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

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

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