Game Changer
TimothyMichaelMusic
18 JUN 2025

V1
He changes darkness into light
He brings the dead to life
He changes water into wine
His wisdom eases my mind
Thank God I’m no longer blind
Now, I won’t be left behind
When the game is on the line
Jesus turns the tide

Chorus
Game changer. Life rearranger
Born to save us all
By way of a manger.
He knows no stranger
He makes a rise out of a fall
Delivering  the world from
Clear and present danger

Jesus is the game changer.


V2.
He changes mourning into joy
And makes a man out of a boy
He gives every heart a lift
With his powerful spiritual gifts
Poured out from vessel to vessel
He’s makes living life so special
He soaks me with his blessings
And makes life so refreshing

Chorus
Game changer. Life rearranger
Born to save us all
By way of a manger.
He knows no stranger
He makes a rise out of a fall
Delivering  the world from
Clear and present danger

Jesus is the game changer.

Bridge

Rising from the sinking sand
On His promises  stand
With Christ now living inside of me
Renewed life is all I see


Game changer. Life rearranger
Born to save us all
By way of a manger.
He knows no stranger
He makes a rise out of a fall
Delivering  the world from
Clear and present danger

Jesus is the game changer.






Game Changer (2025)

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)

Hugging Me From Heaven
Melissa Coston/Tim Schlesener
10 DEC 2024

V1.
Salty teardrops from my eyes
Watching this gorgeous sunrise
This time of day makes me think of you

We were always quite the pair
I miss the wisdom that you’d share
The way that only you could do

When the winter wind starts blowin’
It’s got me knowing

Chorus
That you’re sending me a sign
That you’re with me all the time
You’re watching from above
And sending all your love

You’re right where you need to be
To keep your watchful eye on me
When the breeze begins to blow I take it in
‘Cos I know you’re hugging me from Heaven

V2.
In the evenings I could always bet
We’d sit and talk and watch the sunset
Raising toasts to all our hopes and dreams

Now I stare up at those stars
And wish Heaven wasn’t so far
‘Cos I miss you more and more it seems

But that summer wind starts blowin’
It’s got me knowin’

Chorus
That you’re sending me a sign
That you’re with me all the time
You’re watching from above
And sending all your love

You’re right where you need to be
To keep your watchful eye on me
When the breeze begins to blow I take it in
‘Cos I know you’re hugging me from Heaven

Bridge
And I always know that no matter what the season
When the wind starts blowin’ there’s always a reason

Chorus
That you’re sending me a sign
That you’re with me all the time
You’re watching from above
And sending all your love

You’re right where you need to be
To keep your watchful eye on me
When the breeze begins to blow I take it in
‘Cos I know you’re hugging me from Heaven

When the breeze begins to blow I take it in
‘Cos I know you’re hugging me from Heaven

Hugging Me From Heaven (2025) (Remix)

I’m A Lover Not A Fighter
Published by TimothyMichaelMusic
30 SEP 2024

V1.
Sometimes lips get loose with liquor
We said some things we didn’t mean
But the reaction that you gave me
Ain’t one I’ve ever seen
I’m not sure what tripped your trigger
But I know I ain’t that guy
You’re gonna have to spend the night time
Just wondering why

Chorus
I ain’t here for your all-nighter
I’m a lover not a fighter
And by morning you’ll be quieter
You’ve just had too much to drink
Now I’m laying down alone
You’re a little too far gone
To make sense of what I’m saying
So I’ll give you time to think
When you’re mad …
You’re one hell of a gas lighter
And I’m a lover not a fighter

V2
When I walked away
You screamed don’t you even care.
But if you knew me like I know me
You’d know I don’t fight fair
It’s Cos I care much more about you
Than I care about a “win”
And losing you…
… Would be a sin.

Chorus
I ain’t here for your all-nighter
I’m a lover not a fighter
And by morning you’ll be quieter
You’ve just had too much to drink
Now I’m laying down alone
You’re a little too far gone
To make sense of what I’m saying
So I’ll give you time to think
When you’re mad …
You’re one hell of a gas lighter
And I’m a lover not a fighter

Bridge
I’ll always trade my silence
Instead of going toe to toe
‘Cos you never know how far it’s gonna go

Chorus
I ain’t here for your all-nighter
I’m a lover not a fighter
And by morning you’ll be quieter
You’ve just had too much to drink
Now I’m laying down alone
You’re a little too far gone
To make sense of what I’m saying
So I’ll give you time to think
When you’re mad …
You’re one hell of a gas lighter
And I’m a lover not a fighter

When you’re mad …
You’re one hell of a gas lighter
And I’m a lover not a fighter

I’m a lover not a fighter





I'm A Lover Not A Fighter (2025)

Second Rodeo
timothymichaelmusic
08 MAR 2022

V1
I know I’ll always thank God 
for all my unanswered prayers
But I wonder what she’s doing now.
 I can’t forget that summer there.
Not counting you I’ve never lost at love
And maybe in another’s eyes
We’re just friends in low places
But we’re two of a kind.

Chorus
Girl, you know I’m shameless 
When it comes to loving you.
Wild horses can’t drag me away
So I’m calling Baton Rouge

You’re more than a memory
You're the River I sail in
Girl, I’ll make you feel my love 
When you come back to me again

V2
Maybe I was much too young
Ain’t going down without a fight
When the thunder rolls I’ll be wrapped up in you
Somewhere other than the night
It took a lot to make the change
Someday soon we shall be free
I just want to share the dance with you
You’re every woman to me.

Chorus
Girl, you know I’m shameless 
When it comes to loving you.
Wild horses can’t drag me away
So I’m calling Baton Rouge

You’re more than a memory
You're the River I sail in
Girl, I’ll make you feel my love 
When you come back to me again

Bridge
If tomorrow never comes
I guess we’ll never know
But even Garth and Trisha
Got a second Rodeo

Chorus
Girl, you know I’m shameless 
When it comes to loving you.
Wild horses can’t drag me away
So I’m calling Baton Rouge

You’re more than a memory
You're the River I sail in
Girl, I’ll make you feel my love 
When you come back to me again

Girl, I’ll make you feel my love 
When you come back to me again






Second Rodeo (2025) (Remix)

Lessons From The Gridiron
TimothyMichaelMusic
02/12/2020

v1
Whistle hung around his neck
Intensity on his face
This proud man walked the sidelines
In his day he owned the place
Football was his chess game
And his pawns were merely teens
The man knew every move to make
He watched game tape in his dreams

Chorus:
Lessons from the gridiron
Learned he loved us all the while
When you disappoint the coach
You earn a run to the woodpile.
Three yards and a cloud of dust
Coach had more defensive views
If we don’t score we can’t win
But if they don’t score…. 
We can’t lose

V2
He prepped us for the big games
And he prepped us all for life.
Making men from a bunch of boys
Was his ultimate design
Learned to leave it on the field
And give our all with no regret
Lessons from the Old Coach
Are the ones I won’t forget.

Repeat Chorus:
Lessons from the gridiron
Learned he loved us all the while
When you disappoint the coach
You earn a run to the woodpile.
Three yards and a cloud of dust
Coach had more defensive views
If we don’t score we can’t win,
But if they don’t score… 
we can’t lose

Bridge
He’d tell us Super Job
And lead our celebration song
Lessons from the gridiron
Live on and on and on

Chorus:
Lessons from the gridiron
Learned he loved us all the while
When you disappoint the coach
You earn a run to the woodpile.
Three yards and a cloud of dust
Coach had more defensive views
If we don’t score we can’t win,
But if they don’t score…
 we can’t lose


Lessons From The Gridiron (2025)

Before I Do
TimothyMichaelMusic
08 JUL 2025

V1.
Still ain’t got life figured out
B S’ing my way through
If you told me I look lost
I’d tell you that’s the truth
I keep flashing my fake smile
That seems to get me by
But inside I’m just wondering
If it’s even worth the try

Chorus
Over-thinking, over-drinking
I’ve got too much on my mind
Dark thoughts running through my head
Ain’t the most productive kind
I pray this prayer when I lay down
If you want to know the truth
I hope in the morning God gets in my head 
… Before I do.

V2.
My self-sabotaging nature
Wish that I knew why
But if God don’t get in here quick
I’m fearful I might die

Chorus
Over-thinking, over-drinking
I’ve got too much on my mind
Dark thoughts running through my head
Ain’t the most productive kind
I pray this prayer when I lay down
If you want to know the truth
I hope in the morning God gets in my head 
… Before I do.

Bridge
I need some help
I need to fill the emptiness inside
Maybe that’s something God can provide

Chorus
Over-thinking, over-drinking
I’ve got too much on my mind
Dark thoughts running through my head
Ain’t the most productive kind
I pray this prayer when I lay down
If you want to know the truth
I hope in the morning God gets in my head 
… Before I do.

I hope in the morning God gets in my head 
… Before I do.

Before I Do (2025) (Remix)

The Cheese
timothymichaelmusic
09 JUL 2023

V1.
Sleepin’ in on Sunday mornin’
Hiding out from the daylight
We drank too much and played too hard
Way too late into the night
I saw sun rise on my way in
I ain’t about to take the bait
I won’t be up by check out time
Book the room for another day

Chorus
I procrastinate all day
But l’m better late than never
Even though I’m way behind
I’m almost always clever
I’ve never been an early riser
I’ll get up when I please
The early bird may get the worm
But the second mouse gets the cheese

V2.
Asked for a 7 o’clock wake-up call
Clerk said it’s past that time
I said I’ll catch the next one
It comes after dinner time.
Climbing into bed to rest my head
And take some aspirin for the aches
By 7 bells I’ll be feeling well
Ready to headline the main stage

Chorus
I procrastinate all day
But l’m better late than never
Even though I’m way behind
I’m almost always clever
I’ve never been an early riser
I’ll get up when I please
The early bird may get the worm
But the second mouse gets the cheese

Bridge
So I’ll smile for the camera
And keep cheesin’ for my fans
Life tastes better without the worms
Cheesin’ fits right in my plans

Chorus
I procrastinate all day
But l’m better late than never
Even though way behind
I’m almost always clever
I’ve never been an early riser
I’ll get up when I please
The early bird might get the worm
But the second mouse gets the cheese

I’ve never been an early riser
I’ll get up when I please
The early bird might get the worm
But the second mouse gets the cheese

The early bird might get the worm
But the second mouse gets the cheese




The Cheese (2025)

Cold Beer and Concussions
timothymichaelmusic
01 SEP 2022

V1.
The stadium lights go dim
And the parking lot is clear
Me and the boys are getting thirsty
And there’s a party brewing near
Outside of town down a dirt road
Around a campfire at the lake
There’s a victory celebration
Shenanigans to instigate

Chorus
It’s just cold beer and concussions
Post-game keg on Friday night
Pain relief in a solo cup
Cold Coors light iced down just right
Tap is running like an IV
There’s more trash talk than discussion
Drinking in another victory
It’s just cold beer and concussions

V2.
We’ve got bruises on our bruises
By midnight we ain’t feeling pain
Broke bones and sprains we’re gonna play through
Already ready for next week’s game.
Running through the weekly gauntlet
From Summer right on through December
Pain heals and chicks dig scars
These days will be remembered

Chorus 
It’s just cold beer and concussions
Post-game keg on Friday night
Pain relief in a solo cup
Cold Coors light iced down just right
Tap is running like an IV
There’s more trash talk than discussion
Drinking in another victory
It’s just cold beer and concussions

Bridge
Boys like us will always take our hits
We just need a little cold beer to help get over it

Chorus 
It’s just cold beer and concussions
Post-game keg on Friday night
Pain relief in a solo cup
Cold Coors light iced down just right
Tap is running like an IV
There’s more trash talk than discussion
Drinking in another victory
It’s just cold beer and concussions

Tap is running like an IV
There’s more trash talk than discussion
Drinking in another victory
It’s just cold beer and concussions

Cold beer and concussions


Cold Beer and Concussions (2025)

Texas Stands Together
TimothyMichaelMusic
16 JUL 2025

V1.
From the Piney Woods in the East
To the oilfields in the west
From the Red River to the Rio Grande
The Lone Star state is truly blessed

Texas music bonds us all
From the prairies to the coast
It’s the language we all speak
Whenever love is needed most

Chorus
The sad songs make us smile
The cheating songs keep us faithful
Through the best of times or trials
When the days are just too painful

Truth laid over just three chords
Blessings coming from the Lord
Sunny skies or stormy weather
We’re stronger when Texas Stands Together

V2.
The rivers once filled with light and joy
Are now flooded with sorrow
Guadalupe, Frio, San Saba
Lampasas and the Llano

We send our thoughts and prayers to you
For the aftermath that follows
We sing this song in memory
And for a brighter day tomorrow

Chorus
The sad songs make us smile
The cheating songs keep us faithful
Through the best of times or trials
When the days are just too painful

Truth laid over just three chords
Blessings coming from the Lord
Sunny skies or stormy weather
We’re stronger when Texas Stands Together

Musical Bridge

Chorus
The sad songs make us smile
The cheating songs keep us faithful
Through the best of times or trials
When the days are just too painful

Truth laid over just three chords
Blessings coming from the Lord
Sunny skies or stormy weather
We’re stronger when Texas Stands Together

We’re stronger when Texas Stands Together








Texas Stands Together (2025) (Remix)

Looks Like Me
timothymichaelmusic
24 AUG 2022
Co-writers: Tim Schlesener, BMI 01126229678
                     Nash Stanley, SOCAN 9043191
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.
‘Cos this shit is getting old
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.
‘Cos this shit is getting old
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.
‘Cos this shit is getting old
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.
‘Cos this shit is getting old
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 get some



Looks Like Me TST (2025 Remix)

While The Coin Is in the Air
timothymichaelmusic
16 MAY 2024

V1.
Empty pockets full of questions
Are there answers in the air
I 'll grab a silver quarter...
...And toss it on up there
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.

V2.
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’s outcome remains a mystery
As I hide it in my hand
My decision’s made
So it’s in my pocket 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

I’ve discovered what I want...
...While the coin is in the air

While the coin is in the air.



While The Coin Is In The Air (2025-Red Dirt)

Love Will Win 
timothymichaelmusic
30 JUL 2025

v1
I’ve got worries. I’ve got wonders.
And the world is filled with doubt.
I just need your calming presence
To help me figure this thing out.
I need direction God,
Show me your Master plan.
I’ll leave this is your loving hands
Still my troubled heart again.

Chorus
Father, have you got a minute?
‘cause I really need to talk.
I got lost amidst distractions
Now I’m stumbling in my walk.
Could you nudge me towards the right thing?
I’ve gotten in the way again.
Bring peace into this situation
And show me that your love will win

V2.
Heavy burdens on my shoulders
And I’ve done it to myself.
Thought I could do it on my own
But now I know I need your help.
Can’t see the bigger picture
Help me see your point of view
I know that I can do all things,
But Father that’s because of you.

Chorus
And he said:
Son, I’ll always have a minute
And I’ll always want to talk.
I’ll pick you up whenever you stumble
And, I’ll carry you on your walk.
I’ll always nudge you towards the right thing
And you’ll feel it from within.
I’ll bring peace into this situation
And my love will always win


Musical Bridge:

Chorus
Father, have you got a minute?
‘cause I really need to talk.
I got lost amidst distractions
Now I’m stumbling in my walk.
Could you nudge me towards the right thing?
I’ve gotten in the way again.
Bring peace into this situation
And show me that your love will win.

Outtro

Father, have you got a minute?

Love Will Win MIX01_DN (Remix)

Bible Soaked In Bourbon
TimothyMichaelMusic
30 JUL 2025

V1.
We had Red Rocks on our bucket list
So we rolled west from East Texas
Rowdy trip with girls gone wild
And trash talking our exes
Bags piled high for wardrobe fits
Our fashion sense is elite
Coolers full of liquor
And a bible under the seat

Chorus
We found our share of trouble
I know that much is certain.
Broken glass and rubble
But you can save the sermon
All our life we’ve been survivors
We fared better than that Suburban
But our lips are sealed forever
And that bible’s soaked in bourbon

V2.
Cody Jinks put on a show
A rocking religious experience
But none of that prepared us
For what would happen next
Late after the after party
We headed for our hotel
But the Rocky Mountains gave us
A close-up view of living hell

Chorus
We found our share of trouble
I know that much is certain.
Broken glass and rubble
But you can save the sermon
All our life we’ve been survivors
We fared better than that Suburban
But our lips are sealed forever
And that bible’s soaked in bourbon

Bridge
When the surgeon pulled back the curtain
She was still holding that Bible soaked in bourbon

Chorus
We found our share of trouble
I know that much is certain.
Broken glass and rubble
But you can save the sermon
We are ALL still survivors
But we said goodbye to that Suburban
And every trip from now on
Includes that bible soaked in bourbon






Bible Soaked In Bourbon (2025)

Does She Make You Laugh
timothymichaelmusic
04 DEC 2023

V1.
He saw the twinkle in my eye
Asked if I’d met somebody new
I knew what was coming next
The same old shtick big brothers do
That sheepish grin crept on my face
The smile he couldn’t wait to see 
‘Cos if I hesitated for a second
He’d just say good luck to me

Chorus
Does she make you laugh?
Yeah that’s the  test.
It cures whatever ails you
Laugh medicine's the best
If you want a happy marriage
Smiles are great for that
The first thing he asks me
Is Brother does she make you laugh?

V2.
He didn’t get the chance to finish
I blurted out “Bro all the time.”
It starts first thing in the morning
And runs way on past midnight
She’s fully fluent in sarcasm
And she’s got the coolest wit
She ain’t afraid to call me out
When she thinks I’m full of it.

Chorus
Does she make you laugh?
Yeah that’s the  test.
It cures whatever ails you
Laugh medicine's the best
If you want a happy marriage
Smiles are great for that
The first thing he asks me
Is Brother does she make you laugh?

Bridge
She makes me laugh. She makes me smile
She makes me happy. She makes me proud
She makes me want to spend all day long
Just laughing out loud

Chorus
She makes me laugh
She aced that test
She cures everything that ails me
Her laugh is just the best
We want a happy marriage
Her smile's great for that
I know you always ask me
Yeah, brother she makes me laugh

Yeah brother, she makes me laugh









Does She Make You Laugh (2025)

Turning Feelings Into Felonies
TimothyMichaelMusic
02 AUG 2025

V1.
Tortured in traffic. I started to yell
The dude right behind me was giving me hell
Flipping me the bird. Acting all upset

I’m sure he wasn’t ready for all that happened next

Pulled off the road at the next exit sign
Just as expected. He followed right behind

He’s about to mess around and find out

What this redneck is all about

Chorus
There really are no guarantees
You won’t make some enemies
When life gets tangled with anger

They tell me I need therapy
I’ve got juvenile tendencies
And every day for me is a cliff hanger

It’s a dangerous web to weave
Turning feelings into felonies

V2.
Assault and battery. That’s the crime.
Looks like I’m gonna do some time
Guess today we’ll both be learning lessons

When it comes to the law there’s no exceptions

But whipping his ass was really fun
I probably shouldn’t have pulled my gun
Knowing that I can’t have possession

If you’re asking for my full confession

Chorus
There really are no guarantees
You won’t make some enemies
When life gets tangled with anger

They tell me I need therapy
I’ve got juvenile tendencies
And every day for me is a cliff hanger

It’s a dangerous web to weave
Turning feelings into felonies

Bridge
Prison bars lead straight to melodies
I’m here with regularity

Chorus
There really are no guarantees
You won’t make some enemies
When life gets tangled with anger

They tell me I need therapy
I’ve got juvenile tendencies
And every day for me is a cliff hanger

It’s a dangerous web to weave
Turning feelings into felonies

Turning Feelings Into Felonies







Turning Feelings Into Felonies (2025) (Remix)

Clear Eyes and A Full Heart
timothymichaelmusic
11 JUN 2023
Tim Schlesener BMI 01126229678

V1
Autumn Friday night lights
Sure are bright shining down
Bleachers overflowing 
With everyone from his hometown

The helmet hides his dimples
His jaw is locked in square
Eye black smeared across his face
Sweat dripping from his hair

Chorus
With clear eyes and a full heart
He can’t lose
As team captain he’s the leader
Of this wrecking crew
Practiced til he’s perfect
Knows every play on the chart
But, It all starts
With clear eyes, and a full heart

V2.
Bruises on his bruises
Playing both ways
Makin’ the most of his moments
Livin’ the glory days
When it’s time to take his shot
Plays the game with no fear.
Reaping the rewards
Of all the blood, sweat and tears

Chorus
With clear eyes and a full heart
He can’t lose
As team captain he’s the leader
Of this wrecking crew
Practiced til he’s perfect
Knows every play on the chart
But, It all starts
With clear eyes, and a full heart

Bridge
This team’s just built different
All in from the start
When you need ultimate warriors
They’re made for the part

Chorus
With clear eyes and full hearts
They can’t lose
The captain is the leader
Of this wrecking crew
Practiced til they’re perfect
Know every play on the chart
But, It all starts
With clear eyes, and full hearts

Clear eyes and  full hearts

Clear eyes and a full heart


Clear Eyes And A Full Heart (2025, TV) (Remix)

To Catch You
timothymichaelmusic
06 MAY 2024

V1.
You start blowing through my mind
Just about every damn time
I cross the Randall County line
I don’t get back there much
Since the two of us lost touch
But when I do it’s like hitting rewind

Chorus
To catch you
Is like trying to rake leaves in a spring tornado
Oh to snatch you
Would be like roping the hurricane breeze of a summer cyclone. 
A screaming whisper in the wind
Blowing by time and again
A dream I wish I could attach to
If I could catch you
If I could catch you

V2.
If I had to guess
You’ve eluded every net
No one could ever fly high enough to match you
Your love’s the wound that I can’t stitch
The itch I need to fix
But I just never could quite scratch you

Chorus
To catch you
Is like trying to rake leaves in a spring tornado
Oh to snatch you
Would be like roping the hurricane breeze of a summer cyclone. 
A screaming whisper in the wind
Blowing by time and again
A dream I wish I could attach to
If I could catch you
If I could catch you

V3.
I hit all the same old places
Looking through a sea of faces
Hoping to catch a glimpse of your smile
I wonder where you are
‘Cos you aren’t sitting at our bar
They say you ain’t been ‘round here in a while

Chorus
To catch you
Is like trying to rake leaves in a spring tornado
Oh to snatch you
Would be like roping the hurricane breeze of a summer cyclone. 
A screaming whisper in the wind
Blowing by time and again
A dream I wish I could attach to
If I could catch you
If I could catch you

If I could catch you






To Catch You (2025-Red Dirt,low) (Remix)

Into The Fire 
timothymichaelmusic
20 JUL 2023

V1.
I’d been hanging on a bit too tight
It was time to let you go
I put pen to paper
And just let my feelings flow

Writing you that letter
Was my true breakthrough
And Setting it on fire 
Brought me closure on you

Chorus  
Into the fire I drop you in
And watch your memory die
Up in flames just like our love
I finally said goodbye
There’s freedom in the rising smoke
Pain makes it burn brighter
I’ll stare you down here one last time
Disappear into the fire

V2.
I didn’t stir the ashes
Didn’t stomp the coals
I just turned and walked away
And let the moment cleanse my soul  

I’m never gonna look back
Because now the deed is done
The fire put you where you belong
And now you’re finally gone.


Chorus
Into the fire I drop you in
And watch your memory die
Up in flames just like our love
I finally said goodbye
There’s freedom in the rising smoke
Pain makes it burn brighter
I’ll stare you down here one last time
Disappear into the fire

Bridge 
The fire put you where you belong
And now you’re memory’s finally gone

Chorus
Into the fire I drop you in
And watch your memory die
Up in flames just like our love
I finally said goodbye
I felt freedom in the rising smoke
The pain makes it burn brighter
I’ll stare you down here one last time
Disappear into the fire

I’ll stare you down here one last time
Disappear into the fire








Into The Fire (2025-male) (Remix)

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) (Remix)

Without A Trace
TimothyMichaelMusic
13 AUG 2025

V1
East Tennessee
What a memory
That Smoky Mountain proposal

Thought we fit like a glove
I was so in love
But you were just a poser

You’re a whiskey man
You mapped your plan
For a tasting in every place

Then I took you to Kentucky
For your cherished Buffalo Trace

Chorus
I used to reach for you 
When I needed something stronger
But this bottle’s all that’s left
Yeah, It damn sure lasted longer

Was I just a shot to you?
Was I that easy to replace?
You left the bottle on the counter
And disappeared 
Without A Trace

V2.
No call, no text, no letter
You never even said goodbye

It’s probably for the better
But now I’m wondering why?

Chorus
I used to reach for you 
When I needed something stronger
But this bottle’s all that’s left
Yeah, It damn sure lasted longer

Was I just a shot to you?
Was I that easy to replace?
You left the bottle on the counter
And disappeared 
Without A Trace

Bridge
Your leaving helped me remove my whiskey goggles
I’m so glad you didn’t stay for the whole bottle

Chorus
I used to reach for you 
When I needed something stronger
But this bottle’s all that’s left
Yeah, It damn sure lasted longer

Guess I’m just a shot to you
You needed something else to chase
You left the bottle on the counter
And disappeared 
Without A Trace






Without  A Trace

I’m Here For You
timothymichaelmusic
14 AUG 2023

V1
I pulled into my driveway
After my last day on the job
Twenty years of company loyalty
And my head was in a fog.
I was just one of the thousands
That had been laid off that day
I had a million questions
But she took them all away

Chorus
She didn’t say I love you
Even though I know she does
She always knows just what to do
To make me feel her love
I know she’s always got my back
And she always helps me through
But she said it best when she said
I’m here for you

V2.
The thought that echoed in my heart
Was that I’m not in this alone
I’ve got someone in my corner.
When compassion needs to be shown
And we’ll figure it out together
‘Cos that’s what we always do
Baby I know you’ve got my back
And girl I got yours too.

Chorus
She didn’t say I love you
Even though I know she does
She always knows just what to do
To make me feel her love
I know she’s always got my back
And she always helps me through
But she said it best when she said
I’m here for you

Bridge
Someday I’ll return the favor
That’s what you do when you’re in love
Give forgiveness, grace, and mercy
Like it comes straight from above

Chorus
She didn’t say I love you
Even though I know she does
She always knows just what to do
To make me feel her love
I know she’s always got my back
And she always helps me through
But she said it best when she said
I’m here for you

But she said it best when she said
I’m here for you

I’m here for you









I'm Here For You (2025)

Energy
TimothyMichaelMusic
14 AUG 2025

V1.
Just scroll on by
If you don’t like what I say
The shoe may fit you perfect
But it ain’t about you today
I don’t need your opinion
No you don’t get a vote
The only thing you’ll ever
Take from me is notes

Chorus
Energy
It’s more expensive than you think
I won’t waste it on the negatives
It gets me out of sync
Post And Ghost
That’s my philosophy
Let ‘em blow and go
But they ain’t got what it takes
To steal my energy

V2.
If you wonder how I sleep at night
I won’t make you guess
I’m face down with the fan on
So the haters can kiss my ass

Chorus
Energy
It’s more expensive than you think
I won’t waste it on the negatives
It gets me out of sync
Post. And Ghost
That’s my philosophy
I’ll Let ‘em blow and go
But they ain’t got what it takes
To steal my energy

Bridge
I won’t respond to comments
So, you can save your rage
Go be a keyboard warrior
On your own social media page


Chorus
Energy
It’s more expensive than you think
I won’t waste it on the negatives
It gets me out of sync
Post. And Ghost
That’s my philosophy
I’ll Let ‘em blow and go
But they ain’t got what it takes
To steal my energy

You can’t steal my Energy


Energy (2025) (Remix)

Teach Me – (Re-write for male 07/27/25)
timothymichaelmusic
26 APR 2023

V1.
You say you’re working late tonight.
Is that really where you’ve been?
You always find excuses
Guess I’m on my own again?
You don’t kiss me when you’re leaving
Your hand stays just out of reach
I can’t shout across your distance
And we ain’t made love in weeks

Chorus
Go on, Teach me I don’t need you.
Keep pushing me away
I won’t wonder where you are
Playing the games you play
Keep planning life without me
I don’t believe you even knew
Things you show me every day
Teach me I don’t need you.

V2.
Mid-night buzzing breaks the silence.
Can’t hide the dim light of your phone.
In bed scrolling with your back to me
Makes me feel even more alone.
It makes me wonder when I text you
Why I don’t get that quick reply?
But now I’m finally understanding
It’s not me who’s on your mind.

Chorus
Go on, Teach me I don’t need you.
Keep pushing me away.
I won’t wonder where you are
Playing the games you play.
Keep planning life without me.
I don’t believe you even knew.
Things you show me every day
Teach me I don’t need you.

Bridge
Guess I’ve finally learned my lesson
I’ve felt the pain you bring
I’m not feeling jealous
Cause you’ll teach him the same things

Chorus
Keep planning life without me
I don’t believe you even knew
Things you show me every day
Teach me I don’t need you.

Teach me I Don’t need you






Teach Me ( 2025-TS)

Game Over, Game On
TimothyMichaelMusic
24 AUG 2025

V1
Are we still on the same team?
Sleeping in different dugouts.
The home locker room feels empty
Since you moved out.

Are we teammates or just roommates?
Feels like something’s changed
Til you grabbed my hand and said
Take me out to the ballgame

Chorus
You’ve got a heavy load
You’ve been on the road
I’m the home team

It’s hard to be lovers
We barely see each other
Unless you count my dreams

I hope I see your smile tonight
I pray the spark ain’t gone
I ain’t ready for game over
Please let it be game on

V2.
I made my best pitch
You swung and made connection
Then you stole my heart
And doubled my affection

I quickly read the signals 
You were giving me the green light
Babe I’m swinging for the fences 
Grand slam home run tonight

Chorus
You’ve got a heavy load
You’ve been on the road
I’m the home team

It’s hard to be lovers
We barely see each other
Unless you count my dreams

Glad I saw your smile tonight
Hell no the spark ain’t gone
The game damn sure ain’t over
Game over is game on!

Bridge
I want extra innings
Give me overtime
I’m ready to get back to 
Game on all the time

Chorus
Glad I saw your smile tonight
Hell no the spark ain’t gone
The game damn sure ain’t over
Game over is game on!

Glad I saw your smile tonight
Hell no the spark ain’t gone
The game damn sure ain’t over
Game over is game on!







Game Over, Game On (Remix)

Music Feels (2025)
timothymichaelmusic
26 JUN 2023

V1.
When the guitar strums the first four notes
Of Friends in Low Places
And we’re all sipping and singing
With smiles on our faces
When it’s 9 o’clock on a Saturday
And the Piano Man plays his song
And everyone in the bar room
Is bop, bop, bopping along.

Chorus
It can take you back to childhood
For a night on your hometown lake
Spark a memory of an old flame
And the feelings you can’t fake
It’s cruising town with the windows down
Thinking you’re some kinda big deal
Smile on your face 
with chill bumps every place
That’s the way that music feels

V2.
It might take you down some red dirt road
And help you to remember when
Or help you find a way to write
Your own backroads anthem
It can turn a candle in the wind
Into a raging ring of fire
And be the wind beneath a Freebird’s wings
Music makes you feel like flying

Chorus
It can take you back to childhood
For a night on your hometown lake
Spark a memory of an old flame
And the feelings you can’t fake
It’s cruising town with the windows down
Thinking you’re some kinda big deal
Smile on your face 
with chill bumps every place
That’s the way that music feels

Bridge
It can save the day
Mark the time
Or share the memory
It can motivate
And captivate
Or even set dreams free

Chorus
It can take you back to childhood
And a night on your hometown lake
Spark a memory of an old flame
And the feelings you can’t fake
It’s cruising town with the windows down
Thinking you’re some kinda big deal
Smile on your face 
with chill bumps every place
That’s the way that music feels


That’s the way that music feels



















Music Feels (2025-LSS)

In The Grave
timothymichaelmusic
22 JUL 2023

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 (Remastered) (Remix)

Love My Grand Folks Had
Dusty Moats/ Tim Schlesener
28 JAN 2024

V1.
His bib overalls and a pocket watch
On the tractor for every sunrise
Face and hands like leather
Plowing fields in the summer sunshine
He worked the farm from dawn til dusk
Did the best that he knew how
Every moment he spent loving her
Bringing truth to every vow

Chorus
I wish for a love like my grand folks had
Where a worn out ring don’t mean worn out hands
Through the highs and lows, through the slammin’ doors
The kind of love most don’t believe in anymore
I got to witness true love first hand
I want the kind of love my grand folks had

V2
She had a sundress in every color
But his favorite one was blue
Even though the shade had faded
It still fit her good as new
Her love for him is stronger now
Than the day she became his wife
Even through the imperfections
They’d made a wonderful life

Chorus
I wish for a love like our grand folks had
Where a worn out ring don’t mean worn out hands
Through the highs and lows, through the slamming doors
The kind of love most don’t believe in anymore
I got to witness true love first hand
I want the kind of love my grand folks had

Bridge
In an age where nothing’s thrown away
Where marriage lasts forever
No matter how messed up things got
They got through it together

Chorus
I wish for a love like our grand folks had
Where a worn out ring don’t mean worn out hands
Through the highs and lows, through the slammin’ doors
The kind of love most don’t believe in anymore
I got to witness true love first hand
I want the kind of love my grand folks had

I got to witness true love first hand
I want the kind of love my grand folks had




Love My Grand Folks Had (2025) (Remix)

V1.
We had Red Rocks on our bucket list
So we rolled west from East Texas
Rowdy trip with girls gone wild
And trash talking our exes
Bags piled high for wardrobe fits
Our fashion sense is elite
Coolers full of liquor
And a bible under the seat

Chorus
We found our share of trouble
I know that much is certain.
Broken glass and rubble
But you can save the sermon
All our life we’ve been survivors
Carrying regrets and burdens
But our lips are sealed forever
And that bible’s soaked in bourbon

V2.
Cody Jinks put on a show
A rocking religious experience
But the highlights of the night
Quickly turned to something serious
Late after the after party
We headed for our hotel
But the Rocky Mountains gave us
A close-up view of living hell

Chorus
We found our share of trouble
I know that much is certain.
Broken glass and rubble
But you can save the sermon
All our life we’ve been survivors
We fared better than that Suburban
But our lips are sealed forever
And that bible’s soaked in bourbon

Bridge
When the surgeon pulled back the curtain
She raised that Bible soaked in bourbon

Chorus
We found our share of trouble
I know that much is certain.
Broken glass and rubble
But you can save the sermon
We are ALL still survivors
But we said goodbye to that Suburban
And every trip from now on
Includes that bible soaked in bourbon

Soaked in bourbon






Bible Soaked In Bourbon (2025) (Remix)

Painting A Picture
timothymichaelmusic
22 FEB 2024

V1.
Pink sunrise over waving waters
We’re walking hand in hand
Following the foamy shoreline
Colorful seashells in the sand
The blue sea shines like diamonds
Reflecting in your eyes
The silent breeze brings a comfort
That I rarely recognize

Chorus
Painting a picture of perfection
The grand illusion in my dreams
The moments that I wish for
Coming true here scene by scene
All the colors of the rainbow
Blending together in a mixture
Of everything I hoped for
Painting a picture. 

V2.
Skin kissed too hard by sunlight
But the reds will turn to brown
Our bodies filled with chill bumps
As the sun is setting down
We become part of the music 
In an all-night sing-along
And the laughter in the bar rooms
Just becomes part of the song.

Chorus
Painting a picture of perfection
The grand illusion in my dreams
The moments that I wish for
Coming true here scene by scene
All the colors of the rainbow
Blending together in a mixture
Of everything I hoped for
Painting a picture. 

Bridge
We didn’t make it back to the room
Never even thought to stop and eat
We met the next sunrise on the shoreline
Just hoping we could get a repeat.

Chorus
Painting a picture of perfection
The grand illusion in my dreams
The moments that I wish for
Coming true here scene by scene
All the colors of the rainbow
Blending together in a mixture
Of everything I hoped for
Painting a picture. Painting a picture

Painting a picture.





Painting A Picture (2025)

Won’t Be Chasing You
Melissa Coston/Tim Schlesener
19 SEP 2025

V1
I remember when I told Daddy
I was moving to Tennessee
He said one in a million make it girl
And it probably wasn’t me
I hung my head, my heart sank in my chest
But I kept rolling down I 40 West 
Bending strings and singing tunes
Still believing dreams come true

Chorus
Chase what you love and go through hell
Those no’s will turn to yes
You gotta have faith and trust the process
And push on past the rest
Down the road those dreams will all come true
You gotta keep chasing dreams 
‘Cos they won’t be chasing you

V2.
I remember the day I told momma
That I was coming home
I walked through the kitchen
She sat down to listen
To Alexa play my song
Her eyes grew big. Her smile so bright
She said baby girl 
It’s just a matter of time

Chorus
Chase what you love and go through hell
Those no’s will turn to yes
You gotta have faith and trust the process
And push on past the rest
Down the road those dreams will all come true
You gotta keep chasing dreams
‘Cos they won’t be chasing you

Bridge
This 10 year town ain’t made for the weak
What’s kept me strong is you supporting me

Chorus
Chase what you love and go through hell
Those no’s will turn to yes
You gotta have faith and trust the process
And push on past the rest
Down the road those dreams will all come true
You gotta keep chasing dreams
‘Cos they won’t be chasing you




Won't Be Chasing You

V1.
Don’t bring me a Bud
I’m wiser than that
Not gonna tap the Rockies
I ain’t poppin’ a tab
I don’t need a Miller Lite
‘Cos the time ain’t right
All I want are some bubbles
And a thin slice of lime

Chorus
There was I time in my life
I poured it over tequila
Let it kill all the pain
‘Til I couldn’t feel ya
I’d splash some Topo Chico. 
Over a shot of vodka
‘Til I couldn’t remember
That I never forgot ya
Sunny days I’d take my Topo 
with two shots of rum 
and go numb. Get me some.
But now I just take my Topo straight
Let those bubbles fix my brain
I don’t need alcohol no more
Topo Chico. Topo Chico

V2.
It’s no whiskey night
No, I ain’t jackin’ around
Just Me and El Chico
heading out on the town
Bubbles straight give me that
Friday night buzz
I just float Topo Chico
And let it do what it does.

Chorus
There was I time in my life
I poured it over tequila
Let it kill all the pain
‘Til I couldn’t feel ya
I’d splash some Topo Chico. 
Over a shot of vodka
‘Til I couldn’t remember
That I never forgot ya
Sunny days I’d take my Topo 
with two shots of rum 
and go numb. Get me some
But now I just take my Topo straight
Let those bubbles fix my brain
I don’t need alcohol no more
Topo Chico. Topo Chico


Bridge
I don’t even want this bottle of wine
‘Cos these Topo Chico bubbles got me feeling fine

Chorus
There was I time in my life
I poured it over tequila
Let it kill all the pain
‘Til I couldn’t feel ya
I’d splash some Topo Chico. 
Over a shot of vodka
‘Til I couldn’t remember
That I never forgot ya
Sunny days I’d take my Topo 
with two shots of rum 
and go numb. Get me some
But now I just take my Topo straight
Let those bubbles fix my brain
I don’t need alcohol no more
Topo Chico. Topo Chico

Topo Chico

Topo Chico
]



Topo Chico (2025)

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-RD)

Every Time (Revised 2025)
timothymichaelmusic
26 SEP 2023

V1
He was peeling an apple with a pocket knife
And eating it right off the blade
I knew I’d best pay close attention
To anything he said
He was a quiet guy, most of time
If he was talking I was listening
‘cos he’s been right every single time
With the advice that I’ve been given

Chorus:
He said, It’s not so much about the law
As it is about the heart
And blindly seeking justice
Just divides us all apart.
It’s less about the destination
Than it is about the climb.
Faced with the choice to be right or kind
Choose kind and you’ll be right every time.

V2
Jumbled thoughts on a page in a notebook
Carefully coupled together.
His life lessons preserved for me
‘Cos he knew he wouldn’t live forever
Stay humble in the best of times
In the worst of times learn to forgive
Say I’m sorry, and love with all your might
Show compassion. Live and let live

Chorus 
He said, Stay curious yet patient
Let your quest for knowledge always burn
Rise above the mediocrity
In the game of life you win or learn
It’s less about the destination
Than it is about the climb.
Faced with the choice to be right or kind
Choose kind and you’ll be right every time


Bridge
He said dream big, but live in the moment
And make great memories
Love God and have faith in Jesus
And don’t forget to remember me

Chorus
It’s less about the destination
Than it is about the climb.
Faced with the choice to be right or kind
Choose kind and you’ll be right every time.

Every Time (2025-SS)

Game Changer
TimothyMichaelMusic
18 JUN 2025

V1
He changes darkness into light
He brings the dead to life
He changes water into wine
His wisdom eases my mind
Thank God I’m no longer blind
Now, I won’t be left behind
When the game is on the line
Jesus turns the tide

Chorus
Game changer. Life rearranger
Born to save us all
By way of a manger.
He knows no stranger
He makes a rise out of a fall
Delivering  the world from
Clear and present danger

Jesus is the game changer.


V2.
He changes mourning into joy
And makes a man out of a boy
He gives every heart a lift
With his powerful spiritual gifts
Poured out from vessel to vessel
He’s makes living life so special
He soaks me with his blessings
And makes this life refreshing

Chorus
Game changer. Life rearranger
Born to save us all
By way of a manger.
He knows no stranger
He makes a rise out of a fall
Delivering  the world from
Clear and present danger

Jesus is the game changer.

Bridge

Rising from the sinking sand
On His promises  stand
With Christ now living inside of me
Renewed life is all I see


Game changer. Life rearranger
Born to save us all
By way of a manger.
He knows no stranger
He makes a rise out of a fall
Delivering the world from
Clear and present danger

Jesus is the game changer.



Game Changer (2025) (Cover)

Day On The Lake
timothymichaelmusic
26SEP 2022

Chorus
Memories to make 
As we bake on the lake
Make a wake to our fishing hole
And the prize on the line
Makes a dang good time
Stretched tight from the end of my pole
Casting and catching
Fishin’ and reeling
Just as fast as I can pull ‘em in
Grabbin a tan 
And an ice cold can
Day on the lake for the win

V1.
This work week’s through
Fun stuff to do
Gonna leave the world behind
Tell my phone
To just leave me alone
It’s time to go unwind

Chorus
Memories to make 
As we bake on the lake
Make a wake to our fishing hole
And the the prize on the line
Makes a dang good time
Stretched tight from the end of my pole
Casting and catching
Fishin’ and reeling
Just as fast as I can pull ‘em in
Grabbin a tan 
And an ice cold can
Day on the lake for the win

V2
Leave the clock at the dock
I don’t want to talk
Keepin’ this on the down low
Have no fear 
There’s a cooler of beer
And good tunes on the radio

Chorus
Memories to make 
As we bake on the lake
Make a wake to our fishing hole
And the the prize on the line
Makes a dang good time
Stretched tight from the end of my pole
Casting and catching
Fishin’ and reeling
Just as fast as I can pull ‘em in
Grabbin a tan 
And an ice cold can
Day on the lake for the win




Day On The Lake (2025)

Recycled
timothymichaelmusic
5 OCT 2020

V1.
Damned if you don’t or if you do.
What the hell’s a man to do
Just an image that I’m trying to portray?
I’m just looking for the truth
And the driver turns the screw.
Seems like yet another déjà vu day.

Like a performer on a stage
Reciting lines from a page
Watching them admire me from the stands
Fake it til I make it.
It’s my claim if I’ll just stake it.
But wherever it is that I go there I am

Chorus
I’m on a vision quest.
Just sorting through the mess.
Testifying as a witness at my own trial.
Can I even believe the lie?
Looking through the beholders eye.
Nothing new here to see I think I’m just recycled.
Recycled

V2.
Bang your head against the wall.
Yet another curtain call.
Show’s never over when you’re stuck in the encore.
Is it time to lay it down?
Or shall I play another round?
Am I really better off now than before?

Rehearsing lines from a scene
What’s it really even mean?
Trying to be all that I can be.
Am I faking or am I feeling?
What’s the secret I’m not revealing?
Whoever I am I’m still the same old me

Chorus
I’m on a vision quest.
Just sorting through the mess.
Testifying as a witness at my own trial.
Can I even believe the lie?
Looking through the beholders eye.
Nothing new here to see I think I’m just recycled

Bridge
Maybe I’m just adding to the confusion
And this life is merely an illusion

Chorus
I’m on a vision quest.
Just sorting through the mess.
Testifying as a witness at my own trial.
Can I even believe the lie?
Looking through the beholders eye.
Nothing new here to see I think I’m just recycled

I think I’m just recycled

I think I’m just recycled

I’m just recycled


Recycled (2025) (Cover)

I’m A Lover Not A Fighter
TimothyMichaelMusic
30 SEP 2024

V1.
Sometimes lips get loose with liquor
We said some things we didn’t mean
But the reaction that you gave me
Ain’t one I’ve ever seen
I’m not sure what tripped your trigger
But I know I ain’t that guy
You’re gonna have to spend the night time
Just wondering why

Chorus
I ain’t here for your all-nighter
I’m a lover not a fighter
And by morning you’ll be quieter
You’ve just had too much to drink
Now I’m laying down alone
You’re a little too far gone
To make sense of what I’m saying
So I’ll give you time to think
When you’re mad …
You’re one hell of a gas lighter
And I’m a lover not a fighter

V2
When I walked away
You screamed don’t you even care.
But if you knew me like I know me
You’d know I don’t fight fair
It’s Cos I care much more about you
Than I care about a “win”
And losing you…
… Would be a sin.

Chorus
I ain’t here for your all-nighter
I’m a lover not a fighter
And by morning you’ll be quieter
You’ve just had too much to drink
Now I’m laying down alone
You’re a little too far gone
To make sense of what I’m saying
So I’ll give you time to think
When you’re mad …
You’re one hell of a gas lighter
And I’m a lover not a fighter

Bridge
I’ll always trade my silence
Instead of going toe to toe
‘Cos you never know how far it’s gonna go

Chorus
I ain’t here for your all-nighter
I’m a lover not a fighter
And by morning you’ll be quieter
You’ve just had too much to drink
Now I’m laying down alone
You’re a little too far gone
To make sense of what I’m saying
So I’ll give you time to think
When you’re mad …
You’re one hell of a gas lighter
And I’m a lover not a fighter

When you’re mad …
You’re one hell of a gas lighter
And I’m a lover not a fighter

I’m a lover not a fighter





I'm A Lover Not A Fighter (SS)

The Wave
timothymichaelmusic
01 OCT 2022

V1.
Your song is my beach playlist
Tuned on my heart’s radio
Like raindrops on a tin roof
That fall while thunder rolls

You’re the ebb and flow of life
That brings balance perfectly 
You’re the yin meeting the yang
That strikes a chord inside of me

Chorus
You’re the wave
Your whole life lived as the mighty ocean’s slave

Roll tide, roll
You’re the sound that quiets my rowdy soul

A reminder to be patient
And a memo to be brave

Roll tide, roll
You’re the wave

V2.
Teardrops traveling a lifetime
Landing softly with a scream
And the sound of children laughing
As I wake up from a dream.

You’re the crash right at the climax
When the finish line is reached
Pulled back out with the rip tide
When you finally reach the beach

Chorus
You’re the wave
Your whole life lived as the mighty ocean’s slave

Roll tide, roll
You’re the sound that quiets my rowdy soul

A reminder to be patient
And a memo to be brave

Roll tide, roll
You’re the wave

Bridge
You renew the love reaction
As the last link in the chain
The light shining in the tunnel
And the rainbow after the rain.

Chorus
You’re the wave
Your whole life lived as the mighty ocean’s slave

Roll tide, roll
You’re the sound that quiets my rowdy soul

A reminder to be patient
And a memo to be brave

Roll tide, roll
You’re the wave

Roll tide, roll
You’re the wave







The Wave (2025) (Cover)

Shut Up And Listen
TimothyMichaelMusic
04 OCT 2024

V1
The crispness of the morning
Winter’s chill is in the breeze
Water splashing on a shoreline
Wind whistling through pine trees
Answers flowing in the river
… Nature’s a magician
Can you hear the voice of reason?
Shut up and listen.

Chorus
You can’t hear what God is saying
If you’ve already made up your mind
About what you want Him to say
But I think that you might find
The answers to life’s questions
Are often found within
The Holy Spirit is blowing in the wind
Shut up and listen

V2.
A bobber on the water
Sunshine on my skin
Wondering if I’m fishing
Or if he’s fishing for me, man.
Children laughing in the distance
Can’t we all just get along
If we just shut up and listen
To the message in the song

Chorus
You can’t hear what God is saying
If you’ve already made up your mind
About what you want Him to say
But I think that you might find
The answers to life’s questions
Are often found within
The Holy Spirit is blowing in the wind
Shut Up and Listen

Bridge
Let nature fill your mind
And fresh air fill your soul
Be confident that God is in control
Shut up and listen

Chorus
You can’t hear what God is saying
If you’ve already made up your mind
About what you want Him to say
But I think that you might find
The answers to life’s questions
Are often found within
The Holy Spirit is blowing in the wind
Shut Up and Listen

Shut up and listen

Shut Up and listen





Shut Up And Listen (5-2025)

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
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 (5-2025) (Cover)

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!

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