Lyrics
These are lyrics for many of my songs throughout the years.  Some are on my recently album, "The Spaces in Between." Others aren't. Some are just poems or prose that never were set to music. Enjoy!

Is the Day?
Is this the day,
or is it ordinary to laugh and look away?
Is it ordinary to hold out one more day?

Is this the crash,
or the breaking of a diamond looking glass?
The knowing of an empty space to pass.
But lately we just couldn't bear to ask,
"Is there more than this,
or are you just afraid?"

Is there more than this?
Come find out and play.

But Not For Me
It was so far 
but close enough to see
oh how beautiful but not for me.
And as I stood there
how could I help but stare? 
Oh how beautiful but not for me.

Cause the only thing that I despair
is the loss of a dream just hanging there
by the strength of my breath or a midnight prayer,
so that I can play on without a care,
and the only time I turned away
was when the light was too bright for me to face that day,
when the light was too bright for me to face that day

It was so hard
but plain enough to see
oh how beautiful but not for me.
And as the rain poured,
I felt less assured. 
Oh how beautiful but not for me.

Cause the only thing that I despair
is the loss of a dream just hanging there
by the strength of my breath or a midnight prayer,
so that I can play on without a care,
and the only time I turned away
was when the light was too bright for me to face that day,
when the light was too bright for me to face that day

She was so far 
but close enough to see,
she was beautiful and all for me.

Eight Short Years
It's been eight short years
since this calling has been known,
and besides the good times,
not much progress has been shown.

It's time to break out.
It's time to be seen.
I ain't trying to be greedy,
but it'd be nice to get some green
out on the scene.

It's been four short years short years,
since we hit out on the road,
and despite the rough times,
I wouldn't trade it for the world.

It's time to break out.
I'm tired of payin dues.
Let's get it all together,
we've got nothing left to lose
gonna play them blues.

Nothing seen, nothing known,
Left to be here on my own.
Over time, over load,
too much weight for one
man
to hold.

It's been two short years
since your lovin has been known
and besides some colder nights,
I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Well I'm on my own time.
I'm on my own dime.
I don’t really care what you think,
because this life is mine,
and I'm doin fine.

Nothing seen, nothing known,
Left to be here on my own.
Over time, over load,
too much weight for one
man
to hold.

Fall In
Fall in
and let the waters lift you up.
Put your legs around me, show me that
you'll never give this, never give…
Fall in
and let the waters lift you up.
Put your legs around me, show me that
you'll never give this, never give this
up.

I'm not quite sure why, and I can't explain how,
but it makes perfect sense that you float to me right now.
Like a toy of the world, random boy meet girl.
The sky huddles around, says "God look what we've found."
Could it be that I sleep? No, I'm sure that it's real.
because I feel what I feel, what I feel , what I feel.
What I feel.

Fall in
and let the waters lift you up.
Put your legs around me, show me that
you'll never give this, never give…
Fall in
and let the waters lift you up.
Put your legs around me, show me that
you'll never give this, never give this
up.

I bet that we can, and I'm sure that we will,
but I don't pay any mind. I need not think of that until...
My jaw trembles in awe from all the things that we saw.
My eyes salted by sea and salted now by you.
Now what should I think? What should I do?
I never ask myself these needless things with you.
Never with you.

Fall in
and let the waters lift you up.
Put your legs around me, show me that
you'll never give this, never give…
Fall in
and let the waters lift you up.
Put your legs around me, show me that
you'll never give this, never give this
up.

O brother we've lost him for good this time, he's far out at sea
O brother we've lost him for good this time, could it finally be
O brother we've lost him for good this time, he's far out at sea
O brother we've lost him for good this time, could it finally be

Fall in
and let the waters lift you up.
Put your legs around me, show me that
you'll never give this, never give…
Fall in
and let the waters lift you up.
Put your legs around me, show me.
Put your arms around me, show me.
Wrap yourself around me, show me that
you'll never give this, never give this
up.

I'm not quite sure why, and I can't explain how,
but it makes perfect sense that you float to me right now.

In The Sun
You look so beautiful in the sun
where the current goes and the river runs.
All day we're asking, "what should we do?"
What more than this is decidedly true?

All I want to do is stay outside with you.
All I want to do is stay outside with you.

Tongue tied your bare skin brings me delight,
an old fashioned feelings for a modern day knight.
Soak in all this vessel can take,
and turn my white into a slightly baked.

All I want to do is stay outside with you.
All I want to do is stay outside with you.

Sorry to intrude, I was just passing by.
I didn't mean to steal the light away from your eyes.
But I don't mind; I kind of like the shade. 
I know that I will see the light again
someday

You look so beautiful in the sun
where the current goes and the people come.
All I can see is gold white and blue,
and on warmer days a wavering hue

All I want to do is stay outside with you.
All I want to do is stay outside with you.

My Irish Dancing Girl
Hey! What are you waiting for? Get up, get up let's dance.
Ignore the girl that fled out the door; she's only in my past.
Kiss me now and take me home, I'm too drunk to drive.
Who would have thought you'd still be here six months time?

But Ay love, that's the stuff, don't be afraid to cry.
You drive me mad, but I'm still glad, I'm glad, glad your mine.
Follow me now I know the way, open the bottle and celebrate.
Don't forget to cut the cake and throw it all
into his face.

But lo now there's pain, I see it all again, I want it gone.
Why such the strain? What is there to gain nothing at all?
Oh but all you had known, all you were shown was a fist.
Was that the twist you were looking for?
Spin it all and try once more.

And I will show you a light that will never respite.
I will give you a gift with my own open fist.
And if you can forgive, and just let it all live
I won't tell you again that it's over my friend.

Hey! What are you waiting for? Sit down, sit down relax.
You haven't a need to be angry at me; just look at all the facts.
Leave it alone and let me be, you're too young to know
that all of these things are pulled on by strings that only you control.

But ay love that’s the stuff, it's only made you cry,
so how could it be that you're still here in one year's time?
Follow your shrink she knows the way, open the bottle and medicate.
Don't forget to pick up the glass and throw it all
into his face

But lo now there's pain, I see it all again, I want it gone.
Why such the strain? What is there to gain nothing at all?
Oh but all you had known, all you were shown was a fist.
Was that the twist you were looking for?
Spin it all and try once more.

And I will show you a light that will never respite.
I will give you a gift with my own open fist.
And if you can forgive, and just let it all live
I won't tell you again that it's over my friend.

I'm not afraid of what this could be, but maybe I ought to be
I'm not afraid of what you do to me, but maybe I ought to be.
I'm not afraid of what you could be, but baby I ought to be.
I'm not afraid that you'll go bat shit crazy, but clearly I ought to be.

Hey! What am I waiting for? Get up, get up and flee.
I can't believe I let it go on. It's pure insanity
Forget how it was, that's not it is, it's time for me to go.
Maybe it true, it's all cause of you and your mental overload.

But ay love that's the stuff, and I've got none to give.
You drained it all, and it's dissolved. How's a man to live?
Follow my heart it knows the way. Away from you is the only way
Don't forget to open the door and slam it down
into her face.

Praying For Peace
Most of the time I get what I need.
Most of the time my grass is green.
Most of the days I rise to the east,
Looking for answers and praying for peace.
Looking for answers and praying for peace.
When the things you want most they bring you no relief,
you’re left looking for answers, praying for peace.

Most of the time I know what is best.
Most of the time I prefer what is less.
Most of the days I believe yet confess
that some of the days they just feel like a test.
When everything falls into one giant mess,
and I ask myself lord when can I find some rest.
Yeah so some of the days they just feel like a test.

Tell me why
not identify
and why
be afraid to cry?
Tell me why
not open up your eyes
to the world

Most of the nights a cool wind is there
silently sweeping my guilt from the air,
and though I believe what I get must be fair
it seems like a chore just to make myself care.
When what it all was wasn't really what's there,
and so all I want now is for something to share,
but it seems like a chore, so I'll just leave it there.

Tell me why
not identify
and why
be afraid to cry?
Tell me why not empathize?
Tell me why
not open up your eyes
little girl?

Looking for answers and praying for peace.
Looking for answers and praying for peace.
When the things you want most they bring you no relief
Your left looking for answers, praying for peace.

Steady as She Goes
If you see the end in sight, are you even on the right road?
And if you feel something's not right, are you afraid to let go?
Let it all go.
Steady as she goes.

And if you feel yourself give in, is it giving in at all?
Maybe that's just what you want, but you've been trained not know
to let it all go.
Steady as she goes.
Steady as she goes.

If you row against the tide, how can you go with the flow?
Resistance always slows the pace, but most of us don't know
to let it all go.
Steady as she goes

If you're thinking of yourself, then who will think of you?
Maybe it seems too much to give, but if you only knew
to let it all go
maybe you know.
Steady as she goes

Well if you wanted out of it, why did you get into it?
Just tell me.
If you wanted to have more of it, I would have given all of it.
Just ask me
Well if this is how it's gonna be, I guess that's ok with me.
Just show me
that you were all I thought you were, even though it was a blur
you know me
you know me,
God you know me
Steady as she goes

Them Good Days

Hey there, wouldn’t you suppose
that more of us would know
that the earth is spinnin
out of control?
Hey babe, wouldn’t it be sweet
if we could run naked through the streets
and not give a fuck, 
cause we're not stuck,
and I’ve given up on given in.
My I
think I’d like to know
the reasons that it goes.
Are you sure it what’s your lookin for?
A life without war?
Yes I’m sure.

It’s not easy to have them good days
with all the things the news has to say,
but I’ll find a way
to have one hell of a day.

Hey there could the truth be told
or has it all been sold
into a whirlwind spinning
out of control?
Then babe, maybe it'd be said
that there's something we can spread
from the top of the trees
to the air that I breathe,
so I’d give up on given in.
My I
think I think I'd like to know,
cause then I’d help it go
Is it all how you thought it would be?
A plenty of peace?
I’ll take it please.

It’s not easy to have them good days
With all the things the news has to say,
but I’ll find a way
to have one hell of a day.

Why don’t we put the fight away?
Lay down your arms and lift your voice to say,
"We are the youth of today!
And now's the time to spin the world our way."

Cause there isn’t time left,
and if it goes unchecked
then all that we’ll have left
is something I won’t say.

Hey there, wouldn’t you propose
a new way from the old
and let the waters flood out of control.
Then babe, a new seed would be sown,
and when it will have grown
I won’t give a fuck,
cause we’re not stuck,
and I’ve given up on given in.
My I
think I’d like to know
the reasons I don’t know. 
Are you sure it what’s your lookin for?
Peaceful and pure?
Yes I’m sure.

It’s not easy to have them good days
With all the things the news has to say,
but I’ll find a way
to have one hell of a day.

Stream of Consciousness 1
God save me,
demons when I close my eyes.
Heaven will persuade thee.
My eyes don’t even dilate because my life's a Trip.
I’m never sure how I should act,
I’ve never loved like this.
Never loved so so completely that I could say to another
goodbye, goodbye,
goodbye goodbye good bye goodbye
Forever

but shrouded in my candle’s scent
too sweet it makes me cough
still comforted by the brothers gift I took without him looking.
I smile and I hope inside that this is all a phase, a small part inside of me that I can wave away, but I know that it is not. I’m stuck with what I am inside, a man, a soul, a child that seems right now to want to hide.
my temple looms in front of me, my grass is green right here, yet I’m remote and far away as if she wasn’t near My pictures, my screen, my life, my blood, my my my, you you you me me me, ours theirs everybody's, whose why and when all at the same time hands collapsed I never needed effort so why why now, no, yes always, yes, always always yes to you my love, my sweet my eyes, goodnight, you deserve it and so do I right now, I won’t take a word back I can’t not one my every thought is you My every, i’m done

What is it that we write to one another, you and I, yes I’m talking to myself.
I don’t know where to begin Daniel, I won’t even think about ending, but let me not stop, not once, and revise what I have wrote, even to correct the foul imagination of a perturbed or angry youth who might scream out in mental aggravation. That is what we need sometimes, a sledgehammer to screw the world on tight, one final thrust, a quarter turn smack that knocks things in perspective, or out of well…well that would just be stupid, then I’d just be rambling, and it makes no sense to ramble to yourself, why not get straight, straight to the point, I feel a little woozy. I need to sit down.
We can’t all go crazy though, then we’d all be sane and we’d have to start over again.
I guess, I know, you're right but where does that leave us, there is no us, only me, only one, a super consciousness dividing itself into the different duties we’ve learned to fulfill,
but it’s when it’s all let out that the real beauty will come. 

Stream of Consciousness 2
Maybe I opened my head a little too much,
so my brain fell on the floor.
What was I doing, rubbing it in your face?

Not Spring Unless You're Here
There are irises blooming in our walk way
right before the door.
White and speckled over by
black random polka dots,
and yellow at the center
of the plants quintuplet flower.

It’s lighter now
early in the morning,
acquaintances from the fall are back to say their bit,
chirping, or crawling, or sticking to the window pain,
who in a week will be utterly unappreciated
and completely taken for granted.

The warmth hits my skin but travels no deeper.

As time floats on it’s obvious
that a change is coming near,
Though the path bears flowers it’s 
not spring unless you’re here.