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)

Serendipity 
TimothyMichaelmusic
01 AUG 2023
Tim Schlesener, BMI 01126229678

V1.
What a stunning twist of fate
That we got a second first date
It ain’t a fluke or coincidence
But what a lucky happenchance
To paint this life with all red strokes
And breathe love into our ghosts
Another chapter in our history
Of the story of you and me

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

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

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

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

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


Serendipity (2025 male)

Time Doesn’t Run Backwards
timothymichaelmusic
08 JUN 2023

V1. 
Choices in the moment
Decisions tracked in time
Moving on without you then
Still messes with my mind
I try not to think about it
‘Cos it’s a lot to unpack
The years we chose to live apart
We’ll never get those back

Chorus 
There are things I might do different
But then what we have now would change
I could have done it better
But it wouldn’t be the same
When I think of all the should have beens 
Those questions go unanswered 
Wish I could rewind….But time
Doesn’t run backwards

V2.
Now our lives are blended
What’s mine is yours and yours is mine
And the kids are all of ours
Like there’s only one bloodline
[male]
Too many silver linings in our lives
To wish away the past
You may not have been my first love
But you’ll damn sure be my last.

Chorus
There are things I might do different
But then what we have now would change
I could have done it better
But it wouldn’t be the same
When I think of all the should have beens  
Those questions go unanswered 
Wish I could rewind…..But time
Doesn’t run backwards

Bridge
I guess it’s probably better not knowing
And let time keep heading the way that it’s going

Chorus 
There are things I might do different
But then what we have now would change
I could have done it better
But it wouldn’t be the same
When I think of all the should have beens
Those questions go unanswered
Wish I could rewind… but time
Doesn’t run backwards

Wish I could rewind… but time
Doesn’t run backwards










Time Doesn't Run Backwards (5)

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

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)

Backwoods
02 JUN 2024
Melissa Coston/Tim Schlesener

V1
This work week is gettin to me
It’s written all over my face I
Don’t wanna go to them downtown bars 
I need a little change of pace 
Gas up that F150 
And say baby I’m on the way
Drive an hour down 40 
And ride past the lake 

Chorus
Down to the backwoods 
Where the moons our spotlight
With a fire a burning Like the stars so bright 
We’ll dance to some George Strait
Do our soul some good 
Let’s get out of this city 
And into the backwoods 
I just need some peace I just need some you 
Get out of the city And into them backwoods
Them Backwoods

Verse 2
I like my job and it’s pays the bills 
But I still have those weeks 
The boss man , the people, 
hell the paperwork’s  all getting to me 
I don’t want no neon lights 
Just some good ole fashion trees
I’ll inhale ….exhale 
if you know what I mean
 
Chorus
So take me Down to the backwoods 
Where the moons our spotlight 
With a fire a burning Like the stars so bright 
We’ll dance to some Alan Jackson 
Do our soul some good 
Let’s get out of this city And into the backwoods 
I just need some peace I just need some you 
Get out of the city And into them backwoods
Yeah, them backwoods

Bridge
I’m much too young to feel this damn old
The Backwoods connects me with my sou
Girl, I’m shameless when it comes to loving you
Dancing in the dark to so Garth Brooks

Chorus
So take me down to the Backwoods 
Where the moons our spotlight 
With a fire a burning like the stars so bright 
We’ll dance to some George Strait
Do our soul some good 
Let’s get out of this city And into the backwoods 
I just need some peace I just need some you 
Get out of the city And into them backwoods
Yeah, them backwoods

Yeah, them backwoods

I just need some peace I just need some you 
Get out of the city And into them backwoods
Yeah, them backwoods

Yeah, them backwoods







Backwoods (2025-Remix)

Everything I’d Missed
Timothy Michael Music
21 AUG 2025

V1.
It wasn’t goodbye that ruined me
It was the promises I’d broken
The heart that I’d left shattered
The lies I knew I’d spoken
Couldn’t look her in the eye
I wasn’t strong enough to stay
I left her with my silence
When there was so much left to say

Chorus
I wish I’d had the courage
To grow up and become a man
‘Cos time can heal old wounds
Destiny makes plans

Calls and conversations
Can lead to face to face
Heart to heart
Can take you to a better place

I’m praying for a moment
For just one more kiss
And to tell her 
She’s everything I miss

V2.
When she whispered my name
All I felt was shame
All the time we’d lost
I knew I was to blame
But she gave me grace
Like it came from God above
There’s no keeping score 
In the game of love

Chorus
When I finally found the courage
Grew up and became a man
Time healed old wounds
Destiny had plans

Calls and conversations
Finally led to face to face
Heart to heart
Took us to a better place

We knew in that moment
it wasn’t just another kiss
The simple truth is
It was everything we’d missed

Bridge
Love picked up the pieces and helped us to forget
Two shattered hearts living with regret

Chorus
When I finally found the courage
Grew up and became a man
Time healed old wounds
Destiny had plans

Calls and conversations
Finally led to face to face
Heart to heart
Took us to a better place

We knew in that moment
it wasn’t just another kiss
The simple truth is
It was everything we’d missed








Everything I'd Missed

In the Rain With You
timothymichaelmusic
23 AUG 2023

V1
It’s like your body and your mind
Seem a million miles apart
You’re going through the motions
But it’s storming in your heart
It’s hard to make connection
When I see you’re numb and broken
For you love’s just an after thought
Instead of a real emotion

Chorus
The tears fall like a downpour
The dam has broken now.
The cyclone that’s been raging
Has blown all your walls down.
I’m your shelter in the hurricane
I’m going to get you through
I could be dry, but I don’t want to
I’ll stand in the rain with you

V2.
The storms of life keep brewing
Until they run out of energy
But I’m right here with you baby
‘Til we send them back to sea.
On the other side’s a rainbow
Where joy and laughter live.
Let me be your sunshine
By giving all I’ve got to give.

Chorus
The tears fall like a down pour.
The dam is broken now.
The cyclone that’s been raging
Has blown all your walls down.
I’m your shelter in the hurricane
I’m going to get you through
I could be dry, but I don’t want to
I’ll stand in the rain with you.

Bridge
We’re gonna get to brighter days
I’m with you every step of the way

Chorus
The tears fall like a down pour.
The dam is broken now.
The cyclone that’s been raging
Has blown all your walls down.
I’m your shelter in the hurricane
I’m going to get you through
I could be dry, but I don’t want to
I’ll stand in the rain with you

I could be dry, but I don’t want to
I’ll stand in the rain with you.

In the rain with you


In The Rain With You (2025-new) (Remix)

Trouble (I’d like to get into)
timothymichaelmusic
31 JAN 2023

V1.
Looks like you’re here alone
Messin’ with your phone
And your strawberry margarita
Ball cap down low
Hiding your smoke show
And hopin’ nobody sees ya
But you caught my eye
And I’m not sure why
But I’m gonna take a chance
Your next drink’s on me
‘cos I’d like to see
If I can have this dance

Chorus
You’re the kind of trouble
I’d like to get into.
Not the kind for pickup lines
But girl I’ve had a few
Been on the sideline such a long time
So I’m long overdue
And you’re the kind of trouble
I’d like to get into.

V2.
There’s great music here
I’ve been nursing this beer
But this is something to explore
Might be love at first glance
A one night romance
But I think it’s something more
I’m trying to be smooth
Like I’ve got nothin’ to prove
But you hold all the power
Once you’re in my arms
I’m turning on the charm
I tipped the band to play another hour

Chorus
You’re the kind of trouble
I’d like to get into.
Not the kind for pickup lines
But girl I’ve had a few
Been on the sideline such a long time
So I’m long overdue
And you’re the kind of trouble
I’d like to get into.

Bridge
Been watching you for a while
And I’m liking what I see
You got that kind of dangerous smile
That spells trouble with a capital T

Chorus
You’re the kind of trouble
I’d like to get into.
Not the kind for pickup lines
But girl I’ve had a few
Been on the sideline such a long time
So I’m long overdue.
And you’re the kind of trouble
I’d like to get into.

You’re the kind of trouble
I’d like to get into.

You’re the kind of trouble
I’d like to get into








Trouble (I'd Like To Get Into) (2) (Remix)

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!

Backwoods (2025-Remix)

Timothy Michael Music - SONGWRITER