you and I
where do we begin?
in sun or stormy weather?

it was cold outside
your hands were shivering
that night I took you in

you think you’re growing old
but you just need a friend
to help you begin again

let me take you in again from the cold and bitter wind
		          
you and I
we were struggling
before we got together

we sat inside
cause it was drizzling
that night I took you in

you did what you were told
but you didn’t understand
what you got yourself in

let me take you in again from the cold and bitter wind

Naturally Free

The Cold And Bitter Wind

misguided seekers in the garden of peace
planting in the soil of another’s belief
disillusioned preachers of faith and honesty
always in confession, don’t trespass on me

what would you do if there were no book?
where would you go? where would you look?
what would you say? what would you pray?
what if there were no judgement day?

people, save your money, it’s your butter and bread
quiet desperation is how our lives have been led
belief and religion divide the east and west
cant we all come together and solve this mess     
 
what would you do if there were no book?
where would you go? where would you look?
what would you say? what would you pray?
what if there were no judgement day?

Saudade

Misguided Seekers

It was dark when we came out of the woods
Just like you promised me in the shelter that we stood
By my side was good ol’ Leroy Brown
Running after me through the snowy, hollow ground
Though the night was cold as we hiked up in the hills
The sun was setting and the lake was ever still

I left this town, the day you let me down
With out a sound, I snuck away for good

I landed down in the Carolina hills
Playing on the streets, sleeping out in an old still
And everyday as I made my way to town
The river sang to me of how this king lost his crown
Though the nights were warm and the stars were my best friends
I hoped you’d come after me and take me back again

I left this town, the day you let me down
With out a sound, I snuck away for good

I’m broken hearted, It’s time for a new start. 
Got to find my own room cause there’s none left in your heart

I left this town, the day you let me down
With out a sound, I snuck away for good

I Snuck Away

Behind The Curtains

Love me or hang me to dry,
Cause I can tell that you love another man by the mystery in your eyes.
You hide behind the curtains as you walk in between the lines,
Your shadow spoke and it told us jokes as the raven got up to fly.

And the sweet, sweet silence that we heard within our hearts
Was nothing more than a frosted walk that I took when it got dark.
You drove me crazy, right up to it, and over the edge.
I’m not coming home, I’m not looking back as the sun sets on my neck.

The stars gave us eyes so they could see themselves shine,
But we’re still crawling through the darkness on our knees among the pines.
I lay awake in wonder, as the night begins to yawn.
My eyes are fit for the moonlit skit that the sun puts on at dawn.

So love me or hang me to dry,
Cause I can tell that you love another man by the mystery in your eyes.
All I ever wanted was a chance and endless time,
But all the wooded walks and the sandy talks are dear memories of mine.

Behind The Curtains

a father’s sigh on a lonely sea
a mother’s cry on an empty street
they don’t want to see what they really need
they don’t want to be who they really need to be
naturally free

brother’s tongue always taunting me
sister’s nuns always after me
they don’t want to see what they really need
they don’t want to be who they really need to be
naturally free

well it seems like I’ve been sleeping in lately
tried to hit it hard but just end up lazy
do I really need this? will you open the door?

staring at your silly golden eyes
writing out the riddle of your disguise
I’m standing on the last bank, on the edge of the shore

I’m begging
won’t you show me some faith?
all I’m asking is for you to show me the way
won’t you show me some faith?
all I’m asking is for you to show me the way
 
I don’t want cold pumpkin pie
and when I clear my mind, I can see your eyes
every single song I hear reminds me of your smile

someday soon when the smoke is gone
and our broken minds no longer linger on
we can walk along the hot sand, and pretend for awhile

I’m begging
won’t you show me some faith?
all I’m asking is for you to show me the way
won’t you show me some faith?
all I’m asking is for you to show me the way

after all, it’s said and done

Show Me Some Faith

It’s dark outside without a light,
But if you hold me close you know I’ll treat you right.
Every thought I have is a memory of you.

As the sun is setting on the winter sea,
I look in your eyes and find eternity.
Every thought I have is a memory of you

All the ghosts along my trail say come home,
but they don’t know what I left behind
in the darkest places inside my mind
and everywhere I look, I’ll find a memory of you.

In the morning time when we drink our tea,
well, there’s nothing better than you and me.
Every thought I have is a memory of you.

And as we stop to watch the midnight moon,
our bright eyes will be fading soon.
Every thought I have is a memory of you.

Everything for sale is a place that I can’t run to.
So won’t you come to your senses
and stop hopping all those fences?
Every past and future tense is a memory of you.

I loved you baby ’til my dying day,
and even though I’m gone I’ll dry your tears away.
Every thought I have is a memory of you.

Memories Of You

Soon to be living on the nickel in a stranger’s car.
I’ll be deep in the woods and far away from the tar.
I’m leaving here tomorrow with no intent to return.
I’m chasing that bridge that I burned.

Now give me another bottle of booze
so I can turn off the lights and kick up the moves.
Don’t worry for tomorrow, it’s just a headache away
You know that I can’t stay.

I’ve got a dollar and pick, and a flower in my hat
and there’s no telling just where I’m at.
I’ve got a way with words and one way to go
and you’re the only place I’ve ever known.
You’re the only place I’ve known.

So turn those sunshine eyes to moonlight,
I’ll keep you warm in the wandering skies tonight.
I’m so lit up, I can’t connect with the ground.
I’m living at the top of the crown.

I’ve got a dollar and pick, and a flower in my hat
and there’s no telling just where I’m at.
I’ve got a way with words and one way to go
and you’re the only place I’ve ever known.
You’re the only place I’ve known.

When you see my in the field, tell me what your heart will yield.
Cause my love is of the sun as the air is of your lungs.
I can feel it as the spring is sprung, and wild, the wind is at my tongue.
You’ll be breaking down your shield.

I’ve got a dollar and pick, and a flower in my hat
and there’s no telling just where I’m at.
I’ve got a way with words and one way to go
and you’re the only place I’ve ever known.
You’re the only place I’ve known.

Flower In My Hat

Won’t you come with me? I need someone to love
I’m as dark as the night sky You’re as bright as the heaven above it
I need an angel to watch over me as I drive
my heartache is heavy but you’re love will keep me alive

It’s good bye again It’s goodbye my friend It’s goodbye to all of this town
It’s good bye again It’s good bye my friend I’m leaving, but I’ll be back around

I’ll always remember the laughs the troubles and tears
there was never a moment  when I wished that I wasn’t here
we sang like the birds we sang like it’s all that we had
But now I see the doorway And I have to pack up my bags

It’s good bye again It’s goodbye my friend It’s goodbye to all of this town
It’s good bye again It’s good bye my friend I’m leaving, but I’ll be back around

Won’t you come with me? It’s so hard to roam on my own
Save me from lonesome. with you I’ll always be at home

It’s good bye again It’s goodbye my friend It’s goodbye to all of this town
It’s good bye again It’s good bye my friend I’m leaving, but I’ll be back around

Goodbye Again

Listening to Da’s music is like being bathed by a gentle green forest’s poetic intuitions, where spirits harmonize on earth.  Melodic picking, vibrato singing, emotional healing.  The atmosphere becomes guided, clear, symphonic.  A stream of collected consciousness emerges under his tone. The notes hold tranquility, sweetly penetrating the depths of your soul.

Da Christian Flynn