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)

Co-written w/ MK Strother

Lyrics:

Dark hair
Light eyes
Was always my type
Low voice
Slow drawl
Was my kind of guy
But your falsetto makes it hard to breathe
All those high notes spark something deep in me

You changed the
Key to my heart
But is this a
Shot in the dark?

Not what I’m 
Used to
Used to
Fallin’ hard
For what you do
You do
A different direction
The melody
Oh, how the 
Tables have turned
Set my rules on fire, 
Watch them burn
You’re the best serenade I’ve heard

Sad songs
Ballads
Were my go-to
Cowboys
Making noise
Were the types I was drawn to
But your subtlety brings me a sense of peace
And all that chemistry becomes the harmony

You changed the
Key to my heart
But is this a
Shot in the dark?

Not what I’m 
Used to
Used to
Fallin’ hard
For what you do
You do
A different direction
The melody
Oh, how the 
Tables have turned
Set my rules on fire, 
Watch them burn
You’re the best serenade I’ve heard

This song is my favorite
We agreed its underrated
I’ve never been more understood
Till now

Not what I’m 
Used to
Used to
Fallin’ hard
For what you do
You do
A different direction
The melody
Oh, how the 
Tables have turned
Set my rules on fire, 
Watch them burn
You’re the best serenade I’ve heard

Serenade (Full-Band Demo)

Lyrics:

Your mom and I
Drove into the night
Just to see bright lights
On that sparkling stage
Twenty twenty-three Atlanta
We were part of the fandom
And instantly friends

2 years went by
In the blink of an eye
And now your every thought
In her mind
Baby boy
Endless joy

It ain’t hard to know how
I can see it now
Who you’re gonna be
All the things you’re gonna see
Through your daddy’s camera lens
And the songs your mama pens
You, dear child, 
Are destined for greatness.

Flickering lights
12 songs at midnight
Singing in the car
All the way home
You weren’t here yet
How much would you bet
You could feel every word

Mama couldn’t drink wine
No more sushi late at night
But she wouldn’t trade it
In her mind
Baby blue skies
Love you for a lifetime

It ain’t hard to know how
I can see it now
Who you’re gonna be
All the things you’re gonna see
Through your daddy’s camera lens
And the songs your mama pens
You, dear child, 
Are destined for greatness.

Cameras and guitars
Waking up to music stars
I know this life
Will take you far

It ain’t hard to know how
I can see it now
Who you’re gonna be
All the things you’re gonna see
Through your daddy’s camera lens
And the songs your mama pens
You, dear child, 
Are destined for greatness

Destined For Greatness

Send Me Nudes (J. DeBorde).mp3

Lyrics:


I counted every star that wasn’t there
I told you the truth and I didn’t care
But deep down I’m breaking and aching
To let you in
On all of my secrets, my missteps,
Under my skin
Feels like a whole new world I’m stepping in

Off on another planet where we’re intertwined
And to everyone else we’re flying too high
I keep hesitating to reach out and touch you
Your cosmic blue eyes say “don’t be scared to.”
There’s plenty of gravity holding us down.
But when we kiss, we’re high off the ground.
In a universe of ordinary plans
You’re a galaxy of a man

You’d think I’d know better
Than to play with things I don’t know.
A love-hungry go-getter
And a boy who goes with the flow
You took me out
We talked all night again
Lit the spark
That I was so sure was dead

Off on another planet where we’re intertwined
And to everyone else we’re flying too high
I keep hesitating to reach out and touch you
Your cosmic blue eyes say “don’t be scared to.”
There’s plenty of gravity holding us down.
But when we kiss, we’re high off the ground.
In a universe of ordinary plans
You’re a galaxy of a man

We’re floating around
Dancing with no sound
Only thing on my mind
Is making you mine

Off on another planet where we’re intertwined
And to everyone else we’re flying too high
I keep hesitating to reach out and touch you
Your cosmic blue eyes say “don’t be scared to.”
There’s plenty of gravity holding us down.
But when we kiss, we’re high off the ground.
In a universe of ordinary plans
You’re a galaxy of a man

Galaxy Of A Man (Full-Band Demo)

Lyrics:


You pulled me in when we got back to my place
Swear there ain’t nothing like feeling your face
On my neck.
It had been a while since I’d seen you last
Get us in a room, it’s like no time had passed.

You say you don’t wanna go
Baby, then don’t
Stay right here

Maybe you could make this place better to come home to
Maybe you could turn my conversations into more with you
Maybe you could love my everything and mend the scars
If women belong on Venus, and men belong on Mars
Why don’t we take this blanket of stars
And make it ours?

I guess I give you a feeling you ain’t had in a while
A hope of love that you gave up on for the longest time
Our lives are parallel lines going in circles
I’ll always find my way back to you

You say you don’t wanna go
Baby, then don’t
Stay right here

Maybe you could make this place better to come home to
Maybe you could turn my conversations into more with you
Maybe you could love my everything and mend the scars
If women belong on Venus, and men belong on Mars
Why don’t we take this blanket of stars
And make it ours?

Make it our place
Make it our time
Baby we only get one life
And I know who I want in mine

Maybe you could make this place better to come home to
Maybe you could turn my conversations into more with you
Maybe you could love my everything and mend the scars
If women belong on Venus, and men belong on Mars
Why don’t we take this blanket of stars
And make it ours?

Make It Ours (Full-Band Demo)

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

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

Problem (Full-Band Demo)

Lauren Teel