Mike the tavern man

[Verse] Walking down a crowded street sunlight in my eyes Got my own rhythm own heartbeat reaching for the skies But a billboard screams a message a whisper in my ear You need this you deserve this drowning doubt and fear [Chorus] Chasing shadows that aren’t real they scatter in the haze Promised golden castles but it’s just another maze Trading freedom for some glitter losing what’s inside Chasing shadows in the daylight nowhere left to hide [Verse 2] Sold a dream wrapped in a ribbon shiny overtones But the weight of expectation chills me to the bone Plastic smiles and hollow fortune always out of reach The louder that they preach to me the less I seem to teach [Bridge] Mirror mirror cracked and tainted tell me what is true Is the version that they’re selling ever really you Peel away the layers let the rawness lead the way Chasing down a shadow turns to chasing light someday [Chorus] Chasing shadows that aren’t real they scatter in the haze Promised golden castles but it’s just another maze Trading freedom for some glitter losing what’s inside Chasing shadows in the daylight nowhere left to hide [Outro] So I pick up all my pieces leave the race behind Let the sunlight fill the spaces darkness tries to bind No more chasing after shadows running life’s charade I’ll embrace the light within me let the shadows fade

Verse 1 There’s a lot of people who come into your life They leave a mark like a cut from a knife Sometimes you wonder when they’re gone They leave a hole bigger than the sun Then you want to have them back When they were here why did you never tell them that Chorus How much they mean to you You wouldn’t know what to do If something happened to them Don’t waste a minute of time Talking to the ones in your life Verse 2 There’s things I never said Then one day you were gone to soon Yeah Words unspoken are the proof How important they really were To you Chorus How much they mean to you You wouldn’t know what to do If something happened to them Don’t waste a minute of time Talking to the ones in your life Bridge So hold them tight and don’t let go Let go of hurt cause if you don’t You just never know Chorus How much they mean to you You wouldn’t know what to do If something happened to them Don’t waste a minute of time Talking to the ones in your life Chorus How much they mean to you You wouldn’t know what to do If something happened to them Don’t waste a minute of time Talking to the ones in your life

Verse 1 There’s a lot of people who come into your life They leave a mark like a cut from a knife Sometimes you wonder when they’re gone They leave a hole bigger than the sun Then you want to have them back When they were here why did you never tell them that Chorus How much they mean to you You wouldn’t know what to do If something happened to them Don’t waste a minute of time Talking to the ones in your life Verse 2 There’s things I never said Then one day you were gone to soon Yeah Words unspoken are the proof How important they really were To you Chorus How much they mean to you You wouldn’t know what to do If something happened to them Don’t waste a minute of time Talking to the ones in your life Bridge So hold them tight and don’t let go Let go of hurt cause if you don’t You just never know Chorus How much they mean to you You wouldn’t know what to do If something happened to them Don’t waste a minute of time Talking to the ones in your life Chorus How much they mean to you You wouldn’t know what to do If something happened to them Don’t waste a minute of time Talking to the ones in your life

[Verse] I’m staring at the sky it’s painted in gray I’m lost in a haze don’t know which way You left your mark it’s lingering here Like a ghost in the smoke I can’t disappear [Verse 2] The shadows crawl and whisper your name My reflection it doesn’t look the same Closed a door but the echoes remain Haunted by a love that’s carved in my veins [Chorus] You're a flame that refuses to die Burning bright in the back of my mind Like the wind you’re gone but alive A ghost in the smoke I can’t survive [Bridge] Ashes fall like memories tonight Cover my heart but can’t make it right I’m chasing shadows and losing the fight Your silhouette dances under the light [Verse 3] Every breath I take feels like a mistake Your presence lingers it’s too much to take The silence screams it’s louder than sound In the ruins of us I'm still spellbound [Chorus] You’re a flame that refuses to die Burning bright in the back of my mind Like the wind you’re gone but alive A ghost in the smoke I can’t survive

[Verse] जुन जस्ती निधारको कालो तिकी कानमा झुम्का बोकी अनि ओठमा लगाई लाली माया गरी सधैँभरी [Chorus] हाम्रो साथ रहोस जुनी भरी यो यात्रा कहिले नटुटोस कहिल्यै कही हृदयमा होस माया निरन्तर बगिरही साथ सधैँ पैलाभरी [Verse 2] आकाश जस्तो विशाल हाम्रो प्रेम पहाड जस्तो बलियो स्थिर छ त्यो नेम जुन जस्तै निलो मुहार सपना साझा होस् बारम्बार [Chorus] हाम्रो साथ रहोस जुनी भरी यो यात्रा कहिले नटुटोस कहिल्यै कही हृदयमा होस माया निरन्तर बगिरही साथ सधैँ पैलाभरी [Bridge] जुनले देखोस् हाम्रो उज्यालो बाटो सङ्गै लेखौँ हर दिनको नोट कलम होस् प्रेमले भिजेको हाम्रो कथा कहिले नबुझिएको [Chorus] हाम्रो साथ रहोस जुनी भरी यो यात्रा कहिले नटुटोस कहिल्यै कही हृदयमा होस माया निरन्तर बगिरही साथ सधैँ पैलाभरी

(Verse 1) Sunrise paints the ferry gold, a chill wind off the Sound, Another day on Whidbey's fold, where hidden homes are found. My tools are packed, my van is primed, a thermos steamin' hot, Another circuit intertwined, another tangled knot. From Langley's shores to Oak Harbor's bay, I'm chasin' every spark, A flicker here, a power sway, I'm leavin' my own mark. (Chorus) Whidbey wires, runnin' deep, through cedar, fir, and pine, From island homes where secrets sleep, to storefronts brightly shine. I'm the current's steady hand, the voltage's trusted guide, An electrician on this land, where nature's beauty hides. (Verse 2) A farmhouse old, with knob and tube, a relic of the past, A modern build, a sleek new cube, where solar panels cast. The salty air, the misty rain, the eagles overhead, I'm climbin' poles, again, again, where power lines are spread. The tide is low, the seagulls cry, a customer calls in need, A tripped breaker, blinkin' eye, a complicated deed. (Chorus) Whidbey wires, runnin' deep, through cedar, fir, and pine, From island homes where secrets sleep, to storefronts brightly shine. I'm the current's steady hand, the voltage's trusted guide, An electrician on this land, where nature's beauty hides. (Bridge) Sometimes the ferry's late at night, the fog hangs thick and low, But when I flip that switch to light, the satisfaction starts to grow. A warm glow in a cabin's pane, a porch lamp shinin' bright, I know I've eased another pain, and chased away the night. (Chorus) Whidbey wires, runnin' deep, through cedar, fir, and pine, From island homes where secrets sleep, to storefronts brightly shine. I'm the current's steady hand, the voltage's trusted guide, An electrician on this land, where nature's beauty hides. (Outro) The sun descends, a crimson hue, across the Puget's face, Another job, another view, a peaceful, quiet space. I park my van, my day is done, the tools are put away, Another spark, another one, to brighten Whidbey's day.

[Verse] City lights they’re calling loud Neon dreams they form a crowd Heartbeat races can’t slow down Lost but loving this bright town [Verse 2] Rooftop whispers in the haze Footsteps dancing through the maze Chasing streaks of purple skies Catch the stars in our wild eyes [Chorus] Electric love we’re burning bright Shining through the endless night Feel the rhythm lose control Neon nights will steal your soul [Verse 3] Shadows chasing what we find Leave the doubters far behind Echoes linger feel the vibe We’re the pulse that’s still alive [Bridge] Fingers trace the skyline's glow Everything we need we know Bound by lights that sing too fast Living moments that won’t last [Chorus] Electric love we’re burning bright Shining through the endless night Feel the rhythm lose control Neon nights will steal your soul

(Verse 1) In a world of chaos, where shadows may fall, A decision is made, a resolute call. With hearts full of faith, and spirits so bold, A family declares, their story unfolds. (Chorus) Ask for me and my house, we will serve the Lord, His love our compass, His Word our reward. Through trials and triumphs, our faith will endure, In His grace we find strength, forever secure. (Verse 2) With humble devotion, they kneel and they pray, Seeking guidance and wisdom, to light up their way. In every sunrise, His blessings they see, In every challenge, His hand sets them free. (Chorus) Ask for me and my house, we will serve the Lord, His love our compass, His Word our reward. Through trials and triumphs, our faith will endure, In His grace we find strength, forever secure. (Bridge) Like a beacon of hope, their love shines so bright, A testament to faith, in the darkest of night. Their home a sanctuary, where peace can reside, With God as their shepherd, their hearts open wide. (Chorus) Ask for me and my house, we will serve the Lord, His love our compass, His Word our reward. Through trials and triumphs, our faith will endure, In His grace we find strength, forever secure. (Outro) So let their voices rise, in joyful acclaim, A family united, in Jesus' name. Ask for me and my house, forever we'll say, We will serve the Lord, now and always.

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[Verse] Eyes like fire pulling me in their wake Your touch a riddle I ache to break The room burns up shadows around the flame I’m begging for more but don’t know your name [Chorus] Whisper to me promises that bite Hold on tight in this fevered night Every breath a secret we dare not share Caught in a dream only we could wear [Verse 2] Fingers trembling on this fragile thread Your words linger dancing in my head A fantasy carved deep into my skin I’ll surrender just let the night begin [Chorus] Whisper to me promises that bite Hold on tight in this fevered night Every breath a secret we dare not share Caught in a dream only we could wear [Bridge] I’m laid bare dissolving under your gaze Drunken desire in this endless haze Are you cruel or kind it’s all so unclear But every no melts into yes my dear [Chorus] Whisper to me promises that bite Hold on tight in this fevered night Every breath a secret we dare not share Caught in a dream only we could wear

In F major, sing “Nothing sweeter than revenge”