2006
All songs written and performed by Daniel Bryant
© Daniel Bryant 2006
Hide & Seek
(Daniel Bryant)
Hide & Seek
Young boy walkin’ down the avenue
Got his hands in his pockets and a brand new pair of shoes
Little boy walkin’ down the avenue
Got the world on your shoulders, hey boy, what’s troublin’ you?
What is it that you can’t see?
Are the answers so hard to believe?
Little girl walkin’ down the boulevard
In a bag she holds all the pieces of her broken heart
Little girl walkin’ down the boulevard
Left them all behind, so where are you gonna start?
Cause they’re all coming after you
And there’s nothing that you can do
Old man sitting by the side of the road
All the talent inside, is hidden by his overcoat
That old man sitting by the side of the road
Could show you things you’d never find on your own
But you just won’t believe
You look but you don’t see
We all wander around so aimlessly
Wrapped up in our selves, what happened to decency?
If our lives are just a game of hide & seek
I’ll stand on a mountain, scream “ole ole, out come free!”
Just ask and you shall receive?
The answers not hard to believe
There’s time to embrace honesty
There’s no difference between you and me
I know you don’t want to see
There’s no difference between you and me
Who are you gonna believe
When it all comes down to you and me?
The Game
(Daniel Bryant)
The Game
Walk in the room
Turn on the lights
The stage is set
Let’s start the lies, tonight
The bed looks old
Stains on the floor
She kicks off her shoes
So I lock the door
She looks at me says,
“Baby, what’s your name?
Are you ready to play this lonely game?
I gotta tell that some of the rules of changed
But don’t worry baby, it’s still the same old game”.
Smile on her face
She’s on her knees
Hands on my belt
She looks up at me, I step away
She says, “relax”
I say, “What’s the rush”
“Let’s take our time
I’ll give you more, if its not enough”
She looks at me, she says,
“Hey baby, are you sure you feel like playin today?
Cause if you don’t then I’ll be on my way
The night is long, so tell me baby, cause I’ve got other games to play”
We have a drink
And share a laugh
She takes my hand
And starts the dance
Backs to the door
I’m in her mouth
I close my eyes
Try to block it all out, but I can’t
She looks up at me says,
“Baby, is that nice?
Just relax and I’ll take you to paradise
If you’re getting close then I’ll take my time
The next move is yours, so baby, if you like this game then roll the dice”
Get lost inside
Of another’s touch
It hides the truth
I ache so much, sometimes
I smell her hair
I taste her tongue
I feel her skin
So soft, so young
I lose control
Hot turns to cold
She’s in her clothes
I lie there alone, and I want to hide
She’s out the door
I sit up in bed
The last words she said
Play around in my head
She said,
“Baby, don’t tell me your name
If I know your name, then I’ll feel ashamed
Trust me, baby, it’s best to leave it this way
Like I said, some of the rules have changed, but its still the same old game”
Young Lovers
(Daniel Bryant)
Young Lovers
Johnny went knockin’
Knockin’ on her window
Sally heard him callin’
Sayin’ baby why don’t we go
Cause there’s nothin’ out here for us
Can’t stay trapped here in this hole
Sally take my hand just trust me
Doesn’t matter which way we go
Sally opened up her window
Saw Johnny on his knees
He said baby can’t you feel it
Somethin’s pullin’ at me
I know somewhere down the highway
We’ll find peace and paradise
So take this first step with me
Let’s jump and feel alive
Sally said, oh Johnny, what are you sellin’ me
Everyone knows a journey like that will cost, there’s no way it’s free
But I know I can’t make without you here, so Johnny
Take my hand, I’ll run with you, just don’t disappoint me
They’re two young lovers in the night
Too young lovers have to fight
Too young lovers, out to prove that they are right
Two young lovers make they’re escape tonight
Johnny walked on with his baby
Sally held on to his arm
Didn’t know where they were headin’
Just knew it would be far
Sally walked with fear inside her
Fear of being left behind
She didn’t know the answers
Preying she was right
They all told them they were too young
If it’s right you’ll know in time
They kept them locked behind doors
Prison sentence for a love crime
Johnny thought he had it worked out
Take his girl and run away
But the weight of all her trust in him
Brought doubt, he lost his way
Sally said, oh Johnny are we going the right way
The spark that was in your eyes has left you and gone away
I don’t know if what we’re doin’ is wrong, but I have to say
If we turn back now we’ll live to fight another day
They’re two young lovers in the night
Too young lovers have to fight
Too young lovers out to prove that they are right
Two young lovers make they’re escape tonight
Johnny stopped and saw his baby
Saw the fear in Sally’s eyes
He wiped away his baby’s tears
And said Sally realize
I can’t live a day without you
But I never will go back there
Cause you’re the only thing there for me
And its too much for you to bear
So take yourself on back home
Don’t worry I’ll be fine
I know you’ll find your own way
It just might take a little time
Take my ring home with you
You’ll miss me, but just know
You’ll always be my baby
I’ll be right outside your window
Sally said, oh Johnny don’t you talk like that, can’t you see you’re killin me
There’s no way I’m going without you, I don’t care what you’re telling me
I’m scared right now but just give it time, and you will see
There’s no peace or paradise without you and me
They’re two young lovers in the night
Too young lovers have to fight
Too young lovers out to prove that they are right
Two young lovers make they’re escape tonight
Two young lovers head off into the night
Dead End Town
(Daniel Bryant)
Dead End Town
They ask when I’m leavin’,well, what can I say
If I had one wish, I’d be leavin’ today
We all make plans but they all go astray
Thought I found a way out but I lost my
So now I keep livin’ in Dead End Town
All the faces are see are now the victims of age
The stories they tell, well they all end the same
My buddy’s are gone, the got jobs outta here
The girls that are left, well, there ain’t enough beer
To hide all the feelings in Dead End Town
As kids we all dream, we set our goals so high
But day to day life cuts them all down to size
Mary wanted to sing, Robby wanted to fly
Now they’ve got kids and both work 9 to 5
Population keeps growing in Dead End Town
Hey Mister, can you help me read that sign?
Cause I’ve been trying so long, think there’s something wrong with me eyes
It says, “boy, you’ll find your own way in time…
Just keep your eyes on the road and you’ll be just fine”
Alarm starts screamin and I crawl outta bed
Another day of letting it all fuck with my head
Don’t wanna play, but I keep getting caught
These shoulders are broad, c’mon, pile your shit on
It’s always the weak that kick a man while he’s down
Takes so much strength to find higher ground
I’m packed and ready, when my time comes around
I’ll be laughin’ my way out of Dead End Town
Hey Mister, can you help me read that sign?
Cause I’ve been trying so long, think there’s something wrong with me eyes
It says, “boy, you’ll find your own way in time…
Just keep your eyes on the road and you’ll be just fine…
The journey is long, stay strong, you’ll get there in time”
This Thing
(Daniel Bryant)
This Thing
I feel it when we pass
So close we almost touch
How do we bridge this distance between us
I see it in your eyes
A look no one else can see
And in that gaze I recognize what I’ve never seen
I hear it in your voice
At least I hope I do
Cause it seems the path that I’ve chosen has lead me here to you
Is there meaning in these words
As I sit with pen in hand
Finally read to leave this behind
Wanna feel, wanna live, wanna take this ride
And take a chance on this thing
On this thing I’ve been missing
But I didn’t know I’d lost
This thing is all brand new
But I think I can make
As long as I’m here with you
If we can last this storm
If we can keep out of the rain
Somewhere we may find a place where there’s passion in every move
These few simple words
Have brought me to this place
Gave me direction I needed and the courage to say
That for you, I’ll take this chance
But I warn you the journey is long
Together we’ll find the answers
We’ll put brush to canvas and lyric to song
If we take, we take a chance on this thing
On this thing I’ve been missing
But I didn’t know I’d lost
This thing is all brand new
But I think I can make
As long as I’m here with you
My Darling, Connie
(Daniel Bryant)
My Darling, Connie
Sago Mine, West Virginia
January 2, 2006
My darling, Connie
If these words reach you before I do, don’t you worry for me
I didn’t feel anything
Now I just want to sleep and dream of you
It’s so dark in here
And there’s nothing around me but silence
But I’m not scared
There’s nothing they can do
I close my eyes and I see you
Thank you
Don’t know what I did to deserve you
You were too good for me
There aren’t enough words to say how much I love you
God, I hope you know
My darling, Connie
Do you remember when we met
I tried to play it so cool - I was such a young fool
Such a beauty, you made me the envy of every man
I feel so cold
And I hear a voice, it’s calling
Connie darling, is it you
I wanna go home and close my eyes
And be with you
My darling, Connie
One more thing before I go
Promise me you’ll be strong and find a way to carry on
Cause you’ve got your life to lead
Don’t you worry for me
Just know, I love you
You’ll be fine, my love
Good bye.
