I was getting a few songs with jangly guitars ready for some pitching and this was one I thought fit.

Rising, falling, kettle calling, what was on your mind.
Loving, hating, endless waiting, just what will go down.
 
Who did we see?
What did we do?
Where did we go?
When we had it right.

Laughing, crying, crucifying, how dark will this get?
Screaming quiet, echoes linger, silent shadows sit.

Who did we see?
What did we do?
Where did we go?
When we had it right.

Slipping, falling, are we stalling,
through this one more time?
Bitter beating, what's becoming,
of this heart of mine?

Who did we see?
What did we do?
Where did we go?
When we had it right.

When we had it right.
When we had it right.

When We Had It Right

I've come down with a touch of insanity.
Keep doin' same things expecting humanity.

Tired of playin' this game.
The story always ends the same.
There's only one way to explain.

Mercy on you,
for what you put me through.
Mercy on me,
for what I've failed to be.
Mercy on you,
For what you think you see,
Mercy on me,
Not having a clue.

Same shit different day, I don't think I want to play.
Half wrong half right, guess it's time to say good night.

Tired of playin' this game.
The story always ends the same.
There's only one way to explain.

Mercy on you,
for what you put me through.
Mercy on me,
for what I've failed to be.
Mercy on you,
For what you think you see,
Mercy on me,
Not having a clue.

Things don't ever change,
They just come 'round again,
It's always seemed a sin.

Mercy on you,
for what you put me through.
Mercy on me,
for what I've failed to be.
Mercy on you,
For what you think you see,
Mercy on me,
Not having a clue.

Mercy on you,
for what you put me through.
Mercy on me,
for what I've failed to be.
Mercy on you,
For what you think you see,
Mercy on me,
Not having a clue.

Mercy On


You cast a spell,
upon my eyes,
I was totally mesmerized.

Hoodoos like this,
we barely kissed,
you're more than I could fantasize.

You went away,
for an endless day.

I didn't see your exit sign.

You've done your part,
return my heart,
I need you to be exorcised.

You went away,
for an endless day.

I didn't see your exit sign.

Guess it's part of life,
this human sacrifice,
Everyone gets so victimized.
 
You went away,
for an endless day.

I didn't see your exit sign.

You went away,
for an endless day.

I didn't see your exit sign.

I didn't see your exit sign.

Exit Sign

Everyone dance,
we're giving peace a chance.
Every thing's fine,
we're all fruit on the vine.  

Summer of Love,
what we dreamed of.
gifted from above.
Summer of Love.

Life's river flows,
As our enchantment grows,
A fairytale stream,
feeding out daydream.

Summer of Love,
what we dreamed of.
gifted from above.
Summer of Love.

Sewing the seeds,
Everyone needs.
Filling the air,
It's everywhere.

Summer of Love,
what we dreamed of.
gifted from above.
Summer of Love.

Summer of Love

Summer Of Love






Truth can be the light
Truth is in plain sight

Facts are there to take the blame,
when you don't remember a name.
Say it's because of your youth,
when your brain's empty tell the truth.

Truth can be the light
Truth is in plain sight

Burdened by so many lies,
sugarcoated false replies.
Although it might not sound so kind,
Let your friends say your out of your mind.

Truth can be the light
Truth is in plain sight

I don't want to hear another explanation.
I don't want to hear a sheepish reply.
Tell me what you think about  situation.
Don't hold back a damn or tell me why.

Truth can be the light
Truth is in plain sight

We're searching for it everywhere, 
without it we don't have a prayer,
Forsake illusions in your head,
don't be afraid of what is said.

Truth can be the light
Truth is in plain sight

Truth can be the light
Truth is in plain sight



Truth

Afraid of Night



The party's over ending...
the night's sins.
I feel much older when,
daybreak comes.

Will it be over soon,
this icy dream?

Going on forever, 
no change of scene.

Why does this have to end,
making me....

Afraid of Night / Why am I so?
Afraid of Night / Where will I go?
Afraid of Night / There's no way out!
Afraid of Night

Will it be over soon,
this icy dream?

My spirit feels so low,
until blood streams.

When the stars burn dim I'm locked in,
a bad dream.

Why does this have to end,
making me....

Afraid of Night / Why am I so?
Afraid of Night / Where will I go?
Afraid of Night / There's no way out!
Afraid of Night


Afraid of Night

Afraid Of Night

This was written for a movie listing looking for a very DARK song. That's why it is. I'm happy. Really!

verse
I've caused so much pain,
can’t face another day,
I want to fade away.

Every day a crime,
I slip through every time,
must be another way.

Pre Chorus
Blue skies are falling,
Dark days are calling.

Chorus
Shoot shoot this is how it has to be,
put me out of my misery.
Bang bang it’s my head against the wall,
where are you God, when it’s me?

verse
Dark glasses hide my eyes,
hiding every lie,
that’s killing me inside.

Nobody matters more,
nobody matters less,
it’s all the same I guess.

Pre Chorus
Blue skies are falling,
Dark days are calling.

Chorus
Shoot shoot this is how it has to be,
put me out of my misery.
Bang bang it’s my head against the wall,
where are you God, when it’s me?

Shoot shoot this is how it has to be,
put me out of my misery.
Bang bang it’s my head against the wall,
where are you God, when it’s me?

Shoot shoot this is how it has to be,
where are you God, it’s me?

Shoot

That's rich.
That's rich.

Living, in the lap of luxury,
just sit and judge, all that you see.

Saying you'll save us now,
didn't know we needed saving.   
Saying you'll show us how,
but you're only good at taking.

That's rich.
That's rich.

Climbing up the ladder with your thuggery,
every dollar you rape, you turn into three.

Saying you'll save us now,
didn't know we needed saving.   
Saying you'll show us how,
but you're only good at taking.

That's rich.
That's rich.

That's rich.
That's rich.

Everything that you say, you hurt someone new,
Next time you use your mouth, make it to chew.

Saying you'll save us now,
didn't know we needed saving.   
Saying you'll show us how,
you're only joy is taking.
 
That's rich.
That's rich.


That's Rich

Written and performed by Bob Porri

For countless generations,
rising high above our stare,
We're living on our broken dreams
fall to pieces everywhere.

On and on and on and on and on and on
the story plays again.


The strangest things do happen,
no escape from feeling scared,
Embrace it in your bosom,
cause it's always burning there.

On and on and on and on and on
the story plays again.


Living in illusion,
full of hate and love and wars,
Waiting for the hero to come home,
he may be gone for evermore.

On and on and on and on and on and on
the story plays again.

Story Plays Again

Tables Gonna Turn
Written and performed by Louise Goldberg and Bob Porri
copyright 2016

verse
You sling hate at a raging storm,
Gonna hit you hard.
Like a fireball. 
You bring gas to a burnng house,
Gonna take you down.
You dish out what you can't take,
while you eat your cake, with your dirty hands.
Play chicken with the rising tide,
Gonna slap you back.
Catch a boomerang.

chorus
Uh oh, uh oh,
tables gonna turn.
Uh oh, uh oh,
WATCH!

verse
You build walls when we need to heal ,
Gonna crumble fast.
It's a nightmare,
You feed sand to a thirsty mouth,
Gonna pay your dues,
You bring ice, to a freezing cold,
While you sip champagne, with your grimy grin.
Wage it all almost nothing left,
Gonna lose it all,
Leave everything behind.

chorus
Uh oh, uh oh,
tables gonna turn.
Uh oh, uh oh,
WATCH!

Uh oh, uh oh,
tables gonna turn.
Uh oh, uh oh,
WATCH!

Uh oh, uh oh,
tables gonna turn.
Uh oh, uh oh,
WATCH!

Uh oh, uh oh,
WATCH!

Tables Gonna Turn (written and performed by Louise Goldberg and Bob Porri)

Nothing Matters Anymore
copyright 2016
Written by Bob Porri, Amanda West and Louise Goldberg
Bob Porri - vocals and guitars, drum production
Louise Goldberg - keyboards
Amanda West - lyrics
https://soundcloud.com/amanda-west-lyrics
https://soundcloud.com/louise-goldberg


My heart is aching for you
Can't get you out of my head baby
Overflowing with love for you
Nothing matters anymore

I didn't see you were gone
I was too wrapped up in pleasin’ you baby
Then I couldn’t find you beside me
Nothing matters anymore
(It just don’t matter)

My body misses you so bad 
I ache all over from lovin’ you baby
Don't know why you left me
Nothing matters anymore

My heart is aching for you baby
Can't get you out of my head
I’m so lonely and so blue
Nothing matters anymore

I don’t know why we’re through
Nothing matters anymore

Nothing Matters Anymore (written with Amanda West and Louise Goldberg)

written and performed by Jennifer Foss and Bob Porri

These Walls I feel them closing in
As I wonder where you've been
Every shiver every tremble
Breaking down this fragile temple

Every wall around me leaning
My heart beats without meaning
I hear the words you weave
The words I wish I could believe

These hallowed walls
are clinging to the hope
that you will stay
Protect me now

I hold a compass in my hand,
As I leave these walls
I'll never know, if you're on the other side.
Please be on the other side
Please be my hope
You are my only hope

These Hallowed Walls

These Hallowed Walls (with Jennifer Foss)

performed by Jenavieve Reed and Bob Porri
The Music of Franz Shubert
Performance copyright 2016 by Reed/Porri

Ave Maria

Time Speck
https://soundcloud.com/samprock
https://soundcloud.com/hankbeukema
written by Sam Prock (most instruments) and Bob Porri (guitar)
featuring Hank Beukema on vocals (spoken words)
copyright 2016 by Sam Prock and Bob Porri

THE JOYS OF WORK
The joys of work rejoice the king 
The time has given up on him
[king: ] - “Stay still, stay here!
… show me the way!
… to catch the moment!”
[time: ] - “Sit and pray …”
*****

Time Speck (Sam Prock and Bob Porri featuring Hank Beukema vocal on spoken words)

Void

Written and performed by Bob Porri and Michelle Leverette
Vocals - Michelle Leverette
Instruments and Vocals - Bob Porri

It's Time

Time, It’s time
Time we’re movin’ on down the line
Gone, long gone
Past the things we did and haven’t done
Every choice we hand select
Here we are with no regret
Now it’s time to push ahead
Ahead

Everything that’s ever done
Morning to the setting sun
Opens doors so we can run
We can run

More, much more
Finding hidden treasure in the core
Caught up in
Waiting for the change that will begin

Everything that’s ever done
Morning to the setting sun
Opens doors so we can run
We can run/Running on

We can run
We can run away
We can run
It’s time

Instrumental

Everything that’s ever done
Morning to the setting sun
Opens doors so we can run
Everything that’s ever done
Morning to the setting sun
Opens doors so we can run
Everything that’s ever done
Morning to the setting sun
Opens doors so we can run
We can run

It's Time (with Michelle Leverette)

Written and performed by Jennifer Foss and Bob Porri
Jennifer Foss - Vocals and Piano
Bob Porri - Guitars, percussion, keyboards, vocals

*Signed  - non-exclusive

https://soundcloud.com/jennifer-foss-502334607
copyright 2017 by Bob Porri and Jennifer Foss

When I Found You

by Jennifer Foss and Bob Porri

Stars outweigh what once was darkness
Taking in moments like this

I came to when I found you 
All feels right next to you    
No one else will ever do
No one else will do 

A stunning view all around us
Carved in stone a tranquil vastness 

I came to when I found you 
All feels right next to you    
No one else will ever do
No one else will do 

You have calmed my anxious heart
You have unraveled me from the start 

As love cascades all fear removed
Time stands still all thoughts consumed
 
I came to when I found you 
All feels right next to you    
No one else will ever do
No one else will do

When I Found You* (with Jennifer Foss)

Written and Performed by Michelle Leverette and Bob Porri
copyright 2017 by Leverette/Porri
https://soundcloud.com/michelleleverettemusic/tracks

Free - Porri/Leverette

You say I'm not going anywhere
You say it was just a dream
You say it'll all be over soon
Yes well, that's how it's gonna be

I love you, oh my soul
But this love has taken its toll
No kisses, talk or plea 
I gotta be free

One day the view will be a different one
One day there'll be something new to see
One day when you don't wanna run
That day I'll be gone and free

Chorus

I say exactly what I'm gonna do
I say I know it's gonna sting
I say it'll all be over soon
I've cut my strings

Chorus

Free (with Michelle Leverette)

Hearts Beating
Written by Jen Foss and Bob Porri
Copyright 2017 by Jen Foss and Bob Porri
https://soundcloud.com/jennifer-foss-502334607

Verse
We're constellations of stars
Fireflies fading in jars
Holding on to the spark
Fighting against the dark

Verse
We're standing on the edge
The warnings have been read
We've got to pull this thread
Rejecting what we've been spoon fed 

Chorus
We're one note of a never-ending song
A chorus of hearts beating strong 
This life it strings us along
(you gotta) Sing loud (un)til the music's gone 

Verse
We're the beats of a wild heart
They're afraid we'll take it too far
Here the lies are broken and scarred
We stand and fight as your guard

Chorus
We're one note of a never-ending song
A chorus of hearts beating strong 
This life it strings us along
(you gotta) Sing loud (un)til the music's gone

Hearts Beating (with Jennifer Foss)

Written and Performed by Bob Porri and Michelle Leverette
copyright 2017 by Bob Porri and Michelle Leverette

Michelle Leverette - vocals
Bob Porri - instruments, vocals

https://soundcloud.com/michelleleverettemusic

In the corner
You brushed past
Light blinded
As you walk on by

Rough outline
Hard to measure
As you walk through the night

Every edge 
Every angle
Every moment
Suffocating

Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh

Every word
Every exhale
Every breath
Emptying me

You steal every sound
You steal every word
You steal every sound
Every moment
Every breath

In the day you cast your shadow over
In the rain there is no rest
From the ashes
You rise to greet me and wish me all the best

Every edge 
Every angle
Every moment
Suffocating

Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh

Every word
Every exhale
Every breath
Emptying me

You steal every sound
You steal every word
You steal every sound
Every moment
Every breath

You steal every sound
You steal every word
You steal every sound
Every moment
Every breath

Steal Every Sound (with Michelle Leverette)

Love Story
Written and performed by Bob Porri and Jennifer Foss
https://soundcloud.com/jennifer-foss-502334607
copyright 2017 by Bob Porri and Jennifer Foss

This was a "rush write" Jen and I did for a listing looking for "sweet singer-songwriter songs" for advertising use.

Verse 1
When I opened up the first page of our story 
I found the sweetest phrase in your smile
We're binding two stories to make them one 

Chorus
We're the book I want to read over and over again
You're the beginning, middle and the end of my love story

Verse 2
Let's cozy up, settle in, start this next chapter
The lovliest refrain is your spontaneous laughter
I'll be cliche and say you're my happily ever after

Chorus
We're the book I want to read over and over again
You're the beginning, middle and the end of my love story

Verse 3
Cover to cover there is no other
Line by line you've got me intertwined
From my point of view there's nothing we can't do

Chorus
We're the book I want to read over and over again
You're the beginning, middle and the end, oh 
We're the book I want to read over and over again
You're the beginning, middle and the end of my love story

Love Story (with Jennifer Foss)

Bring It On (with Michelle Leverette)

Deep Dark Water

Written and Performed by Bob Porri and Steven Wesley Guiles
copyright 2018 by Bob Porri and Steven Wesley Guiles
https://soundcloud.com/newcoolnowmusic

Bob Porri - instruments
Steven Guiles - vocals

if you’re the ocean, i’m a swimmer
but i’m a weak one, that's for sure
if you’re the ocean, i’m a winner
but i’m feeling lost and here comes a storm 

I’m in the deep dark water
I can barely swim
I can feel the sharks passing
It’s getting grim

I’m in the deep dark water
I can barely breathe
Now I take my last breath
is this the last of me
(repeat)

if you’re the ocean, i’m a sinner
and i’m the weak one, that’s for sure
if you’re the ocean, as the lights get dimmer
but im’ feeling lost and here come the waves

I’m in the deep dark water
I can barely swim
I can feel the sharks passing
It’s getting grim

I’m in the deep dark water
I can barely breathe
Now I take my last breath
is this the last of me
(repeat)

Deep Dark Water (with Steven Wesley Guiles)

I'm Not What You Think (draft for GYAWS)
copyright 2018 by Bob Porri and Michelle Leverette
https://soundcloud.com/michelleleverettemusic

I'm Not What You Think

V1
Moving on, stepping out to the next place
Covered by every cloud over my face
Like a magnet drawn outside to outer space
No turning back ‘cause if I do, I’ll lose the race

PC
I don’t know where I’m going
And I can’t tell you how or why
But I’ll get there

C
Don’t underestimate me
I’m not what you think
Blinded by all that you see
I’m not what you think
Your expectations don’t exist
Wipe ‘em off of your lips
Your mind is playing tricks
I’m not what you think

V2
Round about, veer to the left, then keep it right
Heavy load but here I go keep holding tight
I’m like gravity I’ll always be outta sight
Hold you up and hold you down and win the fight

PC
You don’t know where I’m going
Won’t know tell how or why
But I’ll be there

C
Don’t underestimate me
I’m not what you think
Blinded by all that you see
I’m not what you think
Your expectations don’t exist
Wipe ‘em off of your lips
Your mind is playing tricks
I’m not what you think

B
Mystery
Can’t you see
Ah, the real me
Who I am
I’m not what you think

Chorus 2x

I'm Not What You Think (with Michelle Leverette)DRAFT

I’ll Always Choose You

copyright 2018 by Jennifer Foss and Bob Porri
https://soundcloud.com/jennifer-foss-502334607
https://soundcloud.com/bobp3/sets/blue-scorpion

I’ll Always Choose You

I will go and you will follow
Endlessly we'll walk through shadows
Here in this space in between
 
Hearts won't mend, but I won't shatter
Firm in hand the hope everafter
Here in this space in between

Chorus
I'll always choose you
The stories not yet written in view

Come what may I'll take it on
No rock unturned or path untraveled
Here in this place unseen

Don't hold back I want it all
Blood and sweat, the tears that fall
Here in this place unseen

Come on heart, this is what you've waited for
So breathe in deep
The new found air

I'll Always Choose You (with Jennifer Foss)

Leadfoot
copyright 2018 by Michelle Leverette and Bob Porri
Music and Lyrics - Michelle Leverette @michelleleverettemusic
Music and Production - Bob Porri

A special thanks to John Kumnick for providing the awesome bass for this track!

Got a lead foot momma and a lead foot dad
Best dang parents that a girl ever had
Taught me how to fly like a demon in the night
Handed me the keys and said time to take flight, (girl)
Bring her home safe, she’s your best friend
Then another night you can take her out again

Chorus
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
(WHOO WHOO WOOOOOOOOOO)

Got a lead foot momma and a lead foot pop
Put the pedal on the floor ‘cause I just can’t stop
Wheel in my hands and dust behind my tail
Flashin’ lights around wanna take me off the trail
Take my lead on back when I press into the dark
Hold/hang on tight while I make my mark

WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
(WHOO WHOO WOOOOOOOOOO)

Bridge
The faster that I go
Makes me love speed so
Don’t matter where I roam
I’ll always be home…on the road


WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
(WHOO WHOO WOOOOOOOOOO)

Mornin’ Lead foot momma, mornin’ (my) daddio
See you’re up real early with the rooster’s crow
Sun is comin’ up now my angels go to sleep 
Til tomorrow night while y’all are countin’ sheep
Pushin’/Leanin’ on the red line just because I can 
You’ll be lookin’ for me till the sunrise comes again

WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
WHOO WHOO ya ya ya
(WHOO WHOO WOOOOOOOOOO)

Leadfoot (with Michelle Davis Leverette)

Home

written and performed by Michelle Leverette and Bob Porri https://soundcloud.com/michelleleverettemusic
copyright 2018 by Bob Porri and Michelle Leverette

V1
Sun’s smiling on me, yah, I’m heading home
Steps as light as can be; with joy in my bones
V2
Two welcoming arms that pull me in close
All those kisses & hugs call out to my soul

Chorus 
I can’t stay gone too long ‘cause
I’m safe inside
Here I’m at home

V3
The door closes behind, time’s always too short
I’ll remember our songs, every chord, every note
V4
Two welcoming arms don’t wanna let go
They keep calling me back from wherever I go

Chorus
I can’t stay gone too long ‘cause
I’m safe inside
Here I’m at home

Here at home 
Mmmm
I’m at home
Here at home

Home (with Michelle Leverette)

In My Life
Written and Performed by Jennifer Foss and Bob Porri

In My Life 

I’ve given you reason enough to go
I thought I heard the closing benediction
What I expected to turn cold was now a glow
You gave my doubt no recognition

In my life, I have found, you’re always there, you're always there for me.
In my life, I have found, you’re always there, you're always there for me.
In my life, I have found, you’re always there for me, you're always there for me.

I’ve danced the line between trust and doubt 
How many times have you reminded me eternity doesn't fade with time 
You never changed your heart from where we started out 
I'm starting to see the embers of truth align

In my life, I have found, you’re always there, you're always there for me.
In my life, I have found, you’re always there, you're always there for me.
In my life, I have found, you’re always there, you're always there for me.
For, for me.

I’ll let the light shine on through
Cause it won’t back down, it won't back down
I’ll let the light shine on through
Cause it won’t, it won't back down, it won't back down
It won't back down.

Shine, Shine on

In My Life (with Jennifer Foss) Draft

Victory

Written and Performed by Michelle Leverette https://soundcloud.com/michelleleverettemusic and Bob Porri
copyright 2018 by Bob Porri and Michelle Leverette

V1 
Broken inside, crushed by the lies
I walk through the fire refined in the ashes
Open new eyes for the first time
The road cries out, requires the fight demanding

Here I decide, old pushed aside
No price too high, revived, given chances
Two worlds collide, see the divide
The dark and the light, I survive, the last one standing

C 
Victory, Victory, it’s here before me
Victory, Victory, it’s in my hand
Victory, Victory, bled at my feet now
Victory, Victory, here in my hand

V2
Weight in my soul, truth to unfold
It can’t be controlled, explodes, the clock is gaining
Run through the door, fire in my core
I’ve been reborn to win and can’t contain it

C
Victory, Victory, it lies before me
Victory, Victory, it’s in my hand
Victory, Victory, bled at my feet now
Victory, Victory, here in my hand

V3
Words lift the knife, cut with a price
I know I’m alive, this drive, it’s complicated
One wound for five, vict’ry arrives 
The end, it begins baptized and celebrated

C
Victory, Victory, it lies before me
Victory, Victory, it’s in my hand
Victory, Victory, bled at my feet now
Victory, Victory, here in my hand

Victory

Victory (with Michelle Leverette) - Full version

An mellow nylon string acoustic track for GYAWS and for whatever purposes might be served.

Written and performed by Bob Porri
Copyright 2019 by Bob Porri

One Stop

The Path

We wanted to have a version of this song that was 3-4 minutes as the original was pushing 6. Here is the shorter version.

Victory

copyright 2018 by Leverette/Porri

V1 
Broken inside, crushed by the lies
I walk through the fire refined in the ashes
Open new eyes for the first time
The road cries out, requires the fight demanding

Here I decide, old pushed aside
No price too high, revived, given chances
Two worlds collide, see the divide
The dark and the light, I survive, the last one standing

C 
Victory, Victory, it’s here before me
Victory, Victory, it’s in my hand
Victory, Victory, bleeds at my feet now
Victory, Victory, here in my hand

V2
Weight in my soul, truth to unfold
It can’t be controlled, explodes, the clock is gaining
Run through the door, fire in my core
I’ve been reborn to win and can’t contain it

C
Victory, Victory, it's here before me
Victory, Victory, it’s in my hand
Victory, Victory, bleeds at my feet now
Victory, Victory, here in my hand

V3
Words lift the knife, cut with a price
I know I’m alive, this drive, it’s complicated
One wound for five, vict’ry arrives 
The end, it begins baptized and celebrated

C
Victory, Victory, it lies before me
Victory, Victory, it’s in my hand
Victory, Victory, bleeds at my feet now
Victory, Victory, here in my hand

Victory (with Michelle Leverette)

Reaching Out
copyright 2019 by Bob Porri and Jennifer Foss https://soundcloud.com/jennifer-foss-502334607

Verse 1
We've all been wandering  around
Hoping to find something real     
I see the same look in your eye 
Don't turn away 
Don't turn away

Chorus
I'm reaching out to you
The world is waiting to see what you will do
I'm reaching out to you 
Believe, Believe we are for you
Believe, Believe we are for you 

Verse 2
What good's a kingdom gained
if your walls are too high and you can't walk away
You've paid enough in pain
Come with me
Come be free

Chorus
I'm reaching out to you
The world is waiting to see what you will do
I'm reaching out to you 
Believe, Believe we are for you

Chorus
I'm reaching out to you
The world is waiting to see what you will do
I'm reaching out to you 
Believe, Believe we are for you
Believe, Believe we are for you
We are for you
We are for you

Reaching Out (with Jennifer Foss)

Dear Life
copyright 2019 by Bob Porri and Michelle Leverette
Written and performed by Bob Porri
and Michelle Leverette https://soundcloud.com/michelleleverettemusic

V1
Grab some paper, make my list
Sort out what defines me
Read it back and know what’s missing
Shedding skin I’m free
Walking out I see the light and 
It shows me where to go
Taste the water, drink a new life in
Now I’m almost home

Chorus
Dear life, the time has come to start all over
Dear life, the time is right to start again
Don’t look back, I got no worries

V2
Shining bright and out of gray
I wander on to someplace
Have a seat and look around me
Memorize each face
Walkin' on I meet some people
They see me as I am
Take a breath and breathe a new life in
This is where I’ll land

Chorus
Dear life, the time has come to start all over
Dear life, the time is right to start again
Don’t look back, I got no worries

Guitar Solo

Outro
Don’t look back I got no worries
Take a breath and breathe a new life in
This is who I am

Dear life, the time has come to start all over
Dear life, the time is right to start again
Don’t look back, I got no worries
I got no worries
Got no worries

Dear Life (with Michelle Leverette)

Maybe

Written and Performed by Bob Porri and Michelle Leverette https://soundcloud.com/michelleleverettemusic
copyright 2018 by Bob Porri and Michelle Leverette

V1
I don’t know if we were getting somewhere fast or maybe slow
I don’t know if there’s a happy ending where we can go

C
Maybe, maybe it’s not too late to seek and find
Maybe, maybe it’s not too late to press rewind.

PC
I don’t wanna be stuck inside of, inside of this reality
Set me free from everything that keeps you from me

V2
I don’t know if this is only make believe, just pretend
I don’t know if we know each other now, are we just friends?

C
Maybe, maybe it’s not too late to seek and find
Maybe, maybe it’s not too late to press rewind.

PC
I don’t wanna be stuck inside of, inside of this reality
Set me free from everything that keeps you from me

Instrumental Bridge/Guitar Solo

PC
I don’t wanna be stuck inside of, inside of this reality
Set me free from everything that keeps you from me

Outro
Maybe, maybe, maybe
Maybe it’s not too late for us to be
Maybe, maybe

Maybe (with Michelle Leverette)

Too Late

Written and performed by Michelle Leverette and Bob Porri
copyright 2019 by Bob Porri and Michelle Leverette https://soundcloud.com/michelleleverettemusic

I’m a white wall
I’m a blank slate
Got no fears
No love, No hate
I need a good book
And a warm cup
Got not regrets 
Got nothing but luck

Cause It’s too late for this
Yah it’s a little too late for this

Too late to stop the dying 
Too late to dream what might be
Too late to hope for something more than we’ve seen
Too late to hold for probably
Too late to start the cryin'
Too late to wish for all the things we used to be
But it’s not too late for me

I’m crawling up 
I’m climbing out
Time to move
No time to doubt
I’m kicking up 
Dust beneath my boots
Shake it off
That’s what I do

Too late to stop the dying 
Too late to dream what might be
Too late to hope for something more than we’ve seen
Too late to hold for probably
Too late to start the cryin'
Too late to wish for all the things we used to be
But it’s not too late for me

Too late to start the crying
Too late to dream what might be
Too late to hope for something more than what we’d be

Too late to stop the dying 
Too late to dream what might be
Too late to hope for something more than we’ve seen
Too late to hold for probably
Too late to start the cryin'
Too late to wish for all the things we used to be
But it’s not too late
No, it’s not too late
For me

Too Late (with Michelle Leverette)

We originally did this song in 2016 in draft form. We have just done some rerecording and remixing and consider it finished now.

Written and Performed by Jen Foss https://soundcloud.com/jennifer-foss-502334607 and Bob Porri
copyright 2019 by Bob Porri and Jennifer Foss

Verse 1
We said I do to it all
We're in it for the long haul
Uncertainty was braved cause
Our story's handmade

Chorus
Love changed and rearranged us
We hold on because we trust
It's you and me and these vows
Life is perfectly imperfect now

Verse 2
Two became more
Our love became a quiet roar
It's found in subtle glances
We feel like hidden romantic

Chorus

Bridge
Don't get lost in the sound
These floors are holy ground
Promise you'll steal me away
That you won't let this fray

Chorus

Perfectly Imperfect (with Jennifer Foss)

copyright 2019 by Bob Porri
Written and performed by Bob Porri

Can't Wait

I can't wait another day and don't recall
why I've been here breaking down behind these walls

Tranquilized again to greet another fall
spreading breath around surrounded by you all

Hesitating
Recreating

something that is better than the day before

Celebrating
Agitating

walkabout to find some answers to it all

welcome to this endless game

Can't Wait

Lost Inside Our World
copyright 2019 by Bob Porri
Instruments and Vocals - Bob Porri

Walking to the edge to find if there’s something to see
Reaching out to touch, what it is or what it could be.

We had to be
lost inside our world
we had to be
changing forever

Turning pages never knowing if it’s fantasy
sitting back letting life happen, while we wait for me.

We had to be
lost inside our world
we had to be
changing forever

We had to be
lost inside our world
we had to be
changing forever

We had to be
lost inside our world (nothing goes as planned)
we had to be
changing forever

Lost Inside Our World

Turn Around
Written, performed and produced by Bob Porri
coypright 2020 by Bob Porri

Doesn't seem too long ago
getting home late and I froze.
Sat down on the front porch steps,
feeling lost and alone.

I had the future on my mind,
and some decisions to make.
I could get back in my car,
but that felt like a mistake.

Didn't want to say goodbye,
letting out a little sigh,
head shook then lifted to the sky.

Turn around just turn around,
staying can be moving forward.
Turn around just turn around,
we had something to move towards.

There've been years of some rough times,
got to another crossroads.
Now it was you standing on the line,
wondering which path to follow.

Didn't want to say goodbye,
letting out a little sigh,
head shook then lifted to the sky.

Turn around just turn around,
staying can be moving forward.
Turn around just turn around,
we have something to move towards.

Don't want you to say goodbye,
letting out a little sigh,
head shook then lifted to the sky.

Turn around just turn around,
staying can be moving forward.
Turn around just turn around,
we have something to move towards.

Turn around just turn around

Turn around just turn around

Turn Around

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Thanks for all of the recent follows, comments, likes and reposts. I am doing my best to check out your music also, comment, like, follow and repost in many cases. I like artists being creative in any way they can, so forgive my wide range of reposts. 

I grew up on 60's and 70's Rock, Pop, Classic Rock, Psychedelic and Fusion Music. A number of Rock and original Rock bands followed. I also played regular gigs as part of a duo with a flute player (one of my best for life friends, Ed). Of course, we did a bunch of Tull songs as well as Classic Rock and originals with the duo and in our bands.

Before and during my college Music Education, I had taken up Classical Guitar. That was during the day. At night I was playing in a Disco Band. In later years, I reunited with Ed, and formed a Tull tribute band. A number of years later, I was playing Pedal Steel Guitar and guitar in an all original band (Thunderegg) that had a number of nice gigs in Connecticut and New York City.

Over the past 10-15 years, I've been focusing on writing and recording original music. Due to my background, I am spread over quite a few genres and many times that is driven by a collaborator.  I have been collaborating with a lot of great people. I'm one of 3 Bobs who formed an internet band called 3bobrock. We tend to pull from a Pink Floyd sound and other sources for our original music.  My most recent regular collaborations are with Jennifer Foss, a wonderful singer of many styles who also has a lot of great ideas as a cowriter. Several of our recent songs are favorites on our Soundcloud pages. Jen and I continue to work together and are looking forward to writing and recording much more together. We go by the band name Blue Scorpion.

I've also done a good deal of co-writing and recording with Michelle Davis Leverette over the last several years. We are hitting the Blues Rock genre quite a bit. Michelle is another great vocalist and writer who is great to work with. We go by the band name Quarter Turn.

I have a number of tracks with Briand Melonson (Bamtone). Yes, another great writer and vocalist. We tend to aim at Alternative Rock and some Americana.

Other artists I've enjoyed co-writing and recording with the last several years are Amanda West, Ethan Freckleton, Marcus Mittila, Steven Guiles, Bill Perry, Louise Goldberg, Michelle Murray, Halley Ewell, JenaVieve Reed, Mladen Domic and Belinda Coomes. I apologize because I'm sure I've forgotten to mention a few others

I am also always working on creating music for possible film, tv and advertising use. Therefore, among the tracks you find on my pages will be some shorter instrumental cues. My "New Tracks" Album page is where I put new favorites.

Some of my tracks are available for purchase and download. You are always welcome to stream and listen for free here.

Finally, my website, bobporrimusic.com., may be of interest to you. I'm a full time musician, songwriter, and guitar instructor. There is a good deal of free material (video guitar instruction, scales, chords, jam tracks etc.) on my website. I appreciate any interest, comments, emails etc.  I am also am a Guitar Coach for the Guitar Tricks website with a number of online "classes" each week.

Bob Porri

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