RED LETTER NIGHT

I would give up the day to be a star in your night

Make my whole life wrong if it would make yours right

I’d live in darkness just to give you light

But I don’t think you want that, am I right?

You can read straight through me like a book at times

Other days I’m shelved away, so hard to find

I don’t tell you anything you can’t divine

But if there’s one thing I know

I’ll find a way to show you

That I love you, that I need you

That I wanna find a way to show you

That we must be, that it’s you and me

Gotta make you see

Before this moment is through 

I’ll find a way to show you

I say my heart is a mountain, still you make it fall

Every resolution crumbles every time you call

And I would run to you but I can’t run at all

You’ve got me trapped between the rifles and the wall

I thought that I could save you but I never have

And I’m living daily in the aftermath

Half the things I say, I want to take them back

But if there’s one thing I know

I’ll find a way to show you

That I love you, that I need you

That I wanna find a way to show you

That we must be, that it’s you and me

Gotta make you see

Before this moment is through 

I’ll find a way to show you

It seems we always get hurt when we start this fight

And I can’t stand your pain when it is in my sight

You think that I should leave

That it would help you breathe at night

I say we try it all again and make it right

You can read straight through me like a book at times

Other days I’m shelved away, so hard to find

I don’t tell you anything you can’t devine

But if there’s one thing I know 

I’ll find a way to show you

That I love you, that I need you

That I wanna find a way to show you

That we must be, that it’s you and me

Gotta make you see

Before this moment is through 

I’ll find a way to show you

She told her mother,  “I’m afraid of pain.

Afraid of dying. Don’t let me age.

My hope is fixed inside my head

My heart is here

In this intertwining web

Of childhood and fear.”

Her mom said, “Baby, baby, you can’t not grow up.

You’ve got to live your life. You’ve got to fall in love.

You must get hurt sometimes along the long long way.”

And she sat silent.

But then she raised her voice to say-- 

Maybe I’ll never fall in love

Maybe I’ll never have to cry

Maybe this lonely heart 

Will let me just scrape by

Forget all the dreams I have

I’ve learned the movies lie

I pray to God above

Let me never fall in love

She told her daughter, “Be careful who you trust.

Beware of innocence. Don’t believe too much.

And keep your deepest dreams a secret

And your secrets safe

In a hidden garden

With a locked and guarded gate.”

Her child said, “Mother, mother, I can’t live that way.

I can’t hide my heart. I’ve got to make my way.

I’ve got to take a chance. Try to find that one true soul.”

And she sat silent

Before saying, “Still I hope--

Maybe you’ll never fall in love

Maybe you’ll never have to cry

Maybe this lonely world

Will let you just scrape by

Forget all the dreams you have

Trust me the movies lie

I pray to God above

Let her never fall in love

But memories seep into her dreams at night

Alone she weeps for all the lost goodbyes

For all the emptiness

For all the failed tries

Still she makes that same wish every time she cries

Maybe, maybe next time

Maybe I’ll never fall in love

Maybe I’ll never have to cry

Maybe this lonely heart 

Will let me just scrape by

Forget all the dreams I have

Just let me live this lie

I pray to God above

Let me never fall in love

I pray to God above

Let me never fall in love

What would it take to make time stand still

Bend it to my will

And just turn it back

What would I do if I had that power

Could I change the hour

Get things back on track

You say that time is unending

I’m just pretending

If I think that I can fight

But all it takes is a moment's pause

Or a noble cause

Or a wrong to right

And oh in the meantime

How can I find what is lost

Futures cross and new cares toss into the wind

Oh will love still shine

Or will it just fade to gray

Anyway I’ve something more to say

It will take some time

Time to move on

Time to prove wrong

Time to outlast

Time to move past

Time to succeed

Time’s what I need

In the end when all is past and all is gone

We’ve still got time

How in the world can I face it now

Will this place allow

Me to stay a while

When all I want is a corner here

And maybe a year

Just to reconcile

Life flashes by in an instant

I can’t resist it

No way to rise above

But when I'm tired I reach for you

The only one who

Taught me how to love

And oh in the meantime

How I can find what is gone

Lines redrawn and the dawn’s about to rise

Oh can I still climb

Or will I lose my grip after all

And will you catch me when I fall

It will take some time

Time to move on

Time to prove wrong

Time to outlast

Time to move past

Time to succeed

Time’s what I need

In the end when all is past and all is gone

We’ve still got time

And oh in the meantime

How can I find something true

For me and you to hold on to for a while

Oh could I be blind

Is it all just fantasy or can I see

That there is something here to save

It will take some time

Time to move on

Time to prove wrong

Time to outlast

Time to move past

Time to succeed

Time’s what I need

In the end when all is past and all is gone

We’ve still got time

Right here, right now

It’s just you and me

Some way, somehow

We make it truly

Everything I’ve ever dreamed, I see it in your eyes

And all the things I’ll ever need, they’re right there in your smile

Now for you I swear

I'll be right here by your side 

'Til we're soaking up the sunshine

Shout your name out far and wide

'Cause you told me you would be my

Lover through and through

And I promise I will do this all for you

And I'll be right here by your side

Right now, right here

It’s just me and you

Each day, each year

We will see it through

Everything I thought I knew, you made me forget

All the fears I’ve waded through, I have no regrets

Now for you I swear

I'll be right here by your side 

'Til we're soaking up the sunshine

Shout your name out far and wide

'Cause you told me you would be my

Lover through and through

And I promise I will do this all for you

For you are more than I deserve

But you give yourself to me

I have nothing in return

But my life and my love forever

Now for you I swear

I'll be right here by your side 

'Til we're soaking up the sunshine

Shout your name out far and wide

'Cause you told me you would be my

Lover through and through

And I promise I will do this all for you

And I'll be right here by your side

Somewhere in our memories or our dreams

There is a place that’s in between

There is a space that’s there for us alone

And when I’m not counting on the stars

I will be counting on just us

Just in the nick of time to hold what’s ours

Who knew our path would take us here

Who knows how long in days or years

I’ll walk through fire to be with you again

Maybe today will be our day

Maybe today we have begun

Maybe today we’ll find the answer

Or the chance where we are one

Maybe today we’ll make amends

Maybe today our love intends

To find a way to show our hearts

Where we begin again

Maybe today

Inside of my mind there is a place

Where I am haunted by your face

Where I can only feel your touch alone

There deep in the silence that is you

I will be listening for us

Knowing that there is always hope anew

I’ll do the work, I’ll fight the pain

I’ll find the reasons to explain

I know you’re hurt, I know there’s more for you

Maybe today will be our day

Maybe today we have begun

Maybe today we’ll find the answer

Or the chance where we are one

Maybe today we’ll make amends

Maybe today our love intends

To find a way to show our hearts

Where we begin again

Maybe today

Against all odds, against the storm

My will will help me to transform

I’ll brave it all to be with you again

Maybe today will be our day

Maybe today we have begun

Maybe today we’ll find the answer

Or the chance where we are one

Maybe today we’ll make amends

Maybe today our love intends

To find a way to show our hearts

Where we begin again

Maybe today

You would make me a martyr

Bearing the cross you say is mine to carry

Your knight in shining armor

Ready to sacrifice my life to bury

But I won’t be the one you sacrifice to pain

Cause I’ve forgiven and I’ll get back up again

So don’t you make me a martyr

Don’t you paint me a saint

This ain’t no halo high upon my crown

Don’t you draw me an angel

Say your soul is now saved

No revelations, I just won’t back down

You would mark me forever

Kissing my cheek with tears to wash away the sin

30 pieces of silver

Saying you did your best, but had to turn me in

You only want to see me broken down and weak

When I’ve the grace and strength to turn the other cheek

So don’t you make me a martyr

Don’t you paint me a saint

This ain’t no halo high upon my crown

Don’t you draw me an angel

Say your soul is now saved

No revelations, I just won’t back down

I’ve seen your galleries

Wall to wall of righteous tragedy

Such holy piety

A comedy divine

But I’ve been to death and back.  I know the circles well.

Been off the beaten track and lit the fires of hell.

So don’t you make me a martyr

Don’t you paint me a saint

This ain’t no halo high upon my crown

Don’t you draw me an angel

Say your soul is now saved

No revelations, I just won’t back down (x3)

I like the way that you move

The way that you are

When I’m wanting for something to soothe me

I don’t have to look far

I love the way that you smile

The way that you laugh

When I’m wanting something worth the while

You take me aback

And it’s so good, so good

Being next to you

And it’s so good, so good

Being next to you

I like the way that you dance

The way that you walk

When I’m wanting something to fix me

We can just talk

I love the way that you think

The way that you feel

When I’m wanting someone to love me

I know you’re for real

And it’s so good, so good

Being next to you

And it’s so good, so good

Being next to you

I like the way that you live

The way that you do

When I’m wanting something to strive for

I just look at you

I love the way that you’re bright

The way you’re not shy

When I’m wanting someone to visit

Just come on by

And it’s so good, so good

Being next to you

And it’s so good, so good

Being next to you

Watching you lying there sleeping

Knowing you’re probably awake

The ghost of you here in my memory

The feelings I cannot forsake

Remembering your love like an ocean

Your passion that burns like a flame

I'll always admire that water and fire

That makes me want to be there again

And oh to love you again

My lady of water and fire

And oh just to be there again

The only thing that I desire

Counting the times you’ve been open

Knowing the times I’ve been closed

Wishing the times could be different

Wondering what change to propose

Following the footsteps of angels

Thinking that I don’t belong

Kissing your heavenly body

Loving your heart for so long

And oh to love you again

My lady of water and fire

And oh just to be there again

The only thing that I desire

Washing the world with your teardrops

Empty your burdens on me

Praying for mercy and foresight

Holding my soul in your sea

Walking through dark for the answer

Searching 'til I find the way

I know in your heart you can still find the part

Where our homes come together to stay

And oh to love you again

My lady of water and fire

And oh just to be there again

The only thing that I desire

Swinging at shadows

Punching a darkness I can’t see

Fighting what I know cannot be

But you’ve got me tied up

Swinging at moonbeams

Fearing the light’s gonna hurt more

Then all of the pain that I ignore

But it’s got me riled up

And here I go again

Down 

Down in a spiral

Praying for the end

of the dark

Swinging at shadows

Boxing with enemies in my brain

Dodging them over and over again

And it’s been so long

Reaching for answers

Before the world comes crashing down

And you would think I’d know by now

But it’s been too long

And here I go again

Down

Down in a spiral

Just praying for the end

Of the dark

And no one sees me drowning inside 

The darkness taking over my mind

I smile and freeze

And no one sees me

Swinging at shadows

Fighting with something I can’t see

Fighting the darkness within me

And it’s got me tied up

Grasping at starlight

Hoping that someone will help me fight

Hoping a savior will arise

To help me rise up

And here I go again

Down

Down in a spiral

Praying for the end

Of the dark

Swinging at shadows

The hand of fate has dealt a mighty blow

The world is turning but it’s turning slow

I’m holding hope that some day you will know

My heart is broken but it won’t let go

My hand held out

So please don’t doubt my love

It will wrap you up and hold you

The way is clear

No need to fear my love

Remember I have told you

I’ll wait forever

To find out whether

I will ever

Have you in my life

I’ll wait forever

Not now or never

I’ll wait forever

To have you in my life

The force of reckoning I won’t allow

To give you pain if you can’t bear it now

You may feel empty and that you won’t heal

I’ll have to prove to you that love is real

As time moves faster

I pray to last, my love

So one day I can hold you

You’ll feel my ache ‘cause

My soul is breaking, love

But I know that I told you

I’ll wait forever

To find out whether

I will ever

Have you in my life

I’ll wait forever

Not now or never

I’ll wait forever

To have you in my life

The past is gone, love

We will move on, love

It won’t be wrong, love

To have you in my life

I’ll wait forever

Not now or never

I’ll wait forever

To have you in my life

I can see the light inside your eyes

It might be dark now but the sun will rise

People can pull but they won’t break my ties

To you, to you

My hand held out

So please don’t doubt my love

It will wrap you up and hold you

The way is clear

No need to fear my love

Remember I have told you

I’ll wait forever

To find out whether

I will ever

Have you in my life

I’ll wait forever

Not now or never

I’ll wait forever

To have you in my life

The past is gone, love

We will move on, love

It won’t be wrong, love

To have you in my life

I’ll wait forever

Not now or never

I’ll wait forever

To have you in my life

Baby put on your blue suede shoes and we'll go walkin' in Memphis for an hour or two

I'll sing karaoke while you play me the blues until we're dancing in the dark

Don't stop believin' in you and me we can get all wrapped up in black velvet sheets

I think I need a hero if you know what I mean, and everybody's got the spark

You just have to make a start

And here we go, singing every song we know

And here we go, dancing through the world we know

Until the night ends

And we'll go home just as friends

Build me up buttercup sugar me sweet, I know the way I'm looking in my baby blue jeans 

I can keep you movin,' dancin’ in the street while we're waiting for the hammer to fall

Another 'quilla sunrise make me feel just fine, I'm trying not to laugh now as you give me a line

I can't make you love me but I might as well try, gonna give the chance my all

You gotta catch me when I fall

And here we go, dancing through the world we know

And here we go, dancing through the world we know

Until the stars shine

And we can head home just in time

But baby baby baby you got the beat

You got the rhythm in the soles of your feet

I'll let you win you don't have to cheat

So c'mon baby make life real

Cuz I'm dying for the chance to feel

And here we go, singin 'every single song we know 

And here we go, dancing through the world we know

Until the night ends

And we'll go home just as friends

And here we go, singin' every single song we know 

And here we go, dancing through the world we know