LYRICS:
I think it’s an illusion 
The greener grass past the picket fence
I think it’s an illusion 
Every smile through the thin glass
I think it’s an illusion 
The champagne price tag through the window
I want what I don’t hold

Just to have more 
Just to have better 
Will I be satisfied ever
Just to have more 
Just to have better 
Will I be satisfied ever
Ever 

It’s like a New Year’s resolution 
A cheap fix just chasing trends
And I’ve come to this conclusion 
That all of this, it may never end
So give me a solution 
No magic tricks or fake amends
How far will we all go? 

Just to have more 
Just to have better 
Will I be satisfied ever 
Just to have more 
Just to have better 
Will I be satisfied ever
Ever 

There is more than the dreams we’ve all been chasing
There is more than the pain we’ve all been facing	
There is more than the fears we’ve been defending
There is more than this life we’ve all been renting

There is more than the dreams we’ve all been chasing
There is more than the pain we’ve all been facing	
There is more than the fears we’ve been defending
There is more than the always running after more 

There is more than this
There is more than this
There is more than this
There is more than this
There is more than this
There is more than this
There is more than this
There is more than this

I think it’s an illusion 
The greener grass past the picket fence
I think it’s an illusion 
I think it’s an illusion
I think it’s an illusion 
I think it’s an illusion 
I think it’s an illusion 
I think it’s an illusion 
I think it’s an illusion 
I think it’s an illusion 
I think it’s an illusion

CREDITS:
Songwriters:
Marrissa Parham
Sam Parham
Alex Rahill
Eric Grzyb
Andrew Grzyb

Instrumentation:
Vocals/Keys - Marrissa Parham
Guitar/Vocals - Alex Rahill
Guitar/Vocals - Andrew Grzyb
Bass/Vocals - Sam Parham
Drums - Eric Grzyb

Produced and recorded by The Timbre of Cedar. 
Drums recorded by Richard Rich. 

Mixed by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan.
Mastered by Mike Cervantes of the Foxboro Mastering Studio.

More

Sand Castles

Driving down the road 
Don’t care where we go
Passing every exit
Going 74
Whoa, let’s go

Put away the phone
We’ll use a map
It might take a little longer
But what’s wrong with that
Whoa, let’s go

Honey, in our twenties 
Can’t afford a flight
We’ll make it by the morning
If we drive all night
Whoa, let’s go

‘Cause I don’t wanna miss this moment
With you

Every day’s a day older
No looking over your shoulder
Gotta keep moving forward 
Live your life like you chose it

Every day’s a day older
No looking over your shoulder
Gotta keep moving forward
This moment ain’t gonna own itself

So let’s go

Take my hand
Let’s hit the beach
Come wash away your worries
In the waves with me 
Whoa, let’s go

Life is not a far off dream
We can make it now together
When we dive in the deep
Whoa, let’s go

‘Cause I don’t wanna miss this moment
With you

Oh, the clouds may come
But they ain’t gonna stay 
We’ll chase the sun
Till it comes our way
It’s alright, it’s alright, it’s alright, it’s alright
So let’s go, so let’s go, so let’s go, so let’s go

Every day’s a day older
No looking over your shoulder
Gotta keep moving forward 
Live your life like you chose it

Every day’s a day older
No looking over your shoulder
Gotta keep moving forward
This moment ain’t gonna own itself

So let’s go

Let's Go

Lyrics:
I walk down the street and I see that the flowers are blooming 
The sun's coming up from the ground to kiss the sky 
Since today's a new day and my attitude I get to choose it 
You know I've decided 
I've made up my mind 
And it's about time 

Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that I don't have 
I'm gonna change my mind and start thinking sunny side up 
Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that could've been 
I'm gonna make up my mind and start thinking sunny side up 
Hey 
Sunny side up 
Sunny side up now 
Sunny side up 
I'm a start thinking 

Today was a rough kind of day at the office 
My co-workers were feeling a little blue 
So I tried to cheer them up with some pancakes 
And said here's something I'm trying today 
If you'd like you can join me too 
Everybody now 

Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that I don't have 
I'm gonna change my mind and start thinking sunny side up 
Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that could've been 
I'm gonna make up my mind and start thinking sunny side up 
Hey 
Sunny side up 
Sunny side up now 
Sunny side up 
I'm a start thinking 

Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 

Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that I don't have 
I'm gonna change my mind and start thinking 

Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that I don't have 
I'm gonna change my mind and start thinking start thinking 
Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that could've been 
I'm gonna make up my mind and start thinking sunny side up 
Hey 
Sunny side up 
Sunny side up now 
Sunny side up 
I'm a start thinking

Credits

Songwriters: 
Marrissa Parham 
Sam Parham 
Alex Rahill 
Eric Grzyb 
Andrew Grzyb 

Instrumentation: 
Vocals/Keys - Marrissa Parham 
Guitar - Alex Rahill 
Guitar - Andrew Grzyb 
Bass - Sam Parham 
Drums - Eric Grzyb 

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan. 

Mastered by Mike Cervantes of The Foxboro.

Sunny Side Up

Lyrics:
What if love is the measure of a life well lived
What if love is the currency that I should spend
What if love forsakes itself to give to someone else
What if love is the measure of a moment
What if love is the measure of a life well lived
What if love is the currency that I should spend
What if love forsakes itself to give to someone else
What if love is the measure of a moment

What if love what if love what if love is the measure
Love what if love is the treasure we're all after
Love what if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime
I could have the whole world and have no peace of mind
What if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime

I could talk a fancy language have all the knowledge in the world
Check all the right boxes and give away my pearls
I can do good and give all I own until I don't have anything anymore
But if I don't have love mmm what was it for

What if love what if love what if love is the measure
Love what if love is the treasure we're all after
Love what if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime
I could have the whole world and have no peace of mind
What if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime 

So come on now
Love takes itself to the back of the line
Stops counting the crimes and lays down it's pride
So come on now
Drop your weapons and the hate in your eyes
The fear that divides and let in the light
So come on now
Love takes itself to the back of the line
Stops counting the crimes and lays down it's pride
So come on now
Drop your weapons and the hate in your eyes
The fear that divides and let in the light

What if love what if love what if love is the measure
Love what if love is the treasure we're all after
Love what if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime
I could have the whole world and have no peace of mind
What if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime 
I could have the whole world and never be satisfied
What if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime

Credits

Songwriters: 
Marrissa Parham 
Sam Parham 
Alex Rahill 
Eric Grzyb 
Andrew Grzyb

Instrumentation: 
Vocals/Keys - Marrissa Parham 
Guitar - Alex Rahill 
Guitar - Andrew Grzyb 
Bass - Sam Parham 
Drums - Eric Grzyb

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan.

Mastered by Mike Cervantes of The Foxboro.

What If Love

LYRICS:
What do I say do I do
When all the fears inside me start to sound like the truth
Would you run would you leave if you knew
How many doubts in my mind still hold my point of view
Oh where'd you go I don't know are you here with me
Sometimes I feel alone in my quaking bones
Fear's my lonely company
Just when I decide I don't have the strength to fight 

I can't believe you brought me flowers at midnight at midnight
You brought me flowers in my darkest night
When tears they flooded my eyes oh my eyes to my surprise
You brought me flowers at midnight

Dare to trust dare to grow dare to bloom
The tangled vines inside me start unwinding as I see your point of view
But what if I try if I choose 
And you don't catch me when I'm falling and you're not there to heal my wounds 
Oh please don't go don't leave me alone are you here with me
When I feel alone I remember hope and the promise that you'd never leave
Then I realize that you've already won this fight

I still believe you brought me flowers at midnight at midnight
You brought me flowers in my darkest night
When tears they flooded my eyes oh my eyes to my surprise
You brought me flowers at midnight
Flowers at midnight at midnight
You brought me flowers in my darkest night
When tears they flooded my eyes oh my eyes to my delight
You brought me flowers at midnight 

Hues of yellow hues of gold
Pouring gently through my window
Just to wash my tired soul
Hold on tight oh don't let go
Cause the night is almost over
And there's joy you've yet to know

You're my sunrise
You're my sunshine
You're my ray of hope 
God you lift my head
Give me a place to rest
You're my truest hope

CREDITS:
Songwriters: 
Marrissa Parham 
Sam Parham 
Alex Rahill 
Eric Grzyb 
Andrew Grzyb 

Instrumentation: 
Vocals/Keys - Marrissa Parham 
Guitar/Vocals - Alex Rahill 
Guitar/Vocals - Andrew Grzyb 
Bass - Sam Parham 
Drums/Vocals - Eric Grzyb 

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan. 

Mastered by Mike Cervantes of The Foxboro.

Sunny Side State of Mind

Flowers at Midnight

LYRICS:
What if love is the measure of a life well lived
What if love is the currency that I should spend
What if love forsakes itself to give to someone else
What if love is the measure of a moment
What if love is the measure of a life well lived
What if love is the currency that I should spend
What if love forsakes itself to give to someone else
What if love is the measure of a moment

What if love what if love what if love is the measure
Love what if love is the treasure we're all after
Love what if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime
I could have the whole world and have no peace of mind
What if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime

I could talk a fancy language have all the knowledge in the world
Check all the right boxes and give away my pearls
I can do good and give all I own until I don't have anything anymore
But if I don't have love mmm what was it for

What if love what if love what if love is the measure
Love what if love is the treasure we're all after
Love what if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime
I could have the whole world and have no peace of mind
What if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime 

So come on now
Love takes itself to the back of the line
Stops counting the crimes and lays down it's pride
So come on now
Drop your weapons and the hate in your eyes
The fear that divides and let in the light
So come on now
Love takes itself to the back of the line
Stops counting the crimes and lays down it's pride
So come on now
Drop your weapons and the hate in your eyes
The fear that divides and let in the light

What if love what if love what if love is the measure
Love what if love is the treasure we're all after
Love what if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime
I could have the whole world and have no peace of mind
What if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime 
I could have the whole world and never be satisfied
What if love what if love is the measure of a lifetime

CREDITS:

Songwriters: 
Marrissa Parham 
Sam Parham 
Alex Rahill 
Eric Grzyb 
Andrew Grzyb 

Instrumentation: 
Vocals/Keys - Marrissa Parham 
Guitar - Alex Rahill 
Guitar - Andrew Grzyb 
Bass - Sam Parham 
Drums - Eric Grzyb 

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan.

Mastered by Mike Cervantes of The Foxboro.

LYRICS:
Before I thought that love was easy that it would simply stay
Before I wanted love to please me but it was all in vain
Selfishness can't take the fire so it burned up in the flames 
I realized love's a sacrifice and it is worth the pain
We've been

Refined through the fire
Washed in the flood
Nothing can tarnish this pure kind of love
Our love is gold 
Refined through the fire
Washed in the flood
Nothing can tarnish this pure kind of love
Our love is gold 

With new eyes I see the light that love don't seek it's own
And if love is a kingdom babe I'm not on the throne
In our differences the beauty lives while we share the same name 
In death to pride love comes alive and it is worth the pain
We've been 

Refined through the fire
Washed in the flood
Nothing can tarnish this pure kind of love
Our love is gold 
Refined through the fire
Washed in the flood
Nothing can tarnish this pure kind of love
Our love is gold  

Our love is gold our love is gold 
Gold gold gold 
Our love is gold our love is gold 
Gold gold gold 
Our love is gold our love is gold 
Gold gold gold 
Our love is gold our love is gold 
Gold gold gold 
Our love is gold our love is gold 
Gold gold gold 
Yeah

Refined through the fire
Washed in the flood
Nothing can tarnish this pure kind of love
Our love is gold 
Refined through the fire
Washed in the flood
Nothing can tarnish this pure kind of love
Our love is gold

CREDITS:

Songwriters: 
Marrissa Parham 
Sam Parham 
Alex Rahill 
Eric Grzyb 
Andrew Grzyb 

Instrumentation: 
Vocals/Keys - Marrissa Parham 
Guitar - Alex Rahill 
Guitar - Andrew Grzyb 
Bass - Sam Parham 
Drums - Eric Grzyb 

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan.

Gold

LYRICS:
I walk down the street and I see that the flowers are blooming 
The sun's coming up from the ground to kiss the sky 
Since today's a new day and my attitude I get to choose it 
You know I've decided 
I've made up my mind 
And it's about time 

Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that I don't have 
I'm gonna change my mind and start thinking sunny side up 
Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that could've been 
I'm gonna make up my mind and start thinking sunny side up 
Hey 
Sunny side up 
Sunny side up now 
Sunny side up 
I'm a start thinking 

Today was a rough kind of day at the office 
My co-workers were feeling a little blue 
So I tried to cheer them up with some pancakes 
And said here's something I'm trying today 
If you'd like you can join me too 
Everybody now 

Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that I don't have 
I'm gonna change my mind and start thinking sunny side up 
Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that could've been 
I'm gonna make up my mind and start thinking sunny side up 
Hey 
Sunny side up 
Sunny side up now 
Sunny side up 
I'm a start thinking 

Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 
Come on come on come on come on come on come on 
Take the day back 

Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that I don't have 
I'm gonna change my mind and start thinking 

Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that I don't have 
I'm gonna change my mind and start thinking start thinking 
Instead of wasting time thinking bout all the things that could've been 
I'm gonna make up my mind and start thinking sunny side up 
Hey 
Sunny side up 
Sunny side up now 
Sunny side up 
I'm a start thinking

CREDITS:

Songwriters: 
Marrissa Parham 
Sam Parham 
Alex Rahill 
Eric Grzyb 
Andrew Grzyb 

Instrumentation: 
Vocals/Keys - Marrissa Parham 
Guitar - Alex Rahill 
Guitar - Andrew Grzyb 
Bass - Sam Parham 
Drums - Eric Grzyb 

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan. 

Mastered by Mike Cervantes of The Foxboro.

LYRICS:
It's easier to chase a fantasy
Than do the hard work till you can see
I know it's hard child
With your insides running wild
I know you've always been the restless kind
It's hard for you stop and just unwind
I know it's hard child 
But give it time give it time

Come on baby just grow where your roots are
Grow where your roots are 
The grass is always greener on the other side yeah
You stick around you're gonna come alive 

It's looking like you wanna run away
Are you trying to run to or from today
I know it's hard child with your insides running wild 
If you wanna taste the sweeter fruit 
You gotta let the rain wash the dirt in you
I know it's hard child 
But give it time give it time 

Come on baby just grow where your roots are
Grow where your roots are 
The grass is always greener on the other side yeah
You stick around you're gonna come alive 
Grow where your roots are
Grow where your roots are 
The grass is always greener on the other side yeah
You stick around you're gonna come alive 

Cause where you are there you are give it time
Cause where you are there you are give it time give it time
Cause where you are there you are give it time
Cause where you are there you are give it time give it time

Honey slow down for a moment
Bring your eyes back into focus
Take a look around and know that you're alive
Oh the future isn't flawless 
And nostalgia is dishonest 
But today is where life's got us so realize 
There's just one life you've been given
Every day's a new beginning 
Your work here isn't finished 
Come alive come alive

Grow where your roots are
Grow where your roots are 
The grass is always greener on the other side yeah
You stick around you're gonna come alive 
Grow where your roots are
Grow where your roots are 
The grass is always greener on the other side yeah
You stick around you're gonna come alive 

Grow where your roots are
Grow where your roots are 
The grass is always greener on the other side yeah
You stick around you're gonna come alive 
Grow where your roots are
Grow where your roots are 
The grass is always greener on the other side yeah
You stick around you're gonna come alive 

Cause where you are there you are give it time
Cause where you are there you are give it time

CREDITS:

Songwriters: 
Marrissa Parham 
Sam Parham 
Alex Rahill 
Eric Grzyb 
Andrew Grzyb

Instrumentation: 
Vocals/Keys - Marrissa Parham 
Guitar - Alex Rahill 
Guitar - Andrew Grzyb 
Bass - Sam Parham 
Drums - Eric Grzyb

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan.

Mastered by Mike Cervantes of The Foxboro.

Grow Your Roots

LYRICS:

Stuck in a traffic jam inside of my brain
You ordered Prime but I took more than 2 days
Been running 14 minute miles since eighth grade
You said take 5 and I said hours or days
You know I gave my all did my best
But the world it sprints and I am coming in last yeah
Girl hurry up is on repeat in my head
But there's another song that I've been singing 
Looking through more patient eyes

40 in a 45 oh 
It's time to slow down
40 in a 45 oh
Don't need permission
Living in a different time zone
Breath in and breath out
Live a different kind of life
Going 40 in a 45
Hey 
Hey

You're almost 30 where is all that success
Well I could care less if you're impressed 
I found treasures that the world don't possess 
Yeah so I'm drumming to a different time oh
Looking through more patient eyes

40 in a 45 oh 
It's time to slow down
40 in a 45 oh
Don't need permission
Living in a different time zone
Breath in and breath out
Live a different kind of life
Going 40 in a 45 

If I were going fast or changing lanes
Then I would miss the colors of a brand new day
But in the slow and in the wait
The heart it grows a steady grace
Oh and like a child learning how to walk
Or building up a home block by block
Good things take time have you counted up the cost
When you let the hurry go you find what you really want
You could chase the world just to lose your life
And no amount of rush or worry leaves you satisfied
I wanna live awake and open up my eyes
To every single moment that holds glory in disguise

40 in a 45 oh 
It's time to slow down

CREDITS:
Songwriters:
Marrissa Parham
Sam Parham
Alex Rahill
Eric Grzyb
Andrew Grzyb

Instrumentation:
Vocals - Marrissa Parham
Guitar - Alex Rahill
Guitar - Andrew Grzyb
Keys - Jake Rye
Bass - Sam Parham
Drums - Eric Grzyb

Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan.

Mastered by Mike Cervantes of The Foxboro.

40/45

LYRICS:
Shiver me timbres
I’d get lost on a sleigh ride with you
Shiver me timbres 
I wanna deck all the halls with you
I realize we can stand the weather
When it gets cold just draw me closer
Keeping each other warm 
Till next December 

Do you remember the year that our love began
In Chicago rode the blue line when you called my dad
You were so scared I still remember
That’s the Christmas you were making $7.74
We had the wish list that we both knew we couldn’t afford
So you wrote me a song, I still remember, remember

Shiver me timbres
I'd get lost on a sleigh ride with you
Shiver me timbres 
I wanna deck all the halls with you
I realize we can stand the weather
When it gets cold just draw me closer
Keeping each other warm 
Till next December 

Nine years later we’re together, put a ring on my hand 
And we’re playing songs together in our rock and roll band 
We’ve come so far do you remember 
Toss the wishlist every Christmas with a love like yours
Through every high and every low 
Man, we sure don’t get bored 
You’re the one that I want, always remember, remember

Shiver me timbres
I'd get lost on a sleigh ride with you
Shiver me timbres 
I wanna deck all the halls with you
I realize we can stand the weather
When it gets cold just draw me closer
Keeping each other warm 
Till next December 

Let’s string the tree with garland, darlin'
Turn up our favorite festive tunes
Let’s roast some chestnuts over our fake fire
In our quaint living room
We may not have a lot of money 
But we’ve got lots of love to give
Surrounded by our friends and family
Babe, in memories we are rich
Let’s hang the cross above our mantle 
Remember where our joy it came
Love poured out so sacrificial 
Born to save us Christmas day 

Shiver Me Timbres
I’d get lost on a sleigh ride with you
Shiver Me Timbres 
I wanna deck all the halls with you
I realize we can stand the weather
When it gets cold you can draw me closer
Keeping each other warm 
Till next December

CREDITS:
Songwriters:
Marrissa Parham
Sam Parham
Alex Rahill
Eric Grzyb
Andrew Grzyb

Instrumentation:
Vocals/Keys - Marrissa Parham
Guitar/Vocals - Alex Rahill
Guitar/Vocals - Andrew Grzyb
Bass - Sam Parham
Drums - Eric Grzyb

Produced and recorded by The Timbre of Cedar.

Mixed and mastered by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan.

Shiver Me Timbres (Live)

LYRICS:
O holy night, the stars are brightly shining
It is the night of our dear Savior’s birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appeared and the soul felt its worth

A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn

Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born

Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand
Led by light of a star sweetly gleaming
Here came the wise men from an Orient land

The King of Kings lay in a lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our Savior

Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born

Truly he taught us to love one another
His law is love and his gospel is peace
Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother
And in his name all oppression shall cease

Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
Let all within us praise his holy name

Christ is the Lord
Oh praise his name forever
His power and glory ever, evermore proclaim

Fall on your knees
O hear the angel voices
O night divine
O night when Christ was born

O night O night
When Jesus Christ was born

CREDITS:
Songwriters:
Adolphe Adam
Placide Cappeau

Instrumentation:
Vocals/Keys - Marrissa Parham
Guitar - Alex Rahill
Guitar - Andrew Grzyb
Bass - Sam Parham
Drums - Eric Grzyb

Arranged, produced and recorded by The Timbre of Cedar.

Mixed and mastered by Jake Rye at Social Recording Company in Adrian, Michigan.

O Holy Night (Live)

The Timbre of Cedar is an alternative indie rock outfit based in the mitten of Michigan. With a variety of sounds ranging from a driving full band, to hushed vocals and subtle piano tones, the group displays a versatility that keeps you guessing what's next. Front woman, Marrissa Parham, has strong vocals that stand out beautifully over the clean-cut, refined sound of her band, and her words reveal a transparency of the soul and yearning for grace.

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