ALONE IN THE DARK
Words & Music by Rhob Elliott
©1985, 2024, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP) , All Rights Reserved
Produced at Sunset Recording Studio, LLC
For Awful Racket Records

Lyrics:

[Intro]

[Verse]
In disguise, you captured my emotions
I was lost but you gave no sign
A silhouette void of all emotion
Hanging just this side of the light

[Verse]
I was blind to think that love would follow
False hopes too hard to chase
The way you feel only you know
What lies behind this masquerade

[Pre-Chorus]
Feel the night closing in on me
Out of sight, lying and hiding
A mystery, oh

[Chorus]
ALONE IN THE DARK
You left me lying all alone
ALONE IN THE DARK
How long will it last
ALONE IN THE DARK
Like a thief you stole away
Took my heart, left me in the past
ALONE IN THE DARK

[Verse]
You came to me so down and undecided
I gave you back your long lost dreams
But I can’t give when it’s all one sided
Is it all that hard to see?

[Pre-Chorus]
Feel the night closing in on me
Out of sight, lying and hiding
A mystery, oh

[Chorus]
ALONE IN THE DARK
You left me lying all alone
ALONE IN THE DARK
How long will it last
ALONE IN THE DARK
Like a thief you stole away
Took my heart, left me in the past
ALONE IN THE DARK

[Solo]

[Chorus]
ALONE IN THE DARK
You left me lying all alone
ALONE IN THE DARK
How long will it last
ALONE IN THE DARK
Like a thief you stole away
Took my heart, left me in the past
ALONE IN THE DARK

[Bridge]
You left me…ALONE IN THE DARK
No, why’d you leave me alone.... ALONE IN THE DARK
Like a thief you stole away
Took my heart, left me in the past
ALONE IN THE DARK

[Outro]
ALONE IN THE DARK
You left me lying all alone
ALONE IN THE DARK
How long will it last
ALONE IN THE DARK
Like a thief you stole away
Took my heart, left me in the past
ALONE IN THE DARK

ALONE IN THE DARK

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Finding Clarity

Lyrics 

[Verse]
Dark nights the lights so bright
Whispers call me in the night
Promises of joy so near
Masking all the pain and fear

[Verse 2]
Chasing dreams I couldn't keep
Lost myself in pleasures deep
Family's cries just faded sound
Shadows pull me further down

[Chorus]
Sweet ecstasy I held so tight
Made me feel so high so bright
Lost my way couldn't see the fall
Addiction's grip it took it all

[Verse 3]
Once a man with morals true
Now I'm someone I never knew
Turned my back on love and kin
Pleasure's grasp it pulled me in

[Bridge]
Embarrassment I faced the shame
Love so close to slipping away
Near-death brush brought me back
Fighting hard against the knack

[Chorus]
Sweet ecstasy I held so tight
Made me feel so high so bright
Lost my way couldn't see the fall
Addiction's grip it took it all

Written by Bailey Greenwood 

Sweet Temptation's Fall

You pretend to hate me
But you’re in my DM’s lately
I don’t want your love games
on my phone anymore

You post all your updates,
I’m closing the floodgates 
The waters getting high so, 
I’m slamming the door

I don’t 
Want to
Scroll through
See you

I don’t
Need to
Need you
I need to be done

I blocked you on Twitter, you’re my X
Message my number, all your texts
Turn green like grass on my side 
I laugh, you cry, but I don’t reply

You search Snapchat, ain’t got no luck
You try to find me, not on Facebook
You stop scrolling, it’s sinking in
Screwed around, got blocked on LinkedIn

Your posts aren’t like sharp javelins
You can plunge into my abdomen
Or shove in my face to say you’re better than me

I don’t tolerate dumb men so
I scraped you from my Venmo
I buy my own flowers and sweet little treats 

I don’t 
Want to
Scroll through
See you

I don’t
Need to
Need you
I need to be done

I blocked you on Twitter, you’re my X
Message my number, all your texts
Turn green like grass on my side 
I laugh, you cry, but I don’t reply

You search Snapchat, ain’t got no luck
You try to find me, not on Facebook
You stop scrolling, it’s sinking in
Screwed around, got blocked on LinkedIn

I laid out your dirty laundry 
In a conversation with my mom
Told her the entire story and 
All the ways you did me wrong

And if I decide to tell her, 
you might as well be dead and gone 
She said you’re the biggest loser,
Then she helped me write this song

I blocked you on Twitter, you’re my X
Message my number, all your texts
Turn green like grass on my side 
I laugh, you cry, but I don’t reply

You search Snapchat, ain’t got no luck
You try to find me, not on Facebook
You stop scrolling, it’s sinking in
Screwed around, got blocked on LinkedIn

Blocked On LinkedIn

These are the days of our lives
They’re passing by so fast
They slip beyond our control
like sand through the hourglass

We waste them on the drama
When it’s really the simple things
Like that night we slept in the tent
Underneath the live oak trees

Now when I look back to it,
It’s a painful memory
If something could stand the test of time,
I thought it was you and me

January icicles pierced through my heart
February never had a chance to start
Flew by and ‘for I knew it, it was March
They say time heals, it feels just as hard

April fool I was for you
Daffodils may never bloom
I held out through the heat of June
Sought answers to things I already knew

July was blue without red and white
August skies weren’t filled with kites 
I can’t remember September nights
I didn’t wake up one time

October wore a costume and went out
November, nothin’ new I’m thankful about
December drowned in pictures of sorrow
I need you yesterday, today, and tomorrow

I know one thing with certainty
You’re wired into my circuitry
I crave your taste so fervently
Fine wine, deep and burgundy

I know I don’t speak cordially
But I pray do me a courtesy
For the rest of eternity
Remember us perfectly

January snowed in with the dog
February wrote you a love song
Cuddled up by the fire all of March
Jumped your car when it wouldn’t start 

Bought you a birthday present in April
Forgave you in May when we got so hateful
Shopped after church on a Sunday in June
And in that moment I already knew

The fireworks came early
It wasn’t quite July
They went off every night in August
and didn’t stop ‘til September 9

October we were Shaggy and Scooby Doo
November Nana’s table laughin’ with you 
They say we’re livin’ on time borrowed 
I need you yesterday, today, and tomorrow

I need you yesterday, today, and tomorrow

Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

I'VE GOT A CRUSH
Words & Music by Rhob Elliott
©2024, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP) , All Rights Reserved

(Verse 1)
Butterflies in my stomach, every time you're near
My heart skips a beat, whispering in my ear
Wishing on a star, hoping you feel the same
Lost in your eyes, a love-struck flame

(Pre-Chorus)
But I’m caught in a daydream, don’t wanna wake
Every glance you throw, another risk I take

(Chorus)
I'VE GOT A CRUSH
It’s breaking me down
Spinning my world
Turning it upside down
You’re the one 
I can’t ignore
Every heartbeat 
Screaming for more
I'VE GOT A CRUSH

(Verse 2)
Blushing like the sunrise
Trying to stay cool
Every word you say
I’m a lovesick fool
Fingers trace the edges of a notebook page
Your name in my thoughts
It’s a sweet little cage

(Pre-Chorus)
But I’m caught in a whirlwind
Can’t find my feet
Every step toward you feels like a heartbeat

(Chorus)
I'VE GOT A CRUSH
It’s breaking me down
Spinning my world
Turning it upside down
You’re the one 
I can’t ignore
Every heartbeat 
Screaming for more
I'VE GOT A CRUSH

(Bridge)
Should I say it, let the words slip out?
Or will the silence drown me out?
If I jump, will you catch my fall?
Or is this nothing at all?

(Chorus)
I'VE GOT A CRUSH
It’s breaking me down
Spinning my world
Turning it upside down
You’re the one 
I can’t ignore
Every heartbeat 
Screaming for more
I'VE GOT A CRUSH

(Outro)
Butterflies in my stomach
And I’m holding on
A crush like this
It’s a dangerous song
But I’d sing it again
Every day and night
Just for the chance to be your light
For the chance

I'VE GOT A CRUSH

GET HITCHED
Words & Music by Rhob Elliott
©2001, 2024, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP) , All Rights Reserved

(Verse 1)
Walking down the aisle
Hand in hand
Two souls entwined
A forever plan
A lifetime of promises
A love so true
Ready to say "I do," 
Me and you

(Pre-Chorus)
And the crowd fades away
It’s just us two
A moment suspended
Hearts breaking through

(Chorus)
Let’s get hitched
Tie the knot real tight
Underneath the stars
In the soft moonlight
With every vow
We’re sealing our fate
Forever starts now
And it feels so great

(Verse 2)
Dancing to a melody only we can hear
Building a life, year after year
Through the highs and lows
We’ll stand tall
Together we’re stronger
We’ll conquer it all

(Pre-Chorus)
And the world disappears
It’s our love’s song
Where we belong
We’ve known all along

(Chorus)
Let’s get hitched
Tie the knot real tight
Underneath the stars
In the soft moonlight
With every vow
We’re sealing our fate
Forever starts now
And it feels so great

(Bridge)
We’re not just saying words
We’re building dreams
Like rivers to oceans
We’re endless streams
Through every storm
We’ll weather the fight
With you by my side
The world feels right

(Chorus)
Let’s get hitched, tie the knot real tight
Underneath the stars, in the soft moonlight
With every vow, we’re sealing our fate
Forever starts now, and it feels so great

(Chorus)
Let’s get hitched
Tie the knot real tight
Underneath the stars
In the soft moonlight
With every vow
We’re sealing our fate
Forever starts now
And it feels so great

(Outro)
Walking down the aisle
Hand in hand
Two souls entwined 
In a love so grand
This is the start of our beautiful ride
Forever together
As groom and bride

GET HITCHED

HAVE A BLAST
Words & Music by Rhob Elliott
©2011, 2024 Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)  All Rights Reserved

[Verse 1]
Dancing all night
Under the electric sky
Laughter echoing
As the music flies by
Unforgettable moments
A feeling so grand
Having a blast
Hand in hand

[Chorus]
HAVE A BLAST
Let loose and let go
Let the good times flow
Let the music grow
A night to remember
A feeling so bright
HAVE A BLAST
Go and shine so bright

[Verse 2]
Spotlights spinning
The rhythm takes control
Every heartbeat syncing
We’re letting it roll
Faces glowing
Living life in the now
No time to slow down
We’re breaking the vow

[Chorus]
HAVE A BLAST
Let loose and let go
Let the good times flow
Let the music grow
A night to remember
A feeling so bright
HAVE A BLAST
Go and shine so bright

[Rap]
Feel the bass drop
The stars align
We’re unstoppable
Hearts intertwined
From dusk till dawn
The energy stays
This is our night
In every way

[Choir Rap]
Turn it up, turn it loud, make the speakers shout
We’re the vibe, we’re the heat, never any doubt
Let the city lights guide us, the world’s our stage
No limits, no borders, break out of the cage
Hands up high, living life on repeat
With every beat drop, we’re owning the street
This is our anthem, our time to ignite
We’re here for the thrill, we’re here for the night

[Chorus]
HAVE A BLAST
Let loose and let go
Let the good times flow
Let the music grow
A night to remember
A feeling so bright
HAVE A BLAST
Go and shine so bright

[Outro]
Under neon skies
Where memories are made
Living in the moment
We’ll never fade
So here’s to the laughter
The love
And the dance
HAVE A BLAST
Take every chance

(Solo)

HAVE A BLAST

MY SONG FOR YOU
Words & Music by Rhob Elliott
©2024, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

[Verse 1]
I found a thousand sunsets 
In your eyes
A symphony of stars 
That paint my skies
Every word you whisper
It's like the breeze
Dancing so wild
Through these unruly trees

[Pre-Chorus]
And if this moment 
Could last forever
I’d hold it close
Pull you in and always be together
Every breath I take 
It's all just to say
You’re the melody 
That I always want to play

[Chorus]
This is my song for you
The rhythm that’s always true
In every note
I breathe your name
In every line on fire
You’re the flame
It burns forever 
Through the night
My song for you
Feels so right
In every word
I find my way
This love for you
Will never fade away

[Verse 2]
I see the future 
In your gentle touch
A million years 
Would never be enough
Time bends and breaks 
When you’re around
You turn silence 
Into the sweetest sound

[Pre-Chorus]
So, if we’re dancing 
On borrowed time
I’d never change 
Not a single rhyme
Every beat of my heart 
Sings for you
An endless song
Forever
Forever
Forever True

[Chorus]
This is my song for you
The rhythm that’s always true
In every note
I breathe your name
In every line on fire
You’re the flame
It burns forever 
Through the night
My song for you
Feels so right
In every word
I find my way
This love for you
Will never fade away

[Bridge]
If the stars all fall 
And the world is still
I’ll still sing for you
And time will stand still
Every echo of this song 
Will carry on
A lifetime of love 
That can’t go wrong
You are my fire
My light
My sky
In your melody
I’ll always fly

[Chorus]
This is my song for you
The rhythm that’s always true
In every note
I breathe your name
In every line on fire
You’re the flame
It burns forever 
Through the night
My song for you
Feels so right
In every word
I find my way
This love for you
Will never fade away

[Outro]
So here’s my song for you
A gift
A dream
A promise too
And when the silence 
Calls the end
Know my love 
Will always remain
in my 
My song for you…
Forever true

@keith_urban

MY SONGFOR YOU

MY SONG FOR YOU

A SPECIAL KIND OF LADY
Music & lyrics by Rhob Elliott
©2025, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

[Verse 1]
She don’t need a spotlight
To stand out in a crowd
Takes her time, speaks her mind
But she’s never too loud
Wears her scars like a map
They tell a story or two
A quiet strength
But you can tell all she’s been through

[Pre-Chorus]
She’s got that look
Like she knows what she wants
And you can’t help but follow
No matter how long
She's not playing games
But she keeps it close
A little mystery 
In everything she knows

[Chorus]
She’s a special kind of lady
Never falls for an act
Got a fire in her eyes
And she’s not looking back
A little cold, a little warm
But she’ll never fade
She’s a special kind of lady
One I would never replace

[Verse 2]
She’s got a quiet confidence
But never in a rush
Knows her worth
But she’s never in your face
Never too much
Moves like she’s got nowhere to go
But still stays on track
And if you’re lucky enough
She might take you back

[Pre-Chorus]
She won’t tell you everything
But you’ll know the truth
She’s learned the hard way
She knows what to do
You can’t change her mind
But she’ll change your point of view
A special kind of lady
Yeah, when she loves she's there for you

[Chorus]
She’s a special kind of lady
Never falls for an act
Got a fire in her eyes
And she’s not looking back
A little cold, a little warm
But she’ll never fade
She’s a special kind of lady
One I would never replace

[Bridge]
Not the type to be tamed
But you still wanna try
She’ll hold you close
But won’t say goodbye
And when she leaves
You’ll wish you’d known
She’s the kind of lady 
Who never stays alone

[Chorus]
She’s a special kind of lady
Never falls for an act
Got a fire in her eyes
And she’s not looking back
A little cold, a little warm
But she’ll never fade
She’s a special kind of lady
One I would never replace

[Outro]
Yeah, she’s a special kind of lady
One you'll never forget
But she’ll never let you hold her
Regardless of regret
She's her own person
Makes her own way
A special kind of lady
I'd never have it 
Any other way

A SPECIAL KIND OF LADY

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