When I was on the islands (2008). 
What did I know about love.

Sing The Prophetess

Married With Children

2009. This movie had a theme song contest and I forsook my usual acoustic guitar type of singing to do this elaborate recording. Guess who won? A guy who sang with just guitar. 😓😪

But for real though, I can’t believe I submitted this unprofessional track lol I’m not even mad I didn’t win. Haha

Henry Poole Is Here (Demo - 2009)

2009. When I was testing autotune. #vibessss

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Higher

To my brother Jim. All the heartache and trials you went through prepared you for this forever moment with Sarah. Blessings to you and her as you launch Carolina Church! You all are so loved!

(Most recent song I wrote, possibly 2018/2019)

Songs About You

Sarah (demo/pre-final track)

When we were dating. 

Lyrics

It was history in the making,
Just happy to be alone. 
He made gold out of the mess
That I created and called home. 

Ohhh, and then He showed me more love,
This time in the form of you.
And every time you say you love me,
Grey skies break into blue.

*It’s like you stole the words right from my mouth,
Before I could speak you removed my doubt.

I can only imagine our tomorrow,
With us in this love so dear.
Our new life, forever grateful to the One who brought us here.

Ohhh, and when He shows us more love,
In time I will marry you.
And every time you say you love me,
Baby I know it’s true. 

*It's like I've never spoken out before
That's hard enough, God only knows.

Kiss me, make me speechless. 
Don’t help me find the words to say.
Make me a definitive argument to keep my silence on display.

(I used to love the multiple harmony thing-still do-but could've done it better here. This was like 9 years ago!)

Sketches

Speechless

2009. I was 23! This is my short cover of Ne-yo's Miss Independent, changing the lyrics about wanting a Mister Dependent (on God) type of guy. LOL
Enjoy. Still cringe-worthy all these years, but had fun!

Note: I do not own any part of this song except vocals. The photo is of my grandparents in Italy.


I randomly found the instrumental of Miss Independent on my computer! Crazy.

LYRICS
"A bunch of yeah-yeahs"

Ooh there's just something about, just something about the way he move
I can't figure it out, there's something about him
Ooh there's just something about, kind of man that want you but don't "need" you.
I can't figure it out, there's something about him.

'Cause he walk like a boss, talk like a boss, on top of that he loves the Lord his God, he's fly effortlessly.
And he moves with his God, do what his God do, and at church he is so involved.
That's the kind of man I need.

He got his own thing, that's why I love him.
Mister Dependent, chooses the Lord to spend all his time.
He got his own thing, that's why I love him.
Mister Dependent, ooh the way you shine for his glory.

yeah-yeahsssss

Ne-Yo Cover

Mister Dependent (Cover/Edited)

2008. First of all, how on earth did I reach these notes?

It was a time when I was writing songs from bible verses, and I was thinking how the Shepherd knows the voice of His sheep. He knows my voice, the voice that cries out in pain or happiness. The voice that sings Him these melodies and so, so many songs NO ONE will ever even hear. But He hears and He knows. It also speaks to our faith in Him. Even when I can't understand why things are happening, I KNOW the melody of His heart for me. Every trial is to draw us to Himself.

Lyrics:

The Lord is my Shepherd,
I shall not want.
The water is plenty,
Full is my lot.

God is my Father,
His mercy is true,
His grace keeps me steady,
His love sees me through.

My heart knows the melody,
The psalms are on my mind.
Oh do you know my Shepherd,
When I'm lost, He will find.

What my mind cannot fathom,
His wisdom (peace) will surpass,
Oh do you know my Shepherd.
He sees you, and wants to know you,
to draw you to Himself.

Deborah Casaje's Album

Shepherd - (Incomplete Demo)(2008)

STORIES FROM MY YOUTH.

Also fair warning, some elements of the home recordings are cringe-worthy (timing, drum kit?). So great to be able to look back and say...thank God I’ve improved since then. 😂🤷🏻‍♀️
#garageband

Maybe I'll re-record with a voice that is now in its early 30s and a spirit that has weathered so much more.

Love Deborah Chris