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ALBUM: THE CHOSEN TRAIL

The Chosen Trail

Lyrics

Before the lines were drawn on maps,
Before the signs could tell you where.
A wagon rolled through whispered grass,
With only faith to get them there.
No road beneath those wooden wheels,
Just sky and prayer and wind-filled sails.
A father said, “We’ll follow Him,”
And Heaven carved the chosen trail.

No compass but conviction,
No promise but His hand.
Every step was written,
Long before they’d stand.

On the chosen trail, where the lost hearts find their way,
Through the night and into dawn, He turns the dark to day.
When you don’t know where you’re goin’, but you trust Him anyway,
There’s a road you cannot see… on the chosen trail.

A mother held her babies close,
While storms rolled in like judgment calls.
But in her eyes, a quiet peace,
Like she could hear beyond it all.
Each tear that fell became a seed,
Each doubt laid down became a sail.
And every mile they couldn’t see,
Was drawn by love — the chosen trail.

No compass but conviction,
No promise but His hand.
Every step was written,
Long before they’d stand.

As shadows fade and daylight breaks,
The weary feet find solid ground.
With every stumble, faith awakes,
In every heart, the truth is found.
Those echoes call from days of old,
The stories passed in firelight glow.
Through trials met, the brave and bold,
Our ancestors walked the chosen road.

So carry on the tales we’ve spun,
Through mountains high and valleys low.
With every heartbeat, we’ve begun,
To walk the path, the chosen trail we know.

You Are My Number One

Lyrics

I’ve chased a few sunsets down long gravel roads,
Heard pretty words fall apart when the truth got old.
I’ve danced with the noise, I’ve slept with regret,
But none of that noise ever made me forget.
That peace don’t come from a bar or a crown,
It comes when the right kind of quiet sits down.

I tried counting blessings, tried numbering days,
But every list ended the same way.

You are my number one, my first and my last,
The prayer I still whisper when the good times pass.
You are number one, don’t need to roam,
You’re the only place I’ve ever called home.
If the world gives me dust or the world gives me gold,
I’d still choose you, baby, every road, every road.
There ain’t a second place under the sun,
You are my number one.

I’ve seen love come cheap, I’ve seen it run fast,
I’ve watched good men fold over ghosts of the past.
But when I look at you, it all makes sense,
You’re a diamond in a world of pretense.
With every battle fought and every scar worn,
I know without doubt, it’s you I adore.

I’ve counted my scars, laid bare every flaw,
Yet somehow I’ve found a love pure as the law.

You are my number one, my first and my last,
The prayer I still whisper when the good times pass.
You are number one, don’t need to roam,

You’re the only place I’ve ever called home.
If the world gives me dust or the world gives me gold,
I’d still choose you, baby, every road, every road.
There ain’t a second place under the sun,
You are my number one.

Through the storm and the rain, we’ll face it all,
With you by my side, we’ll never stall.
So crank up the volume, let the guitars scream,
You and me together, living the dream.

Yeah, you are my number one, forever we’ll run,
In this wild world, you’re my only one.

Be My Valentine

Lyrics

We’re writing our names in the frost on the windowpane,
Breath turning poems in the morning rain.
Your laugh is a spark in a quiet room,
February blushing, learning how to bloom.
We’re counting the seconds like stars in a line,
Every look says yours, every touch says mine.

We don’t know forever, but we know tonight,
How hope fits easy when the heart feels right.

Be my Valentine, let the world slow down,
Let love wear sneakers, let dreams run around.
It’s holding hands in a crowded street,
Two wild hearts finding a steady beat.
Be my Valentine, no map, no sign,
Just young love learning how to shine.

We trade little promises, folded and true,
Like notes in a locker that say me and you.
Your eyes tell stories my words can’t say,
Every simple moment feels dressed in its best array.
We’re brave in the small ways, fearless in tone,
Building a kingdom from what we've grown.

When the night falls heavy, and shadows embrace,

With your heartbeat sync'd to this beautiful space.
Guitar strings hum a melody so sweet,
In a world filled with chaos, you're my steady beat.

With every laugh shared, each tear we fight,
We’ll brave the rough weather, together tonight.
No need for the universe to light our path,
We’re the glow in the dark, the aftermath.

So, hold me close, in this moment divine,
Forever’s just a heartbeat; you’ll always be mine.
Be my Valentine, through every stride,
In this lovely, fierce world, I'll be by your side.

Big Daddy Rooster

Lyrics

Sun ain’t up but somebody knows,
Who to holler loud and steal the show.
Alarm clocks snoozin’, world still asleep,
But Big Daddy crowin’ like he owns the lease.
He don’t need coffee, he don’t need grace,
He wakes the planet straight in the face.

Farm to city, hut to mall,
That rooster’s call is a global call.

Cock-a-doodle-doo—who’s your daddy now?
Big Daddy Rooster, yeah he runs the town.
Feathers puffed, chest stickin’ out,
Big Daddy Rooster lettin’ everybody know how.
Eggs on your plate, boots on the ground,
You don’t eat breakfast without him around.

Chickens keep the world on beat,
Scrambled, fried, or extra sweet.
Grandma’s kitchen, diner grill,
Sunday brunch—yeah, they pay the bills.
From back-road coops to skyscraper views,
Every culture got chicken news.

From nuggets to stew to a five-star plate,
That bird’s been workin’ overtime, mate.

So let the sun rise with a dust and a scratch,
Big Daddy leads the way, there’s no match.
Through fields of clover, in morning’s soft light,
He struts his stuff, he’s a glorious sight.

Neighbors know when he starts to sing,
It’s the start of the day, let the joy bells ring.
Kids on their bikes, old folks in chairs,
Everyone smiles when they hear that flair.

So here’s to the rooster, bold and proud,
Big Daddy’s crowin’, draws the crowd.
In every heart, that call’s a tune,
Big Daddy Rooster risin’ with the moon.

From My Childhood Days

Lyrics

Sun came up on a gravel road,
Red barn breathing out the cold.
Mama’s coffee, daddy’s boots,
Cornfields tall as boyhood truths.
Wore my jeans with patches sewn,
Learned the world by seeds I’d sown.
Morning chores before the play,
That was life back in those days.

From my childhood days, I still hear the sound,
Of a screen door slamming, boots on the ground.
Running wild where the fence posts lean,
With Skunky and Pooch right next to me.
Yeah, I learned who I was in the dust and the hay,
From my childhood days.

Skunky had a nose for trouble,
Pooch was loyal, strong as muscle.
They’d chase the shadows off the night,
Sleep by my bed till morning light.
We’d fish the creek with bent old hooks,
Dream bigger dreams than storybooks.
Every scrape, every scar I made,
Carried pride from those days.

Now I’m standing on the same old ground,
With an iron will and a heart unbound.
Echoes of laughter in the midnight air,
Summers in my bones, nothing can compare.

Those were the nights we fought a war,
Sticks for guns by the old barn door.
Riding high on a rusted bike,
With the whole damn world to take my hike.
Winding roads through the fields I roamed,
In every shadow, I found my home.
Lessons learned and the love I claimed,
From those days, I’ll never be ashamed.

So here’s to the memories, the laughter we shared,
In the heart of the fields, I know someone cared.
From the gravel roads to the skies above,
Those childhood days still burn with love.

Loch Ness Monster

Lyrics

Moonlight trembling on the waterline,
Cold green shadows where the pines all lean.
Ancient whispers in the silver tide,
Something breathing underneath the dream.
A ripple breaks the mirror of the lake,
Time stands still, the night holds its breath.
Every legend ever left awake,
Starts to move in the hush of depth.

They say don’t look too long,
At what you can’t explain,
But the dark keeps calling,
Like it knows my name.

Oh, the Loch Ness Monster,
Rising from the past,
Eyes like secrets,
That were never meant to last.
Loch Ness needs no proof when you feel the truth,
In the water, in the fog, in the dark.
Oh, the Loch Ness Monster,
Beating like a heart.

Stone-cold castles watch from shore,
Counting centuries, keeping score.
Every wave knows something more,
Than it’s ever told before.
Sailors swear they’ve seen the spine,
Cut the surface, disappear in time.
The tales we tell weave a vibrant line,
Between the myths and the life we find.

They say don’t gaze too deep,
Into what hides beyond,
But curiosity’s a fire,
That keeps pulling us along.

In every shadow cast, there's a story held,
A tapestry of wonders, where mystery swelled.
Like dreams that wander, unchained and free,
The legend of Nessie calls out to me.

So I’ll keep searching through the tales untold,
With every moonlit night, my heart will be bold.
For in the depths of Loch Ness, a whispering spark,
Keeps the legend alive, igniting the dark.

Polaroid In My Pocket

Lyrics

There’s a screen door singing in a summer wind,
Bare feet running where the yard began.
Fireflies blinking like they knew our names,
We were kings and queens of cardboard planes.
Radio humming from a Chevrolet,
Every small town dream felt miles away.
Time moved slow like it had nowhere to be,
And forever was just you and me.

We didn’t know those days were gold,
Didn’t know we’d let them go.

Now it comes back like a melody,
Soft and sweet and bittersweet.
Like a photograph that’s faded at the seams,
Still as clear as it can be.
Every laugh, every late July,
Every tear we didn’t cry.
It’s a whisper riding on the wind,
Calling me home again.
I keep those polaroids in my pocket,
Even when the years roll by.

Front porch talks ‘til the sky turned pink,
We swore we’d never change, not even a blink.
Wrote our names in wet cement,
Like love was permanent, every moment we spent.
Chasing sunsets down the gravel road,
Every twist and turn the past still glows.
Heartbeats echo where the wildflowers sway,
In a world that moved too fast, we found a way.

We didn’t know those days were gold,
Didn’t know we’d let them go.

Now it comes back like a melody,
Soft and sweet and bittersweet.
Like a photograph that’s faded at the seams,
Still as clear as it can be.
Every laugh, every late July,
Every tear we didn’t cry.
It’s a whisper riding on the wind,
Calling me home again.
I keep those polaroids in my pocket,
Even when the years roll by.

Together, we lived like the stars above,
Every kiss and every promise made of love.
Through the storms that tried to tear apart,
You’re my anchor, my forever heart.

So I’ll carry those moments, keep them alive,
With a Polaroid in my pocket, we’ll survive.
Every smile and every heartache too,
These memories, they’ll always lead me back to you.

When I Hold You Close

Lyrics

I’ve walked through storms and silent nights,
Chased my dreams under neon lights.
But every road led back to you,
The only love that’s ever felt this true.
From the first time that you said my name,
My whole wide world would never be the same.
You turned my doubt into belief,
You were my joy, my sweet relief.

And when you smile, the sky gives in,
The sun comes pouring through my skin.
Girl, you don’t even have a clue,
What your love can make me do.

You’ve always meant the world to me,
The air I breathe, my gravity.
The fire in my midnight sky,
The reason that my heart beats high.
You’re beautiful beyond belief,
In every laugh, in every breath.
And when I hold you tight at night,
I swear I’m holding heaven close to life.

Lord, the way you move across the room,
Like summer wrapped in sweet perfume.
The curve of your hips, the spark in your eyes,
Every moment with you feels like a prize.
I’ve traveled far, but I’ve found my way,
In your arms, forever I’ll stay.
With every heartbeat, it’s clear as day,
You’re the song that I want to play.

And when you laugh, the stars align,
In the chaos, you’re my sign.
Girl, you’d never know the truth,
The way you make my heart feel youth.

Now the years roll on in gentle waves,
Through every storm, I promise I’ll stay.
Together we’ll write our own refrain,
In the quiet moments where love remains.

So take my hand, don’t let it go,
In this wild ride, we’ll learn and grow.
With every heartbeat, through joy and strife,
When I hold you close, I hold my life.

You're My Best Friend

Lyrics

I’ve got a thousand acquaintances
And a million passing smiles
But you’re the one who reads between
My silences and trials.
You know the cracks behind my crown,
The doubts behind my brave.
You see the hero and the fool,
And love me either way.
When the glitter falls from every plan
And the world won’t understand,

You’re my best friend — my northern star,
The steady light wherever we are.
When I lose faith in who I’ve been,
You remind me who I am again.
You're my best friend through every bend,
Every break that had to mend.
You're my best friend today,
I pray it will stay that way.

We’ve laughed until the tears ran wild,
Cried ‘til the truth was clear.
Built our castles out of hope,
And faced down every fear.
You don’t just stand beside my side,
You stand inside my fight.
When my shadow tries to speak too loud,
You turn it into light.
When the noise gets heavy like a storm,
You keep my heart so safe and warm.

You’re my best friend — my northern star,

The steady light wherever we are.
When I lose faith in who I’ve been,
You remind me who I am again.
You're my best friend through every bend,
Every break that had to mend.
You're my best friend today,
I pray it will stay that way.

And when the road gets tough and long,
With you beside me, I feel strong.
Every laugh, every tear we share,
In this beautiful dance, we’ll always care.

So here’s to us, forevermore,
In a world of chaos, you’re my core.
You're my best friend, through thick and thin,
Together forever, let the journey begin.

Wider Than These Skies

Lyrics

There’s a red sun sinking on a two-lane road,
Cornfields bowin’ like they already know.
Every mile marker’s got a story to tell,
Of broken hearts and a wishin’ well.
My daddy’s truck still smells like rain,
Dust and diesel and the weight of his name.
He said, “Son, love big and don’t look back,”
But I learned the hard way love don’t always act like that.

She was barefoot freedom in a cotton dress,
Blue jean halo and a little bit reckless.
Yeah, I thought forever fit in my hands,
Turns out forever had other plans.

But my heart is wider than these skies,
Bigger than the tears I’ve cried.
Heart wider than a goodbye in July,
When the wheat fields burn gold in the light.
If she’s out there somewhere ridin’ that wind,
Tell her I’d do it all over again.
’Cause love don’t fade when the night rolls in,
It just echoes through the pines,
And my heart is wider than these skies.

Underneath those stars, I’m still chasing dreams,
Through the dust and dirt where the moonlight gleams.
Every road I traveled, I laid my soul bare,
With every twist and turn, I can still feel her there.

Echoes of laughter, under the pines,
Silent whispers, where our hearts align.
Thought I could hold on, but time slipped away,
Yet love is a fire that won't fade to gray.

Oh, I’ve seen the mountains, I’ve crossed the streams,
But nothing compares to the way she dreams.
Every sunset whispers, every dawn replies,
Love stretches on, yeah, wider than the skies.

Yeah, my heart is wider than these skies,
Forever soaring on love’s sweet high.

River Made of Fire

Lyrics

Sun beat down on a gravel road,
Dust kickin’ like a story untold.
Radio hummin’ a worn-out tune,
Sky burnin’ like a red-hot moon.
Old truck rattles like a runaway train,
Got ghosts ridin’ shotgun in the rain.
Every mile’s got a memory’s name,
But I ain’t runnin’ — I’m breakin’ the chain.
Hear that thunder rollin’ low,
Heart keeps poundin’ where the wild winds blow.

I been walkin’ through a river made of fire,
Boot heels spark when I climb that wire.
River made of fire in the undertow,
I’m a flame in the flood, let the whole world know.
When the night tries to drag me down,
River made of fire from the battleground.
Ain’t no storm gonna steal my name,
I was born in smoke — but I burn like flame.

Neon lights and a whiskey lie,
Truth cuts clean like a switchblade sky.
Tried to cage me in a rusted frame,
But freedom don’t answer to shame.
There’s a freight train cryin’ down the bend,
Sounds like mercy, sounds like revenge.
Every scar’s just a badge I wear,
A story of survival, a lesson laid bare.
Hear that thunder rollin’ low,
Heart keeps poundin’ where the wild winds blow.

I been walkin’ through a river made of fire,
Boot heels spark when I climb that wire.
River made of fire in the undertow,
I’m a flame in the flood, let the whole world know.
When the night tries to drag me down,
River made of fire from the battleground.
Ain’t no storm gonna steal my name,
I was born in smoke — but I burn like flame.

The ashes swirl, the embers cry,
In the heart of darkness, I reach for the sky.
Every heartbeat’s a rhythm, every step’s a fight,
I’m not just surviving; I’m dancing with light.

So let the flames flicker, let the embers glow,
In this river made of fire, we’ll always grow.
With every battle, we’ll rise from the mire,
Together forever in this river made of fire.

Late To The Party

Lyrics

The neon sign was buzzin' like a tired old bee,
Pickup trucks lined up by the sycamore tree.
Inside the band was playin’ something sad and slow,
And every heart in that room had somewhere to go.
I saw you laughing by the jukebox light,
Hair like a river in a Tennessee night.
I should've walked across that dance floor then,
But courage was a stranger back when.

I kept telling myself,
“There’ll be time someday,”
But someday don’t wait
For the words you don’t say.

I was late to the party,
Late to your heart,
Late to the moment
Before it fell apart.
The music kept playing,
But I missed my cue,
I showed up with love,
Just a little too soon for goodbye,
And a little too late for you.

Saw you last summer at the county fair,
Two little kids and a ribbon in your hair.
You waved hello like an old friend might,
But some doors only open once in life.
I drove away past the carnival lights,
Thinking about wrong roads and lonely nights.
Wish I had told you when our eyes first met,
But the best of intentions are lost with regret.

I kept telling myself,
“There’ll be time someday,”
But time don't wait,
For dreams that fade away.

Now every tune takes me back to that night,
Each note's a reminder, a bittersweet fight.
The memories linger, yet fade like the stars,
In the shadows of silence, I carry these scars.

Yeah, I was late to the party,
But it was worth the ride,
To see your smile shine
Like the moon on the tide.

Even though it’s over, there’s still a spark,
I’ll keep on chasing love, in the dark.

Social Media

Lyrics

We got a thousand friends in a glowing little screen,
All typing out love that ain’t ever been seen.
Hearts in the comments, thumbs up in a row,
But nobody knocks on your door anymore.

We’re scrolling through lives that look picture-perfect bright,
But nobody’s there in the middle of the night.
When the silence gets loud and the truth hits home,
A million connections… but you’re still alone.

We forgot how to laugh ‘round a kitchen table,
Forgot how to cry when we’re not labeled…
‘Cause social media ain’t a hand to hold,
Ain’t a fire that warms when the nights get cold.
It don’t hug you back, don’t wipe your tears,
Don’t sit with you through your hardest years.

It builds up walls where bridges should be,
Turns “you and me” into “us” and “them” so easily.
We need front porch talks, not a trending feed,
‘Cause hearts need people… not just a screen to see.

We’re arguing loud behind a keyboard fight,
Drawing battle lines in Black & White.
Neighbors don’t greet, they just scroll on by,
Living in a world that forgot how to try.

So put down the phone, come out on the street,
Talk to a friend, feel the warmth in their greet.
Let’s break the chains of this digital cage,
Live in the moment, let’s start a new page.

There’s beauty in flaws, in the mess and the tears,
In the laughter we share throughout all the years.
So raise a glass high to the ones who still care,
In a world of connection, let’s keep our hearts bare.

So raise your hand high, if you're tired of the show,
Let’s live real life, let the true feelings flow.
‘Cause social media won’t love you right,
But real friendships hold on through the darkest night.