Lyrics From My CD, Hours Ago:
Wishing On A Falling Star
I thought about you all day
I still see you walking away
I caused a scene this morning
Coming on like a storm without warning
I picked a useless fight
Just because I had to be right
Refrain: Am I wishing on a falling star
Can I open up my eyes and there you are
Is your heart still open, maybe
Or am I only hoping, Baby
Am I wishing on a falling star
You say you’re weary of the same old thing
I look at you with eyes that blame
Instead of talking it through
Or understanding your point of view
I act it out instead
Leaving so much left unsaid
I don’t have any promises
Or scripted words to say
I only have this open heart
A hoping heart
Don’t walk away
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
Hours Ago
He sits alone in the silence
The world has gone to sleep hours ago
He listens to his heartbeat
And the wind beneath his feet hours ago
He wonders how’d his life take such a turn
And how’d he lose his love hours ago
He hears an ancient song
A marriage hymn once sung hours ago
Refrain: It only seems like hours ago
Where did all the love go
It only seems like hours ago
Where did all the love go
He steals into his child’s room
And watches as she sleeps hours ago
He listens to her breathing
And soon begins to weep hours ago
He wanders through his memories
How time has turned to dust hours ago
Bitter church bells ringing
The chimes have turned to rust hours ago
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
The Sequel
So you’re saying you’re superior
The God anointed special race
But the color of your skin
Is what qualified you for that place
You quote the Bible like the best of them
You’re not someone to be crossed
You’re sayin that you’re found
But it only looks to me like you’re lost
Refrain: We’re just an ongoing sequel
We’re nothing more than equal
So don’t come a-saving me
Don’t tell me what I’m supposed to believe
So war is always justified
Because you’re sure that God is on our side
And will lead us in the fight
Cause it’s always been that might makes right
You say “Deliver us from evil”
But that’s about as far as you get
”And forgive us our trespasses”
Well that’s the part that you haven’t learned yet
So you’re telling me you really think
That Jesus gonna bless what you speak
Cause you’re a Sunday Christian
Then you go about the rest of your week
You take Jesus out of context
As if it’s just for you that He bled
You overlook His love for everyone
And you’d have probably wanted Him dead
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
Little Man
Little Man, you’ve had such a busy day
Taking in all your world has to offer
If you’ll allow, I will rock you to sleep
And we’ll pray the Lord your soul to keep
Little Man, I’ll be there when you awaken
And I will softly dry your tears
And then we’ll sing about all your favorite things
And when you smile, well I’ll feel like a king
Little Man
Refrain: Little Man, close your sleepy eyes
Little Man, bid the day good bye
Dream your dreams, let your imagination fly
Far beyond your sky
Little Man, sleep well tonight
Little Man, I pray the Lord will bless you
And I pray the Lord will always keep you safe
And help you grow to be all you can be
And help you know love given and received
Little Man
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
My Only Girl
I remember when I held her for the very first time
And the feel of her heartbeat so close to mine
And the taste of her sweet love, her sweet love so fine
My only girl
Time flies, flies by so slowly
And I feel sad and lowly
And I cry for my one and only
Only girl
If you see her would you tell her that I miss her
Would you tell me if she tells you she misses me too
Then I would get down on my knees
And I would beg pretty please
If she, if she would just be
My only girl
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
Closing The Book On That Girl
Chorus: I judged a book by its cover
And paid the price for a half hearted lover
I don’t know how I let her be the center of my world
Was it love or was it addiction
Was it truthful or was it fiction
End of story, I’m closing the book
Closing the book on that girl
If there was ever such a thing as rewind
Or if I could leave it all behind, you know I would
And it’s true to say that I never knew her
And I wouldn’t let myself see through her
Clever disguise hiding behind her eyes
Well I never saw how shallow she could be
I only saw what I wanted to see, silly me
There were signs, but I wanted to believe
Maybe I was so afraid she would leave
I lied to myself, I denied myself
Well I only have myself to blame
I’m the one who dealt myself in the game
She played me well
In no time at all I’ll forget her
I’ll forget the day that I ever met her
But man, if I don’t smell flowers in the air
Just like the ones that used to color her hair
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
Song of Love
I awoke the day we met from a dream I’d rather forget
Opened my eyes, saw your face and felt the warmth of your embrace
Chorus: Let love with you create everything anew
The song of love begins and ends with you
On the day our love came to pass my heart found a home at last
The blessing of a life with you is a love that’s ever true
As seasons change, years go by, safe in loving arms we lie
Growing in love’s grace therefore hearts entwined forevermore
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
Ghost In The Attic
Better watch what you’re saying
I think the walls have ears
There’s a ghost in the attic
And he’s been there for years
I felt him tapping my shoulder
He said he wanted to talk
Being the guest of a ghost
Who was I to balk
There’s a ghost in the attic
And he kept me awake half the night
But at least he was friendly and polite
Until his countenance changed
A wiley grin he cast
He said “I know all about you,
I’m the ghost of you past
I’m the critical voice you hear
Whenever you look back”
And he grabbed a handful of memories
And went on the attack
There’s a ghost in the attic
And he kept me awake most the night
He was very familiar with my life
Ghost in the attic
Ghost in the addict
I said, “I don’t want to hear this”
But he just kept saying more
So I stood up to leave
But couldn’t find the door
I turned around to face him
That’s when I started to see
I’ll be damned if that ghost
Didn’t look like me
There’s a ghost in the attic
Living in the storehouse of all my regret
I may learn to forgive but he won’t let me forget
Time lost.....I’m lost....
When morning came I awakened
Relieved that it was a dream
And he was only a figment
Or so it might seem
There’s a ghost in the attic
And he visits me sometimes in the night
I let him have his say then I turn on the light
Ghost in the attic
Ghost in the addict
(Ghostly muttering...)
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
The Light In Your Eyes
Once, once I saw the light
The light in your eyes
I saw the light in your eyes
There was no turning back
The light in your eyes, the light in your eyes
I was lost, adrift at sea until I saw your light
Guiding me home
Once, once I felt the love
The love in your heart
I felt the love in your heart
There was no holding back
The love in your heart, the love in your heart
I was lost in the cold until I felt your warmth
Guiding me home
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
Love Me Overtime
Well c’mon pretty baby, c’mon and love me overtime
I said c’mon pretty baby, c’mon and love me overtime
I can’t pay union wage but I can give you everything that’s fine
Well c’mon pretty baby, love me till the sky turns blue
I said c’mon pretty baby love me till the sky turns blue
I been so damn lonely waitin on the likes of you
Love me overtime, love me overtime right now
Love me overtime, love me overtime right now, right now
C’mon pretty baby, love me like there’s no tomorrow
I said c’mon pretty baby, love me like there’s no tomorrow
Let your love rain down and wash away all my sorrow
Love me overtime, love me overtime right now
Love me overtime, love me overtime right now, right now
C’mon pretty baby, love me through my final hour
I said c’mon pretty baby, love me through my final hour
Turn your love light on and turn it up to high power
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
The Last Time I Sang You The Boxer
The last time I sang you The Boxer
You were lying in your silent sleep
A single tear running down your cheek
The last time
The last time I sang you The Boxer
I’d forgotten about the years gone by
In that moment there was just you and I
The last time
The last time I sang you The Boxer
I could swear I thought I saw you smile
The last time I told you I loved you
I was crying, sitting by your side
My hand upon your chest could feel your heart reply
The last time
The last time I sang you The Boxer
Was the sweetest give you’ve ever given me
The sweetest gift you’ve ever given me
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
Sophie Lou
I got a dog named Sophie Lou
Sweetest dog I ever knew
Picked her up at the local pound
They said, “Look here boy we got this hound
She’s not too bright but she’s really smart
Give her a chance she’ll win your heart
She’s good for a surprise or two
You won’t believe what the dog can do”
Chorus: Sophie Lou, Sophie Lou
What can you do
Once I came home late at night
And I saw the strangest sight
She had her friends over for a game
Texas Hold ‘Em was the name
She’s sitting there with a pile of chips
And a crappy old grin across her lips
She took them dogs for all they’re worth
She’s the best card playing dog on earth
I took her on a trip somewhere
Cuz she was banned from doggy day care
I got really tired, sleepy eyed
She said, “Move on over, let me drive”
She’s weaving in and out of cars
I didn’t think we’d get too far
When the cop caught a whiff of that smelly grin
He let her off with just a warning
If you need a dog my friend
I got one that I can lend
She’s not too bright but she’s really smart
Give her a chance, she’ll win your heart
She’ll do your laundry, wax your car
Put new strings on your guitar
You’ll never have to work that hard
She’ll mow your grass and then clean your yard
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
When God Is Mother
God is mother, mother is God
Her love is her commitment
Her commitment is her fraud
A young man awakens
Lays his dream in her hands
She leads him to the Father
Who’s been planning his advance
The conversation lingers
”Why” he continues to prod
Caressing his hair with his fingers
When God is mother and mother is God
Clothing tattered by the empty sky
He’s yearning to leave now
No idea why
Too meager is this vessel
On the vast ocean blue
In need of navigation
All the stars have fallen through
The hour is approaching
But the ceremony’s flawed
Leaving him late for the altar
When God is mother and mother is God
Awaken at dawn from a restless night
Facing the darkness
Another mourning’s light
Somewhere in the distance
A lone church bell chimes
Calling for Her wayward children
While She bandages Her crimes
All alone now he stumbles
Neath the weight of the facade
Turning away he lets it crumble
When God is mother and mother is God
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy
Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you
And always may the wind be at your back
May the sun shine warm upon you
Rain softly on your fields
Until we meet again
May God hold you
May God hold you
May God hold you in the palm of His hand
Copyright 2020 Patrick C. Milloy