LIFE BEGINS TODAY

Six months ago today, 
The day you went away
It seems like it was only yesterday
Time it just stood still
and only through sheer will 
Did i even make it through that day

Four months ago I thought
How sad if I could not
Take everything you taught me and walk on
Learn to live today, tomorrow's just too late
And when all is said and done

I finally have learned somehow
To live in the here and now
and things will never ever be the same
the world goes round and round
You can't stop or slow it down
I've grown since you've been away
Life begins today
Life begins today

Two months ago I knew
That I could make it through
That I could go the distance on my own
I felt you hold me tight
You made me feel alright
Cuz even though you're gone 
I'm not alone

I finally have learned somehow
To live in the here and now
and things will never ever be the same
the world goes round and round
You can't stop or slow it down
I've grown since you've been away
Life begins today
Life begins today

I feel a little stronger now
I feel a little wiser now
I know that I can make it through and I

I finally have learned somehow
To live in the here and now
and things will never ever be the same
the world goes round and round
You can't stop or slow it down
I've grown since you've went away
Life begins today
Life begins today


I Do!

I'm happy that as time goes by I still can see the reason why I love you baby,
Oh I love you baby, yes I do!
Night after night and day by Day I still can see so many ways to love you baby
Oh I love you baby, you know it's true

I love you, yes I do!
I love you, you know, you know I do!
I love you, yes I do!
I love you, you know, you know I do!

I do do do do do do do 
I do do do do do do do

Forever is a minute when I think about you in it cuz I love you baby
Oh I love you baby, yes I do!
So let me hold you close and tight cuz when i'm with you I'm alright, I 'm alright, I love you baby
Oh I love you baby, you know it's true

I love you, yes I do!
I love you, you know, you know I do!
I love you, yes I do!
I love you, you know, you know I do!

I do! do do do do do do!
I do! do do do do do do!
I do! do do do do do do do! 
You know, you know I do!
I do do do do do do do
I do do do do do do do
I do do do do do do do do!

So if you wonder whether I adore you more than ever
Here's my answer baby
I do! Yes I do!

I love you, yes I do!
I love you, you know, you know I do!
I love you, yes I do!
I love you, you know, you know I do!

I do! do do do do do do!
I do do do do do do do!
I do do do do do do do do!
You know, you know, I do!
I do! do do do do do do!
I do! do do do do do do!
I do! do do do do do do do!

I'm happy that as time goes by I still can see the reasons why I love you baby
I do! do do do do do do do! I do!

SAFE

Night after night I feel you here while I am sleeping
Part of my dreams I am secure I'm resting peacefully
I feel the weight of all my worries fade away, 
Yes, I am safe.

The day is hectic, deadlines stress me out completely
Too much to do, I think of you, my cares all leave me
You are the calm after, before and through the storm
With you I'm safe.

So I'll go
Over the limit, I'll jump from the sky
Drive off a cliff, run into fire
Howl at the moon, I'm gonna laugh in death's face
With you by my side, I am safe 
With you by my side, I am safe

In times like these uncertain days that we are living
One's got to know that even their small life's worth living
There's not a moment that I doubt each breath I take
Cuz when i'm with you safe,
With you by my side I'll go

Over the limit, I'll jump from the sky
Drive off a cliff, run into fire
Howl at the moon, I'm gonna laugh in death's face
With you by my side, I am safe
With you by my side, I am safe

You  lay my head on my pillow, you threw me a rope
Resuscitation to you, babe,, that ain't no joke
Yes, you caught me in midair, then you dragged me in
I am safe,

So I'll go
Over the limit, I'll jump from the sky
Drive off a cliff, run into fire
Howl at the moon, I'm gonna laugh in death's face
With you by my side, I am safe
When I'm with you

I'll go
Over the limit, I'll jump from the sky
Drive off a cliff, run into fire
Howl at the moon, I'm gonna laugh in death's face
With you by my side, I am safe
I am safe




One Together

Here we are standing at the crossroads of our lives, you and I
We both have dreams of what it really means for us to be, a family
We've sacrificed gave in, we paid the price, for what was right

We are one together, standing all alone 
We are one together, facing the unknown
But we're strong together, the future's all our own
We are one

We've traveled far, but still we've got a long, long way to go, and this I know
I'll give my all, cuz you'll be there to catch me when I fall.
We've sacrificed, gave in, we've paid the price, for what was right, still

We are one together, standing all alone
We are one together, facing the unknown
But we're strong together, the future's all our own
We are one

So many different roads to choose, together on any we can't loose
Finding our way, sharing the light, even the wrong road becomes right
Although we don't know the way, Our love is there to save the day
The obstacles are clear before our eyes, hand in hand together we'll survive

We are one together, standing all alone
We are one together, facing the unknown
But we're strong together, the future's all our own
We are one

We are one together, standing all alone
We are one together, facing the unknown
But we're strong together, the future's all our own
We are one
We are one
We are one, together



Stand Up (It's Time)

I wait in the darkness on the side of the bed
The door opens slowly and I feel you touch my head
You sit down beside me, your lips connect with mine, and
As we fall back gently I feel you becoming mine
In this dark small hotel room, where we've met a thousand times
I can feel your heart beat beating, I think this could be the night
When you will

Stand up and tell me that you love me
Stand up and show the world you're mine
Open up these shuttered windows, let the light begin to shine
Stand up for love, for you, for me
It's time

The bartender smiles as he pours me a drink
This one's on the house he says, with a little wink
i look across the room, I see you kiss him good night
I know this is my que to slip out of sight
As the elevator slowly opens on the seventh floor
I walk down the hallway, saying "Can I do this any more? 
can I do this anymore?, can I do this anymore?"
When will you?

Stand up and tell me that you love me
Stand up and show the world you're mine
Open up these shuttered windows, let the light begin to shine
Stand up for love, for you, for me
It's time.

Time is ticking, my heart aching
Just to be the one
I keep hoping, to live in the open
Will that daylight come?
I'm tired of secrets

Those things that you tell me when we're lying in bed embraced
You say that you need me, but I can't see your face
You say you're never ever gonna leave me, but when I turn out the lights
You're gone, and I realize I need to fight for my life, fight for my life
Until you

Stand up and tell me that you love me
Stand up and show the world you're mine
Open up these shuttered windows, let the light begin to shine
Stand up for love, for you, for me

Why won't you
Stand up and tell me that you love me
Stand up and show the world you're mine
Open up these shuttered windows, let the light begin to shine
Stand up for love, for you, for me
It's time.







Here I Am

Is anybody out there looking for you, that you know of, baby?
Is anybody out there looking for you?
Is anybody out there saying they miss ya?, wanting to hold ya?, wanting to kiss you?
Saying they need you?
Well

Here I am, I am here waiting, waiting for you
Here I am waiting to hold you, waiting for you
Here I am, oh, baby
Here I am ooh

There's somebody out there looking for you, don't you know it baby
there somebody out there looking for you
They say when you meet the stars will collide with one look in their eyes, and
You'll know it, you will know it
Well I don't know if that is true, but I do know that for you

Here I am, I am here waiting, waiting for you
Here I am waiting to hold you, waiting for you
Here I am, oh, baby
Here I am ooh

So when you twinkle little star and you wonder who you are
You're my diamond in the sky, and if you fall
Well, 

Here I am, I am here waiting, waiting for you
Here I am, waiting to hold you, waiting for you
Here I am, my arms are wide open, I'm waiting for you
Here I am, waiting to hold you, waiting for you
Here I am, ooh, baby
Here I am ooh, Oh baby, 
Here I am



Gratitude

The sun is rising, I look in your eyes and
See the brand new day, God has made
I'm so surprised that, I have arrived at this
Beautiful place in time and space, I
Look forward to this wonderful day as
i kiss the lips I've dreamed of all night
You are my day, my morning, my noon, my evening my night

The day's almost through though, it's only noon
I still feel the warmth of you on my breast
I still have that tingle I get when we mingle, and
Make our love so perfect, so blessed
I can't wait for the evening when I will be meeting
The one who makes everything right
You are my day, my morning, my noon, my evening, my night

Time passes so quickly, when I am thinking of you, and
"Mine," is the only word I can say in Gratitude

The night sky is falling, my heart is calling,
I wanna lie in bed with you
I just wanna hold you, my arms enfold you, 
I look at the sky and see your face in the moon, I'm 
Happy to know that when my eyes close the very last sight they'll see is you
You are my day, my morning, my noon, 
You are my sun, you are my moon
When it gets dark you are my light
You make everything alright
You are my day, my morning, my noon, my evening, my night

The Only One

Sometimes, I may not show it
You can drive me crazy baby, and you know it.
But always, baby, 
Always.

You're the only one who holds the secret to my joy and to my pain
You're the only one who understands me when I'm humble or I'm vain
You're the only one who makes my heart skip when you walk into a room
You're the only one, you're the only one

So don't let me down, don't break my heart
You're all I got and I don't wanna start all over, cuz
You're the only one
The only one

You're the only one who makes me cry and makes me laugh at the same time
You're the only one who makes me feel one way then, makes me change my mind
You're the only one who never doubts me, even when I may be wrong
You're the only one, you're the only one

So don't let me down, don't break my heart
You're all I got and I don't wanna start all over, cuz
You're the only one
The only one

So stand up, stand up and be counted for
The room is packed, but baby you're the one I'm singing for
You're the one I'm singing for

So don't let me down, don't break my heart
You're all I got and I don't wanna start all over, all over
Don't let me down, don't break my heart
You're all I got and I don't wanna start all over, cuz
You're the only one
The only one

This time, I'm gonna show it.

Get Up and Dance

I need to find a place to get on my feet
I need to find a way to dance to my own true beat
I know there's someone out there beating a drum
That'll speak to my heart, make me jump, shout and
Get up and Dance

I have been listening to wrong people so long
They try to box me up deciphering all my songs
They need to realize my groove is my own
Shut their mouth, go on home, find their own beat
Then come back out and 

Dance, in your own way
Dance, for a better day
Dance, til we're happy
Let our feet hit the floor
Keep on dancing for more
Get up and Dance
Get up and Dance


I dont' fear anything now but fear itself 
Not gonna hide no more and dance here all by myself
The music's got me bouncing off of the walls
All caught up in pure joy and delight
It makes me wanna

Dance, in your own way
Dance, for a better day
Dance, til we're happy
Let our feet hit the floor 
Keep on dancing for more
Get up and 
Dance, in your own way
Dance, for a better day
Dance, til we're happy
Let our feet hit the floor
Keep on dancing for more
Get up and Dance
Get up and Dance
Get up and Dance


Won't you come and dance
Won't you come and

Dance, in your own way
Dance, for a better day
Dance, til we're happy
Let our feet hit the floor
Keep on dancing for more
Get up and
Dance, in your own way
Dance, for a better day
Dance, til we're happy
Let our feet hit the floor
Keep on dancing for more
Get up and Dance
Get up and Dance
Get up and Dance
Get up and Dance
Get up and Dance



Ready, Willing & Able

Ready and wiling, to give my heart to you
Willing and able, to share myself with you
I've known all of my life, you'd be a part of my life
You see my life began with you
Now, I'm ready, willing and able 
To spend all of my life, with you

Today, I thought long and hard,  
"Why do I love you?, why do I love you?"
And now I know why you see you're the reason
The only reason that I live

I wanna wake up with you, talk only with you through the day
I wanna walk next to you, hear every word that you say
And when we sleep, I'm gonna hold you like I've never done before
Your'e the first, your the last the only
The only one that I adore

And now I'm ready and willing to give my heart to you
Willing, yes I'm able to share myself with you
I've known all of my life, you'd be a part of my life
You see my life began with you
Now, I'm ready, willing and able
To spend all of my life, with
I'll spend all of my life
With you

Beginning Again

Have you ever looked around you and
Seen the wreckage that surrounds you, and
Know it's not the place that you wanna be 
Have you ever felt defeated and
Suddenly you know you needed 
Another chance to make a new destiny
Somehow, something in me knows

Everything is gonna work out right
Everything is gonna be just fine
Change will find you like a long lost friend
Beginning again, and again, and again
Beginning Again

Everybody will define you with any role that they assign you
But what you really want is just to be free
Breaking every supersttition, cuz I don't need to ask permission
For being who I really know I wanna be
Somehow, something in me knows

Everything is gonna work out right
Everything is gonna be just fine
Change will find you like a long lost friend
Beginning again, and again, and again

Though facing your demons will never be easy
Just try
The cracks in the mirror will only get clearer in time
In time

Everything is gonna work out right
Everything is gonna be just fine
Change will find you like a long lost friend
Beginning again, and again, and again

Everything is gonna work out right
Everything is gonna be just fine
Change will find you like a long lost friend
Beginning again, and again, and again

So don't be afraid, don't be afraid, no
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid

Life wil keep you changing til the end
Beginning again, and again, and again



© 2010 David Raleigh / Evolution Records