a rough first cut for my songwriting class!

VERSE 1:
You drive me places I don’t want you to go
I’m at the wheel, but you’re taking control
105 and now we’re starting to fly
Somewhere between the black of street meets sky

CHORUS:
You make me a different man
When I’m with you I’ve got no plans
You do it girl ‘cuz you know you can
You make me a different man, O yeah

VERSE 2:
It’s 4am and we don’t even know
We’re in my room yet you’re running the show
The sun comes up in a sensual grey
And somehow babe you make me like it this way

VERSE 3:
Spending money that I don’t even have
A wad of bills for a couple of laughs 
Your stare, your glare, just the flip of your hair
Make me realize I don’t even care anymore

BRIDGE:
When I’m with you, nothing’s clear
Right and wrong just disappear
I’m in ecstasy and misery
And I think it’s clear for the world to see


A Different Man

VERSE 1: 
Grains of sand on the shores of time 
Brought in by waves of darkest night
And I stand amazed
Bursts of fire in a cosmic dance
Never missing beat or step
And I watch and pray

PRE CHORUS:
Then I hear a whisper from the depths of history
The voices of the ancients
 calling out to me

CHORUS:
Enter the stillness
Just as you are
Join with the dreamers
Who wished upon the stars

VERSE 2:
"Count them if you can" He said
I know I can't not in ten thousand years
I'm lost for words
These diamonds in the sapphire sky
Fill me with a wealth I don't deserve 
Of this I'm sure

VERSE 3:
Guardians of the black unknown 
Stationed from horizon east to west
They watch us roam
Yet He calls them each by name 
Bright reminders that we're not alone
And that we're known



Enter

VERSE 1:
In the garden of Adam
You sculpted life out of dust
And with new songs of the morning
Your voice resounded in us

But, my God, I've taken from the tree of death
My God, it’s fruit has left my soul bereft
My God, your voice it calls me though I’m deaf
To welcome me into your perfect love

VERSE 2:
In the garden of passion
Blood, sweat, and tears stained the ground
Their scarlet steps led to Calvary
Thorns on perfection were crowned

My God, I've nailed you to the tree of shame
My God, I scream, I shout, I curse your name
My God, you've sacrificed your priceless fame
To welcome me into your perfect love

VERSE 3:
In the garden of victory
Our fiercest battles are won
The earth but only a memory
Fully eclipsed by the Son

My God, I’ll stand beneath the tree of life
My God, I’ll trust its leaves shall end all strife
My God, I’ll glory in your sacrifice
To welcome me into your perfect love


In the Garden

VERSE 1:
Journey on to Bethlehem
Though long the road may seem
Join with Mary’s wondering heart 
“My Lord, how can this be?”
Come to the manger throne
Come worship Him alone

CHORUS:
As we sing Glory to God on high
For changing our world that holy night
For calling us into hope and life
Oh light divine, come shine on us

VERSE 2:
Journey with the wise men far
The star their only guide
Dream of peace for all mankind
A peace that will abide
Come to the manger throne 
Come worship Him alone

VERSE 3:
Journey as the angels cry
“News, Good News, we bring”
Join as shepherds stand in awe
Then run to meet their king
Come to the manger throne
Come worship Him alone


nathanielhsieh