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Broken Dreams
04:22
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Broken Dreams
(Basel, September 14 2002, Daniel Messerli Copyright © 2002)
Already night time
I played my Guitar
When Jenny and Katy
Walked by not too far
They stopped for a moment
And asked for a song
I was quite honored
And gladly played on
There was a warmth in Katy’s brown eyes
I felt right at home in familiar soft ways
I thought to myself, what a beautiful face
Here at the right time and in the right place
Broken Dreams, Life goes on
Broken Heart, Just try to go on
Broken Dreams, Life goes on
Maybe time could change all
We went for some coffee
And talked about things
Jenny’s been dreaming (Jenny’s been searching)
About angels who sing (For the meaning of life)
She had to go dancing
And had to leave soon
On the way to the station
They thanked for the song
And said
Love is like water, it comes in like waves
It hurts when it’s cold but warm the soul saves
Love is like pain and moves through me in waves
And when I’m not dying, it’s you that I crave
Broken Dreams, Life goes on
Broken Heart, just try to stay strong
Broken Dreams, Life goes on
Maybe Time could change it all
I feel so alone
Just how do I go on
Just one true love
Could maybe change it all
Where do I find
This love that’s meant for me
How much can I take
Before I break in three
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2. |
Confess
03:10
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Confess (by Daniel Messerli)
I feel a sadness coming
I feel it come for me
There’s a cold wind
Deep in your brown eyes
Like a snowstorm on an April sunrise
You seemed a little bit moody
But I had now idea for the reason
Just last night you loved me so warm
Now the shine is gone
And you’re wishing me harm
Babe don’t do it
Cause Baby I know
That you know exactly
How to hurt me so
Baby don’t do it
Babe I confess
We know our strong sides
And we know our weakness
You’re free to do what you want
So you steal my heart and give me the run around
I’m crazy for your love, you know that I adore you
Babe, don’t do it
Babe I confess
We know our strong sides
And we know our weakness
But I tell you
How much I need you
It is my weakness
I share only with you
Cause the love inside me
Is a love just for you
Special order from Jesus
So love you is all I can do
I’m not a fighter
I don’t censor your words
I know exactly
Sometimes love hurts
Babe, don’t do it
Babe I confess
We know our strong sides
And we know our weakness
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3. |
Jenny
03:27
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Jenny (by Daniel Messerli)
Now Jenny come and cry
Into my shoulders
Before you die
From this pain inside your heart
I know just how feel
There’s nothing you can do
Just hold on
It’s not your fault
It’s just the way life is
And it seems like all your love was wasted needlessly
And it hurts all so much
Breaking your broken heart again
Now who are your friends
Jenny come and cry
Into my shoulders
I’ll tell you why
Your pain will one day fly away
Remember years ago
You did nothing wrong
Just cry on
Cause no few words
Could heal your heart
SOLO
Just take a breath and say a prayer
Take my hand
Together we will walk
Into a land where tears are golden
And why your love has found no home
The wise don’t even know
This lonely heart surrenders all
For the one who knows true love
Until that day, Jenny cry and dream
Now Jenny come and cry
A little longer…. for just a little while
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4. |
California
05:25
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California Sunset
( © Copyright 2003 by Daniel Messerli Feb 7 2003)
Remember California Sunset
The Fire in the sky
In my heart
In my mind
Remember the tears I was crying
My soul was dying
For the day
You threw my love away
I was standing behind the fence of barbed wire
My spirit’d grown tired
And I was ready
To throw my life away
And I was cursing the name of God
And I knew, nothing could save me now
Then I saw the chains
Tied around the gate
Loosed before my eyes
By an Angel who gave me back my life
And I knew I am not alone
There are Angels all around me
They break the chains and clear the way
Exactly when I was ready to throw it all away
So if your heart, your Soul, your mind is dying
I understand you’re crying
Just remember those Angels are there for you too….
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5. |
Break Away
03:07
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Break Away
( Words and Music Daniel Messerli Copyright ©)
Now I have a great apartment
With a great Lake view
And I should be happy
Cause I’m far away from you
There is nightlife here
Great atmosphere
Why does my heart still long for you
They say long distance relationships are no good
So I met some girls in the neighborhood
But when I talk to them I’m so misunderstood
And my heart still longs for you
And I feel there’s nothing anyone could say
That could make my feelings for you go away
So I just have to wait until that awful day
When my heart will break away from you
Why should I waste my time
On a girl like you
You told me you don’t want me anyway
But it’s a very hard thing
To try to read your mind
Cause when I let you go
You come running after me
And I feel there’s nothing anyone could say
That could make my feelings for you go away
So I just have to wait until that awful day
When my heart will break away from you
And I feel there’s nothing anyone could say
That could make your feelings for me go away
So we just have to wait until that awful day
When your heart will break away from me
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6. |
Fly Away
03:54
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Fly Away
(by Daniel Messerli © Copyright 1997)
Sometimes I can not see
The life in front of me
And when I close my eyes
I wish that I could fly
Sometimes I do not know
What God is trying to show
And I wanna run
Far away from me
But where can I go
To rest this troubled soul
And find some peace of mind
(CHORUS)
I wanna fly away
Far far away
I wanna hide away
Into arms that took this pain away
My friends stopped calling me
Since I’ve moved away
I miss my family
And I pray that I will see them soon
I had no idea
I could feel so out of place
A dream and a little hope
Is all I can hold onto now
But where can I go
To rest my troubled soul
And find my peace of mind
CHORUS
But I feel you
Trying to reach me again
And I need you
To pull down these walls
And let me break free
CHORUS
My heart wants home today
Home never seemed so far away
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7. |
High Road
06:52
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High road
(Montreux, 2002 Daniel Messerli Copyright ©)
The birds in the sky
They want you to fly
The birds in the sky
They want you to fly high
The worms in the earth
They want you to crawl
They worms on the earth
They want you to die
The clouds in the sky
In slow motion pass by
They see all that we do
That’s why they cry
Let’s not fall victim to the lies
Let’s walk the high road of life
Let’s not fall victim to the lies
Let’s walk the high road of life
The cats in the alley
They want you to fight
The cats in the city
Will fight you all night
Like the dogs of war
Who are ruling this age
Controlling your minds
Propaganda cage
Serpents and dragons
They’re easy to see
Beware of the beauty
That hides misery
Let’s not fall victim to the lies
Let’s walk the high road of life
Let’s not fall victim to the lies
Let’s walk the high road of life
The fish in the ocean
They want you to see
They have no ears
Still they are free
They valley of death
Is lush brush and green
The high road of life
Just a desert scene
Lions and tigers
They want you to kill
Life feeds on death
Perpetual thrill
Let’s not fall victim to the lies
Let’s walk the high road of life
Let’s not fall victim to the lies
Let’s walk the high road of life
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8. |
Only dream of you
04:51
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I only dream of you
( Messerli/Rayston © Copyright 1994)
Heavens gates are flooded
With my calls for help
I keep praying I’ll wake up
And not be by myself
That you’ll be in my arms
In comfort fast asleep
A tiny smile on your lips
That I get a kiss to keep
But only - if someone hears my request for 911
I need my angel next to me
Before the morning sun
CHORUS
When I close my eyes
I only dream of you
If dreams to come true
I’ll be waking up in love with you
Humbled by a vision of you
Everytime I close my eyes
Lonely for your tender touch
Another night to fantasize
But only if someone hears my request for 911
Who can make my dreams come true
Before they come undone
Chorus
Solo
Prechorus
Chorus x 2
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9. |
Love will find you
02:52
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Love will find you
( By Daniel Messerli/Ryan Rayston © Copyright 1995)
The moon across the sky
I slowly drift away
Tears are sure to fall
But when I think I've seen it all .... I see you
The years have worn me down
Now magics hand devine
Brings you near to me
What's meant to be will be.... I feel you
In my search for love
It just may be
That love will find you
When love will find me
On a shooting star
Alone in the night
I wish for you in my life
Another night goes by
I'm left to understand
Your touch so close to me
I still feel your face in my hand
Echoes cought your words
And brings them back to me
Hope our paths will cross
And meet in destiny
In your search for love
It just may be
That love will find you
When love will find me
On a shooting star
Alone in the night
I wish for you in my life....
I wish for you in my life
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10. |
Through the night
05:24
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Through the night
(Montreux, September 05 2002, Daniel Messelri © Copyright 2002)
There is a light across the ocean
And it’s calling me by name
Neither time, nor pain nor distance
Wills this love away
And then there is this darkness
Voices of injustice
My pride has left me
Fear I have no more
Through this night I walk alone
There’s a fight across the ocean
Who is right and who is wrong
Dreams and promises broken
Between the truths I stand alone
Our hearts are free to love
And will these tears away
I still feel the morning
When his love awoke my day
Still, through that night I walked alone
Now his love has crossed the oceans
And his heart is pure to me
What he gives he gives, no questions
And I give him all of me
He was there with flowers
In the winter of my life
I could not see the moment
Reason had lost its Rhyme
Still Through that night I walked alone
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