The Songs Will Remain (4:15)

When I call you in the morning and I beg you to come around
Beliebe me when I tell you there are some precious things that I found
I put some chords together and I found some simple lines
Got a cathy tune and put my thoughts in some rhymes

All I want is to sing just for you
All my songs it's the best I can do
Songs of sorrows and love songs of joy and pain
And when I am gone the songs will remain

And I ask you to sit down and listen to my song
I will play it one more time you might wonna sing along
Listen to words it took me hours to get them right
Getting thoughts together is an endless fight

All I want ...

If you really want to understand how I feel
Listen to the music I've got nothing to conceal
And I hope that I will keep on writing on and on
much more music in my life until I'm gone

All I want ...
All I want ...


(c) Matthias Wichtrup

The Songs Will Remain

Black Roses
Music & Lyrics by Matthias Wichtrup

Feedom is another word for nothing
You say: By the look in your eyes I lost my freedom
Every day I see you walking, every day
walking in my dreams, walking in my head

And in my dreams I always wanted to buy you black roses

Whenever I saw you in my dreams
I began to laugh I began to cry
You know I love you in my dreams every day
And I started to imagine you could return to me, one-day-lover

And in my dreams I always wanted to buy you black roses

Black Roses

Easing My Mind

So many times I've come to this place to sit here all alone
So many times I've traveled this road on my own
That's the place to calm me down to unwind
all these hidden fears inside I'm easing my mind

Time is passing by
No more use to cry

Even my parents came to this place long ago
When money was tight and times were rough feeling low
Walking this way whatever it takes out off the daily grind
all the hidden tears inside I'm easing my mind

Time is passing by
Never know the reason why
No more use to cry
Till the day I'll die
I'm easing my mind

So here I am I'm on my way here I go again
I feel the sorrow coming over me and the pain
It hurts so much it tears me down it gets me blind
all these hidden fears inside I'm easing my mind

Time is passing by
Never know the reason why
No more use to cry
Till the day I'll die
I'm easing my mind

Let me rest for a while that's the place to be
To pray for myself for comfort and peace and I feel free
Here is something I was longing for I needed to find
all the hidden tears inside I'm easing my mind

Time is passing by
No more use to cry
I'm easing my mind


(c) Matthias Wichtrup

Easing My Mind

For all my life

I close my eyes and see your face beside me
Your lips are moving silently
Your hand is touching my thumb and I feel every single heart beat constantly
Your heart is wide open
You’re embracing the moment
No words to be spoken
The silence is broken for all my life

I open my eyes, no distance between us
We wait for the moment patiently
The ice is melting, sunlight around us
We trust in the strength faithfully
My heart is wide open
I’m embracing the moment
No words to be spoken
The silence is broken for all my life

We open the door taking the first steps together
We are turning in circles joyfully
Climbing the ridges, reaching the bridges
That’s how it’s meant to be
Our hearts are wide open
We’re embracing the moment
No words to be spoken
The silence is broken for all my life

© Matthias Wichtrup

For All My Life

Hero For Your Life
Music & Lyrics by Matthias Wichtrup

Here I am. I tell you what I feel
Now it's your turn to believe me or let it be
I promise you it is the truth, my love
By the look in your eyes I tell you hold back the tears

You need a hero for your life
to look up and start to smile
The real feeling of elation
I am like a child, that's all and here I am

Come on, my love, look how I cry
You see, I am so weak I know I am not so strong like your
All I wonna do is rest here by your side
Take this love of mine that's all I have to give

You need a hero for your life
to look up and start to smile
The real feeling of elation
I am like a child, that's all and here I am

Baby you're all I need yeah
And my life will carry on
You got it with you
Inside you know that you just another hero

You need a hero for your life
to look up and start to smile
The real feeling of elation
I am like a child, that's all and here I am

Hero For Your Life

Something to hold on to

One day I was feeling so confused when I talked to a friend of mine
he said that I`ve never changed since the day we met all down the line
We had a couple of beers we were joking around had a lot of fun
and then he said I pity you you`re still the same you are always on the run

I said this is just an illusion it`s not like it used to be
Don`t claim to an illusion look at me and tell me what do you see

Hang on Buddy are you telling me you found what you were looking for?
I remember the times when you were so fed up and you were laughing no more
You left your home and you changed your life you tried to start something new
But it seems to me you never reached your goal your dreams have never come true

I said this is just an illusion it`s not like it used to be
Don`t claim to an illusion look at me and tell me what do you see

All my life I was looking for something to hold on to
something to lift me up something that is true
All my life I was searching for someone who believes in me
Turn around and take a look at yourself you`re the key

Listen Buddy I don`t get it I remember when you were down
You were so screwed up in such a mess and you were leaving town
When you came back It felt the same I couldn`t see any change
After all these years you`re still my friend but it feels so strange

I said this is just an illusion it`s not like it used to be
Don`t claim to an illusion look at me and tell me what do you see

All my life I was looking for something to hold on to
something to lift me up something that is true
All my life I was searching for someone who believes in me
Turn around and take a look at yourself you`re the key

I said this is just an illusion it`s not like it used to be
Don`t claim to an illusion look at me and tell me what do you see

All my life I was looking for something to hold on to
something to lift me up something that is true
All my life I was searching for someone who believes in me
Turn around and take a look at yourself you`re the key

(Music & Lyrics by Matthias Wichtrup)

Something To Hold On To

Too Numb to Cry


Thousand times I’ve dreamed this dream
I know that I can fly
Spread my wings and leave it all behind
Like the eagles above my head I am gliding through the sky
And through the white clouds in my mind

When I come down I know that I’m alone and time is passing by
I’m on my own I’m too numb to cry

I feel my body rising up slowly off the ground
Warm wind in my hair
I close my eyes and listen to the sound in my head
There’s music in the air

When I wake up I know that I’m alone and time is passing by
I’m on my own I’m too numb to cry

I am alone and time is passing by
I’m on my own I’m too numb to cry


(c) Matthias Wichtrup

Too Numb To Cry

Somebody

If you could change one thing in your life what would it be?
What makes you happy that I couldn`t see?

Is it the money that`s always tight
or is it the job that`s not so bright?
You feel the pressure all around you
You see the bills coming due
Sometimes you feel down and out
everything is cold and loud
How could it ever happen to you
that the sun is shining through?

Somebody will take your hand and will look you straight in the eyes
Somebody will hold you tight and will take you by surprise

Take a step back and tell me what is on your mind
What is so precious you`re looking for and you couldn`t find?

Is it something that you can see?
Something real for you and me?
Something that is all around here?
What makes it disappear?
How do you sleep at night when nobody says Sleep tight?
What are the rules that you obey
When you start your day?

Somebody will take your hand and will look you straight in the eyes
Somebody will hold you tight and will take you by surprise
Somebody will take your hand and will look you straight in the eyes
Somebody will hold you tight and will take you by surprise

If you could make a wish
that would change your life from now on
All the sorrows all the fears and pain would be gone

Look at yourself your life is in a mess
What is the meaning of happiness?
You`re busy with pressure that you don`t need
You feel the cold you feel the heat
You fear the deadlines everyday
How do you get them out of your way?
You`re longing for something new
for the sun that is shining through

Somebody will take your hand and will look you straight in the eyes
Somebody will hold you tight and will take you by surprise
Somebody will take your hand and will look you straight in the eyes
Somebody will hold you tight and will take you by surprise


(c) Matthias Wichtrup

Somebody

The Time Will Come

So many times I walked this empty road
Never knowing if I can bear this heavy load
Stand up tall with open eyes against the wind
You should never think twice never look back on your own footprint

And all these times I could feel the heat
Travelling through space and time, running wild
All these times I could hear the beat
Standing right behind you my only child

All my life I will be waiting for you please count on me
The time will come when oh I’ll be there for you
All my life I will be looking for you you’re not alone
The time will come when all all my dreams come true

So many times I was sitting here all by myself
Looking for answers looking for strength to carry on
I close my eyes I’m going back in time drowning in memories
You should always move on in the right direction look what you have won

And all these times I walked this endless street
Travelling through space and time, running wild
All these times it tasted bittersweet
I will hold you when you fall my only child

All my life I will be waiting for you please count on me
The time will come when oh I’ll be there for you
All my life I will be looking for you you’re not alone
The time will come when all all my dreams come true

And all these times I wish you would be here with me
Travelling through space and time, running wild
All these times I wish someone would set me free
And I will be here for you my only child

All my life I will be waiting for you please count on me
The time will come when oh I’ll be there for you
All my life I will be looking for you you’re not alone
The time will come when all all my dreams come true

All my life I will be waiting for you please count on me
The time will come when oh I’ll be there for you
All my life I will be looking for you you’re not alone
The time will come when all all my dreams come true


© Matthias Wichtrup

The Time Will Come

Sad And Lonely

Standing at the corner, don't know where to go
I lost my sense of direction and I'm feeling low
which way should I go to get to you
I stroll around town roaming around you can't imagine what I've been through
I'm sad and lonely

When I left my home town I thought I could make it make it on my own
but I never was so helpless I was feeling so alone
I lost my friends, times were really bad
Fell down on my knees, rolling over, stood up again, I lost everything I had
I'm sad and lonely

Can you give me shelter, shelter from the rain
I need someone to comfort me before I go insane
I need some time to get back on my feet
gathering strength, building self-confidence, that's what I need to get back on the street
I'm sad and lonely
I'm sad and lonely

Sad And Lonely

One Step Back

I used to get up in the morning
Way before sunrise
Out of the warm bed
And wipe the sleep out of my eyes

A cold shower hot coffee that`s how I started the day
Get myself dressed quickly I was on my way

Out on the highway
Both hands on the wheel
No one really asked me
Asked me how I feel

I was tired of living a life rushing through the day
Only for the rent and the bills that I have to pay

One step back and don`t turn around
Give yourself a break get your feet on the ground
One step forward and one to the right
Out of the haze out of the night
One step back and don`t turn around
Open your ears and hear the sound
One step forward and one to the right
Open your eyes and see the light

Everything around me
Is changing much too fast
Maybe I am looking
For something that will last

Something will give me the reason to carry on
Something will give me the strength to be strong

One step back …

Open your eyes and see the light
Open your ears and hear the sound
One step back
Don`t turn around

I got my mind made up, now I know why I couldn’t see
I was living in a maze, didn`t know how to set myself free

One step back …

© Matthias Wichtrup

One Step Back

Matthias Wichtrup (APRA IPI  00264529354)

The Songs Will Remain

Matthias Wichtrup

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