What Does She Know?
Published by Tim Schlesener
timothymichaelmusic.com
01 OCT 2020
V1.
We were knocking off a week of stress pent up from living the dream.
Lips get loose with liquor we said some things that we don’t mean
She always says I walk away and act like I don’t care
I know I have to walk away cuz I know I don’t fight fair.
Chorus:
Does she know much she’d hurt me
Just by bolting for the door?
Does she know I’ve never been in love
Like I am with her before?
Does she know why I trade my silence
Instead of going toe to toe?
Does she know just how far this is gonna go?
What does she know?
What does she know
V2.
Lovers become losers when they care about the win.
This is not the way I want our love story to end.
I had to take some time because I don’t want to destroy
The one thing in my life that gives my heart so much joy.
Chorus
Does she know much she’d hurt me
Just by bolting for the door?
Does she know I’ve never been in love
Like I am with her before?
Does she know why I trade my silence
Instead of going toe to toe?
Does she know just how far this is gonna go?
What does she know?
What does she know
Bridge:
I pray that she forgives me when it’s time to walk back in.
I’ll let her know how much I love her so we don’t do this again.
Repeat Chorus
Does she know she could destroy me
Just by bolting for the door?
Does she know I’ve never been in love
Like I am with her before?
Does she know why I trade my silence
Instead of going toe to toe?
Does she know just how far this is gonna go?
What does she know?
What does she know

What Does She Know (1)

Texas Ten
Jacob Hall/Tim Schlesener
29 May 2024

Verse
Winter’s calling and girl I’m falling
Like the snowflakes in the wind
These shades of gray. I wish you’d stay
But you’re headed home to him.
Life’s been dim since my drunken sins
Changed our future in one day
Right on cue, this shots for you
As I watch you walk away

Chorus
Texas Ten, your smoke show never ends
I’d follow those legs for days
‘Cos I know they always lead me
Right back to my favorite place
You look over your shoulder
Your blue eyes smolder
And I get lost right in them
I want a do over.  Can I come over?
My perfect Texas Ten

Verse
I’m alone, it’s late, so it’s whiskey straight
I might as well get wasted
A hint of wine and your lips on mine
Are still the best I’ve tasted
Barely getting by, keeping myself high
So the darkness don’t slip in
I crossed the line, but give me one more time
I won’t make that mistake again

Chorus
Texas Ten, your smoke show never ends
I’d follow those legs for days
‘Cos I know they always lead me
Right back to my favorite place
You look over your shoulder
Your blue eyes smolder
And I get lost right in them
I want a do over. Can I come over?
My perfect Texas Ten

Bridge
It’s been a while since I’ve seen you out
Makes me wonder if you’re alone
The look in your eyes makes me realize
How much I want to text your phone.

Chorus
Texas Ten, your smoke show never ends
I’d follow those legs for days
‘Cos I know they always lead me
Right back to my favorite place
You look over your shoulder
Your blue eyes smolder 
And I get lost right in them
I want a do over. Can I come over?
My perfect Texas Ten

I want a do over. Can I come over?
My perfect Texas Ten

My perfect Texas Ten

My perfect Texas Ten

Texas Ten

Free Spirit
Laura Hooker/Tim Schlesener
12 JAN 2024

V1
12 years old, long dress, barefoot
On a boundary breaking ride
Sheltered by sugar cane fields
And a bayou on one side
Bareback she pushed her limits
As they wind blew through her hair
It touched a part of her soul
She didn’t even know was there

Chorus
Feeding her free spirt
She dug her heals into its side
One hand on the reins
As she tightly closed her eyes
Alive at last and loving every minute
Smile stretched so wide you could hear it
There’s no fear….
When you’re feeding your free spirit

V2
The outside of the horse
Changed the inside of the girl
And even when she fell off
She learned to give it another whirl
Wipe the bloody hands and knees
That get skinned along the way
Every memory prepared the girl
For the wild rides of today

Chorus
Feeding her free spirt
She dug her heals into its side
One hand on the reins
As she tightly closed her eyes
Alive at last and loving every minute
Smile stretched so wide you could hear it
There’s no fear….
When you’re feeding your free spirit

Bridge
With every new challenge she shouts “Play on!”
Because there’s nothing like the feeling
When you get on 
and stay on!

Chorus (Repeats)
Feeding her free spirt
She dug her heals into its side
One hand on the reins
As she tightly closed her eyes
Alive at last and loving every minute
Smile stretched so wide you could hear it
There’s no fear….
When you’re feeding your free spirit

Free Spirit (2)

Ain’t Done
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
08 AUG 2022

V1.
The man time forgot
I’m an after thought
When you’re tuning in the dial
Been out of sight
Missing the limelight
Ya ain’t seen me in a while
A blast from the past
Rollin’ in with class
When you see me hit the stage
There ain’t no rules
When you’re this damn cool
It’s time to turn the page

Chorus
I ain’t dead and I ain’t done.
Won’t go down without a fight
So many trips around the sun
But the future’s looking bright
Been a few miles, but I’m all smiles
I’m bringing back the fun
Gonna live life to the fullest
‘Cus I ain’t dead and I ain’t done.

V2.
I may not be your fave
But don’t pour dirt on my grave
Or put me out to pasture yet
I’m the same troubadour
That I was before
But time made you forget
This ain’t no prank
There’s more left in the tank
Got my music back on track
They may have tried to write me off
But I didn’t write them back

Chorus
I ain’t dead and I ain’t done.
Won’t go down without a fight
So many trips around the sun
But the future’s looking bright
Been a few miles, but I’m all smiles
I’m bringing back the fun
Gonna live life to the fullest
‘Cus I ain’t dead and I ain’t done.

Bridge
The cowboy may have rode away
And disappeared into the sunset
I’ve got songs to sing and you can believe
You ain’t seen the last of me yet

Chorus
I ain’t dead and I ain’t done.
Won’t go down without a fight
So many trips around the sun
But the future’s looking bright
Been a few miles, but I’m all smiles
I’m bringing back the fun
Gonna live life to the fullest
‘Cus I ain’t dead and I ain’t done.

Gonna live life to the fullest
‘Cus I ain’t dead and I ain’t done.

Ain't Done

Clear Eyes and A Full Heart
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
11 JUN 2023
Tim Schlesener BMI 01126229678

V1
Autumn Friday night lights
Sure are bright shining down
Bleachers overflowing 
With everyone from his hometown
Pep band plays the fight song
The fans all cheer and scream
Back flips and pom pom twists
From the girl in his dreams

Pre-chorus
The helmet hides his dimples
His jaw is locked in square
Eye black smeared across his face
Sweat dripping from his hair

Chorus
With clear eyes and a full heart
He can’t lose
As team captain he’s the leader
Of this wrecking crew
Practiced til he’s perfect
Knows every play on the chart
But, It all starts
With clear eyes, and a full heart

V2.
Bruises on his bruises
Playing both ways
Makin’ the most of his moments
Livin’ the glory days
When it’s time to take his shot
Plays the game with no fear.
Reaping the rewards
Of all the blood, sweat and tears

Chorus
With clear eyes and a full heart
He can’t lose
As team captain he’s the leader
Of this wrecking crew
Practiced til he’s perfect
Knows every play on the chart
But, It all starts
With clear eyes, and a full heart

Bridge
You need an ultimate warrior
He’s made for the part
But it all starts…..

Chorus
With clear eyes and a full heart
He can’t lose
As team captain he’s the leader
Of this wrecking crew
Practiced til he’s perfect
Knows every play on the chart
But, It all starts
With clear eyes, and a full heart

He can’t lose
As team captain he’s the leader
Of this wrecking crew
Practiced til he’s perfect
Knows every play on the chart
But, It all starts
With clear eyes, and a full heart


Clear eyes and a full heart

Clear eyes and a full heart

Clear Eyes And A Full Heart (1)

V1.
Life’s like fingerprints and snowflakes
‘Cos no two are the same
And when I look more deeply
Life’s more a puzzle than a game
I find pieces in the things I do
And the people that I meet
But it’s gonna take my whole life
Before my picture is complete

Chorus
You’re the part that made my heart whole
‘Cos you fit just right with me
You’re the calm that I was missing
But now you’ve brought my puzzle peace.
And the day is filled with so much noise
It keeps distracting me
You’re the calm that I was missing
Now you’ve brought me puzzle peace

V2.
Friends and family in my corners
My hometown is my base
Hopes and dreams highlight the sky
Life lessons fill the space
And in that riddle in the middle
Where the big hole used to be
I see your gorgeous green eyes
Just staring back at me.

Chorus
You’re the part that made my heart whole
‘Cos you fit just right with me
You’re the calm that I was missing
But now you’ve brought my puzzle peace.
And the day is filled with so much noise
It keeps distracting me
You’re the calm that I was missing
Now you’ve brought me puzzle peace

Bridge
When I try to take shortcuts
The pieces disappear
But When I do the right things 
The big picture’s crystal clear

Chorus
You’re the part that made my heart whole
‘Cos you fit just right with me
You’re the calm that I was missing
But now you’ve brought my puzzle peace.

And the day is filled with so much noise
It keeps distracting me
You’re the calm that I was missing
Now you’ve brought me puzzle peace

You’re the calm that I was missing
But now you’ve brought my puzzle peace.

Ending

Puzzle Peace (2)

Escape Room
Published by timothymichaelmusic
21 APR 2024

V1.
Yes, Your Honor
You heard me right
That’s exactly what I want
No, I didn’t sleep last night
I’ve been tired for such a long time
Maybe now I’ll get some rest
It cost me half of everything
But I finally passed the test.

Chorus
This escape room
Beats all I’ve ever seen
I solved all of the clues
Now I’m finally free
Bang the gavel
Ain’t no more bride and groom
It all unraveled 
Here in this escape room
This escape room
This escape room

V2. 
Paid the lawyer
He’s worth every dime
What’s mine’s no longer yours
That includes my mind
Gonna get myself together
Get my life back on track
Now I finally know 
That you’re never coming back

Chorus
This escape room
Beats all I’ve ever seen
I solved all of the clues
Now I’m finally free
Bang the gavel
Ain’t no more bride and groom
It all unraveled 
Here in this escape room
This escape room
This escape room

Bridge
I was trapped inside for far too long,
But at least it gave me this song

Chorus
This escape room
Beats all I’ve ever seen
I solved all of the clues
Now I’m finally free
Bang the gavel
Ain’t no more bride and groom
It all unraveled 
Here in this escape room
This escape room
This escape room

Bang the gavel
Ain’t no more bride and groom
It all unraveled 
Here in this escape room
This escape room

Escape Room (Female) (1)

Two Eyes and a Heartbeat (revised)
Published by Tim Schlesener    
15 DEC 2019

v1
They say you can’t go home again
But I go there every day.
Even when we’re apart
It’s where my heart always stays.
Home is where your best life happens
And the memories are sweet
Home is …
…Two eyes and a heartbeat

Chorus
Home is not a spot on the map
It’s the place you find your soul.
Home’s a place you can lose yourself
But at the same time gain control.
You’ll find home snuggled up next to you
When you get between the sheets
Home is….. 
…Two eyes and a heartbeat

v2
Home is not a place you run
It’s the arms you run into
Baby I feel right at home
When you do that thing you do.
Home is place you can escape the world
And be your love’s quiet retreat.
Home is…… 
Two eyes and a heartbeat

Chorus
Home is not a spot on the map
It’s where you find your soul.
Home’s a place you can lose yourself
But at the same time gain control.
You’ll find home snuggled up next to you
When you get between the sheets
Home is….. 
…Two eyes and a heartbeat

v2 repeated
Home is not a place you run
It’s the arms you run into
Baby I feel right at home
When you do that thing you do.
Home is place you can escape the world
And be your love’s quiet retreat.
Home is…… 
Two eyes and a heartbeat

Chorus
Home is not a spot on the map
It’s where you find your soul.
Home’s a place you can lose yourself
But at the same time gain control.
You’ll find home snuggled up next to you
When you get between the sheets
Home is….. 
…Two eyes and a heartbeat

Two eyes and a heartbeat

Two eyes and a heartbeat

v2 repeated
Home is not a place you run
It’s the arms you run into
Baby I feel right at home
When you do that thing you do.
Home is place you can escape the world
And be your love’s quiet retreat.
Home is…… 
Two eyes and a heartbeat

Two Eyes And A Heartbeat (1)

Like A Man
Melissa Coston/Tim Schlesener
11 NOV 2023

V1
I had a no drama momma
Yeah, I know she raised me right
Made me tough enough to take it
Never backed down from a fight
When toxic people taint my life
And fill it with distractions
I’ll use addition by subtraction
‘Til I find some satisfaction

Chorus
I’ve smiled in the face of pain
I have hung my head in shame
I’ve had successes and regrets
Both will push you to the test
I’m a lady when I want to be
But you don’t want to mess with me
‘Cos I know exactly where I stand
My mama raised her daughter like a man

V2.
I learned blessings can be curses
And curses can be blessing
By laughing through the tears
And fighting through depression
The worst scars heal in time
And the pain is all forgotten
And knowing better days will come
Even when I’m near the bottom

Chorus
I’ve smiled in the face of pain
I have hung my head in shame
I’ve had successes and regrets
Both will push you to the test
I’m a lady when I want to be
But you don’t want to mess with me
‘Cos I know exactly where I stand
My mama raised her daughter like a man

Bridge
I hunt and I fish
I cuss and I spit
I can throw a punch or I can pray these hands 
My mama raised her daughter like a man

Chorus
I’ve smiled in the face of pain
I have hung my head in shame
I’ve had successes and regrets
Both will push you to the test
I’m a lady when I want to be
But you don’t want to mess with me
‘Cos I know exactly where I stand
My mama raised her daughter like a man

Outtro
I’m a lady when I want to be
But you don’t want to mess with me
‘Cos I know exactly where I stand
My mama raised her daughter like a man

Like A Man

“Knockout”
Published by timothymichaelmusic.com
26 JUL 2022

“Ladies and gentlemen
Let’s get ready to rumble”

v1
Round one’s on me. Buy her a drink
I grab two from the blender.
Hoping she’d like to mix up a few rounds
‘Cos she looks like a prime contender.
I’m coming out of the blues at the bar
Saw her there alone with no one to warn her
Slid past the rookies on the undercard
To the hottie over in the red corner.

Chorus
The hunter has become the prey.
When she hit me she left no doubt.
She playfully bit me on the ear
To let me know she controls this bout
She chased me round this squared circle
It’s a trap and I can’t get out.
She’s the queen of the ring. Undisputed champ
But technically…. She’s a knockout
She’s a knockout

V2
Jab and move, bob and weave
The dance is part of the thrill.
Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee
And I’m moving in for the kill.
Size her up as I hold her close
Got her up against the ropes.
She’s about to hit me with what I don’t know
Girl’s just playing rope a dope.

Chorus
The hunter has become the prey.
When she hit me she left no doubt.
She playfully bit me on the ear
To let me know she controls this bout
She chased me around this squared circle
It’s a trap and I can’t get out.
She’s the queen of the ring. Undisputed champ
But technically…. She’s a knockout!
She’s a knockout

Bridge
I thought I was gonna be the love taker
Right up until she hit me with that hay maker

Chorus
The hunter has become the prey.
When she hit me she left no doubt.
She playfully bit me on the ear
To let me know she controls this bout
She chased me around this squared circle
It’s a trap and I can’t get out.
She’s the queen of the ring. Undisputed champ
But technically…. She’s a knockout!

She’s the queen of the ring. Undisputed champ
But technically…. She’s a knockout!

She’s a knockout

Knockout

Backwoods
02 JUN 2024
Melissa Coston/Tim Schlesener

[Verse]
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]
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 soul
And I’m shameless when it comes to lovin’ you
Dancing in the dark to some 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 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

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

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!

What Does She Know (1)

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