I was inspired to write this song by talking with my friends Kristina and Andy.  Andy then provided the great ideas for the keyboard rhythm in the intro.

Lyrics:

Decisions made, which we regret,
Are hard to overcome.
To see what’s good, not always clear,
Determine right from wrong.
We find another reason, to stumble every day. 
Let’s see the light inside ourselves, and live a better way. 
   
(Chorus)
When the dark… fills the skies…
He will bring a new sunrise
And says “Come home to me”…    “Come home to me”
In time… We’ll find…
That we’ll leave it all behind 
And we live… Forever Free.

A lonely path, where once we walked,
And challenged by our sins.
The penalties, were issued strong,
Redemption can begin.
We’ll start another season, and new life starts to grow
So hard to see, beyond the clouds, 
Which way we should go.

No one can tell you…  which way you should go… which way you should go.
His word will guide you…  which way you should go… which way you should go.

(Chorus)
When dark… fills the skies…
He will bring a new sunrise
And says “Come home to me”… He says “Come home to me”
In time… We’ll find…
That we’ll leave it all behind 
And we live… Forever Free.

Forever Free.

Mark Boyd - Forever Free (with Andy Fromweiller)

This song was motivated by my son going off to college, and then coming home for summer.  The main thought is that no matter where you go (to pursue your dreams), home is where you can exhale and people just accept who you are.

Lyrics:
It’s a long way from Carolina to that California shore
Gonna get me back to my family ‘cause I’m feeling like I need more
Watching time just fly and days go by, but I can see the score
I’m coming home, I’ll hit the road, and I’m coming home

I’m going up and down the boulevard to see what doors might call
All my dreams inside the windows some might rise and some may fall
All the things I thought were nothing might be something after all
I’ll bring ‘em home, I’ll hit the road, and I’m coming home

My family’s waiting at the station, my good friends are all there too 
They realize I’ve had to build a life and the things I’ve had to do 
Where my memories and secrets live and everything I knew
I’m coming home, I’m on the road, and I’m coming home

As I look around and see my life, all the things I locked inside
And I find the gates around my home are always are open wide
Where the secrets and the masks I’ve worn a re all just left outside
I’m finally home, I had to go, but now I’m home
   
(I’m coming home) The river it winds and takes me far from you
And I feel the distance from my family
It takes me the places that I must go though
But now I’m coming home

Mark Boyd - Coming Home

Spread your Wings

I know a place
A place where we can go
No inhibitions
Where you can show them who you really are
A place
Where you can grow
You’ll find the moment
Get set to go 

And you’ll show them you can work it out
You live your dreams and show that you are
Being all you’ve wanted to be

(Chorus)
Spread your wings
And learn to fly
Bring the light
Feel it shining as you
Spread your wings 
And stand up tall
Know the moment now your time has come
Come to play and show them all

And now’s your time
Not afraid to do your thing
There’s no more pressure
Expectations built from other people’s dreams
Telling you just you need to be 
Live in the moment
Just do your thing

And you’ll hear us as we’re calling out
Seize the moment, show that you are
Being all you’ve wanted to be

(Chorus)

And you’ll show them you can work it out
Live your dreams and show that you are
Being all you’ve wanted to be

(Chorus Repeat)

Mark Boyd - Spread Your Wings

I wrote this song a very long time ago, but never actually recorded it.  So I finally got around to doing so.

Lyrics:

Silent Sunset

I remember our seaside walks at sunset
I remember the days we thought would never, ever end
I remember the nights we’d cry, the only thing would be you and I
I remember our late night walks past sunset

There was so much time
There was so much wasted time
But like the light, all our time went by
The sun has set on you and I

And I’ve been watching the days go by
But I would trade all the moon and skies
For another sunset
If you hear me take my hand
And like the sun we will rise again
There will never be silent sunset, not again

Sharing all our dreams we’d laugh at sunset
Living life to the edge was always right within our hands
The ocean raged, the seagulls cried, but somewhere we lost you and I
Now I sit and see a silent sunset, on my own

And there was so much time
There was so much wasted time
But although all the times went bad
I wont forget the friend I had

(Chorus)

Oh… There was so much time
There was so much wasted time
But like the light, all our time went by
The sun has set on you and I

(Chorus repeat)

Mark Boyd - Silent Sunset

Mark Boyd - I've Been Waiting

Mark Boyd - Never Be Alone

Mark Boyd - Chapters of my Life

This song was inspired by the tragedy, of some people somewhat close to me, giving up hope, and not wanting to go on living any longer.  The point of the song is for people to reach out for help, hope, and tomorrow.

Lyrics:

When you look…  what do you see?
All things you want but you cant be
And nobody’s there to fill in the needs

The rhythm’s fast… but missing a beat
An endless game seems you’ll never defeat
So what are you waiting for?   What are we waiting for?

So many dreams…  they’re all around
King of a world… turned upside down, down, down…

(chorus)
Find your tomorrow…  And give back yesterday
You know another dawn is on the way…
Reach out…  Reach out…   Reach out for another day…   
Reach out…  Reach out…   Reach out for another day…   to Live. 

Out of time… you think out of love.
Not the perfect world you’re dreaming of
The demons are closing in
So many reasons you can’t give in

You’re given the moments…  and ride for free
Alive in a world…   you just can’t see, yeah… see…

Find your tomorrow…  And give back yesterday
You know another dawn is on the way…
Reach out…  Reach out…   Reach out for another day…   
Reach out…  Reach out…   Reach out for another day… 
 
I’ll love you
And we’ll be together
Right by my side…

Reach out…  Reach out…   Reach out for another day…   
Reach out…  Reach out…   Reach out for another day… 

Live for every moment, before it slips away
Open your eyes…   see the new sunrise…  today.

Mark Boyd - Reach Out

This is just a fun rock song.  I felt like keeping the verses straight rock, but then wanted to use a little 'Rush-like' influence when going from the verses to the chorus.  Lyrics below.

Upside Down

The frustration… been getting me down
The word is out and it’s all over town
Sometime… anytime… she doesn’t have the time for me

I start to wonder if you’re worth it or not
I try to look away, but you’re So Damn Hot!!
Like walking on air, feels right to me.

Always, sideways, you’re turning me upside down
And I can feel I’m falling
Always, sideways, I’m ready to stand my ground 
And then I hear that you want me.

When were alone, it’s so easy to see
We fit together and that you want me
Uptown, Downtown, you’re running all around on me 

I gotta wonder if you’re worth it or not
I try to look away, but you’re So Damn Hot!!
Like walking on air, feels right to me.

Always, sideways, you’re turning me upside down
And I can feel I’m falling
Always, sideways, I’m ready to stand my ground 
And then I hear that you want me.