Tuesday, October 23, 2012

DAY SIX // 7in7


Day six. Wow.
Super busy day at work and school.
Recorded this one on my iPhone instead so I can get some sleep for my final song TOMORROW.
TOMORROW.
2 MARRAH.


Here We Are


Here we are
Staring at the town once more
I saw you in your dress
I was floating off the ground
Night time scene
Maybe this is all a dream
A Rocky mountain road
To see the skyline

And I don't know much about you

Oh my dear
I never thought I'd find you here
A picnic on the ground
By the river
Speak your heart
You treat it like it's an art
I'm humbled every time
Every time you do

And I don't know much about you

Summer nights
My heart is racing all the time
I'm just a little shy
But I'm getting better
Springtime days
I took my first steps on a lake
The handles on your car
Broke off long ago

Here We Are - DAY SIX // 7in7 by Seaport Tides

DAY FIVE // 7in7


This is the most truthful and spiritually heavy song I have written this week. Not only did it take a lot out of me to write, but it fills me up when I sing it.

I love it because it was such a therapeutic subject to get on paper. I have not had the best semester on every area of life this fall, but what I can remember is that God will always be there in His steadfast love to carry me through it all.


Speak

I'm on my face again
My call for you alone
The tide is rushing in
And I can't stand on my own

It's harder just to breathe
Your breath fills up my lungs
Carried out to sea
You do it for my good

Speak to me now
I want to hear from you

Nights have turned from days
My body's getting weak
Calling out Your name
For You are what I seek

The storm is coming on
My journey's on the road
It has been so long
But I'm finally coming home

Speak to me now
I want to hear from you
Speak - DAY FIVE // 7in7 by Seaport Tides

DAY FOUR // 7in7


I am a huge fan of King David from the bible. His stories, his life, his tireless pursuit of God's heart. It's really awesome.

So I was looking at some Psalms and a few things hit me pretty hard. Those verses I placed in this song, accompanied by some pretty revealing feelings about my relationship with the Lord in the chorus.

I'll revisit this song and rerecord. Sorry for the rushed recording. 7in7 has had me going crazy!


My Orphaned Heart

When I am lost in brokenness
You are there through all of it
Here I am at Your feet
My Savior come and rescue me
Heal my heart, this withered heart
My bones have clung to my flesh
You saved my life now I'll proclaim
To show the power of righteousness

He's come to claim me for His own
Bless the Lord, O my soul
He moves the earth to make it so
My orphaned heart is going home

Resting in unending love
Stretching to the throne above
For You recall my dusty frame
The Father welcomes me again
Forgiving all my sinfulness
You place a crown upon my head
I'll sing praises to You, Lord
From now until forevermore!
My Orphaned Heart - DAY FOUR // 7in7 by Seaport Tides

DAY THREE // 7in7


Oh boy.

Down to the wire on night 3, David Booth and I decided to write a song together.
The result is a light-hearted pop song.

Now, pop isn't usually my thing but this was fun to make and doing a co-write with David is one of the funniest things to be a part of. We rushed the recording to about 45 minutes because we were tired, cranky, and ready for a nap.

Enjoy.

Distance

It's hard to go but so is life
Another road and one more goodbye
I'd stay if I could, but it's not my time
I'll pack up my things but I'll keep these memories

It's hard to say goodbye (I lost another friend)
Don't give me reasons why (I'll say it again)

If distance makes the heart grow fonder
I'll be sure to be as far as I can from you
If this is what will make us stronger
Lord knows that he'll make me the best that I am
It's true

I'll send you off once again. I feel like I have seen this all before
I've grown a lot since you've been gone and honestly, I could grow a lot more
So spread your wings it's time to take flight
I think about you every night


Distance - DAY THREE // 7in7 by Seaport Tides

Saturday, October 20, 2012

DAY TWO // 7in7


Day two I decided to wake up early and get my head on straight. 

I had to finish recording the song for day one (for the sake of my time and voice I need to start doing these at night!) and then got right into starting the song for day two. At first I liked the song, then I hated it, then I really hated it, and now after it's recorded I notice the fun in it and I don't take this one too seriously. It was fun to make, especially in the great weather yesterday.



A Train Ticket

Lovely Sunday morning and I want to pop in to the thrift store
I walk around and the shop keeper asks me, "son, what are you looking for?"
I said, "I don't mean to be rude sir but you haven't got what I need."
He gave a little chuckle and asked me, "what might that be?"

A train ticket to the northwest pacific coast
And another one for my girl, I know she'll want to go
To Seattle, Vancouver and Portland down in Oregon too.
We'll ride along the mountains and soak up that Cascade view
Throwing our cares away on this moving train

I was never much a realist and that I can admit
I don't really see the point in getting wrapped up in all of it
Take a deep breath let the dreamer take over now
Just a little practice pretty soon I bet you'll know how
Cause when I know, you bet I'll go
A Train Ticket by Seaport Tides

Friday, October 19, 2012

DAY ONE // 7in7

I started a project with fellow song writers called 7in7.
It's hard. Frustrating. Humbling. Exciting.
I'm ready for more.

Here is my first mediocre song of the week!

Mend

My mind wanders through the garden at 4AM
It's been years since I've come through this valley
And my patience is wearing thin.

They say the longer the journey you're walking and the harder the pain
That it's worth your reward and recognition in the end.
Is it worth it in the end?

Alleviate this battle raging inside my soul
Mend what's left under my skin and my bones

My friends moved away and got married
It's been hard but I'm thankful for them
If it's one thing I know for certain
It's that I'll see them again
I know I'll see them again

Mend - DAY ONE // 7in7 by Seaport Tides