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)

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
‘cos 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-male)

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)

Fuel My Demons
timothymichaelmusic
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
Trying to numb my pain
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
No escaping from this bar
The cost of all it’s taken
And promises forsaken
On a night beyond bizarre

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)

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)

Missing You
TimothyMichaelMusic
24 MAR 2025

V1.
This ain’t no whiskey song
It ain’t about drinking beer
You won’t find no trucks or tailgates
In this song here
No pickup lines, no neon lights
No happy summer days in June
It’s the kind of song I write
When I’m missing you

Chorus
When I’m missing you
The days and nights seem long
When I’m missing you
Everything right here feels wrong
It makes me question life
And if it’s worth even going through
… When I’m missing you

V2.
You’re on the road again
And I’m home only lonely
I pass the time and watch the clock
But, damn it’s moving slowly
I try to fake it ‘til I make it
This smile is feeling phony
Girl, if you think I don’t miss you
That’s baloney

Chorus
When I’m missing you
The days and nights seem long
When I’m missing you
Everything right here feels wrong
It makes me question life
And if it’s worth even going through
… When I’m missing you

Bridge
Just one week without you
Should be an easy thing that’s true
If I didn’t know better
But, dammit I do

Chorus
When I’m missing you
The days and nights seem long
When I’m missing you
Everything right here feels wrong
It makes me question life
And if it’s worth even going through
… When I’m missing you

When I’m missing you

When I’m missing you



Missing You (2025) (Cover)

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)

Meet You In The Middle
timothymichaelmusic
22 AUG 2024

V1
We all love this great country
So we’ve got to end the hate
It ain’t red and blue, it’s me and you
That will determine our fate
Let’s put away the talking points
And start a real conversation
Forget the political rhetoric
And come together as a nation

Chorus
Here are our fears…. Ease them
There’s opportunities… Seize them
Here are our problems… what can we do
We’ve all got dreams… help them come true
It’s gonna take us all
To solve this complicated riddle
If you want to make America great again
I’ll meet you in the middle

V2.
So let’s sit down at the table
And combine to make a plan
Because divided we are gonna fall
But United we will stand
Stop the finger pointing
Quit playing the blame game
Let’s put our heads together
And do something to make a change

Chorus
Here are our fears…. Ease them
There’s opportunities… Seize them
Here are our problems… what can we do
We’ve all got dreams… help them come true
It’s gonna take us all
To solve this complicated riddle
If you want to make America great again
I’ll meet you in the middle

Bridge
We’ve gotta use some common sense
For an agenda that’s inclusive
And find some common middle ground
That always seems elusive

Chorus
Here are our fears…. Ease them
There’s opportunities… Seize them
Here are our problems… what can we do
We’ve all got dreams… help them come true
It’s gonna take us all
To solve this complicated riddle
If you want to make America great again
I’ll meet you in the middle

It’s gonna take us all
To solve this complicated riddle
If you want to make America great again
I’ll meet you in the middle

I’ll meet you in the middle

Meet You In The Middle (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

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)

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)

Short Stop
timothymichaelmusic.com
05 OCT 2022

V1.
I had to flip my shades down
Sun was bright behind her frame.
I’d never seen her here before
But I had to know her name
Sent a note to her seat from the dugout
Asking for a number swap
258-2491
From the shortstop

Chorus
It was a short stop for drinks and dinner
A short stop for dancing and wine
A short stop at Jared to find a ring
‘Cos I had to make her mine
A short stop down on one knee
With a question I had to pop
With tears in her eyes she said yes
To a short stop. To a Shortstop.

V2.
For years she watched from the wive’s seats
She never missed a game
One day gave him a son
A shortstop with junior behind his name
As he played and grew they both knew
That he’d make it to the top
And a short stop became a lifetime
Watching their shortstop.

Chorus
It was a short stop for drinks and dinner
A short stop for dancing and wine
A short stop at Jared to find a ring
‘Cos I had to make her mine
A short stop down on one knee
With a question I had to pop
With tears in her eyes she said yes
To a short stop. To a Shortstop.

Chorus
It was a short stop for drinks and dinner
A short stop for dancing and wine
A short stop at Jared to find a ring
‘Cos I had to make her mine
A short stop down on one knee
With a question I had to pop
With tears in her eyes she said yes
To a short stop. To a Shortstop.

Short Stop (2025) (Cover)

What If (Revised)
timothymichaelmusic
19 MAY 2022
Lyrics – Tim Schlesener BMI 01126229678

V1.
The evil and the righteous 
Are all caught in the same lie
Because the truth is even stranger
And no one questions why
And some will walk in the darkness
While others live in light
And each day’s a constant battle
And there’s no silence in the night.

Chorus
What if this is heaven?
Or maybe this is hell?
And the paths cross one another
Because the world already fell.
And time is only told by counting
Every single grain of sand
What if the Holy Spirit is the wind
And God is all the land

V2.
Our paths are interwoven
Like a quilt covering the shame
Everyone is pointing fingers
But no one takes the blame
Smoke and mirrors hide the truth
Will we ever really know?
The condition of the heart
Determines the route that each man goes.

Chorus
What if this is heaven?
Or maybe this is hell?
And the paths cross one another
Because the world already fell.
And time is only told by counting
Every single grain of sand
What if the Holy Spirit is the wind
And God is all the land

Bridge
When lies become the truth
And the truth becomes believed
It’s part of the grand illusion
Because we all have been deceived

Chorus
What if this is heaven?
Or maybe this is hell?
And the paths cross one another
Because the world already fell.
And time is only told by counting
Every single grain of sand
What if the Holy Spirit is the wind
And God is all the land




What If (2025) (Cover5)

Lesson
Timothy Michael Music
07 OCT 2025

V1.
If life’s a game of inches
I feel like I’m a mile away
From catching those dreams I’m chasing
And the prayers I pray
I might be a longshot bet
But I’m gonna find a way
My lotto numbers ain’t hit yet
But I know there will come a day

Chorus
Another no,
Another door slammed in my face
But I know
It’s a marathon not a race
I’ll break the curse
With a big ol’ blessing
Sometimes W ends up for the worst
But the L is always the lesson

V2.
I’d rather have crumbs with bums
Than eat steaks with snakes
Keep reaching for the real ones
And throwing back the fakes
Something in my soul
Keeps me reaching for the gold
When the timing’s right
The Good Lord will take control

Chorus
Another no,
Another door slammed in my face
But I know
It’s a marathon not a race
I’ll break the curse
With a big ol’ blessing
Sometimes W end up for the worst
But the L is always the lesson


Bridge
The No’s will turn to yes
And the maybe’s will disappear
‘Cos faith over fear
Is gonna make one hell of a year

Chorus
Another no,
Another door slammed in my face
But I know
It’s a marathon not a race
I’ll break the curse
With a big ol’ blessing
Sometimes W’s end up for the worst
But the L is always the lesson

Sometimes W’s end up for the worst
But the L is always the lesson










Lesson (2025) (Cover)

Old Keys
TimothyMichaelMusic
13 OCT 2021

V1.
The key to leaving behind the past
Is to lock it up and walk away.
And if I never shut that door
I’d always be tempted to stay
But this door looks like a mirror
And this reflection’s starting to show it
It don’t take much to quit 
And I’ll be gone before you know it.

Chorus
In the junk drawer in my kitchen
There’s a ring that’s filled with keys
They unlock everything I’ve owned
And they aid in my disease
I never want to turn back time
And be the things I was before
I’d be better off if I lost every one,
Because old keys don’t open new doors.

V2.
There’s the key to my first apartment.
The one we shared before I got burned
And the keys to every car I’ve crashed
And the lessons that I learned.
The keys to my failed hopes and dreams
The ones that you begged me to start.
And then there’s the key I hate the most
The one that unlocks my great big heart.

Chorus
In the junk drawer in my kitchen
There’s a ring that’s filled with keys
They unlock everything I’ve owned
And they aid in my disease
I never want to turn back time
And be the things I was before
I’d be better off if I lost every one,
Because old keys don’t open new doors

Bridge
The key to moving forward
And the key to moving on
Are the only keys I’m taking 
‘Cos I’m packed up and gone

Chorus
In the junk drawer in my kitchen
There’s a ring that’s filled with keys
They unlock everything I’ve owned
And they aid in my disease
I never want to turn back time
And be all the things I was before
I’d be better off if I lost every one,
Because old keys don’t open new doors



Old Keys (2025)

Sucker Punched
TimothyMichaelMusic
08 SEP 2025

V1.
Oh, man of God
Come join the fight
You can’t play it safe
If you want meaning in your life
Do you think that Jesus promised
To make all your dreams come true?
He said He’d be there in your corner
Fighting the good fight with you

Chorus
I can do hard things.
I was born for this.
Open war is cast upon us
A life of purpose requires risk
The line between good and evil
Cuts through the heart of every man
I’ll stand and fight against it
So I’m not sucker punched again

V2.
Good vibes can’t be the focus
Nor approval though good deeds
I can’t life hack my way to Heaven
If I make it all about me.
It’s focused faithful acts of intention
Not random acts of kindness
I’m gonna fight my way to Heaven
When we leave this world behind us

Chorus
I can do hard things.
I was born for this.
Open war is cast upon us
A life of purpose requires risk
The line between good and evil
Cuts through the heart of every man
I’ll stand and fight against it
So I’m not sucker punched again


Bridge
Righteousness, peace and joy
Only come when you bend the knee
Go all in with Jesus
And the fight will set you free

Chorus
I can do hard things.
I was born for this.
Open war is cast upon us
A life of purpose requires risk
The line between good and evil
Cuts through the heart of every man
I’ll stand and fight against it
So I’m not sucker punched again

So I’m not sucker punched again





Sucker Punched (Cover)

Addicted To Me
timothymichaelmusic
01 OCT 2023

V1
I’ve got a sparkling personality
When I’m mixed with something clear
And if the game’s on TV
You won’t find me without a beer
When I shoot tequila
I’m quite the sight to see

Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me

Chorus
We’re quite the combination 
Mixed as a tropical libation
We never miss the opportunity
(Break)
I’m pretty fun on punch and rum
So pour me up another one
Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me
Addicted to Me

V2
Whiskey makes me take more chances
With my epic bar room dances
My wild side starts feeling way too free

I’d hate to contradict ‘em
What if alcohol’s the victim
And it’s the one that needs to be set free

Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me

Chorus
We’re quite the combination 
Mixed as a tropical libation
We never miss the opportunity
I’m pretty fun on punch and rum
So pour me up another one
Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me

Bridge
It wasn’t what I was expecting
Some folks say I’m deflecting
And others simply see it’s sad but true
But If you start to thinking
About all the things you’re drinking
Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to you too.

Chorus
We’re quite the combination 
Mixed as a tropical libation
We never miss the opportunity

I’m pretty fun on punch and rum
So pour me up another one
Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me

Maybe the alcohol’s addicted to me


Addicted To Me (2025) (Cover)

Under Every Bridge
Timothymichaelmusic
21 SEP 2023

V1.
Not a single stop light
Too small for a Walmart
But we turned finding trouble
Into a work of art
We sailed that Silverado
Toward things that were forbidden
And followed the treasure map
To where the bottles were hidden

Chorus
We’d hit that first bridge south of town
Even though it seemed so risky
We’d climb out with Coke on ice
‘Cos that’s where we hid the whiskey
Didn’t have to be a weekend
To find a party where we lived
And if you’re out near my home town
There’s a bottle under every bridge

V2
Cranked up and country cruising
We’d head west towards the sun
“Pirate Bridge” near Johnson’s place
Is where we hid the rum.
We saved tequila for the lake
And meet the girls around 9 o’clock
And when they smiled it got wet and wild
And the clothes were coming off.

Chorus
We’d hit that first bridge south of town
Even though it seemed so risky
We’d climb out with Coke on ice
‘Cos that’s where we hid the whiskey
Didn’t have to be a weekend
To find a party where we lived
And if you’re out near my home town
There’s a bottle under every bridge

Bridge
Not one of us was old enough
But no one seemed to care
Ain’t no rules for a bunch of fools
That will always take the dare

Chorus
We’d hit that first bridge south of town
Even though it seemed so risky
We’d climb out with Coke on ice
‘Cos that’s where we hid the whiskey
Didn’t have to be a weekend
To find a party where we lived
And if you’re out near my home town
There’s a bottle under every bridge

Didn’t have to be a weekend
To find a party where we lived
And if you’re out near my home town
There’s a bottle under every bridge

There’s a bottle under every bridge

There’s a bottle under every bridge


Under Every Bridge (Cover)

Strongest Thing I See
timothymichaelmusic
29 SEP 2023

V1.
Today life beat me to the punch
And held me on the ropes
With each blow that was landed
I started losing hope
And everything I’m facing
Feels like another bout I’m losing
I could run back to the bottle
Or I can fight the urge for boozing

Chorus
I can see right through the vodka
And the rum’s still pretty clear
When I need a friend to lean on
I won’t find one in the beer
The demons in the whiskey
Ain’t gonna get the best of me
My reflection in the mirror
Is the strongest thing I see

V2
Duck and cover, bob and weave
I’ll show life what I’ve got
Jab and move, defend the heart
And wait to take my shot
This old fight might take all night
But round by round I’ll make it
Stick to the plan, they’ll raise my hand
Pound for pound I am the greatest

Chorus
‘Cos I can see right through the vodka
And the rum’s still pretty clear
When I need a friend to lean on
I won’t find one in the beer
The demons in the whiskey
Ain’t gonna get the best of me
My reflection in the mirror
Is the strongest thing I see
Bridge
So I’ll two step around the bottle
My whining don’t need the wine
And pour some ice cold water
On these open wounds of mine]

Chorus
‘Cos I can see right through the vodka
And the rum’s still pretty clear
When I need a friend to lean on
I won’t find one in the beer
The demons in the whiskey
Ain’t gonna get the best of me
My reflection in the mirror
Is the strongest thing I see

My reflection in the mirror
Is the strongest thing I see








Strongest Thing I See (2025) (Cover)

“The Unexpected” 
TimothyMichaelMusic
20OCT 2020

V1.
It’s not my style to have a plan
Living in the moment when I can
Make it up as I go, 
knowing it’s not perfected.

Living it up, and taking it in.
Then I’m shifting on the fly again
And always thanking God 
for the unexpected

Chorus 1:
It’s a call from a friend right out of the blue
With just the perfect thing to do.
It’s a sunrise when you thought you’d sleep in
And the things you may never do again

It’s snuggling up close, it’s hugs from behind
It’s taking a breath and catching a sign
It’s taking the chance, placing the bet
And all the stuff I never will forget.

Opportunities seized for things 
I might not have selected
Because you can’t schedule up the unexpected.

V2.
So I’m saying yes and going with the flow
Being open to options I didn’t know
And living the life I never knew 
that I was destined.

I’ll take that shot when the odds are thin.
Just go all out and go all in
And thank the Lord 
for the unexpected.

Chorus 2:
It’s hearing the words I love you 
For the very first time.
It’s the faith and hope
Knowing God will provide.

It’s a surprise wedding proposal
From a twist of fate
A night that changed your life
All from a blind date

It’s hearing your child’s voice 
When they probably could have just texted
The best moments in life come 
from the unexpected

Musical Bridge

Chorus 1:
It’s a call from a friend right out of the blue
With just the perfect thing to do.
It’s a sunrise when you thought you’d sleep in
And the things you may never do again

It’s snuggling up close, it’s hugs from behind
It’s taking a breath and catching a sign
It’s taking the chance, placing the bet
And all the stuff I never will forget.

Opportunities seized for things 
I might not have selected
Because you just can’t schedule up
 the unexpected.



The Unexpected (5-2025)

Let Your Imagination Run (Final)
timothymichaelmusic.com
05 JUL 2023

V1.
This same old same old dejavu
I need a getaway with you
And get out of the doldrums
I’m ready for some fun
The sand and sea and sun
Tropical tunes and steel drums
And I’m sure I’m not the only one,
So babe let your imagination run.

Chorus 1
My favorite way to get you smiling
Is floating through the Virgin Islands
Set our clocks to island time
Unwind and leave our cares behind
Summer tans and happy tunes
Are all included with the room.
The fun here don’t stop with the setting sun
Go on and let your imagination run

{Instrumental]

V2.
What if we just call this home
We can work from anywhere on the globe
Where the sun is shining all day long
Just strum along and sing some songs
Babe, you know I got your back.
This might be a great life hack
Could be the coolest thing we’ve ever done.
………..

Chorus 2
Or we can take it to the Florida Keys
Ain’t much chance that place will freeze
We could be our story’s heroes
Hanging out at Mile Zero
Island hopping hand in hand
Dock the boat right on the sand
Life sure would be a lot more fun
Go on and let your imagination run

[Instrumental]

Bridge
All our favorite spots on earth
Are half submerged in salty surf.
According to my navigation calculator
The finish line is close to the equator.

Chorus 2
Or we can take it to the Florida Keys
Ain’t much chance that place will freeze
We could be our story’s heroes
Hanging out at Mile Zero
Island hopping hand in hand
Dock the boat right on the sand
Life sure would be a lot more fun
Go on and let your imagination run

Go on and let your imagination run

Go on and let your imagination run







Let Your Imagination Run (Cover)

I Don’t Make Mistakes
Whitney Schlesener/Tim Schlesener
22 JAN 2024

V1.
I remember like it was yesterday
When your heart beat filled the room
I was scared, and all alone
Didn’t know what I should do 

The nurse asked If I was really ready
The monitor screen flashed, and then
A picture of your heart beating inside me
She kindly asked me once again

Pre
I fell into a peaceful trance
He calmly said just give her a chance

Chorus
The voice of Jesus
Said please don’t do this
Take a look at her beautiful face
She’ll do great things
She deserves your love 
You’ll find amazing grace
I chose you. So trust in me
‘Cos I don’t make mistakes

V2.
Eighteen years has come and gone
And nothing can compare
To your heart beating inside me
That answered all my prayers

Pre
I fell into a peaceful trance
He calmly said just give her a chance

Chorus
The voice of Jesus
Said please don’t do this
Take a look at her beautiful face
She’ll do great things
She deserves your love 
You’ll find amazing grace
I chose you. So trust in me
‘Cos I don’t make mistakes

Bridge
As you smile and wave
From that graduation stage
I’m reminded of that day

Chorus
The voice of Jesus
Said please don’t do this
Take a look at her beautiful face
She’ll do great things
She deserves your love 
You’ll find amazing grace
I chose you. So trust in me
‘Cos I don’t make mistakes

I chose you. So trust in me
‘Cos I don’t make mistakes







I Don't Make Mistakes (2025) (Cover)

Stepping Up The Stairs 
timothymichaelmusic
18 DEC 2023

V1.
I used to run full throttle to the bottom of the bottle
To erase her memory
I’d taken all the blame, swallowed all the shame
Hiding pain so the world can’t see.
When the demons were drowned it was time to turn around
Looking up from the bottom of the pit
Satan’s a traitor there was no elevator
Had to climb the ladder out of it.

Chorus
When I hit rock bottom I guess I’d forgotten
That there’s light beyond the dark.
Time to take control and climb out of the hole.
I just needed a little spark
From flicker to flame there ain’t no shame
No time to be scared
I gotta stop staring up the steps
And start stepping up the stairs

V2.
When the destination is unknown
It’s hard to know the path to take
And when the road ahead starts winding
I’ll take every step in faith.
Making mole hills out of mountains
Ascending to the end
Nothing in life takes more courage 
Than putting myself together again

Chorus
When I hit rock bottom I guess I’d forgotten
That there’s light beyond the dark.
Time to take control and climb out of the hole.
I just needed a little spark
From flicker to flame there ain’t no shame
No time to be scared
I gotta stop staring up the steps
And start stepping up the stairs

Bridge
I’ve been knocked down a thousand ways
But I get back up every time
And when I reach the peak
I see the steps were worth the climb

Chorus
When I hit rock bottom I guess I’d forgotten
That there’s light beyond the dark.
Time to take control and climb out of the hole.
I just needed a little spark
From flicker to flame there ain’t no shame
No time to be scared
I gotta stop staring up the steps
And start stepping up the stairs

I just gotta stop staring up the steps 
And start stepping up the stairs





Stepping Up The Stairs (5-2025)

Into The Fire (Final 8/12)
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 
I got it all off my chest this time
Burning your memory out of my mind

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) (Remix) (Cover Female)

Knight In Shining F-150
Timothymichaelmusic
Tim Schlesener/ Melissa Coston
16 NOV 2024

V1.
Didn’t want to go anyway
Another sucky single Saturday
But I was on my way…
…. In the rain

Traffic was hell that day
Got headed the wrong way
A wreck in the fast lane
…. And I prayed

I was hydroplaning on four bald tires
Cross the ditch to the barbed wire
Not where I wanted
…. To be
Headlights shining on my door
My hero in his four by four
Riding in…
… and saving me

Chorus
He didn’t have armor
Don’t need a sword
He stays locked and loaded
And ladies good Lord…
…That man in his Ford

He’s rough around the edges
But loves me gently
Hi – yo Silver away
He’s my Knight in shining…
… F-150

V2.
Most days I’m a hot mess
A damned damsel in distress
… And he’s John Wayne

When I need rescuing again
He flies in like Superman…
… And I’m his Lois Lane

Chorus
He didn’t have armor
Don’t need a sword
He stays locked and loaded
And ladies good Lord…
…That man in his Ford

He’s rough around the edges
But loves me gently
Hi – yo Silver away
He’s my Knight in shining…
… F-150

Bridge
But I rescue him back
…every chance that I can
I’m his Wonderwoman
…and he’s my damn good man

Chorus
He didn’t have armor
Don’t need a sword
He stays locked and loaded
And ladies good Lord…
…That man in his Ford

He’s rough around the edges
But loves me gently
Hi – yo Silver away
He’s my Knight in shining…
… F-150

He’s might Knight in shining…
… F-150









Knight In Shining F-150 (5-2025)

Together
TimothyMichaelMusic
24 OCT 2025

V1.
What started off as singles
Spinning at forty-five
One hit wonders
Just beginning our love life
Like the needle in the groove
We found some harmony
The more I got to know you
Words started pouring out of me

Chorus
The sad songs make us smile
Cheating songs keep us faithful
Through the best of times or trials
And even when the days are painful
Truth laid over just three chords
Blessings coming from the Lord
Sunny skies or stormy weather
We’re Stronger when we stand 
… Together

V2.
The chorus found the verses
We started to create
Music built our family album            
Spinning at seventy-eight
Kids and constant chaos
Hopes and dreams and fears
Enough trials and tribulations
Both sad and happy tears

Chorus
The sad songs make us smile
Cheating songs keep us faithful
Through the best of times or trials
And even when the days are painful
Truth laid over just three chords
Blessings coming from the Lord
Sunny skies or stormy weather
We’re Stronger when we stand 
… Together


Bridge
Our story’s one of one
A day dreamer won’t believe it
Even with you by my side
It took a miracle to weave it

Chorus
The sad songs make us smile
Cheating songs keep us faithful
Through the best of times or trials
And even when the days are painful
Truth laid over just three chords
Blessings coming from the Lord
Sunny skies or stormy weather
We’re Stronger when we stand 
… Together




Together (2025-Duet)

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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