Original written and recorded by Abbey Hoffman 2013.

Lyrics:
It's a gift
That which slows me down
That which brings me down
It's a gift
That which makes me cry
That which makes me wonder why
It's a blessing in disguise

Yes, I'm grateful for when things don't go my way
'Cause in the end it's not my will but yours be done
And if there's work that must be perfect through the pain
I only ask you'll hold my hand 'til I can run

Blessing In Disguise

Original written and recorded by Abbey Hoffman 2014.

Lyrics:
This too shall pass
Source of all hopes and fears
Promise throughout the years
This too shall pass

All my sorrows 
They are not here to stay
All my joys tomorrow 
Will see another day

This Too Shall Pass

original song written and recorded by Abbey Hoffman 2014
(An experimental musical improv of some lyrics I wrote)

Lyrics:
We watched the earth freeze, every single detail
We searched all afternoon for signs of life
Even the weeping willows stopped their crying
Our footprints cracked the creme brulee
If there had been wind it would have swung the evergreen chandeliers like chimes
But all was calm and quiet that day

We came upon a tiny tree right next to where the baseball diamond used to be
This became our only hope as you pointed for me to look:
Water! Trickling between the bark and ice
Clear skin reveals the blood beneath
If only we could find a heartbeat


Heartbeat

Had this tune in my head for about a month now. Inspired by STEFA*s ruidos, I wanted to post a song that is more of an experiment than a finished piece. This simple prayer was made all the more real with the recent attacks in Paris. This is my first attempt at recording on my Chromebook. I downloaded a Soundtrap app and used the "SPACE FACE" effect on the vocals. There are three vocal tracks. The sound balance is all wrong, the timing is off. But it captures the basic idea of what I wanted. Hopefully this will get recorded properly and be featured on one of my future albums, but until then... there's soundcloud. :)

Christ Have Mercy

Original song written and recorded by Abbey Hoffman, 2013

lyrics:
Good man, I will make you fall
Make you fall in love with me
Good man, I will let you down
I'm not all I'm meant to be
I bet I could make you happy if I tried
But I'd just as soon have made you cry
I believe in us, but I don't believe in me
'Cause I know my inner worlds, I know my tendency to flee
To the haven of my memories, hiding in the trees
These roots are buried deep, these roots are buried deep
But you, you make me wanna be a better woman
You, you make me wanna be a better woman

Better Woman

Original song written and performed by Abbey Hoffman 2013
Recorded by Matt Waterman at Deep Deep Pink, Lansing, MI

Lyrics:
All my friends are falling in love
I sit on the edge and watch them fall
Watch them fall, watch them go
Watch them tumble down the rocks below…

And you know I’ll hold you when you’ve had enough
When you drag yourself onto dry land
Until you stop shaking
Until you no longer spit out his name from your mouth

And I know the sun, at first so warm,
Will leave you dry and wanting more
You’ll forgive, and I know you’ll forget
Once the waters have washed him away
And once again I’ll watch you fall
I’m so glad it’s not me
I’m so glad to be me
Oh, Lord, when will it be me?

‘Cause all my friends are falling in love
I sit on the edge and watch them fall
Watch them fall, watch them go
Watch them tumble down the rocks below

Merrily merrily merrily merrily (3x)
Life is but a dream



Watch (demo)

Written and recorded by Abbey Hoffman, feat. Walker Fee on guitar.  2011.

Lyrics:
It’s been said that rules are meant for breaking
And I’ve always been yours for the taking
So reach out a hand and I’ll give you five
But watch what I say, might just tell you a lie
As I look into your

Crystal eyes
I I could
Spend a life
Time is wasting
We’re only playing fools

I’ve been told to try, try again
If at first you don’t succeed it don’t have to be the end
But should I press on when I’ve been there before?
Short memory, all the past slips away
As I look into your

Crystal eyes
I I could
Spend a life
Time is wasting
We’re only playing fools

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Crystallize (demo) feat. Walker Fee

Original written and recorded by Abbey Hoffman 2009.

Lyrics:
What is the price on your soul?
God knows we all have our own
Some pay in camels and some pay in gold
Tell me: what can I offer for the heart of your soul?