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Story of My Life
02:58
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Everybody wants to tell me how to do things right.
And they seem to think I'll give up without a fight.
It's so easy to give myself up to any passing fool.
Feeling empty feeling cheated feeling like I've lost my soul.
I said to leave my body alone
It's mine to give as I see fit.
Chorus
This is the story of my life.
Nowhere to turn, nowhere to hide.
I've got to find out who I am.
And so I say, "Leave me alone!"
I am told that "Everybody does it, why can't I?"
No one waits until they're married anymore, so why?
Give a little more of myself for something that's not love.
But the wounds have cut so deep, I'm feeling pressure from above.
I said to leave my body alone
I never knew I could say "NO!" (chorus)
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Dumb Love
02:32
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Spent an hour today looking out the window.
Hoping I could find a way...
...just to tell you 'bout the love I've got within me.
I can't find the words to say.
Placed your photograph in a frame before my mirror.
My crooked tie and wrinkled shirt...
...I don't notice them since my mind is always on you,
'Till my mind begins to hurt
Chorus
I want to tell you I love you.
I want to show you it's true.
My words keep getting in the way.
Dumb love.
I picked up the phone to call you from my bed room.
Speed dial never seems to work.
Feel my heart begin to pound within my body.
Stomach floating to my throat (chorus)
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One Name
05:06
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It was so simple when I was a boy.
Fireflies and dragons, good guys, simple toys
GI Joe swooped down to save the day.
It's not so simple right now.
I fell in love with that girl in PE
She was so pretty. My life, she set free!
My heart broke on that day she left.
Would that hurt go away?
Chorus
Everybody loses their way.
Everybody falls on their face.
Everybody doubts Him some day.
Don't lose hope now.
He'll meet you some day.
Now my daughter is learning to live.
Shrieks of laughter and joy that she gives.
Her hopes remind me I'm short of my goal.
Dreams that will never return.
Tough decisions I make every day.
Where to live, who to love, how to pray.
All my monuments fade away.
Nothing I build here can stay. (chorus)
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Amazing Grace
04:09
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Everytime
03:31
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Every time I try to tell you the words just come out wrong.
Every time I hold you near me my heart beats oh so strong.
Never thought I'd feel like this.
I'm afraid that I might miss
this chance we're together to say you make me strong.
So I give you my heart today.
I am yours and you are mine for always.
Every time I did things wrong you gave me another chance.
Every time life fell apart we made some other plans
Good and bad together,
you stuck with me forever.
Love just wasn't a feeling that fades when things go wrong.
We enjoyed the good times,
and we worked through those hard days, every time.
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Hatefilled Blues
04:41
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The first time she ever saw God’s love, was through the eyes of a hatefilled man. (2 times)
He spat in her face and called her names, killed with a gun in the name of love.
She was so lost and so confused, she had nowhere left to turn (2 times)
So she went to the clinic right down the street, looking for someone to hold her hand.
That’s where she met this angry man, a man who claimed he came in love (2 times)
He came to blow her doctor away, all in the name of Jesus’ love.
She never could see a loving God through the eyes of a hatefilled man (2 times)
If Jesus were here he wouldn’t approve of this Gospel of hate and fear.
We’ve hated before in Jesus name, and we take God’s name in vain. (2 times)
Christians are filled with hatefilled hearts, we’ve forgotten where we’re from.
Gays and freaks and drunkards and geeks are the subject of hatefilled blues (2 times)
We seem to forget that Jesus ate with sinners and drunkards and prostitutes.
How we could turn our world upside down if only we loved in Jesus’ name (2 times)
We are all sinners, aren’t you aware. No better than those we hate with a flaire.
Lost in our sin, He died on a cross. Now it’s our turn to do the same.
Our turn to die in Jesus’ name.
For righteous and sinners all the same.
Putting away those hatefilled blues.
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Wedding Day
03:55
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I've waited all my life for this my wedding day.
Making love tonight, my God, I just can't wait.
I've saved myself for my girl. No one else would do.
When I say I love her, I've no one else in mind
Chorus
Well let me tell you 'bout the sunrise. The sunrise.
It's so high, in the sky.
Well let me tell you 'bout the birds and the bees and the flowerin' trees
It's alright.
Come on baby it's alright, alright. It's alright.
Come on baby for tonight's the night. It's the night.
Come on baby for I see the light. And it's bright.
Come on baby let's turn out the light. Out a sight!
From what my friends have told me, I have been a fool.
But, I figure all I've missed are broken rules.
I've seen the pain it brought them. Broken hearts don't mend.
Shattered lives from passions given but not returned (chorus)
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How Great Thou Art
07:14
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It's OK
03:37
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Father called to me last night, over miles and miles of light.
Couldn't shake it free, had a hold of me.
Much grace and tears through all the fears.
And in that time we had, walking hand in hand.
He said to me,
"Just listen son, I'll tell you how your freedom's won."
Chorus
It's OK, it's OK.
Got my body and my soul.
I can't wait to have you living here.
Oh, my Lord, it's great to be right here.
It's OK, it's OK.
Heaven's gate stands wide for you.
When you're ready you will walk right through.
And we'll stand here and we'll wait for you
We miss you so. We miss you so
It's not long we're on this earth before it's heaven and rebirth
Got lots to do and I've got lots to say.
To share the grace, oh, hear me pray...
And in this time we have walking hand in hand.
He set us free, God's only son.
Don't worry now, your freedom's won. (chorus)
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Jesus Loves You
03:07
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Buddy you’re a lost man
And you’re goin’ no-where
Hopin’ you’ll be a big man some-day.
You’ve got mud on your face
You’re a big disgrace
Kickin’ your can all over the place.
Jesus, Jesus, loves you… Jesus, Jesus, loves you…
Satan’s out to get you, he
Passionately hates you.
He’s gonna take on this whole world some day
He’ll lie in disgrace
To bloody your face
Wavin’ his banner all over the place
Jesus, Jesus, loves you… Jesus, Jesus, loves you…
Jesus came to save you
Heaven bound He’ll take you
Breaking your will and turning you to God, He’s got
Nails in His hands
Blood on His face
Kickin’ Satan’s can all over the place.
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David L. Jones Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
David Jones is pastor of an urban congregation that ministers to at-risk youth, using music as a part of this outreach. David took over the worship band, Rejoice, in 1999, but soon decided he wanted to do edgier music. He founded Splintered in 2000, and they toured for 8 years. Since 2008, David Jones has been a solo artist, performing at community and worship events throughout the country. ... more
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