Daddy’s Heart
Published by timothymichaelmusic
28 FEB 2024

V1.
A couple blonde-haired little cuties
Future blue-eyed Texas beauties
Cuddled up, one in each arm
Huddled in my daddy space
Big smile stretched across my face
These two sure can turn on the charm

Pre-chorus
They look just like their mother
But they fight like me
The unconditional love that I’ve discovered
Made me the man I’m meant to be

Chorus
I’m melted by their smiles
God’s perfect works of art
I may be wrapped around their fingers
But they’re wrapped around Daddy’s heart

V2.
Day by day they’re changing
So I keep rearranging
My days to spend more time with them
‘Cos time will come too soon
When I walk in their room
And only find pictures of them

Pre-chorus
They look just like their mother
But you can bet they fight like me
The unconditional love that I’ve discovered
Made me the man I’m meant to be

Chorus
I’m melted by their smiles
God’s perfect works of art
I may be wrapped around their fingers
But they’re wrapped around Daddy’s heart

Bridge
It ain’t hard to see my heart changing me
Once those girls became my priority

Pre-chorus
They look just like their mother
But you can bet they fight like me
The unconditional love that I’ve discovered
Made me the man I’m meant to be

Chorus
I’m melted by their smiles
God’s perfect works of art
I may be wrapped around their fingers
But they’re wrapped around Daddy’s heart

Chorus
I’m melted by their smiles
God’s perfect works of art
I may be wrapped around their fingers
But they’re wrapped around Daddy’s heart

Wrapped around Daddy’s Heart

Daddy's Heart

Truly, Truly
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
17 JUN 2024

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

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

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

[Instrumental]

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

It’s Offensively exclusive
‘Cos there’s only one way in
Yet it’s radically inclusive
And everyone is welcome

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

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

It’s Offensively exclusive
‘Cos there’s only one way in
Yet it’s radically inclusive
And everyone is welcome

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

[Instrumental]

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

Truly, truly I Am

Truly, truly I am

Truly, Truly (1)

Cold Beer and Concussions
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
01 SEP 2022

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cold beer and concussions

Cold beer and concussions

Cold Beer And Concussions (1)

Right On Ya
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
29 JUL 2022

V1.
I knew the moment that I saw you 
That you were gonna change my life
Life hits you like a ton of bricks
When it’s love at first sight.
I’d never known what I was looking for
So imagine my surprise.
Tonight’s feelin’ pretty special 
Maybe it’s our lucky night.

Chorus:
My my, right before my eyes
The face that’s in my dreams
A smile that lights up every room
And the prettiest eyes I’ve ever seen
All the right things in all the right places
Girl you’ve got it and I want ya
You might be walking away from me
But I’ve got my eyes right on ya.

V2.
That look when I know that you see me
It’s a flirt you can’t deny
Just a glance makes my heart skip a beat 
Every time you walk by
I wish you’d stop and talk to me
Make some plans and set a date
Share a dance or hold my hand
Girl I can’t hardly wait.

Chorus:
My my, Right before my eyes	
The face that’s in my dreams
A smile that lights up every room
And the prettiest eyes I’ve ever seen.
All the right things in all the right places
Girl you’ve got it and I want ya.
You might be walking away from me
But I’ve got my eyes right on ya.

Bridge:
Girl, I’m admiring everything that you’ve got
Give me a nod so I know it’s time to take my shot.

Chorus:
My my, right before my eyes
The face that’s in my dreams
A smile that lights up every room
And the prettiest eyes I’ve ever seen.
All the right things in all the right places
Girl you’ve got it and I want ya.
You might be walking away from me,
But I’ve got my eyes right on ya.

All the right things in all the right places
Girl you’ve got it and I want ya.
You might be walking away from me,
But I’ve got my eyes right on ya.

I’ve got my eyes right on ya

Yeah, I’ve got my eyes right on ya

Right On Ya (2)

Buy More Time
Tim Schlesener
04 MAY 2022

V1.
A penny for your thoughts about
Your million dollar dreams
Next year you’ll be out on your own
Tell me all your crazy schemes
Your childhood vanished into a scrapbook
Where I keep those memories
I’ll be doing my best in the empty nest
Just your old man and me

Chorus
I’d like to buy a minute 
Just to sit and brush your hair
Or watch you play another game
Cheerleader mom was always there
I’d like to buy your jokes at breakfast
Heck, I’d even pay for a fight
Right now, I can’t even afford to cry
Wondering how I can buy more time.

V2.
Tossing quarters into a wishing well
Before I head back home
Just like those coins in the fountain
I’m drowning in alone.
My two cents would be money well spent
If I could buy a day with you
And we could live a day from the scrapbook
Of all the time I spent with you

Chorus
I’d like to buy a minute 
Just to sit and brush your hair
Or watch you play another game
Cheerleader mom was always there
I’d like to buy jokes at breakfast
Heck, I’d even pay for a fight
Right now, I can’t even afford to cry
Wondering how I can buy more time

Bridge
Don’t wish away the hard days
Because they all had silver linings
And I’d give everything I’ve ever earned
To buy just a little more time

Chorus
I’d like to buy a minute 
Just to sit and brush your hair
Or watch you play another game
Cheerleader mom was always there
I’d like to buy your jokes at breakfast
Heck, I’d even pay for a fight
Right now, I can’t even afford to cry
Wondering how I can buy more time.

I can’t even afford to cry
Wondering how I can buy more time

Wondering how I can buy more time

[End Song]

Buy More Time (3)

There’s No You
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
20 DEC 2019

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

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

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

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

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

[Chorus}
To tangle it takes two, and you two can’t unscrew
And for the rest of my life there is no you.
There’s no you. There’s no you.

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

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

[Instrumental]

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

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

There’s no you

There’s no you

There's No You (1)

Mine
Published by Tim Schlesener
Timothymichaelmusic.com  02/14/2021

v1
Sunlight through the window blinds supplies a sweet alarm
Your body pressing next to me provides a sense of warmth
I push your hair out of your eyes. You’re startled back to life
A sleepy smile upon your face. You press your lips to mine
The bed’s a mess, we’re barely dressed, my all-time favorite start
Precious moments spent together held forever in my heart
We stagger to the coffee pot to clear away the wine
My favorite days they all begin with mornings that you’re mine.

Chorus
It doesn’t happen every day in the busy-ness of life
The clock dissects days into hours and cuts them like a knife.
Before we know it we start to blow it and together gets replaced
Instead of spending time together all we’ve created here is space
Let’s take our time when we’re side by side. There’s no need to rush.
Me and you flow right on cue with a sweet and simple touch.
When I think of you, I know it’s true. I say it all the time
The sweetest moments in my life are the days that you are mine

V2.
But when the day is finished and we come back as one
Put away the mess, remove the stress and start to have some fun.
In the quiet of the evening we greet with sweet embrace
For all we do and what we go through just to get some face to face
You snuggle on the couch with me and share a glass of wine
The world just seems to melt away when we see eye to eye
As the moonlight shines through the window blinds it starts to tranquilize
My favorite days will always end with evenings that you’re mine

Chorus
It doesn’t happen every day in the busy-ness of life
The clock dissects days into hours and cuts them like a knife.
Before we know it we start to blow it and together gets replaced
Instead of spending time together all we’ve created here is space
Take our time when we’re side by side. There’s no need to rush.
Me and you flow right on cue with a sweet and simple touch
When I think of you, I know it’s true. I say it all the time
The sweetest moments in my life are the days that you are mine
The sweetest moments in my life are the days that you are mine

Mine (3)

Double, Strong and Tall
Published by timotheymichaelmusic.com
11 MAY 2022


V1
Too much on my plate to be on time
And I still needed to get
A cup of coffee for my morning
Because the bar ain’t open yet.
Herding cats and fighting fires
It’s just another day
I’m already ready for Five o’clock
Need to find a better way

Chorus
This feels like a month of Mondays
Every day’s another trial
I just need to turn my brain off
And be someone else for a while
I need a drink and some time to think
I feel like I’ve hit the wall
Mix it the way I like my men
Make mine double strong and tall.

V2
I’m stuck in meetings all day long
And sometimes half the night
I just want to disappear
Off the map and out of sight
It’s no mistake. I need a break
I ain’t designed for this grind
Take me away to a beach somewhere
Before I lose my mind


Chorus
This feels like a month of Mondays
Every day’s another trial
I just need to turn my brain off
And be someone else for a while
I need a drink and some time to think
I feel like I’ve hit the wall
Mix it the way I like my men
Make mine double strong and tall.

Bridge
Mix it strong or serve them straight
Shots might do the trick
I just need some fast relief
So make it hard and quick



Chorus
This feels like a month of Mondays
Every day’s another trial
I just need to turn my brain off
And be someone else for a while
I need a drink and some time to think
I feel like I’ve hit the wall
Mix it the way I like my men
Make mine double strong and tall.

Make mine double strong and tall

A double strong and tall

{Instrumental]

I need a drink and sometime to think
I feel like I’ve hit the wall
Mix it the way I like my men
Make mine double strong and tall.

Make mine double strong and tall.

A double strong and tall

Double, Strong And Tall (1)

Time Doesn’t Run Backwards
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
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
No, it don’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
Thank God we got a second chance
To build a love that lasts
And live the kind of romance
Where we don’t look 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
No, it don’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
No, it don’t run backwards


No, it don’t run backwards

Time Doesn't Run Backwards (4)

My Mistakes
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
06 MAR 2023

V1.
It’s always been the hard way
When it comes to me and you
It’s miles of broken promises
And things I can’t undo
I always choose the rocky road
When there’s an easy path to take
It’s the reason I’m here all alone
Learning from my mistakes

Chorus
Give me a book
I’ll read it.
Teach me a  class
I probably need it
Seems like I always learn the most
When mine’s the heart that breaks
Lessons are the gift from my mistakes
Lessons are the gift from my mistakes

V2. (Repeats twice with chorus)
Lord knows I’ve had my chances
To figure my life out
Just when I think I’ve got it
My thoughts get filled with doubt
Philosophy and theory
Never give me much return.
Watching leads to doing
But failure’s the way I choose to learn.

Chorus
Give me a book
I’ll read it.
Teach me a  class
I probably need it
Seems like I learn the most
When mine’s the heart that breaks
Lessons are the gift from my mistakes
Lessons are the gift from my mistakes

Bridge
…If only …
…We had do-overs…
I could fix the hearts I’ve broken

Chorus
Give me a book
I’ll read it.
Teach me a  class
I probably need it
Seems like I learn the most
When mine’s the heart that breaks
Lessons are the gift from my mistakes
Lessons are the gift from my mistakes

My mistakes

My mistakes

[End Song]

My Mistakes

Recycled
Published by Tim Schlesener, timothymichaelmusic.com
5 OCT 2020

V1.
Damned if you don’t or if you do.
Is this really even you?
Or 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 afar
Fake it til I make it.
It’s my claim if I’ll just stake it.
But wherever it is that you go there you are.

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.

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

Lyricist looking for co-writes for pitches to Nashville. Primarily country genre. Mid 50s, married. 6 kids and 9 grandkids in a beautifully blended family. Enjoys golf, working out, nature/lakes, and listening to live music every chance I get!

Daddy's Heart

Timothy Michael Music - SONGWRITER

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