"When I Pray"
Writers - Darin Martin & Rayna Carlock
Email - darintechdude2@gmail.com
Cell – (223) 229-2900

(v1)
When I'm lost, when I'm feeling down
Iknow I need a little help to get me through the day
I talk to God so He can turn my life around
I just feel better when I pray

(Chorus)
When I pray God listens to what I have to say
I can see God work in mysterious ways
When I bow my head the devil runs away
I just feel better when I pray

(v2)
When I’m sad, when I've got the blues
He knows what’s on my heart when I don’t know what to say
When I doubt God knows what I’m going through
I just feel better when I pray

(Repeat Chorus)

(Bridge)
I put my trust on Jesus now He’s my dearest friend
If you believe it, can I get an amen?

(Repeat Chorus)



"When I Pray"

"Let Me Take You To The Cross"
Writers - Darin Martin & Merilee Stewart
Email - darintechdude2@gmail.com
Cell 223-229-2900

 

(V1)

My Grandma sat in the front row seat at church last Sunday night

She was first to stand when the preacher said, ‘it’s testimony time’

She talked about life’s victories and some battles she had lost 

What I remember most was when she talked about the cross    

 

(Chorus)

Let me take you to the cross where my Savior bled and died

To the grave where He was buried, and death was left behind

Shame is dead and gone you can come just as you are,

Let me take you to the cross where the Savior changed my heart

 

(V2)

Her story took me back in time to the place where I got saved

That day when I first realized my sin was washed away

Now I can’t help but share God’s love with others who are lost

My life was changed the day I met my Savior at the cross

 

(Repeat Chorus)

 

(Bridge)

When all my hope and strength is gone

He’s the rock I’m standing on

I never will forget the cost 

That He paid upon that cross

 

(Chorus)



"Let Me Take You To The Cross"

"Healing In His Scars"
Writers - Darin Martin & Dave Nicastro
darintechdude2@gmail.com 
223-229-2900

(v1)
Are the tears in your eyes your best friends tonight
Does your heart ache so much that you’re too tired to fight
When fear haunts you with the mistakes you can’t forget 
And you long for one more chance to fix choices you regret

(Chorus)
There’s healing in His scars
He’s there when you need a friend
He’ll restore your broken heart
There’s no hurt Jesus can’t mend
There's nothing you can do
To change His love for you
He’s holding you in His arms
There is healing in His scars

(V2)
When you can’t see and the darkness tries to hide His face
And you think you’re too far gone to receive His grace
When you feel like a ruined sinner with no place to go
And you think God doesn’t care, He wants you to know

(Repeat Chorus)

(Bridge)
You can have freedom if you let Him heal your pain
Give all your burdens to Him then He will break your chains

(Repeat Chorus)



Healing In His Scars

Father Knows Best
Writers - Darin Martin & Matthew Lawrence 
darintechdude2@gmail.com 
(223) 229-2900

(V1)
My dad told me not to ride my bike across the road
I didn’t listen and the smile on my face showed
I couldn’t swallow my pride and I went anyways
If he wasn’t there, only God knows where I'd be today

(Chorus)
My father knows what’s best
He still loves me when I’m a mess
I’ll obey and do what He says faithfully 
I’ll trust my father knows what’s best for me

(V2)
Back in high school my friend wanted to go to a bar
Dad told me not to go so I listened to my heart
It didn’t take long for me to find out  he was right
The papers said my friend never made it home alive

(Repeat Chorus)

(Bridge)
One day I got a knock on my door that dad passed away
I cried knowing that I’ll be with him in Heaven someday
 
(Repeat Chorus)



Father Knows Best

This song is being pitched by a Music Publisher in Nashville. 

"Nothing But Your Love"
Words and music (C) 2013 Darin Martin, Juliet Lyons and Barry French
Vocals by Juliet Lyons

(V1)
I don’t have wings to go where angels fly
Or a ladder long enough to climb up to the sky
Lord in your presence, I’m higher than high
And I’m feeling nothing but Your love

(Chorus) X2
You give me hope when I need it
Your love’s what I believe in
In my heart I’m feelin’
Nothing but Your love

(V2)
I cannot see You but I know You are there
I feel Your comfort when I lift up my voice in a prayer
And I’m so thankful You’ve led me to where
I need nothing but Your love

(Repeat Chorus) X2

(Ride) Instrumental Break

(Bridge)
Now I’m standing on solid ground
I won’t let the world drag me down
Since You came into my heart
I’ve got nothing but Your love

(Repeat Chorus) X2

(Tag)
I’ve got nothing but Your love


"Nothing But Your Love" (Ft Juliet Lyons)

The Cross Tells My Story
Writers- Darin Martin & Dave Nicastro
Email - darintechdude2@gmail.com 
Cell - (223) 229-2900

(v1)
I thought I wasn’t worth Your love to be redeemed
That’s when You changed my heart to give me victory
The shame of my brokenness pointed me straight to You
The wounds of my past are a story You will use

(Chorus)
The cross tells my story
Of how You forgave me and set me free
Now that I tasted Your grace, I’ve never been the same
Satan lost the keys to my heart at Calvary
My shackles fell when You broke my chains
All that’s left to do is give You the glory
I'm blessed that the cross tells my story

(V2)
I can’t praise You enough for all You’ve done for me
I’m thankful for the price You paid there at Calvary
When Satan whispers in my ear I’m a slave to sin
That’s when Your mercy reminds me where I’ve been

(Repeat Chorus)

(Bridge)
You still love me despite the mistakes I’ve made
Your arms are wide open, saying it’s not too late

(Repeat Chorus)



The Cross Tells My Story

"In the Middle of It All"
Words and music (C) Darin Martin (ASCAP) and Brandon Matias (ASCAP) 2011
Vocals by Eric Fatka

V1
Are you tired of the same mistakes
Running from the things that you can't escape
All of those regrets that you can't undo
Wishing that the world would just forget you

Pre-Chorus
Maybe you're running out of dreams
And loosing hope about what this life means

Chorus
In the middle of it all
Our castles begin to fall
With our backs up against the wall
He's in the middle of it all
As we run out of words to say
We reach beyond the Milky Way
Our last prayer of hope to pray
He's in the middle of it all

V2
It doesn't matter where you try to turn
There's another bridge for you to burn
When tough answers are hard to find
And you can't find any place to hide

Pre-Chorus
Maybe you're running out of dreams
And loosing hope about what this life means

Chorus
In the middle of it all
Our castles begin to fall
With our backs up against the wall
He's in the middle of it all
As we run out of words to say
We reach beyond the Milky Way
Our last prayer of hope to pray
He's in the middle of it all

Instrumental Break

Pre-Chorus
Maybe you're running out of dreams
And loosing hope about what this life means

Chorus
In the middle of it all
Our castles begin to fall
With our backs up against the wall
He's in the middle of it all
As we run out of words to say
We reach beyond the Milky Way
Our last prayer of hope to pray
He's in the middle of it all


"in the Middle of It All" Full Band Demo (Ft Erik Fatka)

"From This Day On"
Words and music (C) Darin Martin (ASCAP) 2010
Demo by Galen Breen, the Gator Hole
Vocals by Jason Eustice

V1
Every prayer I prayed
Has been answered today
You're all I dreamed of
A gift sent from above
You took my heart away
Now I'm yours today
It all feels right
With you standing by my side

Pre-Chorus
Two hearts joined as one
Our love has just begun
I know it's true
That my heart belongs to you

Chorus
From this day on
You make my life complete
All of this joy
We share today tastes so sweet
From this day on
You'll always be mine
Beyond the end of time
From this day on

Instrumental Break

V2
Here's where it starts
I give you all of my heart
My heart skips a beat
When both of our eyes meet
This I know
My love for you will always show
Here we stand
Holding to our promise and plan

Pre-Chorus
Two hearts joined as one
Our love has just begun
I know it's true
That my heart belongs to you

Chorus
From this day on
You make my life complete
All of this joy
We share today tastes so sweet
From this day on
You'll always be mine
Beyond the end of time
From this day on

Tag
I've waited all of my life for you to be mine
From this day on 

"From This Day On" Full Band Demo (Ft Jason Justice)

"Tell Me How"
Words and music (C) Darin Martin (ASCAP)/ Jared Thibeau (SOCAN)/ Alan Foran (TBD) 2011
Demo by Larry Beaird Music Group
Vocals by Tania Hancheroff


VERSE ONE
I read seven self help books front to back
They said girl move on, you gotta be strong, get your life back on track
Made it sound easy as a one-two-three
But they don’t know the hold that you got on me

Cause I tried everything
To get over you
But letting go of love
Is a hard thing to do

CHORUS
If your name keeps coming up on my phone
And your facebook page still says you’re alone
And the radio keeps playing our favorite song
Tell me how, tell me how, tell me, how do I move on?

VERSE TWO
They finally took down the old Ferris wheel
Remember the day you made me stay riding till you could say how you feel?
It’s these kind of memories I gotta let go
But it’s easier said than done you know

Cause I tried everything
To get over you
But letting go of love
Is impossible to do

CHORUS
If your name keeps coming up on my phone
And your facebook page still says you’re alone
And the radio keeps playing our favorite song
Tell me how, tell me how, tell me, how do I move on?

BRIDGE
I tried making a list of anything you ever did wrong
I tried drawing devils horns on every picture of you
And just when I’m feeling OK and think I’m getting on
I see you walking and talking laughing and holding someone new

CHORUS
And now your name ain’t coming up on my phone
And your facebook no longer says you’re alone
And you’ve got a brand new favorite song
So tell me how, tell me how, tell me, how do I move
Tell me how, tell me how, tell me, how do I move
Tell me how, tell me how, tell me, how do I move on? 

"Tell Me How" Full Band Demo ( Ft Tania Hancheroff)

"Dark Washes Over Me"
Words and music (C) 2012 Darin Martin, Juliet Lyons and Barry French
Vocals by Juliet Lyon
Executive Producer/Mixing Engineer by Barry French

Verse One
I'm dying to be loved by you
I can't stop the hurt no matter what I do
It's hard to breathe with each step I take
I'm trapped in this prison that I can't escape

Pre-Chorus
I can't fly fast enough to turn back time
To stop these tears I cry before they burn like ice

Chorus
My heart starts to freeze
As I plunge into the deep
My heart starts to bleed
As the dark washes over me

Verse Two
I'd carve my name on my broken soul
Give you each piece you need to make me whole
I'd show you love like you've never seen
We'd rule the world like we're King and Queen

Pre-Chorus

Chorus

Bridge
I've tried so hard to not be jaded
But am I only masquerading

Instrumental Break - Electric Guitar Solo

Chorus 

"Dark Washes Over Me" (Ft Juliet Lyons)

Singer/Songwriter in the Christian and Country market. All songs are registered with ASCAP. 

September 2009 - signed Music Licensing Agreement for "In the Middle of It All" (Written with Brandon Matias) placed in a faith based film called "Secrets In the Snow." The DVD and Soundtrack are available now!!

February 2012 - Signed 5 songs to a Single Song Music Publishing Agreement with Meat Pie Music in Australia. 

September 2012 - Signed "Dark Washes Over Me" (Written with Juliet Lyons and Barry "Big Blue" French) to the Crucial Music library.

December 2014 - Signed "I Look Up" (Written with David Bradley Mau) to the One Stop Songs/Hollywood Trax Music library. 

February 2022 - "Lift My Hands" (Written with Betsy Walter) put On HOLD with Southern Gospel trio Folenius from Kentucky!

April 2022 - "Tell Me How" (Written with Jared Thibeau) being represented by a reputable Nashville music publisher!


Any music inquiries can contact me by my email - darintechdude2@gmail.com or my cell 223-229-2900. Thanks for listening to my music! 

Darin Martin

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