Sonneman Song Lyrics/Poems etc

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life"

Berthold Auerbach

Relive

The waiting seems to be the hardest thing to do.

Its so cold here longing for you

I have set the bait and now sit to wait and wonder if you will show

The waiting is the hardest part but then you already know

For three days and nights, I suffered your need to resist

I fell victim to your supple skin

Left wounded by the passion of your kiss

You toyed with me until you decided to take me

Beneath my feet the ground was shaking

Souls and sex love and war

This was like nothing I had ever felt before

Yes I still remember the creaking of the trees

That year as summer reached her eve

Our lives would never be the same

After the two of us were beaten at our own games

Now my heart is breaking when I step too far in these chains

My own words to console me as I reach my hour of shame

The body forgets the touch but the soul relives the pain

Until we meet again

Appropriating the past

Faced with the daunting task of appropriating the past

Or whether not to simply let her be

There is to much confusion between then and me

The years I lost to self-medicating

The love I was given but was not appreciating

Those I knew who cared for me and those who sought only to use me

They became one in the same when I turned away

So many thorns in my side I found it difficult to know who to deny

I set friends against each other

I unknowingly fell in love from a simple kiss on the cheek

Her memory still haunts me

Cause I wonder after three now four if she thinks about me anymore

Living five feet off of the ground just on the outside of town

From the end of the summer well into fall

I had no idea I had none at all

Why would this face call to me in the evening of my life

She is merely a point of reference of a time when days blurred into nights

But I learned so much from her

As we took from each others souls

If only I knew then what I know now

Would I have still given her so much control

I think that I would

As crazy as it sounds I didn’t feel a thing when I fell to the ground

I only wish I had my eyes open so that I might have taken a better look around

Now I am calling on a past that would rather stay forgotten

But there is something in my soul I fear it has turned rotten

I have to find my way back to undo the pain I caused

I have to know truth no matter what the cost

Sometimes I wonder about the girl who moved to Texas

I didn’t have the guts to tell her how she moved me with her words

I felt better for having known her for the short time I did in my little world

Her kiss goodbye left me gasping for air

I might have gone with her is only she had asked

But she did not and I lost my chance

I do not regret as one might think

But sometimes when the night sky becomes as black as Indian ink

I wonder about the butterfly who sang to me while she strummed her guitar

Or the shy one that loved me as much as she loved the stars

And the lady from California who was staying with a friend

When her boyfriend left the Army our time came to an end

To the girl who took her life in a fit of rage

Her name is burned into the lining of my soul and shall never be erased

"All Around Me"

By Brian Sonneman

I waited here in my depression I prayed for sunlight to guide my way

I thirst for reason in this darken season the skeptics say what they want to say

My immortality is surly impressed on me my time will pass just like a summer day

I ponder substance and what pass from me I often think what of my epitaph would say

Here lies a son who couldn’t find the answers here lies a fool in an early grave

Bridge

So why do I do the things I do when there’s sorrow all around me

So why do I do the things I do when I’m so lost without me

Chorus

So where do I go what do I do how will I know

So where do I go what do I do

I grip my chest in this hopeless sorrow I’m so afraid of what a day might bring

I gave up wishing for a brighter tomorrow I gave up wishing for anything

Bridge

So why do I do the things I do when there’s sorrow all around me

So why do I do the things I do when I’m so lost

Chorus

So where do I go what do I do how will I know

So where do I go what do I do

“Trust in you”

Lyrics by Brian Sonneman

Even if I thought of you

Even if you might be true

I couldn’t change the way that I felt

Can’t change the cards once their delft

Oooo my hearts been lied to

I’ve been hurt

I never believed in no one else

I put my faith unto myself

I never trusted no one else

Like I trusted you

Yes I trusted you

You tell me it’s all right

I trust in you

Its like waking up from the longest dream

Its like letting out the loudest scream

But no ones there to hear it anymore

I walk alone down by the shore

I’m just tossing stones out in the sea

Each ripple fading out like memories

I remember you, you with the rest

I remember you, cause you were the best

I believe yeah I believe yeah I trust in you

You tell me it’s all right

I trust in you

If you say its gonna be ok than I know it will because you’ve never lied to me

Everything that you meant to me is fading from reality and

Everything that you meant to me is fondling obscurity

You tell me it’s all right

I trust in you

If you say its gonna be ok than I know it will because you’ve never lied to me

Everything that you meant to me is fading from reality and

Everything that you meant to me is fondling obscurity

A thought for you

A thought for today as time drifts away

I can’t hold on to much more than moments but this much I’ll say

My time spent with you is the only thing I have found true

In a world that is sometimes painful you have given me a place to hide

You have overlooked my foolish pride

The best move I ever made was making you my bride

With unsteadying footing and unsure times

When it seems to be such a struggle just to stay alive

You can count on me I will never leave

When we have stood the test of time

My heart belongs to you

And as long as your hand is in mine

Together we will force the sun to shine

I just wanted you to know I am thankful for all you do

I just wanted you to see you the way I do

It is still us against the world look how far we’ve come girl

When the chips seem like their down just remember it can all turn around

Take in the peace that you bring to me

Remember only love can truly make you happy

This doesn’t mean I don’t long for life to be better

But I wouldn’t trade you for the world no matter whatever

So rest in the comfort that part of this is done

When it comes to finding love that race is won

Where tomorrow leads us only God knows for sure

As long as we’re together I know we will endure

Love is

Love is, strong like the mountains pure like a stream

Love has the power to change everything

Love is, the rush of emotion to the tear in her eye

True love will never die

Love is timeless seamless and caring

Love is thoughtful devoted and sharing

Love is bold love is mild

Love is the feeling of a child’s warm smile

Love is living love is true

Love is in the way he looks at you

Love is, stronger than pain freer than rain

Love is the reason two people remain

In love for better or worse

Through thick and thin

Love is the kiss that breaks the curse

Love is more than we could hope for

Love is always worth fighting for

Love is richer than money

Sweeter than honey

Love is always on time

Love can make you blind

But only to the sadness in your mind

Love is a father to his son

A husband to his wife

Love will keep you warm on the coldest of nights

Love is always trusting the other loves you to

Love is weak in the eyes of the fool

Love is restlessly loving you

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"Be Ready When the Storm Comes "

By Brian Sonneman

With as sad as this world can be

You should search for tranquility

I pray you find all you need

You deserve to be happy

Bridge

Be ready when the storm comes

You might just be alone

Be ready when the storm comes

It might just take your home

Be ready when the storm comes

It might just leave you cold

Be ready when the storm comes

You might just be alone

Chorus

Shut those blue sweet eyes

And let the mildest of tides

Carry you away on the oceans wing

And plug those tired ears and ignore all you hear

Until you learn to rest in the deepest sleep tonight

Take a deep breath now

And learn to let it all out

And Soon you will be far away

And let the cares of this world

Blow away from you

For the few nights we died

Chorus

Shut those blue sweet eyes

And let the mildest of tides

Carry you away on the oceans wing

And plug those tired ears and ignore all you hear

Until you learn to rest in the deepest sleep tonight

With all of your energy

Try to find true meaning

Search the velvet sky tonight

A wonderful day

The sun shines today and as the clouds melt away

A smile appears it seems like it’s been years

The sky is so blue I find myself lost in it

A color so true I fear I might forget it

This is what it means to be alive

My family and friends by my side

The roar of this boat as she powers us towards the middle of the bay

The beginning of a truly wonderful day

The children laugh as I feed her more gas

Faster Daddy faster as I take in this view

The waters so clear the sky so blue

My tired bones warm in the sunlight as eagle in the distance takes flight
we watch her for a time until she disappears into the shine

I slow the horses down as snacks are passed around

Waves kiss her bow and I am relaxed by the sound

Later we will pull ashore at a place we have been so many times before

Throwing rocks into the sea

Daddy look at me

Here Daddy this one is perfect for skipping

Stones glide across the bay

This is truly a wonderful day

I take a seat on the beach and begin to read some poetry

With the sound of laughter not far away

Looking up ever so often to see them play

The words draw me in and I am at peace within

A gentle southern breeze lightly touches my skin

I made it through yet another winter and I am alright again

Summer greets me like a long lost friend

I set the book down and take a long look around

I pull my guitar from her case

My heart is inspired by the beauty of this place

Chords ring out as my voice is carried on the wind

All nature seems to come to life as I begin to sing again

I grab logs for a fire as the sun slowly sets

The colors in the western sky are so moving it takes my breath

The crackle of the fire on a warm Washington night

The stars begin to shine as the sun gives up her light

Telling stories to the family as the fire starts to dance

Heading home in the moonlight so bright I can see the waves before me

I find my way by the shadows on the land

I know these waters like the back of my hand

What a beautiful place

What a wonderful day

Breathless

Stood there breathless before a God that didn’t care

Waving my hands, shaking my fists in the air

Stood before my accusers (they) didn’t care

Looking with laughter in my eyes, Oh…

I never blamed you for it, I know the blame rests on me

My turn to look, the answers true

My soul, my soul, myself to change

My soul, my soul, myself to love

Stood there breathless before a God that didn’t care

Images pass through my mind I wasn’t there

My persecutors lying all against me

There’s no way for me to break free

I know it ain’t your fault, I took to blame too fast

I know it isn’t your fault and good things never last, but I

My soul, my soul, my soul

Can you save me from the darkness?

Can you save me from the darkness?

Will you save me from the darkness?

I know it ain’t your fault and I know you’re not to blame but,

It’s getting hard when I stare right back into the flames

Can you save me here? Can you save me here?

Can you reach me here? Can you save me here?

Can you make it clear?

Stood there breathless before a God that didn’t care

My executors lining up everywhere

Stood there breathless before a God that mind

And I’ve been left behind…

Death behind a grin

Death

Hello can anybody hear me?

Hello am I alone?

I yell out into the void of night.

I try to scream trapped behind these blue eyes.

Anxiety makes my blood run hot.

Beads of sweat roll down my face.

I cry out for help but, can’t make a sound.

No one knew the way I felt so I wrote it all down.

The warning signs are flashing but, I’m going way to fast.

No time to brake, no time to stop, I’ve blown it all I’m going to crash.

I’m tired of hearing the sound of my heart dying.

I’m tired of the constant inner crying.

I beg for relief, can’t you hear me?

What are you deaf?

Are you blind?

Can’t you feel?

Do you need a sign?

I’m hopeless behind a grin.

I’m a full grown man, and a frightened child.

I’m death behind a smile.

I’m the pain within the sin.

I’m the one from 99.

Stay with the others Lord, leave me behind.

I am dead anyway, waiting only to be buried.

You will never know the burden I have carried.

You only see what you see.

Can’t you see any more?

Shake hands with this young gentlemen, and ignore his inner war.

My guilt it consumes me like a hungry lion.

Who takes his time with his prey.

I am screaming from the mouth of hell.

You can’t hear a word I say.

I’m showered in hypocrisies.

And my body poured out on flames.

Too hot to kill me.

The nightmare is never over, the pain is always real.

And you say you know how I feel.

Your lies I find insulting.

Your fake smile I find revolting.

I know you have your own tales to tell.

For I’ve seen your inner war as well.

But the pain you run from is not like mine.

For you’re still with the 99.

The next time you look into these blue eyes.

Listen to the silence, listen for the cries.

By Brian Sonneman