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

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

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

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

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

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

Just catch and release

Catch And Release MIX01

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oh let ‘em talk
Let ‘em talk

Let Em Talk MIXREC01

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

So Bar So Good MIX02

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

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

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

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

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

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

Running Out of Next Times 44-16  New

Hideaway Nation
Published by TimothyMichaelMusic.com
31 DEC 2019

V1
Never knew that I could, live a life that’s this good
This place is oneheck of a find.
Nicest people you’ll meet. Every day is a treat
Nestled here in the East Texas pines.

Kayaks out in the sun, boats buzzing by having fun.
And a patio party tonight.
Favorite band playing tunes, dancing in the ball room
And everyone’s feeling alright

Chorus
Hideaway Nation. … Staycation.
Living life on a permanent vacation
Fishing lakes and swimming pools
Me and my buddies are golfing fools.
Resort living. What a sensation.
Living the dream in Hideaway Nation

V2.
Fishing for bass on a lake of pure glass
Water reflecting the pines.
More time for golf now it seems. Hitting fairways and greens
Keeping birdie putts rolling on line.
Amazing friends to share life, nature and wildlife
Come on down and I’ll buy you a beer.
No matter where we roam, blessed to call this place home
There’s nothing like what we’ve got here.

Chorus
Hideaway Nation. Staycation.
Living life on a permanent vacation
Fishing lakes and swimming pools
Me and my buddies are some golfing fools.
Resort living. What a sensation.
Living the dream in Hideaway Nation.

Bridge
You know you want to so you might as well
You’re gonna love it I can already tell

Chorus
Hideaway Nation. Staycation.
Living life on a permanent vacation
Fishing lakes and swimming pools
Me and my buddies are some golfing fools.
Resort living. What a sensation.
Living the dream in Hideaway Nation.

Living the dream in Hideaway Nation

Hideaway Nation















Hideaway Nation (2024)

I've Never Fought Harder
TimothyMichaelMusic
24 OCT 2024

V1.
Tempers flared to a boil from
Emotions unchecked on simmer
And we fell out of love 
Between summer and winter
Our hearts grew colder
As the hate burned stronger
We both knew that this marriage
Couldn’t last any longer

Chorus
We fought about money
We fought about kids
Hell, we fought about 
Every damn thing we did.
We fought about me
We fought about you
We fought about all
The things we couldn’t undo
When it was finally over
We hung up the gloves
I know I’ve never fought harder
…To not be in love

V2.
It took so much longer
To fall out than fall in
Our beautiful beginning
Turned into a horrible end
Instead of heart to heart
We went toe to toe
Our head to head battle
Was  the final blow

Chorus
We fought about money
We fought about kids
Hell, we fought about 
Every damn thing we did.
We fought about me
We fought about you
We fought about all
The things we couldn’t undo
When it was finally over
We hung up the gloves
I know I’ve never fought harder
To not be in love

Bridge
Now that the fighting is finally through
I can’t wait for you to turn
Into just someone I knew

Chorus
We fought about money
We fought about kids
Hell, we fought about 
Every damn thing we did.
We fought about me
We fought about you
We fought about all
The things we couldn’t undo
When it was finally over
We hung up the gloves
I know I’ve never fought harder
To not be in love

I know I’ve never fought harder
To not be in love

To not be in love

I've Never Fought Harder - April Smith

Broke My Rose Colored Glasses 
April Smith/ Tim Schlesener
NOV 2024

Verse: 
Laundry list of reasons 
I should have walked out that door
Promises were made 
and chances given once more
But tonight as I watched 
Your taillights fade into blue 
Everything inside of me 
shattered and then I knew. 

Chorus: 
You broke my rose colored glasses 
And nothing can be the same 
You twisted, turned ‘em, 
and just damn near burned ‘em in flames 
Yeah you broke my rose colored glasses today. 

Verse: 
Maybe someday I’ll agree
Your leaving was good for me 
Everyone just says to 
give it some time and I’ll see 
But my vision’s just a blur
My heart’s flame is turned to smoke
My rose colored glasses
Ain’t the only thing you broke


Chorus: 
You broke my rose colored glasses 
And nothing can be the same 
You twisted, turned ‘em, 
and just damn near burned ‘em in flames 
Yeah you broke my rose colored glasses today. 

Bridge:
 Now I’ve begged you and pleaded 
and driven myself insane 
The problem’s not me it’s you 
You ain’t ever gonna change 

Chorus: 
You broke my rose colored glasses 
And nothing can be the same 
You twisted, turned ‘em, 
and just damn near burned ‘em in flames 
Yeah you broke my rose colored glasses today. 

You twisted, turned ‘em, 
and just damn near burned ‘em in flames 
Yeah you broke my rose colored glasses today. 

you broke my rose colored glasses 








Rose Colored Glasses - April Smith

Blondes In Black Cars
TimothyMichaelMusic
30 NOV 2024

V1.
Like a bat out of hell
Strapped in that black camaro
Her path’s a long way
From the straight and narrow

Fueled by stranger things
Buried deep in her marrow
Whichever way the wind blows
She’s riding danger;s arrow

Chorus
Blondes in black cars 
Run a little hotter 
And she’s got her 
Right Foot buried on the gas

Chasing life in the fast lane
With a classic mix of tunes from her past

Living like a rockstar
There  ain’t nobody hotter than they are

Blondes in black cars
Blondes in black cars


V2.
She’s hot wheels on asphalt
But it ain’t my fault
Her tank is full of dreams and wishes

Out chasing good times and riches
Just keep it between the ditches

Chorus
Blondes in black cars 
Run a little hotter 
And she’s got her 
Right Foot buried on the gas

Chasing life in the fast lane
With a classic mix of tunes from her past

Living like a of rockstar
There ain’t nobody hotter than they are

Blondes in black cars
Blondes in black cars

Bridge
When her engine revs
And that blonde hair starts to fly
She gets that little glimmer in her eye

Chorus
Blondes in black cars 
Run a little hotter 
And she’s got her 
Right Foot buried on the gas

Chasing life in the fast lane
With a classic mix of tunes from her past

Living like a of rockstar
There ain’t nobody hotter than they are
Blondes in Black Cars

Outro
Blondes in black cars
Blondes in black cars

Blondes in black cars
Blondes in black cars

Blondes In Black Cars (2025)

The Edge
timothymichaelmusic
04 JUL 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

Over the edge

Over the edge



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The Edge (2025)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yeah, I’m just here for a tan

Yeah I’m just here for a tan



Just Here For A Tan (2025)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



May-Cation (2025)


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

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

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

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

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

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

Music heals and it made us right again.

[End Song]


Right Again (2025)

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!

Catch And Release MIX01

Timothy Michael Music - SONGWRITER