LYRICS:

I’m a bright burner, head turner 
in the backdrop of night.  
She’s a daydreamer, midnight schemer 
in the living and light.
I am no painter, 
just a framer and I’m up on her wall.
She is no quitter, 
heart is bigger, as big as I am small.
I am the wishing star.  
I am the wishing star.

I’m just the wishing star
and all night long I hear, 
“How I wonder what you are.”
But I’m just the wishing star.

I’m a late bloomer, neighbors are lunar
and we hide in the day.
She’s an early riser, 
master disguiser of her pain and heartache.
I got one reason for breathing 
but I can’t get it right.
So she keeps wishing, 
no suspicion - won’t come true yet tonight.  
Cause I’m just the wishing star.  
I am the wishing star.

I’m just the wishing star.
And all night long I hear, 
“How I wonder what you are.”
But I’m just the wishing star
up above the world so high.
She hangs her hopes on me just outside 
her window as she sleeps
and looks to me for promises I can’t keep.

I wish I may, I wish I might…
I might sleep 
if I could somehow make things alright.
But I’m just the wishing star, 

I’m just the wishing star.
And all night long I hear, 
“How I wonder what you are.”
But I’m just the wishing star
up above the world so high.
She hangs her hopes on me just outside
her window as she sleeps.
She don’t know I’m just 
a dreamer like her.     
But there’s a reason I show up 
when it gets dark.
So I’ll go on being the wishing star.

Written by Lori Triplett (Mrs. Magillicutty Music / ASCAP).  Copyright 2022.  All rights reserved.
Produced by Paul Moak
Engineered by Zack Zinck
Mixed by Zack Zinck & Paul Moak
Assisted by Brendon Hapgood & Samuel Hayes
Recorded & mixed at The Smoakstack, Nashville, TN
Mastered by Sam Moses at Moses Mastering

All I'm Letting Go Of

LYRICS:
There’s an old hollow white oak
planted three lifetimes ago
if you walk behind my house, 
up the hill and looking south 
And a branch covered with moss…
Sometimes I wonder what it cost 
to grow so tall among the weeds,
put down roots and never leave.

Throw my flannel jacket on,
close the back door and I’m gone.
Got my journal and a pen
and a mind full of what has been.
I’m headed out to sit beneath her,
my wooden Savior, secret keeper. 
Strong and steady in the wind, 
gentle giant, faithful friend.

Entertain the young and old,
Under her shade, they bare their souls.
In life or death, they’re bound to leave
all their stories in her rings.
She’s seen love and she’s seen war,
she’s been through storms like this before.
When September comes along,
listen close to hear her song.

There’s an old hollow white oak,
planted three lifetimes ago.
If you walk by her in the rain,
She’ll call out to you by name.


Written by Lori Triplett (Mrs. Magillicutty Music / ASCAP) and Emily Elgin (Backwoods Publishin / ASCAP).  Copyright 2021.  All rights reserved.
Produced by Paul Moak
Engineered by Zack Zinck
Mixed by Zack Zinck & Paul Moak
Assisted by Brendon Hapgood & Samuel Hayes
Recorded & mixed at The Smoakstack, Nashville, TN
Mastered by Sam Moses at Moses Mastering

Hollow White Oak

LYRICS:

Bet you never moved to Denver 
like you said you would.
Bet you never read that book I gave to you.
Heard you turned around when it got dark,
you always quit when things got hard.
Bet you only read that book ‘til chapter two.

Still remember all the things you said 
when you were drunk.
And I remember how it felt to sleep alone.
Best thing I ever did was leave.
If I know you, I guarantee 
you put your money down 
I’d never make it on my own.

Well there are things worth fighting for 
when the morning comes.
And there are times when letting go hurts 
less than holding on.
Pieces of you falling off of me 
like little crumbs.
Drifting away in the Dead Sea -
all the things you said to me.

It’s a wonder I’m not crazy like you said I was 
after living everyday so close to you.
Only crazy thing I ever did 
was listen to a word you said.
Now I’m searching for the life I never knew. 
Been smoking out the lies to save the truth.

Cause there are things worth fighting for 
when the morning comes.
And there are times when letting go hurts 
less than holding on.
Pieces of you falling off of me 
like little crumbs.
Drifting away in the Dead Sea -
all the things you said to me.

Well there are things worth fighting for 
when the morning comes.
And there are times when letting go hurts 
less than holding on.
Pieces of you falling off of me 
like little crumbs.
Drifting away in the Dead Sea -
all the things you said to me.

Bet you never moved to Denver 
like you said you would.


Written by Lori Triplett (Mrs. Magillicutty Music / ASCAP).  Copyright 2022.  All rights reserved.
Produced by Paul Moak
Engineered by Zack Zinck
Mixed by Zack Zinck & Paul Moak
Assisted by Brendon Hapgood & Samuel Hayes
Recorded & mixed at The Smoakstack, Nashville, TN
Mastered by Sam Moses at Moses Mastering

Things You Said to Me

LYRICS:

It can be a lot to take -
the lives we live, mistakes we make.
It can be a train wreck scene - 
can’t look away and you can’t leave.
It can be a sleepless night - 
just toss and turn, can’t make things right.
It can be a lot of broken things.

But there’s a light on.
There’s a light on.

It can look like a scenic view,
but you’re out there 
looking for somewhere new.
It can look like a walk in the park,
but the easy way out never gets you far.
It can look like you love yourself,
but you’re out there 
wishing you were someone else.
It can look like a one-way, dead end street.

But there’s a light on.  
There’s a light on somewhere.
There’s a light on.
There’s a light on somewhere.
I see it cutting through 
the darkness of my deepest blues.
There’s a light from another room.

Don't give up now.
Don’t you give up the fight.
Don’t you give up now.
Every little thing will be alright

It can be a revolving door -
said you’d walk away, 
now you’re back for more.
It can be a mystery 
how the whole damn world repeats history.
It can be a saving grace 
or a silver spoon slap in your face.
It can be a soul-sucking routine.

But there’s a light on.
There’s a light on.

There’s a light on.  
Yeah there’s a light on somewhere.
There’s a light on.
Yeah there’s a light on somewhere.
I see it cutting through 
the darkness of my deepest blues.
Yeah there’s a light from another room.
There’s a light from another room.


Written by Lori Triplett (Mrs. Magillicutty Music / ASCAP).  Copyright 2023.  All rights reserved.
Produced by Paul Moak
Engineered by Zack Zinck
Mixed by Zack Zinck & Paul Moak
Assisted by Brendon Hapgood & Samuel Hayes
Recorded & mixed at The Smoakstack, Nashville, TN
Mastered by Sam Moses at Moses Mastering

Light from Another Room

LYRICS:

Night Rider, so dark,
take me away beyond the stars.
Hand of God, 1000 years, 
and it burned out long before I got here.
So dark…

Black magic in you
looking at me wishing that I had it too.
Flying out here like Superman
Look at me, baby, trying to give a damn.

Little blue dot, night and day…
and it doesn’t matter much 
when you’re this far away.
Trying to navigate without a hemisphere, 
but it’s okay getting lost out here.
So lost…

Infinite galaxies,
and I don’t know 
what the hell has gotten into me.
Oh Oxygen, I’m out of breath 
and I wonder 
how much longer that I have left.
Oh I wonder 
how much longer that I have left.
How much longer?      

Black magic in me. 
Living my life like a fantasy.      
No armor, no suit, 
every single night a new shade of blue.  
Stardust, cover me.  
I wanna die drowning in the silver seas.    
Oh I wanna die drowning in the silver seas.
Oh I wanna die drowning in the silver seas.

Night Rider, so dark.
Look at me, baby, dancing in the stars.


Written by Lori Triplett (Mrs. Magillicutty Music / ASCAP) & Michael Lesousky (BMI). Copyright 2019.  All rights reserved.
Produced by Paul Moak
Engineered by Zack Zinck
Mixed by Zack Zinck & Paul Moak
Assisted by Brendon Hapgood & Samuel Hayes
Recorded & mixed at The Smoakstack, Nashville, TN
Mastered by Sam Moses at Moses Mastering

Night Rider

LYRICS:

Map of Ohio in my favorite room 
says it was drawn in 1895.
Some nights I stare up at the glowing moon,
think about life before I was alive.
We’re only here for a minute.

Last few years are weighing down on me.
Can’t seem to wash away the residue.
Like that old map, drawn in my memory,
are those I love that left us way too soon.
We’re only here for a minute.
We’re only here for a minute.

Like a gentle rain on a sunny afternoon,
the sun going down 
painting the sky a golden hue.
We aren’t here for long, 
so do what you wanna do.
We’re only here for a minute, 
we’re only here for a minute,
so say I love you.

I dreamt a sweet dream last night.
The kind that feels so real, 
you wonder if you ever closed your eyes.
And I slept in ‘til I woke up on my own.
And finally felt the promise I’m not alone, not alone…
We’re only here for a minute.
We’re only here for a minute.

Like a gentle rain on a sunny afternoon,
the sun going down 
painting the sky a golden hue.
We aren’t here for long, 
so do what you wanna do.
We’re only here for a minute, 
we’re only here for a minute,
so say I love you.
Say I love you.


Written by Lori Triplett.  Mrs. Magillicutty Music / ASCAP.  Copyright 2023.  All rights reserved.
Produced by Paul Moak
Engineered by Zack Zinck
Mixed by Zack Zinck & Paul Moak
Assisted by Brendon Hapgood & Samuel Hayes
Mastered by Sam Moses at Moses Mastering
Recorded at The Smoakstack, Nashville, TN

Here for a Minute

"All I'm Letting Go Of" is the second single from Lori's forthcoming new album, "When the Morning Comes," which will release in 2024.
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Written by Lori Triplett/(Mrs. Magillicutty Music, ASCAP).  Copyright 2023.  All rights reserved.

LYRICS:

I've been working a lot 
and taking walks.
Let the ground beneath my feet 
come up and steal my thoughts.
And when it asks if I'm alright,
I can't help but lie and say I'm fine.

But I wanna know
where it goes when you let it go.
Does it just take a lap
and come right back around?
And I wanna see 
if time has a memory
and know if love that's lost
should be forgotten or found.
I wanna know where 
all I'm letting go of goes.

Rain is falling today,
but I'm okay.
Got someone casting a line
to make sure I don't wash away.
Only thing I know for sure is
when it rains, it pours
and it's coming down.

But I wanna know
where it goes when you let it go.
Does it just take a lap
and come right back around?
And I wanna see 
if time has a memory
and if love that's lost
should be forgotten or found.
I wanna know where 
all I'm letting go of goes.

Is it searching for its place?
Is it somewhere floating worlds away
in another space and time?
Does it ever really leave?
Did it move just up the street
into someone else's life?
I wanna know where 
all I'm letting go of goes.

Yeah I wanna know
where it goes when you let it go.
Does it just take a lap
and come right back around?
And I wanna see 
if time has a memory
and know if love that's lost
should be forgotten or found.
I wanna know where 
all I'm letting go of,
I wanna know where 
all I'm letting go of goes.

NOLA County Radio 5/7/24 Episode 211 

A conversation with Lori Triplett about her new album, "When the Morning Comes".

WHIV

NOLA County Radio - Louisiana - Episode 211 - Jimi Palacios Interview with Lori Triplett

Written by Lori Triplett (ASCAP/ Mrs. Magillicutty Music).  
Copyright 2020 Mrs. Magillicutty Music
Recorded at The Sleep Well Studio, Nashville, TN
Produced by Lori Triplett and Chad Carouthers
Mixed and engineered by Chad Carouthers
Mastered by True East Mastering
Vocals - Lori Triplett
Piano, drums, percussion - Chad Carouthers
Cello - Gideon Klein


LYRICS

Saturday morning, 
little half past five.
Put off packing 
for the long, long drive.
Roads are all icy, 
homes lit up every night.
But this just don't feel like Christmastime.

Did all my wrapping 
early this year.
No last minute shopping 
and no holiday cheer
Cause I can't fight this feeling,
I'll just let it interfere.
But this just don't feel like Christmas is here.
No it just don't feel like Christmas is here.

But I already told my friends all about you.
And my mom made up the bed in the guest room.
And my dad thinks he can talk you into
rooting for the Yanks,
so I'm drawing a blank.
Coulda swore I sent my wish list,
but I guess I somehow missed it.
Cause I'll be coming home for Christmas alone.

All I got are polar bears kissing
in my tacky snow globe.
So I ain't in no hurry 
to get out of this robe.
Can't take back all your presents
or kiss you under mistletoe.
So I just don't feel like coming home.
No I just don't feel like coming home.

But I already told my friends all about you.
And my mom made up the bed in the guest room.
And my dad thinks he can talk you into
rooting for the Yanks,
so I'm drawing a blank.
Coulda swore I sent my wish list,
but I guess I somehow missed it.
Cause I'll be coming home for Christmas alone.

I'll be coming home alone.
I'll be coming home for Christmas.
I'll be coming home alone.
I'll be coming home for Christmas.

I already told my friends all about you.
And my mom made up the bed in the guest room.
All I'm left with now is another excuse 
of why I'm coming home alone again.

Coming Home Alone

Written by Lori Triplett (ASCAP/ Mrs. Magillicutty Music).
Copyright 2020 Mrs. Magillicutty Music
Recorded at The Sleep Well Studio, Nashville, TN
Produced by Lori Triplett and Chad Carouthers
Mixed and engineered by Chad Carouthers
Mastered by True East Mastering
Vocals, BGVs, piano - Lori Triplett
Drums, percussion, guitar, bass  - Chad Carouthers
Cello - Gideon Klein

LYRICS

They say it came upon a midnight clear
and such a silent night
when good men disappeared.
And Mary, did you know it would look like this
all those years ago?
How'd we get in this mess?

Well I have no frankincense, gold, or myrrh,
just a quiet prayer 
I'm hoping will be heard.
for the heavy hearts walking dirty streets.
Oh little drummer boy, 
won't you play your beat again?

Do you hear what I'm hearing?
A million different voices grieving.
Do you know what I know?
It's time for us to let this go.
Do you see what I see?
That old star of wonder still shining.

What child is this that we've all become?
Can't feel our hearts grow cold 
when they've become so numb.
Waiting for the dawn of redeeming grace
to bring back joy to the world
because oh there's no place like home
for the holidays.

Do you hear what I'm hearing?
A million different voices screaming.
Do you know what I know?
It's time for us to let this go.
Do you see what I see?
That old star of wonder still shining.

Do you hear what I'm hearing?
A million different voices singing.
Do you know what I know?
We're learning how to let this go.
Do you see what I see?
All the good men returning.

Do you hear what I'm hearing?

Lori Triplett

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