little by little

little by little bit by bit
i’m getting to the heart of it
little by little love is guiding me home

with every step along this path i feel a little lighter
with every lesson that i learn i burn a little brighter

little by little...

and every soul along this road is like a little mirror
in understanding you i see myself a little clearer

little by little...

throughout this journey i’ve been shown
that i am not alone

(solo)

with every thing that i create i grow a little stronger
with every triumph on this trek i’ll go a little longer

little by little...

little by little...


do that thing

play the game - so that everyone’s the same
tow the party line
know the score - so you’re sure of what’s in store
watch for all the signs - yeah

remedy - heard about it on t.v.
it’s the latest thing
surf the net - so you know which one to get
it does everything
that whole scene’s unraveling

whatever feeds your soul (do it)
whatever makes you whole (do it)
whatever makes you feel (do it)
whatever makes you heal (just do it)
whatever makes you sure (do it)
whatever makes you pure (do it)
whatever makes you sing (do it do it) - do that thing

we don’t need - to conform with every deed
we don’t need what’s new
what we need - is to let ourselves be freed
what we need is you
celebrate that thing you do

whatever feeds your soul...

listen up for a minute stop your hurryin’
what you gonna get with all that worryin’
so much to remember - so much to forget
it’s gonna kill you if you aren’t dead yet
so find a way to unwind - and clear your mind
there’ll never be a better place and time
because now is all we have and all there is...
so just do it! do that thing!
that thing that makes you sing!

whatever feeds your soul...

- get outta your head and just do it
get outta your head and into your body
- animate - energize - stimulate - go to it
vitalize - activate - galvanize - just do it
- do what you will but harm none

got to remember the golden rule
and let kindness be your fuel

whatever feeds your soul...


be still

stop - take a break - whatever can wait
allow here and now - to unfold
let wisdom come quietly into your heart
be still and find peace - in your soul

like a seedling in the springtime
ripe and ready on its tree
disconnect from all your worries - and be free
like a gently flowing river
that surrenders to the sea
empty out your expectations
and just be

breathe - contemplate - let all the rest wait...

everything has its own season
everything has its own place
everything has its own purpose - its own grace
like a happy smiling baby
playing with her favourite toy
we are here to know and savour - complete joy

so stop - take a break - whatever can wait...

so stop - and be still
stop - be still
stop


i am walking

i am breathing - i am breathing in and out (2x)
and i'm mindful of the stillness and the million thoughts throughout
mindful of the space between the knowing and the doubt
and i have no destination no place I have to go
the rising and the falling is all there is to note
i am breathing - i am breathing - i am breathing - oh

i am sitting - i am sitting dignified
and i'm mindful of my posture and the straightness of my spine
mindful of a mountain that's connecting earth and sky
and i have no destination...
i am sitting - i am sitting - i am sitting - oh

i am walking - i am walking on this street (2x)
and i'm mindful of the process and the way that it repeats
mindful of the lifting and the placing of my feet
and i have no destination...
i am walking - i am walking - i am walking - oh

i am standing - i am standing on this floor (2x)
and i'm mindful of the blood that's circulating ‘round my core
mindful of its oxygen depleted and restored
and i have no destination...
i am standing - i am standing - i am standing - oh

i am lying - i am lying on the ground (2x)
and i'm mindful of the tension in my muscles winding down
mindful of releasing melting into sacred sound
and i have no destination...
i am lying - i am lying - i am lying - oh

i am breathing...


i can see you

see you...

i can see you (4x)

you made your debut - all shiny and new
your heart and hands open wide
you wore a big grin - and drank it all in
your happiness justified
‘til the king and queen and their final scene
scared away that shine

and i can see you - barely breathing and still
in a tidal wave
i can see you - huddled deep in the dark
of a tiny cave

alone and displaced - you painted your face
and learned how to work the crowd
you mastered the art - of playing it smart
and feelings were not allowed
since the final scene with the king and queen
that’s been your solemn vow

and i can see you - holding court with a smile
and a lonely heart
i can see you - crying under the mask
as you live the part

I think it’s time you had your say
it’s no longer yesterday
you’ll be safe now and i promise
i’ll be with you all the way

you can laugh and sweat and shake
you can cry until you ache
you can kick and scream and fight
you can keep me up all night
i will listen while you do
and remember what is true
that you’re not the one to blame
and it’s time to end the game
‘cause i can see you


breathe

as the cool of evening settles on the bay
and our work is over for the day
come and lay beside me in this quiet space
in my open arms you’ll find a place to

breathe - in my love for you - and the deepening hue
of our union i will
breathe - in your love for me - feel its energy
build divine communion

spooning on our left and swaying like the tide
let the rhythm lead us deep inside
filling every chakra starting with the heart
nurturing our sacred counterpart we

breathe - in my love for you - and the deepening hue
of our union we will
breathe - in your love for me - feel its energy
build divine communion

as our dance progresses with each passing night
feel a growing sense of peace and light
saying yes to love and conquering the fear
seeing our true nature reappear we

breathe...

grateful for the process eager to go on
let us journey onward til we are as one
til we are as one


more than enough

a wise soul from another day
laid bare the simple truth
that all we need to be content
is this
someone to love something to do
and something to hope for
with these three goals your aim
life will be bliss
but human nature’s funny
you live learn and forget
may this song help remind me
when i’m tense and upset

food for my belly - a comfy bed
a gal who loves me - ‘nuff said
it’s not much - but it’s more than enough

my trusty six string - a pad and pen
some inspiration - amen
it’s not much - but it’s more than enough

oh i know some folks say
you won’t be happy ‘til you have a pile of gold
but i have found - you can’t be bound
by everything that you’re told

a heart for lovin’ - a soul to feel
a voice to sing ‘bout - what’s real
it’s not much - but it’s more than enough

(solo)

oh i know some folks say...

got time to ponder - all i possess
all things considered - i’m blessed
it’s not much - but it’s more than enough
it’s not much - but it’s more than enough


just like this

your eyes that shine - your hand in mine
our lips combined - in a sweet kiss

laughing in bed - tears that we shed
things that we’ve said - in moments just like this

all of our mem’ries form a tapestry
whose colours grow richer each day
weaving the you and me into a we
i’ll cherish first last and always

the setting sun - our bodies one
second to none - are moments just like this

(solo)

all of our mem’ries form a tapestry...

the setting sun...

husband and wife - let’s live a life
brimming with moments like this
just like this - just like this


choose love

so many options
it’s a challenge to know where to start
in a world of too many points of view
which one is true
i sought the silence
and the wisdom that once filled my heart
offered peace again like a trusted friend
can often do

it said two roads - are calling out to me
one of danger - one of certainty
so i’ve decided - if it’s fear or love i choose love
only two roads - it comes down to this
one of suffering - one of gentle bliss
i’ve decided - if it’s fear or love i choose love

as sure as sunrise
we are all meant to be on this earth
each an artisan of the master plan
humanity
let’s stand together
and reclaim what’s been ours since our birth
our right to be - you and me
completely

there are two roads - calling out to me
one of danger - one of certainty
i’ve decided - if it’s fear or love i choose love
only two roads - it comes down to this
one of suffering - one of gentle bliss
i’ve decided - if it’s fear or love i choose love

and the more i decide - to make love my guide
the sweeter the ride - that life provides

(solo)

there are two roads...

i’ve decided - if it’s fear or love i choose love
i choose love (3x)


here and now

all the time we have is now
all the place we have is here
all that matters is to live - with open hearts and give
cause all we have is here and now

so in this moment let’s allow
all that’s precious to be clear
cause all that matters is to love - that’s all we’re in need of
and all we have is here and now

if we dare - let go what’s behind us
there’s no telling how light we might feel
let’s reclaim - the fullness of being
and rediscover what’s been concealed

what’s ahead - is nothing but mystery
that all our worry won’t help to reveal
best to be - relaxed in the present
where all our power to make change is real

all the time we have is now...
(all is now - all is here - all is here and - now)

in this breath - is all that’s important
in this heartbeat is all that we need
let’s restore - our lives to the present
and reawaken all that’s set free

tears of joy - and peals of laughter
are both eager for us to say yes
here and now - lie magic and wonder
why would we want to settle for less

all the time we have is now... (all is now...)

so in this moment let’s allow...
(let’s allow - to be clear - all is here and - now)

all that matters is to live - with open hearts and give
cause all we have is here and now (all is here and - now)
here and now (now) (3x)


psalm 96

sing...

sing a new song - a song to the lord
proclaim to all men of his glory
shout all the world - give praise to the lord
creator of heaven and earth

the father is great and worthy of praise
for he is creator of all things
glory and power surround him
beauty fills his temple

sing a new song...

be glad earth and sky - sea roar with your life
be glad you fields and all that you hold
the trees in the woods - will shout for joy
when he comes to rule over all

sing a new song...

sing...
sing a new song - a song to the - lord


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