow snow
Oh no! Oh no snow!
Snow oh no! Oh snow no!
Snow is here, snow is there
Snow is even in your hair.
Everywhere. Snow is there.
Who is there? snow is there!
Do you even really care?
You should really truly care?
I just saw a polar bear.
Who what where? A Polar Bear.
Was he at the county fair? No
hibernating in his lair.
Wait that's just snowshoe hare
Stupid boy,
Hey that's not fair!
If you hunt him use a snare
Eat that yellow snow I dare
Snow snow snow-snow snow
snow-snow-snow snow snow
Snow snow snow-snow snow
snow-snow-snow snow snow
The end.
"Like Losing a Friend"
I refused to believe that last spring was the endWe were roommates and pals... you were my best friend
But I should've known better, I'd seen all the signs
When summers came round, you cut all the lines
--- Chorus ---
I miss you my friend, you seem so far away
I wish we could talk, every couple of days
A phone call, an email, a letter or card
You'd think that it wouldn't be hard
You'd think that it wouldn't be hard
--- Verse 2 ---
Now, I'm half to blame, yes I could've done more
More patient persistence, keep an open door
But this time around, the summer is endless
Please tell me now, how do we mend this
--- Bridge ---
We're at a grand canyon, you're on that side
I'm reaching out, but your face you hide
Come back to me friend, we'll turn a new leaf
We'll start over new, and forget all this grief
-- Outro ---
I refused to believe that last spring was the end
But it felt a whole lot, like losing a friend
It felt a whole lot... like losing a friend
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