Collin Raye Lyrics

Twenty Years And Change (2005)

I Know That's Right lyrics - Collin Raye

When I wake up on a Sunday mornin’

Church bell ringing right outside

I feel you laying next to me with our baby in between

I know that's right - I know that's right

When I'm driving and the king is singing

"Burning Love" on a summer night

I feel like I'm still 17 and I'm always gonna be

I know that's right

No one has to tell me I can see it

Like it's written in God's hand across the sky

It's that hallelujah moment when you know it

You just know it

From the bottom of my soul I know that's right

When a beggar asks me for a dollar

I dig down and give him five

Part of me starts thinkin' he'll buy drugs

Or go to drinkin' beer all night

Well I don't claim to have the answers

But there's one thing I believe in life

When someone's down you help 'em out

That's what it's all about I know that's right

No one has to tell me I can see it

Like it's written in God's hand across the sky

It's that hallelujah moment when you know it

You just know it

And from the bottom of my soul I know that's right

From the universe that spins around us

To that quiet little voice inside

Ain't nothing here by accident

Yeah that's the truth, amen

I know that's right

No one has to tell me I can see it

Like it's written in God's hand across the sky

It's that hallelujah moment when you know it

You just know it

And from the bottom of my soul I know that's right

It's that hallelujah moment

When you know it, you just know it

From the bottom of my soul I know that's right

I know that's right

Yeah...

Hurricane Jane lyrics - Collin Raye

No sign of weather

Not a cloud in the sky,

Takin' it easy

I was doin' just fine.

As God as my witness

I was mindin' my business

When she blew into town just like a tropical breeze...

Face like an angel,

Legs as long as you please.

I'll never forget it -

I got all caught up in it -

She was the object of my affection and the

(wind changed direction)

[CHORUS]

Lock down your shutters and your doors

Better row your boat ashore

Lord have mercy when she

Rains down on you...

You've been told,

You've been warned,

You don't know what you're in for...

She's a perfect storm...

Once she comes you'll never be the same

So you better stay away from Hurricane Jane!

She howled like thunder when the sky opened up,

I started shaking when the lightning struck.

My poor heart was breakin'

With every move she was makin'

Then she

Blew right over just as quick as she came

(She probably don't even remember my name!)

I'm broke down and speechless

Trying to pick up the pieces

Just another seduction in her

"path of destruction"...

[CHORUS]

Lock down your shutters and your doors

Better row your boat ashore

Lord have mercy when she

Rains down on you...

You've been told,

You've been warned,

You don't know what you're in for...

She's a perfect storm...

Once she comes you'll never be the same

So you better stay away from Hurricane Jane!

[Instrumental]

Once she comes you'll never be the same,

So you better stay away from Hurricane Jane!

Once she comes you'll never be the same,

So you better stay away from Hurricane Jane!

Once she comes you'll never be the same,

So you better stay away from Hurricane--

Lock down your shutters and your doors

Better row your boat ashore

Lord have mercy when she

Rains down on you...

You've been told,

You've been warned,

You don't know what you're in for...

She's THE perfect storm...

Better stay inside

Where it's safe and warm

But once she comes you'll never be the same

So you better stay away from Hurricane Jane!

Once she comes you'll never be the same

So you better stay away from Hurricane Jane!

The Search Is Over lyrics - Collin Raye

How can I convince you what you see is real

Who am I to blame you for doubting what you feel

I was always reachin', you were just a girl I knew

I took for granted the friend I have in you

I was living for a dream, loving for a moment

Taking on the world, that was just my style

Now I look into your eyes, I can see forever

The search is over, you were with me all the while

Can we last forever, will we fall apart

At times it's so confusing, the questions of the heart

You followed me through changes, and patiently you'd wait

Till I came to my senses, through some miracle of fate

I was living for a dream, loving for a moment

Taking on the world, that was just my style

Now I look into your eyes, I can see forever

The search is over, you were with me all the while

Now the miles stretch out behind me, loves that I have lost

Broken hearts lie victims of the game

Then good luck, it finally stuck like lightning from the blue

Every highway's leading me back to you

Now at last I hold you, now all is said and done

The search has come full circle, our destinies are one

So if you ever loved me, show me that you give a damn

You'll know for certain the man I really am I was living for a dream, loving for a moment

Taking on the world, that was just my style

When I touched your hand, I could hear you whisper

The search is over, love was right before my eyes

Forgotten lyrics - Collin Raye

Most everybody's got

A secret dresser drawer

Or an old shoebox

A back bedroom closet door

And maybe when it rains

Or when nobody else is home

We open it

And find we're really not alone...

If you could see me now

Kneeling on this floor

Watching the memories dance

Holding the flower you wore

You said I would forget

You said that was your greatest fear

But you're still here

Baby, you're still here.

[CHORUS]

And in my heart,

You are not forgotten.

A love this strong

Will hold you close to me

I know you're gone

But Heaven doesn't really seem that far

Even worlds apart

Please know you're not

Forgotten.

Oooohhhhh

Some people take the past

And make it disappear

They pack their heartaches up

Through out the laughter with the tears

But I don't wanna lose

How good we used to be

So you're still here

You're still here with me

[CHORUS]

And in my heart,

You are not forgotten.

A love this strong

Will hold you close to me

I know you're gone

But Heaven doesn't really seem that far

Even worlds apart

Please know you're not

Forgotten.

But now you're gone

But Heaven doesn't really seem that far

Even worlds apart

Please know you're not

Forgotten...

Ooooooooh...

You're Not Drinking Enough lyrics - Collin Raye

I can see that you haven't recovered

From the girl who let you down

But you'd sell what is left of your soul

For another go-round

You keep tellin' yourself she means nothin'

And maybe you should call her bluff

But you don't really believe it

You must not be drinkin' enough

Oh, the perfume she wore

You can buy down at the Five and Dime

But on some other woman

It don't smell the same in your mind

You keep tellin' yourself that you can take it

You keep tellin' yourself that you're tough

But you still wanna hold her

So you must not be drinkin' enough

Oooh

You're not drinkin' enough

To wash away old memories

And there ain't enough whiskey in Texas

To keep you from beggin'

Please, please, please

She passed on your passion

And stepped on your pride

Turns out you ain't quite so tough

'Cause you still wanna hold her

You must not be drinkin' enough

Ay-yi-yi-yi, you ask yourself why

But you still wanna hold her

You must not be drinkin' enough, no

Ay-yi-yi-yi, ay-yi-yi-yi

Whoa, you still wanna hold her

You must no be drinkin' enough

Ay-yi-yi-yi, ay-yi-yi-yi

Oh, I still wanna hold her

I must not be drinkin' enough

Josephine lyrics - Collin Raye

I'm writin' this letter, my darlin, from high on a hill.

We've been marchin' ten days and we're just outside Hawkinsville.

It's been snowin' all night and we ain't got no more kersosene.

It's colder than hell,

Hope you're doin' well,

Josephine.

There's a fever in camp and our boys are too sick to fight.

We done lost ol' Calvin;

Weaver won't make it through the night.

I overheard the Captain say it's the worst he's ever seen.

I'm losin' some weight

but I'm still standin' up straight,

Josephine.

[CHORUS]

Tell the children I miss 'em and wish I could kiss 'em once more.

Bet they've growed a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door.

Tell Mama and Daddy I'm all right

And just one more thing:

I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine.

There's three thousand Union troops camped at the river below.

And six hundred of us -

At least there was two nights ago.

Will Irwin deserted and

They hung him down by the stream.

Good God, I'm so scared,

Keep me in your prayers,

Josephine.

The order came down: we attack tonight at nightfall.

If we can stop 'em right here

We can win this war, once and for all.

You know, I killed a Union boy last week -

Bet he wasn't fourteen.

He looked just like our son,

Forgive me for what I've done,

Josephine.

[CHORUS]

Tell the children I miss 'em and wish I could kiss 'em once more.

Bet they've growed a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door.

Tell Mama and Daddy I'm all right

And just one more thing:

I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine.

And lastly, my darling, in case I should be killed...

Don't grieve me too long

Promise me that you will

Marry another and don't let him treat our babies mean,

And when he's holding you, won't you think of me too, Josephine?

[CHORUS]

Tell the children I miss 'em and wish I could kiss 'em once more.

Bet they've growed a foot since they waved me goodbye at the door.

Tell Mama and Daddy I'm all right

And just one more thing:

I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine.

Oh, I love you, I love you, I love you, Josephine.

Heart lyrics - Collin Raye

You never listen to a word I say

You do what you want to anyway

You think you're so smart, heart

I give you reasons why you're gonna get broken

But it's as if my words never were spoken

You're the one in charge, heart

Well, I've got no choice but to follow you

That's a fact, I'd better face it

'Cause I can't beat how you make me feel

Oh, you know you're so persuasive

You showed me everything that love could be

Then turned your back and brought me to my knees

You can be so hard, heart

Oh, I say stop and you say go, it drives me crazy

We agree on anything, it drives me crazy

But that's the way you are, heart

Well, I've got no choice but to follow you

That's a fact, I'd better face it

'Cause I can't beat how you make me feel

Oh, you know you're so persuasive

Sometimes I wish that you'd just leave me alone

But there's some things I can't do on my own

So I'll take my chance, finish what you start, heart

Yeah, mmmmm

Gonna finish what you start, heart

Yeah, you think that you're so smart

Don't you know, heart

This is the way you are

Mmmmm, oh, heart

All I Can Do Is Love You lyrics - Collin Raye

It's simple, so easy

Somethin' 'bout your gentle way that frees me

I feel it, all I can do is love you

This one thing I'm sure of

Nothin' sweeter in this world than your love

I'm certain all I can do is love you

All of my dreams are yours

Those distant shores of love at last have found me

Best way I can explain is there's hope again

And you're the light surrounding me

My lifetime I'll prove it

'Cause baby when it gets right down to it

I can't help it all I can do is love you

Like warm sun in winter

All I expected was this sweet surrender

I now know all I can do is love you

Forever, all I can do is love you

Let Your Love Flow lyrics - Collin Raye

There's a reason for the sunshiny sky

And there's a reason why I'm feeling so high

Must be the season when that love lights shines all around us

So let that feelin' grab you deep inside

And send you reelin' where your love can't hide

And then go stealin' through the summer nights

With your lover

Just let your love flow like a mountain stream

And let your love grow with the smallest of dreams

And let your love show and you'll know what I mean

It's the season

Just let your love fly like a bird on the wing

And let your love bind you to all living things

And let your love shine and you'll know what I mean

That's the reason, yeah, yeah

There's a reason for the warm sweet nights

And there's a reason for the candle lights

Must be the season when those love lights shine

All around us

So let the wonder take you into space

And lay you under its lovin' embrace

Oh, feel the thunder as it warms your face

You can't hold back, no, you can't hold back

Just let your love flow like a mountain stream

And let your love grow with the smallest of dreams

And let your love show and you'll know what I mean

It's the season

Yeah, just let your love fly like a bird on the wing

And let your love bind you to all living things

And let your love shine and you'll know what I mean

That's the reason, oh, yeah

Just let your love flow, yeah

Why don't you let your love flow

Oh, let your love flow like a mountain stream

And let your love grow with the smallest of dreams

And let your love show and you'll know what I mean

It's the season, yeah, yeah

Let your love fly like a bird on the wing

And let your love bind you to all living things

And let your love shine and you'll know what I mean

That's the reason

It's the season

Oh, to let your love flow like a mountain stream

And let your love grow with the smallest of dreams

And let your love show and you'll know what I mean

That's the reason to let your love flow

Why don't you let your love flow

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Just let that love flow

One more

Why don't you let your love flow

Yeah, yeah, yeah

Twenty Years And Change lyrics - Collin Raye

Jim played piano in a band called 'Angry Witness'

Out to fight the system in the fall of '81

Like all his friends he felt peace

Could we have for the askin'

It was just a matter of convincing the old ones

They broke up on John and Yoko's anniversary

Went seperate ways like most bands do

Same ol' frustration when they saw

The times were not a-changin'

Jim warmed up to the cold hard truth

Jim plays piano, a simple weekend warrior

At a cosy little mad spot just a few blocks from his home

He wakes up every mornin', has breakfast with his children

Sweet wife smilin' at him, thinks how good my life's become

This past Thursday was their 14th anniversary

Owned their own sweet home since '92

Monday through Firday

He sells those new lots off the highway

Wreith on the door, Red, White and Blue

Sometimes he wonders how did one man get so lucky

And what happend to his anger and his vow to heal the world

In just over two decades he has watched the earth revolvin'

Now just simple problem solvin', twenty years and change

How long did I love you before my heart stopped breakin'

Since the night I stood there shakin' when you ran out of my life

Now I think it's time I told you, even if you show no interest

How I came to feel forgiveness and finally set things right

It was twenty years, two months and five day this December

You wiped your shoes off on my heart

Hard to be realistic to betray a kid so idealistic

Flames of faith put out in the dark

Then one cold mornin' a real live frosty Friday

I turned to the pain beside me and I realized it was gone

I tore up all your pictures, never thinkin you might find me

Time to put that junk behind me and wonder why it took so long

Now here you stand on what would be our anniversay

Tellin' me how tough life's been on you

No satisfaction for I realized we've lost all attraction

Movin' on is all that's left to do

God, I feel so foolish for what seemed so devastatin'

And the love I had for hatin', was a tragic waste of time

Somehow I feel like laughin' with that free weight lifted from me

Oh, how wisdom does become me

Twenty years and change

We'll Be Alright lyrics - Collin Raye

Today the pain we feel is cuttin' deeper

The faith that we had yesterday is all twisted inside

We don't know how to go about tomorrow

But we'll be alright

And though the walls may crumble all around us

Dark clouds may force their way on a blue sky

These tears we share will only make us stronger

We'll be alright

As long as we remember, the only thing that last forever

Is the love we feel together, side by side

We'll be alright

Mmmmm-hmmm-mmmm

And when we find ourselves in trouble

The spirit of our love will always survive

I hope and pray the whole wide world's watchin'

'Cause we'll be alright

And I know that we'll remember all that lasts forever

Is the love we feel together, side by side

We'll be alright, we'll be alright

We'll be alright (we'll be alright)

Oh, I hope the whole world is watchin'

(We'll be alright, we'll be alright))

Side by side

It's Only Make Believe lyrics - Collin Raye

People see us everywhere

They think you really care

But myself I can't deceive

I know it's only make believe

My one and only prayer

Is that someday you'll care

My hopes, my dreams come true

My one and only you

No one will ever know

How much I love you so

My only prayer will be

Someday you'll care for me

But it's only make believe

My hope, my dreams come true

My life I'd give for you

My heart a wedding ring

My all my everything

My heart I can't control

You rule my very soul

My plans my hopes my schemes

You are my every dream

But it's only make believe

My one and only prayer

Is that someday you'll care

My hopes, my dreams come true

My one and only you

No one will ever know

How much I love you so

My only prayer will be

Someday you'll care for me

But it's only make believe

A Whole New World lyrics - Collin Raye

(originally by Brad Kane & Lea Salonga)

I can show you the world

Shining, shimmering, splendid

Can you tell me, now when did

You last let your hear decide?

Oh, I can open your eyes

Take you wonder by wonder

Over, sideways and under

On a magic carpet ride

A whole new world

A new fantastic point of view

No one to tell us no

Or where to go

Or say we're only dreaming

A whole new world

A dazzling place I never knew

But when I'm way up here

It's crystal clear

That now I'm in a whole new world with you

Unbelievable sights

Indescribable feeling

Soaring, tumbling, freewheeling

Through an endless diamond sky

A whole new world

A hundred thousand things to see

I'm like a shooting star

I've come so far

I can't go back to where I used to be

A whole new world

With new horizons to pursue

I'll chase them anywhere

There's time to spare

Let me share this whole new world with you

A whole new world

That's where we'll be

A wondrous place

For you and me

Get Up In Jesus' Name lyrics - Collin Raye

Get up, get up, get up in Jesus' name!

The Lord is calling daily to those

Who would be saved.

Don't go down defeated while victory's

Here to claim.

Get up, get up, get up in Jesus' name!

At the gate called beautiful, there laid out in the street,

A poor and lowly beggar who was crippled in his feet.

As John and Peter passed him, they saw his need was bad.

They had no gold or silver, but they gave him what they had.

Get up, get up, get up in Jesus' name!

The Lord is calling daily to those

Who would be saved.

Don't go down defeated while victory's

Here to claim.

Get up, get up, get up in Jesus' name!

In this day in which we live in, you know there's evil everywhere.

The body seems discouraged and overcome with fear.

Well God is needin' soldiers, to get out of the pews

And take hold of that power that John and Peter used.

Get up, get up, get up in Jesus' name!

The Lord is calling daily to those

Who would be saved.

Don't go down defeated while victory's

Here to claim.

Get up, get up, get up in Jesus' name!

One Day lyrics - Jackson Michelson & Collin Raye

He's superman running down the halls

She's trying to put your make up on in the mirror

Waiting on her best friends call

I know they can drive us crazy

But baby they won't stay babies forever

Yeah, it won't be long

One day he's gonna want my keys

One day she'll be seventeen

Running down the stairs in a prom dress

And we'll be saying time went by fast

Wishing we could get some back

Cause one day they walk and I swear the next they run

Baby, someday we'll be wishing for one day

One day when they were young

Soccer games doing homework late

Her going on and on about boys at school

It's just the start

One day he'll buy a beer for me

One day she'll have a diamond ring

I'll be walking her down the aisle in a pretty dress

And we'll be saying time went by fast

Wishing we could get some back

Cause one day they walk and I swear the next they run

Baby, someday we'll be wishing for one day

Just one day when they were

Knocking on our door at midnight

Saying, daddy, can I sleep with you

After church making homemade pizza

The little things that we always do

Baby, time won't stop even if we want it to

So we can't waste a single day...

One day before we know it

Our names will both have a grand before it

And our granddaughter will be spinning in a Sunday dress

Yeah, we'll be saying time went by fast

Wishing we could get some back

Cause one day they walk and I swear the next they run

(I swear the next they run)

Baby, someday we'll be wishing for one day

So don't waste one day

No, don't waste one day

One day when they're young

Gypsy Honeymoon lyrics - Collin Raye

Outta her head
And outta her dreams
There he was just the way she's seen him
Lookin' at her a thousand times before

Said I can't believe
It's been five long years
Cause tonight they just seen to disappear
You still look the same
You haven't changed at all

She said take me away with you
We can ride on the wind
Cause I feel a gypsy honeymoon
Comin' around again
Throw the car in gear
Put the zoom on the lens
Cause we're hot as a gyspy honeymoon
Comin' around again

He said I still remember
Her sweet perfume
When it filled his head
And it rocked the room
The walked the wire of passion
So alive

It's hard to hold on
In these times
Did one of us change
Was it yours or mine
You just can't imagine
How lonely I've been

She said take me away with you
We can ride on the wind
Cause I feel a gypsy honeymoon
Comin' around again
Throw the car in gear
Put the zoom on the lens
Cause we're hot as a gyspy honeymoon
Comin' around again

We chase our hearts like open fires
Give ourselves to old desires
Surrender sweet
And here we go again

She said take me away with you
We can ride on the wind
Cause I feel a gypsy honeymoon
Comin' around again
Throw the car in gear
Put the zoom on the lens
Cause we're hot as a gyspy honeymoon
Comin' around again

It Could Be That Easy lyrics - Collin Raye

You were packed and ready to go
To your sister's
Back in Ohio
I knew you'd made up your mind
I couldn't stop you
And you didn't want me to try
The door was open
I watched you go
And I knew it was over
But I didn't know

It could be that easy
To walk away
It could be that easy
To make a change
If the heart is willin'
To start all over again
It was hard to believe
But you showed me
It could be that easy

Three weeks of bein' alone
Has left me seeing
What I should've seen all along
Your love means so much more
Than I ever told you
Than I ever showed you before
Now the car is running
And there's a sign out on the lawn
I'm packed and ready
To give up everything I own

It could be that easy
To walk away
It could be that easy
To make a change
If the heart is willing
To start all over again
It was hard to believe
But you showed me
It could be that easy

It could be that easy
To make a change
Build a new tomorrow
From yesterday
If the heart is willin'
To start all over again
Ohhh
Then so can we
Oh you gotta believe
It could be that easy

Baby, it could be that easy

Ain't Nobody Gonna Take That From Me lyrics - Collin Raye

I remember when baseball was everything
It was Little League, but what a big game
There were two men on and one man out
I got a fastball hangin' outside
I swung that bat with all my might
And the ball was gone
They say I knocked the cover off
It was the only homer that I ever had
You shoulda seen my dad

And there ain't nobody gonna take that from me
As long as I'm holdin' on
Heaven wouldn't ask it of me
The devil on a good day ain't that strong
I'm keepin' it here inside me
As long as I live and breathe
The ball was soarin' and the crowd was roarin'
And there ain't nobody gonna take that from me

I was nineteen, it was a good job
Movin' TVs on a loading dock
'Til the boss said, "Son
Try to lose every seventh one
I got it worked out with a good friend
Keep your mouth shut, and we'll cut you in
Now what do you say
Don't you want to be rich one day"
I lost a real good job that night
But I kept my pride

And there ain't nobody gonna take that from me
As long as I'm holdin' on
Heaven wouldn't ask it of me
The devil on a good day ain't that strong
I'm keepin' it here inside me
As long as I live and breathe
I said goodbye with my head held high
And there ain't nobody gonna take that from me

And sometimes it feels like
My best years are behind me
Then somehow, out of nowhere
Something sneaks up to remind me
Like this mornin', I woke up
To a little voice that spoke up
Sayin', "Daddy, please
Fix a bowl of Rice Krispies
You're the bestest friend that I ever had
You know I love you Dad"

And there ain't nobody gonna take that from me
As long as I'm holdin' on
Heaven wouldn't ask it of me
The devil on a good day ain't that strong
I'm keepin' it here inside me
As long as I live and breathe
I got more than I ever asked for
And there ain't nobody gonna take that from me

What I Need lyrics - Collin Raye

I knew all the answers
The way my life should go
And when I used to say my prayers
I would tell God so
It seemed He wasn't listening
I thought He didn't care
But lookin' back
It's plain to see
He was always there

'Cause I prayed for strength
And I got pain that made me strong
I prayed for courage
And got fear to overcome
When I prayed for faith
My empty heart brought me to my knees
I don't always get what I want
I get what I need

I'm not sayin' that it's easy
Or that it doesn't hurt
When nothing seems to go my way
Nothing seems to work
These days I'm getting better
At goin' with the flow
Accepting that sometimes the answer
To a prayer is no

'Cause I prayed for strength
And I got pain that made me strong
I prayed for courage
And got fear to overcome
When I prayed for faith
My empty heart brought me to my knees
I don't always get what I want
I get what I need

Every time I've had a door slammed in my face
In time a better one was opened in its place

I prayed for strength
And I got pain that made me strong
I prayed for courage
And got fear to overcome
When I prayed for faith
My empty heart brought me to my knees
I don't always get what I want
I get what I need

Oh I don't always get what I want
I get what I need

Dancing With No Music Playing lyrics - Collin Raye

Me in my rented tuxedo, you in your big sister’s dress
I could hear my own heart beating, when you laid your head on my chest.
No telling how long it was since the last song
With the band gone and the lights all faded.
All alone on that gym floor, dancing with no music playing.

Me in my rented tuxedo, you in your mama’s white dress
Rice in your hair, your shoes in one hand, and one hand caressing my neck.
The light from the moon filled that old hotel room
As my hands closed around your waist.
And we were holding each other, dancing with no music playing

Ohhhh, there’s nothing to say
Youuu take me away
Dancing with no music playing
Oh, dancing with no music playing

[instrumental]

Me in my old faded Levi’s, you in your blue cotton dress
Time it don’t have no effect on the way that you still steal my breath.
As we spin once more across the cold kitchen floor,
Your warm cheek touches my face,
And I could die in your arms, dancing with no music playing
Oh, I could die in your arms, dancing with no music playing

Mmm
Dancing with no music playing

You Always Get To Me lyrics - Collin Raye

We're talkin' on the phone
A million miles away
You crawl inside the line
You snake into my mind
You always get to me

You're like a glass of sweet red wine
I spill on my white shirt
Color of pleasure and pain
Your picture's in the stain
You always get to me

(You always get to me)
I'm under your thumb
Girl you're under my skin
(You always get to me)
Right before the beginning of the end
When I'm hangin' by a thread (Ahh ah)
There's a circus in my head (Ahh ah)
I'm in a lonely state of mind
You always get to me
Your love rescues me
You always get to me
Just in time

Love ain't some masquerade
To wear a plastic face
You strip off my disguise
You see the good inside
You always get to me, yeah

(You always get to me)
I'm under your thumb
Girl you're under my skin
(You always get to me)
Right before the beginning of the end
When I'm hangin' by a thread (Ahh ah)
There's a circus in my head (Ahh ah)
I'm in a lonely state of mind
You always get to me
Your love rescues me
You always get to me
Just in time

(You always get to me)
I'm under your thumb
Girl you're under my skin
(You always get to me)
Right before the beginning of the end
When I'm hangin' by a thread (Ahh ah)
There's a circus in my head (Ahh ah)
I'm in a lonely state of mind
You always get to me
Your love rescues me
You always get to me
Just in time

Oh
(You always get to me)
You're my net when I'm fallin'
The answer when I'm callin'
(You always get to me)
You're the stars in my darkness
My faith when I'm heartless
(You always get to me)
You break down the walls and set me free
(You always get to me)
You always get to me
Girl, you always get to me
(You always get to me)
You always get to me
Yeah
(You always get to me)
Oh whoa whoa whoa

End Of The World lyrics - Collin Raye

I was lost
On the outside
I almost gave up
I almost put love aside
Then I saw you
A little spark, then a flame
I felt the blood rush a million miles an hour
Through my veins
I'm not ready for this
One last breath and a kiss
'Cause my heart knows you're the one
And baby living without you
Would mean living is done
I'd say

Turn off the sun
Take down the moon
Eliminate the words "I love you"
There would be no point
No reason to live
Without you girl
Losing you would mean
The end of the world

So stop the war
Bring back the light
Life without you
Would be like autumn leaves
In black and white
Didn't we have it all
More depth than the sea
It's cruel to take a fragile heart
And promise love that life can't keep
I'm not ready to fall
Just let go of it all
'Cause I don't wanna love just to lose
I heard it's sad
But the life you live is the life that you choose
But without you

Turn off the sun
Take down the moon
Eliminate the words "I love you"
There would be no point
No reason to live
Without you girl
Losing you would mean
The end of the world

Everywhere I see your face
(I see your face)
I see your grace
And then it's gone
I can't walk on
I can't walk on

Turn off the sun

Oh, there would be no point
No reason to live
'Cause without you girl
Losing you would mean
The end of the world

One Desire lyrics - Collin Raye

in the night
Like a raging fire, you’re my one desire,
One desire--

One desire, one desire-- oh!

Like a raging fire, all I ever need, oh

Young As We're Ever Gonna Be lyrics - Collin Raye

Everyone tells them that they’re too young to know
‘Bout the ways of the world and curves that fate can throw
They’d never ask for much with their backs against the wall
He turns to her, says, baby tonight let’s take it all

‘Cause tonight we are as young as we’re ever gonna be
These may be the best days of our lives
Who knows as we grow older if we’ll ever feel this free
Tonight we are as young as we’re ever gonna be

A man and a woman who’ve been left behind
Knowing age is the enemy of hearts and minds
The freedom of faith has made them reckless and sincere
He says, darlin’ we’ve got one last chance at some magic here

‘Cause tonight we are as young as we’re ever gonna be
These may be the best days of our lives
Who knows as we grow older if we’ll ever feel this free
Tonight we are as young as we’re ever gonna be

Everywhere you look there’s caution outside lookin’ in
Searchin’ for that perfect circumstance
But time never has stood still and it ain’t about to start
The sidelines are covered with wreckage of wasted hearts

‘Cause tonight we are as young as we’re ever gonna be
These may be the best days of our lives
Who knows as we grow older if we’ll ever feel this free
Tonight we are as young as we’re ever gonna be
Oh
‘Cause tonight we are as young as we’re ever gonna be
These may be the best days of our lives
Who knows as we grow older if we’ll ever feel this free
Tonight we are as young as we’re ever gonna be
Oh, tonight

Dear Life lyrics - Collin Raye

I watched you begin, my child, See you fading in your father’s face.
For the first time I’m in the mirror, looking both ways
At where I’ve been and where I’m headed
It makes me want to live each day like I may not get it.

Dear Life, from my very first breath,
You were one step ahead
Of where I thought I was going
Dear Life,when I loved and I lost
Somehow at all cost
You kept me holdin’ on, for
Dear Life, through the healing and scars
Through all you’ve showed me so far
I see how precious you are, Dear Life.

I was bound to give away my heart and have it handed back to me
Until you led me to the one that was always meant to be
I’d’ve never known joy if I never knew sorrow
When I didn’t know how to face tomorrow

Dear Life, from my very first breath,
You were one step ahead
Of where I thought I was going
Dear Life,when I loved and I lost
Somehow at all cost
You kept me holdin’ on, for
Dear Life, through the healing and scars
Through all you’ve showed me so far
I see how precious you are, Dear Life.

For once I’m gonna rest in the arms of the unknown
And wait to watch you unfold

Dear Life, from my very first breath,
You were one step ahead
Of where I thought I was going
Dear Life,when I loved and I lost
Somehow at all cost
You kept me holdin’ on, for
Dear Life, through the healing and scars
Through all you’ve showed me so far
I see how precious you are, Dear Life.

What I Did For Love lyrics - Collin Raye

Everybody's heart is torn and tattered
Mine was not designed for giving up
'Cause all I've ever done that really matters
Is what I did for love

So count me with the wounded and the shaken
Even when I'm barely standing up
I've tried to offer more than I have taken
That's what I did for love

What I did for love
I gave everything
And I hope that you can see
All that love has given me

When they sit and list the reasons I existed
I'm afraid it won't add up to very much
'Cause I gathered all I had and gladly risked it
That's what I did for love
Yeah

What I did for love
I gave everything
And I hope that you can see
All that love has given me

Someday I may silently surrender
When this old heart has finally had enough
But I hope that I will always be remembered
By what I did for love
See all I've ever done that really matters
Is what I did for love

I Can Let Go Now lyrics - Collin Raye

It was so right
It was so wrong
Almost at the same time
The pain and ache
A heart can take
No one really knows
When the memories cling
And keep you there
'Til you no longer care
And you can let go now

It's wrong for me
To cling to you
Somehow I just needed time
From what was to be
It's not like me
To hold somebody down
But I was tossed high by love
Almost never came down
Only to land here
But love's no longer found
Where I'm no longer bound
And I can let go now

I can let go now

"Tracks" (2000)

She's All That lyrics - Collin Raye

She was singin' "Love Me Tender" at the local karaoke
I knew right then and there I had found my one and only
She takes my breath away everytime I see her
Just couldn't wait for all my boys to meet her
She's got season tickets and sweet pouty lips
She's all that, well equipped

She's all that, she loves to ride in my pickup truck
She's all that, Mom and Daddy can't believe my luck
She's all that, she looks so good we never wait in line
She's all that, she's all mine

She can throw a split finger and she's got her own glove
When she sinks a twenty footer, man I know I'm in love
Saturday night she's like a time bomb tickin'
She looks better on Sunday than Mama's fried chicken
She only gets mad when she missed SportsCenter
She's all that, even tempered

She's all that, she swings a nine handicap
She's all that, she looks sexy in a baseball cap
She's all that, she makes me want to lay it all on the line
She's all that, she's all mine

Whoa she's a perfect combination
Whoa got my defense off the field
Whoa every day's an education
Got my head a spinnin' like a spoke inside a wheel

She's all that, I'm in touch with her feminine side
She's all that, let me tell you man, it's one sweet ride
She's all that, a humdinger,boy, straight off the blocks
She's all that, no doubt about it, the girl rocks
The girl's all that
The girl's all that
The girl's all that
Going home to baby sure is fine
She's all that, she's all mine
She's all that, she's all mine
She's all that

I Want To Be There lyrics - Collin Raye

I love you and your tangled dress
And going where the music says
I pray this love song never ends

'Cause when we spin like this
I know where heaven is
Right here in the moment that we're in
Love happens when we get this close
Whatever happens, don't let go

I want to be there
When you dance
When you laugh
When you cry
For the rest of our lives
I want to be there
In your arms
In your world
In your heart
Wherever you are
I want to be there

Every night's like a New Year's Eve
Every day that you're here with me
Every touch is a cause for celebration

I want to be your birthday kiss
I want to be your every wish
I want to be your strongest temptation
Through all the years that go by
You'll find me right here by your side

I want to be there
When you dance
When you laugh
When you cry
For the rest of our lives
I want to be there
In your arms
In your world
In your heart
Wherever you are
I want to be there

I want to be there
When you dance
When you laugh
When you cry
For the rest of our lives
I want to be there
In your arms
In your world
In your heart
Wherever you are
I want to be there

When you laugh and when you cry
For the rest of our lives

I want to be there
I want to be there
In the good times
And in the bad times too, baby
I want to be there
I want to be there
'Till the end of time with you now
When you laugh and when you cry baby
For the rest of our lives

Completely lyrics - Collin Raye

Before you I was totally lost
And so hopelessly sure I'd end up by myself
I was so unaware there was someone out there
For me who'd love me like nobody else

Then you gave me something that I always wanted
Now I'm giving it all back to you

Darlin' completely
With all of my soul
I was so empty 'till you made me whole
Girl, you complete me
More every day
I promise forever to love you this way
Right from the start
Girl, I'll give you my heart
Darlin' completely

I did time as a single man year after year
And right when I almost gave up
Way up high on a ledge leaning over the edge
I was mercifully saved by your love

It might take a lifetime
But I know that I'll find the right words to tell you
I'm yours

Darlin' completely
With all of my soul
I was so empty 'till you made me whole
Girl, you complete me
More every day
I promise forever to love you this way
Right from the start
Girl, I'll give you my heart
Darlin' completely

Right from the start
Girl, I'll give you my heart
Darlin' completely

Oh girl, completely

Couldn't Last A Moment lyrics - Collin Raye

I thought it was over
I thought I could move on
But I was wrong
I woke up last night
Calling your name

Feeling the blame baby
Thought I could quit you but
I still miss your love

What was I thinking
Thinking that I could still
Walk down the street
Without you by my side
Or make it through one night
Alone I lied
I said a lot of things
I didn't really mean
How can I make you see
What matters most to me
Girl I shoulda known it
I couldn't last a moment without you

You've got every right
To turn and walk away
I can't make you stay
I broke your heart
I wasted so much precious time baby
I see you with your friends
Wearing a smile again

What was I thinking
Thinking that I could still
Walk down the street
Without you by my side
Or make it through one night
Alone I lied
I said a lot of things
I didn't really mean
How can I make you see
What matters most to me
Girl I shoulda known it
I couldn't last a moment without you

Thought I could quit you
But I still miss your love

What was I thinking
Thinking that I could still
Walk down the street
Without you by my side
Or make it through one night
Alone I lied
I said a lot of things
I didn't really mean
How can I make you see
What matters most to me
Girl I shoulda known it
I couldn't last a moment without you
Oh girl I shoulda known it
I couldn't last a moment
Without you

You Will Always Be Mine lyrics - Collin Raye

I love the way you move
Like moon light on the sea
The way your body calls me
Like a secret melody
The way you start a fire
When you look into my eyes
The way you always love me
Until I'm satisfied

There are moments
When I love you
Beyond the limits of my human heart
I want to hold you
And take care of you
The way the angels watch over the stars
Past the pull of earth
Across the deep blue sky
Through the universe
Beyond the reach of time
You will always be mine

I don't know how you know
Exactly what I need
I don't how you found
The man I wanna be
I don't how your sweet tears
Make me see clear again
I don't how you know
I don't know how you go everywhere I've been

There are moments
When I love you
Beyond the limits of my human heart
I want to hold you
And take care of you
The way the angels watch over the stars
Past the pull of earth
Across the deep blue sky
Through the universe
Beyond the reach of time
You will always be mine

The way you start a fire
When you look into my eyes
Past the pull of earth
Across the deep blue sky
Through the universe
Beyond the reach of time
You will always be mine
Beyond the reach of time
You will always be mine

A Long Way To Go lyrics - Collin Raye

When you told me
That we were through
I thought it would be easy
Getting over you
Now I know that it's gonna take some time
'Cause when I come home now
What do I see
So many memories staring at me
I know you left
But you left so much behind

It's plain to see your hold on me
Just keeps on going strong
You've got a long way to go
Before you're gone

I can't take this anymore
I'm half of what I was before
Ever since I lost my better half
When I close my eyes
You're all I see
You're even walking in my sleep
I wanna cry but then I gotta laugh

It's plain to see your hold on me
Just keeps on going strong
You've got a long way to go
Before you're gone

It still ain't clear that you ain't here
To hear me babble on
'Cause you've got a long way to go
Before you're gone

If you come back we can start anew
'Cause I'm so miserable without you
It's kind of like you never left at all

It's plain to see your hold on me
Just keeps on going strong
You've got a long way to go
Before you're gone

Harder Cards lyrics - Collin Raye

Well the hammer fell down on a forty-four primer
Now there's one less problem in South Carolina tonight
Wrong or right

She just looked at me as she finished her tale
And her blank expression went another shade pale of grey
There was nothin' to say
In the shadows of her face, I saw the scars
That you get when you live where love is hard
And she said

Don't you sit and judge me
From some high and mighty seat
Don't you shrug off
Until you've walked a mile in my bare feet
'Cause there are people that you pass by every day
With harder cards than yours in life to play

Well I put the cuffs on her
And I put her in the car
And I walked in and he was on the floor
Stone dead
Shot in the head

There were whiskey bottles and dope by his chair
And a starving baby with nothin' to wear
But tears
You know, the picture was clear

He had finally pushed her farther than the line
And the badge i wore had lost all of it's shine

Don't you sit and judge me
From some high and mighty seat
Don't you shrug off
Until you've walked a mile in my bare feet
'Cause there are people that you pass by every day
With harder cards than yours in life to play

Well I stood there thinkin' how justice was blind
But I didn't see any and I could see just fine
And I made up my mind

So I took the cuffs off her
And I took her back in
I wiped off the gun
And wrapped it in his right hand
Where it should've been

And the morning paper told in black and white
Just another senseless case of suicide
Oh, just a suicide

Oh but don't you sit and judge me
From some high and mighty seat
Don't you shrug off
Until you've walked a mile on my beat
'Cause there are people that you pass by every day
With harder cards than yours in life to play

Yeah the hammer fell down on a forty-four primer
Now there's one less problem in South Carolina tonight

Landing In Love lyrics - Collin Raye

Can you feel that rush
Makes the whole world hush
Makes your flesh go flush
You break a sweat
Is your soul on fire
With your hearts desire
Out there on the wire
Without a net

Does it take your breath
Are you scared to death
With one kiss
We'll be risking it all
If we dance this dance
If we take this chance
We'll be landing in love
When we fall

It's an act of God
It's against all odds
And we hold lightening rods
Up in the sky
It's that leap of faith
We all have to take
But hearts don't have to break
When they can fly

Does it take your breath
Are you scared to death
With one kiss
We'll be risking it all
If we dance this dance
If we take this chance
We'll be landing in love
When we fall

If we dance this dance
If we take this chance
We'll be landing in love
One more kiss, one more touch
We'll be landing in love
When we fall

Loving This Way lyrics - Collin Raye (duet with Bobbie Eakes)

I'm tired of watching me hurt you
I'm tired of being the teardrops on your face
I'm tired of loving this way
I'm tired of loving this way
I know your every weakness
I can find one in everything you say
I'm tired of loving this way
I'm tired of loving this way

I'm not the one that you really need
I'm not the one in your dreams
I can see it in your eyes
This ain't the way it should feel
I don't know how we got here
Love's no longer blind
If that's just how it is
Can we go on like this
Oh, baby what do you say
I'm tired of loving this way
I'm tired of loving this way

I'll set your heart free
And if you're mine
You'll come flying back some day
But I'm tired of loving this way
I'm tired of loving this way
Well I'm taking you with me
Like a room in my heart
You will have your place
I'm tired of loving this way
I'm tired of loving this way

I'm not the one that you really need
I'm not the one in your dreams
I can see it in your eyes
This ain't the way it should feel
I don't know how we got here
Love's no longer blind
If that's just how it is
Can we go on like this
Oh, baby what do you say
I'm tired of loving this way
I'm tired of loving this way

You Still Take Me There lyrics - Collin Raye

In case I haven't told ya lately
Just in case it doesn't show
I'm still enchanted by you baby
And I just wanted you to know

You were the first one
And you'll be the last one
You are the only one, I swear
You took me to heaven
Our first night together
And you still take me there

Whoa I
Just to have you in my arms tonight
Oh, how could I ask for more
You give me hope and strength
You give me life
Your love is all I'm living for

You were the first one
And you'll be the last one
You are the only one, I swear
You took me to heaven
Our first night together
And you still take me there

You take me higher
Than I ever dreamed I'd go
With you I leave the worries
Of this troubled world below

You took me to heaven
Our first night together
And you still take me there

Oh you took me to heaven
Our first night together
And you still take me
Darlin' you still take me
Baby you still take me
There

Water And Bridges lyrics - Collin Raye

I was young and so was she
Love didn't stay a mystery for very long
We could do no wrong
Then she called to say
She was late
So we took a little drive upstate
And took care of that
Yeah, we just took care of that

Now I'm looking back on
Some of my decisions
Now that it's much too late to change
How a father could have held his son
If I could undo what's been done
But I guess everyone is living
With water and bridges

My old man
He had it rough
Cause like his daddy
When he drank too much
He'd get mean
And take it out on me
So with angry words
I was gone
And I never even tried to come back home
The night he died
Momma said he apologized

Now I'm looking back on
Some of my decisions
Now that it's much too late to change
How a father could have held his son
If I could undo what's been done
But I guess everyone is living
With water and bridges

We could all go crazy from
The things that only time can numb
I guess that's why everyone is given
Water and bridges
Water and bridges

She's Gonna Fly lyrics - Collin Raye

This is the woman
Who had all the answers
The one I would lean on
For comfort, for strength
She's never forgotten
One grandchild's birthday
Now she can't remember my name
And it makes me so angry
I shake my fist
And cry out to the heavenly one
Why would you play
Such a cold hearted trick
I thought your job was to love
And the answer came down from above

She's gonna fly
When her time here is through
First she'll have to let go
Of some things she can't use
'Cause people and places
Memories and faces
Are just way too heavy it seems
To carry on angel's wings

This is the woman
Who saw things so clearly
The one who could pick out
One crumb on the floor
She saw through a white lie
Saw me through love's eyes
She hardly can see anymore
And it makes me so sad
And it just isn't fair
Why should so much be taken away
But when I cry out
For all that she's lost
I silently hear someone say

She's gonna fly
When her time here is through
First she'll have to let go
Of some things she can't use
'Cause people and places
Memories and faces
Are just way too heavy it seems
To carry on angel's wings

And oh, the wonders she'll see
And I know she'll remember
To watch over me

She's gonna fly
When her time here is through
First she'll have to let go
Of some things she can't use
'Cause people and places
Memories and faces
Are just way too heavy it seems
To carry on angel's wings

To carry on angel's wings

"Counting Sheep" (2000)

Counting Sheep lyrics - Collin Raye

I’m counting the cracks on the wall by my bed
‘Cause I can’t get to sleep
And my mother said
To try counting sheep as they’re jumpin’ the fence
But the fence has a hole
And the sheep snuck out
Their tails are wagging
Back and forth in celebration
Farmer Sam is calling out their names
But he’s yelling to loud and I can’t get to sleep
And it’s all on account
Of those runaway sheep
Now they’re out in the woods eating ice-cream and cake
Dancing ‘round and around
That’s why I’m awake
Unless I’m dreaming
This is all to silly to be really happening
They’ve all got party hats
Every one of those sheep has a bell on it’s neck
Going ring-a-ding-ding
I’m a nervous wreck
They’re ringing so loud
Tell me why it won’t stop
A familiar sound
Just like my alarm clock
Hey no wonder
I can hear Mom say good morning
Time for breakfast
Tell me what you dreamed

I'm Gonna Love You lyrics - Collin Raye

Hey baby doll, hey sweet potato
I love you now and I love you later
I’m gonna love you for your whole life through
Hey jelly bean, hey belly button
You ain’t gonna have to worry ‘bout nothin’
I’ll be there to take good care of you
Hey there honey, you’re so funny
You’re gonna help me spend my money
We’re gonna travel ‘round the whole wide world
Hey sugar bug, you’re driving me crazy
I can’t believe what God gave me
Everyone’s gonna know your my little girl
You brought a change in the weather
Things are just going to keep getting better
I’m gonna love you forever, I’m gonna love you
You make me feel light as a feather
We’re gonna have some fun together
I’m gonna love you
I’m gonna love you
I’m gonna grant all your wishes
I’m gonna give you hugs and kisses
I’m gonna sing you lullabyes at night
Hey baby doll, hey sweet potato
I love you now and I love you later
When I rock you in my arms, it’ll be alright
You brought a change in the weather
Things are just going to keep getting better
I’m gonna love you forever, I’m gonna love you
You make me feel light as a feather
We’re gonna have some fun together
I’m gonna love you
I’m gonna love you
Hey jelly bean, hey belly botton
You ain’t gonna have to worry ‘bout nothin’
I’ll be there to take good care of you
I’m gonna love you
I’m gonna love you
I’m gonna love you
I’m gonna love you

Blackbird lyrics - Collin Raye

Blackbird singing in the dead of night,
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All you life,
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All you life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Blackbird, fly
Blackbird, fly
Into the light of a dark, black night
Blackbird, fly
Blackbird, fly
Into the light of a dark, black night.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night,
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All you life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

A Mother And Father's Prayer lyrics - Collin Raye

I know you’re listening as I lay me down to sleep
It’s not for me I ask, but my children’s souls to keep
It seems the world is going crazy
And though I need to do my share
Could you please take them under wing
Watch over them especially
Keeping them safe from everything
This is a mother’s prayer
I know you’re listening in the silence of the night
The news is blistering but I hold on to your light
And though there’s darkness all around us
By my faith I know you’re there
Give me the strength to lead the way
Send me the words I need to say
Use me to guide them day to day
This is a mother’s prayer
This is a father’s prayer
I know I can’t do this by my self
I thank you for your help
I know you’re listening so I know I’m not alone
I feel you here with me as we all face down the unknown
Could you return us to your garden
Where no one’s hurt and no one’s scared
Free us from pride and bitterness
Keep us so close we won’t forget
Teach us to love as you love
This is a mother’s prayer
This is a father’s prayer
Teach us to love as you love
This is a mother’s, a father’s prayer

Cool Cat lyrics - Collin Raye

The cool cat knows when it’s time to relax
And get some rest
And that cool cat likes to unwind inhis room
‘Cause it’s the best
All the bestest boys and groovy girls
Are sure of one thing they have found
That cool cat knows how to settle
Whoa, the cool cat knows how to run fast and play hard
With all his friends
And that cool cat combs every inch of his yard
‘Till it’s time to go in and take a bath
Put his jammies on
And brush those teeth just right
‘Cause a cool cat knows how to say goodnight
Ain’t nothin’ like a bedtime story
When Mom or even Dad will do
And when you wake in the morning
You feel good...so good
‘Cause a good night’s rest is what makes you
A cool cat
All the bestest boys and groovy girls
Are sure of one thing they have found
That cool cat knows how to settle
A cool cat knows where it’s at
A cool cat knows how to settle down

Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral (An Irish Lullaby) lyrics - Collin Raye

Too La Loo Ra Loo Ral
Too La Loo Ra Li
Too La Loo Ra Loo Ral
Hush now don’t you cry
Too La Loo Ra Loo Ral
Too La Loo Ra Li
Too La Loo Ra Loo Ral
That’s an Irish lullaby
Over in Killarney
Many years ago
My mother sang a song to me
In tones soft and low
Just a simple, little ditty
In her old Irish way
And I’d give the world if I could hear
That song of hers today
Too La Loo Ra Loo Ral
Too La Loo Ra Li
Too La Loo Ra Loo Ral
Hush now don’t you cry
Too La Loo Ra Loo Ral
Too La Loo Ra Li
Too La Loo Ra Loo Ral
That’s an Irish lullaby

Hearts Are For When You Want To Love Someone lyrics - Collin Raye

Trees are for climbing
And holes are for digging
And friends are for when your having fun
And hearts are for when you want to love someone
Dogs are for hugging
And cats are for putting up with
Birds are just looking at
And heads are for when you have to wear a hat
Dads are for being with
And doing things
And helping out Mom
And Moms are for talking to
And telling things that you can’t tell anyone
Ears are for hearing your father call
And eyes are for seeing when it’s dark
Legs are for when you have to run
And hearts are for when you want to love someone
Brothers always take your things
And break your things
And eat your candy
And sisters always tell on you
And they cry a lot
When they got no reason to
Feet are for putting your shoes on
And hair is for looking nice at school
And hands are for folding when your book is done
And hearts are for when you want to love someone

The Dream Song lyrics - Collin Raye

Lay your head on your pillow now
Close your eyes
I’ll tuck you in and I’ll kiss you goodnight
While you and your teddy bear are countin’ sheep
Next thing you know, you’ll be fast asleep
Sleep now my angle your long day is done
The very best part of the night has begun
Cause we get a present when we go to sleep
We get to dream
If you have a dream your dream can come true
A whole world of wonder is waiting for you
life’s an adventure there’s so much to do
If you have a dream your dream can come true
You can go walkin’ on peppermint clouds
And see yourself being’ a real circus clown
Sail on a river of strawberry cream
Be a star or an astronaut, follow your dream
A whole world of wonder is waiting for you
life’s an adventure there’s so much to do
If you have a dream your dream can come true
If you have a dream your dream can come true
A whole world of wonder is waiting for you
life’s an adventure there’s so much to do
If you have a dream your dream can come true
Dream on...dream my love
A dream is a whisper from above
If you have a dream your dream can come true
A whole world of wonder is waiting for you
life’s an adventure there’s so much to do
If you have a dream your dream can come true

When You Say Your Prayers lyrics - Collin Raye

If you’ve ever wondered
When you pray at night
If it makes a difference
If it sets things right
Everytime we say our prayers
Whispered in the dark
Somewhere deep inside you
You know with all your heart
As sure as God’s in Heaven
There’s someone who cares
And somebody’s listening
When you say your prayers
A prayer can be a thank-you
A prayer can be a wish
A prayer can say I’m sorry
Like a hug or a kiss
It doesn’t have to be just right
God hears you loud and clear
As long as it comes from your heart
It goes right to his ear
As sure as God’s in Heaven
There’s someone who cares
And somebody’s listening
When you say your prayers
As sure as God’s in Heaven
There’s someone who cares
And somebody’s listening
When you say your prayers
Just know somebody’s listening
When you say your prayers

Stay Awake lyrics - Collin Raye

Stay Awake
Don’t rest your head
Don’t lie down
Upon Your bed
While the moon drifts in the skies
Stay awake, don’t close your eyes
Though the world is fast asleep
Though your pillow’s soft and deep
You’re not as sleepy as you seem
Stay awake, don’t nod and dream
Stay awake, don’t nod and dream

"The Walls Came Down" (1998)

Anyone Else lyrics - Collin Raye

Baby I bought wine and roses on my way home
Yeah I know we can't afford it but life doesn't last too long
This world has gone half-crazy
And knocked us both to our knees
I'm fumbling for the words to try to tell ya
I love you for hangin' onto me

When anyone else would've been long gone
Packed it up and headed back home
And not a soul would blame you after what I put you through
Yeah anyone else would've gone insane
Called the game on a count of rain
Anyone else, anyone else
Anyone but you

Mayday baby, all the rivets popped loose, it's a total tailspin
Too much grindstone, too little time with you
Girl, you know it's wearing thin
Baby let's trade in these teardrops
For warm kisses on skin
You got a drawer full of IOU's
And it's high time you called those things in

When anyone else would've been long gone
Packed it up and headed back home
And not a soul would blame you after what I put you through
Yeah anyone else would've gone insane
Called the game on a count of rain
Anyone else, anyone else
Anyone but you

You've passed up so many chances
To walk right out that door
Instead of dodging a champagne cork
And watchin' the wet clothes fall to the floor

When anyone else would've been long gone
Packed it up and headed back home
And you can hide behind a Cheshire cat grin but you know it's true
Yeah anyone else would've gone insane
Called the game on a count of rain
Anyone else, anyone else
Anyone but you

Anyone else
Girl, anyone but you

I Wish I Could lyrics - Collin Raye

Looking out my window
See you playing in the leaves
It's amazing how a little girl
Means all the world to me
When I tell you that I love you
I love you more than words can say

Smile, say cheese pretty-please
I wanna take your picture
How'd you ever get so big
I gotta take your picture
Hold on to the memory before the whole thing slips away

I wish I could save these moments
And put 'em in a jar
I wish I could stop the world from turning
Keep things just the way they are
I wish I could shelter you from everything
Not pure and sweet and good
I know I can't, I know I can't
But I wish I could

When you kiss me for no reason
It goes straight to my heart
When I feel your arms around me
I almost fall apart
It's time for bed you whisper
Daddy, we forgot to pray

I wish I could save these moments
And put 'em in a jar
I wish I could stop the world from turning
Keep things just the way they are
I wish I could shelter you from everything
Not pure and sweet and good
I know I can't, I know I can't
But I wish I could

And when I watch you sleeping
All my worries fade away
A little bit of heaven glows on your angelic face

I wish I could save these moments
And put 'em in a jar
I wish I could stop the world from turning
Keep things just the way they are
I wish I could shelter you from everything
Not pure and sweet and good
I know I can't, I know I can't
I know I can't
But I wish I could

Start Over Georgia lyrics - Collin Raye

I think I feel like an old beat up two lane
The one that the state's not about to repair
From where I'm falling I think I might meet you
Below where we were just above just don't care
The way the world's changing I just can't accept it
No right or wrong all in between
The faith we were raised on is weathered and shaken
But baby it don't have to be

'Cause I still believe in a prayer before supper
And passing the time round the old courthouse square
We've got nothing to keep us from start over Georgia
We'll leave all the baggage and start over there

Well I've never been to that part of the country
Save for some old movies and deep in my mind
Where it's accepted and even rewarded
To stand on your own right side of the line
Nobody wins here, we're all scare of losing
I feel scarred right down to the bone
Maybe we'll find ourselves close to the ocean
Where freedom first breathes on it's own

'Cause I still believe in a prayer before supper
And passing the time round the old courthouse square
We've got nothing to keep us from start over Georgia
We'll leave all the baggage and start over there
Oh we've got nothing to keep us from start over Georgia
We'll leave all the baggage and start over there

I Can Still Feel You lyrics - Collin Raye

It's that feeling that someone
Is standing behind me
And I turn around and there's no one there
And it's the sensation
That someone just whispered
Yeah and I still hear your voice but you're not really here
Your memory is like a ghost
And my heart is it's host

I can still feel you just as close as skin
Every now and then
All by myself, in a crowded room, or my empty bed
There's a place you've touched
With your love no one gets close to
I can still feel you, I can still feel you, I can still feel you, I can still feel you

You said you'd love me forever
Then you said it's over
And left me without the missing link
I thought I'd forget you
But I guess I forgot to
And lately I've been too confused to think
When I reach for someone new
It's like I'm touching you

I can still feel you just as close as skin
Every now and then
All by myself, in a crowded room, or my empty bed
There's a place you've touched
With your love no one gets close to
I can still feel you, I can still feel you, I can still feel you, I can still feel you

In everything that moves
In everything I do

I can still feel you just as close as skin
Every now and then
All by myself, in a crowded room, or my empty bed
There's a place you've touched
With your love no one gets close to
I can still feel you, I can still feel you, I can still feel you, I can still feel you
Oh I can still feel you

Someone You Used To Know lyrics - Collin Raye

I ain't gonna lie to you
And say it didn't hurt
To see you with someone new
And you were wearing my old blue shirt

But it didn't kill me until we said hello
And I became someone you used to know

Like a friend, like a fool
Like some guy you knew in school
Didn't we love, didn't we share
Or don't you even care
I know we said we were through
But I never knew how quickly I would go
From someone you loved
To someone you used to know

Bet you didn't tell him
'Bout those weekends at the coast
Or how we used to argue
'Bout who loved who the most

Well I guess I won that one, 'cause I still need you so
But to you I'm just someone you used to know

Like a friend, like a fool
Like some guy you knew in school
Didn't we love, didn't we share
Or don't you even care
I know we said we were through
But I never knew how quickly I would go
From someone you loved
To someone you used to know

Didn't we love, didn't we share
Or don't you even care
I know we said that we were through
But I never knew how quickly I would go
From someone you loved
To someone you used to know
I'm not someone you love
I'm someone you used to know

Corner Of The Heart lyrics - Collin Raye

Way down at the bottom
Both sides come together and form a V
And that's what mama calls
The corner of the heart

She says a lot of couples never turn that corner
They don't love that deep
They care a little while
Then they drift apart

Well now baby if you wonder why
I'm telling you all of this
It's because something is changing
I can feel it when we kiss

And if the moon keeps rising
You better hold on, I am
Turning the corner of of the heart

Back in Albuquerque
Near the river there was a cottonwood
One summer hooked up
With a climbing rose

And by the time it snowed
They were so tangled
Nothin' on earth could
Get that handsome couple to let go

Well now baby this world spins too quick
For the eye to see
The slow changing of a stranger into family

But if the moon keeps rising
You better hold on, I am
Turning the corner of the heart

Yes if the moon keeps rising
You better hold on, I am
Turning the corner of of the heart

Turning the corner of the heart
Turning the corner of the heart
Corner of the heart

All My Roads lyrics - Collin Raye

Looking back from where I stand tonight
I wouldn't change a thing about my life
Wrong turns I had to take back in those crazy years
Could not have been mistakes if they brought me here

'Cause all my roads have led me to
This night, this love I share with you
And though the road was never smooth
Life has made me someone who
Could be the right someone for you

I don't regret a single broken heart
That taught me what love is and what it's not
Someone must have planned our two paths would cross
I couldn't see it then but I was never lost

'Cause all my roads have led me to
This night, this love I share with you
And though the road was never smooth
Life has made me someone who
Could be the right someone for you

Detours, dead ends, endless explorations
You were my only destination

'Cause all my roads have led me to
This night, this love I share with you
And though the road was never smooth
Life has made me someone who
Could be the right someone for you

The Walls Came Down lyrics - Collin Raye

Today the air cleared up
The lights came on bright
Years of heavy weight
In a moment turned light
I'd thought love could only look
Dark as if through a glass
I just turned into an open book
Reading easy at last

Tonight my walls came down
Like a brick through a plate glass window
With a wrecking ball sound
Like old Jericho
Laid swift to the ground
I'm not sure when, but baby you're how
The walls came down

I've never trusted much
Got my reasons like most
Stayed well protected from
Every thorn on each rose
Taking those wayward trips
Only to turn back and run
Sailing all my relationships
Could not have dreamed up this one

Tonight my walls came down
Like a brick through a plate glass window
With a wrecking ball sound
Like old Jericho
Laid swift to the ground
I'm not sure when, but baby you're how
The walls came down

You make sense to me
In a world where just a few things do make sense to me
In your heart I'll put my trust
Through whatever is in front of us

Tonight my walls came down
Like a brick through a plate glass window
With a wrecking ball sound
Like old Jericho
Laid swift to the ground
I'm not sure when, but baby you're how
The walls came down
Ooh baby you're how the walls came down
Oh the walls came down

April Fool lyrics - Collin Raye

I'm just a fool for April
There's nothing more to say
Long as I can remember
She's led my heart astray
When I was green as willow
She had me ditchin' school
And even then she tricked me
I'm just an April fool

She tangles dogwood blossoms
Into her yellow hair
She uses the same perfume
The smoky mountains wear
She keeps the flame of summer
'Round her neck like a jewel
She breezes in to see me
And I'm an April fool

She entrances me and she dances me
And she flies me like a kite
And I soon forget she's only come to play
Then there comes a day when she will not stay
And I lie awake all night
Hoping next time April may

When I walked out this morning
April had up and gone
And it clear as water
She'd only led me on
And it will be next winter
Before my heels will cool
And then I will forgive her
I'm just an April fool
She knows I will forgive her
I'm just an April fool

Make Sure You've Got It All lyrics - Collin Raye

I'm watching you go from room to room
With all your boxes and your broom
Packing up, sweeping out, and taking down
From off the wall
Everything that's part of us
Tear my whole world down if you must
Don't even leave one little speck of dust
Make sure you've got it all

Take my heart, take my soul
Take it all with you when you go
Just leave the floor here to catch me when I fall
You stole my pride and dignity
You took it all away from me
Take one last look around
Girl, before you leave
And make sure you've got it all

Don't even leave one photograph
The memory of one smile or laugh
Check the closet up in the attic and down the hall
Take your time, take your rings
Take the sandbox and the swings
Without a family oh, they're just things
Make sure you've got it all

Take my heart, take my soul
Take it all with you when you go
Just leave the floor here to catch me when I fall
You stole my pride and dignity
You took it all away from me
Take one last look around
Girl, before you leave
And make sure you've got it all
Take one last look around
Girl, before you leave
And make sure you've got it all

Survivors lyrics - Collin Raye

You've been my best friend all these years
You've kept holding on to me through all the trials and the tears
Only you and I could know all the sacrifices
That let this feeling grow
There were so many times we could have said goodbye
We could have called it quits but honey you and I

We're survivors we made through the storm
When I've needed shelter I've found it in your arms
Survivors in love enough to fight
Together in this thing for life

There were times I lost my mind
Took some wrong turns you got me back in line
There were times you lost control
But I stood by you I loved you heart and soul
When faith was tested and dreams were fading fast
We held each other close until the rain had passed

We're survivors we made through the storm
When I've needed shelter I've found it in your arms
Survivors in love enough to fight
Together in this thing for life

A little time and tenderness
Has seen us through the years
We'll still be side by side
When the final smoke has cleared

We're survivors we made through the storm
When I've needed shelter I've found it in your arms
Survivors in love enough to fight
Together in this thing for life
Together in this thing for life

The Eleventh Commandment lyrics - Collin Raye

She hears his heavy breathing in the dark
His footsteps coming closer down the hall
She's so ashamed, she's daddy's secret love
She wants to cry, she wants to die, but he can't get enough
The bruises on his face will go away
Mom keeps him home from school till they fade
She's sorry he was born and tells him so
He takes it in, he hangs his chin, he ducks another blow

Did God overlook it
What ought have been written
The eleventh commandment
Honor thy children

He cries for hours, cries and never stops
He shakes so hard his little cradle rocks
He'll never have the chance to be brand new
He'll never walk, he'll never talk, he's addicted too

Did God overlook it
What ought have been written
The eleventh commandment
Honor thy children

Thou shalt not kill
Thou shalt not steal
Thou shalt not take the Lord's name in vain
Thou shalt not cause thy children pain

God does not overlook it
What ought have been written
The eleventh commandment
Honor thy children
Honor thy children

"Christmas-The Gift" (1996)

It Could Happen Again lyrics - Collin Raye

[Johnny Cash intro...]

"One frozen night in 1914,
at the height of WWI,
the unthinkable happened.
All along the entire western front,
the British and German soldiers
lay down they're weapons
in an unofficial ceast fire
to celebrate Christmas Eve together.
They exchanged gifts
and saw each other as brothers.
And that piece lasted for two more days,
when they were ordered back to battle.
In those few days, though,
men remembered the true meaning of christmas
amongst the devastation,
and it's a story that should never be forgotten..."

Through the smoke-filled night
Silence rolls from both sides
Aross a bloody battlefield
It was a cold Christmas Eve
In 1914
For those who were there it seemed unreal

As time was still the Spirit moved the soldiers
To lay down they're arms
Raise they're voice in song
And pretend for awhile
The war was over

If it could happen then,
It could happen again
A world torn apart
To join hands and hearts
To celebrate His birth
And peace on this Earth
If for one magic night
We could finally give a reason not to fight
Maybe there's a chance ..
This time it might last

As opposing sides approached
Through broken words they spoke
It wasn't long before they felt at ease
They shared they're cigarettes
What they had they used as gifts
They didn't feel like enemies.

With candles lit,
They stood shoulder to shoulder
And on that field they found
True common ground
And as they prayed
They dreamed the war was over

If it could happen then,
It could happen again
A world torn apart
To join hands and hearts
To celebrate His birth
And peace on this Earth
If for one magic night
We could finally give a reason not to fight
Maybe there's a chance ..
This time it might last

If it could happen then,
It could happen again...

The First Noel lyrics - Collin Raye

The first Noel the angel did say
Was to certain poor shepards in fields as they lay:
In fields where they lay a-keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

Then they looked up and saw a star,
Shining in the east, beyond them far:
And to the earth it gave great light,
And so it continued both day and night.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

And by the light of that same star
Three wise men came from the country far;
To seek for a King was their intent,
And to follow the star wherever it went.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

This star drew nigh to the north-west;
O'er Bethlehem it took its rest,
And there it did both stop and stay,
Right over the place where Jesus lay.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

Then entered in those wise men three,
Fell reverently upon their knee,
And offered there in his presence
Their gold and myrrh and frankincense.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the kind of Israel.

Then let us all with one accord
Sing praises to our heavenly Lord,
That hath made heaven and earth of nought,
And with his blood mankind has bought.
Noel, Noel, Noel, Noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

Away In A Manger lyrics - Collin Raye

Away in a manger, no crib for a bed,
The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head,
The stars in the sky looked down where he lay,
The little Lord Jesus asleep on the hay

The cattle are lowing, the poor baby wakes,
But little Lord Jesus no crying he makes
I love thee, Lord Jesus, look down from the sky,
And stay by my credo 'til morning is nigh

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask thee to stay
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray
Bless all the dear children in my tender care,
And take us to Heaven, to live with thee there

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