"Levi's and Diamonds"(Version 2)

“Levi’s and Diamonds” (Version 2)

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

With her keys she hit the Highway,

At first it was a thrill;

Leaving Texas nights behind her,

And some mem'ries she killed –

Everyone she ever wanted,

Faded like morning frost;

So she took her jeans and diamonds,

Left behind what she lost…

CHORUS 1

With her Levi’s and some diamonds,

Both cut so beautifully;

More than a toy in a Cracker Jack box,

There was so much more to see –

With her Levi’s and her Diamonds…

She moved on - quietly.

[Vs2]

She drove deeper into midnight,

Drove hard and she drove fast;

All those moonlit love deceivers,

We're scratches in her past –

Still remembering the sorrow,

The glare from fallen dreams;

She convinced herself her heartaches,

Weren't all that love could mean…

CHORUS 1

With her Levi’s and some diamonds,

Both cut so beautifully;

More than a toy in a Cracker Jack box,

There was so much more to see –

With her Levi’s and her Diamonds…

She moved on - quietly.

[BRIDGE]

No more stranger’s hearts disguising,

One-night tricks that seem so real;

She’d find love with deeper meaning,

Than a shadow's missing feel…

CHORUS 2

With her Levi’s and some diamonds,

Both cut so beautifully;

More than a toy in a Cracker Jack box,

There was so much more to see –

With her Levi’s and her Diamonds…

She’d start over quietly.

"I'll Catch Every Tear"

“I’ll Catch Every Tear”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

You can hide,

Underneath your smile for a little while

In times like these;

You have tried,

To maintain your style throughout every mile

Traveled by love thieves…

CHORUS

If you want someone to cry on –

Let me say this real clear…

I’m here,

And I’ll catch every tear.

[Vs2]

You can lie,

About all the love you have pieces of

In your memories;

You can try,

Breaking all the rules that have broken fools

With their expertise…

CHORUS

If you want someone to cry on –

Let me say this real clear…

I’m here,

And I’ll catch every tear.

[BRIDGE]

You should know I’ll never go…

You should know I’ll never leave…

You should know I won’t say no…

I am near – just look for me…

[Vs3]

Are you sure,

That your pain is gone and it won’t hang on

To false guarantees;

There’s a cure,

Let me be the man who will hold your hand -

Set your heart at ease…

CHORUS

If you want someone to cry on –

Let me say this real clear…

I’m here,

And I’ll catch every tear.

“Shredded”

“Shredded”

©️ by Frank A DeCenso, Jr.

<All Rights Reserved>

[Vs1]

We're in a see-saw serenade,

Words aren't getting through;

A communication breakdown –

Between me and you…

We ain’t got time to fight it,

I’m stuck here still deciding –

If all this mess that’s now going down,

Are two broken hearts colliding…

CHORUS

There’s no sentimental journey,

For us here to explore;

Our maps have all been shredded,

We're wonderin’ what we’re for…

No phony one night compromise,

Can make us feel again;

And shredded destinations,

Can't take us where we’ve been.

[Vs2]

We’re in a messed up masquerade,

With no one calling foul;

A prize fight pendulum swinging –

I’m throwing in the towel…

All our silent conversations,

That were lost in cruel translations –

Just like a word without any vowels,

Leave us speechless hesitations…

CHORUS

There’s no sentimental journey,

For us here to explore;

Our maps have all been shredded,

We're wonderin’ what we’re for…

No phony one night compromise,

Can make us feel again;

And shredded destinations,

Can't take us where we’ve been.

[BRIDGE]

I’ve thrown all my excuses,

To those voices in the wind…

They scream that our love loses,

When it's left no chance to win…

CHORUS

There’s no sentimental journey,

For us here to explore;

Our maps have all been shredded,

We're wonderin’ what we’re for…

No phony one night compromise,

Can make us feel again;

And shredded destinations,

Can't take us where we’ve been.

"Forgotten"

"Forgotten"

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

He saw her from a distance,

Her smile lit the air;

The midway lights gave a glow,

That landed on her there...

She looked like he remembered,

From years that time forgot;

He walked up and he hoped she knew,

Just what this chance had brought.

CHORUS

Don’t quit until you find it –

That chance to begin new;

It’s been there for the taking…

Deep down you always knew;

These chances don’t come easy…

But all you need to do –

Remember love forgotten,

May one day come for you.

[Vs2]

They hugged each in a silence,

There were no words to say;

And they stared into each other,

While midnight slipped away...

The fairground rides were closing,

And the hanging lights grew dim;

He knew that he still loved her,

And her eyes said she loved him.

CHORUS

Don’t quit until you find it –

That chance to begin new;

It’s been there for the taking…

Deep down you always knew;

These chances don’t come easy…

But all you need to do –

Remember love forgotten,

May one day come for you.

[BRIDGE]

Right there beneath darkened lights

They promised each other this moonlit night

CHORUS

Don’t quit until you find it –

That chance to begin new;

It’s been there for the taking…

Deep down you always knew;

These chances don’t come easy…

But all you need to do –

Remember love forgotten,

May one day come for you.

"On Some Page"

“On Some Page”

Copyright by Frank DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

Do you ever feel, you’ll never kneel,

In love’s sacred light?

There is no one, to whom you’d run,

Or for whom you’d fight?

Just give it time, for love’s like wine,

It get’s better with age.

Your life’s a book, just take a look, and,

You’ll find love on some page…

[Vs2]

Your book is torn; your cover’s worn,

But the story’s not done.

You’ve yet to pen, your story’s end,

And there may not be one.

Cause once you find, a love that’s signed,

From a heart you’ve engaged;

Your life will write, each day and night,

About love on some page…

[Vs3]

Will you please sign, this book of mine,

And walk me to the end?

Your name is there, you’ll see it where,

The page top has a bend.

Maybe we’ll write, in candlelight,

And erase others made;

It should just say, you'll always stay,

And color my life's page.

OUTRO

Take a look, in my book

And slowly turn each page;

There’s no doubt, you’ll find out

Our names are on some page.

"Fresh Coffee"

"Fresh Coffee"

Copyright by Frank A DeCenso

In the morning fresh coffee is floating in the air,

Hazelnut is my favorite kind;

You stayed all night but I didn't expect you'd still be there,

In the kitchen with what I like on my mind...

CHORUS

Its that fresh coffee that's so simple

A tiny little piece of love that starts like one ripple

If we want we'll live it all again

Waking with fresh coffee from my lover and best friend 

Tonight will be no different as we lay on that soft bed,

But we still have some things to do;

What we've got are endless nights that we'll never let end,

Every day I'll get up with fresh coffee from you

CHORUS

Its that fresh coffee that's so simple

A tiny little piece of love that starts like one ripple

If we want we'll live it all again

Waking with fresh coffee from my lover and best friend

"Throwing Love Around"

“Throwing Love Around”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

Cold kisses on a red hot night;

Love misses when it’s just not right –

Some feelings always miss their mark;

Night’s stealing everything you are –

You’re thrown all around,

You’re thrown all around this town…

PRE-CHORUS

Streets have midnight chancers,

Dancing to no sound;

They’re giving the wrong answers,

Bringing new hearts down…

CHORUS

They’re throwing love around,

Throwing love around –

Run away – don’t get in their way

While they’re throwing love around…

[Vs2]

Hands holding but they’re far apart;

Cards folding for a better start –

Thin smiles stretching end to end;

Been miles just to go again –

They’ve gone all around,

They’ve gone all around this town…

PRE-CHORUS

Streets have midnight chancers,

Dancing to no sound;

They’re giving the wrong answers,

Bringing new hearts down…

CHORUS

They’re throwing love around,

Throwing love around –

Run away – don’t get in their way

While they’re throwing love around…

[BRIDGE]

It’s a midnight journey,

To love’s lost and found;

No reason to hurry,

Nothing’s ever found –

CHORUS

They’re throwing love around,

Throwing love around –

Run away – don’t get in their way

While they’re throwing love around…

Throwing love around

They’re throwing love around –

Run away – don’t get in their way

While they’re throwing love around…

"Beneath Words"

“Beneath Words”

©️ by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

<All Rights Reserved>

[Vs1]

You drove for two long hours, heard Cash and Patsy Cline;

They told you that I loved you, as you listened to each line –

You tried hard to forget me, but mem'ries never fail;

That ring on your finger, stuck on like it would prevail…

[Vs2]

You stopped at a freeway sign, destinations all around;

The engine roared confusion, and your heart echoed that sound -

You turned and raced through neighborhoods, then fin'ly reached our home;

That moment came forever, and it wouldn't leave alone.

CHORUS

Forever’s always there,

But may hide beneath words –

Words like, “it’s over”,

Or love lines never heard.

[Vs3]

You stepped into our hallway, your hair still dripping wet;

The clouds had cried for hours, and they weren’t finished yet –

I watched as your leather coat, slipped off your slender frame;

When it touched our wooden floor, you whispered my first name.

CHORUS

Forever’s always there,

But may hide beneath words –

Words like, “it’s over”,

Or love lines never heard.

[Vs4]

I pulled you close and you held tight, the air bred mysteries;

We both were now explorers with, our map you holding me –

As eyes met in a foggy stare, old promises crawled home;

Reminding us forever’s strong and will not live alone.

CHORUS

Forever’s always there,

But may hide beneath words –

Words like, “it’s over”,

Or love lines never heard

Forever’s never wrong,

‘Cause it lives beneath words…

Holding to tomorrow,

Where those lines wait wait their turn.

"The Heart of Midnight" (Long Version)

“The Heart of Midnight” (Long Version)

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

They were too young to be there,

Too far from hopes or dreams;

On streets with broken shadows,

Nothing’s ever what it seems –

They still searched for some answers,

Then met 'neath neon’s flame;

Shared old forgotten love songs,

And each one was the same...

CHORUS 

In the heart of midnight,

Where two wrongs make one right –

Two loners met each other,

Now they’re on this road together –

In the heart of midnight…

[Vs2]

They spent each night together,

Holding under mission signs;

They each had different mem'ries,

That darkness gladly hides –

Their feelings said they’d make it,

Two survivors from lost ships;

When old lies tried to drown them,

Breath came through their warm lips.

CHORUS

In the heart of midnight,

Where two wrongs make one right –

Two loners became lovers,

Now they’re on this road together –

In the heart of midnight…

[BRIDGE]

On a road somewhere tonight,

There are two torn silhouettes –

They're finding something right,

And they haven’t finished yet…

[Vs3]

Still traveling these wastelands,

All alone but love is strong;

Yesterdays brought them together,

And together’s never wrong –

They’ve sworn all to each other,

Whatever morning brings;

There's too much in their future,

To give up anything.

CHORUS

In the heart of midnight –

Where two wrongs make one right;

Two loners became lovers,

Now they’re on this road together,

In the heart of midnight...

"Burn This City Down"

“Burn This City Down”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

There’s a fire in the Heartland,

You’re part of it’s blue flame;

Lost passions burn beneath you,

Scorching through each lover’s game…

In the winds of quick deceivers,

You’re the heat that brings a chill;

They have fooled you once or twice –

But your heart is burning still.

CHORUS

Your heart’s like an inferno,

Blazing passions burn around –

You’re just waiting for ignition,

To burn this city down.

You’re just waiting for ignition,

To burn this city down.

[Vs2]

When your dreams were left in ashes,

They vanished with the wind;

You just saw that tragic end,

As a new way to begin…

So your furnace of desire,

Started with a mighty roar;

The brimstone of your heartaches,

Wants to settle those old scores.

CHORUS

Your heart’s like an inferno,

Blazing passions burn around –

You’re just waiting for ignition,

To burn this city down.

You’re just waiting for ignition,

To burn this city down.

[BRIDGE]

You’re a twister throwing fire,

Burning clouds filled with desire,

All you’re flames are growing higher,

There’s no ceasefire…

CHORUS

Your heart’s like an inferno,

Blazing passions burn around –

You’re just waiting for ignition,

To burn this city down.

You’re just waiting for ignition,

To burn this city down.

"Until It Bleeds"

“Until It Bleeds”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

<All Rights Reserved>

[VS1]

This night’s a clear reflection,

Of broken lover's dreams;

You held midnight's deception –

‘Cause it ain't what it seems…

Lost shadows chase you closely,

Apparitions of your past;

They sneak behind you slowly,

Then swallow you up fast.

PRE-CHORUS

The road erases dreamers,

The streets destroy all hope;

You’re life’s been slashed by schemers,

Leaving you battered and broke.

CHORUS

I don’t have much to offer,

But I’ll give you what you need;

My love’s not an imposter,

It’ll fight for you –

Until it bleeds…

It’ll fight for you –

Until it bleeds.

[Vs2]

The streets are blue with fire,

Your tears can’t put them out;

They burned all your desires -

Left behind piles of doubt…

You should have seen the danger,

But you fell for every lie;

That came from pretty strangers -

Now it’s time to realize…

PRE-CHORUS

The road erases dreamers,

The streets destroy all hope;

You’re life’s been slashed by schemers,

Leaving you battered and broke.

CHORUS

The road erases dreamers,

The streets destroy all hope;

You’re life’s been slashed by schemers,

Leaving you battered and broke.

I don’t have much to offer,

But I’ll give you what you need;

My love’s not an imposter,

It’ll fight for you –

Until it bleeds…

It’ll fight for you –

Until it bleeds.

[BRIDGE]

There’s light on that horizon,

My fire’s burning bright;

Don’t give up - you’re not done,

I’ll rescue you tonight.

PRE-CHORUS

The road erases dreamers,

The streets destroy all hope;

You’re life’s been slashed by schemers,

Leaving you battered and broke.

CHORUS

I don’t have much to offer,

But I’ll give you what you need;

My love’s not an imposter,

It’ll fight for you –

Until it bleeds…

It’ll fight for you –

Until it bleeds.

"Holding Paradise"

“Holding Paradise” (Long Version)

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

Rose petals and a bottle of wine –

Slow kisses moving in a rhyme –

One shadow made by our design –

Paradise...

[Vs2]

Small candles burning as one flame –

Heart’s tangled in a lover’s game –

No midnights left to hide in shame –

Paradise...

Holding paradise...

CHORUS

Nothing else we’d rather do;

But blend together as one from two –

In a paradise –

Holding paradise.

[Vs3]

No myst’ries left for us to find –

Two heartbeats beating at one time –

We’re partners in a passionate crime –

Paradise;

[Vs4]

Two lovers loving in the rain –

Lips melting to a song’s refrain –

We will never ever be the same –

Paradise

Holding paradise...

CHORUS

Nothing else we’d rather do;

But blend together as one from two –

In a paradise –

Holding paradise.

[BRIDGE]

There’s no island to getaway,

We are fine where we are;

When together we are far away,

Hidden in each other’s arms…

CHORUS

Nothing else we’d rather do;

But blend together as one from two –

In a paradise –

Holding paradise.

"Midnight's Hand"

“Midnight’s Hand”

©️ by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

<All Rights Reserved>

[Vs1]

When we met, we saw it coming –

Like two magnets we were drawn;

Science books could never show,

Our chemistry was wrong…

So we just blended together,

We were young, but we weren’t scared –

Now we stand upon a summit,

Where alone would never dare.

CHORUS

There’s no moonlight squeezed between us,

Holding closer than two can;

Our eyes sing silent love songs,

As we’re held by midnight’s hand –

[Vs2]

Our feelings have been gathered,

Lit together by our flame;

Blades of fire show skeptics,

Our two hearts react the same…

There’s no formula to master,

No equation can be found;

We’re an unexpected mys’try -

Everything love can allow.

CHORUS

There's no moonlight squeezed between us,

Holding closer than two can;

Our eyes sing silent love songs,

As we’re held by midnight’s hand –

[BRIDGE]

In the silence of our love song,

No words can be enough;

We’re a secret in a songbook, 

Of what midnight’s magic does…

CHORUS

There's no moonlight squeezed between us,

Holding closer than two can;

Our eyes sing silent love songs,

As we’re held by midnight’s hand –

In the quiet of each minute,

Love embraces all it can;

We’ll forever steal this moment,

Never leaving midnight’s hand.

"Illusions"

“Illusions”

Copyright by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

[Vs1]

You slipped on moonlight’s shadow,

As you raced clear out of sight;

'Cause you lost the bet you gambled,

That those feelings felt right…

When he said he found another,

Someone else who said alright,

You wiped away the heartache,

Now you run through the every night.

CHORUS

No more heart-breaking confusion –

No more questions, no more whys;

No more one night false delusions –

You can see through smoky lies;

No more searching through illusions –

You just need someone who tries.

[Vs2]

There’s no need to search for answers,

They don't matter anymore;

When midnight brings your mem’ries;

Know those aren’t what you're for…

'Cause you can’t give what you’ve given,

In a lifetime of mistakes;

So keep searching till you find him –

One who gives more than he takes.

CHORUS

No more heart-breaking confusion –

No more questions, no more whys;

No more one night false delusions –

You can see through smoky lies;

No more searching through illusions –

You just need someone who tries.

[BRIDGE]

Shadows hide illusions –

They are built from lost goodbyes;

If you keep them you will never find –

Any love that satisfies…

CHORUS

No more heart-breaking confusion –

No more questions, no more whys;

No more one night false delusions –

You can see through smoky lies;

No more searching through illusions –

You just need someone who tries.

"A Moment From This Moment" (Draft)

“A Moment From This Moment”

©️ by Frank A. DeCenso, Jr.

<All Rights Reserved>

[Vs1]

When she left without a warning,

He was still falling in love;

He couldn’t believe, that she could just leave,

All they could have been made of…

But he keeps writing their story,

Hoping that new words will last;

Looks through his broken window,

And thinks about moments passed.

CHORUS

Tomorrow brings the future –

It won’t keep you here today;

But a moment from each moment –

Doesn’t need to fade away…

‘Cause a moment from each moment,

Is still just one away.

[Vs2]

As he rides out into midnight,

He can't hold back and cries;

From his burned out heart, all broken apart,

Since she forgot goodbye…

So he searches through that wasteland,

Filled with romantic lies;

He hopes he'll find her somewhere;

Given up on stranger's lies...

CHORUS

Tomorrow brings the future –

It won’t keep you here today;

But a moment from each moment –

Doesn’t need to fade away…

‘Cause a moment from each moment,

Is still just one away.

[BRIDGE]

He finds in a small bar room,

Drowned out by drunken tunes;

He walks to her, she looks at him,

Said she still holds him within...

CHORUS

Tomorrow brings the future –

It won’t keep you here today;

But a moment from each moment –

Doesn’t need to fade away…

‘Cause a moment from each moment,

Is still just one away.