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My Hero
04:03
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My Hero
w/m Bryan Stevenson
At 5 years old I believed in you, looked up to you
The cowboy from way out west
At 17, I met the man who lost his wife, his love, his will
retired from the mess
Fighting to keep things off his chest
Years have passed and you have passed and all that’s in the past
One thing that lasts
You’ll always be my hero
You’ll always be superman
I never got to tell you
but every now and then I know
you …are…right… here
in my dreams...
come to save the day
my hero
I always heard the story of how You took a bullet when you stormed the beach
In a box full of old letters now I read about it with my own eyes,
in your own words I see,
bravery was never out of reach
Whenever I’m in doubt
I think about
The heroes who have come before
That’s when I close my eyes
There I find
the strength to try a little more…
*Dedicated to the Memory of Paul Edward Reeves and Larue Leroy Stevenson – My Grandfathers
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2. |
Remain
04:44
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You Remain
W/M Bryan Stevenson
The Sun comes up it’s a new day
And the race begins once more
When I fix my eyes on earthly gain
Can’t find the peace I’m looking for
I can feel you drawing closer
Asking me “Where have you been?”
With your mercy’s new, You are unchanged
And your Whisper pulls me in, pulls me in
Seasons come and seasons go
But your love’s steadfast – the same
Mountains may crumble the Sky may fall
But You remain
You Remain
When Storms of life surround me
And the Waves are crashing in
You shelter me, protect me
And your Whisper pulls me in, pulls me in
Seasons come and seasons go
But your love’s steadfast – the same
Despite the Trials and the way things appear
You remain
You Remain
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3. |
Your Will be Done
03:21
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Your Will Be Done
w/m Bryan Stevenson
I try to keep this ship on course
turn to the right and wind up wrong
I step aside, fall under your reign
In my weakness you are strong
Your Kingdom come
Your will be done
I find in you a resting place
Hide me in your presence
Abundant Love, Abundant Grace
Renew my mind to innocence
Your Kingdom come
Your will be done
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4. |
I Cry Out
03:55
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I Cry Out
w/m Bryan Stevenson
I cry out with no reply
All these questions and I don’t know why
You ever said
You’d never leave
I wake up to another day
And wonder if you ever have anything to say
If silence is golden
Why am I left holding the pain?
I’m out of tears
I’m on my knees
I can’t see you…
Do you see me?
When you’ve spoken, I pushed you away
Tell me how long can your patience stay
And look right past my lack of focus
You tried to give me my hearts desire
Despite the obedience you require
You offered me bread
I didn’t notice…
You cried out time after time
Looking for your will, not mine
Stumbling in the darkness with My hand right here to guide you
I only asked for your broken heart
You kept it hidden and torn apart
I can only heal the wound if you let me stand beside you
I’ve numbered your tears
I’ve heard all your pleas
I’m holding you
Do you see me?
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Prodigal from a small town
w/m Bryan Stevenson
You’ve made some mistakes in life
Can’t decide if you know wrong from right
Thought you’d do better on your own
Lost the will to stand up tall
Took a punch you’re prepared to fall
Need to run to your father but you just won’t go
Lost sight of heaven
And it’s a long way down
Wonder can you be forgiven
Yes you can, take it from me
Another prodigal from a small town
Forgiveness is just a prayer away
Deliverance comes any day
Take his hand and he’ll lead you home
The door is open, the future’s bright
From the darkness, into the light
No longer have to make it on your own
Catch a glimpse of heaven
Walkin down streets of gold
However can you be forgiven
Yes you can, take it from me
Another prodigal from a small town
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6. |
Into the Rainbow
02:52
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7. |
Nothing Left to Say
03:50
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Emptiness and Promises
I’ve thought about pain
I’ve thought about lies
What happens when emptiness and promises collide?
You thought about…
you
And how it’s best to never see things through
Now the words have gone and silence remains
There’s nothing left to say!
Will things ever change?
Will I know if they do?
I never imagined being hurt this bad by you
So, What happens now?
When it’s so obvious that Faith and Hope left town
And Conversation ran the other way
There’s nothing left to say!
Without a doubt I know
There’s more to life than this
Before another moments gone
Please, walk away
I’d rather you not beg
Or waste another tear with me
Truth be told enclosed in the pain…
There’s nothing left to say,
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8. |
Calling in Favors
02:47
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Calling in favors
w/m Bryan Stevenson
It’s about time
It’s about me
You might think it selfish
But to avoid insanity
I’ll stop waiting
For a change and
And a long overdue, heartfelt apology
I’ve asked myself
How did I wind up here?
Now I’m calling in favors,
Gone are yesterday’s fair-weather friends
Without eyes open
It’s hard to see how this tragedy
Will end
You avoided
Conversations
That could somehow lead
To someone accepting blame
I’ve listened
And what you’ve spoken
All sounds like
A never-ending game
Now I’m calling in favors
Thanks to yesterday’s fair-weather friends
My eyes are wide open
And it’s clear to see how this tragedy
Will end
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9. |
Another Day
04:54
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Another Day (Ironies’ Reprise)
w/m Bryan Stevenson
She ducks down the alleyway
And feels a cold dark chill
Impatient for the ecstasy of Mother Nature’s thrill
A thousand tiny needles in alabaster guise
As she draws her final breath she hears Ironies’ reprise
11 years he drove the team bragging almost every day
'til he fell off of his mighty throne and landed on disgrace
called himself a raconteur just to cover up the lies
Pride comes before the Fall to the sound of Ironies’ Reprise
Turn your eyes turn the Wheel from all the bitterness they feel
just sit back and hear the music play
When their lives lay in waste from Evil’s unrelenting chase
then ask yourself 'Will they ever go away'?
Weakness rules – never strong, deception that they don’t belong
Do they deserve to live another day
As I stare into the looking glass the man staring back at me
reflects on the question 'are you who you're s'posed to be?'
no beat was missed when I said 'yes' and I failed to recognize
complacency leads us in a dance to Ironies' reprise
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10. |
Rearview
03:27
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Life in the Rearview
w/m Bryan Stevenson
They say hindsight sees clearly
But I disagree
Dwelling on all of the things that I’ve done
Violently grabs ahold of me
My freedom is robbed by guilt and shame
Peace gives way to fear
That’s when your gentle voice calls to me
Reminding me that you’re near
Forgetting what I’ve left behind
I press on toward the prize
Despite all of the pain I’ve caused you remain true
Then I know I can’t live life in the rearview
I’m not saying you won’t make mistakes
But they can’t consume you now
It’s difficult sometimes to live by grace
Still I know it’s enough somehow…
Not my strength, but your sacrifice
Not my blood, but yours paid the price
Forgetting what I’ve left behind
I press on toward the prize
Despite all of the pain I’ve caused you remain true
I know this life won’t always please you
When I fall teach me how to stand when it’s hard to
Then I know I can’t live life in the rearview
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11. |
Everything
03:49
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Everything
w/m Bryan Stevenson
I read the headlines,
See the news, wonder how
Anyone can make it
Without a woman like you and solemn vow
I ask myself what did I do,
To find a lover, find a friend
At the end of the day the chaos remains
but a smile from you and I pretend that
Everything’s gonna be alright
At least it will be when I close my eyes
And find peace in the dark at night
Everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
I know it will be when I close my eyes
And find you in the bed at night
Everything’s gonna be alright
The sun comes up slowly
Open my eyes it begins again
You and I can make a difference
Working together that’s what He said
Before we hit the ground running
I say a prayer we’re on our way
Gotta stay focused
Gotta believe throughout the day that
Everything’s gonna be alright
I know it will be when I realize that
He has already won the fight
Everything’s gonna be alright
Everything’s gonna be alright
So long as I have you by my side
And find you in the bed at night
Everything’s gonna be alright
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12. |
Cry
03:38
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Cry
w/m Bryan Stevenson
take it back to the start
before you gave up
before innocence got stripped away
and left you broken, torn apart
searching for the missing words you wished that you could say
cry - I hear you while your heart is speaking
I - I'll carry you while you are seeking
My Love - don’t you give up on me
As you walk another mile
avoid the bumpy road that always leads to pain
and don't forget you can rest awhile
learn to enjoy the Sun, not just put up with the rain - and
cry - I hear you while your heart is speaking
I - I'll carry you while you are seeking
My Love - don’t you give up on me
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13. |
Stay Young
03:37
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Stay Young
w/m Bryan Stevenson
Its Baby dolls and storybooks
Then you grow much too fast
teenage boys take second looks
they aren’t lookin’ for love that lasts
You’re not a disappointment
The thought never crossed my mind
I just want you to learn from this
And leave the past behind
And
Stay Young
Don’t hurry into Growing old
You’ll find out what I mean
Stay young
Take the time to find yourself
And hold on to your dreams
Stay young
Remember that I’m here for you
No matter where you are
and you’ll always be my little girl
my Love is never far
The job and the worry,
The bills and the pressure
Don’t wish your life away
Don’t miss your adventure
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14. |
Breathlessly
04:14
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Breathlessly (Song for Emma Grace)
What started as a love affair, is now a mystery
and where we go from here is where I want to be
set out to find the beauty of another day
greet the morning with a smile and we're on our way
the intrigue of this moment will eclipse the past
a brand new life a feeling unsurpassed
with dreams to dream and new worlds to explore
laughter and tears and so much more
You're so close, I can feel you breathe
listening to your heart beat
the wonder that is you leaves me with no words to say
Holding on breathlessly
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15. |
Start Over
03:43
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Start Over
Music by William & Bryan Stevenson
Words by Bryan Stevenson
Stepping stones and milestones are tough to drag along
Sort out all you need to know and put in a song
Don’t try too hard to please everyone or you’ll find yourself alone
Just love as you want love and plan to reap what you sow
I don’t know everything
But this I’ll say, you get to start over everyday
Don’t work too hard or push too hard when push comes to shove
You’ll forget who you’re working for and lose what you love
Remember when you fall down to get back up again
‘Cause that’s how you learned to walk and you did that before you ran
I don’t know everything
But this I’ll say, you get to start over everyday
Please take my advice
It’s what got me here today
I didn’t always listen to it myself and I paid a price
a price I don’t want you to pay…
I don’t know everything
I won’t pretend to know everything
Sometimes I don’t think I know anything
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Bryan Stevenson Myerstown, Pennsylvania
Music that comes from the soul and lyrics to match…BSB draws from a deep well of Blues, Rock & Soul with the purpose of reaching listeners on deeply personal level. Live shows always take on unique personality as they spread out and explore sonic boundaries. A Solid Rhythm Section, tasty guitar hooks mixed with powerful vocals take the listener on a musical journey within well-crafted songs. ... more
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