In The Sand
TimothyMichaelMusic
05 JAN 2024

V1.
When the forecast’s looking murky
I ain’t no jive turkey
No, I don’t stress
If there’s a winter warning signal
I fly like an eagle
I confess
I put it all behind me
You don’t have to remind me
about embracing my Plan B
Like birds of a feather
My people flock together
And Fly south to the beach

Chorus
If the road starts getting rough
Some get tough
I start changing plans
When life is really stinking
That’s when I start thinking
Like an Ostrich man
I just head down to the coast
And bury my head in the sand

V2.
When the snow starts flying
I ain’t lying
I’m getting’ gone.
If the weathers gonna suck
I ain’t getting stuck
So come on
Yeah, take my hand
Let’s go get a tan
Just say the word
Point my feathers to the south
Let’s head out
And join the snow birds


Chorus
If the road starts getting rough
Some get tough
I start changing plans
When life is really stinking
That’s when I start thinking
Like an Ostrich man
I just head down to the coast
And bury my head in the sand

Bridge
If I need to loose the attitude
I just drop the latitude
To a tropical location
And live like I’m on vacation

Chorus
If the road starts getting rough
Some get tough
I start making plans
When life is really stinking
That’s when I start thinking
Like an Ostrich man
I just head down to the coast
And bury my head in the sand

Yeah, I’m an ostrich man
I’ll be on the coast
With my head in the sand.







In The Sand (2025)

8:11
TimothyMichaelMusic
16 NOV 2025

V1. 
Eight eleven every Saturday
I check in with my son
I always try to catch him
After his long work week’s done
Some days I leave a message
Others we talk one-on-one
And when his kids join in
It all becomes more fun

Chorus
Every night at eight eleven
I turn my porch light on
Another habit I can’t break
Even though the kids are gone
Picking up the phone tonight
Is the best I’ll do, I reckon
I’m always thinking ‘bout family
Every night at eight eleven

V2.
Eight eleven Sunday and Monday
I get the chance to call my girls
Keeping up with their chaos
Really brightens up my world
We have to make those calls
‘Cos the drives are just so long
But I know at eight eleven
They’ll have their porch lights on

Chorus
Every night at eight eleven
I turn my porch light on
Another habit I can’t break
Even though the kids are gone
Picking up the phone tonight
Is the best I’ll do, I reckon
I’m always thinking ‘bout family
Every night at eight eleven

Bridge
And my dad still calls me too
Eight eleven any other day
I always leave the porch light on
In case he heads my way

Chorus
Every night at eight eleven
I turn my porch light on
Another habit I can’t break
Even though the kids are gone
Picking up the phone tonight
Is the best I’ll do, I reckon
I’m always thinking ‘bout family
Every night at eight eleven

I’m always thinking ‘bout family
Every night at eight eleven






8:11 (2025) (Cover)

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) (Cover)

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) (Cover)

The Way, The Truth, The Life
timothymichaelmusic
04 JUN 2023

V1.
Six twenty Asher Street
Number two twenty-four
Climbed the stairs to your motel room
I knelt beneath the cross by your door
I was living a life of sin
But you were quick to let me in
You introduced me to your friend
The Lord

Chorus
Friend can you show me 
The way, the truth, the life
Ain’t no good found out here
On these dark and dangerous nights
If you teach me I will listen
Follow the path to get me right
I just need a guiding hand
Towards the way, the truth, the life

V2.
December night in a ditch
Falling down from a high
Snowflakes landing on my face
As I woke in the cold outside
I was tough and young and loud
Leading a rough and rowdy crowd
Just twenty-three and lucky to be
Alive

Chorus
Friend can you show me 
The way, the truth, the life
Ain’t no good found out here
On these dark and dangerous nights
If you teach me I will listen
Follow the path to get me right
I just need a guiding hand
Towards the way, the truth, the life

Bridge
Got saved in a motel room
Sirens blaring in the background
It may have been a cheap motel
But it felt like Holy ground

Chorus
Friend can you show me 
The way, the truth, the life
Ain’t no good found out here
On these dark and dangerous nights
If you teach me I will listen
Follow the path to get me right
I just need a guiding hand
Towards the way, the truth, the life

Outro
If you teach me I will listen
Follow the path to get me right
I just need a guiding hand
Towards the way, the truth, the life


The way, the truth, the life













The Way, The Truth, The Life (2025-RD) (Cover)

Make it Back Home
timothymichaelmusic.com
09 MAY 2023

V1
Slammed the screen door
Spun the tires in the drive
Such a small and stupid thing
Turned into a big fight
Just needed a minute
Won’t take me that long
To figure out she was right
And understand that I was wrong

Chorus
Who says I’ll make it back home
What if the last words that I said
Are what she’ll see on my grave stone
I take it all for granted
But I need to pick up the phone
Who says I’ll make it back home

V2.
Ran down to the mall
To grab a remote for the TV
But when I stepped out of the truck
Bullets were flying ‘round me
Active shooter spewing evil
Random shots in the broad day light
Someone’s world changed today
Someone’s voice won’t be heard tonight

Chorus
Who says I’ll make it back home
What if the last words that I said
Are what she’ll see on my grave stone
I take it all for granted
But I need to pick up the phone
Who says I’ll make it back home

Bridge
With shaky hands I dialed
Told her I loved her and I cried
What if I didn’t make it home
….. What if I’d died?

Chorus
Baby I’m coming back home
So much I need to say
There ain’t no dates chiseled on my grave stone
I took it all for granted
I’m glad I picked up the phone
Thank God I made it back home

I take it all for granted
I’m glad I picked up the phone
Thank God I made it back home

Thank God I made it back home










Make It Back Home (2025-RD) (Cover)

Open All The Time
TimothyMichaelMusic
21 NOV 2024

V1.
The greatest mistakes I’ve made
Lead straight to the hearts I break
And the shattered pieces make a rocky road

I got lost along the way
And the feeling I can’t shake
Is I’m never gonna find my way back home

When I look around I find myself…
… Alone

Chorus
When I close my eyes
I go back in time
While the whole world’s moving forward
I rewind

And in my mind
It feels like you’re still mine
Like I’ve crossed some imaginary line

That’s why I keep my eyes 
Open all the time

V2.
But the only path ahead
Is getting out of this bed
Breathing in and out again and again

Putting one foot in front of the other
Forgetting one another
Memories are like dust in the wind

Ain’t getting nowhere sitting around and mopin’
I’ll be keeping my eyes wide open

Chorus
When I close my eyes
I go back in time
While the whole world’s moving forward
I rewind
And in my mind
It feels like you’re still mine
Like I’ve crossed some imaginary line
That’s why I keep my eyes 
Open all the time

Bridge
I can’t see it yet, 
but I’m hoping that I find
The best way to move on…
… In time

Chorus
When I close my eyes
I go back in time
While the whole world’s moving forward
I rewind
And in my mind
It feels like you’re still mine
Like I’ve crossed some imaginary line
That’s why I keep my eyes 
Open all the time





Open All The Time (5-2025) (Cover)

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 (2025-5) (Cover)

In The Grave
Timothymichaelmusic
Tim Schlesener/Nash Stanley
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 (5-Cover)

Cover Me Up
TimothyMichaelMusic
25 NOV 2025

V1.
Like a blanket that wraps me in warmth
A shelter shielding me from life’s storms
No weapon against me shall form
Lord, cover me up

Temptations may come after me
Worries over things I can’t see
Protect me from my enemies
Lord, cover me up

Chorus
Wrapped in your love
Your faithful light shines from above
Guarding my heart and my mind
So peaceful and so kind
Pull me away from the crowd
When the noise of the world gets so loud
In your peace victory shall be found
Lord, cover me up

V2.
When the world brings fear and doubt
And anxieties start to mount
Help me push the darkness out
Lord, cover me up

When seeds of hate start to sprout
Your loving ways leave no doubt
Your wisdom I can’t live with out
Lord, cover me up

Chorus
Wrapped in your love
Your faithful light shines from above
Guarding my heart and my mind
So peaceful and so kind
Pull me away from the crowd
When the noise of the world gets so loud
In your peace victory shall be found
Lord, cover me up

Bridge
Let your love shine down on me
And set every part of me free
Yours is the victory
Lord, Cover me up

Chorus
Wrapped in your love
Your faithful light shines from above
Guarding my heart and my mind
So peaceful and so kind
Pull me away from the crowd
When the noise of the world gets so loud
In your peace victory shall be found
Lord, cover me up

Lord, cover me up

Lord, cover me up


Cover Me Up (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!

Turning Feelings Into Felonies (2025-5) (Cover)

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