1. |
In Front Of You
03:42
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It’s time to open your wings
Time is not to waste
Tomorrow is just a promise
Another challenge will face
If you’re ready to try
Put your hand in mine
Whatever you think is missing
I can help you find
I can tell you where and how I failed before
Now that we’re together we won't stumble anymore
My heart understands what you’re going through
We’re both on the same path
I’m just a few steps in front of you
You reflect so much of me
When I look at you
A mirror that shows me things I didn’t know I knew
I can see the fire
I have fire of my own
Don’t be afraid to burn because you’ll never burn alone
I can tell you where and how I failed before
Now that we’re together we won't stumble anymore
My heart understands what you’re going through
We’re both on the same path
I’m just a few steps in front of you
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2. |
The Beeper and The Pearl
02:46
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I don’t want to cupcake around it
I was looking for peace and I found it
It’s almost like you read my mind
We got together and the truth came out
And that dark road’s a lot brighter now
It got real at a real good time
It didn’t take that long to know
And when you know it…it’s a whole new world
It’s the kind of love you don’t let go
When the Beeper finds the Pearl
We all have habits that we can’t quit
I had a switch I could throw real quick
You had a voice that would call “bullshit”
When you put that pride off to the side
And you learn to take life one second at a time
Anything can happen…and it did
We can’t be broken
Can’t be defeated
We have each other
That’s all we needed
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3. |
Johnson Grass
02:24
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This love is eternal
It’s tried and it’s tested
From without and within
It speaks to where we’ve been
You can’t kill it…It’s invasive
Not particularly pretty
Yeah, it ain’t for everybody
But it could be
I love you bunches blame it
I am not the enemy
You see we’re partners in the writing
Of the story of you and me
We’re committed to this covenant
Unto God, you bet your ass
In a way, you could say
We’re like a field of Johnson Grass
In a way, you could say
We’re like a field of Johnson Grass
Everything had burned
All we saw was ash
But it was faith, hope, and love
That finally brought us back
I love you bunches blame it
I am not the enemy
You see we’re partners in the writing
Of the story of you and me
We’re committed to this covenant
Unto God, you bet your ass
In a way, you could say
We’re like a field of Johnson Grass
In a way, you could say
We’re like a field of Johnson Grass
I love you bunches blame it
I am not the enemy
You see we’re partners in the writing
Of the story of you and me
And we don’t know what is coming
But we know we’re gonna last
So in a way, you could say
we’re like a field of Johnson Grass
So in a way, you could say
we’re like a field of Johnson Grass
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4. |
At The Lighthouse
03:09
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Twenty-four years and here we are
Yahaira, you’re the anchor in my heart
Do you remember when we first met
In Puerto Rico, a night I won’t forget
My trigueña, that was where this whole thing started
Behind your Papi, I slipped my number in your pocket
At the lighthouse…I knew
At the lighthouse…to keep my eye on you
When we don’t know where we’re going
It’s the thing that brings us back
By shining a light on what we can’t see
When life gets tough, I remember you and me
At the lighthouse
At the lighthouse
Two crazy kids, not anymore
‘Cause now we’re a family of four
I remember when I got the call
And they couldn’t tell me anything at all
That uncertainty will make you run for cover
So, in moments like that, we’re right back that summer
At the lighthouse…I knew
At the lighthouse…to keep my eye on you
When we don’t know where we’re going
It’s the thing that brings us back
By shining a light on what we can’t see
When life gets tough, I remember you and me
At the lighthouse
At the lighthouse
God knows where we’re going
But he always brings us back
And shines a light so we can see the path
We just close our eyes and suddenly we’re back
At the lighthouse
At the lighthouse
Twenty-four years and here we are
Yahaira, you’re the anchor in my heart
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5. |
Back To Us
03:24
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We’ve both had our demons that we couldn’t leave behind
But I helped him get over his just like he did mine
When life threw us curve ball we swung for the fences
Now it’s time for us to get back to
The things that we been missing
I want to pick a dot on the map and go there again
Be the calm in the storm with my best friend
Take a four-wheel drive in the middle of the night
Kick the dust off of this thing called life
Throw a fishing pole off a riverbank
With some sweet iced tea and little bit of hank
Under a big blue sky from the good Lord up above
Let’s get back to us again and again
It ain’t always been easy to blend this family
Care and raise them all up right, teach them to believe
Ain’t gotta take life lying down when it’s time to stand and fight
Let’s do whatever we gotta do to make this love burn bright
I want to pick a dot on the map and go there again
Be the calm in the storm with my best friend
Take a four-wheel drive in the middle of the night
Kick the dust off of this thing called life
Throw a fishing pole off a riverbank
With some sweet iced tea and little bit of hank
Under a big blue sky from the good Lord up above
I want to get back to us, again, and again
They say life gives you what you need
Not always what you want
I became his rock,
When he became my home
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6. |
Overcoming
03:01
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Nightmares in my head got me running scared
Trying to keep from losing my mind
Flashbacks, loud sounds driving me crazy
Trying to stay busy all the time
So I won’t think about it
So I won’t dream about it
Don’t wanna be about that anymore
We’re over coming, hallelujah
Climbing that mountain
Winning that fight one victory at a time
We are strong, we hold on
Together His love has set us free
Hallelujah for PTSD
We didn’t understand, but we took a chance
Living in the faith of God’s will
Skeletons in the closet, cracks in the windshield
Can’t stop love when it’s real
We’re gonna run this race, we’re gonna keep the faith,
Til we hear the words "well done"
We’re over coming, hallelujah
Climbing that mountain
Winning that fight one victory at a time
We are strong, we hold on
Together His love has set us free
Hallelujah for PTSD
For PTSD, for helping me see
You’ve given her the strength to be
Everything I need
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7. |
Wish I Could Dance
03:25
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Kinda thought I was born with two left feet
I could groove but couldn’t move to a beat
Man, to Hound Dog it like Elvis
I wish I could dance
One look and I knew that it was love
I never learned how to cut a rug
You were in that red dress calling
I wish I could dance
I wanted to pull you close
And show you what my heart was feeling
It took a long time to give you what you deserved
You just wanted to be held and swayed
And twirled and spun and turned
It took a long drive to a lake and 30 years
I let you down long enough so I Travolta’d up
With some help from above I took a chance
You got your wish
I could dance
Who would have known I could get down
These two left feet floated off the ground
Well, that’s pushing it a little
But you said I can dance
Why did we wait so long, all those slow country songs
Could have been swivel hipping
Showing you off
It took a long time to give you what you deserved
You just wanted to be held and swayed
And twirled and spun and turned
It took a long drive to a lake and 30 years
I let you down long enough so I Travolta’d up
With some help from above I took a chance
You got your wish
I could dance
We’d gaze at the moon when we were miles apart
I’d envision us dancing soul to soul and heart to heart
It took a long time to give you what you deserved
You just wanted to be held and swayed
And twirled and spun and turned
It took a long drive to a lake and 30 years
I let you down long enough so I Travolta’d up
With some help from above I took a chance
You got your wish
I could dance
Thank you, Jesus
I can dance
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8. |
Soldier Come Home
03:17
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You flew out of the battle, under a freedom flight moon
You stopped living in it, it never stopped living in you
I’m thankful you can hold me now and that you’re safe and sound
So many times I look at you and wonder where are you now
It hasn’t let you go
Soldier come home and be mine again
Don’t fight this fight alone
I’m with you until the end
You wake up screaming Go, Go, Go!
I rub your shoulders, say it’s ok Babe, you’re not alone
Soldier, Soldier come home
We’re on the same road all the pieces of us
All the broken, all the shiny, sharing the same dust
I can take it, give me more of your burden
You have to let me in, so I can ease your hurting
Let’s do this together
Soldier come home and be mine again
Don’t fight this fight alone
I’m with you until the end
You wake up screaming Go, Go, Go!
I rub your shoulders, say it’s ok Babe, you’re not alone
Soldier, Soldier come home
I’m with you I’m with you til the end
Teach me how to love you
How to love you right again
Soldier come home be mine again
Don’t fight this fight alone
I’m with you til the end
You wake up screaming Go, Go, Go!
I rub your shoulders, say it’s ok Babe, you’re not alone
Soldier, Soldier come home
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9. |
Let The Darkness Out
02:54
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Looking from outside people think that I’m okay
They think it’s been an easy ride but I die a little every day
On the inside I’m choking on my pain
Praying and praying that hope is on the way (oh)
Time to let a new life begin
Isn’t that what healing’s all about
Open up and let the sunshine in
Now it’s time to let the darkness out
No one seems to understand why I don’t quite fit in
They don’t realize I just want to feel alive again
So have compassion for what I’m going through
Maybe you could stand up and fight for me the way I fought for you (oh)
Time to let a new life begin
Isn’t that what healing’s all about
Open up and let the sunshine in
Now it’s time to let the darkness out
It goes ‘round and 'round and 'round
But I won’t put my weapons down
I will fight this war at home
But don’t let me fight this war alone
Time to let a new life begin
Isn’t that what healing’s all about
Open up and let the sunshine in
Now it’s time to let the darkness out
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
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10. |
Walk Through Fire
02:42
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We were a slow burn, but then we ignited
Our hearts got closer, we couldn’t fight it
The preacher said, you may kiss the bride
Babe, it’s been a ready steady, wild ride
I’d walk through fire walk, through fire
Walk through fire for your love
I’d walk through fire, walk through fire
Walk through fire for your love
You’re my sole desire
I’d walk through fire
It’s not easy but I’d do it 1000 times
You’re my sunshine my soul my ride or die
I was drifting away and feeling alone
Now my heart has a finally found a home
I’d walk through fire, walk through fire
Walk through for your love
I’d walk through fire, walk through fire
Walk through fire for your love
You’re my sole desire
I’d walk through fire
I’d walk through fire, walk through fire
Walk through fire for your love
I’d walk through fire, walk through fire
Walk through fire for your love
You’re my sole desire
I’d walk through fire
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