ORIGINAL SONG LYRICS
© 2010 All songs copyright by RAHEL (Ann Rachel Silverman-Limor)
"If they want to know me, tell them to stroll through my collection. I'm in my collection." - Isabella Stewart Gardner; Art Collector
ASHREI (Psalm 128) 1982
Hinay Ma Tov; Track 4; Arrangement & Production: Tofa’ah
Happy are those who revere the L-rd, Who walk in His ways.
Ashrei kol yiray Ha-Shem } x4 Ha-holekh b’dra-khav } x2
BETTER TIMES 1997
I fell in love with a man I barely did know. He said he'd love me and that he would never go
We had two children and as they began to grow he went away - leaving me just so
As my life was changing voices I did hear. Telling me to look ahead, then angels did appear
Guiding me along the way, warding off the fears. Just hang loose 'cause better times are here
Better times - - better times are here; Just hang loose 'cause better times are here
Now I'm sitting pretty, a woman tried and true. Ain't got time for weariness, ain't got no time for blues
Living life's surprises, always trying something new. Hanging loose -- loving me and loving you
BLUE 1999
Blue, I pine for you. Here alone as I sit
You were a dream come true only for a while. I still love you
Please, please me. Only for now hold me. Only for now please me …
Blue, I pine for you. Here alone as I sit. Whoa … I am blue.
THE BOY IN THE DREAM 1997
There in a dream I saw him coming. Reaching his hand out to mine
As we sat I heard him saying, "I'll make you well, I'll make you fine."
When I awoke I was smiling. Who could that dreamboy ever be?
Days went by and all the while, my heart did yearn, my heart did see.
Dreaming. Heaven above. This world keeps on turning; spinning out Love.
Then we met one day in passing. Sweetly humbled by the sight.
In my heart our souls were dancing - All through the day, all through the night.
Our hearts keep on beating. In rhythm and in rhyme. Our souls keep on meeting. Forever, for all time.
BRAVE SOLDIERS 1999
One day she said to him, “Go forth and walk like a man.”
“Live life as best you can, go forth,” she said to him, “walk like a man!”
One day he said to her, “I’ll make you proud.”
“I’ll be the best I can be,” - he said to her, “I’ll make you proud!”
They held hands. They walked the land. Promises they made to keep.
Brave soldiers, women and men. Being the best they can be…
Take heed - when the time comes. We all must rise to the call.
Standing straight, standing tall. Being the best we can be.
Go forth – walk like a man. Live life as best you can.
Brave soldiers, women and men. Be proud being the best you can be!
BURIED TREASURE 1985
Love as a flower grows. My love as the wind she blows.
Steady, right on course she goes. Forsaken wantonly.
He sails the open seas. Sailing, sailing endlessly.
Enticing his curiosity. Treasures lie within.
Time, like a field of spies falls short on his eyes and his heartfelt cries…
Love as a willow weeps. My love he forever keeps.
Sailing, sailing oceans deep. Forsaken wantonly.
Time, like a field of spies falls short on his eyes and his heartfelt cries…
Sail, sail away my love; Search, search (for) my love; Save, save my love; Guard, guide my love.
THE COLOR OF MUSIC 1985
Me and my guitar, sit at home every night and every day
Making music when no—one is in the way - Just me and my guitar
In the quiet of the night, silent voices softly whisper in your ear
If you listen you can hear them everywhere - In the quiet of the night
And when you want to fly away - and seek out the freedom of another day
Let the music swirl all around you - and sing you to a place all your own
Meditating on a mood - your body swings and sways upon a tune
A flower blossoms in the middle of the room - You’re captivated in a hue
Meditating on a mood - your body swings and sways upon a tune
A flower blossoms in the middle of the room - You’re captivated in a hue
DEJA VU 1997
Isn't this what we've said before - in these very words?
Isn't this where we've stood before - isn't this absurd?
Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Didn't I take your hand before - didn't you take mine?
Didn't we walk this way before - once upon a time?
Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Could it have been we've met before - some kind of deja vu?
Could it have been we've loved before - tried and almost true?
Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Here we are born again - here I am singing out to you.
Singing our song again - here I am singing it with you. Deja vu......
DIALOG 1994 ** AACI Songwriting Competition Winner
Tell me where are you going and where have you been. Are you living outside - are you living within
You were talking of losing when I wanted to win. Are we at the beginning or nearing the end
What was that you were saying - I was not listening. You were living outside - I was living within
We're always too busy with too many things. Think of us as beginning as we're nearing the end
You were asking a question at a quarter to nine. Spinning off your misgivings needing to unwind
I was not undertaking a mission in mind. Messages you were sending looking for a sign
Revealing a memory - you try to hold on. To a magical moment - the heart of a song .
Suppressing emotions you think it's all wrong . In the heat of a moment the passion is gone.
In the middle of nowhere feeling very alone. Something's pushing me onward - I'm starting to run
In the darkness I see you - you're bright as the sun. Reaching out to a future we've only begun
What was that you were asking - What did you want to know. You're moving too quickly - I'm taking it slow
'Round the corner waiting - above and below. Taking us on a journey just where we want to go
Wondering is it over and wanting to laugh. We were part of a whole now we're left with a half
All the pieces have broken - a golden calf .Nothing really is certain - not a rod, nor a staff
Leading me onward - I'm longing to go. But you're pulling me back against the flow
Don't ever give up - don't ever forego. In love there is wisdom - we're longing to know
DIDN'T WE 1998
Didn't we say a long time ago life was meant for living? Didn't we say a long time ago life would be forgiving?
Didn't we say the night would fall and we would be one and for all?
Didn't we say when morning came that we would still be one and the same?
Oh -- Didn't we? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh oh..... } x2
Didn't we say when all was said & done that you would still be the only one?
Didn't we say when all had passed that you and I would make it last
Forever? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh, oh...
Didn't we stand and take our vows, said we would make it through somehow?
Didn't we love long and deep and swear our love was meant to keep? Oh...
Forever? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh, oh....
DOWN BLUES 1981 Sample on YouTube: Rahel & Rootes
Have you ever felt down – I mean really down
When you’re looking for a soul all around to save you
When you realize heaven’s up there in the skies
What the hell keeps you going – gives you power to survive?
I’ve been meditating – doing up some calculations
What it is that I’m looking for might be right outside my door
Ooh baby, you could be such a fancy lady
Wearing a face to a meeting place that takes you right out of these blues
Taking my time (for) living – trying to be forgiving
Soul searching is where it’s at – you’re gonna ride it through
Spending my nights going through my life with a headache full of dreams
Living in bliss sitting motionless thinking through what it all means
Wasting my time on the empty lines that I’m hearing everyday
Aah, it may take me all night just to chase these blues away
ETERNAL FORMS OF LIGHT 1982 Rosh HaShanah
Searching everyday for the meaning of a life. In a world that sees no mercy.
Every soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
Looking inward free, realize unyielding force. In a world that sees no mercy
Where a soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
Days of awe. Days of praise. Deeds of valor . Deeds of evil (x2) PRAY!
Tendencies to sway, tempting you to play for time
In a world that sees no mercy
Still a soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
FANTASIES 1994
Living everyday, we struggle in this world
We’re living in fantasies and dreaming
Of a world we can live in sheltered from
Realities of a world that’s struggling
To believe that fantasies could become realities
In my lifetime I have seen life goes on everyday
Until death comes beckoning and we go on struggling
In a world of fantasies sheltered from realities
Just one life can change our world into a dream
And we can be a fantasy
Living everyday struggling in this world
We’re living with promises, fantasies, make believe
We’re sharing realities of a world we all live in
Believing that just one life can change our world
Of fantasies to realities
FIRE IN THE FOREST 1984
CD: Hinay Ma Tov; Track 5; Arranged & Produced by Tofa’ah
There is a forest far away from here
There sits a weary man tending his treasures of wrinkles and minding his wares
Blessings and prayers, he sings to the Lord. Thickets of life in the pockets of time.
There's a fire in the forest
In the heart of illusion burns a steady flame
Glowing in the darkness; Questioning life of the here and there. Guarding the answers
Seekers of light yearning for wisdom. Thickets of life in the pockets of time.
There's a fire in the forest
Sing to the heavens. Reach for a shining star.
Covet the secrets of ageless wanderings. Blessings and prayers.
Seekers of light sing to the Lord. Thickets of life in the pockets of time.
There's a fire in the forest
GIVER OF THE LAW 1999
CD: Time Passes By; Hinay Ma Tov, Track 7 (Revised)
From my window, from my window – I can see out in the darkness
In the darkness, in the darkness – I can see there in the shadow
In the shadow, in the shadow – There’s a fire all a-glow
All a-glow, all a-glow – See the light shine from above; From my window…
See the light shine, see the light shine – From a bush set a - fire
Set a - fire, set a - fire – Hear the voice resound like thunder
Hear the thunder, hear the thunder – From the top of a high mountain
From a mountain, from a mountain – Comes the giver of the law; See the light shine…
Here is the god of the people – here is the law of the land
Here is the union of Heaven and earth – here is the dawning of Man
Here there is Soul, there is Spirit – Here there is Love of the One
Here there is Holy communion – here is what we must become
One people after a fall – One people hearing the call
One people seeing it all – Standing completely in awe
One people … One G-d - One people loving One G-d
One people …. One G-d - One people loving One G-d
Ain Sof - LaNetzakh - Ohr HaRuach
G*D BLESS THE AMERICAN 2001
Aren’t we just grand with our great big war machine?
We’re united as we stand. Our aim on our target has never been so clean!
Yeah, aren’t we so fine with a direct hit every time. Hear us say… “Bombs away!”
Hats off. Salute the flag. Thumbs up to a job well done.
You bad guys pack your bags. Get ready ‘cause here we come!
We’re putting on our greens. We’re the best you’ve ever seen!
We’re powerful, we’re strong, we’re one. G-d bless the American!
Aren’t we so proud of our gallant chivalry?
We’re rallying out loud, “Destruction and death to our enemy!”
Yeah, aren’t we just it! No, we don’t take no shit! Hear us say, “Bombs away!”
Aren’t we so just in this land of the free and the home of the brave?
Defending honor now we must. We are heroes sending children to their grave.
We are fighting for our rights. We will fight with all our might!
Hear us say, “Bombs away!”
HALLELUKA (Psalms 149;1, 150;3-6)1983
CD: Tofa’ah; The Sound of Joyous Song. Co-written and produced by Yona Saslow & Rahel
Halleluka shiru la-Shem – Halleluka shir khadash! } X2
Halleluhu – b’nevel v’kheenor. Halleluhu – b’tof u-makhol; Halleluhu – b’mee-nim v’ugav
Halleluhu – b’tsil-tse-lay sha-mah Halleluhu – b’tsil-tse-lay tru-ah
Halleluka shiru la-Shem – Halleluka shir khadash! } x2
Kol ha-n’shamah t’halel kah. Kol ha-n’shamah t’halel kah
Halleluka – Halleluka – Hallelu-u-u-ka-a-a – Halleluka ] x2
HEAVEN 1997
I went to heaven and came back; Oh, what a sight!
Guardian angels donning halos; Laughing with delight.
Dancing gaily in a circle, glistening in the night
Sweetly singing, gently spinning; Messengers of Light! Oh - - - - - - I went to heaven! } x2
Dancing angels, happy angels, Tell me how it's so.
Deep inside I yearn for loving, Show me how to know.
Oh dance for me and sing for me. While I'm still below.
I looked up and saw the light quiver to and fro. Oh -- I went to heaven! } x2
In the changing of the seasons we're not wrong or right.
In a fog or in a clearing; Try, though, as we might.
All around us angels playing. Keep us in their sight.
Laughing, singing, dancing, spinning; Messengers of Light. Oh -- I went to heaven! } x4
HEY LOVE (I am) 1997 CD: Time Passes By, Track 3
Hey Love, I'm dancing. Hey Love , I can. Hey Love , I'm smiling. Hey Love , I am
Hey Love - I'm singing. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm laughing. Hey Love - I am
Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM!
Hey Love - I'm touching. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm healing. Hey Love - I am
Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM! Hey Love - I am.......
Hey Love - I'm feeling. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm just being. Hey Love - I am
Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM!
HOME 2000
In the morning when the sun shines; You are calling me to You
Sometimes I listen, sometimes I hear You. How I want to be near You … feel You near …
You are calling me home ] x4
In the moonlight as I gaze; You are calling me to You
Now I hear You, now I listen. I feel You near me. I feel You here. You are near …
You are calling me home ] x4
I AM THE ONE 1985
I am the one that you had waited for. I am the one that you wanted to care for.
I am the one that you had hoped to love forever. I am the one who's left you standing on your own.
The day we met you said you loved me so. I told you, "No, it's just plain infatuation."
But you held me close enough that I nearly stopped from breathing.
Then I caught my breath and said, "Let's sit and drink a few."
Now it's too long playing hearts trying for a win.And it's too long just wondering how did it all begin.
Take a hold of yourself now it never is too late to change your mind and start again.
Where do we go when love has gone away? Do we just turn around and face a new direction?
Don't hold your breath and wait until you find what you've been looking for.
Just take your time and have another drink or two.
I CANNOT WALK AWAY 2000
I must have loved you once. A love so deep, so true. Your presence now is more than I can bear.
My heart cannot be still while I am by your side. And I cannot walk away from you.
I want to run away. Take back the night and the day.
But you are still here with me... You are still here with me...
And I cannot walk away from you. From you... No, I cannot walk away from you....
You are the one I love. My heart it cannot lie. Will this affliction ever find release?
Caring as we do. Love must find a way. For I cannot walk away from you.
I want to run away. Take back the night and the day.
But you are still here with me... You are still here with me...
And I cannot walk away from you. From you... No, I cannot walk away from you....
I’LL SAY A PRAYER 2000
Say it again so I can hear You. Say it again so I can understand
You are my special Love. You are from Heaven above …
I close my eyes – I hear Your whisper. At sunrise – I feel You close to me
You are my special Love. You are from Heaven above
Take me in Your arms; Hold me close, hold me closer
Wrap me in your Light; I’ll say a prayer …
Your Love will make us whole. Keep us strong, make us stronger
In all ways … For always …
IN MY MIND 1999
In my mind I’ll always love you. In my mind I always will.
In my mind you are my darling. In my mind I love you still.
Hold my hand and hold me closer. Love me tender through the night.
Lay your head upon my shoulder. In my mind you make it right.
Oh my dear how do I love you underneath the stars above.
Our love shines just like the night moon. Cooing softly like the dove.
IT ISN'T FAIR 1997
It isn't fair feeling all alone and so down
It isn't fair when the world seems to crumble to pieces on the ground
Dry your eyes, look at me, I am here for you. Listening, and loving you
You're not alone; hold me dear
It isn't fair growing up in a world that feels so cold
It isn't fair when a heart so young feels so old
IT WON’T BE ME 2000
After all we’ve said and done, after all that we’ve been through; I will never be someone to you
I am not the one you’d call when you’re looking for a friend to see
No, I’m not the one with whom you’d want to be
After all is said and done I will never be the one that you want to see
After all is said and done I will never be the one; oh no it won’t be me
Tears are falling from my eyes, all I do is sit and cry for you; I will never be someone to you
I am yearning for the touch of someone who’ll care for only me
I am not the one with whom you’d want to be
IT'S ALWAYS LOVE 1997
Take me back, take me back, to the place where we once loved
Take me back, take me back to the place; heaven above
It's always love, it's always love - it's always love, it's always love
Just one time, just one time - one more time to live what's been lost
Just one time, just one time - one more time, no matter the
When I'm happy it's with you. You tell me stories when I'm blue
You keep me laughing the whole day through
JUST A COUNTRY SONG 1998
Well, I went to the country just to breathe some of that fresh air; Well what did I find there?
I found me a river just a-running down the mountain, hey hey, Just singing me this song!
Well a-ways down the river I saw him coming, oh yeah, He was heading straight my way.
And as he approached me I felt my heart a-flutter; As I looked into his eyes I heard him say:
Now get up woman, get yourself out to the country where the green grass and the blue skies do abound
Listen up woman, get yourself out to the country. Open your eyes and see the beauty all around!
We set out a-walking over every hill and dale; The birds were singing and the sun shone up above
Well he held me real close and just so tenderly; As he took my hand I knew I was in love
Now maybe I've got it all wrong but I can't stay here very long. My friends and family are waiting for me
Maybe in a little while I'll miss that cowboy's great big smile and deep down in my heart I'll hear him say:
Get back to the country! Get yourself back to that river where the green grass and the blue skies do abound
Listen up woman! Get yourself back to the country! Open your eyes and see the beauty all around
LITTLE DARLING 1996
In the morning when you rise open up your weary eyes. Let this bright and sunny day carry all your blues away.
Oh little darling don't you cry. I will sing you a lullaby. You're too young to feel so old. Hold onto your precious soul.
And I will sing you this song. It's for you, why don't you sing along.
Open up your weary eyes. Little darling don't you cry. Together you and I will sing your blues away.
Open up your weary eyes. Little darling don't you cry. Together you and I will sing your blues away.
MY LITTLE BIRD 1997
If I would set you free would you fly away? Would you come back to me? My little bird my little one.
If I would let you be would you spread your wings? Illuminating me . My little bird, my little one.
Time seems forever and Life seems eternal. With you. I am free; radiantly, radiantly!
Sail with the wind. Take flight exquisitely. Rejoice in the moment. Luxuriously! Luxuriously!
Love full of wonder. To fly high above. This time it's forever. Passionately! Passionately! FREE!
MY OH MY 2001
My oh my oh my… } x4
See the warlords fly. My, oh my, oh my. Up there in the sky. My, oh my, oh my.
Hear a thunderous sound. My, oh my, oh my. Crashing to the ground. My, oh my, oh my.
Running from the sight. My, oh my, oh my. Running in the night. My, oh my, oh my.
Loved ones left behind. My, oh my, oh my. Does anybody mind? My, oh my, oh my.
In the darkness of the night, My, oh my, oh my. I can see a Light! My, oh my, oh my.
Even in the spring. My, oh my, oh my.The songbird still will sing. My, oh my, oh my.
‘Neath Divine protective wing. My, oh my, oh my. We’ll gather here to sing. My, oh my, oh my.
MY SWEET LAND 1982 CD: Time Passes By, Track 5
See the hillside over yonder. There's my baby over there. At his doorstep he is singing a lullaby.
And the child that sleeps within me. Nestles peaceful in his soul. In my dreams I catch a glimpse as I cast a sigh.
And we are sailing on a river leading hopes and dreams afar. In my life I've had a million.
Still I close my eyes to dream up more. Through the mountains and the hillsides of my sweet land.
For the moment I have rested, I can hear him singing gently.Over yonder on the hillside I send my gaze...
OH TO BE 1985
Oh to be near the sea again. My windswept hair colored with specks of golden sand.
I watch the gulls sing songs to their prey over seemingly silent waters.
I am lost... drifting. Yielding further into depths of greens and blues.
An orange sky sheds it's light on undiscovered hidden paths.
She calls, "All is well. Be thee well. All is well. Be thee well."
I am lost... drifting. Yielding further into depths of greens and blues.
An orange sky sheds it's light on undiscovered hidden paths.
Oh to be near the sea again. My watered eyes see clearly to eternity.
Where freedom lies beyond. Where we can fly beyond.
Where we can rise beyond another day...
PIERROT 1997 CD; Time Passes By, Track 6
Oh - on a lonely night. The moon is in the sky and you're looking about
Can you touch the light as you reach up. Climbing on a moonbeam - you fly away
To worlds up above - Floating on a cloud on high. The winds whisk you away.
Shedding just one tear - on your own
Wait - are you listening?You can hear the sound of someone who cares
Showing you the way as the raven flies. Traveling down your path - following your senses, you see
The lines are never drawn - and time is endless. Calling you from afar
Shedding just one tear; Coming home
Say - have you ever tried. Searching for your heart - reaching within
Spreading out your wings as the eagle soars. Climbing higher heights
To the edge of the world. You call out your name - standing on the peak
A voice calls you back - shedding just one tear; Coming home
RISE UP SINGING 1997 Myspace
Sunshine shining down. Moonlight lighting the way.
Hand in hand, we are walking. Talking about the dawning of a new day.
Children play in the playground. Mom's and dad's shoot the breeze.
Arm in arm, we are sitting. Talking about the dawning of a new day.
Open your eyes. Awaken your soul and rise up singing!
You and I will welcome the peace we are bringing. Rise up singing!
Stand up, make yourself known. We all make a difference!
One by one we are changing. Together we'll see the dawning of a new day.
7 – 4 – High 2001 Myspace
Watching – which way does the wind blow? ] x2
Which way does the wind blow? Which way does the wind blow? ] x4
Waiting – to know what we will all know ] x2
What we know we’ll all know – what we know we’ll all know ] x4
Take time to live life; Give love for free! Believe in you, believe in me!
Reach out – Love is all around us! ] x2
Love is all around us – Love is all around us! ] x4
Rejoice! Let your loving light shine ] x2
Let your loving light shine – let your loving light shine ] x4
Take time to live life; Give love for free! Believe in you, believe in me!7 – 4 - High!
SHADES OF LIGHT 1981 Lyric: Ann R.S. Limor Music: inspired by Victor Azus
Watching the changes your eyes will show. Feeling that I believe in you. Swiftly we sail on through.
Winter. The cooling winds they speak to you. Love brings a warmth we can share.
Often we seek those who'll care.
Gone are the days when shadows fooled; Covered our lives.
Leading me calmly through shades of light. Come take my hand down the way.
You've shown your heart, I'll show mine.
SHE 1994
In a field where rivers flow. There's a fire all a-glow. There walks a woman all alone.
In her dreams and in her heart. There's a place, it's just a start. She is longing just to be home
She is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me…
She is fair and she is light. Inner vision is her sight. She is proud of all she can be.
Walking straight and walking tall. She will never ever fall. She's a woman and she is free!
She is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me…
Awake oh North and then come South. Who is she that looks out, like the dawn and fair as the moon?
Of the East and of the West. She is different from the rest. She harbors peace in her womb.
She is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me…
SILVER STREAK 1984
Silver Streak gateway to mystery. What lies there on the other side?
Silver Streak beauty surrounding you. Pathways to who knows where …
Look behind you there’s a Light. Shining brightly in the night
Taking you here, taking you there. Showing you the way …
Silver Streak You are my destiny. Mystical line of Sight
Silver Streak follow you endlessly; Endlessly, endlessly in the Light!
SOUL SOLITARY 2001 Myspace
In the midst of the lush summer green, and the golden brown orange of fall.
I am but just one single soul. I am here in a desert.
Extending my hand as I turn. Gazing in every direction.
I’m lost in a strong gust of wind and I’m covered in dust.
Yet I feel I’ve been touched by the ALL. A presence in me I can feel.
I call You to break down the walls. Please give me Your hand.
Break me loose from this sleepy haze. Enveloped complete so am I.
Standing alone in the dust. I hear no one answer.
Why must I stand here alone? Why must I touch no one? Why must I remain a soul solitary?
Humbled before You I kneel. So scattered. I hang my head.
In silence I pray You will hear this prayer of the numb.
For love surely I’m worthy still, of standing alone never more.
I’m wanton of Your guiding hand; for strength and for courage.
Why must I stand here alone? Why must I touch no one? Why must I remain a soul solitary
SOUTHBOUND TRAIN 2000
I’m moving on from that man. I’m moving on because I can.
Don’t want to stick around in this town no more. I’m moving on from that man.
Now that the morning’s come, I’ll pack my bags and go.
It won’t take much time, and I’ll be gone you know.
I’m heading in a new direction. My feet are walking step by step by step…
I’m gathering momentum, I’m on my way….
Riding that Southbound train. In and out of rough terrain.
I’m riding that Southbound train. In and out of the rain…
The air is fresh and crisp. It’s the changing of the season.
Winter’s coming on, and that’s the reason that
I can’t stick around. I got the urge to go, you know.
It’s time for moving on, I just got to go (you know).
Oh babe, I’m moving on. Never meant to cause you any harm.
In my mind, in my heart we’re still the same, but for now… (I) gotta catch that train!
Now I’m sipping down my coffee here in this quaint café I got lots of time…it’s just the breaking of the day.
Maybe I’ll be wanting to come back home again.Anyway, but for now, I’m still my own best friend!
STAY ALIVE (Song to a Dying Goldfish) 1997
Stay alive. Open eyed. Stay alive. Hold your head up high
You survive if you try; You survive if you wonder why
There’s no need to be so blue. ‘Cause I’m calling out to you
It’s the best that we can do to stay alive!
Songs are sung for the ones. Songs are sung underneath the sun
For someone old or young. For someone – coming to the end or just begun
There’s no need to be so blue. ‘Cause I’m calling out to you
It’s the best that we can do to stay alive!
You can live if you give. You can live; Open up your heart and forgive!
STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING 1997 Poem by Robert Frost
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though
He will not see me stopping here to watch his woods fill up with snow
My little horse must think it queer to stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake the darkest evening of the year
He gives his harness bells a shake to ask if there is some mistake
The only other sound's the sweep of easy wind and downy flake
The(se) woods are lovely, dark and deep but I have promises to keep
And miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep
STRAIGHT IN THE EYE 1997 CD; Time Passes By, Track 4
There's a world full of lies if that's what you see, If that's all you be
There's a world full of lies if that's all you feel If that's what is real for you
There's a world that is battered and tattered and shattered
Where evil is lurking and waiting to pounce
If that's all you see - if that's all you be; If that's what you feel.... is real
There's a world that is crumbling down to the ground. Just look around
There's a darkness that lingers if you want to lose
If that's what you choose to see - instead of free
Look it straight in the eye; see it all there. Straight in the eye
There's a world full of lies if that's what you see. If that's all you be
There's a world full of lies if that's all you feel; if that's what is real for you
There's a world that is crumbling down to the ground
Just look around - There's a darkness that lingers if you want to lose
If that's what you choose to see - instead of free
Look it straight in the eye; see it all there. Straight in the eye
SWEETHEART 1997
You will always be my one and only sweetheart
Just a little taste of you is all I need to make me smile
I can only thank the good lord that you're here with me forever & ever
You will always be my one and only sweetheart
You will always be my one and only sweetheart
There could never be another one like you in my world
I can only thank the good lord that you're here with me forever & ever
You will always be my one and only sweetheart
I love you.. . With all of my heart, with all of my soul
You will always be my one and only sweetheart
T H E G I F T 1997 ** AACI Songwriting Competition Winner
Empty space and empty time - lead to rhythm and to rhyme
When all I've got and all that's mine - I give to you - the gift
In turning over all the pages - all the days that one engages
All the wisdom of the ages - I give to you - the gift
Where one can gather all the dreams - Of how it is and how it seems
And question, still, what it all means - This is for you - the gift
Sit humbly now as we grow old - collecting stories to be told
We dare to be forever bold - we give to you - the gift
When on that day, when in the end - When death is waiting 'round the bend
It is in love we leave, my friend - We leave to you - the gift
THE LAND 1998
The land's called Palestine. Hear it sing! My land's called Palestine. Hear it sing!
Hear the sound and the fury in Palestine. Hear it sing! The land's called Palestine. Hear it sing!
The land's called Israel. Hear it sing! My land's called Israel. Hear it sing!
Hear the sound and the fury in Israel. Hear it sing! The land's called Israel. Hear it sing!
Our land is Israel. Hear it sing! Our land is Palestine. Hear it sing!
Hear the sound and the fury // Hear it sing! Our lives, our hearts, our cries... Hear us sing! Oh...
Shed a tear in Israel. Hear it sing! Shed a tear in Palestine. Hear it sing!
Will Peace come? Hear it sing! Peace will come. Hear it sing! ] x3
THIEF OF THE DAY 1985
The thief of the day took my soul away. And then stole my heart with the sweetest remark.
I didn't know better, I was young in the world. To a bond built on trust I was easily lured.
It took me some time to realize the game. How you used me and others to acquire your fame.
Hiding beneath a mask of honesty. How entangled I became before I was freed.
Well I played the martyr all for your sake. A friend just in theory of me did you make.
In trying to win I lost just the same. You see that I really have nothing to gain.
You're a thief of the day because I keep the night. Wrestling with morals and wondering what's right.
My patience grows weary, I try to stay calm. Even though I've been fooled by your innocent charm.
And I wish you to hell and I wish you'd find peace. And I wish you'd be true to your painless beliefs.
I might have been chosen to show you the way. But I doubt you'll give up being thief of the day.
THIS JOURNEY OF YOU 2001
I never meant to bring you down. I didn’t mean to bring you down, my friend
I never meant to bring you down – down, down, down….
(You know) I just like hanging around ya. I just like hanging around ya, my friend
I just like hanging around – I like hanging around, around, around…. Ya!
Knowing you is like the Great Adventure. I never know what to expect, no no
Knowing you is like the Great Adventure, Don’t know what to expect.
Never know what comes next. Never – never – never – never know!
(I’ve) been losing my way on this journey. Been losing my way but I’m happy to stay
I’ve been losing my way on the journey…This journey of you!! (love) ….My friend
(I’ll bet you) didn’t know that you live inside me; Been living inside me for so long now
I’ll bet you didn’t know that you live inside, inside, inside, inside…… me
I never know what I’m doing here. It’s never ever really been clear, my friend
I never know what I’m doing here. Never, never, never know – I never ever know
I never know what I’m doing here. I don’t know why I’m hanging around ya
I never know what I’m doing here. Never know what I’m doin,
Never know what I’m doing, WHAT AM I DOING HERE??????
Now let’s walk – let’s talk – now let’s not make a sound, no no… } x4
THREE SEPTEMBERS 2001
Three Septembers – I have known you. Three Septembers – I have loved you
G-d is watching, watching over. G-d is watching us. G-d is watching, watching over us!
Leaves are turning Autumn colors. We are facing one another, oh -
Winds are calling in September. Winds are calling us. Winds are calling , I hear their song
Three Septembers - many lifetimes. Three Septembers. I kiss your eyes
I kiss your eyes; I kiss your eyes; I kiss your eyes
TIME PASSES BY 1999CD; Time Passes By, Track 1
Time passes by. Time passes by, my friend. You, you and I, go on living. Oh yeah…
Life is a song. Life is a song, my friend. Time passes by as we’re singing. Oh yeah…
Take a risk. Dare to fly. We can do it if we try.
We are here. We are now. Anywhere. Anyhow. Time passes by, my friend
Reach for a star. Reach for a star, my friend. Light shines on those who are living.
TRAIN 2001
Train is running down the track. Gonna catch it ‘round the back, Oh yeah… Ride that train!
Heart is thumping off the beat. I am running down the street, Oh yeah… Ride that train!
Train. Number 9. Right on time. Down the line. Gonna ride… Ride that train!
You are playing hard to get. Without even one regret, Oh yeah… Ride that train!
In your mind fixin’ to die. Ride the big one in the sky, Oh yeah… Ride that train!
Train. Number 9. Right on time. Down the line. Gonna ride… Ride that train!
Get to heaven ‘fore I do. Take along the whole darn crew, Oh yeah… Ride that train!
Call my name but I ain’t listenin’. By yourself you’ll do the christening, Yeah… Ride that train.
TRUE LOVE 1999
I don’t want your love.] x3 If it’s not true
I don’t want you] x3 If you’re not true
Take my hand, look me in the eye. Tell me you love me – do or die.
Shout it out – the world to hear. Hold me closer - - without fear …
Make a stand. Be a man. Make a stand and be true.
Dare to love. Dare to love out loud. Dare to love true love…
THE VIEW FROM THE RIVER 2000
The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2
In the morning, in the evening – you can look up, you can look down
The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2
Stay on the surface or go even deeper; You can stay on the surface, you can go even deeper
The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2
You can swim or tread on water. It’s your decision, you can decide.
The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2
One little step, another little step. A few more will get you there … Where you want to go.
The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2
A floating island – the deep blue sky } x4 And every ending is a new beginning
WALKING (Through a Memory) 1999
I’m walking though a memory. I’m walking as the wind blows through my hair
Oh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me fly…
I’m sailing through a memory. I’m sailing as the wind blows through my hair
Oh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me …
It’s a fantasy – what we pretend to be. It’s a fantasy – Oh…
It’s a fantasy – what we pretend to be. It’s a fantasy… Carry me …
I’m spiraling through a memory. I’m spiraling as the wind blows through my hair.
Oh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me …
WATERSIDE 1982
I went down to the waterside checking out my soul
I say, babe, every way that you gotta fly
You gotta keep the faith you know
Everybody’s got a dream - - they gotta let on go
Babe, find your way - - to the place you know is home
Scattered thoughts help me free my mind, I feel my life unfold
I say lay me down on your Holy ground - -There ain’t no better way I’m told
WHENEVER YOU'RE YOU 1997 CD; Time Passes By, Track 7
Take life one day at a time now - take it nice and slow
Take time to look all around you got everywhere to go
See the greens, the blues and the yellows jumping out at you
Light, heavy, easy or mellow - anything will do
Whenever you're you; whenever you're you
Loud thunder, bright bolts of lightning - wonders of the world
Stars shining, white moon a-rising - every boy and girl
Gaze fondly, reach for each other - embracing gentle winds
Be there for now and forever - hear the heavens sing
Whenever you're you; whenever you're you
Take flight, go where your wings do fly. Stay low or climb to a higher high
Reach out, follow your heart - expand. Near or far, wherever you land it's grand
Whenever you're you; whenever you're you
Golden sun, rainbow colored skies surround you as you go
Move forward eyes open wide, you've nothing to do but grow
Each day is your very first birth-day, celebrate it with ease
Live life with each loving moment - happy, full and free
Whenever you're you; whenever you're you
WHERE I'M BOUND 1997 CD; Time Passes By, Track 10
I am not afraid when life turns me around, I am not afraid.
I am not afraid of the sight and the sound, I am not afraid
I embrace a heavenly face. A simple smile; Almighty Grace.
I forgive. I wanna live. I can love. L-rd I can give.
And I can't help but go to where I'm bound, where I'm bound. Traveling on to where I'm bound.
I am not alone in the circle of life, I am not alone.
I am not alone in my struggle and strife, I am not alone
WHISPER BY THE SEA 1982 (English lyric 2000) Myspace
Migrant gulls Speckle the shoreline and you… are there
The waves, they come and they go – and you…are there
Thinking, thoughts of the day – you want to run… run away
The wind, whispers a message that you don’t hear
Clouds, changing their faces and you…depart
While the sea shelters her secrets as you turn away. As you turn away
WINDSONG 1996
Just a whisper - It need not raise its voice; Just a whisper - I need not raise my voice
But to listen with my heart and to hear the song of the wind
The whisper… The Love that is everywhere
Desert wind; Strong voice of the sands. The voice of the desert is strength
The winds are strong. The voice is clear. Listen... (heya); Listen... (heya); Listen… (heya)
Inside there is Love. G-d is Love. We are G-d. We are Love.
Inside there is peace. Find it... Find it. It is here with you. With us. You need not go far.
It is you. It is you. It is you…Listen... Be love.... Listen....Live Love.... Listen....Give Love....
YOU DON'T KNOW 1998 CD: Time Passes By, Track 9
Drifting - where do I want to go from here? Sailing - setting my course for anywhere.
You don't know where I've been, you don't know what I've seen
You don't know of the light or of the dark; You don't know how I feel, you don't know what is real
You don't know of a longing in my heart to set forth and go; Set forth and go .....
Floating - riding the waves of endless time. Moving - over a whisper and a sign
Another time, another place. Another rhyme, another face
This is the way I want to go. This is the place I want to know
Another mountain yet to climb. Another passageway to find
This is the time to get away. This is the time, it is today! To set forth and go …} x4
Resting - pondering thoughts as they arise. Gazing - the white of the light shines in my eyes
You don't know where I've been, you don't know what I've seen
You don't know of the light or of the dark; You don't know how I feel, you don't know what is real
You don't know of a longing in my heart to set forth and go; Set forth and go …
"If they want to know me, tell them to stroll through my collection. I'm in my collection." - Isabella Stewart Gardner; Art Collector
ASHREI (Psalm 128) 1982
Hinay Ma Tov; Track 4; Arrangement & Production: Tofa’ah
Happy are those who revere the L-rd, Who walk in His ways.
Ashrei kol yiray Ha-Shem } x4 Ha-holekh b’dra-khav } x2
BETTER TIMES 1997
I fell in love with a man I barely did know. He said he'd love me and that he would never go
We had two children and as they began to grow he went away - leaving me just so
As my life was changing voices I did hear. Telling me to look ahead, then angels did appear
Guiding me along the way, warding off the fears. Just hang loose 'cause better times are here
Better times - - better times are here; Just hang loose 'cause better times are here
Now I'm sitting pretty, a woman tried and true. Ain't got time for weariness, ain't got no time for blues
Living life's surprises, always trying something new. Hanging loose -- loving me and loving you
BLUE 1999
Blue, I pine for you. Here alone as I sit
You were a dream come true only for a while. I still love you
Please, please me. Only for now hold me. Only for now please me …
Blue, I pine for you. Here alone as I sit. Whoa … I am blue.
THE BOY IN THE DREAM 1997
There in a dream I saw him coming. Reaching his hand out to mine
As we sat I heard him saying, "I'll make you well, I'll make you fine."
When I awoke I was smiling. Who could that dreamboy ever be?
Days went by and all the while, my heart did yearn, my heart did see.
Dreaming. Heaven above. This world keeps on turning; spinning out Love.
Then we met one day in passing. Sweetly humbled by the sight.
In my heart our souls were dancing - All through the day, all through the night.
Our hearts keep on beating. In rhythm and in rhyme. Our souls keep on meeting. Forever, for all time.
BRAVE SOLDIERS 1999
One day she said to him, “Go forth and walk like a man.”
“Live life as best you can, go forth,” she said to him, “walk like a man!”
One day he said to her, “I’ll make you proud.”
“I’ll be the best I can be,” - he said to her, “I’ll make you proud!”
They held hands. They walked the land. Promises they made to keep.
Brave soldiers, women and men. Being the best they can be…
Take heed - when the time comes. We all must rise to the call.
Standing straight, standing tall. Being the best we can be.
Go forth – walk like a man. Live life as best you can.
Brave soldiers, women and men. Be proud being the best you can be!
BURIED TREASURE 1985
Love as a flower grows. My love as the wind she blows.
Steady, right on course she goes. Forsaken wantonly.
He sails the open seas. Sailing, sailing endlessly.
Enticing his curiosity. Treasures lie within.
Time, like a field of spies falls short on his eyes and his heartfelt cries…
Love as a willow weeps. My love he forever keeps.
Sailing, sailing oceans deep. Forsaken wantonly.
Time, like a field of spies falls short on his eyes and his heartfelt cries…
Sail, sail away my love; Search, search (for) my love; Save, save my love; Guard, guide my love.
THE COLOR OF MUSIC 1985
Me and my guitar, sit at home every night and every day
Making music when no—one is in the way - Just me and my guitar
In the quiet of the night, silent voices softly whisper in your ear
If you listen you can hear them everywhere - In the quiet of the night
And when you want to fly away - and seek out the freedom of another day
Let the music swirl all around you - and sing you to a place all your own
Meditating on a mood - your body swings and sways upon a tune
A flower blossoms in the middle of the room - You’re captivated in a hue
Meditating on a mood - your body swings and sways upon a tune
A flower blossoms in the middle of the room - You’re captivated in a hue
DEJA VU 1997
Isn't this what we've said before - in these very words?
Isn't this where we've stood before - isn't this absurd?
Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Didn't I take your hand before - didn't you take mine?
Didn't we walk this way before - once upon a time?
Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Could it have been we've met before - some kind of deja vu?
Could it have been we've loved before - tried and almost true?
Here we are now, as then, and ever more} x2
Here we are born again - here I am singing out to you.
Singing our song again - here I am singing it with you. Deja vu......
DIALOG 1994 ** AACI Songwriting Competition Winner
Tell me where are you going and where have you been. Are you living outside - are you living within
You were talking of losing when I wanted to win. Are we at the beginning or nearing the end
What was that you were saying - I was not listening. You were living outside - I was living within
We're always too busy with too many things. Think of us as beginning as we're nearing the end
You were asking a question at a quarter to nine. Spinning off your misgivings needing to unwind
I was not undertaking a mission in mind. Messages you were sending looking for a sign
Revealing a memory - you try to hold on. To a magical moment - the heart of a song .
Suppressing emotions you think it's all wrong . In the heat of a moment the passion is gone.
In the middle of nowhere feeling very alone. Something's pushing me onward - I'm starting to run
In the darkness I see you - you're bright as the sun. Reaching out to a future we've only begun
What was that you were asking - What did you want to know. You're moving too quickly - I'm taking it slow
'Round the corner waiting - above and below. Taking us on a journey just where we want to go
Wondering is it over and wanting to laugh. We were part of a whole now we're left with a half
All the pieces have broken - a golden calf .Nothing really is certain - not a rod, nor a staff
Leading me onward - I'm longing to go. But you're pulling me back against the flow
Don't ever give up - don't ever forego. In love there is wisdom - we're longing to know
DIDN'T WE 1998
Didn't we say a long time ago life was meant for living? Didn't we say a long time ago life would be forgiving?
Didn't we say the night would fall and we would be one and for all?
Didn't we say when morning came that we would still be one and the same?
Oh -- Didn't we? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh oh..... } x2
Didn't we say when all was said & done that you would still be the only one?
Didn't we say when all had passed that you and I would make it last
Forever? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh, oh...
Didn't we stand and take our vows, said we would make it through somehow?
Didn't we love long and deep and swear our love was meant to keep? Oh...
Forever? Oh yeah! Didn't we? Oh, oh, oh....
DOWN BLUES 1981 Sample on YouTube: Rahel & Rootes
Have you ever felt down – I mean really down
When you’re looking for a soul all around to save you
When you realize heaven’s up there in the skies
What the hell keeps you going – gives you power to survive?
I’ve been meditating – doing up some calculations
What it is that I’m looking for might be right outside my door
Ooh baby, you could be such a fancy lady
Wearing a face to a meeting place that takes you right out of these blues
Taking my time (for) living – trying to be forgiving
Soul searching is where it’s at – you’re gonna ride it through
Spending my nights going through my life with a headache full of dreams
Living in bliss sitting motionless thinking through what it all means
Wasting my time on the empty lines that I’m hearing everyday
Aah, it may take me all night just to chase these blues away
ETERNAL FORMS OF LIGHT 1982 Rosh HaShanah
Searching everyday for the meaning of a life. In a world that sees no mercy.
Every soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
Looking inward free, realize unyielding force. In a world that sees no mercy
Where a soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
Days of awe. Days of praise. Deeds of valor . Deeds of evil (x2) PRAY!
Tendencies to sway, tempting you to play for time
In a world that sees no mercy
Still a soul exists forever in eternal forms of light
FANTASIES 1994
Living everyday, we struggle in this world
We’re living in fantasies and dreaming
Of a world we can live in sheltered from
Realities of a world that’s struggling
To believe that fantasies could become realities
In my lifetime I have seen life goes on everyday
Until death comes beckoning and we go on struggling
In a world of fantasies sheltered from realities
Just one life can change our world into a dream
And we can be a fantasy
Living everyday struggling in this world
We’re living with promises, fantasies, make believe
We’re sharing realities of a world we all live in
Believing that just one life can change our world
Of fantasies to realities
FIRE IN THE FOREST 1984
CD: Hinay Ma Tov; Track 5; Arranged & Produced by Tofa’ah
There is a forest far away from here
There sits a weary man tending his treasures of wrinkles and minding his wares
Blessings and prayers, he sings to the Lord. Thickets of life in the pockets of time.
There's a fire in the forest
In the heart of illusion burns a steady flame
Glowing in the darkness; Questioning life of the here and there. Guarding the answers
Seekers of light yearning for wisdom. Thickets of life in the pockets of time.
There's a fire in the forest
Sing to the heavens. Reach for a shining star.
Covet the secrets of ageless wanderings. Blessings and prayers.
Seekers of light sing to the Lord. Thickets of life in the pockets of time.
There's a fire in the forest
GIVER OF THE LAW 1999
CD: Time Passes By; Hinay Ma Tov, Track 7 (Revised)
From my window, from my window – I can see out in the darkness
In the darkness, in the darkness – I can see there in the shadow
In the shadow, in the shadow – There’s a fire all a-glow
All a-glow, all a-glow – See the light shine from above; From my window…
See the light shine, see the light shine – From a bush set a - fire
Set a - fire, set a - fire – Hear the voice resound like thunder
Hear the thunder, hear the thunder – From the top of a high mountain
From a mountain, from a mountain – Comes the giver of the law; See the light shine…
Here is the god of the people – here is the law of the land
Here is the union of Heaven and earth – here is the dawning of Man
Here there is Soul, there is Spirit – Here there is Love of the One
Here there is Holy communion – here is what we must become
One people after a fall – One people hearing the call
One people seeing it all – Standing completely in awe
One people … One G-d - One people loving One G-d
One people …. One G-d - One people loving One G-d
Ain Sof - LaNetzakh - Ohr HaRuach
G*D BLESS THE AMERICAN 2001
Aren’t we just grand with our great big war machine?
We’re united as we stand. Our aim on our target has never been so clean!
Yeah, aren’t we so fine with a direct hit every time. Hear us say… “Bombs away!”
Hats off. Salute the flag. Thumbs up to a job well done.
You bad guys pack your bags. Get ready ‘cause here we come!
We’re putting on our greens. We’re the best you’ve ever seen!
We’re powerful, we’re strong, we’re one. G-d bless the American!
Aren’t we so proud of our gallant chivalry?
We’re rallying out loud, “Destruction and death to our enemy!”
Yeah, aren’t we just it! No, we don’t take no shit! Hear us say, “Bombs away!”
Aren’t we so just in this land of the free and the home of the brave?
Defending honor now we must. We are heroes sending children to their grave.
We are fighting for our rights. We will fight with all our might!
Hear us say, “Bombs away!”
HALLELUKA (Psalms 149;1, 150;3-6)1983
CD: Tofa’ah; The Sound of Joyous Song. Co-written and produced by Yona Saslow & Rahel
Halleluka shiru la-Shem – Halleluka shir khadash! } X2
Halleluhu – b’nevel v’kheenor. Halleluhu – b’tof u-makhol; Halleluhu – b’mee-nim v’ugav
Halleluhu – b’tsil-tse-lay sha-mah Halleluhu – b’tsil-tse-lay tru-ah
Halleluka shiru la-Shem – Halleluka shir khadash! } x2
Kol ha-n’shamah t’halel kah. Kol ha-n’shamah t’halel kah
Halleluka – Halleluka – Hallelu-u-u-ka-a-a – Halleluka ] x2
HEAVEN 1997
I went to heaven and came back; Oh, what a sight!
Guardian angels donning halos; Laughing with delight.
Dancing gaily in a circle, glistening in the night
Sweetly singing, gently spinning; Messengers of Light! Oh - - - - - - I went to heaven! } x2
Dancing angels, happy angels, Tell me how it's so.
Deep inside I yearn for loving, Show me how to know.
Oh dance for me and sing for me. While I'm still below.
I looked up and saw the light quiver to and fro. Oh -- I went to heaven! } x2
In the changing of the seasons we're not wrong or right.
In a fog or in a clearing; Try, though, as we might.
All around us angels playing. Keep us in their sight.
Laughing, singing, dancing, spinning; Messengers of Light. Oh -- I went to heaven! } x4
HEY LOVE (I am) 1997 CD: Time Passes By, Track 3
Hey Love, I'm dancing. Hey Love , I can. Hey Love , I'm smiling. Hey Love , I am
Hey Love - I'm singing. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm laughing. Hey Love - I am
Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM!
Hey Love - I'm touching. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm healing. Hey Love - I am
Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM! Hey Love - I am.......
Hey Love - I'm feeling. Hey Love - I can. Hey Love - I'm just being. Hey Love - I am
Seeing and feeling, touching and healing, I AM!
HOME 2000
In the morning when the sun shines; You are calling me to You
Sometimes I listen, sometimes I hear You. How I want to be near You … feel You near …
You are calling me home ] x4
In the moonlight as I gaze; You are calling me to You
Now I hear You, now I listen. I feel You near me. I feel You here. You are near …
You are calling me home ] x4
I AM THE ONE 1985
I am the one that you had waited for. I am the one that you wanted to care for.
I am the one that you had hoped to love forever. I am the one who's left you standing on your own.
The day we met you said you loved me so. I told you, "No, it's just plain infatuation."
But you held me close enough that I nearly stopped from breathing.
Then I caught my breath and said, "Let's sit and drink a few."
Now it's too long playing hearts trying for a win.And it's too long just wondering how did it all begin.
Take a hold of yourself now it never is too late to change your mind and start again.
Where do we go when love has gone away? Do we just turn around and face a new direction?
Don't hold your breath and wait until you find what you've been looking for.
Just take your time and have another drink or two.
I CANNOT WALK AWAY 2000
I must have loved you once. A love so deep, so true. Your presence now is more than I can bear.
My heart cannot be still while I am by your side. And I cannot walk away from you.
I want to run away. Take back the night and the day.
But you are still here with me... You are still here with me...
And I cannot walk away from you. From you... No, I cannot walk away from you....
You are the one I love. My heart it cannot lie. Will this affliction ever find release?
Caring as we do. Love must find a way. For I cannot walk away from you.
I want to run away. Take back the night and the day.
But you are still here with me... You are still here with me...
And I cannot walk away from you. From you... No, I cannot walk away from you....
I’LL SAY A PRAYER 2000
Say it again so I can hear You. Say it again so I can understand
You are my special Love. You are from Heaven above …
I close my eyes – I hear Your whisper. At sunrise – I feel You close to me
You are my special Love. You are from Heaven above
Take me in Your arms; Hold me close, hold me closer
Wrap me in your Light; I’ll say a prayer …
Your Love will make us whole. Keep us strong, make us stronger
In all ways … For always …
IN MY MIND 1999
In my mind I’ll always love you. In my mind I always will.
In my mind you are my darling. In my mind I love you still.
Hold my hand and hold me closer. Love me tender through the night.
Lay your head upon my shoulder. In my mind you make it right.
Oh my dear how do I love you underneath the stars above.
Our love shines just like the night moon. Cooing softly like the dove.
IT ISN'T FAIR 1997
It isn't fair feeling all alone and so down
It isn't fair when the world seems to crumble to pieces on the ground
Dry your eyes, look at me, I am here for you. Listening, and loving you
You're not alone; hold me dear
It isn't fair growing up in a world that feels so cold
It isn't fair when a heart so young feels so old
IT WON’T BE ME 2000
After all we’ve said and done, after all that we’ve been through; I will never be someone to you
I am not the one you’d call when you’re looking for a friend to see
No, I’m not the one with whom you’d want to be
After all is said and done I will never be the one that you want to see
After all is said and done I will never be the one; oh no it won’t be me
Tears are falling from my eyes, all I do is sit and cry for you; I will never be someone to you
I am yearning for the touch of someone who’ll care for only me
I am not the one with whom you’d want to be
IT'S ALWAYS LOVE 1997
Take me back, take me back, to the place where we once loved
Take me back, take me back to the place; heaven above
It's always love, it's always love - it's always love, it's always love
Just one time, just one time - one more time to live what's been lost
Just one time, just one time - one more time, no matter the
When I'm happy it's with you. You tell me stories when I'm blue
You keep me laughing the whole day through
JUST A COUNTRY SONG 1998
Well, I went to the country just to breathe some of that fresh air; Well what did I find there?
I found me a river just a-running down the mountain, hey hey, Just singing me this song!
Well a-ways down the river I saw him coming, oh yeah, He was heading straight my way.
And as he approached me I felt my heart a-flutter; As I looked into his eyes I heard him say:
Now get up woman, get yourself out to the country where the green grass and the blue skies do abound
Listen up woman, get yourself out to the country. Open your eyes and see the beauty all around!
We set out a-walking over every hill and dale; The birds were singing and the sun shone up above
Well he held me real close and just so tenderly; As he took my hand I knew I was in love
Now maybe I've got it all wrong but I can't stay here very long. My friends and family are waiting for me
Maybe in a little while I'll miss that cowboy's great big smile and deep down in my heart I'll hear him say:
Get back to the country! Get yourself back to that river where the green grass and the blue skies do abound
Listen up woman! Get yourself back to the country! Open your eyes and see the beauty all around
LITTLE DARLING 1996
In the morning when you rise open up your weary eyes. Let this bright and sunny day carry all your blues away.
Oh little darling don't you cry. I will sing you a lullaby. You're too young to feel so old. Hold onto your precious soul.
And I will sing you this song. It's for you, why don't you sing along.
Open up your weary eyes. Little darling don't you cry. Together you and I will sing your blues away.
Open up your weary eyes. Little darling don't you cry. Together you and I will sing your blues away.
MY LITTLE BIRD 1997
If I would set you free would you fly away? Would you come back to me? My little bird my little one.
If I would let you be would you spread your wings? Illuminating me . My little bird, my little one.
Time seems forever and Life seems eternal. With you. I am free; radiantly, radiantly!
Sail with the wind. Take flight exquisitely. Rejoice in the moment. Luxuriously! Luxuriously!
Love full of wonder. To fly high above. This time it's forever. Passionately! Passionately! FREE!
MY OH MY 2001
My oh my oh my… } x4
See the warlords fly. My, oh my, oh my. Up there in the sky. My, oh my, oh my.
Hear a thunderous sound. My, oh my, oh my. Crashing to the ground. My, oh my, oh my.
Running from the sight. My, oh my, oh my. Running in the night. My, oh my, oh my.
Loved ones left behind. My, oh my, oh my. Does anybody mind? My, oh my, oh my.
In the darkness of the night, My, oh my, oh my. I can see a Light! My, oh my, oh my.
Even in the spring. My, oh my, oh my.The songbird still will sing. My, oh my, oh my.
‘Neath Divine protective wing. My, oh my, oh my. We’ll gather here to sing. My, oh my, oh my.
MY SWEET LAND 1982 CD: Time Passes By, Track 5
See the hillside over yonder. There's my baby over there. At his doorstep he is singing a lullaby.
And the child that sleeps within me. Nestles peaceful in his soul. In my dreams I catch a glimpse as I cast a sigh.
And we are sailing on a river leading hopes and dreams afar. In my life I've had a million.
Still I close my eyes to dream up more. Through the mountains and the hillsides of my sweet land.
For the moment I have rested, I can hear him singing gently.Over yonder on the hillside I send my gaze...
OH TO BE 1985
Oh to be near the sea again. My windswept hair colored with specks of golden sand.
I watch the gulls sing songs to their prey over seemingly silent waters.
I am lost... drifting. Yielding further into depths of greens and blues.
An orange sky sheds it's light on undiscovered hidden paths.
She calls, "All is well. Be thee well. All is well. Be thee well."
I am lost... drifting. Yielding further into depths of greens and blues.
An orange sky sheds it's light on undiscovered hidden paths.
Oh to be near the sea again. My watered eyes see clearly to eternity.
Where freedom lies beyond. Where we can fly beyond.
Where we can rise beyond another day...
PIERROT 1997 CD; Time Passes By, Track 6
Oh - on a lonely night. The moon is in the sky and you're looking about
Can you touch the light as you reach up. Climbing on a moonbeam - you fly away
To worlds up above - Floating on a cloud on high. The winds whisk you away.
Shedding just one tear - on your own
Wait - are you listening?You can hear the sound of someone who cares
Showing you the way as the raven flies. Traveling down your path - following your senses, you see
The lines are never drawn - and time is endless. Calling you from afar
Shedding just one tear; Coming home
Say - have you ever tried. Searching for your heart - reaching within
Spreading out your wings as the eagle soars. Climbing higher heights
To the edge of the world. You call out your name - standing on the peak
A voice calls you back - shedding just one tear; Coming home
RISE UP SINGING 1997 Myspace
Sunshine shining down. Moonlight lighting the way.
Hand in hand, we are walking. Talking about the dawning of a new day.
Children play in the playground. Mom's and dad's shoot the breeze.
Arm in arm, we are sitting. Talking about the dawning of a new day.
Open your eyes. Awaken your soul and rise up singing!
You and I will welcome the peace we are bringing. Rise up singing!
Stand up, make yourself known. We all make a difference!
One by one we are changing. Together we'll see the dawning of a new day.
7 – 4 – High 2001 Myspace
Watching – which way does the wind blow? ] x2
Which way does the wind blow? Which way does the wind blow? ] x4
Waiting – to know what we will all know ] x2
What we know we’ll all know – what we know we’ll all know ] x4
Take time to live life; Give love for free! Believe in you, believe in me!
Reach out – Love is all around us! ] x2
Love is all around us – Love is all around us! ] x4
Rejoice! Let your loving light shine ] x2
Let your loving light shine – let your loving light shine ] x4
Take time to live life; Give love for free! Believe in you, believe in me!7 – 4 - High!
SHADES OF LIGHT 1981 Lyric: Ann R.S. Limor Music: inspired by Victor Azus
Watching the changes your eyes will show. Feeling that I believe in you. Swiftly we sail on through.
Winter. The cooling winds they speak to you. Love brings a warmth we can share.
Often we seek those who'll care.
Gone are the days when shadows fooled; Covered our lives.
Leading me calmly through shades of light. Come take my hand down the way.
You've shown your heart, I'll show mine.
SHE 1994
In a field where rivers flow. There's a fire all a-glow. There walks a woman all alone.
In her dreams and in her heart. There's a place, it's just a start. She is longing just to be home
She is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me…
She is fair and she is light. Inner vision is her sight. She is proud of all she can be.
Walking straight and walking tall. She will never ever fall. She's a woman and she is free!
She is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me…
Awake oh North and then come South. Who is she that looks out, like the dawn and fair as the moon?
Of the East and of the West. She is different from the rest. She harbors peace in her womb.
She is on her way. Can't you see, oh. Every day, every day, every day. She is you. She is me…
SILVER STREAK 1984
Silver Streak gateway to mystery. What lies there on the other side?
Silver Streak beauty surrounding you. Pathways to who knows where …
Look behind you there’s a Light. Shining brightly in the night
Taking you here, taking you there. Showing you the way …
Silver Streak You are my destiny. Mystical line of Sight
Silver Streak follow you endlessly; Endlessly, endlessly in the Light!
SOUL SOLITARY 2001 Myspace
In the midst of the lush summer green, and the golden brown orange of fall.
I am but just one single soul. I am here in a desert.
Extending my hand as I turn. Gazing in every direction.
I’m lost in a strong gust of wind and I’m covered in dust.
Yet I feel I’ve been touched by the ALL. A presence in me I can feel.
I call You to break down the walls. Please give me Your hand.
Break me loose from this sleepy haze. Enveloped complete so am I.
Standing alone in the dust. I hear no one answer.
Why must I stand here alone? Why must I touch no one? Why must I remain a soul solitary?
Humbled before You I kneel. So scattered. I hang my head.
In silence I pray You will hear this prayer of the numb.
For love surely I’m worthy still, of standing alone never more.
I’m wanton of Your guiding hand; for strength and for courage.
Why must I stand here alone? Why must I touch no one? Why must I remain a soul solitary
SOUTHBOUND TRAIN 2000
I’m moving on from that man. I’m moving on because I can.
Don’t want to stick around in this town no more. I’m moving on from that man.
Now that the morning’s come, I’ll pack my bags and go.
It won’t take much time, and I’ll be gone you know.
I’m heading in a new direction. My feet are walking step by step by step…
I’m gathering momentum, I’m on my way….
Riding that Southbound train. In and out of rough terrain.
I’m riding that Southbound train. In and out of the rain…
The air is fresh and crisp. It’s the changing of the season.
Winter’s coming on, and that’s the reason that
I can’t stick around. I got the urge to go, you know.
It’s time for moving on, I just got to go (you know).
Oh babe, I’m moving on. Never meant to cause you any harm.
In my mind, in my heart we’re still the same, but for now… (I) gotta catch that train!
Now I’m sipping down my coffee here in this quaint café I got lots of time…it’s just the breaking of the day.
Maybe I’ll be wanting to come back home again.Anyway, but for now, I’m still my own best friend!
STAY ALIVE (Song to a Dying Goldfish) 1997
Stay alive. Open eyed. Stay alive. Hold your head up high
You survive if you try; You survive if you wonder why
There’s no need to be so blue. ‘Cause I’m calling out to you
It’s the best that we can do to stay alive!
Songs are sung for the ones. Songs are sung underneath the sun
For someone old or young. For someone – coming to the end or just begun
There’s no need to be so blue. ‘Cause I’m calling out to you
It’s the best that we can do to stay alive!
You can live if you give. You can live; Open up your heart and forgive!
STOPPING BY WOODS ON A SNOWY EVENING 1997 Poem by Robert Frost
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village though
He will not see me stopping here to watch his woods fill up with snow
My little horse must think it queer to stop without a farmhouse near
Between the woods and frozen lake the darkest evening of the year
He gives his harness bells a shake to ask if there is some mistake
The only other sound's the sweep of easy wind and downy flake
The(se) woods are lovely, dark and deep but I have promises to keep
And miles to go before I sleep, and miles to go before I sleep
STRAIGHT IN THE EYE 1997 CD; Time Passes By, Track 4
There's a world full of lies if that's what you see, If that's all you be
There's a world full of lies if that's all you feel If that's what is real for you
There's a world that is battered and tattered and shattered
Where evil is lurking and waiting to pounce
If that's all you see - if that's all you be; If that's what you feel.... is real
There's a world that is crumbling down to the ground. Just look around
There's a darkness that lingers if you want to lose
If that's what you choose to see - instead of free
Look it straight in the eye; see it all there. Straight in the eye
There's a world full of lies if that's what you see. If that's all you be
There's a world full of lies if that's all you feel; if that's what is real for you
There's a world that is crumbling down to the ground
Just look around - There's a darkness that lingers if you want to lose
If that's what you choose to see - instead of free
Look it straight in the eye; see it all there. Straight in the eye
SWEETHEART 1997
You will always be my one and only sweetheart
Just a little taste of you is all I need to make me smile
I can only thank the good lord that you're here with me forever & ever
You will always be my one and only sweetheart
You will always be my one and only sweetheart
There could never be another one like you in my world
I can only thank the good lord that you're here with me forever & ever
You will always be my one and only sweetheart
I love you.. . With all of my heart, with all of my soul
You will always be my one and only sweetheart
T H E G I F T 1997 ** AACI Songwriting Competition Winner
Empty space and empty time - lead to rhythm and to rhyme
When all I've got and all that's mine - I give to you - the gift
In turning over all the pages - all the days that one engages
All the wisdom of the ages - I give to you - the gift
Where one can gather all the dreams - Of how it is and how it seems
And question, still, what it all means - This is for you - the gift
Sit humbly now as we grow old - collecting stories to be told
We dare to be forever bold - we give to you - the gift
When on that day, when in the end - When death is waiting 'round the bend
It is in love we leave, my friend - We leave to you - the gift
THE LAND 1998
The land's called Palestine. Hear it sing! My land's called Palestine. Hear it sing!
Hear the sound and the fury in Palestine. Hear it sing! The land's called Palestine. Hear it sing!
The land's called Israel. Hear it sing! My land's called Israel. Hear it sing!
Hear the sound and the fury in Israel. Hear it sing! The land's called Israel. Hear it sing!
Our land is Israel. Hear it sing! Our land is Palestine. Hear it sing!
Hear the sound and the fury // Hear it sing! Our lives, our hearts, our cries... Hear us sing! Oh...
Shed a tear in Israel. Hear it sing! Shed a tear in Palestine. Hear it sing!
Will Peace come? Hear it sing! Peace will come. Hear it sing! ] x3
THIEF OF THE DAY 1985
The thief of the day took my soul away. And then stole my heart with the sweetest remark.
I didn't know better, I was young in the world. To a bond built on trust I was easily lured.
It took me some time to realize the game. How you used me and others to acquire your fame.
Hiding beneath a mask of honesty. How entangled I became before I was freed.
Well I played the martyr all for your sake. A friend just in theory of me did you make.
In trying to win I lost just the same. You see that I really have nothing to gain.
You're a thief of the day because I keep the night. Wrestling with morals and wondering what's right.
My patience grows weary, I try to stay calm. Even though I've been fooled by your innocent charm.
And I wish you to hell and I wish you'd find peace. And I wish you'd be true to your painless beliefs.
I might have been chosen to show you the way. But I doubt you'll give up being thief of the day.
THIS JOURNEY OF YOU 2001
I never meant to bring you down. I didn’t mean to bring you down, my friend
I never meant to bring you down – down, down, down….
(You know) I just like hanging around ya. I just like hanging around ya, my friend
I just like hanging around – I like hanging around, around, around…. Ya!
Knowing you is like the Great Adventure. I never know what to expect, no no
Knowing you is like the Great Adventure, Don’t know what to expect.
Never know what comes next. Never – never – never – never know!
(I’ve) been losing my way on this journey. Been losing my way but I’m happy to stay
I’ve been losing my way on the journey…This journey of you!! (love) ….My friend
(I’ll bet you) didn’t know that you live inside me; Been living inside me for so long now
I’ll bet you didn’t know that you live inside, inside, inside, inside…… me
I never know what I’m doing here. It’s never ever really been clear, my friend
I never know what I’m doing here. Never, never, never know – I never ever know
I never know what I’m doing here. I don’t know why I’m hanging around ya
I never know what I’m doing here. Never know what I’m doin,
Never know what I’m doing, WHAT AM I DOING HERE??????
Now let’s walk – let’s talk – now let’s not make a sound, no no… } x4
THREE SEPTEMBERS 2001
Three Septembers – I have known you. Three Septembers – I have loved you
G-d is watching, watching over. G-d is watching us. G-d is watching, watching over us!
Leaves are turning Autumn colors. We are facing one another, oh -
Winds are calling in September. Winds are calling us. Winds are calling , I hear their song
Three Septembers - many lifetimes. Three Septembers. I kiss your eyes
I kiss your eyes; I kiss your eyes; I kiss your eyes
TIME PASSES BY 1999CD; Time Passes By, Track 1
Time passes by. Time passes by, my friend. You, you and I, go on living. Oh yeah…
Life is a song. Life is a song, my friend. Time passes by as we’re singing. Oh yeah…
Take a risk. Dare to fly. We can do it if we try.
We are here. We are now. Anywhere. Anyhow. Time passes by, my friend
Reach for a star. Reach for a star, my friend. Light shines on those who are living.
TRAIN 2001
Train is running down the track. Gonna catch it ‘round the back, Oh yeah… Ride that train!
Heart is thumping off the beat. I am running down the street, Oh yeah… Ride that train!
Train. Number 9. Right on time. Down the line. Gonna ride… Ride that train!
You are playing hard to get. Without even one regret, Oh yeah… Ride that train!
In your mind fixin’ to die. Ride the big one in the sky, Oh yeah… Ride that train!
Train. Number 9. Right on time. Down the line. Gonna ride… Ride that train!
Get to heaven ‘fore I do. Take along the whole darn crew, Oh yeah… Ride that train!
Call my name but I ain’t listenin’. By yourself you’ll do the christening, Yeah… Ride that train.
TRUE LOVE 1999
I don’t want your love.] x3 If it’s not true
I don’t want you] x3 If you’re not true
Take my hand, look me in the eye. Tell me you love me – do or die.
Shout it out – the world to hear. Hold me closer - - without fear …
Make a stand. Be a man. Make a stand and be true.
Dare to love. Dare to love out loud. Dare to love true love…
THE VIEW FROM THE RIVER 2000
The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2
In the morning, in the evening – you can look up, you can look down
The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2
Stay on the surface or go even deeper; You can stay on the surface, you can go even deeper
The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2
You can swim or tread on water. It’s your decision, you can decide.
The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2
One little step, another little step. A few more will get you there … Where you want to go.
The view from the river is much different than the land }x 2
A floating island – the deep blue sky } x4 And every ending is a new beginning
WALKING (Through a Memory) 1999
I’m walking though a memory. I’m walking as the wind blows through my hair
Oh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me fly…
I’m sailing through a memory. I’m sailing as the wind blows through my hair
Oh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me …
It’s a fantasy – what we pretend to be. It’s a fantasy – Oh…
It’s a fantasy – what we pretend to be. It’s a fantasy… Carry me …
I’m spiraling through a memory. I’m spiraling as the wind blows through my hair.
Oh Great Wind, won’t you carry me. Oh Great Wind, won’t you help me …
WATERSIDE 1982
I went down to the waterside checking out my soul
I say, babe, every way that you gotta fly
You gotta keep the faith you know
Everybody’s got a dream - - they gotta let on go
Babe, find your way - - to the place you know is home
Scattered thoughts help me free my mind, I feel my life unfold
I say lay me down on your Holy ground - -There ain’t no better way I’m told
WHENEVER YOU'RE YOU 1997 CD; Time Passes By, Track 7
Take life one day at a time now - take it nice and slow
Take time to look all around you got everywhere to go
See the greens, the blues and the yellows jumping out at you
Light, heavy, easy or mellow - anything will do
Whenever you're you; whenever you're you
Loud thunder, bright bolts of lightning - wonders of the world
Stars shining, white moon a-rising - every boy and girl
Gaze fondly, reach for each other - embracing gentle winds
Be there for now and forever - hear the heavens sing
Whenever you're you; whenever you're you
Take flight, go where your wings do fly. Stay low or climb to a higher high
Reach out, follow your heart - expand. Near or far, wherever you land it's grand
Whenever you're you; whenever you're you
Golden sun, rainbow colored skies surround you as you go
Move forward eyes open wide, you've nothing to do but grow
Each day is your very first birth-day, celebrate it with ease
Live life with each loving moment - happy, full and free
Whenever you're you; whenever you're you
WHERE I'M BOUND 1997 CD; Time Passes By, Track 10
I am not afraid when life turns me around, I am not afraid.
I am not afraid of the sight and the sound, I am not afraid
I embrace a heavenly face. A simple smile; Almighty Grace.
I forgive. I wanna live. I can love. L-rd I can give.
And I can't help but go to where I'm bound, where I'm bound. Traveling on to where I'm bound.
I am not alone in the circle of life, I am not alone.
I am not alone in my struggle and strife, I am not alone
WHISPER BY THE SEA 1982 (English lyric 2000) Myspace
Migrant gulls Speckle the shoreline and you… are there
The waves, they come and they go – and you…are there
Thinking, thoughts of the day – you want to run… run away
The wind, whispers a message that you don’t hear
Clouds, changing their faces and you…depart
While the sea shelters her secrets as you turn away. As you turn away
WINDSONG 1996
Just a whisper - It need not raise its voice; Just a whisper - I need not raise my voice
But to listen with my heart and to hear the song of the wind
The whisper… The Love that is everywhere
Desert wind; Strong voice of the sands. The voice of the desert is strength
The winds are strong. The voice is clear. Listen... (heya); Listen... (heya); Listen… (heya)
Inside there is Love. G-d is Love. We are G-d. We are Love.
Inside there is peace. Find it... Find it. It is here with you. With us. You need not go far.
It is you. It is you. It is you…Listen... Be love.... Listen....Live Love.... Listen....Give Love....
YOU DON'T KNOW 1998 CD: Time Passes By, Track 9
Drifting - where do I want to go from here? Sailing - setting my course for anywhere.
You don't know where I've been, you don't know what I've seen
You don't know of the light or of the dark; You don't know how I feel, you don't know what is real
You don't know of a longing in my heart to set forth and go; Set forth and go .....
Floating - riding the waves of endless time. Moving - over a whisper and a sign
Another time, another place. Another rhyme, another face
This is the way I want to go. This is the place I want to know
Another mountain yet to climb. Another passageway to find
This is the time to get away. This is the time, it is today! To set forth and go …} x4
Resting - pondering thoughts as they arise. Gazing - the white of the light shines in my eyes
You don't know where I've been, you don't know what I've seen
You don't know of the light or of the dark; You don't know how I feel, you don't know what is real
You don't know of a longing in my heart to set forth and go; Set forth and go …
