Lyrics by c.c. Snowden
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Lucky Me
Verse1I dreamed of you bothlong before your time—brushing my babydoll’s hair,pretending they were mine.Dressing them in tiny outfits,taking them on little walks,in my small and tender voice,speaking how a mother talks. ChorusOh, my sweet daughters,what a gift you are to me.Becoming your mamais the one thingI always wanted to be.Lucky me. Verse 2Holding your tinyContinue reading “Lucky Me”
Not Requests
Words by c.c. Snowden Music and vocals by Songer verse 1 The US government….decides things from an ivory tower.Practicing religion of its love of control and power. verse 2Our late founding fathers….would be amazed at what they’d see.And the dumpster fire that has becomeWashington , D.C. chorus But really….We just want freedom….and protection for whenContinue reading “Not Requests”
Dear Sandy
Once there was a womanand her name was “Sandy” her husband’s name was DavidAnd the life they made was dandy They bought fancy housewith a lovely river viewThey were living in retirement With nothing much to do Then about four years later while sitting on their dockSome lights began to shineand they heard some classicContinue reading “Dear Sandy”
Reminisce
verse 1There was a corner lot, a house two stories high,And a river flowing, North nearby.There were mossy oaks,and palm trees tall.There was a big duck pond,right inside the mall! chorusWhere is that place,We used to know?If we could go back,No doubt, we’d go.So let’s close our eyes,and reminisce.of that place and time,So many ofContinue reading “Reminisce”
Remember James
verse 1James was a grown man just trying to survive.He lived life on his own termsat the age of 65. He made a buck when he needed towith some tools and his two hands,He’d sip a beer with his conscious clear,As a proud American. (full band instrumental) verse 2James was a small man,100 pounds… ifContinue reading “Remember James”
These Years
verse 1Some little girls like quiet games.Some little girls play school.Some little girls stay neat and clean and follow every rule. verse 2Some little girls are loud and yell.Some little girls play rough.Some little girls pretend to fly because swinging is not enough. chorus Then little girls become grown up girlsMoving on to complexity,But everyContinue reading “These Years”
This Club No Longer Cares
For us it has beena long, winding road—of hormones shifting,often ready to explode. Our weight has gone up,our feet have spread wide,and volcanic hot flashesburn us up inside. So please excuse uswhile we make this claim:we no longer care,and we feel zero shame. We don’t care thatour outfits don’t match.We don’t care ifpet hair isContinue reading “This Club No Longer Cares”
Dr. Phil
You’re an ole country boy,you like to say,When guests write into appear on your stage. They seek solutions,attention, sometimes fame,But you cut straight throughand tell it to them plain. They bring their conflictwhile searching for peace,They carry denial,yet hope for release. They bring excuses,still longing to heal,From bitterness and burdenstoo heavy to conceal. ChorusPut downContinue reading “Dr. Phil”
Freedom
“What does freedom mean?”she asked her mom,with little eyesso bright and wide.“It means resting wellafter games and fun,so you can growwith peace inside.” “Why does it matter, though?”she asked her dad,with curious earsthat loved to hear.“It matters sowe can be ourselves,and live our liveswith less to fear.” “How did we get it then?”she asked themContinue reading “Freedom”