Hope Is Starting Its Flare - Track 06

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Lyrics:

I love this time that I can spend with you
Watching over the fireplace and the skies so blue
Slowing life down so we can contemplate
The days that have gone by

Let's spend the whole sunset together
And put our doubts and worries aside for now
With you, I feel the silence beneath this noise

Hold my hand and rest on my shoulder
Let the music play its notes for you
Remind me why we forget to be present with
Each other sometimes

But now that I'm right here with you
I want to reassure you you're safe and sound
It's moments like these where there is silence beneath this noise

Been wanting to spend my time with
The most important people in my life
But yet I juggle things and they can drain me
Don't have everything in my sight

But, I keep finding times when I can see your face
Like this Sunday night, wrapping up our day
I love this time that I can spend with you
Sleeping over the fireplace

Let's look at the stars together
And let our dreams shine bright like them
With you, I know there's silence beneath this noise

With you, I feel the silence beneath this noise

Every Sunday Night (Silence Beneath This Noise)

Watermelon Sunset
Music by: Josh Fernandez
Lyrics by: Signe Miranda, Richard M. Kiernicki, Malaya, Jana, and Josh

Verse 1:
What a pleasant feeling, it’s a watermelon sunset
Yes, nothing is as sweet
Sand warming up my feet on a beach under this heat
Got my favourite fruit to eat

Chorus 1:
There’s a lot that I am thankful for in this moment
Another summer’s day I get to watch close-in
While I am craving the moonlight, there’s nothing else I want to do

I get to sit alongside Spongebob
His friends here with me too
A watermelon sunset for me and you
For me and you


Verse 2:
What a quiet breeze as I welcome in the red skies
Such a bliss I feel today
Yes, we rode along the winding streets with our well-earned bikes
What a time to laugh and play

Chorus 2:
There’s a lot that I am thankful for in this moment
Oh, every bite, an experience so sweet
While I am craving the moonlight, I already love this afternoon

I get to snack alongside Spongebob
His friends here with us too
A watermelon sunset for me and you


Chant: Ooooh....

Chorus 3:
The stars are coming in to guide us back home
Those bright red skies into warm summer nights
While I now have the moonlight, I hope to do this again soon

For now, I walk alongside Spongebob
His friends here with us too
A watermelon sunset for me and you

Outro:
To sit and snack alongside Spongebob
A memory with his friends too
What a watermelon sunset for me and you!

Watermelon Sunset

Our awesome mixtape, dude! LOL

Jon and I were just playing around in a local music store, so we wanted to improvise some chords and riffs. We'll create some more songs next time, though!

Jon Lago on electric guitar
Josh Fernandez on acoustic guitar

All For You (Acoustic + Lead Electric)

Jam Session # 2

Jam Session # 1

This is the song that won Pacific Region's RYCON 2017 Journey.

Initially, I intended this song for myself so that whenever I feel like I can’t feel Jesus’s love at any time during the day, I can pick up my guitar and sing this quietly in my room. However, I asked myself if this song brings me so much comfort, assurance, and readiness, why don’t I share the same vibe with the rest of my fellow brothers and sisters?
 
Hence, the goal of this song is that whoever listens to this who might feel numb or might feel like the love that God has poured inside their hearts is inadequate will take things into perspective and acknowledge that this is all part of their unique journey and all part of their unending growth in living as a Catholic. 

All they have to do is say, “Alright, Jesus. I just know You’re here. Let’s do this!”

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CHORDS (Capo on 2nd fret): A - Bm - G - D

VERSE 1
Open my eyes to see
Open my ears to hear Your voice
Open my heart to feel the presence of Your love

VERSE 2
Open my mouth to speak
Open my mind to focus on You
Open my heart to feel the presence of Your love

CHORUS
I know that You are near
I’ll be ready. I’m ready right now, right here!
So, be still within me.

BRIDGE
As I walk my feet,
Let fire burn within me
Let mercy endure me
Let hope persevere in me

As I run the race,
Let light flow within me
Let joy overpower me
Let love set the journey

As I walk my feet,
Let fire burn within me
Let mercy endure me
Let hope persevere in me

As I run the race,
Let light flow within me
Let joy overpower me
Let Your love enter my heart!

CHORUS AND OUTRO
I know that You are near
I’ll be ready. I’m ready right now, right here!

I know that You are near
I’ll be ready. I’m ready right now, right here!
So, be still within me.

Be still within me.

Open My Heart (A Prayer For Resilience) [RYC2017: Journey Version]

This is the song that won Pacific Region's RYCON 2017 Journey.

Initially, I intended this song for myself so that whenever I feel like I can’t feel Jesus’s love at any time during the day, I can pick up my guitar and sing this quietly in my room. However, I asked myself if this song brings me so much comfort, assurance, and readiness, why don’t I share the same vibe with the rest of my fellow brothers and sisters?

Hence, the goal of this song is that whoever listens to this who might feel numb or might feel like the love that God has poured inside their hearts is inadequate will take things into perspective and acknowledge that this is all part of their unique journey and all part of their unending growth in living as a Catholic.

All they have to do is say, “Alright, Jesus. I just know You’re here. Let’s do this!”

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CHORDS (No Capo): B - C#m - A - E
CHORDS (Capo on 2nd fret): A - Bm - G - D

Open my eyes to see
Open my ears to hear Your voice
Open my heart to feel the presence of Your love

Open my mouth to speak
Open my mind to focus on You
Open my heart to feel the presence of Your love

I know that You are near
I’ll be ready. I’m ready right now, right here!
So, be still within me.

So, be still within me.

Open my eyes to see
Open my ears to hear Your voice
Open my heart to feel the presence of Your love

Open my mouth to speak
Open my mind to focus on You
Open my heart to feel the presence of Your love

I know that You are near
I’ll be ready. I’m ready right now, right here!
I know that You are near
I’ll be ready. I’m ready right now, right here!
So, be still within me.

As I walk my feet,
Let fire burn within me
Let mercy endure me
Let hope persevere in me
As I run the race,
Let light flow within me
Let joy overpower me
Let love set the journey
(Repeat this three times)

As I walk my feet,
Let fire burn within me
Let mercy endure me
Let hope persevere in me 
As I run the race,
Let light flow within me
Let joy overpower me
Let Your love enter my heart!

I know that You are near
I’ll be ready. I’m ready right now, right here!
I know that You are near
I’ll be ready. I’m ready right now, right here!
So, be still within me.

Be still within me.

Open my heart to feel the presence of Your love.
Open my heart to feel the presence of Your love.
The presence of Your love

Open My Heart (A Prayer For Resilience) [Full Version]

This is the song that won Pacific Region's RYCON 2018 I Declare.
Pacific Regional Youth Conference 2018: I Declare
Campus-Based Original Song
Saturday, May 19, 2018, at Chandos Pattison Auditorium
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Lyrics:

Blessed for all the love You’ve given me
Though I was lost, defeated, and I couldn’t see
Blessed to know that You’re still here with me
So, I want to love like You

Teach me how to give, how to be selfless
How to shine Your light in every broken heart
Teach me how to sacrifice myself
So that I can love like You

Let me be a sign of Your love
And share it with Your people through my broken heart
Show me how to see the good in every heart

Love
You surround me with Your love
I want to be like who You are
Let me see the good in every heart

Love
I’m surrounded by Your love
I want to be like who You are
I want to see the good in every heart

Let me be a sign of Your love
And share it with Your people through my broken heart
Show me how to see the good in every heart

Let me be a sign of Your love
And share it with Your people through my broken heart
Show me how to see the good in every heart

And, when I think I’ve given up,
When sin has taken over and when times get rough,
Be the One to show Your love through all of me

The Good In Every Heart (A Prayer For Courage) [RYC2018: I Declare Version]

This is the song that won Canada's TNC 2018 Full Blast.
True North Conference 2018: Full Blast - Calgary, Alberta
Pacific Region Original Song
Saturday, August 3, 2018, at The University of Calgary

Composers: Alyssa Gutierrez, Josh Fernandez, and Tobi Agonias
Shout-outs to Mark Sianquita for helping us with the song, too!
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Lyrics:

Lost in the crowd
Reaching out to You
Lord, I'm reaching out to You

With my tainted heart
You see me through and through
Lord, You see me through and through

You see me in all that I am
And You love me for all that You are

How could I not be moved by You?
How could I not be moved by You?
You dare me to move
You dare me to move

When the world is too loud
You speak within my heart
Lord, You speak within my heart

And, above the noise
You call me out of hiding
Saying to stand firmly on the ground
Stand firmly on the ground

You see me in all that I am
And You love me for all that You are

How could I not be moved by You?
How could I not be moved by You?
You dare me to move
You dare me to move

There is a fire inside of me
And I can't contain it. No, it's consuming me.
You've started a fire inside of me
And I can't contain it. No, it's consuming me.
Lord, kindle this fire!

How could I not be moved by You?
How could I not be moved by You?
You dare me to move
You dare me to move

Moved By You [TNC2018: Full Blast, Initial Version]

Hello! Just a young boy with his acoustic guitar and a few written songs. Hope you like these tracks and snippets.

josh.fernandez