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Time Machine
04:10
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I wish I had a time machine! I wish I had a time machine!
Verse 1
"Four score and twenty'" a great man said, telling how it used to be.
Over the field of the injured and dead, lives were lost for men to be free.
He talked about the future. He talked about the past.
And what it means for you and for me.
"Was it good or bad?" I'm kinda glad you asked.
I think I know a way I can see. I wish I had a time machine!
Chorus
With a Time Machine can we stop the fight?
Can we travel back just to make it right?
Will we then turn the dark to light?
I wish I had a time machine! I wish I had a time machine!
Verse 2
Words can be sharper than a two-edged knife.
A shadow where my friend once stood.
They cut my ties. They numbed my life.
I just want to get back to the good.
My partner is offended. My guilty feelings real.
Is this connection gone for good?
My friend would be defended. My stupid words repealed
Going back I know that I would. I wish I had a time machine!!
Chorus > Bridge
I don't practice vengeance. I believe in lessons learned.
His cross and His forgiveness - rebuild my bridges burned.
Solo Chorus > End SALVATION IS A TIME MACHINE!
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2. |
Blind Sided
04:24
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V1
Living - like I'm gonna be king. But in this court I can win or lose.
Every prince has to pay his dues.
Feeling - like this is the thing! But since every king will have his time.
Moving up is so sublime. - I still have to choose!
Pre-Chorus
Crashing - Smashing - Bashing
Chorus
Lightning bolts and I'm Blind-sided
I can't see to get my way through
Thunder booms and I'm Blind-sided
I can't believe it. Can this be true? - What do I do?!
V2
Giving - every chance to the deal. I've been waiting for so long.
I know that this one can't be wrong.
Reeling - knowing it's gonna seal. With this win I'll be set for good.
Keep your promise like you should. - I'm singing a song!
Pre-Chorus
Lying - Spying - Prying
Chorus
Bridge
I never saw this coming around. I find no help as I stare at the ground
If I look up will I find the way? I know I can. It's time to pray!
Chorus > Outro Tsunamis arise - Twisters blow - Icebergs appear
Volcanoes erupt - Landslides fall - The Earth quakes
Oh No! What do I do?!
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3. |
Take Flight
05:49
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V1
What do you think is beautiful? What do you think is good?
What do you think can beat you, or reach you?
Tell me now if you could
Explain to me what matters Explain to me what's first
Explain to me what brings a smile that stays a while
Explain to me what hurts
Pre-Chorus
Where do we find light in darkness? Where do we find peace in war?
For answers to the questions we dare ask - WHERE?
Chorus
If I show the way, if I say the words, if I tell the truth will you now hear?
Will you turn your face, or take flight as birds?
Will you believe His Word and now draw near?
V2
What do you think of purity? What do you think is right?
What do you think brings joy to you, that's deep and true?
The difference is day and night.
Explain to me what matters Explain to me what's truth
Explain to me what makes it real that you can feel
Show me now what's your proof
Pre-Chorus Chorus Solo Bridge
We all dream and hope for life. We all like to sing a song.
Heaven help us sing it right. Heaven help us sing along.
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4. |
Give A Shout!
03:53
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(Chorus)
If you like what we're singing give a shout! YEAH!
If you like what you're hearing give a shout! YEAH!
If what we are saying is what you're believing
If you like what we're doing give a shout! YEAH!
V1
We were sent to play a song
We don't want to play it wrong
We make it real and true. We brought it just for you
If you feel like we do, SHOUT STRONG!
(Chorus)
V2
You've been through so much we can tell
You need to get up if you fell
You know what's real and true. You know just what to do.
It's time to give ol' sluefoot some hell!
(Bridge)
There's a fire inside, You should never hide
You should never tame, We can feed the flame!
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5. |
Crows and the Hawk
06:14
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V1 - The golden hawk, majestically, soars high above the trees.
He looks across the open land - strong, proud and free.
He cries out to his brothers, all those who would hear.
He finds there are no others, his heart starts to fear
And the crows gather their forces...
Chorus
The Crows chase the Hawk. The Hawk has to flee
We harden our hearts. Why can't we see?
The crows chase the hawk and the hawk has to flee
This is how we walk. This is you and me!
V2 - The dark-skinned man works frantically, repairing his car.
Surroundings say ‘by nightfall, you should be very far’
He calls out to his brother. ‘Man, pick up the phone!’
Then he thinks he sees another, he must face alone.
And the crows gather their forces...
Chorus
V3 - The pale-skinned man bikes hurriedly – courier en route.
‘Your kind don’t belong here. Soon you'd best be out!’
He radios another, ‘Messenger, come in!’
He hears there is no other. Terror grows within.
Bridge
And the crows gather their forces. And they light upon his head.
The hawk flies with all his might. His spirit fills with dread.
Chorus > Outro
He made us to embrace. He made us to enjoy. Each other! Each other!
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6. |
Messenger At Arms
04:29
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V1
High atop the mountain he stands
His armor on, his shining weapons in his hands
He sees the fight and steps into the fray
A soldier's part, this war he fights today.
Pre-Chorus
Joy in his heart and Purpose in his mind
Chorus
Stepping in - to the battle, Standing up - to the foe
Taking on – every challenge, As a messenger we go
In to win!
V2
Darkness raids as the messenger defends.
And then a different pain - a dagger from his friends.
Man is not our enemy today.
Exhausted, broken, bleeding heart. He has nothing to say.
Pre-Chorus
Peace in his heart and Resolve in his mind
Chorus
Bridge
Bread of life - heal me Light of the world - show me
Water of life - revive me Wind of the Spirit - take me!
Solo Bridge Chorus Reprise
High atop the mountain he returns
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7. |
satan's Nightmare
05:09
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V1
He's dealing death and pillaging. He's forcing fear and hate
We think that there's no way we're going to win.
We think that it's our fate.
I get on my knees. I feel the power!
V2
Stalking after midnight, will the devil get to me?
He always has me in his sights. What will he see?
I'm on my knees. I feel the power!
Chorus
He wants to kill. He wants to steal.
We want to fight. Victory to seal.
I wanna be satan's Nightmare!
I wanna be satan's Nightmare!
Interlude
V3
I'm humbled now before the Lord. To only Him I yield.
I grip the mighty, holy sword. scratch can't crack my shield.
I've been on my knees. I feel the power!
Chorus
V4 Battle
he's breathing threats | and tries to scare | tries to make a deal.
I resist his lies | and show him where | one day he too will kneel
he'll be on his knees, OVER-POWERED!
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8. |
When I Go
04:24
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V1- You're living life, open every door
And then all that life has in store - can be erased away
Where do you turn when you're hope is gone?
What do you do when there is no dawn - arising today?
You always know every task. You always know just what to ask.
... a father's love shows the way
Now you say 'It's the end'. Your last token now to spend,
Dad - why can't you stay?
Chorus
Remember how, remember what I say to you every day
Remember us, remember me when I go away, ... to life
V2 - I walk with you, hand in hand.
You see my footsteps in the sand. You're never alone.
I give you ears when you cannot hear
I give you eyes so that you can peer into the unknown
You are my father, mother too. You are my sister, brother. You
... are the Truth, Life, the Way.
You offered up the wine, the bread. I know you're not among the dead
You do just what You say!
Chorus
Bridge - Life is for living, Life is for choosing
Life is for winning, Even when we're losing
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V1
You always promise a better life
You always promise a better day
You say that this is the time. There is a better way
Ask for my vote, and say there will be change
Ask for my vote, and say I will be freed
Tell me the truth - if you can, is this a word or deed?
Tell me the truth - if you can, is it the change I need?
Chorus
You might be lying
To somebody but it's not to me!
I think you lie
To yourself now but you just don't see - yourself!
V2
Always a promise and you shake my hand
Always a promise that you can't keep
Ask me to trust you then demand that I be one of your sheep
With busy lips you stand up and speak
With busy lips kiss a baby's cheek
Repeating words from your mouth like a parrot’s beak
Repeating words that seem to change from week to week
Chorus x 2 >Bridge
You act like a savior l You can't save my soul
Your bad behavior l Digs you a deeper hole
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10. |
Anchor
03:55
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V1
A morning sunlight rises glowing through the trees
The brilliant autumn colors shining from the changing leaves
I say that there is no god. It's what the human sees
And I'm TELLING you that only a fool believes
Seeing is believing
Chorus
Time immemorial the battle for the mind
Try to explain the beginning of mankind
What we believe to the end and from the start
What we believe is the anchor of our heart
V2
A baby looks upon his loving mother's face
To calm the hurting pang, to show his life some grace.
I met The Maker and He heard me just the same.
He changed me inside out and He took away the blame.
Believing is seeing
Chorus Solo
Bridge
We can't deny - Breath and strife
We can't deny - Death and life
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11. |
Trial and Triumph
05:08
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Instrumental
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12. |
Last Supper
04:53
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V1"Go into the city to such a man, tell him my time is at hand
I’ll keep the Passover in your room." Is the night, a night of gloom?
Peter, James, John & Andrew, Judas Iscariot,
Simon and Jude
– all the twelve did go
He gave them the word but they did not hear.
He even told them that His death was near
– but they did not know
CHORUS
He was in their midst, for a short time, and He shined so bright
The Last Supper with His friends, He poured His life out on that night
V2 He broke the bread and He gave the wine, His last drink of the fruit of the vine
He dipped the sop and revealed the one, who would betray Him; perdition’s son
"What you do, do quickly now."
He slipped into the shadows with thoughts of how
– they would capture Him
"You will be offended in me this night.
They’ll smite the Shepherd and you’ll run with fright
– you’ll deny you know me"
CHORUS Bridge
What would the prince of darkness do, if with his evil plot he knew
That killing off the Pascal Lamb would help fulfill the Father's plan
V3 The garden of Gethsemane, He asked the Father, "Could this pass from me?"
Sweating blood and in agony, he there decided, "… not I, but thee."
"Could you not stay awake one hour?"
They came to take Him and He spoke with power
– He said, "I am He."
Judas kissed the Master and betrayed Him.
Thirty silver pieces for His light to dim
– and they took Him away
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13. |
Fear No Evil
03:37
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V1 Walking in the city streets at night, it’s enough to give me a streak of fright
To think somebody might come at me with a gun or a knife spill my blood and flee
Pre-Chorus
Why should I fear? The Lord is near. I have His might. And I stand for the right.
Chorus
I will fear no evil for the Lord is with me. In His hands I will always be
It is by faith I can truly see I will fear no evil, for the Lord is with me
V2 When I think that I’ve made an enemy and he wants to make life hard for me
Or a demon spirit comes around casting doubts and fears without a sound
Pre-Chorus
Why should I fear? The Lord is near. I have His might. And I stand for the right.
Chorus > Bridge
Though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
Though my enemies compass me about
I’ll have no fear for the Lord gives me rest
And in His closeness I’ll have no doubt!
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Messenger Washington D.C., D.C.
Messenger is an original Hard Rock/Heavy Metal Band with a strong message. Frank Clifton Herring on vocals & bass, Vlad Gurin on guitars and Chris "The Attack" Attinella on drums form this power metal trio.
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