Letters to Heaven

Invisible

2011-10-10T20:50:00.002+08:00

My child,

You see we've dug a hole so deep

We cant get out

We shoot for the stars

And now, were on our way down

And I've got to let you know, see youve been told, otherwise

And I know youre letting go

But tonight, hold on tight

Cos you are not

Invisible

Give us time

To look beyond ourselves

You are not

Replaceable

Give us time

To place it all together now

My child,

You see we got lost somewhere

In the progress

We all know

Were in this beauty chase

That we looked pass

The perfection on your face

And I've got to let you know, see youve been told, otherwise

And I know youre letting go

But tonight, hold on tight

Cos you are not

Invisible

Give us time

To look beyond ourselves

You are not

Replaceable

Give us time

To place it all together now

You are free

"I dont need no machinery

I just need a place to call my home

I dont need no breaking speed

I just need a hand to hold

I dont need no machinery

I just need someone to take me home

I dont need no breaking speed

I just need to find my soul"

Chasing

2011-10-08T10:24:00.004+08:00

I know I've been here before

So many times before

I think you don't wanna see me no more

With my face flat on the floor

Please tell me I'm wrong

Surrender

Is not a decision I made

Its a choice I have to make

Not a gamble I took

Its the only chance I have to take

Is not a prize I claim

Its a place I wanna be

Cos the only time I stand firm

Its when I'm down on my knees

and giving…

What isn't mine in the first place

I'm not the steady kind of guy

And I burn, with no steady kind of fire

But steady, is not what you require

Persistance, is all that you desire

In chasing your heart

Surrender

Is not a decision I made

Its a choice I have to make

Not a gamble I took

Its the only chance I have to take

Is not a prize I claim

Its a place I wanna be

Cos the only time I stand firm

Its when I'm down on my knees

and giving…

What isn't mine in the first place

Why does it get harder each time

It gets harder to lie

You see right through the very worst in me

You seeing through the very worst in me

Surrender

Is not a decision I made

Its a choice I have to make

Not a gamble I took

Its the only chance I have to take

Is not a prize I claim

Its a place I wanna be

Cos the only time I stand firm

Its when I'm down on my knees

and giving…

What isn't mine in the first place

Sirens

2011-10-06T23:58:00.003+08:00

We're so scared to fall

But fear is what that brings us to the bottom

We're sleeping with the pain

We've come to think we can't live without it

You see we're all finding our way

And victims to this human nature

Were counting down our days

Just hoping it'll be worth the wait

I hear the sirens pass me by

I say why oh why

I hear the crying in the night

I say poor boy please don't die

Next moment I wake up, the voices ask me if I am alright

You had a close one, and you barely made it out of here alive

Then I realize, I'm the one thats being saved tonight

Its not how many times you fall

Or how you jump back on your feet again

You see its not about you burning

Its about the fire your'e breathing in

I hear the sirens pass me by

Im singing why oh why

I hear the crying in the night

Im singing poor boy please don't die

Next moment I wake up, the voices ask me if I am alright

You had a close one, and you barely made it out of here alive

Then I realize, I'm the one thats being saved tonight

Its more than my breaking, its about the sacrifice you made

So as the blood enters my veins, I am awake

I am awake

Hallelujah

I'm falling to my knees

Sing Hallelujah

I'm falling to my knees

Hallelujah, Hallelujah

Ocean Road

2011-07-25T03:22:00.006+08:00

We welcome the sun, we welcome the rain. We curse the sun, we curse the rain. We are not permanent. Neither is anything about us or around us permanent. Everything will fade away, accept One

As inconsistent beings crying out for consistency, we search for the one thing that is constant. And through the different seasons, and our changing perspectives, we seek God. His beauty is everywhere, and we find Him in the different patterns of our life. Through our changing world, He is unchanging, unmoved, unshaken. The one thing we'll never figure out, yet the only thing that we'll ever be sure of.

I'm sitting at the backseat

On this winding road

And I find myself asking all the questions that have haunted me so

I look before me, unending life

But the storms that surround me just seems too much to fight

With all I have in this life

I find my reason when Im right by Your side

So catch me as I fall

And let me find You in the midst of it all

Chorus

Your love is an ocean

Let now the undertow take me in

Your love is a waterfall

Let now the cascades wash me clean

Your love is the endless skies

And just as the heavens are over all the earth

Your love is around me

Your love will never let me go

Im standing at the crossroads, staring at the signs

And I try so hard just searching for a reason for each breathe that I find

Like a grass in the wind, tossed from place to place

Holding on to grace, walking in the traces of You

Flood and sweep through my life

Yet hold me closely to Your side

Catch me as I fall

And let me find You in the midst of it all

Chorus

Your love is an ocean

Let now the undertow take me in

Your love is a waterfall

Let now the cascades wash me clean

Your love is the endless skies

And just as the heavens are over all the earth

Your love is around me

Your love will never let me go

Bridge

God.

Your'e the one thing that Im sure of

Your'e the one thing that I know

Will never end

Will always stand

Your'e the one thing I'll never figure out

Yet Your'e the one thing that I know

Will never end

Will always stand

Your love is the gentle breeze

That stills me within my soul

Your love is the calm

As I travel the seas unknown

Your love is the meadows

And the fields that I rest my head

Your love is the answer

Your love will never let me go

All I ever do

2011-05-27T15:37:00.003+08:00

I'd like to say I have the faith
To move the mountain to beat the grave
But I don't
I wish I could say I'm sure today
I'll stand for you all the way
But I can't
Cos theres something inside me that gets it all wrong
But it is erased, it gets lost in these songs

And all I ever do, I'll never make it up to you
But I live to breath each day

To worship You
To worship You
My God

I'd like to say I've learned from my mistakes
I'd like to say I have what it takes
But I don't
I'd like to say i'm not afraid
To fight the shadows to brave the pain
But you know I can't
Where do I stand in your perfect plan?
My answer found, as I lift up these hands

And all I ever do, I'll never make it up to you
But I live to breath each day

To worship You
To worship You
My God

Dear God, thank You

2011-04-06T00:42:00.003+08:00

And it amazes me

How you used this voice

With a timid Attitude

To speak to the multitudes

It amazes me

How You turned it into something good

And all I have is gratitude

That you would use this voice…

"Praise God in the great congregation; praise the Lord in the assembly of Isreal. There is the little tribe of Benjamin, leading them "Psalm 67:26-27 (:

God Youve made my dreams come true in ways I could not imagine. And I know this is just the beginning. Just thought I'd pause to think about Your faithfulness...

You miraculously turned my messed up life around Lord, I love You with all my heart

It was never a straight forward thing, and it never is…but what I know, Your hand is with me, Your rod, Your staff, it comforts me. Surely goodness and mercy will follow me all the days of my life.

Your power is made perfect in my weakness

Im still that boy, just with a different voice

Im still that boy, just with a different choice

To follow You…

tick tock

2011-03-21T23:15:00.003+08:00

We have made ourselves a home, in this mess we've made

We have made ourselves a bed, a bed in the grave

Tossing and turning, tossing and turning, what are you waiting for?

Tossing and turning, tossing and turning, what are you still here for?

So run, run, run out of this place

Run, run, run out of this place!

We have bound ourselves with chains, and cuddled in its warmth

We have chose to wait it out, to die in the storm

Settling down, sitting around, our bodies waste away

Settling down, looking around as the seconds fade away

So run, run, run out of this place

Run, run, run out of this place!

This world isn't getting any younger than the treasures we hold dear

The clock isn't ticking any slower than our hearts that beat with fear

If we could turn back the hands, we would make amends

But where do we go? Cos were never coming back here again!

We're never coming back, we're never coming here again

You gotta run, run, run out of this place!

Run, run, RUN OUT OF THIS PLACE!

Do you hear the sirens scream though those walls

Do you hear the sirens scream through those walls

So what are you still here for?

Beautiful end (let down the nets)

2011-02-05T22:39:00.007+08:00

Luke 5:5-6

Once in awhile I take a stroll down this path the winding one

Once in awhile I let doubt have its way over me

Cos I’ve rode the heights of the land, but I still taste the dirt on the ground

I listen up in the silences, but hope doesn’t make a sound

Hope doesn't make a sound

I've worked hard all night, and I haven’t got anywhere

But because you say so, Ill do this one more time

Toss and turn all night, but it seems so far from the end

But because you say so, Ill keep doing this over again

I walk to the fight packed my bags and said goodbye

But surrender is more than waving this white flag high

I know this path chosen for me, was not for me to choose

And I know you wont take away what you wont give back in full

With something more beautiful

We work hard all night, and were still hanging on the edge

But because You say so, we’ll do this one more time

We’ve been up all night, but it seems so far from the end

But because You say so, we'll keep doing this over again

Sometimes you gotta stay asleep with the nightmare, to see its beautiful end

Christmas wish

2010-12-25T18:48:00.003+08:00

Like little ones, we would bow before the tree

What lovely gifts, what presents are in store for me?

And by the fire, we would do some caroling

Busking in the joy the season brings

I ask You, would You grant me, my christmas wish this year

And suddenly, You make everything so clear

I fall to my knees

The greatest gift of all is hanging on the tree for me

As older ones, we would exchange expensive things

It may cost me, but its something I can afford to bring

But what present, what gift, would you bring the king of kings?

In this gift exchange, its a one way game

I ask You, would You grant me, my christmas wish this year

And suddenly, You make everything so clear

I fall to my knees

The greatest gift of all is hanging on the tree for me

The greatest gift hangs there on a tree for me

Like little ones, I bow before the tree...

Ceylon

2010-07-28T02:20:00.000+08:00

I am a poor boy, putting on the best that I have
And a sickness, is the only thing I have to bring

I am a poor girl, and to get there I must travel afar
But I won't be late cos I've a meeting with the King of Kings

I am a host, appointed by the heavenly hosts
So by the crashing waves thats where I'll pave the way for the Lord of Lords

I am an addict, addicted to everything wrong
And my only cure is to call upon the name above all names

And I know you won't reject their desperate plea
I know you won't hold back your hand that heals
I know you won't refuse to come down here
Cos the people are hungry here
The people are empty, and you're near

I have reason to believe you'll come
I have reason to believe you'll come
Cos you hear, and have compassion on the broken ones
I have reason to believe you'll come
I have reason to believe you'll come
Cos you heal, and you love the little ones

Hear their cry, and heal their land
Hear our cry, and heal our land

You

2010-07-28T01:52:00.000+08:00

Watch how the rain falls on the dry ground, and nourishes
The plants in the fields they rejoice, at the clouds above

Look to the sky without the street lights, and then you'll see
How it was mean't to be the countless stars, in the galaxy

Yet there's none of them compares to you
Theres no shooting star that shines as bright as you

When your dreams they fade and seem so far
Don't look at the signs to find out who you are
Look at me
Look at me

You are you
You are you
Because you're you
Because you're you

I love you, because you're you

Watch how the ocean beats the sand in sheer might, in harmony
They toss and they turn and they make you realize, how small you can be

Feel the earth shake in pure fright, beneath your feet
Cities built in years torn apart, so instantly

Yet my eyes are always fixed on you
There's no flower in the field as beautiful as you

When you're starring at the sea so still
Don't let your reflection tell you what to feel
Look at me
Then you'll see

You are you
You are you
Because you're you
Because you're you

I love you, because you're you

The Ride of your Life

2010-05-24T14:15:00.002+08:00

V1
If you wanna be free this is the party to be
C'mon, c'mon
If youve had enough of those morning afters
C'mon, c'mon

So go get your friends along
And we'll dance to the break of dawn
Our hearts still beating strong
And when they ask whats going on
I'll respond

Chorus
How can I comprehend the love given to me
I dont understand and it makes no sense how I am free
So would you take my hand, take my hand tonight
Come on board the ride of your life

v2
If youre done with the temporary fixes
C'mon, c'mon
If you wanna stand up and be counted
C'mon, c'mon

If youre sick of moving with the trends
You think its time to make ammends
To live your life for what its meant
This is your very chance
Your chance, your chance

Chorus
How can I comprehend the love given to me
I dont understand and it makes no sense how I am free
So would you take my hand, take my hand tonight
Come on board the ride of your life

This party is something more
than a drug that leaves you needing more
Its all youve been searching for
All and so much more
Much more, much more

To the Cross

2010-04-05T12:43:00.002+08:00

V1
Back to the cross I went
Where we first met, my friend
And I recall how I was lost, but now I stand here with you

Took my place at no cost
Wore my crown of thorns
I'm suppose to be the one, but there you bleed for me

I saw my saviour cry that night
You asked your father was there another way to make my blind eyes see...

Chorus
Then to the cross, on calvery
Tell me was it really worth saving me?
It still remains a mystery
How the King of Kings hangs thiere on a tree
And He thought of me

v2
And I ask which hurt you more?
Was it the nails that you bore?
Or my heart that turned from you, My Lord

Came as a mortal man
Became the one we condemmed
Yet in your last dying breath all you cried was 'Forgive them'

I saw my saviour die that night
And now I'm kneeling at your feet hanging on for my dear life...

Chorus
To the cross, on calvery
Tell me was it really worth saving me?
It still remains a mystery
How the King of Kings hangs thiere on a tree
And how He thought of me

He thought of me, he thought of me?
How can it be, how can it be?
It still remains a mystery
How this precious grace is all for free
And its all for me

Oh that cross, on calvery
How can it be worth saving me?
It still remains a mystery
How the King of Kings hangs there on a tree
And He thought of me...

The storm

2010-02-18T22:56:00.004+08:00

I have seen
Blind man see
Dead man rise
They walk free

I have seen miracles
But they don't happen to me
I'm an expired miracle
Just waiting to be

But as I wait
You are here
The storm whispers clear
I need not fear

The waves form a cave around me
The best thing I could do was to lean on your shoulder
The currents are strong as can be
The best thing I can do is to lean on you

I have tried
To trust in me
I have drowned
So helplessly

I am a proud man
But I learn from my mistakes
Whats it gonna take me
Whats it gonna break

To let go
To lose my hold
Close my eyes and hope
That Ill stay afloat

The waves form a cave around me
The best thing I could do was to lean on your shoulder
The currents are strong as can be
The best thing I can do is to lean on you

Better again

2010-01-03T20:52:00.005+08:00

This is for the new yr, the years before, and the years ahead.

V1
Hey you, hey you in the corner
Are you the ghost from my past?
Reminding me of who I was before

Why are you, why are you so empty?
Do you see the chance of your life time
Thats knocking on your door

I'm still that boy, just with different voice
I'm still that boy, just with a different choice
To follow You, to follow You

Chorus
And I cant help wanting more
Cos Im higher than I was before

Every year it seems
I get more than what I ask for
I see more than what Ive seen
And this keeps getting better and better

With You!

V2
Hey you, hey you in the back seat
Why are you so queit?
Its as if your mouth has been tamed

Why do you, plunge your fist to the ground
Do you hear the voice around you
Calling out your name

I'm still that boy, just with different voice
I'm still that boy, just with a different choice
To follow You, to follow You

Chorus
And I cant help wanting more
Cos Im higher than I was before

Every year it seems
I get more than what I ask for
I see more than I have seen
And this keeps getting better and better

With You!

Gift Exchange

2009-12-11T23:26:00.002+08:00

Its that special time of yr again...this yr lets look at the concept of the routine gift exchange we do on christmas night. This ones called 'Gift Exchange'

Hows it feel to leave the place you love
To a race that did not deserve
You

Yet you came and asked for nothing in exchange
And became a slave to my sinful trade
You came along

When you were lying in the manger,
Hidden safe within the covers
Did you see the desperate faces
Longing for a saviour

To provide a solution
To this cruel earths conclusion
To come and save the day
And well say:

'Happy birthday'
The whole earth sings
'Happy birthday'
Cos its the happiest day
'Happy birthday'
The angels hail the King

Two thousand years ago on this starry night
A widow loses hope, she waits to die
Shes giving up the fight

Little does she know this special night
A little baby boy is humbly born to life
He can save her

When you were peering down from heaven
To this earth you created
Did you hear her desperate voice
Calling for a saviour

To provide a solution
To this fear and dillusion
To come and save the day
And we say

'Happy birthday'
The whole earth sings
'Happy birthday'
Cos its the happiest day
'Happy birthday'
The angels hail the King

And You came to trade the gift of Your life
To a world that greeted You with despise
On that bed of hay lies a mystery
How this Gift Exchange seems so unfair to me

Im an Impatient patient

2009-10-22T23:26:00.003+08:00

V1
Before Im done with one thing
Im on to the next
I just need to hold on to some thing
I just need a fix

Time is of the assence
Lets make it count
But when time is in abundance
I just wish the clock spins round
Faster...faster

C
Lord give me patience
And I want it NOW
Give me patience
I want it now

Cos to me silence is the most deafening noise
And to me being still is the most tiring choice
Oh let me hear your voice, I just wanna hear your voice

V2
I've never been good at
Waiting for things to happen
Nothing seems to work
Nothing brings me satisfaction

Oh help me learn to trust you
Help me learn to lean
That the only thing ill ache for
Is for you to be
Closer...Closer

C
Lord give me patience
And I want it NOW
Give me patience
I want it now

Cos to me silence is the most deafening noise
And to me being still is the most tiring choice
Oh let me hear your voice, I just wanna hear your voice

I know what you have is worth the wait

I know that you're here, in the wait

More than you know

2009-10-16T10:09:00.003+08:00

You may keep running away
And when I call you do not answer
But when you come crawling back, you don't need to explain

It did not last long the last time we met
It did not last long the last time you sat, by my shoulder
By my shoulder
Just let me say...

I love you, more than you think you know
Even in your darkess moment, I hope you know
Cos my love is bigger than what you make it out to be
And my love is bigger than what your tiny eyes can see
Oh my love is bigger than you
My love, is more than you think you know

I know how you feel
You feel you've some sort of debt to repay
But for the record just let me say, I would you anyhow and anyway

And you are never ever not beautiful
You are never not wonderful
To me

You are never not lovely
How can you ever be not lovely
To me

I love you, more than you think you know
Even in your darkess moment, I hope you know
Cos my love is bigger than what you make it out to be
And my love is bigger than what your tiny eyes can see
Oh my love is bigger than you
My love, is more than you think you know

corporate lives

2009-09-04T14:53:00.005+08:00

V1
Little boy
You don't know what its like to be out here
In this dog eat dog world
Where the climb to the top is full of blood and sweat and tears

Little girl
Oh the battles I fight just to make this life
A better one for you and me
With my transactions and my policies

Were living our corporate live$
We vote but we don't beautify
And we dontate but we won't sacifice our TIME

Cos
Were too busy working hard
Were too busy working hard
Were too busy working hard
But the proceeds, the proceeds goes out to you

V2
Older one
I'll never forget all you've done for me
Take heart I will
Always be there, to pay your bills

Hungry one
If only my hands could reach out to you
But i'll send this letter out
Praying someone will do something about you

Were living our corporate lives
We can't be there but we can sympatize
We wish you well and if only we all had more time..

but
Were too busy working hard
Were too busy working hard
Were too busy working hard
But the proceeds, the proceeds goes out to you

Bridge
We all need a little time
We all need a little time

Were all guilty of this crime
Were all guilty of this crime

Rain on my window

2009-08-21T16:01:00.003+08:00

Gonna jot this one down before i forget..its a song again about the least of them. The poor, the brokenhearted, the captive, the prisoner. Or whoever might be that forgotten person in your life that needs your help. A hard one to swallow, a Prelude to my other song 'bedtime stories'

Hey there, am I of any concern to you
And would stop if you saw me burn
Hey there, I'm putting on a brave front now
You won't see the real me crumbling down, crying out

Did you catch the tears that rolled down my face
Did you catch the tears that rolled down

Or are they like rain?
Rain falling on your window pane
So easily wiped away

Are they like rain
Rain crashing on your window pane
Just watch me drip away

Hey there, you talk about how strong your God is
And Im glad you have something for yourself to believe in
But if this God was the one who caused the clouds to cry tonight
Then can he feel my pain? Can he hear my plea?

Cos im screaming but no one hears
And theres no one to wipe these tears

These tears like rain
Rain falling on your window pane
So easily swept away

Are they like rain
Rain crashing on your window pane
Just watch me fade away

You see me, but do you feel me?

Rude awakening

2009-07-14T22:53:00.002+08:00

Follow me into the dark
But don't leave me there
Im scared
A rude awakening for this hardened hearts repair

Get rid of this shallow repentance
This false sense of security
Get rid of these lies of comfort
My death is my complacency

Empty rituals and mindless prayer
Will bring me & you despair
Unhelpful thoughts and heartless songs
Won't hold me up for long

Get rid of this shallow repentance
This false sense of security
Get rid of these lies of comfort
My death is my complacency

And I know the fall of me is my humanity
Its no wonder I keep slumbering in my selfishness
I'm tired of this half-hearted take at humility
Your arms outstrecthed again to my ungratefulness

Slap some sense into me
Cos I hate this reflection I see
Awake me from my sleep, awake me from my sleep

Get rid of this shallow repentance
This false sense of security
Get rid of these lies of comfort
My death is my complacency

And I know the fall of me is my humanity
Its no wonder I keep slumbering in my selfishness
I'm tired of this half-hearted take at humility
Your arms outstrecthed again to my ungratefulness

From my broken heart to yours

2009-06-28T01:23:00.003+08:00

"The Lord is close to the broken-hearted, He rescues those whose spirits are crushed"

V1
I'm not gonna tell you don't cry, cos I know that it hurts
And you don't have to pretend that you're fine, when you're down in the dirt

But when you feel like letting go
Feels like theres nothing left to hold on to
Hold on..
To the one that does not change
To the one thing in life that remains the same
Hold on, just keep holding on

Chorus
If you're going through the heartbreaks of life, don't lose control
Cos itll only be a matter of time, where you'll see the glow, in all this
If you're going through the hardships of life, stay strong and fight
Just know that Hes been with you all this time, and He's in control, of all this

V2
Theres always another side to this story untold
And someday you'll realise that you were'nt that alone

One day soon,
A stronger you will sing this tune
Hold on..
To the one that does not change
To the one thing in life that remains the same
Hold on, just keep going on

Chorus
If you're going through the heartbreaks of life, don't lose control
Cos itll only be a matter of time, where you'll see the glow, in all this
If you're going through the hardships of life, stay strong and fight
Cos what you have left is more than enough, and He's in control, of all this

Bridge
Who holds the universe?
Who made the heavens and the earth?
Who took the weight of the world?
Who holds your world in His hands, who holds your world in His hands
Who holds your world in His hands

Bedtime Stories

2009-06-14T18:32:00.004+08:00

I shake my head at the television screen
Theyre talking bout war again, and bitter things
A land of milk and honey for those who can afford
Our arms filled with destruction yet unseen

Then I go to bed
Thinking bout how our world has fallen
And I utter out a nobel plea

Won't someone help them?
Wont someone save them?

I walk down the pavements of these lonely street
At the side of my eyes, a begger on his knees
And theres the girl with such beauty in her eyes
Yet shes selling herself tonight, the only way shes known

As I walk on by
Thinking about all the misery
And i utter out this noble plea

Won't someone help him?
Won't someone save her?

My friend is hurting my friend is in need
Talks about giving up, and hopeless things
Why can't they see what I see
Why can't they spread their arms and just be free

I lie down here
Thinking about the mess we've created
And I utter out this noble plea

Won't someone help them?
Won't someone save them?
Why does no one help them?
Why does no one save them?

Then I close my eyes...

I close my eyes
And tommorrow I wake up again
The sun will rise
And everything will go on the same

I close my eyes
Put to bed these empty prayers
The light will come
And life goes on the same...
-----------------------------------------

Have they become just bedtime stories?

my conclusion

2009-05-31T20:42:00.002+08:00

I need you so
I need you so

I've been running around in circles
And I'm back here once again
Finding for the solutions
But im still clueless, less this conclusion

That I need you so, I need you so...

How many times must I fall?
For you to pick me up again
How many times must I realise
Again...

That I need you so, I need you so...

When everthing comes to nothing
When my crowns burn down to the ground
When I lose grasp of all I hold
When my heart stops beating again...
I need you so
I need you so

How many times will I fall?
How many times will I crumble?
How many times will I come crawling back again

How many times will I break?
How many times my heart will cry out...
I need you so
I need you so

.

2009-04-25T14:29:00.002+08:00

V1
I said 'Take away, everything of mine
The things that confine
This heart offered to you'

I didn't know, I was holding on so tight every night I cried
'I surrender all to you'

How can a swimmer take the ocean on, with his feet caught in the sand
Can a bird fly with its wings still in the nest?

Chorus
All I gained, is my loss today
But my broken heart will sing
Praise to the one
Who gives and takes away

V2
The only time that Ive truly won your heart
Is when im standing here with mine torn apart
And the only time that I'll ever give enough
Is when you take it all away, and theres nothing left to part from

Chorus
All I gained, is my loss today
But my broken heart will sing
Praise to the one
Who gives and takes away

You give, and you take away
Who am I to hold?
What is not mine anyway

All you give, is more than I deserve
I have more than enough and more
When Im riding here in your love

Choices

2009-02-13T20:39:00.003+08:00

Someone reminded me I havent wrote a fast song in a long time. Well I was thinking..its probably not the season in my life, being it a time of quietly trusting in the midst of lifes challenges and uncertainties, that I would be writing a fast song. But then I realised, again through talking to someone, the best way to tackle the hardtimes is to face them with a heart of thanksgiving and joy. Sometimes its just about being thankful for the greatest gift you have received alr. And everything just becomes brand new...

V1
It feels like im on the edge
On this line between life and death
So easy to rise or fall
Oh I dont know what took me this long

Just to find you
Cos everythings so good with you
Now that Ive found you, now that ive found you...

Chorus
Whoa...It feels so right I just cant explain
Whoa...Its suddenly so obvious to me
Whoa...And I know that I will never be the same
Cos youre here in my life

V2
The choices we have to make
The decisions that twist our fate
The moments that pass us by
Could define where our destiny lies

So glad I chose you
Cos everythings so good with you
So glad I chose you, so glad I chose you...

Chorus
Whoa...It feels so right I just cant explain
Whoa...Its suddenly so obvious to me
Whoa...And I know that I will never be the same
Cos youre here in my life

You set my feet to dancing
You set my feet to dancing
You set my feet to dancing
To dancing, to dancing...

Bringing heaven into hell

2009-01-13T12:54:00.003+08:00

V1
When every step
Is agony and pain
When the light dims
And the striving seems in vein

When my strength is gone
How do I carry on?
But then I realise, I realise...

How can this be a living hell? When youre with me
How can it be anything less than heaven? When youre here with me

Chorus
My fortress
Lift me above the waves
So I can breath...
My refuge
Lift me above the pain
So I can run...
To You

v2
You ask me to run
When I can hardly walk
You ask me to soar
When these fragile wings are torn

You ask me to face, this test of my faith
Will I let you down, will I let you down

But I can hold on a little bit longer, cos I'm holding on to you
I can be just that little bit stronger, cos I'm strong with you

Chorus
My hope
Lift me above the waves
So I can breath...
My shield
Lift me above the pain
So I can run...
To You

How can this be a living hell? When youre here with me
How can it be anything less than heaven? When youre here with me

My God
He lifts me above the waves
So I can breath...
My God
He lifts me above the pain
So I can run...

" Because he loves me, I will deliver him from pain
I will rescue him, for he acknowledges my name
I will cover him, in the shadow of my wings"
Says the Lord, says the Lord

The weight of the world

2008-12-28T10:27:00.003+08:00

Just our own burdens to carry, and its already too much to bare. The burdens of this evil world to carry, certainly a task no one would bring upon himself. Yet he held on..with all he had in him. Cos he knew he had to.

V1
Can't take this weight, the world is getting me down;
Im on the edge of breaking down
Daggers fly from end to end;
Piercing where it hurts most

I think I have the right, the right to complain;
Of all these wrongs that I face
Just so unfair, all the despair;
Too much for me

But then, I remember
The price you paid
This pain I carry
Is just a fraction of the pain that you had to take away

Chorus
You held on, cos my life depended on it
You endured, Cos all my hope was in your hands
Even when, the pain was all that you could bare
You held on, held on to the very end

v2
How heavy was it? The weight of the world;
On the shoulders of a man
Pressed down with force
With our fallen hands

I can barely go on, I can barely keep it up;
This burden on my back
I just keep falling, falling down again
Waiting for you to save me

Then I remember
The price you paid
This weight I carry
Is just a fraction of the chains you had to take away

Chorus
You held on, cos my life depended on it
You endured, Cos all my hope was in your hands
Even when, the pain was all that you could bare
You held on, held on to the very end

You held on, just for the chance I might return
You stayed strong, cos you could not bare to watch me burn
You held on, cos I would not know what eternity could be
If you had not held on

2008-11-07T12:48:00.000+08:00

What are we now?
But shadows that fade
What are we now?
But shadows that fade

When the light stops shining
We seize to exist
When the light stops shining
We seize to exist

Who are we now?
But dust on the scales
Without the potter
Our ambitions they fail

Our ambitions they fail
Our ambitions they fail
Who are we now?
But dust on the scales

Who is man?
But grass in the fields
And all his glory
Like the flowers they yield

But the grass withers
And the flowers fall
The valley rises
And the mountains fall

No sooner theyre planted
No sooner theyre sown
No sooner theyre rooted
No sooner theyre grown

That we fall down
We fall down down down
We fall down
We fall down down down

Do you not see?
Do you not hear?
Lift your eyes and look at the heavens
See the stars shine clear

Do you not know
Have you not heard?
Do you not know
Have you not heard?

Our Lord is the everlasting God
Creator of the ends of the earth
He will not grow tired
He will not grow weary

His strength, gives strength to the weak and the poor
And the strong man will stumble and fall
But those who hope in the Lord
Will soar...

Before the rooster crows

2008-10-26T11:21:00.000+08:00

Sometimes I dont understand. Why am I ashamed of the one thing in my life I have to be proud of.

v1
You did not ask too much of me
I remember how you touched my eyes and made it see
Seeing things I dared not believe
I remember how you came into my life and made me believe

And how did you feel?
As you faced the crowds disappeal
Such rejection, you feel
The least I could do is to acknowledge you

Chorus
You gave me so much to live for
So much to die for
All I was searching for
All I searched for and so much more

And three times theyll ask me, who do you serve?
And even if I have to
Ill die with you
I won't disown you

V2
How could say I would do that to you?
Can you not see my heart that beats for you
How could you say I would do that to you
Did I not lay it all down just to follow you

How can it be true?
Did my feet not stand on the water too?
Even if all fall away, I never will
And the least I can do is to acknowledge you

Chorus
You gave me so much to live forSo much to die forAll I was searching forAll I searched for and so much more And three times theyll ask me, who do you serve?And even if I have toIll die with youI won't disown you
.
.
.
In the shadows, I cry to you
Why O why, did I deny you?
My Lord & King
This must be wrong
Did I feel this way all along?

Did it haunt you? While you slept in the grave
Did my betrayal leave those scars on your hands
Because of me, I chose to spare my own life
Because of me, you chose to give your own life

I gotta make this right, make this right, make this right
Im gonna make this right
I live for you even when it means to die...

Where do I run

2008-09-30T12:48:00.000+08:00

Sometimes we think we can hide from God. Especially when it comes the tiny short-fallings we have. We can become so used to accepting them that they become part of the motion in our everyday lives, and we could very easily put them off as nothing. These could be the very things preventing us from unlocking greater blessings from the Lord. When the Lord stretches out His hand to wake us up from this state of denial we have, as much as it may hurt, embrace it, dont reject it it. It says in proverbs, do not reject the Lords discipline and rebuke for He disciplines who He loves. This rude awakening is one of the greatest measure of grace we could be given. Are we in denial? Are we afraid of consequences? Are we running?

V1
I was thinking maybe you would'nt see
I was thinking maybe you'll let me be
I was thinking give and take..

I was thinking if I met you halfway there
I could make the mistakes
The ones I choose to make..

But right there, when I thought I was right
Your love rebukes me again
And I hate it, but I pray it will not end

Chorus
If I ran to the mountain top, you'll be there
If I ran to the depths of the earth, you'll be there
If I ran, you'll catch me, surely you will
Where do I run from the eyes that looked at me before the world began?

V2
Denial is what got me here
The constant refusal
To face the problem at hand

Running through the cracks
Riddling with the circumstance
The rules that cannot bend

Right there where I thought I was right
Your love rebukes my sin
And I hate it, but I pray it will not end

Chorus
If I ran to the mountain top, you'll be there
If I ran to the depths of the earth, you'll be there
If I ran, you'll catch me, surely you will
Where do I run from the eyes that looked at me before the world began?

Bridge
Before I saw you, you saw me
Before I chased you, you chased me
Before I made up my mind, you made up your mind about me
And im asking why, why..

Why an underserving wretch like me
Why an underserving wretch like me
Why an underserving wretch like me
Why an underserving wretch like me?

the ironic plea

2008-09-09T12:48:00.000+08:00

If I could turn back the motion
Ill go back to that moment
Your moment of agony

To wipe away the tears, the tears lost for me

Why do you weep? Why do you weep for me?
A cause so unworthy

All because, all because of the person
The man I chose to be

O such pain that I caused
I wish I could take it away, I wish I was in time to say

This is me,
This is what ive become
So dont bleed for me, dont bleed for me
Im just bound to turn around
And hurt you again, and hurt you again/
This is me, waiting for my chance to run
So dont fall for me, dont fall for me now
It aint worth
It aint worth the price to pay, the price you paid for me anyway

Here I am, so painfully aware of irony
Im suffocating, when all I need is you to breath

O such pain that I caused
I wish I could take it away, I wish I was in time to say

This is me,
This is what ive become
So dont bleed for me, dont bleed for me
Im just bound to turn around
And hurt you again, and hurt you again/
This is me, waiting for my chance to run
So dont fall for me, dont fall for me now
It aint worth
It aint worth the price to pay, the price you paid for me anyway

Clueless

2008-08-28T12:48:00.004+08:00

v1
Whats going on in that mind of yours?
Ive been looking for the answers
And all this while I thought I understood
But now I understand im just a fool

Cos do the grass ask the sun why it shines?
Or the sand swim against the ocean

And if you hold my world in the palm of your hands
Then these hands are up in surrender

Im done trying to figure you out
Im done being wise in my eyes
Im done trying to guess what youll do next
Im leaving whats beyond me, beyond me

Chorus
Cos im clueless, im clueless
When it comes to you
Im clueless, clueless, when it comes to you
All Im sure is the promise youve made
All I need is to know that Im saved
And with you by my side, I have a clue how to face this day

v2
O how you left me, so speechless
So in awe at the sight of you
And I admit today, im helpless
Im needing less of me and more of you

Im done trying to figure you out
Im done being wise in my eyes
Im done trying to guess what youll do next
Im leaving whats beyond me, beyond me

Chorus
Cos im clueless, im clueless
When it comes to you
Im clueless, clueless, when it comes to you
All Im sure is the promise youve made
All I need is to know that Im saved
And with you by my side, I have a clue how to face this day

Help me...
Help me know im not alone
Help me...
Know that with you I am strong
Help me...
Know youre above what gets me down
Help me...
Know you were with me all this while

Cos im clueless, im clueless
When it comes to you
Im clueless, clueless, when it comes to you
All Im sure is the promise youve made
All I need is to know that Im saved
And I love you...I love you...

And with you by my side, I have a clue how to face this day

August fifth

2008-08-05T23:00:00.000+08:00

Now I know,

Letting go is clinging on to You
Letting go is clinging on to You

Lord, you know how hard it was, for me to pray those words
But if its just one prayer you hear, then let that prayer be heard

And I will be still, in the times of testing
And I will be still, know You are God

The God of the World
The God of the Universe
The God of Kings
The God of the Small Things

The God of All
Im giving it all
Im giving it all, to the God of All

Let me no other option, then let it go to You
Give me no other choice, then to give it all to You
Trusted me with this, now this I trust with You
Im letting go im clinging on to You

'Take heart my child. Haven't I been faithful all this while?
Lift your eyes, and see the bigger view
If it hurts, then now you know its worth
And will I not carry you through, will I not carry you through?'

We like to learn the hard way

2008-08-04T21:00:00.000+08:00

V1
Why, O why?
Do I defy
The one thing thats good to me

Why, O why?
Do I try
But I end up in defeat

How many times must you lift me up again
How many times will I break your heart
How many times must I say how many times
How many times have you wept for me

Chorus
I need you to be here
When I come crawling back
To wipe away all the tears
And forgive everything I lack

V2
Why, O why?
Do I forget
The one that remembers me
Why, O why?
Do you forget
All my iniquities

Just like a man lost at sea, that sees the shores
Just like an infant child, wanting more
Just like as if, Ive never been here before
Im running back to you

Chorus
I need you to be here
When I come crawling back
Wipe away everyone of those tears
And forgive everything I lack

Cos I dont know who I am anymore
I need you to make that clear
I come to you with these requests cos Im nothing more
Than a sinner, with his face flat on he floor

And I come to you, with nothing
Hoping that nothing, would be good enough for you
I come to you, with nothing
Hoping that nothing, would be good enough for you

And the beauty is, nothing is the only thing thats good enough for you

Say It Out

2008-07-18T21:00:00.000+08:00

I was always the boy who kept his mouth shut/ the one who liked to fade in the background/ the one that wasnt heard/ the soft and timid voice/ the one that prefered not to stand out/ and listened to the opinions of others, a bit too much. Well, you never know do you, how somethings don't stay the same, and changes drastically, with a little help of course. Now I stand, with the mike in my hand, still shivering a little, but every bit assured, and im thinking, 'Wow'

Say It Out
V1
Sometimes it just frustrates me
How my mouth just betrays me
It betrays me, at the moment where it counts

Sometimes I just wonder
Why the words stay put at the tip, of my lips
Though its longing to come out

But today im sick and tired of being silent
Today, im sick and tired of being silent

Chorus
So Im gonna..
Say It Out, Say It Out
Cos I might never get another chance
I might never get another chance to
Say it Out, Say It Out
And Ill never know how badly
Somebody needs to hear me
Say It Out

V2
And today Ill lose consciousness
Of the things that surround me
Cos I don't wanna live my life full of maybes

And Ill never know what your reaction might be
If I never try..
But Im terrified, I will not lie

But today, I think its time I break the silence
Today I think its time i break the silence

Chorus
So Im gonna..
Say It Out, Say It Out
Cos I might never get another chance
I might never get another chance to
Say it Out...
And Ill never know how badly
Somebody needs to hear me
Say It Out...

How it amazes me, how He used this voice
With a timid attitude
To speak to the multitudes
It amazes me,
Turned it into something good
And all I have is gratitude
That He'd use this timid voice
To speak to you..

And today, Im sick and tired of being silent
Today, its about time I break the silence...

So Im gonna..
Say It Out, Say It Out!
(Cos salvations not meant to be kept inside)
And I might never get another chance
I might never get another chance to
Say it Out!
(For the sake of the one who gave me life)
And Ill never know how badly
Somebody needs to hear me
Say It Out

Conversations with the king (part II)

2008-07-11T21:00:00.000+08:00

You said, I hate to do so but I must
Remove the consequence, but I cant
Fast forward to the time where you'll finally understand
But for now, it just takes a little trust
It just takes a little trust

I remember a time, not so long ago
That I was afraid to admt, I was on the wrong road
Falling short, in every single way that was possible

And its hard to believe, that not so long ago
I grew sick of the blessings laid on my table
And just like that, threw it all away
Threw it all away

And Im sitting here in the silences
Asking myself again and again and again

Who am I? Who am I?
That I stand to testify, that I stand to testify
Who am I? Who am I?
That I stand to testify, that I stand to testify

I remember a time, not so long ago
When you knocked on the door and asked to come in again'
When I saw your face, so full of grace
I fell to my knees
And I begged, Please forgive me
Please forgive me

And You said, I hate to do so but I must
Remove the consequence, but I cant
But trust me that soon after you'll finally understand
And for now, would you take my hand again
Would you take my hand again

So Im here again, just like that day
Down on my knees asking myself again

Who am I? Who am I?
That I stand to testify, that I stand to testify
Who am I? Who am I?
That I stand to testify, that I stand to testify

And every heartache, I have to go through
I know its for a bigger reason than me
And I thank you, that you broke my heart
When you needed to, when you needed me to be
Trusting in you, just trusting in you...
Keep breaking my heart, keep breaking my heart for you
Just break my heart for you

For you..
For you..

You said, I hate to do so but I must
Remove this cup, but I cant
Fast forward to the time where theyll finally understand
But for now, my hands are growing weak..
I stand before a crowd watching me bleed
And here I am, starring straight into your eyes
Would you testify for me?
Would you testify for me?

Faithful One

2008-07-01T23:00:00.000+08:00

Here I come again, here before you
With not so much to ask, just to thank you, to thank you
If I had only you, it would be enough
All that I could ask, and more than enough, more than enough

How can I comprehend? The love you gave to me
I dont understand and it makes no sense how I am free
And ill say, you are faithful, faithful one
Faithful, faithful one

Time and time again, and over and over
Im hanging on the edge, holding desperate to your faithful love
Set on eternity, my heart waits patiently
For I know, salvation lives inside of me

How can I comprehend? The love you gave to me
I dont understand and it makes no sense, at your expense
You gave me new life, gave me all I need
Gave me hope, you are faithful indeed

How can I say enough?
Tell me... how can I say enough?

Here I come again, kneeling at your feet
Never lose your hold, never lose your hold on me

How can I comprehend? The love you gave to me
I dont understand and it makes no sense how I am free
And Ill say, you are faithful, faithful one
Faithful, faithful one

How can I sing enough?
Tell me...how can I sing enough?

In remembrance

2008-05-30T01:00:00.000+08:00

Help me Lord
Im a sinner to the bone
Give me a chance
And I will stumble and fall

You search me
For more than a melody
For more than a ryhme
For more than a tune, and I pray to you

That I remember, the hand that touched my blinded eyes and made it see
That I remember, the breath of life that breathed into my empty being
That I remember, that everything I give You is what You've given me
That I remember, that I remember

Lord if I forget You, let the music come to an end
If I forget You, take this gift back from my hands
If the applause, becomes my cause
Then let the new song come no more

If You're not in my voice, then let these words fall deaf to ear
If You're not in my heartbeat, then let it all cease right here
And if I can't take You with me
Then take me nowhere...

That I remember, the scars that paid the price for my broken life
That I remember, the outstretched arms of grace that clothed me in embrace
That I remember, that You spared my life, again and again and again
That I rememeber, that I remember...

If I forget You, let the music come to an end
If I forget You, take this gift back from my hands
If the applause, becomes my cause
Then let the new song come no more

If You're not in my voice, then let these words fall deaf to ear
If You're not in my heartbeat, then let it all cease right here
And if I can't take You with me
Then take me nowhere...

Lord again I plead to You, please catch me when I fall
And if your presence is not with me, then don't send me at all
And let the fire burn no more...

If I forget You, it'll be my very end
If I forget You, it'll be my very end
Don't let me forget You Lord
Please don't let me forget...

To Fall

2008-05-24T01:09:00.001+08:00

No one else to rely on
No other option but to worship you
Here in your dwelling..
I'll let my words be few

And I fall, I fall...deeper
I fall, I fall... deeper

Cos this love is unfailing, so its the love Ill fall into

No point in pretending
I come before you baring all my sin
Create in me a new heart
And cleanse me from within

And I fall, I fall, deeper
I fall, I fall, deeper

Only You can satisfy
Only You can satify
Only You

Cos Your love is unfailing, so its the love Im falling into

Just a glimpse of Your glory
Will take my breath away
Give me grace, give me mercy
So I can see another day

Here I Wait

2008-05-16T21:00:00.000+08:00

This song is inspired from the psalm, 130. When I read it I wanted to write a song on it, as it holds such a simple message with such honesty. The song also has hints of psalm 40, one of my favourite psalms, which carrys a simlar meaning to it. I like both these as they have notes of deep desperation and brokeness but at the same time, speak of grace and hope.

V1
In my soul lies a memory, so clear in front of me
Of the day it all began
On the long dark road, in the middle of the miry ground
It was there that I was found

And you see my transgressions
In your light my darkness revealed
And if your eyes saw me for the wretch I really am
Where would I stand?

Chorus
Full Redemption
Is this really full redemption?
Is it really true, I get it in full
Full Redemption

Love Unfailing
Love Unfailing
Is it for the taking, this love thats unfailing?
Love Unfailing

V2
I wait for you, my soul waits
More than watchmen wait for the morning
My soul waits, o for you
Just like the day, it all began

Chorus
Full Redemption
Is this really full redemption?
Is it really true, I get it in full
Full Redemption

Love Unfailing
Love Unfailing
Is it for the taking, this love thats unfailing
Love Unfailing

Bridge
Out of the depths, I cry to you
Hear my voice
Dont delay

Here I am weak
Here I am needing you
Come quick to save
Pave the way

Here I wait, here I wait

In the long dark night

2008-04-27T22:30:00.000+08:00

Just came back from hongkong. As beautiful a tourism spot, this streets once, and still is, a place of drugs and prostituition. On the back alleys, there is a hidden story.. of the very least of them. Repeated visits, unquenchable thirst.

Was priviledged to join my family to have a lunch meeting with pastor sam lye, of course I did little of the talking, only listening. Pastor sam is an ex drug addict, he used to be a gangster that tormented temple street. He even joined the police force and was corrupt as it could get. But God had a better planned, and I just stood amazed looking at how Jesus absolutely tranformed this man. Just hearing from him, I could see a true man of God. What an incredible story! Im starting on the book he handed to us, Miracles in the long dark night of Temple Street (english version), but im already so encouraged. When I reached back to the hotel, a simple chorus just resonated from within me "There is hope! There is hope for us. Praise God! We stand a chance. There is hope, in this hopelessness. There is hope in the name of JESUS." Yes indeed, it served as such a reminder, that no matter how bad the situation is, there is hope even for the most hopeless. Jesus Christ can break all barriers! There can be miracles when you believe- no mountain He cannot move it, no storm He cannot calm it, no problem He cannot solve it. Praise God

V1
This is for the young and old
The desperate souls
Passionate but our hearts have grown cold

I come here again
Again and again
But still this thirst is unquenchable

I seek pleasure, I seek wealth
But tell me where is the love?
Where is the love?

All I have is regrets
In this emptiness, in this emptiness

Chorus
"I try...I try
I try
But I fail

I try, I try...
I try, I try...
But I am but dust
A sinner to the last"

V2
This is for the beggar on the streets
Oh the sinful streets
To the passer-bys who pass by aimlessly

This is for the theif that takes
From the filthy, the weak
This is for the man that says 'you cant help me'

This is to the poor, to the sick
To the man that stands, on the edge of the ledge
To the rejected, the giving-up
The addicted, the aching hearts

Chorus
"I try...I try
I try
But I fail

I try, I try...I try, I try
But I am but dust
A sinner to the last"

Bridge
Just when you thought it was over........
Just when you thought you were done...
Just when you thought it was over
Hes coming closer
HEs coming closer
Closer
Closer

There is hope!
There is hope for us
Prasie God! There is hope for us
There is hope!
In this hopelessness
There is hope in the name of JESUS
There is hope in the name of JESUS
There is hope because of JESUS

Yes, there is hope

Traces of you

2008-04-15T21:00:00.000+08:00

Lord, what would I do without you? I would be so fearful, and uncertain, for life is full of doubts, and uncertainty. What would I do if I didnt have you to rely on? You are the only hope, the one I cling on to desperately. Teach me, teach me how to trust in you, I cant do it on my own. For blessed are those who trust in you, O Lord God Almighty.

V1
Im closer to the edge now
Im falling off the cracks of my sin
These scars they do not heal so fast
And the pain is filling slowly to the brim

I look up for an answer
I look down at my fears
The weight is getting stronger
And my will begins to slowly disappear

But when I am wounded, ill fight on
Cos when you were wounded, you fought on

Chorus
When my senses fail me, I trust you
When my heart grows weak, I trust you
When I walk through the battlefield, I trust you

I trust you, I trust you

V2
You promised me youll never leave
You promised you would stay
So however far you may seem to be
I know that you are with me all the way

Cos even the darkness
I see traces of you
These traces I will look to
I'll follow through

and when I am weary, Ill hold on
Cos when you were weary, you held on

Chorus
When my foes they surround me, I trust you
When the path ahead I cannot see, I trust you
In the midst of the raging seas, I trust you

I trust you, I trust you

V3
You turn my valley of tears, to a place of springs
My endless fears, to this song I sing

Some rely on their strentgh, but I rely on you
I put my hope in you, my only hope, my only hiding place, my only joy, my only love, my only everything

Bridge
Hold on, cos im falling, im falling down
Hold on, cos im falling, dont let me
Dont let me fall down, hold on
Hold on, Hold on

One life, one chance

2008-04-09T21:00:00.000+08:00

V1
Im sorry
Sometimes sorry does'nt cut it enough
I stand here helpless
Sometimes helpless does'nt say it enough
I'm running empty
Theres nothing left I know

Forgiveness that caught me by surprise
The chance that Ive needed all my life

Chorus
So give me some time, just give me some time
To make it up to you (though I never can, and I never will)
Give me some time, give me some time to make it up to you
I've got one life left to try, I've got one life to make this up to you (though I never can, and I never will)
So ill try with all my might, ill try my best,
To make it up to you (though I never can, and I never will)

v2
Take me back
To the place that I belong
Take this reject
To the place he rejected once
Take me nowhere
If im going there without you

A price that I cannot afford to pay
Yet the judge took my sentence all away

Chorus
So give me some time, just give me some time
To make it up to you (though I never can, and I never will)
Give me some time, give me some time to make it up to you
I've got one life left to try, I've got one life to make this up to you (though I never can, and I never will)
So ill try with all my might, ill try my best,
To make it up to you (though I never can, and I never will)

Bridge
And I know
I will never meet the mark
But would help me
Help me take this spark
And turn it into flames
And turn it into flames

So give me this chance, just give me this chance to make it up to you
Would you show me, show me, how to make it up to you
Though I never can, and I never will

WLFWF, TGBTG!

2008-03-31T21:00:00.016+08:00

Where do I begin, where do I start? Of how God came through for us, making this event a complete success, to His glory. Amazing, truly amazing. I could go on and on, about everything that happened… But really, this event is for the giver, not for the blessings he has showered. If something is truly in line with God’s objective, won’t He want it to succeed even more than you yourself do? After all, He is the one that births a compassion for the lost inside us, He is the one that wants the people to come back to their first love. Again, I could go on and on. But lets just say…God is good and faithful! All the time(:

I thank everybody involved in the event. We had a great time! Was really super enjoyable experience. Hope to rock out again like this real soon!

Below is the lyrics of the songs sang during the main segment of the event.
1. Prodigal
2. Nothing in exchange
3. The Fathers Pain
4. Redemption
5. A quiet prayer

Prodigal

2008-03-31T21:00:00.013+08:00

This song came out from a time where I felt so unworthy of Gods forgiveness. I felt that I had hurt God over and over and could not comprehend how God accepts back again and again. I told everyone the song meant a lot to me cos my whole life, I was the prodigal son. Prodigal means wasting something given in abundance. I was blessed all my life, given beyond what any one could ask for. Yet I rejected it all, I was not even grateful for my parents God blessed me with who showered me with love. Therefore I was like the prodigal son, feeling so unworthy when I stood at redemptions doorstep. Not only was I accepted with wide open arms, I was crowned…

Verse
Cast away, everything that is'nt you
Break away, the selfishness
Cos im sick and tired of running away
I don't wanna do this anymore
Today I remeber your love for me
But can I once again walk through that door

Chorus
If I could count the stars in the sky
Could it compare to how many times
I broke your heart
But still here you are with open arms

When the world is cold here I kept warm
This was the place I found my strength
Take cover
In the shelter of your wings
Here I find myself again

Verse
Tear them down, all the pride deep within
Demolish every barrier, that keeps me here from you
Cos this sinning has'nt got me anywhere
But spinning around in endless circles
Today once again im turning back
Today I decide im coming home

Chorus
If I could count the stars in the sky
Could it compare to how many times
I broke your heart
But still here you are with open arms

When the world is cold here I kept warm
This was the place I found my strength
Im coming back
Into the shelter of your wings
Where I find myself again

Bridge
Far away
Is that you i see
Staring back, staring back at me
Running fast, running fast to me
Calling out, calling out to me
Is that you I see?

Redemption, knocking at my doorstep
I lay me down
I aint gonna turn from you no more
I've had enough, of what this worlds to offer
Take me back
To the place that I belong

Nothing in Exchange

2008-03-31T21:00:00.011+08:00

When you love someone, you wish that someone will feel the exact same way about you. And its not always the case. And love is when no matter what the person does to hurt you, you’re still gonna love the person the same. I wrote this song and sang this song on behalf of someone, someone who felt that exact same way about you and me.

V1
Where do I begin, where do I even start?
Of everything that keeps us apart
And I ask for nothing, but ill ask just this one thing..
Do you feel the same?

Cos I love you, and theres nothing you can do about that
Nothing you can say, nothing will outweigh
Cos theres no price I would not pay.
And I ask for..

Chorus
Nothing in exchange
You may never have heard of me
I could just be a distant figure
And you can hurt me over and over...
But I will still love and care for you
And I will still wait for you
And I hope that youll love me back, and I hope that you love me back

V2
If only you could realise, if only you could see
My love is all that you need
And this song will not be enough, cos words just are not enough
To explain the depth of my love

My love is strong, stronger than youll ever know
Nothing you can do, nothing you can say, would be able to repay
And I give this love for..Nothing in exchange
(chrous)

Anywhere you are, I would be there for you
And to the depths of the grave, I went there for you
Come and take my hand, and your search will come to an end
Trust me when I say, that I am the way
When I speak the truth, that I am the truth
And I have given you my life, cos I am the life

No matter what the cost, I would do it again
Cos when everything is lost, my love will remain

Nothing in exchange
You may not even know who I am
I might just be a distant figure
And you might break my heart over and over..
But unconditional love
Came down to die from heaven above
Just for the hope that youll love me back
Just for the hope that youll love me back

the Fathers Pain

2008-03-31T21:00:00.008+08:00

What is emphasized here, is not the physical pain, but the emotional pain Jesus went through. Taking the sins, burdens, sicknesses and death upon himself. And He had to do it alone, even His father in heaven had to turn away from him. What agony, what agony. But there was no other way…

V1The darling of My kingdom, fell to the ground
With his hands tied up, spat on by the crowd
Only to obey, to make his Father proud
Against his own will, he said let your will be done

When you knelt there and prayed
The tears fell from your face
Father take this cup from me, but only if You please
But it breaks my heart to say
That there is no other way
To see my children once again, to see my children once again

Chorus
No other way, I love them anyway
My Son, dont cry
Look to your crown, that awaits you here in heaven
But I have to turn my back on you now, Im turning my back on you, my child

V2
The blood you spill will bring them back to me
The tears I spill, will wash them clean
In your dying breath you shouted to the sky
Have mercy on them, for their sin is now on me

And all I wanna sayIs my son how much I love you
But you knew this would come, I cant speak to you for now
I hear you crying out
Father why have you forsaken me?
But this only ends when I say 'it is done'
And I cant be with you for now, My son

Chorus
No other way, I love them anyway
My Son, dont cry
Look to your crown, that awaits you here in heaven
But I have to turn my back on you now, Im turning my back on you , my child

Redemption

2008-03-31T21:00:00.004+08:00

What you heard was just the bridge of this song, but im gonna put the whole song up anyway. First the sinner ‘God if you hear my cry! Come help me, come save me…’ but at the end it was Jesus who was shouting ‘God, if you hear my cry! Help me, save me’ when he was on the cross. This signifies the transference of our sin and pain from ourselves to Jesus. The ultimate price was paid.

(V1) The sinner:
"Who am I, who am I
Is this all I’m meant to be?
Fighting a war on the inside
Yet no one hears my screams
Is there a way is there a way?
Some way out of this
Is there anybody out there?
Come and rescue me.."

(Pre-chorus) The friend:
"Listen my friend there’s a way out
Look inside you and you’ll find that it’s real
Nothing you have done does deserve this
But He’s knocking, He’s knocking

(Chorus)
Don’t let this moment just slip away
Don’t let the distance keep you from His face
It’s only by love, it’s only by grace
Listen my friend, don’t hesitate
He’s wanting to hold you, if you just let Him reach
He’s wanting to love you, it’s the way its always been
Now is the time, now is the day
Don’t let Him wait, Don’t let him wait"

(V2) Sinner:
"But who am I, who am I?
Just a sinner in your eyes
What must I do to repay You?
To make this life worth"

Friend:
"Forgiveness that’s beyond understanding,
Face the unconditional love
Fall into the arms of the father
Now He’s running, would you run?"

(Bridge) Sinner:
God if you hear my cry
come help me, come save me
God if you hear my cry
come rescue me
God if you hear my cry
come help me, come save me
God if you hear my cry
come take me away..

Away... Away…
Let me soar with wings like eagles
And rise above the sky
Away… Away…

God if you hear my cry, come help me, come save me
God if you hear my cry, come rescue me
God if you hear my cry, come help me, come save me
God if you hear my cry, come take me away..

And God speaks:
Son I hear your cry
I hear you, I always did
Son it’s up to you
To come home
Haven’t you always known
I love you, I care for you
I’ve been waiting for you son
To come home...

A quiet prayer

2008-03-31T21:00:00.002+08:00

This song comes deep from my heart. It’s an honest and real outcry, from a friend to another friend. The things of the world, pleasures and wealth gives you happiness that is temporary, but the joy of Jesus Christ is permanent, and will stay with you forever. I’ve rejected this love over and over, and once lived for no one but myself, leading a life without purpose. But there is no greater joy, then coming back to this love..

V1
You live for no one but yourself
You live for pleasures, you live for wealth
But still you sit alone at night, and theres an emptiness inside
And through the highs and lows of life
You just watch this world fly by
And as the seconds run away, I got to let you know today

For One so loved the world
That He gave what He loved most
So that whoever would believe
Will have hope for eternal life

Chorus
So dont turn this offer down today
Put down this barrier you create
What if tommorrow, holds nothing? What if tommorrow never comes?
Cos still right here you wait
In this emptyness you hate
What if tommorrow never comes, Will it be too late?

V2
You say my burdens too hard to bare
Well I've got something good to share
Something Ive found, that turned my life around

This moment is meant for you
This moment youve got to choose
Dont wait another moment, for the moment wont wait for you

The sin filled to the brim
Til there was no life left in Him
Though the blood soaked up his skin
It was heart that broke deep within

Chorus
Just so He could offer you today
So my friend dont hesitate
What if tommorrow, holds nothing?What of tommorrow never comes?
Still here today you wait
Here in this emptyness you hate
What if tommorrow, never comesWill it be too late?

So here you sit alone
Listening closely to this song
Maybe, just maybe, your lifes about to change
Dont say youre not good enough
Cos He doesnt ask for much
All you need to do is say a little prayer

Call on the name of Jesus
And today he'll set you free
Quietly as you close your eyes now
He will hear your plea...

"Jesus...O Jesus...
Come into my life right now
Take over, take over
Forgive me of my shame
And watch me rise again
Help me make these wrongs right
And in my life always be by my side..."

What Last Friday Was For

2008-03-16T23:02:00.003+08:00

This is gonna be the first time i share my songs publicly on such a big scale. Through this event, me and my band is gonna share how the cross has changed us, through our music and through our lives. Its gonna be exciting! This is not a rehearsed preaching session, its REAL, neither is it a performance; it will not display the bands strength, but its weakness, its weakness without God and our relience on Him.

To FCBC ppl:
How timely everything is, the whole month of seeking God..what ideal preparation for this event. Keep us in prayer yea! Through this month, ive decided not only to abstain from lunch(i try..), com games and tv, but also, i am putting off writing music. Its time to focus on the giver of the songs and not the songs. Anyway,i ts only when the relationship is set right, where the songs can start to flow.. Lord, break us, break our hearts again

The first love

2008-02-18T19:50:00.000+08:00

Its great that pastor preached a message about Gods love for us the same week I wrote this song. Its time to fall in love with our first love once once again, the creator of love itself, the true love itself. Let it not be just for this season, that we take time to spend with our heavenly father. I miss you Lord, its been far too long...

v1
Take me back to the start
Where it all began
When I first took your hand
And you sang to me that
I was yours, all along

Take me up to the stars
To take a closer look
To embrace the truth
And ill understand, once again

Chorus
This heart, it beats, it beats
These lungs, they breath , breath
This light, ignites just for you

Cos you are, the love that drives me on
The fire that burns within
The place where I begin
My one and only everything

v2
Tell me the reason why
Why I stand right here
Cos its hard to believe
This love comes for free

Tell me the answer why
Why the sun chose to shine
At a sky so grey
The darkness fades away

Chorus
This heart, it beats, it beats
These lungs, they breath , breath
This light, ignites just for you

Cos you are, the love that drives me on
The fire that burns within
The place where I begin
My one and only everything

Bridge
I would rather be last place in your race
Then be first place, away from your grace
You gave me the right to fight
To fight for all thats right

And whats right, is your love in me
So shine bright, my love, for all to see
Stay alive, flame stay alive
Dont ever die

Break me

2008-01-31T11:10:00.000+08:00

V1
How many times I lift my voice to you
How many times I say I will go for you
But how many times O Lord, are they really true?

Cos if it isnt you, it isnt true
And if indeed its me, then let me see
That this was never how you meant this to be..

Am I just using you to build my own success?
Am I just pleasing you to please the eyes of man

Chorus
Dear Lord,
Would you break? Break my heart again
Would you break? Break my heart again

Remind me where I stand
Remind me who I am
Remind me that its only by the blood of the lamb

No other reason I can sing this
No other reason I exist
No other option but to give all I have to give

V2
Lord you search my heart, the things I hide
You see the wrongs, I have inside
Nothing leaves your sight, o let your mercy override

And if I have to prove, what I do for you
Let me prove to you, and only you
Cos everything I do, Lord you see right through

Do I help the lame to build my own good name?
Lord are you my aim, or is this all for my own gain?

Chorus
Dear Lord,
Would you break? Break my heart again
Would you break? Break my heart again

Remind me where I stand
Remind me who I am
Remind me that its only by the blood of the lamb

No other reason I can sing this
No other reason I exist
No other option but to give all I have to give

Bridge
When I say 'take all of me', do I mean all of me, do I mean ALL of me?
When I say 'only you', does it mean only you, or ME and you?
O Lord this isnt right.. Would you make it right? Would you make it right?
Help me do whats pleasing, whats pleasing in your eyes

Falling short over and over again...

God be the solution

2008-01-14T15:37:00.000+08:00

"Be the change you want to see in this world"

How long, how long

v1
How long, how long will darkness prevail?
Will we keep chasing our tails
Will the good of man fail

How long, how long, will the soldiers die?
Another wink of the eye, another dagger flys by

How long, how long?
Will we not find a cure, to this ache we endure
When every child left unfed
Is another sign our world hangs by a thread

Prechorus
How long will evil stand?
Will the thorns fill the land
Til the tears come to an end

Save us from the blood on our hands
Save us from the pain we began

Chorus
Arise, arise
The people are weak
The people are needy
Lord arise, arise
The people are longing, for Your touch

V2
How long, how long will You hide Your face?
Cos a glimpse of your face, will erase all the hate

A touch, of your finger tips
Will make it all better
O we cant hold on much longer, we cant hold on much longer

Prechorus
How long will evil stand?
Will the thorns fill the land
Til the tears come to an end

Save us from the blood on our hands
Save us from the pain we began...

Chorus
Arise! Arise!
The people are weak
The people are needy
Arise! Lord Arise!
The people are longing, for Your touch

And we need you now, we need you now

Send your rain, send your rain, send your rain
Send your rain, send your rain, send your rain
O there is one thing, just one thing we desperately need
Its You...

We need you now. We need you now.

Here again at last

2008-01-08T11:26:00.000+08:00

Ill bring you more than a song... for a song itself its not what you have desire. You search much deeper within then the way things appear, youre looking into my heart

God doesnt just want quiet time, he wants quality time

V
How have you been, how have you been?
Have you been waiting? Just for me
To lay aside, everything
That keeps my ears from hearing from you
That keeps my eyes from gazing at you
That keeps my lips from singing to you

Who am I, who am I?
That you would seize all activity
Just to come down and sit here beside me
And listen to my every plea

And for now all that surrounds will dimly fade..

Chorus
All I want is to spend some time with you
What could better then to spend some time with you?
This world can wait, just for awhile
Just for awhile
Just for awhile
Cos all I want is to spend some time with you

Its been too long, too long

Bridge
How lovely it is, just to be here, just to be here
Whatever it is, it can wait a little while
Its only by grace, that I can be here face to face
And I miss you, I miss you...

I promise you, I wont rush this through
For what could be more important than you
Forever it is'nt enough
It is'nt enough
It is'nt enough
Just to spend some time with you

And I simply come...

2008-01-08T11:11:00.000+08:00

This is an old post. But entering a year of rest and restoration, its appropriate. This year, lets come back to the heart of worship

Title: Today as I worship

V1
Take this time to mend your broken soul
Take this time to spend with Me alone
Put away distractions and the memories of a past
Cos here you are in my courts again at last

Today cast away your every worry
Cos right here in my presence you are free
Here you stand redeemed, bought back by my mercy
But its been far too long since I heard you say to me...

"Father I know its by your grace im in this place
And today everything thats of me will erase...

Chorus
Today as I worship You, nothing else matters
Today as I lift my voice, everything fades away
Today as I close my eyes, the crowd around me disappears
Cos today its just me and You, and its all about You...

V2
I wont care of the eyes that are watching me
Cos my eyes are fixed on You and You only
This moment reach inside into the depths of my heart
And take away everything that will keep us apart

Today I place aside my every crown
All success that Ive had I lay them down
Cos a heart that is broken, You will not despise
A heart thats true to worship, is pleasing in Your sight

Father I know its by Your grace im in this place
This day let me meet You face to face...

Chorus
Today as I worship You, nothing else matters
Today as I lift my voice, everything fades away
Today as I close my eyes, the crowd around me disappears
Cos today its just me and You, and its all about You..."

Only by Grace..

2008-01-04T10:17:00.000+08:00

Every human is unique. Each having different mindsets, attitudes, characters, perceptions, environments.. We create conflict, for we dont understand each other, we dont understand how another can think so differently from ourself. Thus we harbour much bitterness to each other, most of the time judging others for their wrong doings. But who are we judging? when were all sinners the same, and clinging to the grace of God. Who are we judging when we all fall short when we face the true judge Himself. Yes, we must correct the sin and the wrong in this world, but we must remember to condemm the sin and not the sinner.. Have you been in a situation where youve been completely wronged by someone, when you yourself did nothing wrong? Well its probably an incy bit (too small to describe) of what Jesus when through. Did NOTHING wrong, yet completely hated by the world he came to save.. It isnt easy, learning to love like He did.

It may not even seem right
I didnt even put up a fight
Craziness it seems
But deep in me a memory...

Of a man who did nothing but right
And still he did not put up a fight
And Im hoping you will see
Im here to be your friend, not your enemy

Yes I can sit here and judge
Condemm you of your wrong
But who am I to point a finger?
When the dept of my sin still lingers
And Ill take blow after blow
Just for the hope that you one day know
That youll turn around
And receive this grace that I found

I was about to strike back
When a voice it stopped me on my tracks
It said do you remember? Do you remember?

How you once bore a penalty
How undeservingly you were set free
How your chains were ridden
How your depts were forgotten

Yes I can sit here and judge
Condemm you of your wrong
But who am I to point a finger?
When the dept of my sin still lingers
And Ill take blow after blow
Just for the hope that you one day know
That youll turn around
And receive this grace that I found

And we don't know if its you or me to blame
But whose to say when were guilty all the same
It aint easy...
Loving like He did

We strive in vein to see who gets more
But my friend we're all sinners after all
It aint easy...
Loving like He did

You've struck my right now heres my left to you
All I wish is that youll see right through
It aint easy...
Loving like He did

We'll do this right this time

2007-12-20T02:40:00.000+08:00

Heres another song for the season. It was inspired by a message by a very special pastor(:

If You werent invited
If You werent invited
If You received no invitation
To your own celebration

What if no gift was for You
If no gift was for You
When all you did was give
And got nothing in return

The season crys, for a reason to celebrate
Finding love, in a world full of hate
So dont let Christmas fold, with its message untold
Cos many need to know, many need to know

O God, help me tell Your story
This day, that they may see Your glory
Come to life, in me this Christmas story
We'll do it right, we'll do it right this time

And if we could be in Your shoes a little while...how would you feel

If You werent invited
If You werent invited
If You received no invitation
To your own celebration

What if no gift was for You
If no gift was for You
When all you did was give
And got nothing in return

We'll do this right this time
We'll do it right this time around..

This year
Its all for You
The world will hear
Hear the good news

This Christmas party
Will not be left empty
Do you hear the sound?
The angels they surround

Are you ready to see?
Will you tremble in fear
Cos the King is here
The King is here

So fall...on your knees

Christmas Time is here(:

2007-12-13T00:59:00.000+08:00

Its my first Christmas song! Challenging, must say, considering the impact and atmosphere every carol creates, and the weight of the occasion. But was inspired to write a message about love, using the Christmas story. May not live up to every carol but hope the message gets accross. I know its early, but MERRY CHRISTMAS greetings to all. Isnt Chirstmas just great??

The Christmas Love Story

V1
Take a look around
Everything that surrounds doesnt it make you happy?
Makes you never wanna leave

A moment of only joy
And sorrow cannot find its way
Cos its Christmas Day
Yea its Christmas Day

Pre-chorus
And love is everywhere, can you feel it in the air?
Love is everwhere, can you feel it

Chorus
On this special night, all that was wrong was turned to right
What a precious sight, to see all darkness turn to light
Love came, love came on Christmas night
Love came, love came on Christmas night

V2
Can you hear the sound?
The Christmas bells they ring
And oh the happiness it brings
Just makes you wanna sing
And these words "I love you"
Is just the words I wanna to say to you
And Ill say it again
Say it over and over again

(Pre chorus)
(Chorus)

Bridge
This night, God makes a twist in the story
Written for you and me
Hope for eternity

And heaven sheds a tear
As its darling falls to earthly ground
And if you listen clear
In the quiet you can hear a sound..

My Son, sleep sound on that bed of hay
My Son, do you know the price you'll pay
My son, my son, do you know the price you'll pay

Love came, love came on Christmas night
Love came, love came on Christmas night

Ballerina Girl

2007-12-03T21:00:00.000+08:00

This song i wrote is dedicated to my sis on her 21st bday. My sis is a talented singer and dancer, but in everything she does she does it to please her Father in heaven, and its not for self glorification. Thats something I admire about you sis(: The song is a song of grace, gratefulness, dedication and devotion. It is a conversation betweeen a daughter and her Father

"Would you dance your best for me

Would you dance your best for me?

Little Ballerina Girl

My little Ballerina Girl..

V1

Darling as you take the stage just remember My grace, my saving grace

And even as you dance away remember My love

You know the crowd will roar and surely theyll adore you so..

Yet just listen to the voice of the Father

Let My applause be the one that matters

Dance, dance, just for me...

C1

Would you dance your best for me?

Would you dance your best for me

Little Ballerina Girl

My little Ballerina Girl

Save your best dance for me

Save your best dance for me

Little ballerina girl, My little Ballerina Girl.."

V2

"Daddy as I take the stage ill remember the faith, you had in me

And would you mind if I sing for you too?

Let this melody I bring be a sweet sweet sound, devoted to You

Yet I know Youre not concerned with the tune..

All you want is a heart thats true to You

Let me sing, sing, for You

C2

I will sing my best for You

O I will sing my best for You

Daddy do I make you proud?

All that matters is make You proud

My Best song is for You

My Best song is for You

Daddy do I make You proud?

All I want is to make You proud.."

So would You dance your best for me?

My Little Ballerina Girl, Little Ballerina Girl

Saving me

2007-11-20T10:26:00.000+08:00

When you stretch your hand to touch a life, is your life not touched by it as well? When you walk the extra mile to help someone, are you being helped in the process as well? When God sends us to bless someone, I believe He is also sending that someone to bless you. Many have realised that being a blesser means being blessed as well. The bible says: Refresh others, and you yourself will be refreshed. What an absolutely true fact. I sometimes think, serving in a ministry is for THEIR sake, is for the purpose of helping THEM. But I realise, serving has saved me, has helped me so much, has given ME joy, everything i want to offer the ministry i receive it myself. What an honour what a blessing what a privilegde it is! Its a cycle, you love the lost with a love that only comes from God, and at the same time you receive Gods love through helping the lost. Help me Lord, I am weak, help me want to serve you

V1
All along I was under this impression
That I was sent to you
But now I see that you were sent to me

Coming here, I feel so strongly for you
a feeling so strong that does not come from me

I wont receive this grace in vein
I'll release you from this pain brought by these chains
But finally, now I see
That the one thats being saved is me

Chorus
Thought I did this all for nothing
But its for something, bigger than me
You see I thought I was helping you
But really its you whos helping me

V2
Break away, from the things that get you by
Come let me teach you, how to spread these broken wings and fly

But understand, that if I had not grabbed your hand
I would have fallen off the edge on the other end

When I say, I love you
Know that these words I say is true
You may not say, the same to me
But I know that these words are said through you

Chorus
Thought I did this all for nothing
But its for something, bigger than me
You see I thought I was helping you
But really its you whos helping me
And the smile on your face is everything I look forward to see

I remember the day
I got on this ship not knowing where it would take me
Its been rough on the way
But not one day I regret this journey

Nothing in Exchange

2007-11-13T09:57:00.000+08:00

Quoting main character evaines words from the movie stardust; "Love is unconditional, uncontrollable, unbearable.. Its like my heart belongs to you, and ill give it to you, asking for nothing in exchange, only that you love me the same way" I have to agree her words, not only in the way mankind loves each other, but isnt it a good description of Gods love for us? Afterall, mankind can only love each other becos God loved in the first place, and all love comes from God afterall. But what love is more unconditional, more unbearable, more true than that of the Father in Heaven? Who came down to die, asking for nothing in exchange? even when we sin against Him over and over, even when we fall short of His grace, He still loves us all the same..for theres nothing we can exchange for his love, but all He ask is that we love Him back. Unending Love, Amazing Grace.

V1
Where do I begin, where do I even start?
Of everything that keeps us apart
And I ask for nothing, but ill ask just this one thing..
Do you feel the same?

Cos I love you, and theres nothing you can do about that
Nothing you can say, nothing will outweigh
Cos theres no price I would not pay.
And you can give me..

Chorus
Nothing in exchange
You may never have heard of me
I could just be a distant figure
And you can hurt me over and over...
But I will still love and care for you
And I will still wait for you
And I hope that youll love me back, and I hope that you love me back

V2
If only you could realise, if only you could recognise
My love is all that you need
And this song will not be enough, cos words just are not enough
To explain the depth of my love

My love is strong, stronger than youll ever know
Nothing you can do or say, would be able to repay
And I give this love for..Nothing in exchange
(chrous)

Anywhere you are, I would be there for you
And to the depths of the grave, I went there for you
Come and take my hand, and your search will come to an end

Trust me when I say, that I am the way
when I speak the truth, that I am the truth
I have given you my life, cos I am the life

No matter what the cost, I would do it again
Cos when everything is lost, my love will remain

Nothing in exchange
You may not even know who I am
I might just be a distant figure
And you might break my heart over and over..
But unconditional love
Came down to die from heaven above
Just for the hope that youll love me back
Just for the hope that youll love me back

one day spent with you

2007-11-05T16:06:00.000+08:00

If I could count the stars in the sky, could it compare to the many times, I broke Your heart, but still here you are with open arms...

Don't keep running away from the best thing that happened to you
Dont keep throwing away the greatest gift of all

One day

V1
How could I not see, what stares right at me back
I think its about time, this faith gets back on track

Cos I would rather sit as the doorkeeper of your house
then dwell as a king elsewhere
Each time as you come by youd look right down on me and smile
and thats where ill be

Chorus
Thought I was fine on my own, but without you I cant live
Thought I was strong but now I know, that without you I cant live
Cos bettter is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without
Better is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without

V2
What brings me, back here, what brings me here at last
Is the knowledge, is the fact, that without you I cant last
Ive felt this, this feeling, I felt this way before
What was I thinking when I walked right out the door

Cos I would rather sit as the doorkeeper of your house
Then dwell as a king elsewhere, then dwell as a king elsewhere

Chorus
Thought I was fine on my own, but without you I cant live
Thought I was strong but now I know, that without you I cant live
Cos bettter is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without
Better is one day spent with you, then a thousand spent without

Bridge
The crowd thinks im out of my mind
But everyday I find
Im more in love with you

Cos these eyes, these eyes that were blind
They now see only you
They wont turn, turn from you anymore

Return of the King

2007-10-30T23:10:00.000+08:00

Cos when the sun fades to black, there is no turning back

v1
What will my eyes see, when the curtain falls
What will my ears hear, when the trumpet calls

Who am I hurting, whose heart am I breaking, who am I stealing from
Who am I hating, who am I faking?

Cos when the sun leaves the sky
And ceases to shine again...
The judge will make the call, the judge will make the call

Chorus
When He comes, the moutains break and the seas will rise from the sand
Nations bow, creation confess The King has come again
When He comes, this earth will fade and the world will come to an end
So when He comes where will you stand?

V2
When everything comes to nothing
What have you got to loose, what have you got to proove?
You dont wanna wait till time passes away to say
Why didnt I spend more time with you?

Be the best, beat the rest,
What matters less? When the test is who youre fighting for, who youre fighting for

Chorus
When He comes, the moutains break and the seas will rise from the sand
Nations bow, creation confess The King has come again
When He comes, this earth will fade and the world will come to an end
So when He comes where will you stand?

Bridge

Will You smile right back at me? Will you smile right back at me

My eyes have looked in triumph

2007-10-16T23:32:00.001+08:00

V1
Surely you will rescue me
Vindicate me by your might
Surely you will hear my cry
Surely you will bring the light

Surely you sustain me
Youll bring me through the darkess night
And as I thirst and when my soul runs dry
The thought of you will surely get me by

V2
Surely you will come for me
Surely you will lift me up
Surely you will bring the joy
Surely you will fill my cup

Chorus
Some fight for glory, some fight for fame
Some for honour, some fight for gain
Some fight for the prize, but I fight for you
I fight for you
I fight for you

Some fight for the prize, but my prize is you
I fight for you, I fight for you

2007-10-10T23:32:00.000+08:00

V1
The little girl is quiet
She does not make a sound
Got carried away one day when she went out to play
Somewhere in the dark she lost her way

Yet the little girl she isnt scared
Though the light has left the sky
She quietly awaits the break of day
Rest assured that things will be okay

Chorus
Cos when she opened her eyes, she saw a face she recognised
Daddy is here to rescue me
Daddy will hold me tight and he will keep me warm tonight
Tears are wiped away

V2
The night is growing colder
There are bruises on His side
Yet he holds on to her with all his might
And he tells her that things will be alright

Soon a storm would break out
But she knows that she is safe
Kept ignorant to things that surround
No need to fear cos daddy is around

Chorus
O when will daylight come again, cos I know that daddy is in pain
Still yet he braves the heavy rain
Daddy is weak and tired, but his hands will hold on tight
They'll never let go of me

"Daddy its alright, I know you cant hold on much longer.
Daddy dont you cry, the night will soon be over..
Daddy ill be fine, you can let go for awhile
Ill try to be strong on my own"

"My child I cant let go, just be still and know
Youll be safe at home tommorrow
My child you dont understand, but your world depends on these very hands...
The darkness soon will end"

The Gift of Life

2007-10-06T23:09:00.001+08:00

Havent updated a lot since work came into the picture. I got into the 5day work wk mind set..where friday is the best day and monday is the worst. Im sure its like that for most of us whether be it school, army or work. But this cant be right isnt it? God didnt create the monday blues its certainly not what He wants. We should constantly remind ourselves about how every breath is a gift from God and how we should rejoice in everything. Its a good practise to 'force' yourself to start the day by thanking God for as many things you can think of, it really works wonders, especially for days where you just cant get out of bed. Let the joy of the Lord be our strength and our delight in Him(: This is so not an emo song..haha
Lord how can I keep from singing your praise? How can I ever say enough, of how amazing is Your love

V1
Sunday night, and things dont look so bright
Monday morning and feeling isnt right
Then come friday night and things are on a high
But in our heavy hearts still lingers sunday night

This is not how You planned it
This is not what You meant when You said
Rejoice, rejoice in Me

Chorus
Everyday I wake is a testimony of grace
Every breath I take is another miracle displayed
O theres something beautiful about this gift of life
Its something words and song cannot describe

V2
Why so downcast O my soul?
Dont you know that your God is in control
And at the times where I just cant see the light
I will trust in You O God, my joy and my delight

Im gonna break the trend
This vicious cycle has to end
I will rejoice, rejoice in You

Chorus
Everyday I wake is a testimony of grace
Every breath I take is another miracle displayed
O theres something beautiful about this gift of life
Its something words and song cannot describe

Bridge
I will be glad, for Youve made made me glad
And I will rejoice for everyday is a day You have prepared
Your love, is all im ever gonna need
And Your unending grace, O how can I not stand here amazed

the unreasonable trade

2007-09-24T22:54:00.000+08:00

Remember, O Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Remember not the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you are good. Psalm 25:6-7

V1
Can you see, can you see the irony?
How my joy could arise from agony
My penalty, erased from memory
Undeservingly set free

Like a prisoner released from all his crimes
Like a melody to a broken ryhme
Can you see, can you see?
Can you see the irony

O Lord, please forget, my youthful ways, my sinful days
But don't, don't forget, your grace your mercy, poured out for me

Chorus
Intervention from above
Found in this grace, lost in this love
His precious blood, gave me a brand new start

So what can I do? But give it all back to You

V2
All I did was come before the throne of grace
And said Lord all this time, ive turned away
And right away, You forgave
There my life was saved

And i won't, won't forget, the tears the sweat, the blood You shed
That helped, helped me forget, my shameful past, and all I did was ask

Bridge
O so worthy is the lamb, that stretched out His hand
Pull of my chains, put it on His own
I walked away free, while He died there alone...

Just to forget, my transgressions
And I will remeber, my redemption
That I can rejoice in Him, for I stand here redeemed
Cleansed from within, cleansed off my sin
Whose to say what I could have been
O where do I begin...to give it all back to you

Finding You

2007-09-16T22:25:00.001+08:00

In the times of trouble, has God temperarily abandoned us? Has He left you on your own awhile until He comes and blesses you again? No, if theres something that comforts me, its the knowledge that God is in the battle with me; through my struggles, when youre hurting, when youre prosecuted, when youre struck down, when youre alone and crying out...God is there...and He will never leave you nor forsake you. We feel that Hes far, but hes actually there with you, what we have to do, is find Him. Have you found God in your battle? Its something really amazing... Claim His promise today: You will seek Me and you will find me, if you seek me with all your heart (great verse! Jer 29:12-14)

V1
O Lord im drowning, please take my hand
O Lord im hurting, help me stand
I cant win this battle, but I know You can
So in this darkness help me find You...

I can hardly breath now
And I can hardly see now
But a glimpse of You is what ill cling on to
Cos O God I know You'll see me through

Chorus
In the Shepards arms I will be
Hes watching over me
And in the dark He does not sleep

Holding on to the promise He gave
The blood that He once shed
His life revealed by death I have

V2
O Lord You seem far away, but i know that Youre near
It seems like Youre gone, but I know Youre right here
The battle rages, but its nothing compared
To the battle You fought just to spare
My life, I have in You
And Your rod, it comforts me..
That even in the coldess of nights
Lord I know Youre walking by my side

Bridge
Come to me, all who are weary
Those who seek me, they will find me...

I give

2007-09-09T00:54:00.000+08:00

This song is a simple meditative piece sang to God. We far too many times fail to acknowledge God for everything He has given us, and not uncommon to find it unthinkable to be able to surrender everything to Him, giving your whole life to Him. But we fail to realize, everything is God-given, so what we surrender is His already, what we give is given to us at first from His hand. We often think giving to God will mean sacrificing relationships that mean so much to you, sacrificing happiness, but we yet again fail to realize that even how much good you get out of a friendship, how happy you are is determined by God as well. This has been a struggle for me..and im sure it is for many...to really say to God "Everything is Yours", but Lord who are we to say what is Yours?Who are we to give what is Yours to begin with?

V1
Who am I to choose, how to live
When all I have to loose, is what You give

O take me to the first day, where I a sinner asked You to stay
Take me to the first day, to remember the life You lay, down for me

Chorus
So what can I give to You
That is not what You gave, to me
O Lord, I give
My life, my all, my everything

Ill give what that comes from Your hand
Ill praise You with all I am
For Lord, You are
My life, my all, my everything

V2
As I turn back the pages of yesterday
I see before me a story of grace

So take me to the first day, where I asked You to forgive
Here I stand forgiven, Lord for You my life Ill live

Bridge
And God I wanna thank You, wanna thank you

For my salvation, for my redemption
For who I am, for Your perfect plans...
For my passions, for my direction
For my family, your unending mercy...
For the glory, for the pain
Every breath I take, every move I make...
For the ones who mean so much to me
For the joy You gave so abundantly...

For Your love, I dont deserve
For Your love, that gave me my purpose

the stone of help

2007-08-30T01:03:00.001+08:00

thank You for a new vision! This is why and what were here for, this is what we'll be...

"For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord...For God, He said "Let light shine out of darkess", made his light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ" 2cor4:5

"For He says,"In the time of favor I heard you, and in the day of salvation I helped you"" 2cor6:1

"Then Samuel took a stone and set it up between Mizpah and Shen. He named it Ebenezer saying, "Thus far has the Lord helped us"" 1samuel7:12

V1
For You said, "let my light shine in your hearts
Do not receive my grace in vein, free them from their pain"

For You said "In the day of your salvation
You received my intervention, so will you release revelation"

So I'll place this stone between the lands
I'll place this stone for all to see
That Thus Far has the Lord Helped Me!
And forevermore, forevermore...

Chorus
This is the light
This is the light im shining
You cant put it out
For this light, is everlasting

This is the heart
This is my heart that beats for You
Every breath I gain
Acknowledging the God who reigns

V2
O Lord, what you redeemed we will reclaim
In Your mighty name, we'll seek and save what was lost

This day, were gonna break the trend
Were gonna make a stand, O Lord the victory is Yours

Ill raise this stone over the land
Ill raise this stone for all to see
That Thus far has the Lord helped me!
And forever more, forever more...

Bridge
A greater blessing ahead of us
A greater blessing than the past
O thus far has the Lord helped us!
And forever more, forever more...

ALL-GOD

2007-08-26T00:41:00.000+08:00

How much is too much to give You Lord? There is simply no answer to this question for nothing is ours to give anyway. Like David said in the bible "But who am I, that I should be able to give as generously as this? Everything comes from You, and we have given You only what comes from your hand"

God, today I acknowledge You for everything; my life, my redemption, my family, my friends, my relationships, my school/work, my music, everything I hold dear, the things that matter so to me, EVERYTHING. For can I thank You enough?I think not. Can I speak of You too much? Absolutely not. God...It is ALL-YOU...my every single breath, it is only so cos You have given them to me

Something good is going to happen, something good is in store...(:

When my eyes see only You

2007-08-20T01:33:00.000+08:00

Title: Today as I worship

V1
Take this time to mend your broken soul
Take this time to spend with Me alone
Put away distractions and the memories of a past
Cos here you are in my courts again at last

Today cast away all your worries
Cos right here in my presence you are free
Here you stand redeemed, bought back by my mercy
But its been far too long since I heard you say to me...

"Father I know its by your grace im in this place
And today everything thats of me will erase...

Chorus
Today as I worship You, nothing else matters
Today as I lift my voice, everything fades away
Today as I close my eyes, the crowd around me disappears
Cos today its just me and You, and its all about You...

V2
I wont care of the eyes that are watching me
Cos my eyes are fixed on You and You only
This moment reach inside into the depths of my heart
And take away everything that will keep us apart

Right now I place aside my every crown
All success that Ive had I lay them down
Cos a heart that is broken, You will not despise
A heart thats true to worship, is pleasing in Your sight

Father I know its by Your grace im in this place
This day let me meet You face to face...

Chorus
Today as I worship You, nothing else matters
Today as I lift my voice, everything fades away
Today as I close my eyes, the crowd around me disappears
Cos today its just me and You, and its all about You..."

if only

2007-08-09T12:49:00.002+08:00

V1
Just a little child confused by worldly ways
Just a bitter soul, too bitter for your age
Like a ripple you so easily drift away
Yet still hopeful, youthful in your days

O forgive me, for looking down on you
Cos youre closer to Him then I ever thought I knew
Help me, help me see right through
Let me dare to see and let my doubts be few

When you questioned, for some direction
In the only way you knew how to..
When you asked me, what was salvation?
I looked in awe, I stared into my reflection

Chorus
If only you knew, If only you knew
The depth, the depth of what it meant
If only you could understand
If only you could feel His hand
Working through me
Just reaching out to you..

V2
O what a mystery, what a mystery
How youre a stranger yet you mean so much to me
How i need you to know Him desperately
How I need you to see and to believe

When you questioned, of contentment
How this place could offer you satisfaction
When I answered, I hoped you listened
And took one step, a step closer to the kingdom

Bridge
And everytime I close my eyes
I picture you, youre by my side
You lift your hand up to the sky
Singing 'Glory, Glory on high'

And evertime I visualize
O how lovely, what a precious sight
See you right before my eyes
Singing 'Glory, Glory on high'

Reprise
Hosanna, Hosanna in the Highest

2007-08-09T12:49:00.001+08:00

the date is right! FINALLY

Conversations with the King

2007-08-09T12:49:00.000+08:00

I wrote this quite some time ago, its a song that means a lot to me. The lyrics are simple, a conversation with my heavenly father. The song is very personal to me and never fails to move me each time i sing it to God

V1
"Son, look up at the sky
Do you see the Heavens
Right before your eyes?

Son, I need you to know
That I gave it all up
Just so I could hold you once again"

What grace could this be?
Did you really come and die for me?

C
My Jesus, Papa
Youre the best thing thats happened to me
And im wondering, what it would have been
What my life would be, without Your love
Abba Father
Set the stars in the universe
Yet You bought me and gave my life worth
The God of mercy, saved the day
The God of grace, my life is grace

V2
Papa, when You created it all
Did you see it coming?
Did you see your fall?

Did you glance
Into the future
Where we turned against you
Where you paid it all

What grace could this be?
Did you really come and die for me

C
My Jesus, Papa
Youre the best thing thats happened to me
And im wondering, what it would have been
What my life would be, without Your love
Abba Father
Set the stars in the universe
Yet You bought me and gave my life worth
The God of mercy, saved the day
The God of grace, my life is grace

"Son, I love you
O how much you matter to me
Dont need to question
My Love for you
Dont need to fear
Cos I am here..."

For the kids(:

2007-05-05T10:58:00.020+08:00

ok this blog is getting a bit emo, time to lighthen things up! before it goes back to usual..hahaha. The 2 songs below are songs I wrote for a childrens album organized by youth-for-cause. At first i nvr thought i could write a kids song, but i thought itll be a gd way to touch their lives and at the same time raise child awareness. Well whether song will actually come out in the album i dont know! but here are the lyrics, n of cos theyre simple and kid friendly!

Roy, keith. thx for helping me have faith in you. Youre closer to the kingdom than i think. I hope one day you will understand and know the through meaning of all this, and why we care so much for you

I am special

2007-05-05T10:58:00.019+08:00

Verse1
Bright morning star
Can I be just like you are
Shining above
Comforting the ones we love

And the voice inside my heart is telling me
That To be just like you is more than just a possibility

Chorus
Cos I am special
I can make a difference
Everywhere I go
Ill let the world know
Ill make this dream my own
I am a super, I’m a super hero
A shining light Ill be
For all to see
In this dream I will believe

Verse2
Young, bold and strong
Like arrows in the hands of a warrior
Show them the way
In speech, in life, in love, in faith

And the voice inside my heart is telling me
That I am strong enough to make this dreams I have a reality

Bridge
I am special the way I am made
I don’t need to change who I am
To shine brighter than the stars
Brighter than the stars
Brighter than the stars
Brighter…brighter…brighter…

Pls believe in me

2007-05-05T10:58:00.018+08:00

This song is also written from a kids perspective. Every kid is so full of hope, so full of joy..theres so much potential in each one of them. Lets help them chase their dreams! lets help them be the best they can be

Title: things that matter

V1
Don’t look down on me cos I’m young
For I’m full of life, and my journey’s just begun
I don’t have it all figured out
But I don’t wanna live my life just following the crowd

And all I hold,
Are these dreams, are these hopes
So please don’t take them away from me

When you look into my eyes,
Do you see yourself in me?
Please help me believe

Chorus
Cos these are the things that matter
These are the treasures of my heart
Everything I strive to be
What the world cant take from me
I wanna look back on this life and say
Im proud I lived this way
Was the best that I could be
Every single day

V2
I know there are no limits to the things I can achieve
I know that I am special, I can be a light for all to see
But these hopes I have are things I cannot do without
So please don’t put the fire out

Please don’t doubt my worth
Sometimes all I need is just a little love

Would you help me chase these dreams?
Would you carry me, so I can touch the sky?

Bridge
Do you see the smile on my face?
Its not something you can easily erase
So believe in me, just have a little faith
You can make a difference to my precious life today

faith

2007-05-05T10:58:00.017+08:00

The killer of faith is lack of works. How very true. Sometimes we just need to take the first dive out into unknown waters...or we will never know will we

V1
If you do the things you have already done
Youll see the same things, youll win the things you have already won
Youll never know if you have not begun
But the first plunge, is the deepest one

Face to face, answer me
Im haunted by what I cannot see
The failure to believe

Face to face, how to react
Do I see the outstretched hand?
That went before I went

Chorus
If we dont move were not gonna change the world (x4)

V2
You may have let a moment pass you by
But He gives us second chances, its time to make this right
So would you light the way
The time is now, todays the day

Comtemplate, if this is real
Is this the way I am to feel
Is there something left concealed

Pack your bags, lack of acts
Cos I aint going down with this wreck
And im jumping of the deck

Chorus
If we dont move were not gonna change the world (x4)

Bridge
If we dont cry out
The rocks will cry out for us

If we dont move now
Mountains will get up and walk

Letters to Heaven

2007-05-05T10:58:00.015+08:00

V1
The simple love of God displayed in that helpless face
And the tears that fell, they spoke too well, of Your endless grace
In your weakness, I found strength, strength to run this race
Through Your suffering and pain you made a way

Ill proclaim of your salvation day after day
Though a sinner, you took my shame away
O the splendor, the majesty, the subject of my praise
All glory to your holy name

I wrote these, all for You
Cos youre the song I sing in the morning
And I stand in awe of You...

Chorus
I worship You
With these words ill seal, my love
In these letters to heaven
And a dove will rise
To the holy skies
Receive, and let it be pleasing to Your heart

V2
The war you won on calvary was not for your own fame
But for the lost that turned against You, still you did not hesitate
And I song I know isnt much, but Lord fan it into flames
My stregth, my joy, in this dwelling place

Ill sing, ill shout
Ill tell the world of your glory
As I stand in awe of You...

Chorus
I worship You
With these words ill seal, my love
In these letters to heaven
And a dove will rise
To the holy skies
Receive, and let it be pleasing to Your heart

Outro
Too caught up in writing You, the perfect song
But Lord all you see is my heart, youre not concerned with the tune
"Dont get carried away my child, be still and know
Let these letters be sincere, let it come from your soul
And it will flow, it will flow, it will flow"

What is worship to me?

2007-05-05T10:58:00.014+08:00

1 Chronicles 16: 8-36

Why do we worship?
-Make known among nations what He has done (v8)
-Tell of His wonderful acts (v9)
-Rejoice (v10)
-Seek His face (v11)
-Remember the wonders He has done, His mirracles, His judgements (v12)
-Proclaim His salvation day after day (v23)
-Declare His glory among nations (v24)
-Ascribe to the Lord all glory and strength (v28)

Why do we worship the ONE we worship?
-His judgements are n all the earth (v14)
-He remembers his covenants forever (v15)
-Great is He, most worthy of our praise (v25)
-He is feared above all gods (v25)
-He made the heavens (v26)
-For He is good, his love endures forever (v34)

How do we worship?
-Give thanks, call on His name (v1)
-Sing to Him, sing praise to Him (v2, v25)
-Bring an offering and come before Him (v29)
-Glory in His praise (v35)
-Praise Him from everlasting to everlasting (v36)

This a psalm of thanks king david wrote to God. David really knew how to worship God, and I beleive the key was He had a close reltionship with God, he KNEW God well. I believe worship is personal, and is different for every individual relationship with God. So what is worship to me personally? I have highlighted the points above that I can relate to in my walk as a worshiper. Thats worship to me individually. Of cos I have to add another reason,and a very important reason that did not exist in Davids time, it is the cross, and my redemption. The amazing grace of God, that I was lost and now found(: Above is a song I wrote on what worship is to me...

if I perish, I perish

2007-05-05T10:58:00.013+08:00

Just a shy kid, unable to put my words together, but let me take that first step, that first plunge. See my heart and let this small faith translate to works. Do not let it be killed by memories. And Lord, if I perish, I perish

Short and sweet, but a long and difficult process to sing out.

V1
Will You take these plans of mine and let it slip from my hands
Let it be in line with what you intend
Let those who surround know the one I love, whom I adore
Take this dreams and make them Yours

Break my heart, break my soul
Everything I cling, everything I hold
Let my heart, beat like Yours
And ill go ill run just for this cause

Chorus
And if I perish, I perish
For I know I was meant for a time such as this
And if I perish, I perish
Ill make this count, Ill give it all I have to give

V2
Now I understand the significance of where I am
The solution in the palm of my hands
With what I hold I take this walk into the lions den
So let this faithlessness reach its end

Blow the horn, tear them down
Let the city walls crash to the ground
Heavens gates, open wide
Hear the sound of your servants cry

Chorus
And if I perish, I perish
For I know I was meant for a time such as this
And if I perish, I perish
Ill make this count, Ill give it all I have to give

Bridge
This enemy in front of me, is taunting me with a memory
Waiting there for my retreat
But unexpectedly I turn around and say confidently
Youre the one that has to flee

Cos Im here, moving on
Knowing where im coming from
So be gone, cos you know
you know whom im fighting for

A simple prayer

2007-05-05T10:58:00.012+08:00

V1
You live for no one but yourself
You live for pleasures, you live for wealth
But still you sit alone at night, considering giving up the fight

Through the highs and lows of life
You just watch this world fly by
And as the seconds run away, I got to let you know today

For One so loved the world
That He gave what He loved most
So that whoever would believe
Will not perish but have eternal life

Chorus
So dont turn this offer down today
Put down this barrier you create
What if tommorrow, holds nothing
What if tommorrow never comes?
Cos still right here you wait
In this emptyness you hate
What if tommorrow never comes
Will it be too late?

V2
You say this burdens too hard to bare
Well I've got something good to share
Something Ive found, that turned my life around

This moment is meant for you
This moment youve got to choose
Dont wait another moment, for the moment wont wait for you

The sin filled to the brim
Til there was no life left in Him
Though the blood soaked up his skin
It was heart that broke deep within

Chorus
Just so He could offer you today
So my friend dont hesitate
What if tommorrow, holds nothing
What of tommorrow never comes?
Still here today you wait
Here in this emptyness you hate
What if tommorrow, never comes
Will it be too late?

So here you sit alone
Listening intently to this song
Maybe, just maybe, your lifes about to change
You say youre not good enough
But He doesnt ask for much
All you need to do is say a little prayer
Call upon the name of Jesus
And today he'll set you free
Quietly as you close your eys
He will hear your plea...

"Jesus...O Jesus...
Come into my life right now
Take over, take over
Forgive me of my shame
And watch me rise again
Help me make these wrongs right
And through my life may I walk with You by my side..."

A Winning Formula

2007-05-05T10:58:00.011+08:00

'Running with the winners, read Hebrews 12' was written on his shirt when he crossed the finishing line. How true, how true. Indeed it is written there plainly for us, a winning formula. 3 steps to win in life-
1.Throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles
2.Run with perserverence, the race marked out for us
3.(and most importantly) Fix your eyes on Jesus- and step 1 and 2 will be accomplished

Easier said then done of course. How will I run my race? How will i cross the finishing line?

V1
To win, to win
Its a common agenda
A wildly used propaganda
But does it really matter?

Cos I thought Id won, but still im miserable
Its just so intangible
I cant touch it, is this the way im suppose to feel?

Finally I realise, finally I see
It was never really ever about me
O God would You give it to me, the formula to be
The answer the key to live this life victoriously

Chorus
Throw off, throw off everything that hinders
To run this race marked out before us
Break away the sin that easily entangles
Perservere cos Youve gone before me
Endured the shame, laid down Your glory
So ill fix my eyes on the cross
Yea our fix my eyes on You

V2
Now I know, that I am greatly blessed
Underserving, none the less
Ill live my life for You and no one else

A cloud of witnesses here to guide the path
So ill give this everything I have
To be a light for you

Finally I realise, finally I see
This world is just a passage way for me
Because of You, I am free
So let me be of You, and not of me
For the glory set before me just like You ill strive to be

Chorus
So ill throw off, throw off everything that hinders
To run this race marked out before us
Break away the sin that easily entangles
Perservere cos Youve gone before me
Endured the shame, laid down Your glory
So ill fix my eyes on cross
Yea our fix my eyes on You

Bridge
Always thankful to God
For the good times and the bad
For my success, for my setbacks

Always a blessing to all
Cos I know You took the fall
So ill answer to Your call

And one day ill look back and say
I ran this race for You
I did my best to please You

Outro:
So ill fix my eyes on You, ill fix my eyes on You

All You ask

2007-05-05T10:58:00.010+08:00

V1
Can you look around tonight
Do you hear the crying in the dark
Crying out to nothing there
Screaming to the open air

Open my shallow eyes to see
Let me hear the children cry
Will my shallow heart now feel
How you felt when you left the sky

Pre-chorus
If I was there
If I saw you move
Will I not move the way you told me to?
Will I be bold enough
To live my life
The way you did before you gave your life

Chorus
And all you ask of me, was remember them
Was that what you were thinking of, when the nails pierced your hands
You felt all their pain, only you understand
Will I turn my back on them, never again

V2
Can I hear the old man weap
Struggling to make his keep
Or am I too proud a man
Just to spare an outstretched hand

Will I at least say a prayer?
Will my tears reach them there?
Who am I, who am I?
Can I go just like you went?

Pre-chorus
If I was there
If I saw you move
Will I not move the way you told me to?
Will I be bold enough
To live my life
The way you did before you gave your life
If my victory's, on the other side
Will I not give it all to serve the ones who hide
Can I run this race, can i fight this fight
In the darkess of nights, I will be their light

What was in it for You, what did you stand to gain
In exchange for all the pain, a lamb that was slain
You lay down your pride, you laid down your fame
To be poor like the least of them, can I do the same?

Never again, will their cries for help stay there
No longer will this be, just another prayer
So Ill walk this way of life, this burden I will bare
For I know it isnt fair, it isnt fair

Know His power, in quietness and trust

2007-05-05T10:58:00.009+08:00

Sometimes, we can preach our whole lives about You, but do we really know You?
Sometimes, we can sing our whole lives about You, but do we really know You?
Sometimes we can teach the children, how to live their lives for Jesus, but do you really know You?

-Jason Upton (Not alone)

What is common between David, Daniel and Moses in the bible. One shepard boy defeated a giant with a single pebble, one patient servant awaited calm and still in a den of roaring lions, one ordinary man led a whole nation out of their slavery to the promise land. How did they do it? Simply because they KNEW the God they worshipped, they KNEW His power, and therefoe they trusted and went forth. Do we really KNOW who is the great God we sing about?

Song title: The Great I am

V1
Sometimes we can preach our lives, all about Him
But one phone call comes and we lose everything we believe in
Sometimes we tell the children, Hes a God who heals
But when the sickness comes desperation is all that we feel

So can we say to Goliath
You come to me
With your arms that kill
With your weapons of steel...
But I come to you!
In the the name of the LIVING GOD
Fall on your knees
You have defied the army

Chorus
One stone is all it took
One stone and the ground it shook
With one single toss cos he knew who his God was
All he did was what he could

Daniel in the lions den
Awaited His mighty hand
To shut the mouths of the hungry beasts
Cos he knew, The Great I Am

V2
Sometimes we tell the world, our God reigns
But when the storm comes, we give up, we get consumed in our pain
Can we really say to the mountain, move aside
Cos in your heart you know the God in whom you abide

Say to the red sea
Youre not too big for me
Say to Pharaoh
Let my people go...
Cos I come to you!
In the name of the LIVING GOD
Fall on your knees
And set my people free

Chorus2
And ill lead them to the promise land
Even though im just an ordinary man
Slavery be gone cos of to whom they belong
The people of the LORD

Saul was a wicked man
But he was meant for a better plan
So he suffered a cause cos he knew who his God was
The Great I AM

Bridge
My rock, my strength
My only fortress
My one deliverer

My shield and the horn of my salvation
In whom I take my refuge

My one stronghold, my saviour king
You turn my darkness into light

SuperStar

2007-05-05T10:58:00.008+08:00

Where do we find our worth? Theres always someone better, someone smarter, someone stronger, and the list goes on. In conclusion, there is no where on earth we can find our worth, in a literal sense. We all strive to be that superstar, to stand out, failing to realise the mere beauty of our existense. We are His proudest creation, made in His liking. We already are valuable from the point of the birth, already a star. So shine on(: not for the glory of ones self but for our creator. For that is the only way we can shine, through the very source of light!

V1

"Just like the stars in the night sky
My child you shine so brightly in my eyes
How could you doubt my creation
Everytime you look down on your formation"

"Cos before I gave this earth life
I was thinking of you, your face was on my mind
That precious smile, the twinkle in your eye
Just as I planned, they look so much like mine"

Chorus

"Special boy, special girl
Why do you do this to yourself?
Dont you know, how much you make me glad
And im proud to be your dad

Precious boy, precious girl
Can you not see how much youre worth?
Just think, you must have been worth somthing big
Cos i would'nt come and die just for nothing"

V2

"Do you see the beauty of the sunrise?
Can you feel the coolness of the night?
But the purpose of these I was creating
Was for you, for you in the making"

"Cos long ago, I had a dream of you
You were more beautiful than the stars and the moon
Then you were made fearfully, wonderfully
So as Ive dreamed for you, would you now dream for me?"

Chorus 2

"Special boy, special girl
Wipe those tears of your face
Cos I paid for you with the fullness of my grace
Just so you could feel again the warmth of my embrace

Precious boy, precious girl
Plaeas dont change the way you are
Cant you see? youre so beautiful to me
Cant you see, cant you see"

Bridge

"Child, I love you
I believe in you
Child, do you know how much I care?"

"Child, dont listen to them
Child, I hope you know that ill always be here
You are special in my eyes"

song of love

2007-05-05T10:58:00.007+08:00

Hold me close
How lovely is your touch
Never lose your hold
this is all i ask

Cos im in a place ive never been before
I could not ask for more
But draw me deeper in this love

Hold me down, keep me away from the surface
Of your river of love
Bring me deep, bring me closer

In this dwelling place Ill be
Dont wanna wait another day, outside the door
Out of the presence of your love
Let it flow, let this fragrence rise to you
The smell is just so sweet
Captivate me, draw me deep
Cos in this love I do believe

Your love for me
Like the sun when all is grey
So let my eyes see only you
Even when theres so much in the way

Cos through the mighty storm this love remains strong
This love will follow through
This love endures it all, and I know that it is true
Dont leave me a moment without you

Let it pour, let it pour, let it pour
Let my cup overflow
Let it pour, let it pour
Til my cup overflows

And I will soar, I will soar, I will soar
Let these wings of love unfold
I will wait, I will wait
Cos in the quietness I know

In this dwelling place Ill be
Dont wanna wait another day, outside the door
Out of the presence of your love
Let it flow, let this fragrence rise to you
The smell is just so sweet
Captivate me, draw me deep
Cos in this love I do believe

The Fathers pain

2007-05-05T10:58:00.006+08:00

All of a sudden i was promted to write a song about this. I know i can never really put to words the pain the son, and the father went through, but this really gives me a clearer picture, of the agony, the ultimate sacrifice that had to be made. The song is Gods point of view of the cruxifiction. When His one and only son lay dead in His arms..

V1
The darling of My kingdom, fell to the ground
With his hands tied up, spat on by the crowd
Only to obey, to make his Father proud
Against his own will, he said let your will be done

When you knelt there and prayed
The tears fell from your face
Father take this cup from me, but only if You please

But it breaks my heart to say
That there is no other way
To see my children once again

Chorus
No other way, I love them anyway
My Son, dont cry
Look to your crown, that awaits you here in heaven
But I have to turn my back on you now, Im turning my back on you for now

V2
The blood you spill will bring them back to me
The tears I spill, will wash them clean
In your dying breath you shouted to the sky
Have mercy on them, for their sin is now on me

And all I wanna say
Is my son how much I love you
But you knew this would come, I cant speak to you for now

I hear you crying out
Father why have you forsaken me
But this only ends when I say 'it is done'
And I cant be with you for now, My son

Chorus
No other way, I love them anyway
My Son, dont cry
Look to your crown, that awaits you here in heaven
But I have to turn my back on you now, Im turning my back on you for now
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*If u have yet to experience the Fathers Love, let me introduce you to this man I sing about, a man that gave His life for you, His name is Jesus, and all you need to do to accept him as your saviour is to ask. and let me make it clear that He did not remain dead, he rose up victorious! and we praise a living God (:

Remember them

2007-05-05T10:58:00.005+08:00

Serving the poor and needy is not a service or a ministry, it is a way of life. Who else demonstrated that better, then Jesus himself. He came to this world to be poor,to be made in human likeness, placing aside all the riches and glory in heaven, and finally became obedient to death on the cross. Can we really see the lost in your eyes Lord? Let me ache everytime I see the kids who are hurting, help me understand their pain. I know i never will, but Lord display your love for them in me.

'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?' When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and cloth you? When did we see you sick or in prson and go visit you?' The king will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it for me'

The desperate call

2007-05-05T10:58:00.004+08:00

Verse1
Remember me, would you remember me?
Remember them, as I have remembered them

In the dark, you look out for a hero
But all you see is pain, all you see is hate

And do I even understand, your pain
You're drowning, struggling as hard as you can

You say maybe this is all im meant to be
You say why do you even care
I dont see a better life in front of me
So to dream I would not dare

Chorus
Would someone save the day
Would someone make a way
Would someone save a prayer, for me (x2)

Verse2
Open my eyes to see, the hearts that are aching
Rekindle the spark, and break me once again

Cos i could easily have been in their place, not for your grace
So in me display Your love for them

Children, remind me to have faith for you
Would you remind me why He did it all
Cos sometimes it hard reaching out to you
So remind me of your desperate call

Chorus
Would someone save the day
Would someone make a way
Would someone save a prayer, for me (x4)

Bridge
So reach out, dont hold back
Cos a hero once came to save the day
Reach out, dont be afraid
This hero can take the pain away

Cos I came,
And humbled down myself
And became obedient to death
All for you
So quench My thirst
And feed Me when im hungry
Cos whatever you did for the least of them
You did for Me

Chorus
My God will save the day
My God will make a way
My God will hear my prayer for you (x2)

Prodigal

2007-05-05T10:58:00.003+08:00

How many times, have i broken Your heart, but still you forgave, if only i ask

Title: Once again

Verse
Cast away, everything that is'nt you
Break away, the selfishness
Cos im sick and tired of running away
I don't wanna do this anymore
Today i remeber your love for me
But can i once again walk through that door

Chorus
If I could count the stars in the sky
Could it compare to how many times
Your heart broke
But still here you are with open arms

When the world is cold here i kept warm
This was the place i found my strength
Take cover
In the shelter of your wings
Here i find myself again

Verse
Tear them down, all the pride deep within
Demolish every barrier, that keeps me here from you
Cos this sinning has'nt got me anywhere
But spinning around in endless circles
Today once again im turning back
Today I decide im coming home

Chorus
If I could count the stars in the sky
Could it compare to how many times
Your heart broke
But still here you are with open arms

When the world is cold here i kept warm
This was the place i found my strength
Take cover
In the shelter of your wings
Here i find myself again

Bridge
Far away
Is that you i see
Calling out
Running fast to me (x2)

Redemption, knocking at my doorstep
I lay me down
I aint gonna turn from you no more
I've had enough, of what this worlds to offer
Take me back
To the place that I belong

A journey back (updated)

2007-05-05T10:58:00.002+08:00

V1
Ever since the day You came
The veil is thorn, i can speak to God again
Ever since you came and died
A world so lost, now has hope again

So take me back
two thousand years
To stand at the feet...where the blood dripped
So take me to
Gethsemane
where You knelt and prayed, to wipe the tears of Your eyes

Pre-chorus
Tell me who is this man?
Tell me what has He done
To deserve such a death
It makes no sense at all
that a man who knew no sin
Is hanging on that cross

Chorus
And i know who nailed Your hands, It was me
And i know who gave those scars on Your back, It was me
And i know who had forsaken You, It was me

but i know who You were thinking off... It was me

V2
I can see the path You walked
I can see the ones You created, striking You down
O when i sin against You Lord
does the thorns grow deeper, do the scars not heal

Pre-chorus
It makes no sense at all
I'm suppose to be the one
I deserve this all
Is there any greater love?
that the one who takes my place
Is hanging on that cross

Chorus
And i know who nailed Your hands, It was me
And i know who gave those scars on Your back, It was me
And i know who had forsaken You, It was me
And i know who led You there

I know who broke Your heart, it was me
I know who placed that crown on Your head, it was me
I know who should have been in your place, it was me

yet i know why you did it all... It was me

Bridge

Tell me who is that man
that man hanging on the cross
Tell me what has he done?
I deserve to be the one
yet im the one who held his hand
and nailed it to the cross

The blood dripped away
The blood on my hands
What have i done?
This blood healed my sins
This blood paid the price
It carried all my shame

So take me back
to that day
O that precious day, that this sacrifice was made
Take me to
The nail scared hands
where You stood and wept, I was there...

Redemption

2007-05-05T10:58:00.001+08:00

This title of this song is "Redemption". It is a three way conversation by a sinner, a friend, and finally God. And if you look even closer, its a 4 way conversation(do u see Jesus in the story?)The story of the prodigal son is indeed amazing. It leaves me speechless. Once i was like the prodigal son but God accepted me,ran to embrace me. Now if only my friend, you could come back to the father as well. Yes its only by love, dont let Him wait for you any longer..

(V1) The sinner:
"Who am I, who am I
Is this all I’m meant to be
Fighting a war on the inside
Yet no one hears my screams
Is there a way is there a way?
Some way out of this
Is there anybody out there?
Come and rescue me.."

(Pre-chorus) The friend:
"Listen my friend there’s a way out
Look inside you and you’ll find that it’s real
Nothing you have done does deserve this
But He’s knocking, He’s knocking

(Chorus)
Don’t let this moment just slip away
Don’t let the distance keep you from His face
It’s only by love, it’s only by grace
Listen my friend, don’t hesitate
He’s wanting to hold you, if you just let Him reach
He’s wanting to love you, it’s the way its always been
Now is the time, now is the day
Don’t let Him wait, Don’t let him wait"

(V2) Sinner:
"But who am I, who am I?
Just a sinner in your eyes
What must I do to repay You?
To make this life worth"

Friend:
"Forgiveness that’s beyond understanding,
Face the unconditional love
Fall into the arms of the father
Now He’s running, would you run?"

(Bridge) Sinner:
God if you hear my cry
come help me, come save me
God if you hear my cry
come rescue me
God if you hear my cry
come help me, come save me
God if you hear my cry
come take me away..

Away... Away…
And I will soar with wings like eagles
And rise above the sky
Away… Away…

God if you hear my cry, come help me, come save me
God if you hear my cry, come rescue me
God if you hear my cry, come help me, come save me
God if you hear my cry, come take me away..

And God speaks:
Son I hear your cry
I hear you, I always did
Son it’s up to you
To come home
Haven’t you always known
I love you, I care for you
I’ve been waiting for you son
To come home...

*Im glad to have had the opportunity to share this song my network's good friday event. Thank You Lord, for the lives that were saved on that day!

a cocoon, a struggle, a butterfly

2007-05-05T10:58:00.000+08:00

In lifes struggles, listen not to the deceipful voices of the world, but listen to that one voice of Truth. Going through tough times will build us, but isnt it great to know that our heavenly father is always there to comfort us?and He always chooses the right moment to do so.
Come to me, all who are weary, and I will give you rest

Title: Here in Your arms

Im frightened of, what the future holds
Where am i supposed to be, and where should I go
Am i strong enough, to face tommorrow
When friends are not enough, to whom do I hold

Now listen...to the voice of truth
Hold still now, Hes calling out to you

My child
My precious child
Ill never leave you
I wont forsake you
Come rest
Here in my arms
Cry on my shoulder
Ill carry you though
Youre safe here now

Catch me if I fall, I know you've walked the path before me
Show me your ways, and never leave my side
Carry me on you wings, Ill hold on tight
Never let me go, I need you here tonight

Son listen, this is for your glory
Just listen, this is because I love you

My child
My precious child
Ill never leave you
I wont forsake you
Come rest
Here in my arms
Cry on my shoulder
Ill carry you though
Youre safe here now

A Church on FIRE

2007-04-17T14:00:00.007+08:00

Sometimes we under estimate the importance of the church. We fail to realise that the church is the BRIDE of CHRIST. And when we do things as one, as a corperate body, there is power! I dont know what ill do without my church and spiritual family. And its not a sunday thing, its a daily thing. Lord, SET YOUR CHURCH ABLAZE!!!

This song is the first corperate song ive written, all the others are from a personal individual perspective kind of view. Ironically, this was the first tune that ever entered my mind. It came even before i wanted to write songs. Its kind of a upbeat-fast-rock song, unlike me. Well the lyrics nvr came until now haha. But i believe this is a powerful declration of a church that is hungry for revival, hungry for God! I hope one day it can be sang in my church FCBC(: Use it for your glory God!

Title: A Church on fire

V1
Lord/ come and join us this morning/ come and join us this night/ and fill our hearts with fire/
Lord/ we hunger for the passion/ the passion to know you more/ the passion for revival/
Lord/ You have chose us to be/ fulfillers of Your purpose/ in this generation/
We humbly come before You now/ do as You please/ and we will be a testimony/

Pre-Chorus
Church rise up as He rises upon you
Let His glory be seen in all
Nations will come to your light
And kings will come to the brightness of Your dawn

Chorus
LORD SET YOUR CHURCH ABLAZE!!!
In our midst today
Lord we want the FIRE back
In our Hearts
Lord we wanna see a change
in our lives today
And one day we'll see all heaven and earth
SHOUT your praise!!!

V2
Lord/ we wanna see Your kingdom come/ let Your will be done/ reveal to us Your power/
Lord/ open up the heavens/ burn within us now/ so we can serve the nations/

Pre-Chorus 2
Chruch your gates will always be open
They will ever be shut
Opressors will bow before you
And you will be called the city of the LORD

(Chrous)

Bridge
Lord, we will shout Your praise O God
Lord, we will shout Your praise O God
And every tongue confess You are God
And every knee will bow......

And we will bind up the broken hearted
And we'll set the captives free
The prisoners released from darkness
Together we'll SHOUT in VICTORY

(chorus)

the light that shines when all else fades!

2007-04-17T14:00:00.006+08:00

"The sun will no more be your light by day, nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the Lord will be your everlasting light, and God will be your glory. Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the Lord will be your everlasting light..."

Isaiah 60:19-20

This is the verse behind the song. When i face the troubles of this world, i take out my guitar and sing this song i wrote to God. The lyrics speak to me strongly
Title: Everlasting light

V1
In the midst of the darkness
all my eyes can see is You
You're my refuge, You're my strength

In the troubles and chaos
who can i turn to Lord but you?
You're my comfort, my shelter

Oceans may part, and mountains may fall
but my GOD will make a way

Chorus
The sun will no more be your light by day
nor the moon your light in the dark
for the LORD our GOD is your everlasting light
Your sun will no more set again
and your moon will wane no more
for the LORD our GOD is your everlasting light

V2
From heaven above You came
into this world of sin, You died
all for us, all for love

Now the blind can see
and now the lame they leap like deer
You're the hope, You're the way

Troubles they come, but to the mighty storm I'll say
my GOD will make a way

(Repeat Chorus)

Bridge
Through the valley of the shadows
Through the forest and the wilderness
through the trails and tribulations
Lord light up my way...

To the powers and principalities
To the fortress of my enemies
To the strongholds I'll proclaim
My God will light up my way

And when I face the world and all it's lies
When I can't see beyond my earthly eyes
When Im lost and afriad
Lord come and light up my way

I took your advice(: enjoy!

2007-04-17T14:00:00.005+08:00

I wrote these songs for my dad and mom for both their 50th birthdays last year. It was well appreciated by them which made me glad cos all I wanted was to appreciate them. I won’t say much cos the song lyrics say it all. Dad and mom, this is for you. I know there was once I was ungrateful, not realizing what a blessing you are in my life, still I knew you would do anything for me. Well God did not let me stay that way! Thank you for everything, you have left the biggest two footprints in my life(:

For you dad, for inspiring me always, thank you for challenging me to be more then what I thought I could be. You’re the star of my life!
Title: My Rolemodel

(v1)
Let me tell you of a man of faith,
A man I look up to everyday.
Yes indeed, it’s by God’s grace
He’s the greatest blessing in my life
I get a small glimpse of the Father’s love
From above, here on earth

And I thank the Lord for all He’s done, and the joy that we’ve been through…

(C)
Who am I
What have I done
to deserve all of this…
And I’ll give my praise
to the One who gave
the One who blessed me with you

And every night I look upon the stars…
Could I ever become half the man you are

(v2)
A father to many, a busy man…
yet I know for sure that every time I call, there you’ll be...
And though I’ve heard over many times
It makes me glad every time you say
‘Son, I love you…’

The many times I’ve saddened you, but Dad we’ve made it through…

(C)
Who am I
What have I done
to deserve all of this…
And I’ll give my praise
to the One who gave
the One who blessed me with you

And every night I look upon the stars…
Could I ever become half the man you are

(Bridge)
‘Son, I love you’
‘Son, I believe in you’
‘Son, do you know how much I care?’

‘Son, don’t listen to them’
‘I hope you know that I’ll always be here’
‘You are special in my eyes’

Dad can’t you see? How much you mean to me. Do you realize everything you are in my life?

guiding me back always

2007-04-17T14:00:00.004+08:00

This is for my precious mom, on her 50th birthday. No word can describe your guidance and your impact in my life.
Title: My mentor

(v1)
It’s the time in your life when you feel you’re getting older
And you ask yourself have you got any colder
It’s the time in your life where you ask yourself, have I made an impact here…
on this world

How you’ve made an impact on this world its plain to see
But let me tell you mama that you’ve made an impact, especially on me
And words cannot express how much I need you in my life
How I need you here…

(C)
Mama, I love you, and I need you so
The many times you’ve sacrificed, just to save me from this world
Mama I love you, more than you know
And it’s because of you I’m who I am today

(v2)
I didn’t realize how blessed I was before
To have a role model in a dad and in a mom, a spiritual mentor
How could I not have seen how much I need you in my life
How I need you here?

At times I was lost and afraid, so far from God
But mom you were always there to pick me up, and guide me back to Him
And if I wrote a book on everything that you’ve taught me it’ll be worth
More than a hundred thousand pearls

(C)
Mama, I love you, and I need you so
The many times you’ve sacrificed, just to save me from this world
Mama I love you, more than you know
And it’s because of you I’m who I am today

(Bridge)
Let me tell you why, I can face this life
Let me tell you why, I am stronger
Let me tell you why, I can pick myself up when I fall
It’s because of you in my life…

My mentor and my role model, aint they sweet?(: