A song of apology and amends.

After waaaay too much time agonizing over this one, here is "The Girls In The Graveyard". I've hurt and used many people throughout my life. This song is a feeble attempt at an apology and amends. It's a start. If you're one of these 'girls' - please know that I am sorry for any pain I've caused you.

I'd be remiss if I didn't give a BIG shout out to the musicians who contributed their gifts to this record. 

Kraig Keller: Electric guitar and guitar synth - Swell stuff!
Jeff Snyder: Keys - Ah, the 'ivories'
Tony Bellesai: Acoustic and electric fretless basses - Mwah!
Jane Gregg: Violins - So great to have authentic strings on this thing!

....and last, but absolutely NOT least...

Kurt McNaught, who played drums and electronic percussion - AND spent countless hours tracking vocals, mixing, remixing, re-recording, remixing, remixing again, and mastering this song. Kurt, you have the patience of Job...and you suffered nearly as much.  Thank you, brother!

I played acoustic and electric guitars and sang. 

Be sure to check out the 'live' version, shot and edited by Don Wolf of Wolf Media Pro during our 2019 concert (as The Miraculous Catch Of Fish) at The Guthrie Theatre and...well...in a graveyard in my hometown.  Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeQ4...

LYRICS:

There was a spider sitting on a stone
Waiting for Miss Muffett
Thought he'd always be alone
He was silent. He was patient. He was still.
But when I asked him if he'd speak, he said:
"I will."

He said: 
"Give my regards 
To the girls in the graveyard. 
Tell them that I'm sorry 
For what I've done."

And he sounded so sincere, 
But there was just a hint of fear 
I'd fall captive 
In the sticky web he'd spun.

There was a snake
Lying in the grass
He hissed at me as I was walking past
As I approached he rose, as if to strike
But then he spoke and he was so polite

He said:
"Give my regards 
To the girls in the graveyard. 
Tell them that I'm sorry 
For what I've done."

And he sounded so sincere, 
When I first bent down to hear
But I couldn't help but notice
His forked tongue

There was a wolf
Waiting at the door
And I always kept him fed,
But he always wanted more
Sometimes, I hear him howling
In the night
Telling me I'll never win this fight

"Give my regards 
To the girls in the graveyard. 
Tell them that I'm sorry 
For what I've done."

And it sounded so sincere,
Between his teeth and my ear
But it was 'all the better to eat you with,
My dear'

There was a worm
Crawling on the ground
I listened very closely
But he didn't make a sound
He just slid off into a slimy hole
I thought maybe he was a kindred spirit
To my soul

And as I knelt where he had gone
From deep within the earth 
I heard...a song

"Give my regards 
To the girls in the graveyard. 
Tell them that I'm sorry 
For what I've done."

And he sounded so sincere, 
But it was just a little queer
How he returned to the dirt
From where he'd come

He said:
"Give my regards 
To the girls in the graveyard. 
Tell them that I'm sorry 
For all I've done."

And he sounded so sincere

The Girls In The Graveyard

LYRICS:

I was bound by my chains
I was broken and drained
I could not seem to change
Until I met YOU

I was beaten by shame
Defeated every day
I could not win the game
Until I let YOU

YOU are VICTORIOUS
YOU are VICTORIOUS

I was crippled and lame
I was cut down and maimed
I fell on my own blade
I needed rescue

I was battered by blame
In the bed I had made
But YOU called me by name
And said, "I love you!"

You are VICTORIOUS
You are VICTORIOUS

YOU defeated the grave
The only ONE with the power to save
And I'll never be the same
Forever I will give YOU all my praise

You are VICTORIOUS
You are VICTORIOUS

You are VICTORIOUS
You are VICTORIOUS

VICTORIOUS!
VICTORIOUS!!
VICTORIOUS!!!

Here's a new song and video from Principle 8. "Victorious" is an anthem for addicts. I was addicted to pornography until I surrendered it to Jesus and started searching for the source of my strength and the start of my struggles. There is hope and healing for hurts, habits, and hang-ups. With God's help and the help of others going through similar issues, you can be Victorious. Don't give up!  - dc

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"Victorious"
(c)(p) 2022 Principle 8/Damon Covert (BMI)

Garrett Atkinson (GDA Productions Millersville, MD) recorded my vocals and mixed and mastered the song.

Victorious

Here's the 80's-inspired title track to - and featuring scenes from - the 2022 film, "Forgiving God"  The movie is based on the book by director, Aaron Dunbar and produced by JC Films and Blanket Hill. The movie stars Dean Cain (Lois and Clark, The New Adventures of Superman) Matthew Utley, Alexandria Sertik, and Emily Thigpen. Also starring: Beck Rosser; Heather Taddy; Lou Consolo; Katherine Elise Shaw; and me (Damon Covert).

This video was produced in cooperation with JC FIlms Blanket Hill Productions, Wolf Media Pro, and Principle 8. 

"Forgiving God" (song) was written by Damon Covert, with Penny David-Covert and recorded by The Principle 8 Band. "Forgiving God" Radio Edit produced by Bobby Timko, Kraig Keller and Damon Covert. Mixed and mastered by Garrett Atkinson at GDA productions, Millersville, MD. 


LYRICS:

So many things that I don't understand
But I'm trying just as hard as I can
How can broken hearts be part of your plan
If You're good?

I've been living in the cage of my shame
Pointing fingers at the One I could blame
And even though I've been cursing Your Name
You are true

So much loss and so much pain
Blaming You, what will I gain?
Seems I've got a lot to lose...
So I'm forgiving You

I'm forgiving You, God
I'm forgiving You, God
I'm forgiving You
I'm forgiving You
I'm forgiving You, God

Letting go of what I think I deserve
Asking questions takes a whole lot of nerve
(I) Don't know what to do when life throws me a curve
But You do...

Nothing I can do to save me
I'll forgive 'cause You forgave me
Every time and every season
Happens for a perfect reason

...And You're the One I need to lean into

...So, I'm forgiving You!

I'm forgiving You, God
I'm forgiving You, God
I'm forgiving You
I'm forgiving You
I'm forgiving You, God

I'm forgiving You, God
I'm forgiving You, God
I'm forgiving You
I'm forgiving You
I'm forgiving You, God

Nothing I could do to save me
I'll forgive 'cause You forgave me
Nothing I could do to save me
I'll forgive 'cause You forgave me

I'm forgiving You, God
I'm forgiving You, God
I'm forgiving You
I'm forgiving You
I'm forgiving You, God


"Forgiving God" © and (P) 2021,2022 Damon S. Covert (BMI)

Forgiving God (Radio Edit)

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Bon Jovi, Garth Brooks, Blind Faith, Pink Floyd and the Bible in a blender. It Is Written is a rock tune with a nu-old-west vibe, with lyrics derived from the Gospels (especially Matthew 4) regarding the temptation of Christ. Like. Comment. Share. Thanks for listening! - dc

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Garth Brooks, BonJovi, and The Bible in a blender.  

"It Is Written" (c)(p) 2018 Damon S. Covert (BMI)

Drums: Kurt McNaught
Keys: Jeff Snyder
Lead Guitar: Martin Tkacik
Harmonica: George Miklas
Bass: Michael Giffone
Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Dobro, Vocals: Damon Covert

Recorded at The Hub 2017/2018
Engineered, mixed and mastered by Michael Giffone
Produced by Damon Covert, Michael Giffone, and The Miraculous Catch Of Fish

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Mellencamp-esque Americana-tinged track about objective truth in a subjective world.