Story Behind the Song
All songs fully produced, and performed by tAWMy unless otherwise noted.
mashUga - 'Something For Everyone'
The 2002 Charity Compilation Re-release ...
1.) Seen The Light ©1982/2002 tAWMy
(full version 2B released on 'Alien Fusion')
2.) Gotcha ! ©2001 tAWMy
( potentially a fuller version on 'Alien Fusion' )
3.) To Be Free ©1998 tAWMy
Lyrics: tAWMy
Arrangement: tAWMy & David Simpson
Drums: Linsey Umrysh
Bass & 1st rhythm guitar: B.B. Prince
grunge guitar 2nd rhythm guitar & vocals: tAWMy
4.) Shine ©1999 tAWMy & Kelly ( lyrics to be rewritten & vocals rerecorded )
lead vocal: Kelly Teepell/Schaaf
backup vocals: Carrie Sutter
5.) To Get Her Love ©1993/1996 tAWMy
6.) Tears ©1998 tAWMy & Rita Miller
lead vocals: tAWMy
backup vocals: Rita Miller & B.B. Prince
7.) In My Heart © 1998 tAWMy & Rita Miller
lead vocals: Rita Miller
backup vocals: Tash Sear
8.) Love Spun ©1997 tAWMy Rita Miller & Dave Simpson
lead & backup vocals: tAWMy
drums: Linsey Umrysh
bass & 1st rhythm guitar: B.B. Prince
lead fills also by B.B.
9.) Living In A Dream ©1998 tAWMy
lead vocals: tAWMy
backing vocals: Carrie Sutter & Michelle Joly
10.) Reach The Sky ©1989 tAWMy
lead vocals: tAWMy
refrain vocals: Bethany Celeste (@ 6 yrs. young)
11.) Somewhere ( boom mix ) ©1991tAWMy & Rita Miller
lead vocals: tAWMy
backing vocals: Rita Miller
lead guitar: Kevin Alstad
12.) Earth Sway ©1996 tAWMy
lead vox: tAWMy
backing vox: Carrie Sutter
drums: Linsey Umrysh
13.) Over & Over ©1991 tAWMy & Rita Miller
lead & backing vox: tAWMy
lead solo @ end of song: Tony Reggenwetter
14.) One Reason To Be ©1997 tAWMy & Rita Miller
lead vox: tAWMy
backing vox: Carrie Sutter
15.) the Promised Land ©1992 tAWMy
( reworked and remixed 1999 )
16.) Beautiful Day ©1991 tAWMy
17.) It's Christmas ! ©1989 tAWMy & Rita Miller
lead & backing vox: Katherine Sear
backing vox: Melina Sear
18.) Shadows Disappear ©1996 tAWMy
19.) Want To Win ©1999 Darrell Padlesky
lead vox & guitar: Darrell Padlesky
accordian & piano : tAWMy
20.) Somewhere (lean mix) ©1991 tAWMy & Rita Miller
The forthcoming cd releases :
mashUga - 'P. O. P.' ( Principle of Peace )
(songlist subject to potential change)
1. the Rock ©1997 tAWMy & Rita Miller
2. Glory and Virtue ©1996 tAWMy & Rita Miller
3. Walk With The Angels ©1996 tAWMy
4. mashUga ©1999 tAWMy
5. Will I Ever Learn ? ©1998 tAWMy
6. He Rose Heroes !!! ©1990 tAWMy
7. I'll Always be There ©1988 tAWMy
8. I'm Not The One ©1994 tAWMy
9. Keep me Alive ©1997 tAWMy
10. One Sun, One Moon (For Everyone)
©1994 tAWMy
11. Reflection ©1994 tAWMy
12. We Can Make A Difference
©1990 tAWMy & Rita Miller
mashUga - ' Alien Fusion '
( songlist subject to change )
1. TWY ( Talk with yoU ) ©1986 tAWMy
2. Seen The LIGHT ©1982/2002 tAWMy
3. Gotta Get It Going ©1994 tAWMy
(soon to be up streaming on mp3.com/retroboy)
4. You Made Me © 1986 Faith Munro & tAWMy
5. Mother © 2000 tAWMy
6. Spirits (Dancing In The Sky) ©1995tAWMy
7. Does It Matter ?
8. Flowers Need Rain ( I Need You )
©1989 tAWMy
9. I'm Talkin' I'm Walkin'
©1989 tAWMy & Rita Miller
10. What You Give ©1994 tAWMy
11. Wut Ya Gunna Du ? ©1985 tAWMy
12. TRIplet ©1999 tAWMy
tAWMy - retroSPECT
original demos 2b released via WWW ...
... near future ...
1. Let the Children ©1984 tAWMy
2. Life Is ©1990 tAWMy
3. Life Without Love ©1986 tAWMy
4. Lonely Street ©1987 tAWMy
5. Nothin' Left To Lose ©1981 tAWMy
6. W.A.M.
7. Not Serious ©1994 tAWMy
8. Nowhere to Run ©1991 tAWMy
9. Of Unknown Origin ©1983 tAWMy
Lyrics
Living In A Dream
C1998 tAWMy
I was hanging from the words of a strangers mouth
Lost all control, … turned north and south
Couldn’t find my way, … in the light of day
It came back to me
Living in a dream, … coloured shades of blue
Feeling kinda’ lonely, … feeling kinda’ used
I was lost in a craze, … I was found and amazed by the beauty of you
You were holding me … so close to you
You were loving me … a love so true
We were living in a dream 2x
I was searchin’ for the reason, … looking for the rhyme
Finding little clues in my space and time
They were here and there … they were everywhere
Now I could see
I was lyin’ on my back lookin’ up at the stars
Maybe it was Venus … maybe it was Mars
They were showin’ me … they were tellin’ me
Things would be alright
You’re holding me … so close to you
You’re loving me … a love so true
We ‘re living in a dream 2x
Somewhere
C 1990 tAWMy
I’m tellin’ you … what you already know
Somewhere deep in your heart
There’s nothing new to the things that we do
We’re just drifting apart
We’ve got to change … change is what we need
Time to try something new
Open your eyes … and what do you see
It’s all up to you
How long ? … how long can things remain this way ?
C’mon … be strong
You know there’ll come a day !
So little time … so much to be done
We’ve got to make a new start
It’s up to you … it’s up to me
You know life is an art
Some walk the lines that others have drawn
A few sing their own song
If you should care to dance with me
Then I will take you along
I know there’s something …Somewhere deep in your heart
You know there’s something … Somewhere deep in your heart
We know there’s something …Somewhere deep in your heart
I know there’s something …
Reach The Sky C1987 tAWMy
Reach the sky … only know when you try (4x)
I could drown … in a sea of tears
If I sat down … and entertained my fears
I believe and I pray … that maybe someday
I’ll make them all disappear
I’ve been burned … by my selfish pride
When the table’s turned … my wound’s open wide
I believe and I pray … give thanks everyday
I believe and I pray … give thanks everyday
I believe and I pray … that maybe someday
I’ll have nothing to hide
Reach the sky … I get my strength from loving you (2x)
Reach the sky … only know when you try
Open up your wings and fly
Reach the sky … only know when you try
I’ve found the road … to the highest ground
Above the clouds … where the sun don’t go down
I believe and I pray … give thanks everyday
I believe and I pray … give thanks everyday
I believe and I pray … that maybe someday
I just won’t come down
One Reason To Be
C1997 Thomas Schaaf ( tAWMy)
In the deep and darkest night … there’s a light that shines on you … and all
Love , love , love it all … Love it and give it away
Love , love , love it all … Love it and give it away
I’ll give , give, give you one … give you one reason to live
I’ll give , give, give you one … give you one reason to dream
The answer lies, in star drenched skies, there’s no end
You give, give, give me one … give me one reason to be
You give , give, give me one … give me one reason, … that’s love
I live my life … just to be … with you
I live my life … for you to see … what’s in you
What’s in me … is there … for you … to hold … forever
What’s in you … is there … for me … to live … forever
Beyond your eyes … the answer lies … in a dream
Through the door … forever more … I will be
With you … as ONE … we shall be the light
That shines … yes shines … in each and all that’s living
And each and all is given … yeah … each and all is given … the choice to shine
Love , love , love it all … Love it and give it away
Love , love , love it all … Love it and give it away
You give, give, give me one … give me one reason to breathe
You give , give, give me one … give me one reason, … that’s love
I live my life … just to be … with you
I live my life … for you to see … what’s in you
And what’s in me …
SHINE
C2000 Thomas Schaaf & Kelly Teepell
Before I met you there was something
That was missing in my soul
The day I met you there was something
‘bout the stories that you told to me
I could see
There was something that was stirring
And I could feel you reaching out to me
And then you held me oh so closely
And I could feel your joy & energy
Through me
Shine your light shine your light
Shine your light shine your light
Shine you light shine your light on me
Shine your light on me
Now that I’ve found you I have someone
To share my life in peace and harmony
And so I promise to always love you
You are the one to finally set me free
Set me free I can see
Chorus
Bridge
There was something that was stirring
And I could feel you reaching out to me
And then you held me oh so closely
And I could feel your joy & energy
Through me
Chorus 2x
Bridge
To Be Free C 1997 tAWMy
I’ve been greedy … I’ve been selfish
Tried to stand on my own
But my heart has just turned to stone
Been a liar … been a cheater
Been a lover of sin
Only GOD and me … know where I’ve been
Down a road … no cryin’ on the shoulder
Little change as I get older
Felt the pain takin’ over
I may feel sorry … but I gotta shake the worry
To be free
I’ve been cryin’ … I’ve been prayin’
Tryin’ to figure things out
I’ve felt so hopeless … until right now
There’s a reason … for my livin’
Yeah , that’s what I’ve found
Just gotta remember … when I get down
Face the light … to find direction
Gotta try … and feel connection
My old ways … need revision
I may feel sorry … but I gotta shake the worry
To be free
Yeah , so free … don’t build no walls around me
Gotta be free, free, free … yeah, so free
I may feel sorry, but I gotta shake the worry
To be free
© 2002 tAWMy
U N I R 1
I AM an island ... in your seas
YoUr soothing waters ... surrounding me
I Am a seed ... in captured storm
Opened wings ... for me to form
U N I R 1
... we always were ... we'll always be ...
You've calmed my soul ... helped me rise
Given trUth ... to all the lies
Defined the odds ... where LOVE resides
Cradled in knowledge ... beyond the wise
U N I R 1
... we always were ... we'll always be ...
Our LOVE took flight ... and travelled far
the stream of essence ... through doors ajar
Above the heavens ... below the seas
We hold the power ... while on our knees
Nothing more ... can set assunder
the grace of LOVE ... our hearts live under
U N I R 1
... we always were ... we'll always be ...
4 U N I R 1
... YES ...
4 U N I R 1
Over and Over C 1991 tAWMy & Rita Miller
I’ve been out walkin’ … long after midnight
I’ve been out walkin’ … getting further from home
People been talkin’ … it just don’t feel right
They say that trouble is knockin’ at our door
Well I’m here to tell you … that I don’t believe it
They try to sell it … but I’d rather leave it
If there’s a way ... then we can achieve it
Well it’s always the same … over and over
Over and over again
You know there’s a reason … that love makes you feel good
It’s there for all seasons … leading you home
You know there’s purpose … when we work together
It’s hard to make ends meet … when we work alone
Well I’m here to tell you … I think we can make it
If there is a goal … we can’t forsake it
There is a road … I think we should take it
Well it’s never the same … over and over
Over and over again
I’ve been out walkin’ … long after midnight
There is a reason … we’re not alone !!!
'Time To Change'
©1999 T. Schaaf / R. Miller
Verse 1
There was a time ... I was lost in the shadows
and the light ... was so far away
I was afraid ... of all my tomorrows
couldn't let go ... of my yesterdays
Verse 2
All of my life ... I've been searchin' for the answers
when all along ... they were there inside of me
I once had regrets ... for all my missed chances
but now I see ... it was all meant to be
chorus:
TIME TO CHANGE ... TIME TO REARRANGE
ALL OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER TO ME
SO TAKE THIS HEART ... OR ANY PART
JUST TAKE OUT THE BEST THAT'S IN ME
bridge :
there's no sorrow ... in my tomorrow
there's no dark clouds in my skies
leave the sadness ... and all the madness
I'll find the answers as the years go by
Verse 3 & finale :
Take my hand ... and we can walk together
and the road will not seem so alone
side by side ... we'll face the stormy weather
and our path will surely lead us home
Time to change
time to set ourselves free
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