Deep in the Heartache of Texas

Fuel My Demons
timothymichaelmusic.com
28 AUG 2022

V1.
She was dressed to kill 
Looking for a thrill
And a soul that she could claim
I was there in line
Just minding mine
And waiting to be slain
She lured me through a door
I’d never been before
And the evil felt real thick
Before I knew it
I’d fallen through it
The trap door into the pit

Chorus
She poured me a drink
The last missing link
And she looked me in the eyes
She was talking fast
And filling my shot glass 
She’s the devil in disguise
I read between the lines
Of the neon signs
And I knew she was the reason
And the night went black
When I tipped her back
And let the liquor fuel my demons

V2.
The bottles of booze
Stole all the clues
On how to kick the habit.
When she shows her face
The empty bottle’s replaced
And I’m always quick to grab it
From vice to vice
I paid the price
Til I ran out of things to trade
Knew I shouldn’t, but whiskey’s good
And that’s how I got played

Chorus
She poured me a drink
That missing link
And she looked me in the eyes
She was talking fast
And filling my shot glass 
She’s the devil in disguise
I read between the lines
Of the neon signs
And I knew she was the reason
And the night went black
When I tipped her back
And let the liquor fuel my demons

Bridge
Looks like another night 
I’m a slave to the high
This escape room is bizarre
The cost of all it’s taken
And promises forsaken
From a life lived in a bar.

Chorus
She poured me a drink
That last missing link
And she looked me in the eyes
She was talking fast
And filling my shot glass 
She’s the devil in disguise
I read between the lines
Of the neon signs
And I knew she was the reason
And the night went black
When I tipped her back
And let the liquor fuel my demons

The night went black
When I tipped her back
And let the liquor fuel my demons

Outro repeats
Let the liquor fuel my demons

Let the liquor fuel my demons





Fuel My Demons (2025)

One WTF At A Time
TmothyMichaelMusic
01 DEC 2024

V1.
On Wednesday you said you’re leaving
Thursday you’re already living with him
Friday night around 2 a.m.
You said you want me back again
I don’t roll back that easy
This heart needs time to mend
And the bridge that you left burning
Is still in flames my friend

Chorus
Babe, don’t go away mad, 
I need a few more days
The W, T, F, you started with
Don’t get fixed by Saturday
This week just leaves me feeling
You’re too far past the line
And I can only handle 
One W, T, F at a time

V2.
On Wednesday I was still in shock
By Thursday I was drinking
And Friday when you drunk dialed me
I’ll admit it got me thinking
About forgiving and forgetting
And building on our past
But there’s so much to cover up
That we could never last

Chorus
Babe, don’t go away mad, 
But I need a few more days
The W, T, F, you started with
Don’t get fixed by Saturday
This week just leaves me feeling
You’re too far past the line
And I can only handle 
One W, T, F at a time

Bridge
On Sunday I went to church and prayed
That you’d let me move on to better days

Chorus
Babe, just know I ain’t mad 
But I’m gonna go away
The W, T, F, you started with
Can’t get fixed in all my days
This week just leaves me feeling
We’re too far past the line
And I can only handle 
One W, T, F at a time

Yeah, I can only handle 
One W, T, F at a time






One WTF At A Time (1)

Look At Me
TimothyMichaelMusic
14 APR 2025

V1.
Look at me
What’s this smile?
I haven’t seen one in a while
Yeah, I’m happy
No more tears to cry
Just love reflecting in my eyes
I’m ready to enjoy the season
And I think we both know the reason

Chorus
I can’t hide the way you make me feel
These moments border on surreal
Even though I can’t make it make sense
These feelings are so damn intense
And there’s no doubt it’s love
I can’t wrap my mind around the idea of
Finding love
in the same place I had given up

V2.
I was broken
I was numb
So where the hell did this come from?
Been down and out
Now I’m right back in
I found my happy place again
And safely in your arms
I’ve got a brand new start
But I’m trusting you to guard my heart

Chorus
I can’t hide the way you make me feel
These moments border on surreal
Even though I can’t make it make sense
These feelings are so damn intense
And there’s no doubt it’s love
I can’t wrap my mind around the idea of
Finding love
in the same place I had given up

Bridge
And the smile in the mirror don’t lie
‘Cos I’m flying high

Chorus
I can’t hide the way you make me feel
These moments border on surreal
Even though I can’t make it make sense
These feelings are so damn intense
And there’s no doubt it’s love
I can’t wrap my mind around the idea of
Finding love
in the same place I had given up

Look At Me (2025)

Pencil Me In
timothymichaelmusic
18 APR 2022

V1.
I miss you even though I see you every day
Overscheduled. Stuff just gets in the way
The calendar stays filled as the week unfolds
It’s only midweek, but this is getting old.
Now the weekend is finally starting to come in sight.
Can you pencil me in for date night?

Chorus
I’ve got cool ideas for a hot date night.
Let’s get lost together right in plain sight.
We’ll grab burgers and beers at an old dive bar
Spend the night in a field looking up at the stars.
Lie on the dock with our feet in Mason’s creek
Sing with the radio til we’re to hoarse to speak.
And catch the sun when it comes up again
Girl, can you pencil me in?
Yeah, pencil me in

V2.
We can nap away this Sunday afternoon.
Just hold me tight ‘cos the work week is coming soon.
Block some time for me on Sunday night as well.
Because next week is a mess I can already tell.
Let’s make plans again and try to keep it light.
Can you pencil me in for date night?

Chorus
I’ve got cool ideas for a hot date night
Let’s get lost together right in plain sight.
We’ll grab burgers and beers at an old dive bar
Then spend the night in a field just looking at stars
Lie on the dock with our feet in Mason’s creek
And sing with the radio til we’re to hoarse to speak
And catch the sun when it comes up again
Girl, can you pencil me in?
Yeah, pencil me in



Bridge
Next week we can watch 80s movies
And remember being young.
We can scoot a boot in the living room
Dancing with you is always fun.

Chorus
I’ve got cool ideas for a hot date night.
Let’s get lost together right in plain sight.
We’ll grab burgers and beers at an old dive bar
Then spend the night in a field just looking at stars.
Lie on the dock with our feet in Mason’s creek
And sing with the radio til we’re to hoarse to speak.
And catch the sun when it comes up again
Girl, can you pencil me in?
Yeah pencil me in.

Yeah pencil me in




Pencil Me In

Under Every Bridge
Timothymichaelmusic
21 SEP 2023

V1.
Not a single stop light
Too small for a Walmart
But we turned finding trouble
Into a work of art
We sailed that silver Cutlass
Toward things that were forbidden
And followed the treasure map
To where the bottles were hidden

Chorus
We’d hit that first bridge south of town
Even though it seemed so risky
We’d climb out with Coke on ice
‘Cos that’s where we hid the whiskey
Didn’t have to be a weekend
To find a party where we lived
And if you’re out near my home town
There’s a bottle under every bridge

V2
Cranked up and country cruising
We’d head west towards the sun
“Pirate Bridge” near Johnson’s place
Is where we hid the rum.
We saved tequila for the lake
And meet the girls around 9 o’clock
And when they smiled it got wet and wild
And the clothes were coming off.

Chorus
We’d hit that first bridge south of town
Even though it seemed so risky
We’d climb out with Coke on ice
‘Cos that’s where we hid the whiskey
Didn’t have to be a weekend
To find a party where we lived
And if you’re out near my home town
There’s a bottle under every bridge

Bridge
Not one of us was old enough
But no one seemed to care
Ain’t no rules for a bunch of fools
That will always take the dare

Chorus
We’d hit that first bridge south of town
Even though it seemed so risky
We’d climb out with Coke on ice
‘Cos that’s where we hid the whiskey
Didn’t have to be a weekend
To find a party where we lived
And if you’re out near my home town
There’s a bottle under every bridge

Didn’t have to be a weekend
To find a party where we lived
And if you’re out near my home town
There’s a bottle under every bridge

There’s a bottle under every bridge

There’s a bottle under every bridge

[End Song]






Under Every Bridge (2025)

I Salute You, USA
timothymichaelmusic
26 MAY 2024

[Verse[
The red is for the valor
And courage to sacrifice
It represents the bloodshed
For those that paid the price
The white stripe stands for purity
And shows our independence
It also holds the ideals 
That this great country represents

[Chorus]
So wave it proudly
Over this land that we call home
And bravely show your freedom
And that we don’t stand alone
The stars and stripes 
Proudly on display
The red, white, and the blue
I salute you
U S A
U S A

[Verse]
Blue shows justice in our corner
Strong and watchful vigilance
It provides a background for the stars
And the states they represent
Thirteen stripes for the colonies
From our first years of existence
And the stars shout out the fifty
States and the borders we live within

[Chorus]
So wave it proudly
Over this land that we call home
And bravely show your freedom
And that we don’t stand alone
The stars and stripes 
Proudly on display
The red, white, and the blue
I salute you
U S A
U S A

[Instrumental]

{Bridge]
Waving over the land of the free. Over the home of the brave
I salute you. The American Flag.

[Chorus]
So wave it proudly
Over this land that we call home
And bravely show your freedom
And that we don’t stand alone
The stars and stripes 
Proudly on display
The red, white, and the blue
I salute you
U S A

U S A

U S A






I Salute You, USA (2025)

Circle The Wagons
timothymichaelmusic
Tim Schlesener/Nash Stanley
20 APR 2024

V1.
Never had much, but we had each other
Bunch of men that became like brothers
Blowing off steam. From living the dream
Make a getaway to our Hideaway
Circle of friends out at the lake
Pitch a tent or park your Airstream

Chorus
Circle the wagons
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons

V2.
It was everything, but no big deal
Came together to share our meals
In our compound. Escaping the lights of town
Sleeping bags and fishing poles
Unwind, Let the good times roll
Getting lost… and getting found

Chorus
Circle the wagons
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons
Circle the wagons

Bridge
When life gets out of control
There’s a few things that heal my soul

Chorus
Circle the wagons
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons

Outro
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons

Circle the wagons

[End Song]






Circle The Wagons (2025)

Escape Room
timothymichaelmusic
21 APR 2024

V1.
Yes, Your Honor
You heard me right
That’s exactly what I want
No, I didn’t sleep last night
I’ve been tired for such a long time
Maybe now I’ll get some rest
It cost me half of everything
But I finally passed the test.

Chorus
This escape room
Beats all I’ve ever seen
I solved all of the clues
Now I’m finally free
Bang the gavel
Ain’t no more bride and groom
It all unraveled 
Here in this escape room
This escape room

V2. 
Paid the lawyer
He’s worth every dime
What’s mine’s no longer yours
That includes my mind
Gonna get myself together
Get my life back on track
Now I finally know 
That you’re never coming back

Chorus
This escape room
Beats all I’ve ever seen
I solved all of the clues
Now I’m finally free
Bang the gavel
Ain’t no more bride and groom
It all unraveled 
Here in this escape room
This escape room

Bridge
I was trapped inside for far too long,
But at least it gave me this song

Chorus
This escape room
Beats all I’ve ever seen
I solved all of the clues
Now I’m finally free
Bang the gavel
Ain’t no more bride and groom
It all unraveled 
Here in this escape room
This escape room













Escape Room (2025)

I am in education… until one of these songs hit.

Deep in the Heartache of Texas

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