Serendipity 
TimothyMichaelmusic
05 FEB 2025
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 love’s red strokes
And breathe love into our ghosts
It’s a story I can barely believe
Did I find you or did you find 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 babe you’re 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.
I guess only time will tell
But this chapter’s starting well
A happy ending for these two hearts
In this star-crossed fairytale of ours

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 babe you’re 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 babe you’re makin’ my heart race
Those butterflies from way back then
Are back flapping their wings again
And the magic happened flawlessly
Sweet Serendipity

Sweet Serendipity

Sweet Serendipity


Serendipity (2025-duet)

A heartfelt country tribute to a quiet man who spoke volumes. "Johnpa" captures the essence of a gentle shepherd, a family man, and a soul deeply connected to nature and his casita. Inspired by true memories and written in the spirit of Turnpike Troubadours-style storytelling, this song honors the legacy of a beloved husband, father, and grandpa called home too soon.


Johnpa

With Your Eyes
timothymichaelmusic
25 MAR 2023

V1.
When you ask me what’s my favorite part
Your eyes are always where I start
They tell me what  I need to know
About the way my day is gonna go

So wink or squint and give me a hint
About what you’re gonna do
They’re the first thing 
That made me fall in love with you

Chorus
They’re green like spring with flecks of gold
And when you look at me they make me fold
I can see the happy. 
I can see the wise

They share the laughter and hide the pain
And I hate the days they bring the rain
Girl you light my fire….
… with your eyes
With your eyes

V2.
On a sunny day…
… when they’re covered up
And there’s something strong 
Poured in your cup

You pull those mirrored glasses down again
And smile at me with your dangerous grin
And I’m awestruck…
… lost in your eyes again



Chorus
They’re green like spring with flecks of gold
And when you look at me they make me fold
I can see the happy. 
I can see the wise

They share the laughter and hide the pain
And I hate the days they bring the rain
Girl you light my fire….
… with your eyes
With your eyes

Bridge
And I can tell you one thing girl
Without you I’d never see the world

Chorus
They’re green like spring with flecks of gold
And when you look at me they make me fold
I can see the happy. I can see the wise

They share the laughter and hide the pain
And I hate the days they bring the rain
Girl you light my fire….
… with your eyes

With your eyes

With your eyes


With Your Eyes (2025)

[Verse 1]
I know this place like the back of my hand
Where the water meets the mud and the mischief began
[Verse 1]
South end of the lake, that old beaten track
If them dock boards could talk, they’d never shut back

We called it summer, we called it sin
Pulled up in beaters and dove right in
Now I tell the tales here in OKC
And they look at me like, "Man, that can’t be!"

[Chorus]
You had to be there—third boat dock nights
When the rules disappeared in the pale moonlight
We were too young to know, too wild to care
But I swear, son, life got real down there
Now there’s a new voice hummin’ a familiar tune
I was a senior, you were still breakin’ through
And I smile when I hear you sing it proud
You’re the keeper now of this reckless hometown

[Verse 2]
They say, “You’re not really gonna write that down?”
With a wink, I say, “Maybe, when the statute’s out.”
'Cause some of it’s sweet, and some of it’s dumb
But all of it’s ours, every bit we done

We lit up the night with cheap gas and dreams
Raised on hush hush and rowdy routines
Now you're the one with the pen in your hand
Singin’ the song only we’d understand

[Chorus]
You had to be there—third boat dock nights
When the rules disappeared in the pale moonlight
We were too young to know, too wild to care
But I swear, son, life got real down there
Now there’s a new voice hummin’ a familiar tune
I was a senior, you were still breakin’ through
And I smile when I hear you sing it proud
You’re the keeper now of this reckless hometown

[Bridge]
So raise a glass to the trouble we made
To the ghosts of the lake that still sneak out to play
From my time to yours, it ain’t ever gone
You’re just writin’ the next verse of our song

[Final Chorus]
You had to be there—third boat dock nights
Where boys became men by the dashboard light
We were too young to know, too wild to care
But I swear, son, life got real down there
Now you carry the story, I hand you the flame
You’re the one who’s carvin’ out our name
And when they ask if it’s truth or a tale too loud
You just grin and say, “I’m from that town.”

[Outro]
Yeah, that third boat dock—it remembers it all
Glad it can’t talk...but man, it saw.

I'm From That Town

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 (2025)

Incognito In San Diego
TimothyMichaelMusic
08 JUN 2025

V1.
Seatback reclined between two armrests
Floating somewhere over I 20 West
Mountains and rivers flow in front of me
Staring out from my window seat
Wheels of my mind in steady motion
California dreaming about the Pacific Ocean
I can taste the salty waves on my tongue
We’re gaining ground on west coast fun

Chorus
Oh La Jolla
You can bet I’m damn sure gonna enjoy ya
Coronado Island
Yeah you know we’ll be styling and profiling 
Mission Beach
The crashing waves sure know how to preach
Beautiful scenes whichever way we go
Going incognito… in San Diego

V2.
Get me a Padres shirt to match my tan
When I’m gold and brown, I’m a happy man
Evening trolley down to the Gaslamp Quarter
Or head to Tijuana just across the border
If you know me you know I’m hopeful
I can fit right in like I’m a local
There’s a hundred touristy things to enjoy
But I’m happiest when I can be a beach boy

Chorus
Oh La Jolla
You can bet I’m damn sure gonna enjoy ya
Coronado Island
Yeah you know we’ll be styling and profiling 
Mission Beach
The crashing waves sure know how to preach
Beautiful scenes whichever way we go
Going incognito… in San Diego

Bridge
We’ve only got a week to play
But you know we’re gonna get our beach days

Chorus
Oh La Jolla
You can bet I’m damn sure gonna enjoy ya
Coronado Island
Yeah you know we’ll be styling and profiling 
Mission Beach
The crashing waves sure know how to preach
Beautiful scenes whichever way we go
Going incognito… in San Diego

Incognito in San Diego

Incognito In San Diego (2025)

After Corpus
timothymichaelmusic
22 AUG 2021

V1.
Destination unknown. Said I’ll see y’all around
In monotony I’d lost myself, and I needed to be found
When the winter snow began to fly, I never had a doubt
So I hopped into that Jeep of mine, and started driving south.

With every mile driven I could feel it within my reach
And I sang along with the radio til my feet were on the beach
After Corpus Christi Texas I found the man I used to know
Didn’t know where I was going, but knew I had to go.

Chorus
After Corpus I bought myself a boat
And I sailed our southern shore
After Corpus I saw things in myself
That I’d never seen before
After Corpus I learned lessons
On just how I was supposed to live
You make a living from what you get
But you make a life from what you give

And out here I’ve finally found my purpose
After Corpus.

V2.
Winds of changes blowing when I docked
Back in Corpus Christi Bay
There was something in the water
When I saw your face that day.
In your eyes, I realized a new journey was about to start
The sea had healed this man so that I could give you all my heart

Chorus
After Corpus I bought myself a boat
And I sailed our southern shore
After Corpus I saw things in myself
That I’d never seen before
After Corpus I learned lessons
On just how I was supposed to live
You make a living from what you get
But you make a life from what you give

And out here I’ve finally found my purpose
After Corpus.

Bridge
Who knew that sailing that old vessel
Would turn into something so special
I was better than I’d ever been before
It was time to get my ship to shore

Chorus
After Corpus I bought myself a boat
And I sailed our southern shore
After Corpus I saw things in myself
That I’d never seen before
After Corpus I learned lessons
On just how I was supposed to live
You make a living from what you get
But you make a life from what you give

And out here I’ve finally found my purpose
After Corpus.

After Corpus



After Corpus (2025)

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)

Stairway To Heaven
timothymichaelmusic
16 JUL 2023

V1.
I’ve heard tell that the road to hell 
Is paved with good intentions
From time to time I hear about the climb
But it’s rarely ever mentioned
There’s painted lines and exit signs
To help you find your way
But you’d better find the stairway
When it’s time for judgement day

Chorus
When life’s in doubt try the roundabout
Maybe get another try
You’ve got to earn those angel wings
Or you’re on a southbound ride.
There’s a blueprint in the book of life
Just follow the directions
They built a highway down to hell
But only a stairway to Heaven.

V2.
There’ll be some traffic headed south
So you better plan ahead
Gonna need to learn your route
Or your just as good as dead
Eternal life is on the up and up
But you gotta do your share
Stop staring up the steps
And start stepping up the stairs

Chorus
When life’s in doubt try the roundabout
Maybe get another try
You’ve got to earn those angel wings
Or you’re on a southbound ride.
There’s a blueprint in the book of life
Just follow the directions
They built a highway down to hell
But only a stairway to Heaven

Bridge
Tomorrow is never promised
Today could be the last
The highway headed down to hell
Will get you nowhere fast

Chorus
When life’s in doubt try the roundabout
Maybe get another try
You’ve got to earn those angel wings
Or you’re on a southbound ride.
There’s a blueprint in the book of life
Just follow the directions
They built a highway down to hell
But only a stairway to Heaven

They built a highway down to hell
But only a stairway to heaven








Stairway To Heaven (2025)

Catastrophe Around the Corner
timothymichaelmusic
21 NOV 2023

V1.
I was walking down a primrose path
Toward a blind alley full of danger
The devil’s detour to a wicked track
Hand in hand with an evil stranger
As I got further from the righteous road
I felt the distance from my mentor
Going this hard against the grain
Had filled my life with splinters

Chorus
I know I ain’t been living right
And I’m not the only one.
But yet we’re all forgiven
For every sinful thing we’ve done
God watches over each of us
Just like a patient father
Protecting the very least of us
From the catastrophe around the corner

V2.
I was worshipping the gods I’d made
And lusting for the crown
He carefully turned me loose
To be ringmaster of my clowns
But I got back in step with Him
And he showed me my purpose
Instead of leaning on my pride
And trying to run this circus.

Chorus
I know I ain’t been living right
And I’m not the only one
But yet we’re all forgiven
For every sinful thing we’ve done
God watches over each of us
Just like a patient father
Protecting the very least of us
From the catastrophe around the corner

Bridge
Instead of finding ways to destroy my life
When it needed course correction
He sent me towards Wisdom Way
And drew a map with clear directions 

Chorus
I know I ain’t been living right
And I’m not the only one.
But yet we’re all forgiven
For every sinful thing we’ve done
God watches over each of us
Just like a patient father
Protecting the very least of us
From the catastrophe around the corner

Catastrophe around the corner

Catastrophe around the corner


Catastrophe Around The Corner (2025)

My Addiction
timothymichaelmusic
17 AUG 2022

V1
Ain’t no sunshine in the moonshine
Sipping from a mason jar
Spend my time with an altered mind
Tossing shots back at the bar
All the beer can steer my judgement
Clouds my ability to think
I break out in handcuffs
Any time I take a drink.

Chorus
My addiction loves to haunt me
My addiction gives me hell
My addiction keeps me chained up 	
And the bottle is my cell                     
When life starts running smoothly	
Liquor starts to cause some friction	
I’m trying to gain some traction		
Towards killing my addiction			

V2.
Every time I kick the habit
And start living a life I like
The glass just grabs my fingers
And it’s like riding a bike
I just can’t help digging myself
Another six foot hole
I watch it slowly kill me
It won’t let go of my soul.

Chorus
My addiction loves to haunt me
My addiction gives me hell
My addiction keeps me chained up 	
And the bottle is my cell                     
When life starts running smoothly		
Liquor starts to cause some friction		
I’m trying to gain some traction		
Towards killing my addiction			

Bridge
I won’t have a quiet moment
Until it’s dead and gone     
And once I bury the bottle
Finally my life can go on

Chorus
My addiction loves to haunt me
My addiction gives me hell
My addiction keeps me chained up 	
And the bottle is my cell                     
When life starts running smoothly	
Liquor starts to cause some friction		
I’m trying to gain some traction	
Towards killing my addiction	

killing my addiction






My Addiction (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!

Serendipity (2025-duet)

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