Verse 1
Are there dreams and life behind your eyes
Is there boldness in your heart
Are you someone with demanding goals
Have you treasures to impart
Chorus 1
Or just another soul without a spark
Nothing to behold from yourself
Just a common fool with no useful aim
A spirit dead with no wealth
With no wealth
Verse 2
Yet in your eyes I see desire to give
And a strength inside you to power
You to grander things than you think you'll find
Your time is now, it's your hour
Chorus 1
Or are you just another soul without a spark
Nothing to behold from yourself
Just a common fool with no useful aim
A spirit dead with no wealth
With no wealth
Chorus 2
Be more than that
Demand your place
With the strength you have
In God's embrace
A child of power
With a world to change
Not a thing to lose
But so much to gain
Be all you are
Be all you are
Author notes
You can hear and download this song at:
http://www.garageband.com/artist/TheStephensonCompany
Andy
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Yes this seems like it could make a good song indeed.
some lines were powerfully simplistic, others were less powerful and could use a bit of a backbone. but overall quite a good piece
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Dreams are the most beautiful things we have.I like the flow.Nice thought and amazing background.
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Hi Angel!
How are you?
I'm very pleased that you like there lyrics. I don't get read much on Allpoetry anymore.
If you'd like to hear this song, I'll email you an mp3 copy of it.
Thanks for checking out my stuff and all the applause. I appreciate it.
Andy
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A beautiful poem/song i read here. The words were just wonderful. It was really touching, a poem that reached further than the heart. I shall certainly give the song a listen indeed. What can i say....beautiful!
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Thanks Condor!
I'm not sure that this song is still at putfile.com. They deleted some of my songs for lack of hits. If it's not at the link, let me know and I can either repost it there or email it to you.
I'm glad that you were touched by the song. It is one of my best songs, but I have a lot of favorite songs.
Thanks for reading, commenting, and all the applause.
Andy
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Very Fine, Very Fine
What a beneficent motivation prompted this write!
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i think this was a wonderful song
i wouldlike to hear the music with the words
great
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Thanks
Thanks for reading, commenting, and all the applause. I appreciate it. I did have this song online, but the site removed it for lack of hits. You can order the CD which has both songs at this link:
http://www.lulu.com/content/965674
There are 19 other songs on the CD.
I'm very pleased that you like this song.
Andy
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Fascinating
A Joyful delight to read, and I am assured that the song is splendid too. It was well written, and I am grateful you chosen to share this gem amongst us. -
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Thanks
Thanks for reading and commenting. I really appreciate it. It is one of my best songs. I like to think that it is good. I'm glad you like it.
Andy
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"A child of power
With a world to change
Not a thing to lose
But so much to gain
Be all you are"
This was really a treat for me to read your lyrics! Very good and I know I will be on here a lot more admiring your art!
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Thanks
Thanks for reading, commenting, and all the applause. I appreciate it. If you have Windows Media Player, you can hear it at the link in the Author's notes. It is a great song, I think. Thanks for stopping by.
Andy
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It isn't always the case that they do not have a dream but that they have no vision to fulfill that dream.They do not want to step out of their comfort zone and reach for the stars.Very good lyrics with a strong message, Ros
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Thanks Ros
Thanks for reading and commenting. True. Lacking vision would hold them back. Determination holds me back. I don't have enough drive. There is tremendous competition in the arts. Most of us settle for a small piece instead of going for the whole pie.
Andy
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amazinf
this is amazing it really has lightened my heart. who was it written for or is that a secret.
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I really like these lyrics, they are very pretty. Do you play guitar or another instrument? I was just wondering because I play guitar, and I like learning to play music that other people write because I like learning different styles.
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Thanks, Alix
Thanks for reading and commenting. You can hear this song at the link in the author's comments. James Howard did all the instrumentation to this song and recorded it. I sang the vocal. I am a miserable guitar and keyboard player. I don't practice near enough. Check out the song. I would love it if you want to play it.
Andy
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Very Inspiring and Uplifting!!
Thanks for sharing this beautiful poem. I also listened to the song and enjoyed it immensely. It was a really nice thing to do. To write for someone with no dream. I cannot imagine one like that. You have expressed yourself wonderfully well.These lines were my favorite"et in your eyes I see desire to give
And a strength inside you to power
You to grander things than you think you'll find
Your time is now, it's your hour"
Would you mind reading one of my poems "Life Imitates Art"? http://allpoetry.com/poem/2363531 I would appreciate your comments. -
Hey that was really good! As a poet and and a musician I appreciate it.
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Thanks
Did you go to the link in the Author's comments and listen to the song? I'm very glad that you like this song. Thanks for stopping by, reading and commenting.
Andy
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very nice song.encouraging.Thanks for such beautiful creation.
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Thanks again
Thanks for reading, commenting, and the applause. I'm happy you like this song. I was nice of you to stop by.
Andy
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so your poems are like a song or something that you are reaching for but are not quite there yet
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Thanks
Thanks for reading and commenting. This is a song and you can hear it at the link in the author's comments. Is is about striving to be all that a person can be. I hope you like it.
Andy
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wow
as an inspiring lyricist such as myself i think this song is very profound and touching at the same time. it seems like it could be a pop song or something excellent writing
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Thanks
Did you go to the link in the author's comments and listen to this song? I am quite proud of this song. I enjoy playing it very much. The recording at the link is in a modern country style. Thanks for reading, commenting, and all the applause.
Andy
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Nice inspiritional work here. Songs need to offer inspiration and this is a good example of that. It's a good theme to write about and it sounds like it must work well to music too. Keep writing these.
John Carney
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Thanks, John
This song also has a link to hear it in the author's comments. I'm glad that you like this song. It has been a while since I have written a song. I have been writing mostly short stories lately.
Andy
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That makes me want to do more then I am doing. Gave everything my all. This poem encouges me to give my life my all..
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Thanks
Thanks again for all the applause. If you would like to hear this song, there is a link in the author's comments which will take you to it. I am very glad that these lyrics were encouraging for you. Now I am off to read you.
Andy
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Absolutely beautiful lyrics here! They sing loudly with a grace that will be able to touch any soul that may stumble along this piece like I did. Such uplifting words to remind us about what and who we can really be. It seems like a person always wants more, but we still settle for less in the long run in most cases. These lyrics do a great job at relighting a fire of hope that may have burned out long ago. Very nice.
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Thanks
Thanks for reading, commenting, and all the applause. I'm very pleased that you like this so much. If you go to the link in the author's comments, you can hear the song.
Andy
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WOW Very Encouraging
This is one of those songs that challenges the person! It is uplifting and very encouraging. Wonderful.
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Thanks, Meme
I am glad that you like this song. Did you go to the link in the author's comments and hear it? Thanks for all the applause.
Andy
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BRILLIANT PIECE OF WRITING
BRILLIANT BRILLIANT. I AGREE WITH EVERY WORD OF THIS QUITE, MAGNIFICENT PIECE OF WRITING. WELL DONE. KEEP WRITING.
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Thanks, Wayne
Thanks for reading, commenting, and all the applause. I am very glad that you like this. If you would like to hear the song, click the link in the author's comments. Thanks again.
Andy
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Wonderfully written with such talent
Amazing song really would like to hear it with music. Loved your word and the way they flowed to tell a story. You did an outstanding job I am sure the lady love this write you did for her. I enjoyed it very much I even read it twice. I love music that tells a story (Lisa)
"Yet in your eyes I see desire to give
And a strength inside you to power
You to grander things than you think you'll find
Your time is now, it's your hour"
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Thanks, Esroddo
Thanks for reading, commenting, and all the applause. I am glad that you like this so much. If you would like to hear it, go to the link in the author's comments. Thanks again.
Andy
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Andy, another great song from a talented songwriter! Amazing man, I enjoyed it and I got to listen to the song and I loved it. Keep producing can't wait to keep reading, Peace, JT
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Thanks, JT
I am glad that you like the song. Thanks for reading, listening, and commenting. Sooner or later maybe I will sell one of my songs.
Andy
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So Upbeat
And so easy to follow with a great message. Nicely said
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Thanks, Bob
Nice of you to drop by, read, comment, and applaud. I appreciate it. If you would like to hear this song, there is a link in the author's comments.
When you comment, you get credit for your critique and points if there are at least a hundred characters.
I hope you are enjoying Allpoetry and its sister sites.
Andy
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Thank you for your entry
I see how this works in with the theme of the contest. A dream to change is a good dream to have. Thank you for sharing.
Good flow and structure. Nice rhythm.
As always I want to encourage you to keep writing to read and comment.
God Bless
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Thanks, Tammy
The link in the author's comments will take you to the song if you would like to hear it. Thanks for hosting the contest. I am glad it was a good one.
Andy
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i love it so much!
such a wonderful song.
Be more than that
Demand your place
With the strength you have
In God's embrace
*sighs dreamily* 'Demand your place...'
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Thanks
Thanks again for all the applause. I hope you got to hear this one. The link is in the author's comments. I am very glad that you like this so much. It is one of my favorites.
Andy
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"Your time is now, it's your hour"
that seems like something common... a thought of perserverance or something... I never really got it to much but im only a teenager I haven't had much ive had to push through... I'll give it due time though Good read and good luck in the contest -
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Thanks
Thanks for reading and commenting. This is a song. If you want to hear it, the link is in the author's comments. Thanks again. Glad you like it.
Andy
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oh my goodness! Wonderful write, I can't even begin to try to express exactly what I want to say here but it was a write that hit me! Beautiful, can't wait to keep reading. Peace n' love, JT
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Thanks, JT
I thank you for reading, commenting and all the applause. If you go to the link in the author's comments, you can hear the song. I am very glad that you like this so much.
Andy
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I love poems based on lyrics. Have written so far quiet a few of them myself. I really liked this poem. Excellent write.
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Thanks
This is actually a song. If you would like to hear it, the link is in the author's comments. Thanks for reading and commenting. I'm glad you like this.
Andy
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Great job. This was a very inspirational write. I am sure that it is a lovely song that will inspire many. Grate job on this!!
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Thanks
Thanks for reading, commenting and applauding. If you go to the link in the author's comments, you can hear the song. I am glad you like it.
Andy
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Quite good. I enjoyed this.
Thanks for entering my contest, Good luck.
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Thanks, Brian
I am very glad that you like this song, if you would like to hear it, the link is in the author's notes.
Andy
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Wonderful lyrics. This was really great. Good luck in this contest. I'm sure you'll do great. Keep on writing. God Bless!
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Thanks
I am glad you like these lyrics. If you would like to hear it, the link is in the author's comments. Thanks for reading and commenting.
Andy
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That was so amazing, dreams and goals can be veyr important, I know that for a fatc. This is a great song, too, I listened to it.
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Thanks, Molly
I am very pleased that you liked this and that you listened to it. I feel like it is a great song, but so far I haven't been able to sell it. Thanks for all the applause.
Andy
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I like this. You did a really good job with this. This song gave me some hope. Thanks, it was something I really needed to read. "Be more than that
Demand your place
With the strength you have
In God's embrace
A child of power
With a world to change
Not a thing to lose
But so much to gain
Be all you are
Be all you are "<-- I love that. Awsesome job. Keep it up.
Thanks for entering my contest and Good Luck.
love always and forever, midnite rae
aka:marissa rae
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Thanks, Marissa Rae
You can hear this song by clicking the link in the author's notes. I had hoped you would enjoy this song and that it might give you a lift. May your contest go really well and you get many good entries.
Andy
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Crystal, I have it on CD with 19 other songs. The songs are country, rock, soft rock, and pop. Would you like to hear another.
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If you would like a CD with 20 songs including that one, I will send it. Just tell me where to mail it.
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Very good song. Wish we could hear it. Good luck in the contest. ttyl Tali
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Wow awesome job. Thanks for entering. Sorry i couldn't listen to it cause i went there but i couldn't find it. But awesome lyrics.
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If you would like to hear this song, go to homegrownmj.com. Click Bands, and then click Andy Stephenson. I hope you like it.
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This is the only 'lyrics' in my contest which kinda sucked coz I love reading peoples songs, anyway a good write here, its like motivation to people, try and influence them to keep going. Good luck, Alana
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This is actually a song and one of my favorites.
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This is a very interesting poem indeed...I wrote something like it once. Not quite the same, but close enough. And thanks so much for reading my rules!! You'll never know how many people I've had to disqualify for not following my rules. So thanks for entering and good luck to you!
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wow!!!!!
i just wish i could hear this to music. it's a great song. i'd write more but my cat is wanting me to pet him -
Superb piece. I would love to hear this to music just to see if my mind was anywheres near yours when you wrote this. Dont know If I ould play the melody I had in my head but would love to hear yours! Great work!
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I hold a deep admiration for those who can write song lyrics. I tried myself, once, and found that I do, in fact, suck. So I'll stick to poetry and random short stories, but I hope that you will continue to write deep and meaningful lyrics such as these. This is beautiful, and inspiring, and if I weren't out of applauses and points (I have zero
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grood.
It sounds sort of like a song a group of pirates would sing. In a good way.
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This is a really good write. I liked the way it was put and well worded. I think you done a good job with it. I really liked this write. Thanks for sharing and please keep penning.
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Excellent
"Have You Dreams?" Is one of my favorites. Especially the empowering and inspirational strength of the ending. A strong song that imparts strength.
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