Space for Uncertainty
©Sky Nelson 2006

Verse
Between the cash and the dogma
there's no place where I belong.
I just don't believe with people
that being certain makes a strong.
Chorus
Because it's the weakness of mankind, that will save us... from our... strength
if we take beginners mind, we can learn about the world and give it thanks.
And maybe find from our peace of mind, we leave the world a better place
And make some Space...
... for Uncertainty

Verse
We are wanting someone to speak with wisdom,
but have no time for them to speak.
and when someone gets the courage,
we cut ‘em down when they are weak.
Chorus
But it's the weakness of mankind, that will save us... from our... strength
if we take beginners mind, we might learn about the world and give it thanks.
And maybe find through our peace of mind, we leave the world a better place
And make some Space...
... for Uncertainty

(Bridge)
you and I are full of reasons why we hide
so certain of evil and wicked people, could it all be a lie,
To cover up the emptiness we feel inside?

Verse
(... leave silence...) .
I miss the beauty in the silence
I miss it in each others' eyes
I grieve for what were missing
in all the people we despise
Chorus
Yeah don't you know, it's the beauty of mankind, that will save us... from our... strength
if we take beginners mind, we can learn about the world and give it thanks.
And maybe find through our peace of mind, we leave the world a better place
And make some Space...
... for Uncertainty

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Claim My Life (Release the Fear)
© Sky Nelson 2003

(Verse)
Man I feel like, I ain’t nothin’, every time I have to choose
Between one song or another that a record man might use
And he’s standing there before me, awaitin’ on my cue
But I got nothin’ in ninety seconds, that’ll show what I can do

But I’ve got nothing to be afraid of, it's all in my mind,
Yeah I got nothing to be afraid of, if they reject me every time,
They may act like they know the answer, like everyone today,
But they can keep their cheap opinions, because I just want to play.

(Chorus)
(You know I’ve got to) Claim my life, it's never too late
The future and past are a different fate,
But in my heart the vision’s clear,
The secret is... don’t believe the fear.

(Verse)
I was shown when just a baby that people could be cruel,
And I was told that to be successful I would have to suffer through,
Somehow no one seemed to realize, it’s love that survives,
and in the process of education, I forgot I was alive.

(Chorus)
(You know I’ve got to) claim my life, it's never too late
The future and past are a different fate,
But in my heart the vision’s clear,
The secret is... don’t believe the fear.

(Solo)

(Chorus)
Claim your life, it's never too late
The future and past are a different fate,
But in your heart the vision’s clear,
The secret is... go ahead now... Release the Fear.

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You Are
Written by Sky Nelson © 2000

(verse)
You are the light, you are the love
You are the one that I’m thinking of
You are the gentle rays of the morning sun
And when I need a friend, you’re the one

(verse)
You are the moon, you are the sun
You are the undefeated special one
You are a tender rose on a thorny vine,
And I need a way to make you mine.

(bridge)
but I wouldn’t want to own such beauty
just sit back and watch it bloom
shadows will run when I just see you smile

(solo)

(bridge)
but I wouldn’t want to own such beauty
just sit back and watch it bloom
shadows will run when I just see you smile

(verse)
You are the waves, you are the sea
You are a cool refreshing summer breeze
You are a mastermind at the simple things
And you inspire me inside to sing,
You inspire me ‘cause you’re the one

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First Love (The Way You Loved Me)

VERSE
I know I won’t be able, to find the words to say, when you call me tonight
I know that I’ve done you wrong, spun the world around on you, and I know you’ve got to hate me
Yet I know it’s the only way, to keep your ship afloat, keep your sanity your own,
And maybe it’s the same for me, I need to cut off from you as well, but I don’t want to.

Chorus
And maybe I know too much, maybe it’s just time this happened
I don’t think we’re closing too many doors.
When I see the letters, that make up the words of your name
I’ll never forget, your beautiful eyes, and The Way You Loved Me
½ VERSE
Now time turns round to the next day, we never talked last night, it gets harder every day
And though it’s too late now, and I made the choice I wanted to, I really miss loving you

BRIDGE
I don’t want to sleep tonight, knowing I’ve hurt the one who loves me
She doesn’t know right now, she’s thinking of me the same as always.

Solo
VERSE
Too many choices, put before me, I always thought, that’s what I wanted
Be sure what you wish for, for it might come to you, that’s horribly true to me now
I can’t go either way, for both hold pain and longing, and it’s time to decide
The choice I’m left with, I’ll trust to the hearts of those who love me, to help me through
Chorus
And maybe I’m just in love, maybe it’s just my heart that’s breaking,
I can’t help remember how we were before
And when I see the letters, that make up the words of your name
I’ll never forget, your beautiful eyes, and The Way You Loved Me

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Blind Eyes
Sky Nelson © 1997

Verse
The neighbors were watching
As they took her away
The last time they'd seen her
They had shared a cigarette with her.

She was no different,
But they assume that she was
Another gone fishing
she is gone, life goes on.

Chorus

And we watch it with Blind Eyes
We think we're immune to all the lies

Bridge

And she spoke up once for justice
And she spoke again for peace
And they indicted her with treason,
And sent out the police

Verse 2
As the twilight approaches
A little girl comes home,
She can't find her mother
She is lost, she is all alone

Noone to weep with her
cause they all believe
silence is safety,
but they are wrong, she is gone.

Chorus
And we watch it with Blind Eyes
We think we're immune to all the lies

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