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He Speaks to Me

Lyricist: Alisa Joy Claus

Voice Credit: Chase Wimberley

VERSE 1

I thought he forgot me
I just couldn’t see
He was right there beside me
Waiting patiently
When I tuned out… all the noise
I felt him there… and I heard his voice

CHORUS

All alone in the silence
Gives my soul what it seeks
By myself in the quiet
Is where my faith runs deep
I’m much stronger… I don’t falter
When I trust him and believe
God’s holy word, he speaks to me

VERSE 2

He’s the one I turn to
His wisdom’s what they preach
Verses in the Bible
His scripture comforts me
When I let go… and let him lead
He’ll show and tell… just what I need

CHORUS

All alone in the silence
Gives my soul what it seeks
By myself in the quiet
Is where my faith runs deep
I’m much stronger… I don’t falter
When I trust him and believe
God’s holy word, he speaks to me

BRIDGE

He’s always been right there
He knows where to find me
When I bow my head in prayer
I feel his love surround me

CHORUS

All alone in the silence
Gives my soul what it seeks
By myself in the quiet
Is where my faith runs deep
I’m much stronger… I don’t falter
When I trust him and believe
God’s holy word, he speaks to me

OUTRO

He speaks to me,
God’s holy word, he speaks to me

Daddy I’ll be Alright

Lyricist: Alisa Joy Claus

Vocals: ARI

VERSE 1

It’s hard sayin’ what I need to say
As I watch you Daddy, slowly slippin’ away
I’m not ready for goodbye, and you’re barely holdin’ on
I’m praying that you stay, while knowin’ we don’t have long

CHORUS

You know I’m hurtin’, but Daddy, I’ll be alright
Just promise me, you’ll always be, right here by my side
If I can feel you with me, lovin’ me through life
Then it’s ok… for us to say goodbye
Daddy I’ll be alright
I’ll be alright

VERSE 2

I’m right beside you, I’m hopin’ you can see
It’s your little girl, I’m right here, it’s me
Soak in my love, take it with you when you go
Cuz, I hear Heaven callin’, it’s time, you’re goin’ home

CHORUS

You know I’m hurtin’, but Daddy, I’ll be alright
Just promise me… you’ll always be… right here by my side
If I can feel you… with me… lovin’ me through life
Then it’s ok… for us to say... goodbye
Daddy... I’ll be... alright
Daddy, I’ll be alright

BRIDGE

Hummingbirds and butterflies
Sweet visits in my dreams
I know that when you’re gone
You’ll know just what I need

CHORUS

You know I’m hurtin’, but Daddy, I’ll be alright
Just promise me… you’ll always be… right here by my side
If I can feel you… with me… lovin’ me through life
Then it’s ok... for us to say... goodbye
Daddy... I’ll be... alright
Daddy, I’ll be alright

Missin' You's Over

Lyricist: Alisa Joy Claus

Vocal Credit: Chase Wimberley

VERSE 1

It’s damn hard, leavin’ you in the past
When thoughts of you keep findin’ their way back
But, the 80 proof’s gonna end the hurt
Tried and true, yeah I know it’ll work

PRE-CHORUS

Black label baby, I’m tippin’ it back
Gonna forget you, and it’s gonna be fast

CHORUS

I’m drinkin’ ‘til your gone... I’m needin’ closure
Cuz, I’m not movin’ on… It’s impossible, sober
I’m lining up shots… Like a heartbreak warrior
Just numbin’ pain, ‘til the missin’ you’s over
Again and again, ‘til the missin’ you’s over

VERSE 2

I haven’t had a chance to catch my breath
When, you’re always there, like ya never left
But tonight’s the night, you’re gonna leave
I’m drownin’ out your memory

PRE-CHORUS

Black label baby, I’m tippin’ it back
Gonna forget you and it’s gonna be fast

CHORUS

I’m drinkin’ ‘til your gone… I’m needin’ closure
Cuz, I’m not movin’ on… It’s impossible sober
I’m lining up shots… Like a heartbreak warrior
Just numbin’ pain, ‘til the missin’ you’s over
Again and again, ‘til the missin’ you’s over

BRIDGE

Your hold on me, it’s not stronger than the whiskey
You’ll be forgotten, as soon as this bottle’s empty

CHORUS

I’m drinkin’ ‘til your gone… I’m needin’ closure
Cuz, I’m not movin’ on… It’s impossible sober
I’m lining up shots…Like a heartbreak warrior
Just numbin’ pain, ‘til the missin’ you’s over
Again and again, ‘til the missin’ you’s over

OUTRO

And over and over and over

Put the Bottle Down

Lyricist: Alisa Joy Claus

Vocal Credits: Clint Reno

VERSE 1

Police car headlights shining down our street
Momma in the kitchen, dropping to her knees
Daddy’s been missin’ since late afternoon
His keys are gone, took all the whiskey too

CHORUS

The eighty proof ain’t the answer
He got fooled into thinkin it is
He thought he was the one holdin’ on,
But, he’s a prisoner in it’s grip
The temptation, it’ll always be around
But, not Daddy. He couldn’t put the bottle down
The bottle down, down

VERSE 2

His funeral was packed, standin’ room only
Now that he’s in Heaven, I wonder if he sees
All the love that was flowing, pouring out
Didn’t come off a shelf, didn’t have a spout

CHORUS

The eighty proof ain’t the answer
He got fooled into thinkin it is
He thought he was the one holdin’ on,
But, he’s a prisoner in its grip
The temptation, it’ll always be around
But, not Daddy. He couldn’t put the bottle down
The bottle down, down, down

BRIDGE

I Thought Seein’ my pain would’a changed his thinkin’
I guess he just stopped tryin, or didn’t know how
To fight off his demons and put the bottle down

CHORUS

The eighty proof ain’t the answer
He got fooled into thinkin it is
He thought he was the one holdin’ on,
But, he’s a prisoner in its grip
Temptation, it’ll always be around
But, not Daddy. He couldn’t put the bottle down

I'll Never Look at You the Same

Lyricist: Alisa Joy Claus

Vocal Credits: Coleen Noel

VERSE 1

You let me fall
You let me down
I was comin’ apart
You weren’t comin’ around
I’d lost my will
I’d lost my way
Just barely holdin’ on
You let me slip away

CHORUS

My hope dimmed like a
Burnt out flame
Couldn’t turn to you
Or explain
Why you left me there
In my pain
Heartbroken, cryin’
Out your name
I thought you’d save me
You Never came
I’ll never look at you the same
I’ll never look at you the same

VERSE 2

A broken me
Needed your touch
All shattered in pieces
You didn’t pick me up
You’re not the man
You claimed to be
I was slowly drowning
You stood by quietly

CHORUS

My hope dimmed like a
Burnt out flame
Couldn’t turn to you
or explain
Why you left me there
In my pain
Heartbroken, cryin’
Out your name
I thought you’d save me
You Never came
I’ll never look at you the same
I’ll never look at you …

BRIDGE

You caused the hurt
You own the blame
I’ll never look
At you the same

CHORUS

My hope dimmed like a
Burnt out flame
Couldn’t turn to you
or explain
Why you left me there
In my pain
Heartbroken, cryin’
Out your name
I thought you’d save me
You Never came
I’ll never look at you the same
Oh, I’ll never look at you the same
I’ll never look at you the same

Hanging Him Out to Dry

Lyricist: Alisa Joy Claus

Vocal Credit: Colly Mae

VERSE 1

My man messed up, caught him cheatin’ again
He should’a known I’d be seekin’ revenge
I forgave him once, but I was a fool
Now I’m doin’ what a girls gotta do
His worst nightmare is me speakin’ the truth

CHORUS

I could slash his tires, call up his Momma
Think I’ll raise holy hell, spark up some drama
Yeah, I’m doin’ what my gut’s tellin’ me is right
Airin’ all his dirty laundry tonight
He crossed that line, one too many times
So, I’m Hanging him out to dry…hanging him out to dry

VERSE 2

A little wine later, my phone’s set to rage
Those online haters, love somebody to hate
I’ll torch his name, ‘til he feels it burning
Karmas’s comin, in the pot I’m stirrin’
He’s in store for a whole lot of hurtin’

CHORUS

I could slash his tires, call up his Momma
Think I’ll raise holy hell, spark up some drama
Yeah, I’m doin’ what my gut’s tellin’ me is right
Airin’ all his dirty laundry tonight
He crossed that line, one too many times
So, I’m Hanging him out to dry

BRIDGE

I’m exposing him and all of his lies
His sins are goin’ public, I’m not lettin’ him hide

CHORUS

I think I’ll slash his tires, call up his Momma
Think I’ll raise holy hell, spark up some drama
Yeah, I’m doin’ what my gut’s tellin’ me is right
Airin’ all his dirty laundry tonight
He crossed that line, one too many times
So, I’m Hanging him out to dry
Oh… that’s right… hanging him out to dry
Hanging him out to dry…hanging him out to dry

I Met a Girl

Lyricist: Alisa Joy Claus

Vocal Credit: Clint Reno

VERSE 1

Saw her at the bar
Through the neon haze
She was there sittin’
A barstool away
I knew forever
It was on my mind
Had to move closer
Before closin’ time

CHORUS 1

I met a girl
She had me knowin’
She was the one
I should be holdin’
Shot her a glance, earned me a chance
To make her my whole world
I met a girl

VERSE 2

Guess that same ole bar
Was a big mistake
Won’t step foot in that
Drown my sorrows place
She was playin’ me
Took me for a ride
Had her another
Wasted all my time

CHORUS 2

I met a girl
She left me lonely
She’s with some guy
He’s who she’s holdin’
He caught her glance
I had no chance
Looks like he’s her whole world
I met a girl

VERSE 3

I moved on over
To the next pit stop
Talked with someone else
Man, we hit it off
It’s lookin’ like love
I finally found
My bad luck streak, well
It turned right around

CHORUS 3

I met a girl
No longer lonely
I’m with the one
I oughtta be holdin’
She caught my glance
She took a chance
Yeah, things are great in my world
I met a girl

OUTRO

Yeah, things are great in my world
I met a girl… Yeah, I met a girl

When I Bet on Him (I Never Lose)

Lyricist: Alisa Joy Claus

Vocal Credit: Clint Reno

VERSE 1

I’ve had plenty of doors open
My share of those that stayed closed
Prayers of mine that were answered
And other’s he’s told me no
I try to never doubt what
He’s doing behind the scenes
When I take a leap of faith
He fulfills my wildest dreams

CHORUS

Life’s a constant journey
Navigating unknown roads
It’s full of second guessing
Wonder if’s and shoulda known’s
But, when I stop questioning
Every path he has me choose
God rolls me a winning streak
When I bet on him, I never lose
Oh, oh, I never lose, oh, oh

VERSE 2

He might keep me waiting
But his timing’s always right
His blessings will all come to pass
If I trust him and sit tight
When I’m faced with a challenge
There’s an ease within my soul
I know that he’ll take over and
Let his miracles unfold

CHORUS

Life’s a constant journey
Navigating unknown roads
It’s full of second guessing
Wonder if’s and shoulda known’s
But, when I stop questioning
Every path he has me choose
God rolls me a winning streak
When I bet on him, I never lose
Oh, oh, I never lose, oh, oh

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Alisa Joy Claus, Lyricist

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