Invigorating Incense.

You've Got The Love - Florence + The Machine

Sometimes I feel like throwing my hands up in the air
I know I can count on You
Sometimes I feel like saying:
"Lord I just don't care,"
But You've got the love I need to see me through

Sometimes it seems that the going is just too rough
And things go wrong no matter what I do
Now and then it seems that life is just too much
But you've got the love I need to see me through

When food is gone you are my daily meal
When friends are gone I know my Saviour's love is real
Your love is real

You've got the love

Time after time I think "Oh Lord what's the use?"
Time after time I think it's just no good
Sooner or later in life, the things you love you loose
But you got the love I need to see me through

You got the love

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Sharing music ♥!

LOL, Sarah.

Earnest Pleading.

Forgiven - Sanctus Real.

Well the past is playing with my head
And failure knocks me down again
I'm reminded of the wrong
That I have said and done
And that devil just won't let me forget

In this life
I know what I've been
But here in your arms
I know what I am

I'm forgiven
And I don't have to carry
The weight of who I've been
Cause I'm forgiven

My mistakes are running through my mind
And I'll relive my days, in
the middle of the night
When I struggle with my pain,
wrestle with my pride
Sometimes I feel alone, and I cry

When I don't fit in and I don't
feel like I belong anywhere
When I don't measure up to much in this life
Oh, I'm a treasure in the
arms of Christ

LOL, Sarah.
Sanctus Real have the most down-to-earth and simple lyrics... I can only relate.

Who We Were Then.

A Day Late (Acoustic) - Anberlin

So let me get this straight:
You say now you love me all along.
What made you hesitate
To tell me in words what you really feel?
I can see it in your eyes,
You mean all of what you say.
I remember so long ago
See, I felt the same way.

Now we both have separate lives and lovers.
Insignificantly enough,
We both have significant others.
Only time will tell,
Time will turn and tell

We are who we were when
Could've been lovers
But at least you're still my day late friend.
We are who,
We are who we were when
Who knew what we knew now?
Could've been more,
But at least your still my day late friend.
We are who, we are who we were then

But thoughts may change,
And times they rearrange,
I don't know who you are anymore.
But thoughts come and go,
And this I know:
I'm not who you recall anymore.
But I must confess,
You're so much more than I remember.
Can't help but entertain
These thoughts of us together.

We are who we were when
Could've been lovers
But at least you're still my day late friend.
We are who,
We are who we were when
Who knew what we knew now?
Could've been more,
But at least your still my day late friend.
We are who, we are who we were then
My day late friend

So let me get this straight:
All these years and you were nowhere to be found,
And now you want me for your own.
But you're a day late,
and my love, she's still renowned.

We are who we were when
Could've been lovers
But at least you're still my day late friend.
We are who,
We are who we were when
Who knew what we knew now?
Could've been more,
But at least your still my day late friend.
We are who,
We are who we were then.

I like this song... it's a nice song (:

LOL, Sarah.

New Directions.

Happy New Year all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIS1O02t_cU

Just as a reminder.

LOL, Sarah.

Fool's Paradise.

Christmas weeeeeeek!

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You with those sad eyes
Don't be discouraged
Though I realize
It's hard to take courage
In a world full of people
You can loose sight of it
And the darkness inside you makes you feel so small

But I see your true colors shining through
I see your true colors
That's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors, true colors
Are beautiful like a rainbow

Show me your smile
Don't be unhappy
Can't remember when
I last saw you laughing
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
Just call me up because you know I'll be there

And I see your true colors shining through
I see your true colors
That's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors, true colors
Are beautiful
Like a rainbow

You're beautiful
I see your true colors
Just remember
If this world makes you crazy
And you've taken all you can bear
Just call me up because you know I'll be there

And I see your true colors shining through
I see your true colors
That's why I love you
So don't be afraid to let them show
Your true colors, true colors
Are beautiful
Beautiful
Like a rainbow

LOL, Sarah.
I'd give anything to see you smile again.

Taking Chances.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5EC6wY1Da8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av8_Q_6xZ-Y&feature=related

gLee has great songs.

LOL, Sarah.

Friends, Lovers or Nothing.

66 minutes and 58 seconds of pure pleasure.

LOL, Sarah.

Savannah.

Relient K.

I hope to be there by the morning
and see this pining all transforming
into the arms of the Georgia sun
Savannah
I'd love to feel the heat the sunrise
Brushing rays across my windshield as if one dries
the streams from off my face

Yet I know you'll be there cause you'll know I'll want you to be there
And we'll say hello as you're smiling in love
And we'll sigh so relieved I believe because we will both know by
tonight we'll feel normal again
But until then
Until then
Until then

Savannah
Our backs supported by a hammock
we sum up perfection like a handbook
and God knows it all too well
Savannah
We'll take a walk to find a gift shop
Who would've thought the book that you bought
would never come off the shelf

Baby
I spent my life wondering
Wondering when I'd find you
I searched for all these years and now you're right here
I need you to know that
Everything makes sense when you're with me

Savannah
Walk out into the sultry evening
Cotton breathing when the sea winds
brush the hair down around your neck
Savannah
You hold my hand like it's the first time
and all the feelings that our hearts find
will be just what we expect

Baby
It's all I can do to
thank you
cause every time you wrapped those arms around me
i felt I was home cause
everything made sense when you were with me.

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I still love their lyrical content, despite my half-unrelatability towards it (: And I am also aware that I did make that up, haha.

If I could write lyrics that painted a picture of the sun's rays stretched across the array of spotless blue, not a billow in sight, and where the trees would in their swayed momentum be stilled... I would be content.

LOL, Sarah.
I'm happy and I'm not bothered by anything, but I just feel so drained by everything nowadays...

Just Within Reach.

Hide me now,
Under Your wings.
Cover me,
Within Your mighty hand.

When the oceans rise and thunders roar,
I will soar with You above the storm.
Father, You are king of all the earth,
And I will be still, and know You are God.

Find rest, my soul,
In Christ alone.
Know His power
In quietness and trust.

Still - Hillsong

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It's been a while, given that even when I have ideas, I don't seem to have the capability, or rather I lack the motivation to put pen to paper. Though, you gotta admit, you can't exactly put pen to paper in the shower, or write in the car, especially if the road is rocky...

I know, I know. It's not an excuse.

I'm just experiencing the characteristics of de ja vu, and the only thing different is the outcome.

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I was always second best, so what does it matter that I begin to give away?

A mountain aches to touch the clouds, its peak barely scratching heaven's waters as it climbs towards its destination. Its robust foundation allows it to stand firm, and in its desperation, even whilst going through singing winds and erosion, the mountainous characteristics are more defined, and more majestic. The process has been slow, and rather treacherous, but the mountain stands in all its splendour, just inches from the clouds...

But how could it reach further? Erosion tickles the summit, and rocks give way and crumble at the faintest gusts of winds.

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If I dove into the ocean, would you swim after me?

I've done this before; I swam as far as I could, till my feet couldn't touch the ground. My goal was a shining metal ball out beyond the shallow waters, and I'd gathered all the energy I could muster, and raced towards my goal.

The ball floated above the brilliant blue, bobbing up and down as gentle waves lapped against it. It proudly kept its place above the waters, despite the waves threatening to swallow it whole. The sudden power of the waves could only keep that ball down for but half a second, but the architecture of the ball was simply too cunning for the primitive waves.

I was entirely fascinated by the ball; in fact, I was curious about anything that shone or dazzled when it came into my sight. It didn't seem so far from me, and the distance seemed tangible compared to the effort I would put to reach out to it.

The only problem was that I couldn't swim. Despite my best efforts, I was flailing in hopelessness, and in fact, beyond the shallow waters, I was drowning.

And then, would you go after my goal instead of me?

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I tried!!!

LOL, Sarah.

Love's Blood.

Thank you.

Unashamed - Starfield
I have not much
To offer You
Not near what You deserve
But still I come
Because Your cross
Has placed in me my worth

Oh, Christ my King
Of sympathy
Whose wounds secure my peace
Your grace extends
To call me friend
Your mercy sets me free

And I know I'm weak
I know I'm unworthy
To call upon Your name
But because of grace
Because of Your mercy
I stand here unashamed

I can't explain
This kind of love
I'm humbled and amazed
That You'd come down
From heavens heights
And greet me face to face

Here I am at Your feet
In my brokenness complete

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On Your cross, every sin and burden for You to bare,
You died that day to show how much You love and care.

LOL, Sarah.

I Need Something.

You set my standards higher.

I need something to believe in
Cos I don't believe in myself
I'm sick and tired of getting nowhere
Guess it'll all work out

And I don't mind anymore

And I need someone to put my trust in
Cos I ain't trusting myself
And I'm scared of failure
So scared of success
Guess it'll all work out

And I don't mind anymore.

I Need Something - Newton Faulkner.

I won't be able to properly post until at least next week. I'm studying :)

Until then!
LOL, Sarah.

Reflection: Let It All Out.

Let it all out. Get it all out. Rip it out; remove it. Don't be alarmed when the wound begins to bleed. Because we're so scared to find out what this life's all about... so scared we're going to lose it; not knowing all along that's exactly what we need.

And today I will trust you with confidence of a man who's never known defeat. But tomorrow, upon hearing what I did, I will stare at you in disbelief...

Oh, inconsistent me, crying out for consistency.

And You said "I know that this will hurt, but if I don't break your heart then things will just get worse. If the burden seems too much to bear, remember: the end will justify the pain it took to get us there".

And I'll let it be known at times I have shown signs of all my weakness, but somewhere in me there is strength. And you promise me that you believe: in time I will defeat this, because somewhere in me, there is strength.

And today I will trust you with the confidence of a man who's never known defeat and I'll try my best to just forget that that man isn't me...

Reach out to me, make my heart brand new. Every beat will be for you... And I know you know you touched my life, when you touched my heavy heart and made it light.

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Relient K has incredible lyrics. I'm so overjoyed at my peace of mind now.

I know it hurts, but it's for the better. It's not just for me, it's for you as well, and the general wellbeing of the both of us. PS, I still love you.

LOL, Sarah.

The Unfinished Song.

Sometimes it's embarrassing to talk to You;
To hold a conversation with the only One who sees right through this version of myself I try to hide behind.
I'll bury my face because my disgrace will leave me terrified.

And sometimes I'm so thankful for your loyalty.
Your love regardless of the mistakes I make will spoil me.
My confidence is, in a sense, a gift you've given me,
And I'm satisfied to realize you're all I'll ever need.

You looked into my life and never stopped;
And you're thinking all my thoughts are so simple, but so beautiful.
And you recite my words right back to me before I even speak,
You let me know: I am understood.

And sometimes I spend my time just trying to escape.
I work so hard so desperately, in an attempt to create space,
Cause I want distance from the utmost important thing I know.
I see your love, then turn my back and beg for you to go.

You're the only one who understands completely.
You're the only one knows me yet still loves completely.

And sometimes the place I'm at is at a loss for words.
If I think of something worthy I know that its already yours,
And through the times I've faded and you've outlined me again.
You've just patiently waited, to bring me back.

The noise has broken my defense.
Let me embrace salvation.

I Am Understood - Relient K.

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Holy Spirit, remind me that He already has taken hold of my heart. Remind me that He has always loved, loves and will always love me, and that this weekend symbolises the epiphany of His great love for all... for me.

And please, I beg you, don't leave me again when I ask you to go.

LOL, Sarah.