Eternity Song
by John Mieras
July 26th, 2014

If I could write a story that could stand the test of time
I'd dedicate it for you and give up making rhyme
I'd move out of the city stake a claim upon some land
Spend my winters in a cabin that I built by my own hand

I'd have little need of money, just a field of fertile soil
And the Spring would bring the rain down in honor of my toil
And the night would rise at sunset, paint the sky all full of stars
And I'd gaze upon forever like it wasn't very far

Out there beyond the limits, past this present place in time
I'd know that I was in it 'cause it's just a state of mind
I'd have no more weary questions, there'd be no more sand to sift
For life is it's own answer and love is it's gift
Yeah, life is it's own answer and love is it's gift.

For all I see flies before me eternally
Just like every star shines in glory
Every life holds eternity

Well I know my song is simple.  And I know when I get done
That the sun that sets tomorrow probably won't change anyone
'Cause I can't write that story, every man has his own way
But I'll dedicate it for you and I'll sing it anyway
Yeah I'll dedicate it for you and I'll sing it everyday

For all I see flies before me eternally
Just like every star shines in glory
Every life holds eternity

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Lyrics:

I was born neath a burning moon
Grew up fast and I left home soon
My mamma cried as she watched me leave
Chasing that moon out in front of me

I chased it far but I couldn't let go
Even drove my car down to Mexico
Loved a girl so fair with the long black hair
But I never meant to stay very long down there

Ah the more I know
The less I can see that old burning moon out in front of me

So I headed North of those stinging sands
And I took a job working with my hands
But when the moon was full and it lit the skies
I could still see her face when I closed my eyes

But pretty soon that was all worn down
Had to pack my things from that border town
So I headed South from the setting sun
Yeah I set my sights like a Gatling gun

Ah the more I know
The less I can see that old burning moon out in front of me


That Old Burning Moon

Songbird

Maddie Flies

"One Too Long"
John Mieras
November 2011

Let your hair fall down this evening, keep your pretty shoulders bare for me
Tomorrow morning I'll be leaving, tonight there's no where else I want to be

We've never needed lots of money, or shiny pearls from the sea
But lonely lady, I know that you've been waiting
I don't think I'll get another leave

Cause the war keeps on, another
round of paper dragons dragging on
Oh say have you seen
These ragged parts of me?
I used to believe kept me strong
This one last tour of duty might be one too long

I've fought to bring you peace and glory; and I'd fight to keep you
safe and free.
The winner always writes the story, but this time doesn't seem so clear to me


So let me lay down here beside you, and hide my face inside your breast.
Another day will see me far away, I'm so tired, I just need to rest.

Cause the war keeps on, another
round of paper dragons dragging on
Oh say have you seen
These ragged parts of me?
I used to believe I was strong.
This one last tour of duty might be one too long

One Too Long 2012-0110

Love and Rent
by John Mieras
www.johnmierasmusic.com
copyright 2010

The lights of night were out and I was crazy
Nothing could faze me
All that I could see was in your eyes
Every moment captured was one that could save me
Or enslave me
The second after we had said goodnight

Iʼd count the hours without you like some kind of hobby
Iʼd wait in the lobby for
Any chance that I might catch a sign
When you smiled you healed me but sometimes you wouldnʼt
But I just couldnʼt
Let you go
for the fear that Iʼd go blind

Back and forth
South and North
All around this town
All those days were spent
Making love and rent
Theyʼre all that matter now

Who was I to tell you how you were feeling I was stealing
Any scrap of hope left lying around
Sitting here and thinking on our conversations
Revelations, promises, and the fears
That Iʼve let you down

Chorus
Monday mornings seem to last forever
Cause Iʼm never Careful how I spend my Sunday nights
(Outtro...repeat 3x)
All the days we spent, making love and rent. Theyʼre all that matter now

Love & Rent

Yesterday (I wish there was a way)
by John Mieras
www.johnmierasmusic.com
copyright 2010

Yesterday, I remember like tomorrow 
Cause it's gone to grey, there's no colors there to borrow 
Leave me still, there's distant bell there a ringing it's forgotten song 
I remember we were singing

Can you take me back? 
I was there but I can't find my way 
There's some things I'd like to say 
That can't be said today 
How I wish there was a way

Suddenly, the path is long and hard to follow It's overgrown with weeds
The air is cold it's hard to swallow
But I need to see, a little light up there in front of me
The past is gone it has no right to be 
And it just gets in the way
But it was only yesterday 

If I could, I'd go back again 
I wouldn't budge I wouldn't bend 
I think I could make amends
So can't you take me back? 
I was there but I can't find my way 
There's some things I'd like to say 
That can't be said today 
How I wish there was a way


John Mieras

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