DETERMINED

Your new man’s a workaholic

And his roommate’s always home

He doesn't want to date in public

Says he wants you for his own

You can’t call him at the office

It’s a rule you must abide

He doesn't talk about his past

Swears there’s not a thing to hide

Always shows up with a present

You spend all your time in bed

Said he didn't get your message

His phone must have been dead…..

Sister use your head! 

Oh…

~~~*Chorus*~~~

How determined are you girl… to walk away with him

How binding is the bargain… that your heart’s caught up in

Do you honestly believe… that you’re solely adored

Well ditch the delusion girl… Cause there are plenty more

You will have to play his game, to get the deal done

Know there is no guarantee… you’ll be the only one

You fell in love with mayhem… the outcome could be grim

How determined are you girl… to walk away with him

~~*~~

So do not call him anymore

And don’t wait for him at home

His pride will wonder whats going on

When you don’t pick up the phone

He’ll show up at your door real quick

Open it, and grin all sweet

And if you will, be dressed to kill

Tell him you have friends to meet

Brush against him as you lock the door

Leave him with a goodbye kiss

Now you have just become the challenge

That your man can’t resist

Oh you’re good at this!

Once you get the hook inside his mouth

You make sure and set it right

Don’t start to reel him in too fast

Or he will try and fight

Don’t slack off once you know he’s caught

Make him proud to be your man

And give off a little mystery

So he’ll swim into your hands

Just stick to the plan! 

Yeah…

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

You have to be determined

If you want this kind of guy

Stimulate and Electrify

Every corner of his mind

Don’t you let him see it coming

Blindside him constantly

Be a siren and a lady

Always a mystery

That’s determined

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

How determined are you girl… to walk away with him

How binding is the bargain… that your heart’s caught up in

Do you honestly believe… that you’re solely adored

Well ditch the delusion girl… Cause there are plenty more

You will have to play his game, to get the deal done

Know there is no guarantee… you’ll be the only one

You fell in love with mayhem… the outcome could be grim

How determined are you girl… to walk away with him

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

THANKS A LOT

The Ex called to yell this morning

Said you need to watch your Son

And don’t you dare call up your Mom

The minute we get off the phone

I’m putting him in the car right now

We’ll be there in a little while

God, thanks a lot, for the big thumbs up

When I walked her down the aisle

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You Coulda locked the door, every single time

She tried to get in my truck

You coulda trapped me in the elevator

When I went to get the tux

You coulda struck me dumb with lightning

Smote the flowers I would bring

I think it was cruel, to let me play the fool

And give that girl a ring

~~*~~

Well, of course, she had to stop this evening

Yeah, I had a great time with him

But when she knocked on the front door

The sun hid and the clouds moved in

I growled, and said, it’s a little late

For the warnings you perform

Yeah, thanks a lot, for the big thumbs up

That helped me avoid that storm

I get sick each time…I have to see her face

Shudder when I hear her voice

But to see the best thing in my life

I just don’t have any choice

So I stand up straight, hold it all inside

And I try not to throw up

The minute that she is out of sight

I delight in our sweet Son

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

I don’t believe that everything’s predestined in this life

That God condones all the broken homes

Or the pain of any child

But I do believe that he can see, and judge us, everyone

I joke with him, about the big thumbs up

But can’t thank him near enough

I’ll put up with that Ex 

Until my days are done

I've already thanked her once

Now I thank God for my Son

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Thanks a lot…

You didn't lock the door, every single time

She tried to get in my truck

You didn't trap me in the elevator

When I went to get the tux

You didn't strike me dumb with lightning

Smote the flowers I would bring

Yeah it was cruel to let me play the fool

And give that girl a ring

~~*~~

Well God…
It’s all said and done
And I thank You for my Son
~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

ALL THE TIME (a duet)

(Hers)

You can count up every wildflower
In this field where we lay
Every branch on every tree
That grows and gives off shade

You can walk down to the riverbank
Add up every tiny rock
It still won't total near the times
You've occupied my thoughts

Every bubble on the foamy sea
All the feathers on a birds fine wings
Every God-given wonder perfectly combined
You can add them up and not get enough to find

A number near the times...
You've occupied my mind

~~~*Chorus*~~~
You smile and say 
Baby don't you see
That's a pure impossibility
But it's nice to know that I am on your mind
All the time
You laugh and pull me close to you
Surrender your heart
Knowing mine beats true
Absently counting every flower that you find
All the time
~~*~~

(His)

You can count up every nut and bolt
In every car that's made
Every cent to every human
Who works to draw a wage

You can walk into a cotton field
Add up every single pod
It still won't total near the times
You've occupied my thoughts

All the hair on horse's manes
Every mile traveled by plane
All things by God and man 
Perfectly combined

You can add them up
And not get enough to find
A number near the times
You've occupied my mind

~~~*2nd Chorus*~~~
I smile and say 
Baby don't you see
That's a pure impossibility
But it's nice to know that I am on your mind
All the time
You laugh and pull me close to you
Surrender my heart
Knowing yours beats true
Absently counting every penny that I find
All the time
~~*~~

Finale
~~*~~
Yeah..
I know it seems impossible
To love someone so much
That everything becomes a stepping stone
Leading up to their next touch
And every little, tiny thing, in the world, you find
Cannot surpass
No matter what you add
The person on your mind
All the time...
~~*~~

TeresaLynnJohnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com

Copyright © 2013

OVERCAST

Mmm mmm mmm…

Ahh ahh ahh…

Oh hazy night…

Release your capture

Let it shine…

Oh dusky sky…

Gift me the pleasure

Of the light…

Believe me when I tell you

This is something that I need

Oh lazy night…

Set the moonlight free

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Oh I wish I had the magic that would cast a crucial spell

I’d wipe the darkness from the skies, and free the light myself

I wouldn’t stand here begging to the grievous, somber gloom

I’d seize the dazzling sun

Harness the lustrous moon

Dispel the mournful…

Overcast of you

~~*~~

Mmm mmm mmm…

Ahh ahh ahh…

Oh cloudy day…

Retreat and scatter

Share the sun…

Oppressive skies…

Grant me the treasure

Of the light…

Believe me when I tell you

It is vital what I plead

Oh dreary day…

Set the sunlight free

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Oh I wish I had the magic that would cast a crucial spell

I’d wipe the darkness from the skies, and free the light myself

I wouldn’t stand here begging to the grievous, somber gloom

I’d seize the dazzling sun

Harness the lustrous moon

Dispel the mournful…

Overcast of you

~~*~~

Mmm mmm mmm…

Ahh ahh ahh…

Oh reverent light…

Received and enforced

In my heart…

Blameless skies…

Forgive my demands

And my plight…

Believe me when I tell you

I was just too hurt to see

The needed light

It was inside me

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

I let you obscure the beauty… once striking in my life

Solicit the darkness, to shadow what was fine

I was ranting at the heavens, no sanity of mind

You overcast the light, until I pushed you aside

And waged a war for what was mine

I’m enveloped by the brilliance shining through

No overcast of you

~~*~~

~~~*Finale*~~~

Oh I always had the magic that would cast a crucial spell

To wipe the darkness from the skies, and free the light myself

No I don’t stand there begging to the grievous, somber gloom

I seized the dazzling sun

Harnessed the lustrous moon

Dispelled the mournful…

Overcast of you

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

DRINK AND DRIVE

He woke up in the hospital 

Not knowing why he was there

He couldn't move his legs at all 

And it hurt to take in air

He saw his wife beside the bed

Tried to ask her why she cried

And he couldn't back away from

The accusation in her eyes

She held something in her hands

Shook it out in front of him

The past came back, like a vicious slap

The room spun, as the lights dimmed

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You don’t shove your hand in boiling water

Use your foot to spring a trap

You don’t dance out on a busy freeway

Shake a Grizzly from his nap

You don’t buy a box of rat poison 

Sit and eat it like popcorn

Poor yourself a nice glass of bleach

And then drink it till it’s gone

You don’t walk up to a total stranger

Say I’m going to take your life

Well you might as well go and do it all

If you’re going to drink and drive

~~*~~

She heard the sirens, raised her head

Tried to climb out of her car

She'd only had a couple drinks

With her girlfriends at the bar

When she could finally stand alone

When the dust, and her mind cleared

She saw a smashed-up vehicle

And was sobered by her fear

The driver of the ambulance

Looked at her with unveiled hate

Said, lady she was just sixteen

Pulled a sheet over her face

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

He lost his Son, he can’t get him back

Ended up a fool, with no second chance

And she killed someone else’s little girl

He’ll never walk again, all she does is cry

The consequence of when you drink and drive

Is the total turning over of your whole world

Finding out that you’re a monster

They’re the sacrifice

Don’t drink and drive

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You don’t shove your hand in boiling water

Use your foot to spring a trap

You don’t dance out on a busy freeway

Shake a Grizzly from his nap

You don’t buy a box of rat poison 

Sit and eat it like popcorn

Poor yourself a nice glass of bleach

And then drink it till it’s gone

You don’t walk up to a total stranger

Say I’m going to take your life

Well you might as well go and do it all

If you’re going to drink and drive

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

NIGHTMARES

He kissed her, and said goodnight

Then drifted off to sleep

She closed her eyes, and silently

Prayed she wouldn't dream

But her cries woke him one more time

Screams broke his tranquil night

He shook her hard, shoved her away

And though she knew it wasn't right

~~~* 1st Chorus*~~~

She said I’m sorry…

It began as a dream

Of a beautiful evening

Before a nightmare took the lead

I can’t control them 

Once I fall asleep

You tell me to forget it

But these nightmare’s tunnel deep

~~*~~

He held her, and said I know

That was so wrong and mean

Just go to sleep, I’m sorry

It just gets to me

I will never forgive myself

Not being there, you know

And I can’t help but hate the way

That you can’t let it go

I feel like I am living through

A nightmare just like you

You will always be a victim

And I can't be here for you

~~~*2nd Chorus*~~~

He said I’m sorry…

That you can’t have sweet dreams

That every peaceful evening

Gets destroyed by your screams

You can’t control them 

Once you fall asleep

I wish you could forget it

Your nightmares are killing me

~~*~~

He was gone when she got home

The next day after work

She waited for the pain

But his absence didn't hurt

Though she knew she had once loved him

He was now a beaten man

He wasn't where he said he’d be

To meet like they had planned

She didn't want to blame him

When strangers got to her

But this was not the first time

He didn't keep his word

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

And you have got to know …if someone will be there

So you can learn to do ...what you need to do alone

If you can’t count on someone… that you count on

You’re better off …if you make it on your own

If there’s one thing he’s learned…I hope he learned

You keep your word

Because there are no sweet dreams…

Nightmares tunnel deep

~~*~~

~~~*Final Chorus*~~~

She said I’m sorry…

It began as a dream

Of a beautiful evening

Before a nightmare took the lead

She can’t control them 

Once she falls asleep

She won’t forget it

Because nightmares tunnel deep

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

GENERATION GAP

Grandpa came to stay with us

Mom said he's getting old

Please try not to upset him

Just do as you are told

She put him in my bedroom

Oh man he sure can snore

I've turned into a zombie

I don't sleep well anymore

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You wanna know about 

The generation gap

Come and talk to Grandpa

He's an expert on all that

Electronics are the devil's tool

Ink and piercings are not cool

Get your hair off of your ears

Stand up straight

Speak plain and clear

Wear a pair of pants that fit

And turn that music down a bit

Clear the room, so I can nap

There's your generation gap

~~*~~

We started watching old shows

That my Grandpa had

I got hooked on "The Waltons"

"The Andy Griffith Show", and "Mash"

He helps me with my History

Shoot, he lived through most of it

When my friends showed up to jam

I turned it down a bit

Hank said, man what's wrong with you

You're weirder every day

Quit hanging with your Grandpa

You're getting way too strange

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You wanna know about 

The generation gap

Come and talk to Grandpa

He's an expert on all that

Electronics are the devil's tool

Ink and piercings are not cool

Get your hair off of your ears

Stand up straight

Speak plain and clear

Wear a pair of pants that fit

And turn that music down a bit

Clear the room, so I can nap

There's your generation gap

~~*~~

Grandpa hid the TV trays

Said, we need family time

We eat at the same table

There's laughter through the night

I went to my first ballgame

We fly kites in the park

Go for a drive on Sundays

And don't get home till dark

I've never been so happy 

Feels right in every way

Didn't know what was missing

Till Grandpa came to stay

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

Now I find it hard to understand

How all us kids got out of hand

We all forgot what decent is

The "Me Generation" really lives

And I find myself laughing at

"Expression of Ourselves"

It's just dis-figuration

Who wants to look like hell

You don't have to agree with me

You're fine right where you're at

I want to be a man like Grandpa

Close that generation gap

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

You wanna know about 

The generation gap

Come and talk to Grandpa

He's an expert on all that

Electronics are the devil's tool

Ink and piercings are not cool

Get your hair off of your ears

Stand up straight
Speak plain and clear

Wear a pair of pants that fit

And turn that music down a bit

Clear the room, so I can nap

There's your generation gap

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

WILL YOU HOLD ON

You don't want to soar with me

So you won't even try

Eagles don't hang with turtles

They open up their wings and fly

I'm headed to the destination

I've mapped out for my life

I'll see you, if you get there

Go ahead, and take your time

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Or hold on tight

You too can fly

I'll take you where I hope our dreams come true

Where music is the language

And all words are a song

I'll take you there with me, it's up to you

Will you hold on

~~*~~

You are tired of the travels

Said, you'll stay where you are

The best things don't come easy

You have to fight, and yes it's hard

But when you make your mind up

You knock down walls that rise

You walk until you earn wings

So you can put them on, and fly

~~~*2nd Chorus*~~~

So hold on tight

You too can fly

I'll take you where I hope our dreams come true

Where music is the language

And all words are a song

I'll take you there with me, it's up to you

Will you hold on

~~*~~

You want me to stay here with you

Said, don't put on those wings

Forget how hard the travels

And that we all can change our dreams

Well those words don't apply to me

And I will tell you why

I haven't journeyed this far

To earn the right, but never fly

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

Don't beat me down when my dreams are found

You've always known my plans

Don't waste, and try to dam the path

To every thing that's built this man

You want to confine a spirit

That breathes through melody

Pulling out the feathers

So that I can't use these wings

~~*~~

~~~*3rd Chorus~~~

Oh just hold on tight

You too can fly

I'll take you where I hope our dreams come true

Where music is the language

And all words are a song

I'll take you there with me, it's up to you

Will you hold on

Will you just hold on

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson

Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013

THE WONDER OF YOU

The springs new blossoms

Bathed in the morning dew

A swan’s graceful presence

The skies array of blues

Raw power of stallions

Always free to run

Earth-quenching rainfalls

The Brilliance of the sun

Exquisite Orchids

The sea’s great mysteries

You entering my life…

Phenomenal to me

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Oh the wonder of you …teaching things I never knew

All I hear, smell, and see intensified… 

I could say I was receptive to the world I've lived in

Before your enchantment…that would be a lie

Oh , but now I’m so alive… shook the shadows from my eyes

The oppressive view of old, I can’t recall

You entering my life

Phenomenal

~~*~~

The taste off honeycombs

Sweet upon the lips

A baby’s first giggle

A Mother’s healing kiss

The blanket of clover

Over the meadow’s floor

Aroma of the pine trees

White sand , deserted shores

Lullaby of the waves

The salty air we breathe

You entering my life…

Phenomenal to me

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~

On and on, every gift from God, the fire in the sun , the road I’m on

I look at things, I've seen all my life, 

They're extraordinary through your eyes

What I once perceived, I can’t recall

The wonder of you

 Phenomenal

~~*~~

~~~*Chorus*~~~

Oh the wonder of you …teaching things I never knew

All I hear, smell, and see intensified… 

I could say I was receptive to the world I've lived in

Before your enchantment…that would be a lie

Oh , but now I’m so alive… shook the shadows from my eyes

The oppressive view of old, I can’t recall

You entering my life

Phenomenal

~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013
~~~Anna~~~

ME ~ N ~ JOB

I've been wandering this desert
Haven’t seen a single tree
Why’d I leave the gorgeous mountains
That was mighty dumb of me
Oh, and now I’m paying…
Sure hope this misery doesn't last,
That I get out of this desert…
Before this desert kicks my a--
Oh man, I know it can…..

Been floating down this river
Have your heartless self to thank
Shoved me off without the paddles
Stood there laughing on the bank
Oh, and now I’m praying…
Sure hope this current’s not too fast
That it doesn't flip me over
Cause I can’t swim, I never have
Oh man, I need a plan…

~~~* Chorus*~~~
The rain is a falling, as far as I can see
Why is there always a black cloud over me
I become aware 
I’m feeling sorry for myself
When there are people out there 
Living through an actual Hell
So far I've survived, sometimes have a decent life
And I’m learning how to go with the flow…
When I think I’m screwed
I just read the book of Job
~~*~~

Some guy smashed into my pickup
And it’s not paid for yet
Told the cop he didn't see me
When it’s fire engine red
Oh, and now I’m walking
Sure hope my agent helps me soon
The guy didn't have insurance
And it’s looking like I’m doomed
Oh man, I’m really screwed

I don’t walk around with blinders
Need to see what’s coming next
Took a class on meditation
Helps me when I’m feeling vexed
Oh, and now I’m thinking
This could be some kind of test
That I've passed with flying colors
When I haven’t quit him yet
Oh man,  I must be blessed

~~~*Lyrical Bridge*~~~
Yeah…Me~ N ~ Job are Brothers, but I hope I never see
The torment that afflicted him…my life is pretty sweet
I can make it through these obstacles, consider them a test
Set my mind to overcome... all the chaos and the stress
We may laugh about our scars, you never know…
If you think you've got problems
You just read the book of Job
~~*~~ 

~~~* Chorus*~~~
The rain is a falling, as far as I can see
Why is there always a black cloud over me
I become aware 
I’m feeling sorry for myself
When there are people out there 
Living through an actual Hell
So far I've survived, sometimes have a decent life
And I’m learning how to go with the flow…
When I think I’m screwed
 I just read the book of Job
~~*~~
If you think that you have problems
You just read the book of Job
~~*~~

Teresa Lynn Johnson
Wrdspnr@aol.com
Copyright © 2013