"Reaching for something that is not there...you might just start moving, moving on"... This song is about getting out of your own way when you're stuck in life's challenges.  Just do something - move! It's about determination and believing that you will emerge victoriously.  All paths ultimately lead to the same place.  Even if you've been stuck in the mire of hardship, you'll find yourself again - you'll find your Way Back Home.

Way Back Home

Peace is in my hear, Joy is in my soul, Love is who I am... This is a    rich, vocally luscious meditation.  It's a hypnotic, acoustic song of mindfulness.

Track one of our latest CD - "The Inside"
Features: Lori Diamond, Fred Abatelli, Kim Jennings, Oen Kennedy, Tara Greenblatt & Louise Grassmere.  

The Inside   by Lori Diamond 09/09

It’s early Sunday morning, he goes out for a drive
And finds himself passing, the home that he once knew
The house they built together way back when…He was on the inside

The snow is falling down.  It soon creates a blanket –
Of white that reminds him of a time he once believed,
Her love was, so, pure…but he’s on the outside, the outside

Chorus:
He regrets that he can never get back to where he used to be
Though he left it willingly he wonders
“How could I believe that, this decision would be fine, in time, to stay on the outside?”
To stay on the outside….living on the outside

She opens up the curtain, the car is crawling by
She sees him and she misses, the way she once believed that he was true
But that was when…he was on the inside

She goes out to the porch, and offers him a wave
And wonders if he ran into her arms, would it feel like he’s a stranger
Or would it bring her back to the time…he was on the inside, the inside

Chorus:
She regrets that she can never get back to where she used to be
Though she left it willingly she wonders
“How could I believe that this decision would be fine, in time to stay on the inside?”

Bridge:
But there’s LOVE, he runs to her and there’s LOVE, she holds on tight there’s still so much love
They know they should give it one more try…

Chorus:
Now they know that they will never go back to where they used to be 
They won’t leave so willingly they wonder
How can they, find a way to make this new decision to be living…on the inside
Together on the inside…


The Inside

Choosing Peace - featuring Lori Diamond, Fred Abatelli, & Stuart Ferguson 
Go to LoriDiamond.net for more info!  This song is about walking the higher road - and not letting anyone push your buttons.  After all, you can't argue with silence!


Choosing Peace  2011 Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli (Eb)

If I’d had an angel on my shoulder when I met you
She would have directed me to turn and walk the other way
But I didn’t have an angel on my shoulder – that’s clear
The more your colors emerge, I can taste your fear

prechorus
But I won’t fight with you tonight
Hurl your words – you may
You can’t argue with silence, don’t argue with silence  - I’ll be…

chorus
Choosing Peace, oh I’m choosing peace, I won’t lose my peace
In an attempt to bring you down
I want to walk a higher road, so I can bear a lighter load
I’m choosing peace over you…

½ verse
Irrational, irrational… darkness, can’t prevail
Your energy just dissipates, the more you chase your tail

prechorus
I won’t fight with you tonight
Hurl the words, you may
You can’t argue with silence, don’t argue with silence – and I’m…

Choosing peace, oh I’m choosing peace, I won’t lose my peace
In an attempt to bring you down
I’m gonna walk a higher road, so I can bear a lighter load – and I’m 
Choosing peace over you

Bridge
Some lessons take a lifetime
Your invitation, I’ll decline – to the battle in your mind
And I hope that you will find, you can be…Choosing peace (go into chorus)


Choosing Peace

This is the title track to our 2011 CD, "TRUE". The song is about being 'TRUE' to yourself!


TRUE    by Lori Diamond  & Fred Abatelli 2010  LDFA music

She was saying "yes" when she really meant "no"
And going all the places she didn't want to go and she
Put on her blinders and they thought they'd never find her again, her again...

And she almost lost herself
Trying to please somebody else
But she won't be a walking contradiction for you
She's gonna be TRUE....

And as he went along with everything that they did
He always felt the pressure, it somehow trickled in and he
Wanted to wake up but he found he couldn't make up his mind, where was his mind?

And he almost lost himself
Trying to please somebody else
But he won't be a walking contradiction for you
He's gonna be TRUE, he'll be true...

bridge
If you're lucky enough to wake, you'll have a lonely conversation with your heart
Then you can start believing in your inner truth
And find your way back to YOU...

solo

Now I might not agree with everything that you say
I know that I don't have to, I add value anyway and I
Hope you'll remind me that you'll always want to find me here...I'm here...

But I almost lost myself
Trying to please somebody else 
But I won't be a walking contradiction for you
I'm gonna be true...I'll be true...


TRUE

MYSTERY is the title to our 2009 release.  It is a song about love, reassurance....believing that you can love again.

MYSTERY lori Diamond 2008
Fate, it is a good thing and there's something you should know
Someone can walk into your life without a reason ever showing
Until it's very clear that they are here to try and make it better...

Synchronicity, it's a work you've heard before
You might think I shouldn't be here, but I'm an angel at your door
And what I have to offer is excactly what you need

Just don't be afraid to be broken, baby I'm open tonight, so let me in
chorus
I want you, and you will believe when I hold you
I might even tell you I love you, and there will be no mystery..

I sense your good intentions I can see it in your eyes
Did I forget to  mention babe, you're gonna be surprised when I
Wrap myself around you...you're gonna feel it in your soul

Just don't be afraid to be stolen, baby I'm holding you close, so let me in

chorus
Baby I want you and you will believe when I hold you
I might even tell you I love you and there will be no Mystery.

bridge
Have you heard about the stars? How they align - for lovers..
If you can't find your voice, believe in your choice
And say "yes" to me tonight

I want you, and you will believe when I hold you
I might even tell you I love you and there will be no mystery...

Mystery

FOR YOU was written for my beautiful children... They inspire me every day of my life.
Perry Desmond-Davies, Carrie Rowan and Lyn Oconor-Ferguson share their vocals in the angelic outro...


For You   Lori Diamond 2011  LDFA music

I look in your room, you’re soundly sleeping
I marvel at the beauty of your peace
A tear falls from my eye and I’m filled with reasons why you’re here with me…

And I’m ever thankful for each minute, each and every day that has you in it
I know I’m not perfect all the time, do you know how hard I’m trying for you
All I ever want is to make your dreams come true
I’d do anything for you…

As I watch you grow, you’ll wrestle with lessons
It’ll be so hard for me, to step away
I’ll want to help you learn, but I know that it’s your turn to find your way

Still I’m ever thankful for each minute, each and every day that has you in it
I know I’m not perfect all the time, do you know how hard I’m trying for you
All I ever want is to make your dreams come true
I’d do anything for you…
 
Bridge
Beside you, I’ll guide you toward your soul’s boundless potential 
And I’ll shower you with love, I’ll empower you with love
That’s the best thing I could do

I’ll be ever thankful for each minute, each and every day that has you in it
I know I’m not perfect all the time, do you know how hard I’m trying for you
All I ever want is to make your dreams come true
I’d do anything for you…


For You

CD cover by Fred Miller


We welcome you to learn the chorus and sing along!
It's Never too late, never too late, never too late for love

Never too late, never too late, never too late for love

Oooo, oooo, No matter where you are.  (that's your part!) :0)

You're staring out your window again
Thinking about how careless, how careless you have been
With the hearts and minds of others
And the mother you let down
but what you need to know, is that forgiveness abounds...

It's never too late, never too late, never too late for love
It's never too late, never too late, never too late for love
Although you might believe that you've been wandering too far
It's never too late for love, no matter where you are

Thinking about the times you can't forget
The shadow covered memories fill you with regret 
like when your daddy died, how you never cried, you just built walls all around
what I know for sure, is that walls come down

(chorus) 
It's never too late, never too late, never too late for love
It's never too late, never too late, never too late for love
Although you might believe that you've been wandering too far
It's never too late for love, no matter where you are

One thing to consider, is that the joy is in the giving
and you can do yourself some living from exactly where you are
you'll attract someone who sees you for your goodness
if you believe in your goodness

solo into chorus

It's never too late, never too late, never too late for love
It's never too late, never too late, never too late for love
Although you might believe that you've been wandering too far
It's never too late for love, no matter where you are

TRUE Master #1 - 30JUL11

Never Too Late

This song features Spanish-influenced, acoustic guitar, smooth vocals, very cool percussion and talks a little bit about Karma, What goes around, comes around.  Also, the basis of the tune is that you don't have to knock someone else down, in order to raise yourself up.  Can I get an Amen?!!

"All Comes 'Round" was inspired from GOSSIP... Fred and I believe that you don't have to knock anyone down in order to raise yourself up... That's the message in this groovy tune with Tara Greenblatt, Phil Punch and Fred Abatelli doing amazing Spanish style guitar as well as kickin' bass.

It All Comes ‘Round Lori Diamond & Fred Abatlli 2010

I just found out, that you were talkin’ ‘bout me in a way, that didn’t make me shine.

How did I offend you, and why would you pretend to be a friend of mine?

I guess I have no patience, for situations, I’m forced to alter my vibration like this

Well let me tell you like it is…

You don’t know what you say, and you don’t know what you do

But believe me child it all comes ‘round again

You don’t know what you say and you don’t know what you do

Believe me child, it all comes ‘round again…

I don’t feel so bad, but I’m sorry that you’re sad enough to try to change how others see.

You’ve got power of your own, you just need to be shown, you can’t take the light from me.

I don’t want to hear about your fear, it’s got nothing to do with me

And one day you will see…

You don’t know what you say, and you don’t know what you do

But believe me child it all comes ‘round again

You don’t know what you say, and you don’t know what you do

Believe me child, it all comes ‘round again..

Solo

I said I have no patience for situations, I’m forced to alter my vibration and now

I’ll be sure to tell you how – you (CHORUS)


All Comes Around (full length)

I’m Here   by Lori Diamond & Fred Abatelli 2010

When you feel a chill on a summer’s day
Let the wind remind you, I’m never far away that’s me… I’m here
When you’re out at night, Look to the sky
Let the brightest star remind you, you never have to cry …I’m here, I’m here

And for all the times, when you feel alone and you’re in your darkest hour
Let me be the one to light your way

Look up to the moon, I’m the softest rays
Let the light remind you, you and I can’t stay far apart…I’m here
When you feel the sun, embrace your skin
Let the warmth remind you, I will live within your heart…I’m here

And I have a wish, it’s just for you, to live for every moment and love with all you do
And YOU will be the one to light your way

Solo

I’ll ask you to go on, there’s much to do, but call me anytime and I will guide you through 
And I will be the one to light
You will be the one to light
And together we will light your way…


Im Here

Thank you for listening to our music.! Most of these tunes are in the Adult Contemporary genre with lots of influence from R&B, folk and jazz.  Fred Abatelli and Myself are a duo out of the greater Boston, MA area and all of our info is at http://www.ldfamusic.com/
We also have other projects - a band called Fate's Landing, and we joyfully accompany a glorious young singer named Anelise!

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