THROW ME A ROPE

Broken Hearts

2008-06-14T12:33:00.001-07:00

HIS HIGHEST AND HIS BEST
THEY CALLED US JESUS FREAKS
THOSE AMAZING DAYS
NOW WHO'S THE ONE WHO'S BROKEN HEARTED

BE INSPIRED...

2008-06-11T10:44:00.001-07:00

BACK HOME
COME LET US REASON TOGETHER
DANCIN' ON THE CEILIN'
FAITH, HOPE AND LOVE
HIS HIGHEST AND BEST
INSPIRATION AND PERSPIRATION
TODAY AND WAY BACK WHEN

THE WAY IT USED TO BE

2008-06-10T17:26:00.000-07:00

by Stan C. Countz

You used to be a warm place to come home to
You used to be someone I could always talk to
You used to want me as much as I wanted you
Whatever happened to the way it used to be?

It used to be the sun rose and set in your eyes
It used to be that we never told each other lies
It used to be that we didn’t need no alibis
Whatever happened to the way it used to be?

Whatever happened to me and you and
The way it used to be; when I loved you
And you loved me; when will we get back
To the way it used to be?

You used to welcome me with open arms
You used to shower me with all your charms
Now we’re roomies so please do me no harm
Whatever happened to the way it used to be?

Maybe one day we'll learn to love and respect each other again
One day we can return to the way it used to be…. way back when
I was still your hero and you were my closest friend
Today I'm battin' zero and I'm at my wit's end...

Whatever happened to me and you and
The way is used to be; when I loved you
And you loved me; when will we get back
Back to the way , the way it used to be?

THROW ME A ROPE

2008-06-10T11:09:00.000-07:00

by Stan C. Countz

I guess normal is OK but a bit over-rated
We celebrate our birthdays a bit belated
Our qualifications were a bit over-stated
We traded one set of shackles for another

I hated being so far apart and separated
by so many miles of trials and errors
As I stated, I’m elated in my heart
but my past had been a bit shaded

But now I’ve been tried, tested and graded
and I passed the test with flying colors
Perhaps I really should’ve waited
until my memories had all but faded

You could say I was a wee bit jaded
I don’t know why but as I indicated
We went from friends to lovers way too fast
and way too soon; we should’ve waited
We should’ve made time and room
to learn more about each other

It seemed to me that my hopes and dreams
meant the same thing to you as they did to me
But I soon found that you would just as soon
have seen my schemes all go up in smoke
To you they were just a silly joke

but a man can only hold on as long as he has hope
So don’t throw me an anchor, throw me a rope
Don’t show me your anger; what I need is hope
Don’t throw me an anchor, throw me a rope

Don’t laugh: at least I’ll die tryin’
I ain’t spendin’ my days in a purple haze
Or my lonely nights sighin’ and cryin’
When I do finally make it, it’ll be in spades
And I won’t have to be high or lyin’

So before my memory completely fades
It’s time to have that great debate
The point can and should be made
Was it just a silly game we played?

Should I have left or stayed?
What about the love we made?
Was it worth the price we paid?
Who will come to our aid?
Can we find a love that's not man-made?

These are questions that should be asked
‘cuz the future one day will be the past
So live each day as though it may be our last
Because, before we know it, we’ll be lookin’ back
And we'll wish we'd taken the time to laugh

We’ll ask ourselves if we did the right thing
So let’s make sure we give it everything we’ve got
‘Cuz the best things in life can’t be bought or sold
Trust in Him and store up treasures in heaven
Where they can never rust or fade or grow old

So let’s not get caught up in the mundane things
Let your spirit mount up with eagle’s wings
And don’t ever let anyone steal your dreams
Give your life to Jesus Christ the King of Kings
And you’ll know the peace that only He can bring

He gave you and me our hopes and dreams
They meant everything to Him
He paid the price; He gave His very life
to save us from the tyranny of sin

He was sent as our life saver and our lifeboat
Not to toss us an anchor, but to throw us a rope
He came to bring us abundant life and hope
so take hold and let him tow you home

He’s our lifeboat; He came to bring us life and hope
He knew we’d sprung a leak and we’d never float
So hold onto the rope and He’ll pull you through
There’s nothing you can say or do, so don’t lose hope
Just hold onto the rope and He will pull you through

NEVER LET ANYONE STEAL YOUR DREAM

2008-03-21T23:04:00.000-07:00

Lyrics and Music by Stan C. Countz

CHORUS
Life is a vapor and it’s fadin’ fast
Like the morning paper, it ain’t gonna last
The flowers may wither like the morning grass
So savor it while it lasts; the future may soon be the past
So live each day as though it may be your last
‘Cuz it just may be and always remember
To keep the main thing, the main thing
I know it’s never as easy as at first it seems
So never let anyone steal your dream…

V1
I wasn’t watchin’ so I just missed it
I was too busy doin’ somethin’ else
I may have missed my chance
to make a difference
But I’m always harder on myself
Playin’ the martyr, prayin’ for deliverance
Hope He won’t put me back on the shelf
I need a hand and I need His help

V2
Workin’ hard to make a livin’
Spendin’ too much time apart it just ain’t right
Too busy takin’ to be givin’
Now it cuts my heart just like a knife
Hope this wasn’t my last chance
It was right before my eyes
Spent too much time tryin’ to make a livin’
to try to make a life

BRIDGE
Dance each dance; never sit ‘em out
Take a chance and don’t ever doubt
Follow your goal with your heart and soul
No one knows where the wind will blow
When it’s time to come or time to go
So take heart and take part in buildin’ the team
And don’t forget to remember that it’s never
Never as easy as at first it seems
To keep the main thing, the main thing
So never let anyone steal your dream

PRE-CHORUS
It’ll catch you nappin’ and, before you know it,
You’ve missed your chance to make your mark
Life just happens and, before you blow it,
You gotta do the dance and do your part
And live your life with all your heart

CHORUS

OUTRO
So live each day as though it may be your last
‘Cuz, before you know it, you’ll be lookin’ back
So take the time to laugh and cry
and don’t let your dreams ever die
Just take time to laugh and cry
and don’t let your dreams ever die