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Black Hole
24:29
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I’ve only scratched the surface, now it’s time to dive inside
It’s time to find the man behind the corners of my mind
It’s time to heed the timeless call
And time to vanquish all my fears
Time to take a trusting fall
And honor all the lessons of my blessed childhood’s years
It time to find out what it means to really be alive
Time to break down barriers and time to take the dive
Time to find out what I’m worth
And time to see who I can heal
Time to take my right of birth
Time to take command and time to grab the steering wheel
It’s hard to really let things go
There’s so much more I want to know
But the time has come to be a man
And take the challenge If I can
I’ll find myself with greatest haste
Beyond the fancies of this place
It’s time to act what I believe
And walk along the path of grace
For every time I went and opened up my heart
Somebody stole a little piece and left me torn apart
With my spirit still exposed, I can no longer hide
It’s time to cross the border, time to take a look inside
It’s hard to really let things go
There’s so much more I want to know
But the time has come to be a man
And take the challenge If I can
With my spirit still exposed, I can no longer hide
It’s time to cross the border, time to take a look inside
Once you cross the horizon
The only way to go is in
On the inside
I am all that surrounds me
There is no difference in between
The self and all the things I see
I remember what I am
How there’s nothing that I’m not
And I’m free to be
The beauty before me
I remember my task
I remember my call
To listen with great care
Share love with one and all
I remember my duty
I remember my past
The places where I came from
My spirit everlasts
On the inside
There is no difference between
The things I am
And things that I could be
I’ll gather all the love inside
And let it out for all to see
For I know with great power
Comes the same responsibility
It’s time to really help things grow
I know enough to start the show
The time has come to be a man
I’ll take the future in my hands
With all the power of my soul
I’ll seek to make my spirit whole
I’ll travel through the darkest night
To usher in the morning light
I’ll sing my songs
Into the crystal winter skies
And hope to finally realize
New ways to open up my eyes
Standing on the other side
I see the way one story ends
I watch as my new world begins
I am the soul within
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2. |
My Drum!
04:14
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My drum beats the rhythm of my heart
My drum speaks the voices of the past
My drum shakes the pillars of the earth
My drum makes the groove that everlasts
My drum chants the power of my soul
My drum frees my mind of all it’s chains
My drum wakes the sleepers in the midst
My drum brings the thunder and the rain
Feel the power
Of the beat
Get the message
Stomp your feet
My drum sings the story of my life
My drum sets the tempo for my task
My drum calls the spirits from the walls
My drum destroys the evil masks
My drum resonates with dignity
My drum sympathizes with the truth
My drum draws the people in to dance
My drum remembers joyful youth
Feel the power
Of the groove
Hear the message
Time to move
Time to move!
Time to move!
Time to move!
Time to move!
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3. |
Learning to Love
03:57
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One day I was busy digging the pit
That I’m bound to fall into one of these days
And I thought to myself that there’s more in all this
Than passing the hours and trying to get paid
So I taught a few lessons
I met a few cats
I planted some flowers
And I tried to relax
I listened to voices that came from above
And I learned a few things about love
One day I was angry that life was too hard
So I cursed all the gods I could find
But I realized I didn’t know all of their names
But I’ll always remember mine
So I sought to stay humble
And I wrote a few poems
I signed lots of letters
And I rebuilt my home
I opened my mind and I saw all the doves
And I learned a few things about love
Many days I feel lonely, it seems like I’m lost
Like no one can hear my heart sing
But I write and revise and I will realize
The phrase that was destined to ring
I agree to be open
I hope to stay free
I wish to keep growing
As I dream the new me
I’m trying on a few new pairs of gloves
And I’m learning some things about love
I’ll give what thrills me
The love that fills me
There’s no greater power
There’s no better hour
We can all share the goodness
When the fear becomes broken
We can care for each other
If we hear what’s been spoken
We’ll find a new truth where our spirit’s the same
Where we forget our fictions and and speak our true names
We’ll build things of beauty side by side with our brothers
When we remember to love one another
I know we can do it
If we give it our hearts
We’ll find the right path
If we get the right start
We can offer a smile and share a sweet song
We can carry each other and whistle along
I’m gonna keep trying
There’s still so much to find
The journey is a blessing
And there’s always more time
To learn a few things about love
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4. |
Mama's Shakin' It
03:20
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This is a song for all the mamas in the house
The ones who labored
So that we could see the light of day
I stand before you
Because my mother stood before me
And had the guts
To carry me inside for an 8 month ride
Until I was ready to breathe the fresh air
I stand before you
Because my mother fed me
Clothed me
Taught me
And loved me enough
To give me a life worth singing about
I don’t always show my gratitude the right ways
But let it be known that I’ll never forget what you’ve done for me
I love you mom
You know what’s cookin
You can smell something bakin
If you listen for the sound
You can hear Mama shakin
Not one of us would be here
If mama weren’t around
So lets sing songs of love and joy
When mama comes to town
Not one of us would know the ways
To eat, to speak, to run and play
If mama hadn’t stepped right in
Just in time to save the day
You know what’s cookin
You can smell something bakin
If you listen for the sound
You can hear mama shakin
She’s filled with so much extra love
That there’s always something more to share
She brought my spirit to the earth
So I could taste the summer air
She picked me up when I fell down
And pushed my stroller through the town
She cooked me meals that made me strong
I’m not a chef, but here’s a song
You know what’s cookin
You can smell something bakin
If you listen for the sound
You can hear mama shakin
My mother knows the game and all its many strifes
She’s been a daughter, a friend, a mother, a wife
She’s soaked up the sunshine and danced between knives
This song’s for my mother, I owe her my life
You know what’s cookin
You can smell something bakin
And if you listen for the sound
You can hear Mama Shakin!
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5. |
Always Gonna Be Here
03:38
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Sometimes I’m sittin
And I get to thinkin
That this world
Yeah, it’s too much for me
But I get to playin
And I remember
That this world
Yeah, it’s just right for me
You know I’m always gonna be here
In happiness or misery
Sometimes I’m lonely
And no one’s out there
Who can hear
My desperate cries at night
But I get to playin
And I remember
I’m not alone
There’s others with the light
You know we’re always gonna be here
Never givin up our fight
Sometimes it’s crazy
And the skies are crying
Oh these times
They’re comin on too fast
But the winds keep changin
And we keep on singin
Cuz our lives
We know they’re gonna last
Yes we’re always gonna be here
Long after all these days have passed
I said we’re always gonna be here
Long after all these days have passed
You know we’re always gonna be here
Long after all these days have passed
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Hey Everybody!
(Hey Casey!)
Everybody needs some Funk!
(And everybody needs friends!)
A boogie in the basement
Only gets the funk so far
Without some buddies to build a groove
It’s hard to be a star
I’m calling up the family band
To bring about a bold new sound
We’ve got the vibes to satisfy
So everybody get down!
It’s never easy
To be out there on your own
Quit tryna tease me
I’m just looking for a home
Don’t you know it
I’m not the means to all your ends
Go on and grow it
Everybody needs friends!
If you wanna blow your funky horn
You gotta seek a solid beat
I found a bangin bluesy band
Funkin down the street
I can’t forget the way I felt
The first time that I heard the sound
Of Shaw’s Bar on a Monday night
Dr. Funk was laying it down
The nights get lonely
when nobody comes around
The days get longer
when my habits let me down
Life’s a little better when you’re on my side of town
It’s time to come together and listen for the sound
Let’s build it from the bottom one more time
We’ve got a little more record and a few last rhymes
Thanks for tuning in and gettin down with the groove
Prepared with care by the Captain, for you
I’ve got a little favor that I need to ask
For the time when the music ends
Call up a special someone who you miss from your past
Cuz you know everybody needs friends
Everybody Needs Friends!
Everybody Needs Friends!
Everybody Needs Friends!
Everybody Needs Friends!
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Casey Frensz Minneapolis, Minnesota
Casey Frensz is a multi-instrumentalist and music educator in Minneapolis, MN.
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