Oracle Night

The Secret Garden

Lycia C - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Keys
Johnny C - Electric Guitars, Bass, Drum Loops, Production

Written by Lycia C
Copyright 2023 - inner-critic

Red Lights

Red Lights - Remastered

Verse 1 (
David    with  a  sling,  standing  all alone,  ----
Facing a giant made of blood and stone.
The world was shaking, fear in the air,
But he had a faith too strong to scare.

Chorus 
David killed the giant with a stone in his hand,
Didn’t need no armor, just the strength to stand.
When you’ve got the faith, you don’t need the might,
One small stone and the Lord on your side!

Verse 2 
Life’s got giants, standing in your way,
But fear don’t win when you kneel and pray.
You don’t need a sword, don’t need to run,
With faith like David, the battle’s won!

Bridge 
One step forward, one stone flew,
The giant fell, the war was through.
No fear, no doubt, just a fearless cry—
With God beside you, giants die!

(Repeat Chorus)

Outro (Powerful, fading victory chant)
David killed the giant, so can you,
Trust in the Lord, He’ll see you through…

David killed the giant  / Master recording

Verse 1)
Well, I heard you got some new tracks rolling’
Can’t wait to hear ‘me, yeah, I bet they’re golden
Those    George jones -  tunes sound just right
Like a sweet melody on a summer night

(Pre-Chorus)
And I know you’ve been working’ hard,
Diving deep, playing’ every card
Syncing’ up that dream, chasing that sound
Let’s sit back, turn it up loud

(Chorus)
I’m looking forward to it, yeah, let’s make it right
Pick a song, lay it down, sing it all night
If you need a hand, well, you know I’m in
Just say the word, we can start again
Oh, I’m looking forward to it, yeah

(Verse 2)
A little songwriting, just you and me
String some chords, like  George jones   
Got a call to make, let’s catch up soon
Talk about life and what’s coming through

(Pre-Chorus)
And I know you’ve been working’ hard,
Diving deep, playing’ every card
Syncing’ up that dream, chasing that sound
Let’s sit back, turn it up loud

(Chorus - Repeat)
I’m looking forward to it, yeah, let’s make it right
Pick a song, lay it down, sing it all night
If you need a hand, well, you know I’m in
Just say the word, we can start again
Oh, I’m looking forward to it, yeah

(Outro)
So let’s get together, put that fire to good use
nothing’ like music to shake off the blues
I’ll be right here when you need a friend
Just say the word, we can start- again

I’m looking forward to it

Verse 1)
Alarm clock’s ringing’, I’m up and gone,
Another long day, got to keep moving’ on.
Clocking’ in early, staying’ up late,
Ain’t got time for takin’ no breaks.

(Chorus)
Got a little bit of hustling’ on the side,
Stacking’ up dollars, trying’ to get by.
Working’ these hands ‘til the work is done,
Working on  over time  for that   dollar   ----


(Verse 2)
Sellin’ firewood out of  my  truck,
Fixing’ old bikes just to make a buck.
Playing’ dive bars on a Friday night,
Anything I can to keep the bills light.

(Chorus)
Got a little bit of hustling’ on the side,
Stacking’ up dollars, trying’ to get by.
Working’ these hands ‘til the work is done,
Working on  over time  for that   dollar   ----

(Bridge)
Some folks say, "Boy, slow it down,"
But I ain’t one for sitting’ around.
I’ll rest when I make it, right now I grind,
Gotta keep moving’, got to make that  buck.

(Outro)
Sun goes down, but I’m still awake,
Working’ this life for the dreams I chase.
Ain’t got much, but I sure got pride,
Doing’ what I can—hustling’ on the side.                                                       hustling’ on the side.----------------

little bit of hustling’

I, I got one I love so much
I got one I love so much
Hold her tight whispering sweet nothings
I can’t let go

Monday morning stretching out and yawning
Stretching out and yawning
Splash my face, get some coffee
In my robe

Maybe if I could find someone
To explain it
Maybe if I could find someone
Then I’d understand how lucky I am

Friday night nestled in your arms
Nestled in your arms
Another week gone isn’t lost
Weekend begun

Maybe if I could find someone
To explain it
Maybe if I could find someone
Then I’d understand how lucky I am

Felt like giving up
Throwing in the towel
Giving up is something that
I’ve never done

Maybe if I could find someone
To explain it
Maybe if I could find someone
Then I’d understand how lucky I am

I Felt like giving up
Throwing in the towel
Giving up is something that
I’ve never done


Bourbon Lucille

Call it whatever I want to call it
Individual victory
Caught off guard and brought Into the light
Incremental failure

Act as if I’ve seen it all
Circling my tiny little safety zone

Don’t see what everyone else can see
Avoiding the crystal clear
Anyone else here wondering
If I’m gonna wake up?

Act as if I’ve seen it all
Circling my tiny little safety zone

Twice I’ve tried and twice I’ve failed
Try to visualize what it means to win
Twice I’ve tried, twice I’ve failed
Got to visualize what it means to win

Do what I want
No longer hiding in darkness
Time has come to face the truth
Laughter echoing between my ears
Relief and acceptance

Act as if I’ve seen it all
Circling my tiny little safety zone 


Anyone Else Can See

[Verse 1]
We drove down  town 
 like we had nothing’ to hide.
Old  radio playing’ “Sweet Caroline,”
Didn’t know we were running’ out   of   time.

[Verse 2]
You laughed  like  a prayer,
Dancing’ barefoot like you didn’t have a care.
I said, “Girl, don’t you ever let go,”
You said, “Tonight’s all we get, don’t you know?”

[Chorus]
If I had known it was your last night alive,
I’d have held you closer 
Would’ve told you every secret I kept inside,
Would’ve kissed you longer, not let goodbye slide.
But I only see it now in the rearview light…
You gave me your heart on your last night alive.

[Verse 3]
The call came in just after 4 A.M.,
Your name etched deep in that blacktop mile,
But I swear I still see your   smile................

[Chorus]
If I had known it was your last night alive,
I’d have stopped the clock, let the stars collide.
Would’ve danced with you ‘til the break of light,
Would’ve begged the heavens for one more try.
But fate don’t knock, it just walks on by…
And takes what it wants on your last night alive.

[Bridge]
Now I sit by the river, talking ’ to the wind,
Reading' back memories like they’re letters you penned.
Still drive your roads, still play that song,
Still ask God why you couldn’t hold on...............
[Outro]
If I had known it was your last night alive,
I’d have said “I love you” one more time.
Held every tear, every breath, every sign,
Told the world to stop, just to rewind.
But you danced away in the blink of an eye…...............
Left me here living’ your last night alive............................                                  
                                                      
                     https://nashwyatt.bandcamp.com/album/last-night-alive                          


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last night alive,   /https://nashwyatt.bandcamp.com/album/last-night-alive

If I believe in love then
All my hopes can come true
What I want and what I get and
Never do the two quite meet

I’m counting on a lot of luck
Go along with what
I’m taking as for granted

Sometimes I don’t have what it takes
Wanting ain’t enough
Whether I see or I don’t
Consequence is what it is

I’m counting on a lot of luck
Go along with what
I’m taking as for granted

Collectively individual
Alternately special

Go along with the flow
Keep the peace and ask no more  
What I want and what I get
One day together solid beat

I’m counting on a lot of luck
Go along with what
I’m taking as for granted

Collectively individual
Alternately special


Collectively Individual

Mark Kurtis Adams (1956-2022) is the greatest songwriter you've never heard of. We were friends for forty years. Since his passing, I have been combing through his massive catalog of original songs; many co-written with friends, many written solo. It would be a crime for the world to never hear the music I grew up on. Mark gave me permission/freedom to use his music in any way I choose before he died. Here is Volume 1 of Mark's music as I have interpreted it.

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