Name: Quemar (Tejano Version) by CJ Segura
Duration: 2 min 2 s
Description: I am the lyricist/songwriter of this song.

"Here I Am" is Connor Charles at his rawest and most honest. A collection of songs born from reflection, resilience, and hope, this album strips back the noise to reveal soaring choirs, orchestral depth, and deeply personal lyrics. Each track is a diary entry — moments of pain, healing, strength, and renewal. From the haunting pull of Echoes of Us to the uplifting determination of Rise Up From The Ashes and the quiet reflection of Sunday Afternoon, this is music that bleeds emotion and speaks directly to the soul.


08, Echoes Of Us - My Version - Written By Charles Connor

were you left me

Desire

This track was inspired by love at Christmas. Sometimes the holiday can be heavy - and when you see so much happiness around you, it can make you feel alone. Its a song about reaching out to love and opening your heart. Asking. Wanting someone to come over and make the day better... I hope you like my song.

I Want You Here

You ain’t danced in the dark like this yet
Haven’t laughed ’til you lost your breath yet
You keep sayin’ love’s all spent
But girl, you ain’t met me yet
I got that wild, slow, calm and true
Bit of edge with a heart that’s new
You keep sayin’ love don’t hit, bet
You just ain’t met me yet

Dancing In The Dark

It is a special thing when someone truly knows you inside and out. It can seem like they're living in your head. It's extraordinary and creepy, but its love that makes it amazing.

Live In My Head

[Verse 1]
That familiar buzz I know her now deep under my skin
She's anxiety, she's fear, she's a child within

[Chorus]
I know her, I know her, I know her, I know her
I know her, I know her, she don't let go
Keeps me close even when I say no
I know her, I know her, I know her
She won't let me sleep
But at least she don't make promises she can't keep

[Verse 2]
Shows up un-cued, knows my name too well
Sits on my chest and asks what I'd be without her
Says you float off girl, you lose your edge
You forget the rules that keep you fed
I tell her maybe that's the point to stop mistaking tension for spine

[Chorus]
I know her, I know her, I know her, I know her
I know her, I know her, she don't let go
Keeps me close even when I say no
I know her, I know her, I know her
She laughs and I laugh too
'Cause I know her and she knows I still let her drive sometimes
Hands white on the wheel, eyes on the blur, not the road
She hums my heartbeat off key
Tells me you'd miss me if I left
You'd crumble without the edge
You'd never write a thing worth saying if I wasn't breathing down your neck
And I hate that she's right
That she taught me how to survive
But never how to stop surviving

[Bridge]
So I sit there, knuckles burning
And too loud to swallow every so remember more

[Chorus]
I know her, I know her, I know her, I know her
I know her, I know her, she don't let go
Keeps me close even when I say no
I know her, I know her, I know her
I know her, I know her, I know her
She don't let go
Keeps me close even when I say no
I know her, I know her, I know her
And I beg her

[Outro]
Just this once
Let me rest
Let me rest
Let me rest

I Know Her

This track is about the hurt you feel when your betrayed. Careless people are out there. We've been through it - and this song helped me get through it.

I Can't See Us In You

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The soft landing. A closing mantra for the entire emotional journey. This track grants permission to rest, recover, and return to life with gentleness. A peaceful and compassionate ending.

[Intro]
You...
You made it here.
That’s enough for today.

[Verse 1]
Some days feel like climbing skylines,
With pockets full of stones.
Some nights feel like empty inboxes,
Echoing back my bones.

I’ve measured progress by the grief,
And worth by what I lack -
But even empty hands can carry light
When the sun decides to come back.

[Pre-Chorus]
And maybe I don’t have to win -
Just show up again.
Even if I’m shaking in the skin I’m in.

[Chorus]
So I’ll try again tomorrow -
Let the night swallow the sorrow.
If I wake up with weight in my chest, I’ll breathe -
Learning to call that peace.

Try again tomorrow -
That’s all I owe.
I don’t have to know the way -
Just trust in the grace… of another day.

[Verse 2]
I used to think that “rest” was quitting,
Or that “pausing” meant I failed -
But even gardens drink the dark before
They bloom and tip the scales.

And I don’t need a perfect map,
Just a compass for my chest -
To say “I’m here. I’m real. I’m trying.”
Even longing is a kind of progress.

[Pre-Chorus]
And what a gift - to see the dawn
Even when I feel withdrawn.
The world still turns - and I go on.

[Chorus]
So I’ll try again tomorrow -
Let rest be the bravest part I know.
If my voice shakes and the words don’t land,
I'll just hold my own hand.

Try again tomorrow -
That promise is enough.
I don’t have to roar to be tough -
Some hearts hum softly, but still keep up.

[Bridge]
You don’t owe anyone a miracle tonight.
Your slow breath is a revolution.
Your burnout is an altar.
The world will still be waiting tomorrow -
and you deserve to meet it rested.

[Final Chorus]
So I’ll try again tomorrow -
Not perfect, just real.
I'll patch the places where I bent too much,
And let small truths heal.

Try again tomorrow -
With mercy for my past.
Kindness in my weary bones…
and time enough at last.

[Outro]
You’re allowed to be unfinished.
And still beloved.

Try Again Tomorrow

I am the lyricist/songwriter of this song.

Quemar (Tejano Version)

CJ Segura | Lyricist/Songwriter and Creative Artist
Blending emotional storytelling with modern pop, country, and R&B influences. Writing songs that cut deep and connect from heartbreak to breakthrough. Featured project: Burn (concept demo).

Quemar (Tejano Version)

CJ Segura

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