Echoes of Why

Coolest song lyrics EVER - Love is My Religion

Ziggy Marley - Love Is My Religion

Why did I NOT know this song????????

"Love is My Religion" by Ziggy Marley

Love is my religion
Love is my religion
Love is my religion
I'll take you to the temple tonight

All my days I been searching
To find out what this life is worth
Through the books and bibles of time
I've made up my mind

I don't condemn I don't convert
This is the calling have ya heard
Bring all the lovers to the fold
Cause no one is gonna lose their soul

Hey
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
Hey you can take it or leave it
And you don't have to believe it

I don't want to fight
Hey let's go fly a kite

There's nothing that he can't cure
And I'll keep you in my arms for sure
So don't let nobody stop us
Free spirits have to soar

With you I share the gift
The gift that we now know

Oh
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
I said you can take it or leave it
You don't have to believe it

Well I'm done searching now
I found what this life is worth
Not in the books did I find
But by searching my mind

I don't condemn I don't convert
This is the calling have ya heard
Bring all the lovers to the fold
No one is gonna lose their soul

Love is my religion(love is my religion)
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
Hey you can take it or leave it
You don't have to believe it
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
Love is my religion(love is my religion)
So you can take it or leave it
Now do you believe?

 

 

Is this a gospel song? Halo.

Halo - Beyonce

Lyrics:

Remember those walls I built
Well baby they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make a sound
I found a way to let you in
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now

It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I ain't never gonna shut you out

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
Woah...

Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
Think I'm addicted to your light
I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again

It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
The risk that I'm takin'
I'm never gonna shut you out

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo)

Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away

I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo
I can feel your halo (halo) halo
I can see your halo (halo) halo

I just had a neat idea. What if, instead of greeting someone with "hello" you greet them with "halo"? It has the potential to instantly remind you, and connect you with, that person's Divinity!

Song lyrics that ring true - Lessons Learned

Lessons Learned

LESSONS LEARNED by Carrie Underwood

There's some things that I regret,
Some words I wish had gone unsaid,
Some starts,
That had some better endings,

Been some bad times I've been through,
Damage I cannot undo,
Some things,
I wish I could do all all over again,

But it don't really matter,
Life gets that much harder,
It makes you that much stronger,

Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were,

Lessons learned.

[Chorus:]

And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wonder how I get through the night,
Every change life has thrown me,

I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful for every scar

Some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were
lessons learned.

There's mistakes that I have made,
Some chances I just threw away,

Some roads,
I never should've taken,

Been some signs I didn't see,
Hearts that I hurt needlessly,

Some wounds
That I wish I could have one more chance to mend,

But it don't make no difference,
The past can't be rewritten,
You get the life you're given,

Oh, some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,

But there were,
Lessons learned.

[Chorus:]

And every tear that had to fall from my eyes,
Everyday I wonder how I get through the night,
Every change, life has thrown me,

I'm thankful, for every break in my heart,
I'm grateful, for every scar

Some pages turned,
Some bridges burned,
But there were
lessons learned.

And all the things that break you,
All the things that make you strong,
You can't change the past,

Cause it's gone,
And you just gotta move on,
Because they are gone,

Lessons learned.

Song Lyrics - "My Wish"

I heard a song on the country channel yesterday and the lyrics were sweet and inspirational.:

"My Wish"

I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,

But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.

But more than anything, yeah, and more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big....

Appropriate song lyrics: "Single" by Natasha Bedingfield

I hope all the people in my life who tell me I need a boyfriend read this. I'm SO tired of arguing with everyone about it! It's not like I'm not open to the possibility - but I will NEVER settle for less than the compatibilities I need to make me happy - and I doubt I'm gonna find those in Ohio!!

Single - Natasha Bedingfield

"Single" by Natasha Bedingfield

Intro:-Ah yeah thats right
All you single people out there
This is for you
Yeah

Verse 1:-
I'm not waitin' around for a man to save me
(Cuz I'm happy where I am)
Don't depend on a guy to validate me
(No no)
I don't need to be anyone's baby
(Is that so hard to understand?)
No I don't need another half to make me whole

Make your move if you want doesnt mean I will or won't
I'm free to make my mind up you either got it or you don't

Chorus:-
This is my current single status
My declaration of independence
Theres no way I'm tradin' places
Right now a star's in the ascendance

I'm single
(Right now)
Thats how I wanna be
I'm single
(Right now)
That's how I wanna be

Yeah, uh huh, that's right

Verse 2:-
Don't need to be on somebody's arm to look good
(I like who I am)
I'm not saying I don't wanna fall in love cause I would
I'm not gonna get hooked up just cause you say I should
(Can't romance on demand)
I'm gonna wait so I'm sorry if you misunderstood

ooohh yeah

Chorus:-
This is my current single status
My declaration of independence
There's no way I'm tradin' places
Right now a star's in the ascendance

I'm single
(Right now)
Thats how I wanna be
I'm single
That's how I wanna be
(Right Now)
I'm single
(Right now)
That's how I wanna be
(Right Now )
I'm single, oh oh ooh

Verse 3:-
Everything in its right time
Everything in its right place
I know I'll settle down one day
But 'til then I like it this way...
It's my way
Eh, I like it this way, eh

Make your move if you want doesn't mean I will or won't
I'm free to make my mind up you either got it or you don't
'Til then I'm single

Chorus:-
This is my current single status
My declaration of independence
There's no way I'm tradin' places
Right now a star's in the ascendance

Musical advice for my three sons: Simple Man

 

There were guys playing guitars and singing at the New Year's Eve party I attended. It was very cool and one song that was so beautifully and powerfully song was this:

"Simple Man" by Lynard Skynard

Simple Man

Mama told me, when I was young
Come sit beside me, my only son
And listen closely, to what I say.
And if you do this
It will help you some sunny day.

Ohh take your time... Don't live too fast,
Troubles will come, and they will pass.
Go find a woman and you'll find love,
And don't forget son,
There is someone up above.

And be a simple kind of man.
Oh be somethin you'll love and understand.
Baby be a simple kind of man.
Won't you do this for me son,
If you can?

Forget your lust for the rich man's gold
All that you need is in your soul,
And you can do this if you try.
All that I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.

Boy, don't you worry... you'll find yourself.
Follow your heart and nothing else.
And you can do this if you try.
All I want for you my son,
Is to be satisfied.

Reminiscing about life progress: "Because of You"

Did you ever hear a song that instantly takes you back to a very specific moment in your life?  You can recall exactly how you were feeling and how those feelings affected your life. The lyrics to this song explain very succinctly how I was feeling in April, 2002.  And even though I feel a bit melancholy when I listen to them, I am reminded, once again, of just how far I've come and how hard I've worked. Never again will I allow another person to color my world in negative hues...Never again will live my life based upon how someone else may perceive me!

And I wonder if (and hope that) the man who changed my life so profoundly will ever understand and achieve the inner peace that comes with forgiveness.

Because Of You

"Because of You" by Kelly Clarkson

I will not make the same mistakes that you did
I will not let myself cause my heart so much misery
I will not break the way you did
You fell so hard
I've learned the hard way, to never let it get that far

Because of you
I never stray too far from the sidewalk
Because of you
I learned to play on the safe side
So I don't get hurt
Because of you
I find it hard to trust
Not only me, but everyone around me
Because of you
I am afraid.

Love is the Answer

A powerful song to sing out loud! I also like Todd Rundgren's version.

LOVE IS THE ANSWER

Love is the answer

England Dan & John Ford Coley

Name your price
A ticket to paradise
I can't stay here any more
And I've looked high and low
I've been from shore to shore to shore
If there's a short cut I'd have found it
Light of the world, shine on me

Love is the answer
Shine on us all
Set us free
Love is the answer

Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We're all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard
It's such a lonely world
People turn their heads
And walk on by
Tell me is it worth just another try

Are we alive
Or just a dying planet
What are the chances
Ask the man in your heart for the answers
And when you feel afraid

Love one another
When you've lost your way
Love one another
And when you're all alone
Love one another
And when you're far from home
Love one another
And when you're down and out
Love one another
And when your hopes run out
Love one another
And when you need a friend
Love one another
We got to love one another

Sing it out loud: "Angels Brought Me Here"

It may seem as though these words were meant for a lover, but it's not how I interpret them, and they are very powerful for me. Sing this song out loud and be grateful for wherever you are - in THIS moment!

Angels Brought Me Here - Carrie Underwood

"Angels Brought Me Here" by Carrie Underwood on American Idol:

It’s been a long and winding journey,
But I’m finally here tonight picking up the pieces

walking back into the light
Into the sunset of your glory where my heart and future lies
There’s nothing like that feeling when I look into your eyes

My dreams came true when I found you; I found you, my miracle

If you could see what I see
That you’re the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel the tenderness I feel
You would know it would be clear, that Angels brought me here

Nothing here before you
Feels like I’ve been born again
Every breath is your LOVE
Every heartbeat speaks your name

My dreams came true right here in front of you my miracle

If you could see what I see
You’re the answer to my prayers
And if you could feel the tenderness I feel
You would know it would be clear, that angles brought me here

It brought me here, to be with you
Ill be forever grateful, forever thankful

My dreams came true when I found you my miracle

If you could see what I see
You’re the answer to my prayers, oh...
And if u could feel the tenderness I feel
You would know it would be clear that Angels brought me here

And if you could feel the tenderness I Feel
You would know it would be clear, that Angels brought me here.

Why am I always in such a hurry?: "Vienna" by Billy Joel

“Vienna” by Billy Joel

Vienna - Billy Joel

Slow down you crazy child you’re so ambitious for a juvenile.

But then if you’re so smart tell me why are you still so afraid?

 

Where’s the fire, what’s the hurry about?

You better cool it off before you burn it out.

You’ve got so much to do and only so many hours in a day hey…

 

You know that when the Truth is told

you can get what you want or you can just get old

You’re gonna kick-off before you even get halfway to. Oooo

 

When will you realize?

Vienna waits for you!

 

Slow down, you’re doing fine you can’t be everything

you want to be before your time,

although it’s so romantic on the borderline tonight.

 

It’s too bad that is the life you lead

you’re so ahead of yourself that you forgot what you need 

though you can see where you’re wrong, 

you know you can’t always see when you’re right.

You’ve got your passion and you’ve got your pride

But don’t you know that only fools are satisfied

Dream on but don’t imagine they’ll all come true

 

When will you realize?

Vienna waits for you.

 

Slow down you crazy child and take the phone off the hook

And disappear for a while.

It’s alright, you can afford to lose a day or two – woowooo

 

When will you realize?

Vienna waits for you!

 

You know that when the Truth is told

you can get what you want or you can just get old

You’re gonna kick-off before you even get halfway to. Oooo

 

Why don’t you realize?

Vienna waits for you! 

 

Be Yourself: "I Am What I Am" by Gloria Gaynor

I AM WHAT I AM   By Gloria Gaynor

I Am What I Am

I am what I am
I am my own special creation
So come take a look
Give me the hook or the ovation
It's my world
That I want to have a little pride in
My world
And it's not a place I have to hide in
Life's not worth a damn
Till you can say
I am what I am

I am what I am
I don't want praise I don't want pity
I bang my own drum
Some think it's noise I think it's pretty
And so what if I love each sparkle and each bangle
Why not try to see things from a different angle
Your life is a sham
Till you can shout out
I am what I am

I am what I am
And what I am needs no excuses
I deal my own deck
Sometimes the aces sometimes the deuces
It's one life and there's no return and no deposit
One life so it's time to open up your closet
Life's not worth a damn till you can shout out
I am what I am

I am what I am

I am what I am
And what I am needs no excuses
I deal my own deck sometimes the aces sometimes the deuces
It's one life and there's no return and no deposit
One life so it's time to open up your closet
Life's not worth a damn till you can shout out
I am what I am

I am, I am, I am good
I am, I am, I am strong
I am, I am, I am worthy
I am, I am, I belong

I am, I am, I am useful
I am, I am, I am true
I am, I am somebody

I am as good as you, ah ha

Just Do It: "I Believe" by Yolanda Adams

I BELIEVE  By Yolanda Adams

I believe - Yolanda Adams

They said you wouldn't make it so far ah ahhhh
and ever since they said it, it has been hard
but never mind the nights you had to cry
cause you would never let it go inside.
You work real hard and you know exactly what you want and need so believe,
and you can never give up,
you can reach your goals
just talk to your Soul and say:

I believe i can
I believe i will
I believe i know my dreams are real
I believe i'll share
I believe i'll dance
I believe i'll go real soon
and that is what i do believe.

You're closer just singing your soul ah ahhhh
and you know that your moves will let them show
you keep creating pictures in your mind
so just believe that they will come true in time
it will be fine leave all your cares and stress behind
just let it go, let the music flow inside,
forget all your pain and just start to believe.

I believe i can
I believe i will
I believe i know my dreams are real
I believe i'll share
I believe i'll dance
I believe i'll go real soon
and that is what i do believe.

I Believe by Fantasia Barrino

I BELIEVE  performed by Fantasia Barrino / Lyrics by Tamara Gray

Have you ever reached a rainbow's end?

I_believe - Fantasia Barrino

And Did you find your pot of gold?
Ever catch a shooting star?
Tell me how high did you soar?
Ever felt like you were dreaming,
Just to find that you're awake?
And the magic that surrounds you,
Can lift you up, and guide you on your way.

I can see it in the stars across the sky.
Dreamt a hundred thousand dreams before
Now I finally realize.
You see I've waited all my life
for this moment to arrive,
And finally,
I BELIEVE!

When you look out in the distance
You see it never was that far
Oh no Heaven knows your existence
and wants you to be everything you are
Ooh there’s a time for every soul to fly
Its in the eyes of every child
Its the hope the love to save the world
and oh we should
never let it go

I believe in the impossible,
If I reach deep within my heart
Overcome many obstacles,
Won't let this dream just fall apart
You see I strive to be the very best,
Shine my light for all to see
Cause anything is possible,
When you BELIEVE!                                

All or Nothing by Athena Cage

ALL OR NOTHING  By Athena Cage

All or Nothing

Here's the chance of life, get ready, set, fly high.
Above the fear of your mind, go for it.
It's hit or miss, too late for you to quit.
You gotta show 'em how bad you really want this, so...

Chorus:
Live your dreams,
It's not as hard as it may seem.
You gotta work to get the cream,
On your hopes you must lean.
From your fears
You have to wean yourself.
It's all or nothing,
Give your everything.

You are what you believe,
You got to bring the heat.
Set the pace, competition take the lead.
This is it, all eyes on you.
So stay on point and prove,
That you deserve what's long overdue.

Chorus:
Live your dreams,
It's not as hard as it may seem.
You gotta work to get the cream,
On your hopes you must lean.
From your fears
You have to wean yourself.
It's all or nothing,
Give your everything.

My heart is still recovering,
From the heartbreak of another kind,
I'm still drying my tears.
Getting over my own fears

In my life
So I wanna make sure this time
That I'm strong enough
To give it my all

Live your dreams,
It's not as hard as it may seem.
You gotta work to get the cream,
On your hopes you must lean.
From your fears,
You have to wean yourself.
It's all or nothing,
Give your everything.

You know you gotta live your dreams,
So don't you be afraid.
Just set the pace, and take the lead,
It's your time to shine.

Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson

BREAKAWAY  By Kelly Clarkson

Breakaway

Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I'd just stare out my window
Dreamin' of what could be
And if I'd end up happy
I would pray

Trying hard to reach out
But when I tried to speak out
Felt like no one could hear me
Wanting to belong here
But something felt so wrong here
So I prayed I could break away

[chorus]
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
I'll do what it takes till I touch the sky
And I'll make a wish, take a chance, make a change
And break away
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget all the ones that I love
I'll take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And break away

Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get on board a fast train
Travel on a jetplane, far away
And break away

[chorus]

Buildings with a hundred floors
Swinging round revolving doors
Maybe I don't know where they'll take me
But, gotta keep moving on, moving on
Fly away, break away

[chorus 2]
I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly
Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye, gotta
Take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And break away
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won't forget the place I come from
I gotta take a risk, take a chance, make a change
And break away