Radio Releases

Catch and Release (re-write)
Tim Schlesener BMI 01126229678
Nash Stanley SOCAN 9043191
Timothymichaelmusic.com 28 JUL 2022

V1.
I’m out looking for some sunshine
Trying to find my happy place.
Search for the feeling
To put a smile back on my face
Everyone deserves some love
That’s something I believe
So I’ll do the world a favor
And just catch and release.

Chorus
Spread the love, share the wealth
Don’t keep the feeling to yourself
Lend a hand, make a friend
And do it over and over again.
You’ve got love there in your heart
It’s time to practice what you preach
When you get that happy feeling
Catch and release

V2.
The sweet relief a smile can bring
When there’s troubled times at home
Someday we’ll look back and laugh
And see they were just stepping stones.
I know there’ll come a day
When we finally find our beach.
When we get that kind of feeling.
Just catch and release

Chorus
Spread the love, share the wealth
Don’t keep the feeling to yourself
Lend a hand, make a friend
And do it over and over again.
You’ve got love there in your heart
It’s time to practice what you preach
When you get that happy feeling
Catch and release
Bridge
We don’t have a lotta time on earth
When we reach those pearly gates
We’ll only be remembered for 
Every ounce of love we gave so

Chorus
Spread the love, share the wealth
Don’t keep the feeling to yourself
Lend a hand, make a friend
And do it over and over again.
You’ve got love there in your heart
It’s time to practice what you preach
When you get that happy feeling
Catch and release

Just catch and release

Catch And Release MIX01

Let ‘em Talk 
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
23 SEP 2022

V1.
Don’t you cry when rumors fly
Wipe the tears out of your eyes
Count to 10 and walk the other way
Actions speak louder than words
Their opinion’s for the birds
Don’t even let them in your day
Just let ‘em talk
Let ‘em talk

Chorus
Let ‘em talk. Run their mouth
That’s just ain’t what you’re about
You’ve got a plan,
They’re just tryin’ to change ya
If they’re in your head kick ‘em out
They just want to bring you doubt
They hate ya cuz they ain’t ya
So Let ‘em talk
Just let ‘em talk

V2.
Haters hate. That’s what they do
They’ve got no effect on you
Nothing’s gained by settling the score
It makes no sense to take offense
They just want to fight against
Be the light by showing what you’re fighting for
And Let ‘em talk
Just let ‘em talk

Chorus
Let ‘em talk. Run their mouth
That’s just ain’t what you’re about
You’ve got a plan,
They’re just tryin’ to change ya
If they’re in your head kick ‘em out
They just want to bring you doubt
They hate ya cuz they ain’t ya
So Let ‘em talk
Just let ‘em talk

Bridge
Keep the faith and keep on walking
Let your actions do the talking 
Keep looking on ahead to brighter days
And Let ‘em talk
Just let ‘em talk

Chorus
Let ‘em talk. Run their mouth
That’s just not what you’re about
You’ve got a plan,
They’re just tryin’ to change ya
If they’re in your head kick ‘em out
They just want to bring you doubt
They hate ya cuz they ain’t ya
So Let ‘em talk
Just let ‘em talk

Oh let ‘em talk
Let ‘em talk

Let Em Talk MIXREC01

So Bar So Good
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
26 JUN 2022 Tim Schlesener, Billy Fleming, Nash Stanley

V1.
A pint of ale in Amarillo
By morning we were on our way.
High noon daiquiris in Dallas
By Austin we were shooting straight
Tito’s and tonic down in Temple
Sangria out in San Antone
Left my hangover in Houston
For Beach Bloody Mary’s on the coast

Chorus
They say that you can’t drink all day
If you don’t start first thing in the morning
A couple weeks out on a wild booze chase
Day drinking ain’t never been boring
This adventure started on a dare
Nobody thought we really would
When they ask us how it’s going
We just say “so bar so good”

V2.
Stopped for a Shiner down in Shiner
Liquored up in Luckenbach
Two – stepped  our way through tequila shots
Drinkin’ long necks in ol Gruene Hall
Belting bourbon down in Beaumont
Double Vodka in Dripping Springs
Morning mimosas with some mommas
And Blue Chair Bay on Padre Beach

Chorus
They say that you can’t drink all day
If you don’t start first thing in the morning
A couple weeks out on a wild booze chase
Day drinking ain’t never been boring
This adventure started on a dare
Nobody thought we really would
When they ask us how it’s going
We just say “so bar so good

Bridge
The trip cost us an arm and a keg
Ain’t been in trouble yet so far.
Made a thousand friends criss-crossing
Trying to find the best Texas bar.

Chorus
They say that you can’t drink all day
If you don’t start first thing in the morning
A couple weeks out on a wild booze chase
Day drinking ain’t never been boring
This adventure started on a double dare
Nobody thought we really would
When they ask us how it’s going
We just say “so bar so good”

So Bar So Good MIX02

Looks Like Me
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
24 AUG 2022
Co-writers: Tim Schlesener, BMI 01126229678
                     Nash Stanley, SOCAN 9043191
Production: Rosewood Studios, Tyler Texas – Kerry West, Drew Hall

V1.
I’ve been storing up emotions
As I contemplate revenge.
The things that I’ve been thinking
Would make most people cringe.
You thought you’d start a fight with me
And things would still be good
Well I woke up this morning
Just wishing that you would

Chorus
Bring it son. Come on at me.
Better bring it bold
Even in the heat of battle
It’s a dish that’s best served cold.
You’re about to learn the rules
I think you’ll finally see.
Karma comes in all shapes and sizes 
And today it looks like me.

V2.
Looks like another burning bridge
Lit by your dumpster fire.
You’ve been trying to sell a pack of lies.
Find yourself another buyer.
I’ve taken all your best shots
And buried your past crimes.
This time you’ve stepped so far over 
Can’t even see the line.

Chorus
Bring it son. Come on at me.
Better bring it bold
Even in the heat of battle
It’s a dish that’s best served cold.
You’re about to learn the rules
I think you’ll finally see.
Karma comes in all shapes and sizes 
And today it looks like me.

Bridge.
Guess I should’ve warned you
Mess with the bull you get the horns
Despite my rosy outlook
I’m just a bush of thorns.

Chorus
Bring it son. Come on at me.
Better bring it bold
Even in the heat of battle
It’s a dish that’s best served cold.
You’re about to learn the rules
I think you’ll finally see.
Karma comes in all shapes and sizes 

Chorus
Bring it son. Come on at me.
Better bring it bold.
Even in the heat of battle
It’s a dish that’s best served cold.
You’re about to learn the rules
I think you’ll finally see
Karma comes in all shapes and sizes 
And today it looks like me.

Yeah it looks like me. 
Today it looks like me

Come getcha some

Looks Like Me TST

Running Out of Next Times
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
30 JAN 2023

V1.
Outward smiles 
And inward screams
Love used to flow so easy
Now we’re swimming up stream
Let’s flashback to the beginning
Cause it was easy at the start
Let’s go head to head
And get back to heart to heart

Chorus
It ain’t 50/50
It ain’t me versus you
Love’s the special kind of thing
Where only all in will do
Let’s work this out
Over open minds and red wine
Gotta get this right, cos
We’re running out of “next times”

V2.
With headstong hearts
And heartstrong heads
Miss those tender loving moments
Wrapped up with you in bed
Let’s take our turns
Putting one another first
And be in it to win it
‘Cos we’ve gotten through the worst

Chorus
It ain’t 50/50
It ain’t me versus you
This love’s the special kind of thing
Where only all in will do
Let’s work this out
Over open minds and red wine
Gotta get this right, cos
We’re running out of “next times”

Chorus
It ain’t 50/50
It ain’t me versus you
This love’s the special kind of thing
Where only all in will do
Let’s work this out
Over open minds and red wine
Gotta get this right, cos
We’re running out of “next times”

Running Out of Next Times 44-16  New

V1.
Too much whiskey. Too many beers
The ghosts of he said she saids past
Is what brought us here

Too many I can’t believe 
He said that to me’s
Or she’s a fool boy
Just let her be

Chorus
So we ordered another round
Just 30 minutes to close
We’d toast each one to the past
It was almost time to go

We were both in the same boat
Mad as hell and heart broke.
Drinking away our fears
Too much whiskey and too many beers

V2.
Too much whiskey. Too many beers
I sat there and listened
As her eyes filled up with tears

She started telling me things
She hadn’t shared in years

Chorus
So we ordered another round
Just 30 minutes to close
We’d toast each one to the past
It was almost time to go
We were both in the same boat
Mad as hell and heart broke.
Drinking away our fears
Too much whiskey and too many beers

Bridge
I didn’t know what to expect
But I know never to assume
When she grabbed my hand
And said “come back to my room”

Chorus
So we ordered one more
Just 30 minutes to close
We’d toast each one to the past
And let those memories go
We were both in the same boat
Mad as hell and heart broke.
Drinking away our fears
Too much whiskey and too many beers


Too much whiskey and too many beets


Too Much Whiskey, Too Many Beers (2025)

V1.
That muddy water never looked so good
Just floating in my innertube
My girl's in a kayak, buddies in a canoe
My speakers blasting. What about you?
Worked all week, Now I wanna have fun
Weekend’s here let’s catch the sun
Unwind and just let it all loose
And let the river do what it do

Chorus
On the riverbank
Out in the sticks
Cooler full of beer
Phone full of hits
Making friends. Floating for miles
The day is filled with laughs and smiles
I know I’’ll make a memory or two
Man, I love my riverfront view

V2.
It’s like a Macy’s day parade, floating by
But we’re on the water not up in the sky
Once we’re wet we’re here all day
Just washing all our cares away
You never know what you might see
And you never have to stop to pee
There’s a tube for my beer cooler too
My floating bar brings new friends to my crew

Chorus
On the riverbank
Out in the sticks
Cooler full of beer
Phone full of hits
Making friends. Floating for miles
The day is filled with laughs and smiles
I know I’’ll make a memory or two
Man, I love my riverfront view

Bridge
Float trips are known for bringing the fun
Carefree days just soaking up the sun

Chorus
On the riverbank
Out in the sticks
Cooler full of beer
Phone full of hits
Making friends. Floating for miles
The day is filled with laughs and smiles
I know I’’ll make a memory or two
Man, I love my riverfront view

Yeah, I love my Riverfront View

Riverfront View (2025 male)

The Edge
timothymichaelmusic
04 JUL 2024

V1.
Seven shots on a bar top
And an empty tequila bottle
Three white lines and a razorblade
Til I’m running full throttle
Just trying to gain an advantage
Over demons I can’t see
Am I taking off the edge
Or is the edge taking me

Chorus
Another hand full of pills
Another glass full of booze
I’m slipping over the edge
With everything to lose
The fine line is deathly sharp
Dangerously dangling over the ledge
One slip and gravity pulls you over the edge
Over the edge
Over the edge

V2
Seven seconds to the bottom
Peering over the canyon wall
It would be so quick and painless
If I just let go and fall
Staring into the darkness
Where the mountain meets the night
Wondering what happens
If I leapt and kissed the sky

Chorus
Another hand full of pills
Another glass full of booze
I’m slipping over the edge
With everything to lose
The fine line is deathly sharp
Dangerously dangling over the ledge
One slip and gravity pulls you over the edge
Over the edge
Over the edge

Bridge
Seven seconds under water
Trying to clear away the haze
If I stay here on the edge
I won’t make it seven days

Chorus
Another hand full of pills
Another glass full of booze
I’m slipping over the edge
With everything to lose
The fine line is deathly sharp
Dangerously dangling over the ledge
One slip and gravity pulls you over the edge
Over the edge
Over the edge

Over the edge

Over the edge



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The Edge (2025)

V1.
Booked our place on the southern coast
Set the GPS to arrive
Daydreaming while I’m driving
About the place I feel most alive
When she started asking questions
About all we were gonna do
Gave her a wink and said I think
All I need is the sun and you

Chorus
I’m just here for a tan
Find me on a chair in the sand
Mix ‘em strong. Be here all day long
So pop a top on a can.
Bring a hat. Take me a nap.
Waves crashing I’m a happy man.
If you’re looking for me I’m on the beach.
Yeah I’m just here for a tan.
Yeah, I’m just here for a tan.

V2.
She googled all the top 10 things
For tourists without a clue
I said just trust me baby
Beachin’ is all we really need to do.
We didn’t go deep sea fishing
We didn’t rent no jet skis
It was cool to see that she’s just like me.
She wanted sand and surf and sea.

Chorus
I’m just here for a tan
Find me on a chair in the sand
Mix ‘em strong. Be here all day long
So pop a top on a can.
Bring a hat. Take me a nap.
Waves crashing I’m a happy man.
If you’re looking for me I’m on the beach.
Yeah I’m just here for a tan

Bridge
Our skin got so much darker
And our hair all got way lighter
Lived our days like castaways
And beach days became all-nighters

Chorus
I’m just here for a tan
Find me on a chair in the sand
Mix ‘em strong. Be here all day long
So pop a top on a can.
Bring a hat. Take me a nap.
Waves crashing I’m a happy man.
If you’re looking for me I’m on the beach.
Yeah I’m just here for a tan

Yeah, I’m just here for a tan

Yeah I’m just here for a tan



Just Here For A Tan (2025)

V1.
It’s eighty degrees
There’s an ocean breeze
Lightly blowing across my tan
With every tilt of the wrist
I get a tropical twist
And I’ve got one in each hand
The waves are turning white as they’re breakin’
It’s time for decision makin’

Chorus
It’s a May-cation
‘Cos maybe we’re stayin’
It’s starting to feel like home
With every new libation
I get the sensation
That we’re better off stayin’ gone
Maybe just one more
And it will tilt the score
In favor of this fascination
‘Cos life at the beach
Ain’t far out of reach
May be stayin on this May-cation
This May-cation

V2.
Got our toes in the sand
Walkin’ hand in hand
Talkin’ and makin’ plans
Ain’t no mistakin’
It’s a chance worth takin’
Toasting cheers with Corona cans
The view is just breath taking
Think it’s time for rule breaking

Chorus
It’s a May-cation
‘Cos maybe we’re stayin’
It’s starting to feel like home
With every new libation
I get the sensation
That we’re better off stayin’ gone
Maybe just one more
And it will tilt the score
In favor of this fascination
‘Cos life at the beach
Ain’t far out of reach
May be stayin on this May-cation
This May-cation

Bridge
It’s life on easy mode
Got peace in my soul
The time moves slow
And you just know

Chorus
It’s a May-cation
‘Cos maybe we’re stayin’
It’s starting to feel like home
With every new libation
I get the sensation
That we’re better off stayin’ gone
Maybe just one more
And it will tilt the score
In favor of this fascination
‘Cos life at the beach
Ain’t far out of reach
May be stayin on this May-cation
This May-cation

May be stayin on this May-cation
This May-cation



May-Cation (2025)


V1.
We didn’t have the money, 
But we had to make the trip.
Needed a day for a get away
From reality’s grip. 
We could see the party going 
Way down there on the floor
Lights went dim, we could barely see him, 
But our hearts began to soar

Chorus
The laughter in our voices
The smiles on our faces
Dancing in the aisles
With our new friends in high places
Sweat dripping from our hair
But chill bumps on our skin
Music heals
And it made us right again

V2.
Our worries left our bodies 
And our problems left our minds.
By the end of the night the future looked bright
And the past was left behind.
Because love was in the music 
And hope was in the songs.
Living in that moment 
Just righted every wrong.

Chorus
The laughter in our voices
The smiles on our faces
Dancing in the aisles
With our new friends in high places
Sweat dripping from our hair
But chill bumps on our skin
Music heals
And it made us right again

Bridge
With each song we were lifted 
From our seats in the stadium top.
We were dancing on the ceiling 
And we never want to stop.

Chorus
The laughter in our voices
The smiles on our faces
Dancing in the aisles
With our new friends in high places
Sweat dripping from our hair
But chill bumps on our skin
Music heals
And it made us right again

Music heals and it made us right again.

[End Song]


Right Again (2025)

A Change
TimothyMichaelMusic
23 MAR 2025

V1.
I’ve had it with me
Some days I hate myself
If I could take my head off
And put it on a shelf
Take a good look inside
Then get back outside my mind
And gain some fresh perspective
On the way I look at life

Chorus
I’ve got nothing to hide
All the things I’ve tried
The parts of me I’ve been dying to share
The sleepless nights
The songs I write
Come from deep inside of me somewhere
But lately I’ve been feeling a little strange
It’s time to make a change

V2.
I used to think I couldn’t stop
‘Cos it’s such a part of me
But If I can turn it off
Maybe I can finally be free
It’s like picking at a wound
And not allowing it to heal
Or I can climb back inside my shell
‘Cos I’m no big deal

Chorus
I’ve got nothing to hide
All the things I’ve tried
The parts of me I’ve been dying to share
The sleepless nights
The songs I write
Come from deep inside of me somewhere
But lately I’ve been feeling a little strange
It’s time to make a change

Bridge
When I’m out of good ideas
When I run out of things to say
When I can’t fake it anymore
I’ll walk away

Chorus
I’ve got nothing to hide
All the things I’ve tried
The parts of me I’ve been dying to share
The sleepless nights
The songs I write
Come from deep inside of me somewhere
But lately I’ve been feeling a little strange
It’s time to make a change






A Change

Melted Tennis Shoe
TimothyMichaelMusic
02/12/2021

v1
It was a night back in my youth
A scary one to tell the truth
An event that could have altered all our lives.

There was a melted tennis shoe
About a dozen girls we knew
Skinny dipping, too much beer, and telling lies.

It could have all ended that day
But it went another way
My guardian angel held us in his palm

Although we laughed to cover up
The fact that we were shaken, but 
In that moment there was perfect calm

Chorus
The midnight sky was bright as day
So surreal it was that way.
Things were spinning in slow motion

One wrong move and life would pass.
We watched as our lives flashed
But I had this heavenly notion

Was it Jesus at the wheel?
In the moment life was so unreal
The feeling was bizarre.

There was no over correction
And I felt such a strange connection
As the angels steered my car.

V2.
That melted tennis shoe held in hand
But the  girls had stopped up on the dam
We couldn’t believe our eyes

Steering skids guard rail to guard rail
Didn’t look like it would end well
Nothing but rocks and water on both sides.

We finally skidded to a stop
We’d managed to stay on top
Like a bull rider on a violent ride

We thank our lucky stars
That we can still tell this story of ours
Our guardian angels spared our lives.

Chorus
The midnight sky was bright as day
So surreal it was that way.
Things were spinning in slow motion

One wrong move and life would pass.
As we watched as our lives flash
And I had the heavenly notion

Was it Jesus at the wheel?
In the moment life was so unreal
The feeling was bizarre.

There was no over correction
And I felt such a strange connection
As the angels held my car

Bridge
The story’s crazy, but it’s true
That melted tennis shoe

Chorus
The midnight sky was bright as day
So surreal it was that way.
Things were spinning in slow motion

One wrong move and life would pass.
As we watched as our lives flash
And I had the heavenly notion

Was it Jesus at the wheel?
In the moment life was so unreal
The feeling was bizarre.

There was no over correction
And I felt such a strange connection
As the angels held my car





Melted Tennis Shoe (2025)

Coasting
timothymichaelmusic
06 SEP 2024

V1.
Been hanging out with the stage hands
But I’m dreaming about those white sands
Where the water’s always turquoise blue
There’s always way less stress there
Once I get back to my blue chair
And the island vibes start coming through

Chorus
My busy charmed life is a blessing
But I’m really in the mood
For cool tropical breezes
And fresh seafood
So let’s raise those drinking glasses
And get down to toasting
To my favorite season of them all
… …. Coasting
Coasting

V2.
Let the captain know I’m on my way
We’ll set sail at sunset today
The timing couldn’t be more prime
Wrapping up another great year
Won’t be long until I’m always here
And I’ll finally be coasting all the time

Chorus
My busy charmed life is a blessing
But I’m really in the mood
For cool tropical breezes
And fresh seafood
So let’s raise those drinking glasses
And get down to toasting
To my favorite season of them all
… …. Coasting
Coasting

Bridge
Knock off the brakes and kick it out of gear
It’s time for my favorite time of year
… …. Coasting
Coasting

Chorus
My busy charmed life is a blessing
But I’m really in the mood
For cool tropical breezes
And fresh seafood
So let’s raise those drinking glasses
And get down to toasting
To my favorite season of them all
… …. Coasting
Coasting
Coasting



So let’s raise those drinking glasses
And get down to toasting
To my favorite season of them all
… …. Coasting

Coasting

Coasting

Coasting









Coasting (2025)

Roll Tide
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
02MAY2021

V1.
Rolling out of Texas
Headed South by south-east
Cruising down to Florabama
For good times at the beach.
Invitation for a spring vacation
We’re about to take the leap
You and me and the radio
We put some miles on this old jeep

Chorus
Roll Tide!
The gulf looks to be a thousand miles wide.
Good times!
Cold drink in my hand, and you right by my side
Catching some rays for the next few days
And making some new tan lines
Pegged our Funtracker with some bushwackers
Live music all day and night.
Sunshine napping on the beach
With a seagulls lullabye
Toes down in the sugary white sands
Watching that old “Roll Tide!”

V2.
Rolling ‘Bama shoreline
Puts my mind at ease
Time is always on our side
Down here in the Perdido Keys
Sun is shining on this silver lining
And we haven’t got a care
In this light you’re mesmerizing
‘Bama Breeze blowing through your hair

Chorus
Roll Tide!
The gulf looks to be a thousand miles wide.
Good times!
Cold drink in my hand, and you right by my side
Catching some rays for the next few days
And making some new tan lines
Pegged our funtracker with some bushwackers
Live music every day and night.
Sunshine napping on the beach
With the seagulls lullabye
Toes down in the sugary white sands
Watching that Old “Roll Tide!”

Bridge
What do you say 
We just call this place home
Ain’t really nowhere else
That I ever want to go

Chorus
Roll Tide!
The gulf looks to be a thousand miles wide.
Good times!
Cold drink in my hand, and you right by my side
Catching some rays for the next few days
And making some new tan lines
Pegged our Funtracker with some bushwackers
Live music all day and night.
Sunshine napping on the beach
With a seagulls lullabye
Toes down in the sugary white sands
Watching that old “Roll Tide!”







Roll Tide (2025)

[Intro]

[Verse]
Empty pockets full of questions
Are there answers waiting there
I 'll grab a silver quarter...
...And toss it in the air
Tempting fate with big decisions
Brings in the chance for loss
If it's possible I’m losing you 
I can’t afford the coin I toss.

[Chorus]
It could have landed facing up
Or even facing down
Hell, it could have landed on its side
Cuz I know what I want now.
As the heads and tails spin round and round
I see how much I care.
I’ve discovered what I want...
...While the coin is in the air.

[Verse] 
Making change and taking chances
is sometimes the scary part.
I don’t care which way the coin lands now
Because I know it in my heart
The coin remains a mystery
As I hide it in my hand
The decision has been made
So it's in my pocket once again

[Chorus]
It could have landed facing up
Or even facing down
Hell, it could have landed on its side
Cuz I know what I want now.
As the heads and tails spin round and round
I see how much I care.
I’ve discovered what I want...
...While the coin is in the air.

Bridge
It might be heads.
It might be tails.
But when I need an answer
My heart never fails.

[Chorus]
It could have landed facing up
Or even facing down
Hell, it could have landed on its side
Cuz I know what I want now.
As the heads and tails spin round and round
I see how much I care.
I’ve discovered what I want...
...While the coin is in the air

As the heads and tails spin round and round
I see how much I care.
I’ve discovered what I want...
...While the coin is in the air





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While The Coin Is In The Air (2025)

V1.
Tell me son, 
What have you done?
Her bags are packed and sitting by the door
Yeah, I bet
You’re gonna have regret
‘Cos this ain’t the reaction you were looking for

Life is full of choices
Be careful what you’re choosin’
Take a look at all this chaos you’re producin’

Chorus
Bury the excuses
All the shoulda, woulda, couldas
For the things you didn’t do.

If you don’t bury the excuses
The excuses are gonna bury you.

V2.
Apologies
Can set you free
Sometimes it’s best to beg her forgiveness
Say it to her face
She may give you grace
Maybe you can get back to the business

Of living and loving 
And trying to make things right
But son, You’ve got your work cut out for you tonight.

Chorus
Bury the excuses
All the shoulda, woulda, couldas
For the things you didn’t do.
If you don’t bury the excuses
The excuses are gonna bury you.

Bridge
Thanks for calling up this guy
I’m glad I could stop by
To look you in the eye and give you some advice
Son, you’ve got just enough time to go and try to make things right.

Chorus
Bury the excuses
All the shoulda, woulda, couldas
For the things you didn’t do.

If you don’t bury the excuses
The excuses are gonna bury you.
-	Yeah, they’re gonna bury you

[Outro]
Tell me son
What have you done
Her bags are packed and sitting by the door.




Bury The Excuses (2025)

Oughta-Biography (New)
timothymichaelmusic
07 JUN 2024

V1.
I oughta take some bigger shots
At greater things somehow
I oughta have some better stories
That I could share with you now.
I oughta have fewer regrets
But I had some fears to conquer
And I wish I’d found you sooner
So I could love you longer

Chorus
My “oughta biography”
Is filled with stories of
Words I should have said
And stuff I could have done
Hopes and dreams of the man
That I wish that I could be
All living in the pages of
My “oughta biography”

V2.
Wish I’d had some better games 
When those scouts were coming ‘round
If I’d gone a little harder
I’d be in the big leagues now
I let all those years go by
Without telling you how I felt
When I should have gone all in
I folded the cards that I was dealt.

Chorus
My “oughta biography”
Is filled with stories of
Words I should have said
And stuff I could have done
Hopes and dreams of the man
That I wish that I could be
All living in the pages of
My “oughta biography”

Bridge
The pages contain my failures and confessions
But looking back I see they’re just life lessons

Chorus
My “oughta biography”
Is filled with stories of
Words I should have said
And stuff I could have done
Hopes and dreams of the man
That I wish that I could be
All living in the pages of
My “oughta biography”

My oughta-biography





Oughta-Biography (2025)

V1.
Traded the love of a dozen good women
For a hundred one night stands
I watched a million shots of whiskey
Blow a thousand real good plans
I’ve always lived life the hard way
Slammed so many open doors….

Thank God that’s not me anymore

Chorus
Sometimes the silver linings
Look like lightning in life’s clouds
There’s a message in the thunder
If you ain’t too proud
Every curse don’t have to kill you
Sometimes you’ll see they’re blessings
It ain’t a life sentence…
…it’s just learning life lessons

V2.
It took me a whole lot longer
Than it probably did for some
But now I’m way too far down the road
To keep playing young and dumb
Been a selfish, self-centered son of a gun
But I ain’t rotten to the core

Thank God that’s not me anymore

Chorus
Sometmes the silver linings
Look like lightning in life’s clouds
There’s a message in the thunder
If you ain’t too proud
Every curse don’t have to kill you
Sometimes you’ll see they’re blessings
It ain’t a life sentence…
…it’s just learning life lessons

Bridge
Life ain’t a prison, unless you make it one
Leave the past in the past, 
‘cos what’s done is done.

Chorus
Sometmes the silver linings
Look like lightning in life’s clouds
There’s a message in the thunder
If you ain’t too proud
Every curse don’t have to kill you
Sometimes you’ll see they’re blessings
It ain’t a life sentence…
…it’s just learning life lessons

It ain’t a prison
It ain’t a prison
…it’s just learning life lessons









Life Lessons (2025)

Ten Pesos
TimothyMichaelMusic
04 OCT 2024

V1.
I winked at her and smiled...
She said "you're definitely a 10...
But I'm only talking pesos,
So please, let’s just be friends
So I broke out my guitar
and I softly strummed along
Baby if you don't look closely
I can win you with a song

Chorus
I got shot down in Ruidoso
Left behind up in Red River
Lonely Angel Fire nights
Her cold shoulder made me shiver
I had some better days in Taos
Made some strides in Santa Fe
I’ve still got the same ten pesos
And if you ask I’m on my way.

V2
Everywhere she went I followed
Across miles of white ski slopes
And I chased that pretty girl
All over New Mexico
She may have started as my opener
But we’ve moved on to duets
My comeback game is strong
I’ve got 10 pesos left to bet.

Chorus
I got shot down in Ruidoso
Left behind up in Red River
Lonely Angel Fire nights
Her cold shoulder made me shiver
I had some better days in Taos
Made some strides in Santa Fe
I’ve still got the same ten pesos
And if you ask I’m on my way

Bridge
I know I’ll never be living large
On my 10 peso cover charge


Chorus
I got shot down in Ruidoso
Left behind up in Red River
Lonely Angel Fire nights
Her cold shoulder made me shiver
I had some better days in Taos
Made some strides in Santa Fe
I’ve still got the same ten pesos
And if you ask I’m on my way

I’ve still got the same ten pesos
And if you ask I’m on my way


Ten Pesos (2025)

V1.
They’re all in yesterday’s clothes
With regret on prime display
Doing the walk of shame on campus
With their lives in disarray
Club stamp and a wristband
From Thirsty Thursday Ladies Night
Ain’t no doubt in anyone watching
About what went on last night

Chorus
But here comes Tommy Taylor
With an extra glide in his stride
He’s been lonely all semester
But today he beams with pride
He’s showing off and showing out
Like he’s got it made in the shade
He’s the proud dancing drum major
In the just got laid parade

V2.
He’s high fiving all the students
He ain’t afraid to kiss and tell
This adventure was his first time,
And he’s feeling pretty well.
He forgot to get her number
And he can’t recall her name
But hopes he can remember
The path back to her place

Chorus
Here comes Tommy Taylor
With an extra glide in his stride
He’s been lonely all semester
But today he beams with pride
He’s showing off and showing out
Like he’s got it made in the shade
He’s the proud dancing drum major
In the just got laid parade

Chorus
Here comes Tommy Taylor
With an extra glide in his stride
He’s been lonely all semester
But today he beams with pride
He’s showing off and showing out
Like he’s got it made in the shade
He’s the proud dancing drum major
In the just got laid parade

He’s the proud dancing drum major
In the just got laid parade




Just Got Laid Parade (2025) (1)

V1.
This day’s been moving slow
But it’s finally five
And the fact that it’s Friday’s
Bringing me back to life
It’s been calling my name
Since about 9 o’clock
And here’s what it’d say
If the beer could talk

Chorus
Tell me about your day,
How you doing friend?
It’s a long way to the bottom
But I’m here to the end.
If you can keep up with me
I’ll make you the cock of the walk
That’s what it’d say…
…If the beer could talk

V2.
Can we go fishing tomorrow?
You bring the worms.
I’ve got wisdom to share 
And you’ve got plenty to learn.
There’s a big game on Sunday
Man I hope them ‘Boys win
Let's bottle up this feeling
‘Til we can do this again

Chorus
Tell me about your day,
How you doing friend?
It’s a long way to the bottom
But I’m here to the end.
If you can keep up with me
I’ll make you the cock of the walk
That’s what it’d say…
…If the beer could talk

Bridge
If you happen to finish 
Before your story is done
Call the bar-keep over
And order another one

It’s you and me buddy
So stick to the plan
I’m bringing plenty of friends
In cold aluminum cans

Chorus
Tell me about your day,
How you doing friend?
It’s a long way to the bottom
But I’m here to the end.
If you can keep up with me
I’ll make you the cock of the walk
That’s what it’d say…
…If the beer could talk

That’s what it’d say…
…If the beer could talk

…If the beer could talk





If The Beer Could Talk (2025)

Fuel My Demons
timothymichaelmusic.com
28 AUG 2022

V1.
She was dressed to kill 
Looking for a thrill
And a soul that she could claim
I was there in line
Just minding mine
And waiting to be slain
She lured me through a door
I’d never been before
And the evil felt real thick
Before I knew it
I’d fallen through it
The trap door into the pit

Chorus
She poured me a drink
The last missing link
And she looked me in the eyes
She was talking fast
And filling my shot glass 
She’s the devil in disguise
I read between the lines
Of the neon signs
And I knew she was the reason
And the night went black
When I tipped her back
And let the liquor fuel my demons

V2.
The bottles of booze
Stole all the clues
On how to kick the habit.
When she shows her face
The empty bottle’s replaced
And I’m always quick to grab it
From vice to vice
I paid the price
Til I ran out of things to trade
Knew I shouldn’t, but whiskey’s good
And that’s how I got played

Chorus
She poured me a drink
That missing link
And she looked me in the eyes
She was talking fast
And filling my shot glass 
She’s the devil in disguise
I read between the lines
Of the neon signs
And I knew she was the reason
And the night went black
When I tipped her back
And let the liquor fuel my demons

Bridge
Looks like another night 
I’m a slave to the high
This escape room is bizarre
The cost of all it’s taken
And promises forsaken
From a life lived in a bar.

Chorus
She poured me a drink
That last missing link
And she looked me in the eyes
She was talking fast
And filling my shot glass 
She’s the devil in disguise
I read between the lines
Of the neon signs
And I knew she was the reason
And the night went black
When I tipped her back
And let the liquor fuel my demons

The night went black
When I tipped her back
And let the liquor fuel my demons

Outro repeats
Let the liquor fuel my demons

Let the liquor fuel my demons





Fuel My Demons (2025)

Circle The Wagons
timothymichaelmusic
Tim Schlesener/Nash Stanley
20 APR 2024

V1.
Never had much, but we had each other
Bunch of men that became like brothers
Blowing off steam. From living the dream
Make a getaway to our Hideaway
Circle of friends out at the lake
Pitch a tent or park your Airstream

Chorus
Circle the wagons
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons

V2.
It was everything, but no big deal
Came together to share our meals
In our compound. Escaping the lights of town
Sleeping bags and fishing poles
Unwind, Let the good times roll
Getting lost… and getting found

Chorus
Circle the wagons
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons
Circle the wagons

Bridge
When life gets out of control
There’s a few things that heal my soul

Chorus
Circle the wagons
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons

Outro
Campsite, bonfires, lawn chairs and solo cups
Good things happenin’
Late nights, music, laughter, yeah that was us
Campfire cookin’, cussin’ and discussin’
Coolers, grills and old dutch ovens
Nah, I ain’t braggin’
Circle the wagons

Circle the wagons

[End Song]






Circle The Wagons (2025)

The Day You Deserve
Timothy Michael Music
27 APR 2025

V1.
Don’t take it personal, Karen Sue
But the world don’t revolve around you
So keep it in mind, The sun is designed
To shine on the rest of us too.
If you can’t say something nice
Don’t say anything at all
Because one of these days real soon
Your back will be up against the wall

Chorus
Won’t be no lube on his staff
You’ll hear his evil laugh
As Karma rises from the depths of hell
The devil’s hostile takeover
‘Cos revenge will bend you over 
And shag your rear end pretty well
You struck a vein and damn sure hit a nerve
And I hope you have the day you deserve

V2.
Daddy can’t rescue you from yourself this time
It’s time to pay the piper for your crimes
And become a positive member of humanity
With a little humility the world can be a real nice place to be

Chorus
Won’t be no lube on his staff
You’ll hear his evil laugh
As Karma rises from the depths of hell
The devil’s hostile takeover
‘Cos revenge will bend you over 
And shag your rear end pretty well
You struck a vein and damn sure hit a nerve
And I hope you have the day you deserve


Bridge
The day that you deserve
Is right here waiting on you
You’ll get what you deserve 
Karen Sue

Chorus
Won’t be no lube on his staff
You’ll hear his evil laugh
As Karma rises from the depths of hell
The devil’s hostile takeover
‘Cos revenge will bend you over 
And shag your rear end pretty well
You struck a vein and damn sure hit a nerve
And I hope you have the day you deserve

The Day You Deserve (2025)

Groundhog Day
TimothyMichaelMusic
28 APR 2025

V1.
Every year’s another album
And my life has been my gift
All the stories are the lessons
From a life that’s been well lived
Every friend and every enemy
I’ve made along the way
Helped me reach the destination
And the goal achieved today

Chorus
I’ve been writing stories baby
I keep sharing life in song
It makes me feel like I’m a rock star
On a stage where I belong
But the truth is that I’m leaving
Got the message just today
So this last song is my sunset
Where the cowboy rides away

V2.
I’ve been living here on Groundhog Day
In a practice round of life
I’ve been stuck here in rehearsal
‘Til I finally get it right
No, I ain’t afraid of dying
Or what comes after death
Now I’m finally free of all the noise
That’s been running through my head

Chorus
I’ve been writing stories baby
I keep sharing life in song
It makes me feel like I’m a rock star
On a stage where I belong
But the truth is that I’m leaving
Got the message just today
So this last song is my sunset
Where the cowboy rides away

Bridge
I’ve played heroes. I’ve played villains
I’ve been a fly on every wall
There’s been positive and negative
And I’ve learned from it all

Chorus
I’ve been writing stories baby
I keep sharing life in song
It makes me feel like I’m a rock star
On a stage where I belong
But the truth is that I’m leaving
Got the message just today
So this last song is my sunset
Where the cowboy rides away




Groundhog Day

I Salute You, USA
timothymichaelmusic
26 MAY 2024

[Verse[
The red is for the valor
And courage to sacrifice
It represents the bloodshed
For those that paid the price
The white stripe stands for purity
And shows our independence
It also holds the ideals 
That this great country represents

[Chorus]
So wave it proudly
Over this land that we call home
And bravely show your freedom
And that we don’t stand alone
The stars and stripes 
Proudly on display
The red, white, and the blue
I salute you
U S A
U S A

[Verse]
Blue shows justice in our corner
Strong and watchful vigilance
A background for the stars
And the states they represent
Thirteen stripes for the colonies
That gave our land it’s start
Waving proudly over America
With our hands over our hearts

[Chorus]
So wave it proudly
Over this land that we call home
And bravely show your freedom
And that we don’t stand alone
The stars and stripes 
Proudly on display
The red, white, and the blue
I salute you
U S A
U S A

[Instrumental]

{Bridge]
Waving over the land of the free. Over the home of the brave
I salute you. The American Flag.

[Chorus]
So wave it proudly
Over this land that we call home
And bravely show your freedom
And that we don’t stand alone
The stars and stripes 
Proudly on display
The red, white, and the blue
I salute you
U S A

U S A



I Salute You, USA

Pencil Me In
timothymichaelmusic
18 APR 2022

V1.
I miss you even though I see you every day
Overscheduled. Stuff just gets in the way
The calendar stays filled as the week unfolds
It’s only hump day, but this is getting old.
Now the weekend is finally starting to come in sight.
Can you pencil me in for date night?

Chorus
I’ve got cool ideas for a hot date night.
Let’s get lost together right in plain sight.
We’ll grab burgers and beers at an old dive bar
Spend the night in a field looking up at the stars.
Lie on the dock with our feet in Mason’s creek
Sing with the radio til we’re to hoarse to speak.
Catch the sunrise when it comes back up again
Girl, can you pencil me in?
Yeah, pencil me in

V2.
We can nap away this Sunday afternoon.
Just hold me tight ‘cos the work week is coming soon.
Block some time for me on Sunday night as well.
Because next week’s gonna be a mess, I can already tell.
Let’s make plans again and try to keep it light.
Can you pencil me in for date night?

Chorus
I’ve got cool ideas for a hot date night
Let’s get lost together right in plain sight.
We’ll grab burgers and beers at an old dive bar
Then spend the night in a field looking up at the stars
Lie on the dock with our feet in Mason’s creek
And sing with the radio til we’re to hoarse to speak
And catch the sun when it comes up again
Girl, can you pencil me in?
Yeah, pencil me in



Bridge
Next week we can watch 80s movies
And remember being young.
We can scoot a boot in the living room
Dancing with you is always fun.

Chorus
I’ve got cool ideas for a hot date night.
Let’s get lost together right in plain sight.
We’ll grab burgers and beers at an old dive bar
Then spend the night in a field looking up at the stars.
Lie on the dock with our feet in Mason’s creek
And sing with the radio til we’re to hoarse to speak.
Catch the sunrise when it comes up again
Girl, can you pencil me in?
Yeah pencil me in.

Yeah pencil me in




Pencil Me In (2025)

All I Wanna Do
timothymichaelmusic
22 JUN 2024

V1.
Got a schedule full of I don’t wannas
That’s about to turn into I ain’t gonnas
Looks like the rain will stay away
Let’s hook up some vacation days

Time to put up some boundaries
And make more time for you and me.
My appointment book is filled with only you
Girl, you’re everything I wanna do

Chorus
‘cos all I wanna do
Is spend some time with you
A little time to reconnect
And watch and see what happens next
No schedule, no expectations, no plans
Just rinse and repeat it over again
For a week or two
Baby all I wanna do
Is You

V2. 
So many places we ain’t seen in a while
Cruising the Gulf always makes you smile
Or we can launch the boat with a bottle of wine
Fishin' the lake and enjoy the sunshine

We can pop by the pool and see some friends
That’s usually where the party begins
And then it’s off to our favorite music venue
Have a few drinks and listen to some tunes

Chorus
‘cos all I wanna do
Is spend some time with you
A little time to reconnect
And watch and see what happens next
No schedule, no expectations, no plans
Just rinse and repeat it over again
For a week or two
Baby all I wanna do
Is You

Bridge
Yeah, there’s really nothing better
Than just spending time together

Chorus
‘cos all I wanna do
Is spend some time with you
A little time to reconnect
And watch and see what happens next
No schedule, no expectations, no plans
Just rinse and repeat it over again
For a week or two
Baby all I wanna do
Is You

Just rinse and repeat it over again
For a week or two
Baby all I wanna do
Is You

Baby all I wanna do
Is You

Baby all I wanna do
Is You




All I Wanna Do (3)

Serendipity 
TimothyMichaelmusic
05 FEB 2025
Tim Schlesener, BMI 01126229678

V1.
What a stunning twist of fate
That we got a second first date
It ain’t a fluke or coincidence
But what a lucky happenchance
To paint this life with love’s red strokes
And breathe love into our ghosts
It’s a story I can barely believe
Did I find you or did you find me?

Chorus
So let me ask you this.
Have you ever felt more in a kiss?
Does yours skip a beat when you see my face?	
‘Cos babe you’re makin’ my heart race
Those butterflies from way back then
Are back flapping their wings again
And the magic happened flawlessly
Sweet Serendipity 

V2.
I’ve been dreaming ‘bout this day
We’ve let so much time slip away
A stroke of luck for a new outcome
The way our life was supposed to run.
I guess only time will tell
But this chapter’s starting well
A happy ending for these two hearts
In this star-crossed fairytale of ours

Chorus
So let me ask you this.
Have you ever felt more in a kiss?
Does yours skip a beat when you see my face?	
Cuz babe you’re makin’ my heart race
Those butterflies from way back then
Are back flapping their wings again
And the magic happened flawlessly
Sweet Serendipity

Bridge:
You’re everything I’ve ever wanted
I think you’re feeling it too.
You’ve been living in my mind
Sometimes dreams come true

Chorus
So let me ask you this.
Have you ever felt more in a kiss?
Does yours skip a beat when you see my face?	
‘Cos babe you’re makin’ my heart race
Those butterflies from way back then
Are back flapping their wings again
And the magic happened flawlessly
Sweet Serendipity

Sweet Serendipity

Sweet Serendipity


Serendipity (2025-duet)

TKO
timothymichaelmusic
05 MAY 2024

V1.
He wore a washed out black T-shirt
With a trucker hat to match
Just 3 Letters stitched in red
His biker cut had the same patch
I asked him what he was drinking
It’s a story I had to know
Started feeding him tequila shots
And he screamed TKO

Chorus
Tammy’s Kicked Out of my heart
Tammy’s Kicked Out of my head
Tammy’s Kicked Out of my house 
Tammy’s Kicked out of my bed.
She so damn slutty. She left me bloody.
She’s a no-good nasty hoe.
I got a restraining order
and I won by TKO

V2. 
There was more to the story
So we had a brew or two
He flipped his forearm over
To show his TKO tattoo
I drove him home at closing time
After I picked him up off the floor
When we pulled up to his house
It said TKO on the door

Chorus
Tammy’s Kicked Out of his heart
Tammy’s Kicked Out of his head
Tammy’s Kicked Out of his house 
Tammy’s Kicked out of his bed.
She so damn slutty. She left him bloody.
She’s a no good nasty hoe.
He got a restraining order
and he won by TKO

Bridge
I had a good laugh when I got home
She was trying to find her jammies
I looked her in the eyes, asked her why?
And said “Damn you’re crazy Tammy!”

Chorus
Is she trying to steal my heart
Or is she messing with my head
There’s a stranger in my house
Who’s the dude under my bed
When I pulled my gun, they knew to run
Yeah, they sprinted out the door
Time to get a restraining order for
Another Tammy TKO

Chorus
Tammy’s Kicked Out of my heart
Tammy’s Kicked Out of my head
Tammy’s Kicked Out of my house 
Tammy’s Kicked out of my bed.
She so damn slutty. She left me bloody.
She’s a no-good nasty hoe.
I got a restraining order
and I won by TKO

I won by TKO

I won by TKO







TKO (2025- revised)

Dusty Box of Time
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
30 SEP 2020

V1.
Out in the corner of my garage
Is a dusty box of time
And memories of those sweet days
Are stored up there in side
It’s a box of blood and sweat and tears,
And the sparks that lit the flame.
It’s hours and hours of practice
Kept from every single game.

Chorus
There’s a thousand hours of batting practice
And a million down and outs.
There’s volleys, bumps, and sets and spikes
And the golf clubs we wore out.
There’s free throws til you can’t miss.
Man I coached a lot of games.
The dusty box of time…
Wants one more chance to play again.

V2.
The kids have all moved on in life
And the box has gathered dust
Waiting for them to come back home
And knock off years of rust.
And just like me the box is old
…But ages like fine wine
And that dusty box in the corner
Still makes memories just fine.

Chorus
There’s a thousand hours of batting practice
And a million down and outs.
There’s volleys, bumps, and sets and spikes
And the golf clubs we wore out.
There’s free throws til you can’t miss.
Man I coached a lot of games.
The dusty box of time …
Wants one more chance to play again


Bridge
Someday the box will get passed on to all the grandkids
And I hope they have as much fun as we did

Chorus
There’s a thousand hours of batting practice
And a million down and outs.
There’s volleys, bumps, and sets and spikes
And the golf clubs we wore out.
There’s free throws til you can’t miss.
Man I coached a lot of games.
The dusty box of time …
Wants one more chance to play again.

The dusty box of time
Wants one more chance to play again





Dusty Box Of Time (2025)

Make it Back Home
timothymichaelmusic.com
09 MAY 2023

V1
Slammed the screen door
Spun the tires in the drive
Such a small and stupid thing
Turned into a big fight
Just needed a minute
Won’t take me that long
To figure out she was right
And understand that I was wrong

Chorus
Who says I’ll make it back home
What if the last words that I said
Are what she’ll see on my grave stone
I take it all for granted
But I need to pick up the phone
Who says I’ll make it back home

V2.
Ran down to the mall
To grab a remote for the TV
But when I stepped out of the truck
Bullets were flying ‘round me
Active shooter spewing evil
Random shots in the broad day light
Someone’s world changed today
Someone’s voice won’t be heard tonight

Chorus
Who says I’ll make it back home
What if the last words that I said
Are what she’ll see on my grave stone
I take it all for granted
But I need to pick up the phone
Who says I’ll make it back home

Bridge
With shaky hands I dialed
Told her I loved her and I cried
What if I didn’t make it home
….. What if I’d died?

Chorus
Baby I’m coming back home
So much I need to say
There ain’t no dates chiseled on my grave stone
I took it all for granted
I’m glad I picked up the phone
Thank God I made it back home

I take it all for granted
I’m glad I picked up the phone
Thank God I made it back home

Thank God I made it back home







Make It Back Home (2025)

What I Missed
timothymichaelmusic
28 MAY 2025

V1.
I must have missed the signals
That you were thinking of leaving me
So many things when I look back
That I wish I would have seen
I was caught up in myself, my job
My hobbies and my friends
And now I’m just here wondering
What else did I miss?

Chorus
Did I miss seeing you all dressed in white
Walking the aisle on our wedding day?
Did I miss the kids we were supposed to share
And celebrating each birthday?
Did I miss late nights holding you tight
And waking up to your sweet kiss?
Now the rest of my life you’ll be on my mind
Wondering what I missed.

V2.
I’m raising up the white flag
I come in peace. Talk to me.
When I look into the future
You’ll be my highest priority.
The only thing I want to be caught up in
Are your hugs and your kisses
I never want to ever have to wonder
What else did I miss.

Chorus
I can’t wait to see you dressed in white
Walking the aisle on our wedding day.
I can’t wait to meet our children
And to watch them laugh and play.
I won’t be self-absorbed like I was before
Please give me another shot at this
Because I never want to wake up lonely
And wondering what I missed.

Bridge
So please give me another chance to make it right
‘Cos Girl I’m missing you tonight

Chorus
Did I miss seeing you all dressed in white
Walking the aisle on our wedding day?
Did I miss the kids we were supposed to share
And celebrating each birthday?
Did I miss late nights holding you tight
And waking up to your sweet kiss?
Now the rest of my life you’ll be on my mind
Wondering what I missed

What I Missed (2025)

V1.
He took a new job in the city
And gave up small town life
For better opportunities
For his children and his wife
The neighborhood seemed safe enough
Right up until it wasn’t
And when I ask him how it all went down
He don’t want to discuss it

Chorus
Only you control the narrative
On who will cry the tears
Carried by six of your best friends
Or judged by twelve of your peers
Live or die. The choice is yours
Who’s life you gonna save
You’ve either got to end his time
Or he’ll put you in the grave.

V2.
When he heard the glass break
He reached into that drawer
He knew just how to use it
But he never had before.
With eyes locked and hammer cocked
He thought about his family
But all he’ll really ever say
Is “It was him or it was me.”

Chorus
Only you control the narrative
On who will cry the tears
Carried by six of your best friends
Or judged by twelve of your peers
Live or die. The choice is yours
Who’s life you gonna save
You’ve either got to end his time
Or he’ll put you in the grave.


Bridge
In the dead of the night
Under bright moonlight 
A decision had to be made
Shots rang out in the silence
But it ain’t random violence
When a family needs to be saved

Chorus
Only you control the narrative
On who will cry the tears
Carried by six of your best friends
Or judged by twelve of your peers
Live or die. The choice is yours
Who’s life you gonna save
You’ve either got to end his time
Or he’ll put you in the grave

You’ve either got to end his time
Or he’ll put you in the grave

Or he’ll put you in the grave

In The Grave (2025)

Rewind
timothymichaelmusic
30 SEP 2022

V1.
There was a myth going ‘round
Back when I was a kid
If you spin records backwards
There were messages hid
Spun them counter-clockwise
To retrieve the lost clues
But if you do it for country music 
It takes away all your blues

Chorus
Turned George Strait in reverse
The Cowboy’s coming right back
Hit rewind on some Patsy Cline
Now she ain’t crazy like that
McCreery got five more minutes
Swindell’s dad is still here
Riley Green and his grandpa 
Are at Luke’s 32 drinkin’ a beer

Post Chorus
It fixes whatever’s on your mind
If you just rewind

V2.
All lost loves have returned
And no trucks got wrecked
You’re old dog never died
He’s been revived by the vet
You’ve never lost a long shot bet
Your teams win every game
And momma never got run over
…By some danged ol train

Chorus
Turned George Strait in reverse
The Cowboy’s coming right back
Hit rewind on some Patsy Cline
Now she ain’t crazy like that
McCreery got five more minutes
Swindell’s dad is still here
Riley Green and his grandpa 
Are at Luke’s 32 drinkin’ a beer

Post Chorus
It fixes whatever’s on your mind
If you just rewind

Bridge
The Sunburned Silverado
Turned Wallen back to the south
Because gettin’ sand in your boots
Might be what life’s all about

Chorus
Turned George Strait in reverse
The Cowboy’s coming right back
Hit rewind on some Patsy Cline
Now she ain’t crazy like that
McCreery got five more minutes
Swindell’s dad is still here
Riley Green and his grandpa
Are at Luke’s 32 drinkin’ a beer

Post Chorus
It fixes whatever’s on your mind
If you just rewind














Rewind (2025) (2)

To Let You Go
Timothymichaelmusic
02 JUN 2025

V1
You called me up one day in June
You’d been sick for most of the Spring
I knew that there was something wrong
But I never expected this thing
Teardrops on a keyboard
Google knocked me to the floor
Cancer is such a scary word
And when they caught it, it was stage four.

Chorus
It was torture to watch you suffer.
I would have taken all your pain.
The pictures of your struggle
Forever tattooed on my brain.
Sometimes it’s quick and painless
Sometimes it’s awful and slow
Sometimes it has to be this way
So it’s a blessing to let you go.

V2
Last time we spoke was in slow motion
God did that so I’d realize
I’d never see your face again
One last look into your eyes.
The emotion in that moment 
Is something I had never felt
Because when I lost you momma
I lost a big part of myself

Chorus
It was torture to watch you suffer.
I would have taken all your pain.
The pictures of your struggle
Forever tattooed on my brain.
Sometimes it’s quick and painless
Sometimes it’s awful and slow
Sometimes it has to be this way
So it’s a blessing to let you go.

Bridge
I still see you in my dreams 
You really left your mark
The lessons that you taught me
Are held within my heart

Chorus
It was torture to watch you suffer.
I would have taken all your pain.
The pictures of your struggle
Forever tattooed on my brain.
Sometimes it’s quick and painless
Sometimes it’s awful and slow
Sometimes it has to be this way
So it’s a blessing to let you go.

To Let You Go



To Let You Go (2025)

Solving Love’s Rhyme 
TimothyMichaelMusic
26 NOV 2024

V1.
Porch lights shining dimly
What’s left of a good time
Bourbon bottle on the table
With a half carafe of wine
Music playing softly
Still singing old love songs
They knew right where this night 
Was headed all along

Chorus
She needs him
And he needs her
But they need more time together
If it’s gonna work
Removing life’s distractions
Making up for lost time
There’s chemistry in action
When you’re solving love’s rhyme

V2.
Two bodies tangled lovingly
Intertwined in sweet embrace
Making love is medication
When you remove the space
Half wrapped up in moonlight
Half In sheets of satisfaction
Filling each and every need
Love’s not just talk it’s action

Chorus
Yeah, she needs him
And he needs her
But they need more time together
If it’s gonna work
Removing life’s distractions
Making up for lost time
There’s chemistry in action
When you’re solving love’s rhyme


Bridge
Night’s like this
Fill each and every need

If you know what I mean

Chorus
Yeah, she needs him
And he needs her
But they need more time together
If it’s gonna work
Removing life’s distractions
Making up for lost time
There’s chemistry in action
When you’re solving love’s rhyme

Solving Love’s Rhyme





Solving Love's Rhyme (2025) (1)

I’d Be Lying
timothymichaelmusic
30 AUG 2024

V1.
I’d be lying if I said
That I was trying not to look
And the way those hips are swaying
You can read me like a book
The swivel on this bar stool
Keeps me from looking like a fool
‘Cos falling over on the floor
Would be pretty damn uncool

Chorus
I’m a sucker for my girl in a ball cap
I’m a sucker for my gal in boots and jeans
I’m a sucker for my chick in shorts and flip flops
When it comes to you I’m a sucker for anything
I know you caught me staring
If you’re selling, girl I’m buying
If I said I wasn’t looking …
… I’d be lying.

V2.
It doesn’t seem to matter
What you wear or what you do
No matter what you’re putting down
I’m picking up on you

Chorus
I’m a sucker for my girl in a ball cap
I’m a sucker for my gal in boots and jeans
I’m a sucker for my chick in shorts and flip flops
When it comes to you I’m a sucker for anything
I know you caught me staring
If you’re selling, girl I’m buying
If I said I wasn’t looking …
… I’d be lying.

Bridge
And I’m sure that you’ve caught the gazes
Of more eyes than just mine.
But when it’s time to call it a night
You head home with me every time

Chorus
I’m a sucker for my girl in a ball cap
I’m a sucker for my gal in boots and jeans
I’m a sucker for my chick in shorts and flip flops
When it comes to you I’m a sucker for anything
I know you caught me staring
If you’re selling, girl I’m buying
If I said I wasn’t looking …
… I’d be lying.

Outro
I know you caught me staring
If you’re selling, girl I’m buying
If I said I wasn’t looking …
… I’d be lying.

If I said I wasn’t looking …
… I’d be lying.




I'd Be Lying (2025)

Memory Worth Watching (Final)
 timothymichaelmusic
07 AUG 2024

V1
Life was front porch listenin’, and grandma’s kitchen
Morning dew when it glistens, rain drops dripping
On an old tin roof

Then a wish on a star, fireflies in a jar
First dates. Roller skates, classmates
And the story of me and you

Chorus
We didn’t want the night to end
The music was our best friend 
Playing love songs through the radio
Watching flames dance in the fire
We both took a flier
And tipped that first domino
As they tumbled one by one
Love grew hotter than the sun
And both our hearts were throbbing
Right then we realized
Life was flashing before our eyes
With a memory worth watching.


V2
Life’s full of loving and losing and heart scars earned
Bridges burned, pages turned, lessons learned
Even when they’re sad, but true

But It’s also the right place, when it’s all in time
Take a chance, grab your hand for a dance
And that moment I first held you

Chorus
We didn’t want the night to end
The music was our best friend 
Playing love songs through the radio
Watching flames dance in the fire
We both took a flier
And tipped that first domino
As they tumbled one by one
Love grew hotter than the sun
And both our hearts were throbbing
Right then we realized
Life was flashing before our eyes
With a memory worth watching
Bridge:
It's all gonna end someday
'Cos there ain't no other option
When It's flashing before your eyes
Make it worth watchin'

Chorus
We didn’t want the night to end
The music was our best friend 
Playing love songs through the radio
Watching flames dance in the fire
We both took a flier
And tipped that first domino
As they tumbled one by one
Love grew hotter than the sun
And both our hearts were throbbing
Right then we realized
Life was flashing before our eyes
With a memory worth watching.

When it’s flashing before your eyes
Make it worth watchin’

Make it worth watchin’

Memory Worth Watching (2025)

Unraveling
Tim Schlesener/Kerry Ballard
27 AUG 2023

V1.
I’d been swiping left for weeks now
On every single dating site
False images of happiness
Pretty bows tied on their lives
Every date’s a duplication
If your life’s an imitation.
How can we build a real connection
With artificial conversation?

Chorus
Unraveling the secrets
Just to get down to the real
You were rough around the edges
But you’re the one that made me feel.
Being vulnerable and honest
Can be such a sexy thing.
The common bond we shared
Was our unraveling.

V2.
Fabricated presentation
Leads to false interpretation
I don’t care a bit about
Those made-up reputations
Be real with me, come feel with me,
Come and do the deal with me
Fake it til you make it
just ain’t meeting my expectations

Chorus
Unraveling the secrets
Just to get down to the real
You were rough around the edges
But you’re the one that made me feel.
Being vulnerable and honest
Can be such a sexy thing.
The common bond we shared
Was our unraveling

V3.
Now we’re past the hesitation
No more walls or reservations
Together, we’re imperfect, raw, and true
Unraveled now, just me and you.

Chorus 
Unraveling the secrets
Just to get down to the real
You were rough around the edges
But you’re the one that made me feel
Being vulnerable and honest
Can be such a sexy thing
The common bond we shared
Was our unraveling

Our unraveling



Unraveling (2025, Modern) (Remix)

35 Million Heartbeats
Tim Schlesener
15 JAN 2024

V1.
Sipping coffee while you're sleeping
Scrolling pictures from the past
Smiling 'bout the memories
This whole year has been a blast
That toast from our first date night
Looking back at all we’ve done
On our adventures and shenanigans
In just one trip around the sun

Chorus
35 million heartbeats
What a wild and crazy ride
What started off as friendship
Changed everything about our lives
35 million heart beats
The rhythm and the flow
I can’t remember life before you
35 million heart beats ago

V2.
From the valleys to the mountain tops
And from beaches on both coasts
It’s hard to pick my favorite spot
Or the thing I love the most
I guess it’s when I look in your eyes
Because the only thing I see
Is years of love and happiness
Heartbeats running to infinity

Chorus
35 million heartbeats
What a wild and crazy ride
What started off as friendship
Changed everything about our lives
35 million heart beats
The rhythm and the flow
I can’t remember life before you
35 million heart beats ago

Bridge
35 million heartbeats 
Is just one trip around the sun
Making the most of every moment
And having a ton of fun

Chorus
35 million heartbeats
What a wild and crazy ride
What started off as friendship
Changed everything about our lives
35 million heart beats
The rhythm and the flow
I can’t remember life before you
35 million heart beats ago

Outro repeats
35 million heart beats
The rhythm and the flow
I can’t remember life before you
35 million heart beats ago

35 million heart beats ago

35 million heart beats ago


35 Million Heartbeats (2025, modern)

One Hell Of A Memory
Tim Schlesener
05 JAN 2024

V1.
When I saw you Sunday morning
Alone there in that pew
Stained glass reflecting on you
That’s the moment that I knew

Then you sang with such conviction
Your voice came from your heart
You said yes to dinner
That’s the day we made our start

Chorus
Another stunning summer sunset
Lips I ain’t quite kissed yet
Holding hands for the first time
A second bottle of wine

Listenin’ to you tell your story
Then you shared your smile with me
Yeah this is gonna make 
One hell of a memory

V2.
I was sleeping so soundly
With you right there next to me
Wedding bells and babies
Were playing in my dreams

I saw us all the way to old and gray
Life laid out for you and me
Then I woke and looked into your eyes
Girl, do you see what I see?

Chorus
Another stunning summer sunset
Lips I kiss every chance I get
Holding hands all the time
Another bottle of wine

Listenin’ to you tell your stories
How you share your smile with me
Yeah this is gonna make 
One hell of a memory


Bridge
I don’t know how much better it can get
And haven’t even lived our greatest memories yet

Chorus
Another stunning summer sunset
Lips I ain’t quite kissed yet
Holding hands for the first time
A second bottle of wine

Listenin’ to you tell your story
Then you shared your smile with me
Yeah this is gonna make 
One hell of a memory.

Yeah this is gonna make 
One hell of a memory.

One Hell Of A Memory (2025) (Remix)

Beth Dutton Button
timothymichaelmusic
Tim Schlesener/Shane Hilton
16 NOV 2022

V1.
She’s her daddy’s girl
She’ll rock your world
Ain’t afraid to speak her mind
She’s a bit intense 
She don’t ride the fence
You’d best not cross the line
Better say a prayer
“cus she don’t fight fair
She’s a ruthless one-woman gang
What comes around
Goes back around
She’s a karma boomerang

Chorus
She ain’t sugar and spice
More like whiskey on ice
With a pack of cigarettes
Lord, she’s been through it
Got the scars to prove it
But she lives with no regrets
She drinks vodka like water
When you think you’ve got her
She explodes all of a sudden
When her trap door closes
She’s more guns than roses
Don’t push her Beth Dutton button

V2
The last one standing
Your ass she’ll be branding
Cuz she always gets her way 
Wrath of a woman scorned
Wish you’d never been born
She’s the jury on judgement day
She’ll teach you a few things
If you step in her ring
She’s the toughest pound for pound
When she’s on a roll
She’ll make you dig the hole
And leave you six feet in the ground

Chorus
She ain’t sugar and spice
More like whiskey on ice
With a pack of cigarettes
Lord, she’s been through it
Got the scars to prove it
But she lives with no regrets
She drinks vodka like water
When you think you’ve got her
She explodes all of a sudden
When her trap door closes
She’s more guns than roses
Don’t push her Beth Dutton button.

Bridge
When she hits her peak
She’s all mean streak
Sprinkled with dysfunction
She’s old school
Mixed with ranch rules
And an appetite for destruction

Chorus
She ain’t sugar and spice
More like whiskey on ice
With a pack of cigarettes
Lord, she’s been through it
Got the scars to prove it
But she lives with no regrets
She drinks vodka like water
When you think you’ve got her
She explodes all of a sudden
When her trap door closes
She’s more guns than roses
Don’t push her Beth Dutton button.

When her trap door closes
She’s more guns than roses
Don’t push her Beth Dutton button.




Beth Dutton Button (2025) (Remix)

One WTF At A Time
TmothyMichaelMusic
01 DEC 2024

V1.
On Wednesday you said you’re leaving
Thursday you’re already living with him
Friday night around 2 a.m.
You said you want me back again
I don’t roll back that easy
This heart needs time to mend
And the bridge that you left burning
Is still in flames my friend

Chorus
Babe, don’t go away mad, 
I need a few more days
The W, T, F, you started with
Don’t get fixed by Saturday
This week just leaves me feeling
You’re too far past the line
And I can only handle 
One W, T, F at a time

V2.
On Wednesday I was still in shock
By Thursday I was drinking
And Friday when you drunk dialed me
I’ll admit it got me thinking
About forgiving and forgetting
And building on our past
But there’s so much to cover up
That we could never last

Chorus
Babe, don’t go away mad, 
But I need a few more days
The W, T, F, you started with
Don’t get fixed by Saturday
This week just leaves me feeling
You’re too far past the line
And I can only handle 
One W, T, F at a time

Bridge
On Sunday I went to church and prayed
That you’d let me move on to better days

Chorus
Babe, just know I ain’t mad 
But I’m gonna go away
The W, T, F, you started with
Can’t get fixed in all my days
This week just leaves me feeling
We’re too far past the line
And I can only handle 
One W, T, F at a time

Yeah, I can only handle 
One W, T, F at a time






One WTF At A Time (2025) (Remix)

There’s No You
Timothymichaelmusic
04 NOV 2024

v1.
Glaringly suspicious of the thing that no one wishes
Your intentions weren’t malicious
But it’s a truth you can’t outrun
You committed a crime of passion
Consequences for your actions.
And the only satisfaction is we’re done

I know what to do. Gonna drop that other shoe
And for the rest of my life there’s no you

V2
Every blessing is a curse and every curse is a blessing
So you’d better start confessing
It all to me.
After it’s been lost
You can’t ever regain the trust
And in learning this truth I will set you free

I’ll be checking out what’s behind door number 2
And for the rest of my life there’s no you

V3.
Just as my heart is beating 
We both know that you’ve been cheating
Like addiction you can’t stop it once you start.
All your careless dirty dances 
You’re all out of second chances
Go on and pirouette your way out of my heart

To tango it takes two, and you two can’t unscrew
And for the rest of my life there’s no you.

V4.
Life’s simpler now it seems
Free to follow all my dreams
Thinking clearly without you on my mind.
At the fork in the gravel
I took the road less traveled
And now I know that it all will be fine.

Happy hour starts at 2. Celebrating with a brew.
‘Cuz for the rest of my life there’s no you.


Happy hour starts at 2. Celebrating with a brew.
‘Cuz for the rest of my life there’s no you.


There’s no you

There’s no you

There’s no you


There's No You (2025) (Remix)

Texas Ten
Jacob Hall/Tim Schlesener
29 May 2024

Verse
Winter’s calling and girl I’m falling
Like the snowflakes in the wind
These shades of gray. I wish you’d stay
But you’re headed home to him.
I’m lost again since my drunken sins
Changed our future in one day
Right on cue, this shots for you
As I watch you walk away

Chorus
Texas Ten, your smoke show never ends
I’d follow those legs for days
‘Cos I know they always lead me
Right back to my favorite place
You look over your shoulder
Your blue eyes smolder
And I get lost in them
I want a do over.  Can I come over?
My perfect Texas Ten

Verse
I’m alone, it’s late, so it’s whiskey straight
I might as well get wasted
You’re so damn fine, your lips on mine
Are still the best I’ve tasted
Barely getting by, keeping myself high
So the darkness don’t slip in
I crossed the line, but give me one more time
I won’t make that mistake again

Chorus
Texas Ten, your smoke show never ends
I’d follow those legs for days
‘Cos I know they always lead me
Right back to my favorite place
You look over your shoulder
Your blue eyes smolder
And I get lost in them
I want a do over. Can I come over?
My perfect Texas Ten

Bridge
It’s been a while since I’ve seen you out
Makes me wonder if you’re alone
The look in your eyes makes me realize
How much I want to text your phone.

Chorus
Texas Ten, your smoke show never ends
I’d follow those legs for days
‘Cos I know they always lead me
Right back to my favorite place
You look over your shoulder
Your blue eyes smolder 
And I get lost in them
I want a do over. Can I come over?
My perfect Texas Ten

I want a do over. Can I come over?
My perfect Texas Ten


Texas Ten (2025) (Remix)

Truly, Truly
timothymichaelmusic
17 JUN 2024

V1.
Truly, truly…
… I am the Good Shepherd
Keeping watch over my flock
I am the voice that they remember

I’m the one and only
So hear my lessons
And come and find your purpose
In my presence

Chorus
I am the True Vine
I am the Bread of Life
The deliverer and provider
And the light of the world
I am the Protector…
…The Sustainer
The Alpha and Omega
…I Am The Resurrection
The Way, The Truth, The Life
The beginning and The End
Truly, Truly I Am


V2.
Truly, truly…
I am the door to The Master
Follow me and I’ll lead you 
To lie down in greener pastures

The Way's offensively exclusive
‘Cos there’s only one path in
Yet it’s radically inclusive
And everyone is welcome

Chorus
I am the True Vine
I am the Bread of Life
The deliverer and provider
And the light of the world
I am the Protector…
…the Sustainer
The Alpha and Omega
I Am The Resurrection
The Way, The Truth, The Life
The beginning and The End
Truly, Truly I Am


Chorus
I am the True Vine
I am the Bread of Life
The deliverer and provider
And the light of the world
I am the Protector…
…the Sustainer
The Alpha and Omega
I Am The Resurrection
The Way, The Truth, The Life
The beginning and The End
Truly, Truly I Am

Truly, truly I Am

Truly, truly I am

Truly, Truly (2025)

Lyricist looking to connect with artists in the country genre that are searching for great songs to record. Also open to co-writes. Regularly pitching music to Nashville publishers and song pluggers. Primarily country genre. Mid 50s, married. 6 kids and 10 grandkids in a beautifully blended family. Enjoys golf, working out, nature/lakes, and listening to live music every chance I get!

Timothy Michael Music - SONGWRITER

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