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AGAIN LAST NIGHT
BREATHE THE FRESH AIR
CUT LIKE A KNIFE
DADDY GOT A NEW PAIR OF LEGS
FLYING WITH ANGELS
MUCH BETTER NOW
NEVER
SAIL ON
STRONG AND STEADY
TAKE ME WITH YOU
WANT TO GET HIGH
WITHOUT YOU
YOU WERE THERE FOR ME

AGAIN LAST NIGHT

Words and Music by Paul Teerlinck

I went to bed with you again last night,
Even though you're miles away and nowhere in sight.
I could feel your heartbeat as you lay next to me.
I could hear your breathing so soft and sweet.

I went to bed with you again last night.
You whispered that you'd love me beyond the end of time.
I told you how my love for you carries me each day.
How in my heart we always touch. I never go away.

It's 2 AM. I still see your face.
I hope that it's not more than I can take.
There's a chance I may go insane,
Holding you close from a thousand miles away.

I woke up with you again today.
I could almost feel you gently touch my face.
When I closed my eyes awhile I could see your smile.
Your eyes were shining with the sparkle of sunrise.

I went to bed with you again last night,
Even though you're miles away & nowhere in sight.
I could feel your tender skin pressed against my side.
Peace filled my heart as I held you in my mind.

It's 4 AM. I can hear you say,
Don't you give up hope. Everything will be OK.
There's a chance I won't go insane,
Holding you close from a thousand miles away.

I went to bed with you again last night.

BREATHE THE FRESH AIR

Words and Music by Paul Teerlinck

Gonna pick me some daisies while I'm walking down the road.
I'm not feeling too lazy. I'm not feeling too old.
I don't know where I'm going and I've been where I've been.
I'm gonna' make the best hour the one that I'm in.

No more worry, no more to care.
I won't hurry, just breathe the fresh air.

Gonna plant me a flower in little garden patch.
I got a new idea that I'm ready to hatch.
And I got a can of water and I got a keen eye.
I'm gonna watch that flower grow up to the sky.

No more worry, no more to care.
I won't hurry, just breathe the fresh air.

I'll take my fishin' pole to a small runnin' stream,
And I'll talk to the turtles and I'll take some time to dream.
I'm gonna' look to the treetops and hear the birds sing.
I'm gonna' feel the earth stop when they flap their wings.

No more worry, no more to care.
I won't hurry, just breathe the fresh air.

I'm gonna' find me some sunshine when it's pouring down rain,
Gonna' watch all the hard times float down the drain.

No more worry, no more to care.
I won't hurry, just breathe the fresh air.
Breathe the fresh air, breathe the fresh air.
Breathe the fresh air, breathe the fresh air.

CUT LIKE A KNIFE

Words and Music by Paul Teerlinck

When we fought last night I got so mad.
I know I said some things that I shouldn't have.
I let my anger get out of hand.
Did I have to prove that I'm a man?
Did I have to show you that I was right,
When I used those words that cut like a knife?.

I used words that hurt, words of pride.
Used words that cut to prove I'm right.
I ask myself, Why, oh why,
Did I use words that cut like a knife?

I got nowhere to run. I can't hide my shame.
It's my own damn fault. It's only me I blame.
I face the mirror and the damage done.
I stabbed the heart of the one I love.
If I wanna to have you here in my life,
I can't use those words that cut like a knife..

I used words that hurt, words of pride.
Used words that cut to prove I'm right.
I ask myself, Why, oh why,
Did I use words that cut like a knife?

I'll show you that I can change,
If you'll give me the chance today.
Please give me the chance today..

I used words that hurt, words of pride.
Used words that cut to prove I'm right.
I ask myself, Why, oh why, Did I use words that cut like a knife?

DADDY GOT A NEW PAIR OF LEGS

Words and Music by Paul Teerlinck

Mommy says daddy went off to Iraq,
To fight for our freedom but he couldn't walk back.
A man in a car who wanted to die,
Blew up daddy's legs on a Saturday night.
I don't understand. It all seems so sad,
Daddy had to lose the legs that he had.
Mommy says daddy got new ones today.
I hope that real soon he'll be ready to play.

Daddy got a new pair of legs today.
The old ones seemed to be working OK.
But he went off to war and they took them away.
Daddy got a new pair of legs today.

Mommy says daddy's legs won't cost us a dime.
Uncle Sam buys these things all of the time.
And each night while he's still learning to walk,
We can call on the phone and all sit and talk.
Daddy says that sometimes he hurts real bad.
And he always misses the legs that he had.
But the new ones are made stronger than steel,
And they're light as a feather because they're not real.

Daddy got a new pair of legs today.
The old ones seemed to be working OK.
But he went off to war and they took them away.
Daddy got a new pair of legs today.

Daddy says that his legs are the price we must pay,
To keep the bad men far, far away.
It seems like there must be a better way.
I hope we can find it some day.

Daddy got a new pair of legs today.
The old ones seemed to be working OK.
But he went off to war and they took them away.
Daddy got a new pair of legs today.

Daddy got a new pair of legs today.
Daddy got a new pair of legs today.

FLYING WITH ANGELS

Words and Music by Paul Teerlinck

It's been a long road this journey of change.
I've struggled with hope on so many days.
But when I let go and let Spirit guide,
I'm filled with joy. I go for a ride.

I go flying with angels. On wings they take me away.
I go flying with angels. It's there that I want to stay.
Flying with angels.

When I take a moment to just sit and rest,
Let gratitude hold me, remember I'm blessed,
I feel the Spirit of Love grow in me.
The angels are calling, "It's time to be free."

I go flying with angels. On wings they take me away.
I go flying with angels. It's there that I want to stay.
Flying with angels.

At night in my bed when I'm lost in sleep,
There's visits from angels who watch over me.
They take me dancing all through the night.
And as we're laughing we sail to the Light.

I go flying with angels. On wings they take me away.
I go flying with angels. It's there that I want to stay.
Flying with angels.

And Jesus let me know it's time for me to go.
It's time for me to go.

I go flying with angels. On wings they take me away.
I go flying with angels. It's there that I want to stay.
Flying with angels.
Flying with angels.
Flying with angels

MUCH BETTER NOW

Words and Music by Paul Teerlinck

She found a new place to stay,
A small sunny loft where she feels safe.
She quietly makes the world go away,
By reading books day after day.

She sees no reason to change.
Now there is peace with choices she made.
She learned to let go of long held pain,
Glad she was able to walk away.

Her life is much better now,
Far from the stress and the crowds.
Her memories no longer stab her.
She's no longer bleeding from the hurt.
The wounds that took so long to heal
Have turned into scars she doesn't feel.

Sometimes at night when the moon shines,
She'll dance in the quiet with stars in her eyes.
She has a love no one else can see,
Dancing with her so gracefully.

Her life is much better now,
Far from the stress and the crowds.
Her memories no longer stab her.
She's no longer bleeding from the hurt.
The wounds that took so long to heal
Have turned into scars she doesn't feel.
Her life is much better now.
Her life is much better now.

NEVER

Words and Music by Paul Teerlinck

When you left me I was shattered, crushed and torn apart.
Never thought I'd ever mend my damaged heart.
With time came the healing, acceptance you were gone.
You needed to find yourself, find peace, move on.

I'll never hold your smile against you.
Never, ever, ever put you down.
Never harden my heart against you.
Instead I'll take this chance to bless you with a song.

You discovered secrets buried in your heart.
Found the truth, followed it, made a brand new start.
I discovered my love for you could never truly end.
Love could guide my way without what might have been.

I'll never hold your smile against you.
Never, ever, ever put you down.
Never harden my heart against you.
Instead I'll take this chance to bless you with a song.

You were not the answer to my forever dream.
As it turns out, that's what was meant to be.
I can't be bitter about sweet memories.
I'll always think of you tenderly.

I'll never hold your smile against you.
Never, ever, ever put you down.
Never harden my heart against you.
Instead I'll take this chance to bless you with a song.

SAIL ON

Words and Music By Paul Teerlinck

In the dark of night I feel lost on ocean waves.
Stormy seas are rolling. I'm shivering and afraid.
Should I journey on or turn my ship around?
Will I find treasure? Will my ship go down?
Secrets of the Universe are waiting to unfold.
I know that I must carry on if I want their gold.

Sail on my brother into the night.
In your heart you know your direction is right.
Sail on that voyage into the Great Unknown.
Enjoy the ride for there's beauty to behold.
Sail on to miracles of Love beyond belief.
Sail on to messages of hope for you and me.

As I stand my watch I can't see the way to go.
I know fame and fortune lie near that rocky coast.
Then Spirit calls , "Chart a brand new course.
Love's the real treasure that you're longing for."
Do I just let go? I know it's my choice.
In the stars I see God's Light. I hear His guiding Voice.

Sail on my brother into the night.
In your heart you know your direction is right.
Sail on that voyage into the Great Unknown.
Enjoy the ride for there's beauty to behold.
Sail on to miracles of Love beyond belief.
Sail on to messages of hope for you and me.

Sweet voyage of mystery I don't know what you hold for me.
I'll pray that Love will fill my sails. I'll navigate on faith.

Sail on my brother into the night.
In your heart you know your direction is right.
Sail on that voyage into the Great Unknown.
Enjoy the ride for there's beauty to behold.
Sail on to miracles of Love beyond belief.
Sail on to messages of hope for you and me.

STRONG AND STEADY

Words and Music By Paul Teerlinck

You're still here with me after all I put you through.
All the times that I ran away, then runnin' back to you.
You gave me a second chance. That's a hard thing to do.
I wanna give the best I can to be that strong for you.

Your love is strong. Your love is steady.
As we travel on I pray I'm ready
To be the one you dream of
And bless your days with my love
All I wanna do
Is be strong and steady for you.

And when life holds me down you hold me so close.
You look deep in my eyes and smile. You always let me know,
That no matter what it takes you'll be right by my side.
You always lift me up. I wanna learn to be that kind.

Your love is strong. Your love is steady.
As we travel on I pray I'm ready
To be the one you dream of
And bless your days with my love
All I wanna do
Is be strong and steady for you.

I wanna be strong and steady for you.
I wanna be strong and steady, yeah….

TAKE ME WITH YOU

Words and Music by Paul Teerlinck

Take me with you when you go.
I'm not sure I even know,
If there's a way I can survive
Not having you by my side.
You've been my light when I'm confused,
In the dark without a clue.
You've been my hope when I despair.
What will I do without you there?
Take me with you when you go.
Take me with you when you go.

We've shared so many laughs and tears.
Shared our regrets, shared our fears.
This place will never feel like home.
Take me with you when you go.

We would find a place to rest,
Where you won't fight for every breath.
I could help you on your way,
Because I know you can't stay.
Take me with you when you go.
Take me with you when you go.

Please take me with you.
I don't know what I will do.
You are my heart. You are my soul.
Take me with you when you go.
Take me with you when you go.
Take me with you when you go.
Take me with you when you go.

WANT TO GET HIGH

Words and Music By Paul Teerlinck

Dirty clothes balled up on the floor. Old bills stacked up by the door.
I don't know anymore just what I'm living for.
I lay here but I just can't sleep. Hoping someday I could get free.
But the rent's overdue and I can't seem to get close to you.
Somehow I still have a job and I'm still looking for God.
But answers come hard and living keeps gettin' harder.

I want to get high. I don't know a thing about flyin'.
And I'm just gettin' by. Sometimes I feel like cryin'.
I feel so tired sometimes. But I want to learn how to fly.
And I really wanna get high.

Questions run through my head. Would I be better off dead?
Will I find peace? Will this pain follow me?
I used to drive all night long with the radio blasting out songs.
I'd run away, always lost and afraid.
Now, there's nowhere to run. I've already tried all the drugs.
Women can't save me. Booze takes the heart out of me.

I want to get high. I don't know a thing about flyin'.
And I'm just gettin' by. Sometimes I feel like cryin'.
I feel so tired sometimes. But I want to learn how to fly.
And I really wanna get high.

I've been told if I follow my heart there's a way to make a new start.
Let Love be the guide on my way and I'll find the courage to change.

I want to get high. I don't know a thing about flyin'.
And I'm just gettin' by. Sometimes I feel like cryin'.
I feel so tired sometimes. But I want to learn how to fly.
And I really wanna get high.

WITHOUT YOU

Words and Music By Paul Teerlinck

We sit quietly as we watch the TV.
You want to touch me but it's just too much for me.
I want you to hold me but I won't let you know me.
I'm scared you'll show me you don't like who you see.

But I can't see who I am.
And I can't feel who I am.
And I can't be who I am
Without you. Without you.

I say that I'll call but I sit in the hall
Hoping somehow you'll know I need you now.
And the nights and the weekends seem like they won't end.
Locked in this prison I can't seem to let you in.

But I can't see who I am.
And I can't feel who I am.
And I can't be who I am
Without you. Without you.

I watch friends as they meet.
Now it becomes clear to me
Only love, our love will set me free.

But I can't see who I am.
And I can't feel who I am.
And I can't be who I am
Without you. Without you.

YOU WERE THERE FOR ME

Words and Music By Paul Teerlinck

When I saw only darkness in myself and in my life,
You opened up my eyes to the Light that shines inside.
And though I didn't take the chance to say it at the time,
Now I'd like to thank you from my heart. You were so kind.

You were there for me,
When I needed you most.
You gave me all I need.
You gave your love to hold.
You taught me to see the sun,
When I felt too blind to see.
You were there for me.
You were there for me.

Sometimes I still struggle with this path of life I'm on.
But when I think of you at night I remember to be strong.
You taught me to take the time to look into my heart,
So if I need to make a change I'll know just where to start.

You were there for me,
When I needed you most.
You gave me all I need.
You gave your love to hold.
You taught me to see the sun,
When I felt too blind to see.
You were there for me.
You were there for me.

You gave your love to me and that's all that I could ask.
It's all that really matters and all that really lasts.

You were there for me,
When I needed you most.
You gave me all I need.
You gave your love to hold.
You taught me to see the sun,
When I felt too blind to see.
You were there for me.
You were there for me.