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Love Will Win
03:45
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I hope you feel appreciated
thank you for all you've done for me
I know you don't expect me to return
you are a light in the darkness
that will always burn
these days, nothing can be taken for granted
nothing is for certain
that is for certain
I want to try something different with my life
Thank you for trusting me to do what's right
I don't know how, but we'll make it through
this dark and lonely time
there is a light on the other side
these days, nothing can be taken for granted
nothing is for certain
that is for certain
love above
guide our hearts
let us not forget
that we are all a part
of something bigger
love will win
we only have to patiently begin
to see each other
© Matthew R. Halley 2020
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2. |
Dream Maker
04:31
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follow the threads to where they lead
I know you don't know what to believe
if you want meaning in your life
you've got to make some meaning
but for heaven's sake, don't pull the brake
before the dream maker has a chance
to make the dream
you've got to patiently follow the threads
to where they lead
follow the threads to where they go
If you're afraid, don't let it show
and as you step into the great unknown
the precious feeling of release
and you'll find peace and understanding
every day
because you faced the great unknown
and walked away
there's a time in life to walk alone
lucky for us, we don't have to if we choose
you were worth the risk,
the frustration and despair
but now I'm standing on the other side of there
follow the threads to where they lead
I know you don't know what to believe
if you want meaning in your life
you've got to make some meaning
but for heaven's sake, don't pull the brake
before the dream maker has a chance
to make the dream
Our friendship, once so tight
now seems so distant and strange
and it can be difficult when we reunite
to understand and accept the change
there's a time in life to walk alone
lucky for us, we don't have to if we choose
you were worth the risk,
the frustration and despair
but now I'm standing on the other side
standing on the other side
standing on the other side of there
© Matthew R. Halley 2020
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The Master
05:14
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man, you've suffered enough
we'll carry on with out you
man, you've given enough
we'll carry on with out you
I remember what you told me
to never let the fear control me
beauty is in the beholder of the eye
I can't claim to be a master
of slowing down, I'm going faster,
and the past is fast receding
and the light in your eyes is gone
© Matthew R. Halley 2020
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4. |
Imperfect You (Nothing)
02:59
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nothing comes from nothing
neither beauty nor desire
the fruit is thus in debt to the flower
whisper tenderly
bring peace to where the need
is greatest, love
will fill up all the space between
nothing comes from nothing
but is born of gas and dust
and unto dust we must return
whisper tenderly
bring peace to where the need
is greatest, love
pervasive love
there is nothing you can do
that isn't a perfect reflection
of your imperfect you
that isn't a perfect reflection
of your imperfect
perfect point of view
nothing is rotten, nothing is pure
no matter what you've been through
there's more in store
and I'm sorry my friend, to bring the news
but the man will come collect his dues
honest abe, trusty tom
sweet theresa of the flower's son
hold on now, for your life and mine
and we'll close our eye
and think of simpler times
nothing comes from nothing
I will trust you, will you trust me?
here we are tight-rope walking
on the edge of our sanity
whisper tenderly
bring peace to where the need
is greatest, love
pervasive love
there is nothing you can do
that isn't a perfect reflection
of your imperfect you
that isn't a perfect reflection
of your imperfect
perfect point of view
© Matthew R. Halley 2020
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Matthew Halley Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Matthew Halley is a scientist, historian, musician and explorer from southeastern Pennsylvania, USA.
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