Full-Band Demos

Pour A Heart (Full-Band Demo)

Co-written w/ MK Strother

Lyrics:

VR 1:
He didn’t come onto her
But ain’t it always the coworker
He said, “Didn’t mean nothin'.”
Didn’t know why he did it
That’s when I should have been
At my limit

PRE:
But I defended him to all my friends
Made it seem like he was innocent
Cause I was dumb enough to think
He had good intent

CH:
My early twenties
Gone down the drain
Just for a chance
At his last name
Em D Cadd9 D Em G
He would take take take
And I would give give give
So much so, I didn’t recognize it
Till it was too late
Yeah, I must’ve been on something

VR 2:
I said “Your mother’s insane.”
After she went and said those things
He didn’t defend me at all
Oh, it's such a shame
Lord knows whose boundaries
He’s crossing now

(PRE)
(CH)

BRI:
If I had said
To all of my friends
All the things he did
In this relationship
There’s no damn way
He could plead the Fifth

(CH)

On Something (Full-Band Demo)

Lyrics:

VR 1: 
I had a hold of those reins too tight
But I always saw me wearing white
One day
Caught the eye of some city slickers
Those heartbreaks made me bitter
‘Bout time I came back to my roots
That’s just about the time I met you
And now I’m

CH: 
Catching chickens in your backyard
And it’s
Out where you can see every star
And I
Used to dream I’d meet who you are
And we’d
Saddle up
Settle down
If little me
Could see us now
She’d be
Head over heels
Guess this is how
A cowboy’s love feels

VR 2: 
I had my guard up for a while
Till I saw that wide-eyed smile
Look up at me
You were tending to the land
And I was making all these plans
A kind of life I would always choose
Several acres, a farm, and me and you
Cause I’m

(CH)

BRI: 
It’s funny how
Everything works out
And I thank God for the now
I’m living in
Yeah, I’ll be

(CH)


A Cowboy's Love (Full-Band Demo)

Lyrics:

VR 1:
He picks a banjo
And he likes country music
I play the damn show
But all I want’s acoustic

PRE:
And just a night in
Me and him
Fireplace kissing
And if we decide
To go outside
All I need

CH:
Is a breeze
On this white porch swing
I can’t believe
It’s him that’s holding me
How’d I get
Such a catch
Outside of when I sleep
I roped a damn good love
In wrangler jeans
He’s a cowgirl’s dream

VR 2:
He wakes at sunrise
Just like me
Wild look in his eyes
I’m wearing his old T

PRE:
Cause we just woke up
And I’m in love
With everything he does
If we make the bed
And get dressed
All that’s in my head

CH:
Is a breeze
On his white porch swing
I can’t believe
It’s him that’s holding me
How’d I get
Such a catch
Outside of when I sleep
I roped a damn good love
In wrangler jeans
He’s a cowgirl’s dream

BRI:
All those city boys
With all of their pricey toys
They don’t make me feel this way
Like all I’d need to stay

CH:
Is a breeze
On a white porch swing
I can’t believe
It’s him that’s holding me
How’d I get
Such a catch
Outside of when I sleep
I roped a damn good love
In wrangler jeans
He’s a cowgirl’s dream


A Cowgirl's Dream (Full-Band Demo)

Co-written w/ Rachel Russo

Lyrics:

VR 1:
Liquor, like life, has a way
A bitterness here to stay
Don’t know how much I can take
Alone
Every step that we took
Made me not want to look
As you left
And now

CH:
I’m chasing shadows out the bar
Wish I was where you are
My buzz aint the same without you
I’ve gone and turned around my car
Speeding but there’s no spark
Passenger side’s not the same without you
I’m lacking in fun
Baby, now that we’re done
I’m missing when I would run
And you were my chaser

VR 2:
I’m seeing you in the limes
In between every time
Could use some of your help
Can’t drink or drive by myself
Every memory we made
Went along with the chase
Now I’m hoping
You’d come home

(CH)

BRI:
Slowing down
Lost in a crowd
And all I want is you

(CH)


Chaser (Full-Band Demo)

Lyrics:

VR 1:
My Superman carries
The future in his hands
In his work, he stays buried
Thinks no one understands
This writer stays
In every word
I pick apart
Till my truth is heard

PRE:
He’s falling asleep at his desk
Then he’s all over me
Against his chest
I wouldn’t have it
Any other way

CH:
Cause there he is
Changing the world
And here I am
Being his girl
Hard to comprehend
Waiting all this time
For familiar hands
To wrap in mine 
But I’ll be holding on
Staying strong
In everything I feel
Waiting for my Man of Steel.

VR 2:
My Clark Kent is late
To reach out to me
But the love he craves
Is so damn easy to see
This Lois Lane
Is here for him
As much as he stays
Or is gone with the wind

PRE:
He’s coming back up for air
Then he’s gone again
But I’m prepared
Cause I wouldn’t want
Anyone else

CH:
Cause there he is
Changing the world
And here I am
Being his girl
Hard to comprehend
Waiting all this time
For familiar hands
To wrap in mine 
But I’ll be holding on
Staying strong
In everything I feel
Waiting for my Man of Steel.

BRI:
Cause there he is
Changing the world
And I’m so damn proud
To be his girl
Hard to comprehend
Waiting all this time
For familiar hands
To wrap in mine 
But I’ll be holding on
Staying strong
In everything I feel
Waiting for my Man of Steel.


Man Of Steel - (Full-Band Demo)

Lyrics:


My friends ask me how I can tell
After all that I’ve been through
That you won’t put me through hell
I say “I know where y’all are coming from,
I’m not saying yet that I know he’s the one”
But

Our first date was the farmer’s market
First time I wasn’t just a sexy target
He held my hand and we danced
In that courtyard
For once I wasn’t only
Just company for the lonely
I wasn’t a need
He wanted to know me
And now my cheeks are a Fall scarlet
But in our minds 
We’re still at the farmer’s market

He wakes up early at the crack of dawn
Just like I do, up already with the sun
And just from his table blessing
And how he never keeps me guessing
I can tell you I’ve struck Tennessee gold
Cause

Our first date was the farmer’s market
First time I wasn’t just a sexy target
He held my hand and we danced
In that courtyard
For once I wasn’t only
Just company for the lonely
I wasn’t a need
He wanted to know me
And now my cheeks are a Fall scarlet
But in our minds 
We’re still at the farmer’s market

Right now we’re at the Christmas market
He opens up a golden locket
He knew it’s just what I wanted
And I can’t believe

Our first date was the farmer’s market
First time I wasn’t just a sexy target
He held my hand and we danced
In that courtyard
For once I wasn’t only
Just company for the lonely
I wasn’t a need
He wanted to know me
And now my cheeks are a Fall scarlet
But in our minds 
We’re still at the farmer’s market

Farmers Market (Full-Band Demo)

Lyrics:


I’ll say “I like you”
Until you piss me off
Don’t take it to heart
I won’t be mad long
Like a flip of a switch
I can handle it
Till I can’t

He is a million
Lanterns on a summer night
And I want him, but
I guess I fly too high

I’m October
He wants May
With types of flowers
I can’t make
I’m cold, then I’m hot
She’s what I’m not
It ain’t hard for me to explain
He wants Spring sunshine
And me, I’m October rain

I can make that 
Pavement glow
Autumn candles 
that burn slow
A little darkness, but
How else would you see the light

I’m October
He wants May
With types of flowers
I can’t make
I’m cold, then I’m hot
She’s what I’m not
It ain’t hard for me to explain
He wants Spring sunshine
And me, I’m October rain

I don’t have him, but 
I wouldn’t change a thing
One day, I’ll find someone
Who likes to dance in the rain

I’m October
He wants May
With types of flowers
I can’t make
I’m cold, then I’m hot
She’s what I’m not
It ain’t hard for me to explain
He wants Spring sunshine
And me, I’m October rain

October Rain (Full-Band Demo)

Send Me Nudes (J. DeBorde).mp3

Co-written w/ Hunter Warren

Lyrics:

Six thirty-five
On my mind
That you’d be here
I’m dressed to the nines
Red silk, black tights
Sippin’ on that Blue Moon beer

Cowboy boots up high
I was feelin’ shy
Tryin’ not to stare
But

Damn this smile
For selling me out
Spreading like wildfire
In a Texas drought
Something ‘bout you baby
Keeps me coming around
It’s all about you lately
Every sultry sound
Coming through my lips
Can’t believe I got a bar to thank for this.

Eight nineteen
You’re about to leave
This place
That look in your eye
I talk to another guy
But it’s not the same

As when we laughed
I’m thinking back
It’s just not fair
Cause

Damn this smile
For selling me out
Spreading like wildfire
In a Texas drought
Something ‘bout you baby
Keeps me coming around
It’s all about you lately
Every sultry sound
Coming through my lips
Can’t believe I got a bar to thank for this.

Shaky hands
Labored breath
Trying not to make a mess
Of what we’ve started here
But

Damn this smile
For selling me out
Spreading like wildfire
In a Texas drought
Something ‘bout you baby
Keeps me coming around
It’s all about you lately
Every sultry sound
Coming through my lips
Can’t believe I got a bar to thank for this.

A Bar To Thank (Full-Band Demo)

Lyrics:


I remember where I was
When they said what she was gonna be
A beautiful baby girl
I was so excited I couldn’t breathe
I remember my luck
When I sang her to sleep
I was holding her in my arms
Realizing love runs deep

She may not be mine
But she’s my blood
So I have some things to tell ya
Before you pick her up

If you ever cross that line
Leave her crying
Or losing sleep at night
Remember
I know how to change a headlight
And wash stains off tires
If you ever lay a hand
You’ll piss off more than her ol’ man
The whole family packs
And I ain’t scared to call ‘em.
If you hurt her, boy,
We gon’ have a problem.

At thirteen I didn’t go to sleep
Till her folks came home
I stayed up when she was only three
Hopefully you don’t think
You can get away with anything
I may be a thousand miles away
But I’m always watching

If you ever cross that line
Leave her crying
Or losing sleep at night
Remember
I know how to change a headlight
And wash stains off tires
If you ever lay a hand
You’ll piss off more than her ol’ man
The whole family packs
And I ain’t scared to call ‘em.
If you hurt her, boy,
We gon’ have a problem.

I’m sure she’ll be just fine
I’m sure her Daddy’s
Scared you enough tonight
But just in case I’ll throw in mine

If you ever cross that line
Leave her crying
Or losing sleep at night
Remember
I know how to change a headlight
And wash stains off tires
If you ever lay a hand
You’ll piss off more than her ol’ man
The whole family packs
And I ain’t scared to call ‘em.
If you hurt her, boy,
We gon’ have a problem

Problem (Full-Band Demo)

Co-written w/ Hunter Warren

Lyrics:

The red lace on this dress
Caught you by surprise
We both knew we’d be late
Goin’ out tonight.
Don’t matter what I wear
You can’t help but stare
And that look in those hazels
Damn, clear the table
Let’s make a scene right here

You’re holding that glass
Could be holdin’ me
To hell with these folks
Baby, let’s just leave
I’ll tease you till you can’t stand
Sinkin’ in like quicksand
Baby, just give me those hands
I’ll make you glad you’re a man
I’ll make you glad you’re a man

Next week I’ll wanna go out
And I’ll promise to be good
But with your hand on my back
There’s no way that I could
You and your cowboy boots
Me pulling your belt loops
Just sounds like a better idea
Cause

You’re holding that glass
Could be holdin’ me
To hell with these folks
Baby, let’s just leave
I’ll tease you till you can’t stand
Sinkin’ in like quicksand
Baby, just give me those hands
I’ll make you glad you’re a man
I’ll make you glad you’re a man

I’m not usually this way
There’s just somethin’ ‘bout you, babe

You’re holding that glass
Could be holdin’ me
To hell with these folks
Babe, let’s just leave
I’ll tease you till you can’t stand
Sinkin’ in like quicksand
Baby, just give me those hands
I’ll make you glad you’re a man
I’ll make you glad you’re a man

Make You Glad You’re A Man

Lyrics:

I’m not tryin’ to impose
But a part of me knows
I won’t be able to shake this feelin’
She’s got me thinkin’ about kneelin’
I’m not tryna scare her off
But there’s somethin’ in her talk
That tells me she don’t run off easy
Somebody let me know am I crazy

Somethin’ ‘bout her smile
Somethin’ ‘bout her eyes
Somethin’ about her takes me back
Somethin’ ‘bout her mind
Somethin’ ‘bout her heart
Somethin’ about her making me laugh
Don’t know what to tell ya
All I know is these words
Man, it’s somethin’ ‘bout her

She pulls me in without a touch
She drives me crazy without a clutch
Every sunset every moonlit night I see us
And every time I’m with her I just fall deeper
Deeper in love

Somethin’ ‘bout her smile
Somethin’ ‘bout her eyes
Somethin’ about her takes me back
Somethin’ ‘bout her mind
Somethin’ ‘bout her heart
Somethin’ about her making me laugh
Don’t know what to tell ya
All I know is these words
Man, it’s somethin’ ‘bout her

She got them big brown eyes
It’s just a matter of time
My smile so embarrassing wide
Do you think she knows why?

Somethin’ ‘bout her 
Somethin’ ‘bout her eyes
Somethin’ about her takes me back
Somethin’ ‘bout her mind
Somethin’ ‘bout her heart
Somethin’ about her making me laugh
Don’t know what to tell ya
All I know is these words
Man, it’s somethin’ ‘bout her

Somethin’ ‘Bout Her (Full-Band Demo)

Lyrics:

Just like that, you don't like me back. And that's a fact, I know. You made it clear.  What we are here, but I still fear how I feel. Why do I still hang on every word this feeling? It's so damn absurd.  I do anything for you. Except tell you the truth I could confess my love in the pouring rain. But that don't matter because you don't feel the same and that ain't never gonna change.  No, I'll never see the day. Because you don't see me that way. That a way.  Set the scene. We weren't meant to be. So I casually feel down.  Catch my longing stare. Because how could I not care? When you're standing there next to me.  Why do I still catch every breath this feeling is messing with my head? I've tried everything to find. A way to get you off my mind.  I could confess my love in the pouring rain. But that don't matter because you don't feel the same, and that ain't never gonna change. No, I'll never see the day, hey, 'cause you don't see me that way.  That way. And I'm perfectly fine, 'cause I'm still in your life. It's just that you always catch my eye.  Cause the only thing that's worse than this thing is never knowing is. I could confess my love in the pouring rain. But that don't matter, cause you don't feel the same, that ain't never gonna change.  No, I'll never see the day. You don't see me that way. Oh.

That Way (Full-Band Demo)

Co-written w/ Korie Burton Rott

Lyrics:

VR 1: 
C
I would say you feel like home
But that just ain’t the truth
Am
Cause the memories that made me
I’d rather not live through
G
Again
C
I would say you remind me 
Of the first man I loved
Am
But to him, I will never be
G
And never was enough

CH:
C
And I’ve been down 
G
So many roads
Am
Tried to escape 
F    G
That broken home
C
Every man that came before you
G
Was just a mirror held up to
Am
The first man 
F
to ever let me down
C
But you hold the door
Don’t keep score
G
You give your all
Don’t let me fall
Am
Good intentions
F
Are all that’s on your mind

Am
And I’ve realized
The best home
G
I’ve ever known
                                 C
Is one I had to find

VR 2:
C
I would say you feel familiar
But that would be a lie
Am
Cause the only thing he taught me
Was how to run and hide
C
I would say I’ve seen this before
But in reality
Am
This is the first time
                                             G
I’ve found something to keep

(CH)
(CH)
(CH)

Home (Full-Band Demo)

Lyrics:

Don’t look at me like that
With your backwards hat
I know where this goes
Don’t whisper in my ear
Make it unclear
But I already know

You don’t want me like that
You’ve stated that’s a fact
Is that your hand on my back?

You know damn well
This has put me through hell
The constant confusion
What am I to you and
Feeling like I’m losing my mind
A flirtatious man
first sight 
should’ve ran
What the hell does it mean
To flirt like a friend?

Don’t seem jealous when I
Bring around another guy
What do you expect?
Don’t talk about how he’s
Not enough for me
You don’t have the right to protect.

Cause you don’t see a future for us
You’ve stated that’s what’s up
Isn’t your girlfriend waiting up

You know damn well
This has put me through hell
The constant confusion
What am I to you and
Feeling like I’m losing my mind
A flirtatious man
first sight 
should’ve ran
What the hell does it mean
To flirt like a friend?

I’m trying
To draw a line in
This quicksand
But I’d be lying
By denying
But I have to take a stand
Cause 

You know damn well
This has put me through hell
The constant confusion
What am I to you and
Feeling like I’m losing my mind
A flirtatious man
first sight 
should’ve ran
What the hell does it mean
To flirt like a friend

Flirt Like A Friend (Full-Band Demo)

Country songwriter & musician from Dallas, Texas, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee. MTSU Commercial Songwriting alum.

Pour A Heart (Full-Band Demo)

Lauren Teel

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