Chew On This

I need a time out.

Wed, 08 May 2013 09:08:00 -0500

It’s true. I need a sit in the corner, no tv, no phone, no computer, no anything time out. For the most part, I like being busy. I’ve never been the kind of person who was good at sitting around on the couch, but I think I’ve finally swung the pendulum too far in the other direction.

Work has been insanely busy. With the launch of a new show and taking over our CMA Fest activation, I seem to get further behind on my to-do list every single day. But…the light at the end of the tunnel is fast approaching. Come June 9th at 5pm, it will all be over. I will have survived and it will be another bullet point on the resume. Work is work and it isn’t always going to be easy, so I carry on.

My work booking Blake has also picked up considerably. Today is May 8th and I’m working on booking him for a month on the road…that month is June. It’s been early mornings, late nights, lunch breaks, and days off from CMT all spent researching and emailing venues…and emailing more venues. Working for Blake leaves me with a refreshed feeling though. I’m tired, yes, but I’m also incredibly fulfilled. I get so excited and feel a huge sense of accomplishment when something comes through. It’s an interesting feeling. I mean, it’s not actually something for me. It’s a something for Blake, and yet my happiness for him makes it all worth it. I love that feeling.

At the end of the day though, I’m exhausted…completely and utterly exhausted. Prioritizing what’s important to me is surprisingly hard. I have to do it though. I know what I want. I may not know how I’m going to get there, but this is all a start. I’m learning and doing…and for now that’s all I can ask of myself. I’m surrounding myself with people that believe in my dream and I’m doing what I can to move it forward. Blake actually has a lyric that I’ve been connecting with a lot lately. I need to keep believing that I can do this.

“Do you still believe you can be anything you, anything you want to? You know that I do.”

April. Love. Memories.

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:55:00 -0500

Mikey was one of my childhood bestfriends. His birthday was April 19th. He was the kind of kid you wanted your kid to be friends with. He was a kind, loving, and adventurous boy. He was a pacifist who believed whole-hardheartedly in love. Unfortunately, that kind of outlook on life and having a gentle soul can often put a target on your back in an all-boys highschool. Mikey was bullied to the point of taking his own life at the age of 16. Every April, I’m reminded to celebrate his life. He was and still is one of the single most loving people I’ve ever met and one of the most influential people in my life. Just a month before his death, I remember talking to him on the phone and hanging up, only to have my doorbell ring 20 minutes later. Mikey was standing on the porch and he said, ” I have something for you.” He held out his fist and opened his hand. On the inside of his hand, he had written, “I love you.” That moment represented everything that Mikey was. As a 16 year old boy, he knew that all I needed was to know that I was loved. That moment was one of our last interactions. He taught me that we are never guaranteed another day and that we need to show people that we love them every single day. He did that. He believed that love could change the world, and his love changed my life. I want to love people the way that he loved people. I love you, Mikey.

Universal lunch, cont. #CRS2013 #JoshTurner #DierksBentley...

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:39:21 -0600

Universal lunch, cont. #CRS2013 #JoshTurner #DierksBentley #VinceGill #GeorgeStrait (at Ryman Auditorium)

Universal Lunch! #CRS2013 #LadyAntebellum #BillyCurrington...

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 13:43:40 -0600

Universal Lunch! #CRS2013 #LadyAntebellum #BillyCurrington #LittleBigTown #LukeBryan (at Ryman Auditorium)

20 seconds.

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:33:41 -0600

Do you ever feel like sometimes you hear something or read something and you just know it has to be God speaking to you? I’ve had a few of those moments this week and as busy and crazy as it’s been, I can’t help but feel thankful.

Earlier this week, Jon Acuff wrote a blog called “Start with a kite.” His blog is one that I visit on a daily basis and that particular post came at the exact moment that I needed to read it. I’ll be the first to admit that I have a problem with constantly comparing myself to others that are already doing what I want to do. It makes me forget how far I’ve come in what really isn’t that long. It makes me impatient with my dream. Jon’s post said two things that really stuck with me:

When we see the dreams of other people, we tend to look at the conclusion of their work. We don’t see the hard work or the failures or the struggling. We only judge the victories.

Everyone that I look up to started somewhere else. They didn’t just become who they are in a day or a month or even a year. It’s something they worked hard for and chased with all their hearts. I need to remember that…EVERY DAY.

Another thing that stuck with me all week came from the sermon at church on Sunday. The pastor played a short clip from the movie We Bought a Zoo. The line, “Sometimes all you need is twenty seconds of insane courage. Just literally twenty seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it” was on my mind all week. I just couldn’t stop thinking about it and I didn’t know what I needed to do until last night. By total chance, I ended up at a Jon Acuff book launch event. And by even bigger chance I ended up at the after party. Last night, I mustered up the twenty seconds of courage and did something I’ve been hesitant to do, yet desperately wanted to do for the last year. It’s not a big thing. In fact, if I told you what it was, you’d probably just stare blankly at me. But, it’s the one thing that’s been hanging over my head for a year. I wasn’t going to be at that party last night, but I was…and I honestly think it was for that reason. 20 seconds of insane courage and a willingness to ask a question.

Watching Blake’s StageIt show and remembering why I do...

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 20:24:13 -0600

Watching Blake’s StageIt show and remembering why I do this. The last time he did these I was sitting at my desk in the office wishing I’d get to see him play live and now I’m booking him. Crazy what a difference a year makes. #thankful

Needed this. What if there really were two paths? I want to be...

Tue, 29 Jan 2013 11:45:33 -0600

Needed this.

What if there really were two paths? I want to be on the one that leads to awesome.

What will be your Space Jam? What will you create that will make the world awesome?

We were made to be awesome.

A new season...

Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:38:47 -0600

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about different seasons of life….how often you don’t notice how dramatically they’re changing until you’re well into them. I’ve felt myself transitioning a lot over the last year and while the bulk of it has been filled with excitement for what is to come, fear has staked it’s place as well. I feel so strongly about what I want for my future and yet I completely doubt whether or not I’m capable of making it a reality and if it’s really what God wants for my life. Is this really what He wants for me or is this just what I want? How am I supposed to tell the difference? In this season, I’m desperately trying to find the path I’m supposed to take…trying to find a light to navigate the darkness. I can honestly say I’ve never prayed so hard or wanted to hear the voice of God as much as I have these last few months. I’ve never been one to really believe in prophecy, but I’ve even begun to hope that someone will feel or see something in me that brings them to prophesy over me. I know that every season of life is necessary to lead you to where you’re supposed to be and change is rarely comfortable. So in this season, I need to embrace the uncomfortable and know that while I am not in control, He is in control.

2 Year Nash-versary!

Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:53:00 -0600

I had to think twice when I woke up this morning and convince myself that it’s really only been 2 years. This place feels so much like home that it honestly feels like 5 years instead of 2. Last year’s Nash-versary post was a lengthy one. This year, I don’t have much to say that hasn’t already been said recently. So I’ll just say this…

THANK YOU to anyone and everyone that has made this place feel like home. I’m thankful to have such a loving group of people around me who believe in me, inspire me, push my faith to new levels, and make me want to be a better person each and every day. YOU are the reason that I’m here to stay. Now let’s make some memories!

2013: Live Intentionally & Love Generously

Mon, 31 Dec 2012 10:50:14 -0600

Inspiration. Determination. Courage. Faith. Love. Hard Work. Those words are the base on which I intend to live my life in 2013. It’s time to start living intentionally.

A few weeks ago I woke up at 4am and drove myself out to Brentwood to attend a meeting of the 5 Club with Jon Acuff. It was a chance to gather in a room filled with other dreamers to set big goals and encourage each other. Without blatantly saying it, getting ourselves to the meeting at 5am was the first test of determining how important our dreams are to us. 5am is early, but there’s no such thing as “too early” when it comes to chasing a dream. If you truly want it, you’ll do whatever it takes.

The morning was focused on identifying 4 things for ourselves:

1. A ridiculous goal.

Start an artist management/marketing company supporting artists that I believe in 100% with everything that I have. Have the freedom to tour with them, travel the country, enjoy music, and help them chase their dreams on a daily basis.

2. A finish line. (A small accomplishment/step towards your ridiculous goal.)

First college/venue booking for Blake.

3. A small win. (A small goal that you can do in the immediate future.)

Contact at least 5 schools/venues per week for Blake. Begin engaging in conversations about future bookings.

4. Identify the enemies/voices in your head that stand in your way.

Why would an artist want to work with you?
You have no experience doing this.
You can’t make money doing this.
You don’t know the right people.
You’re knocking your career backwards.

Other takeaways from the morning:

The first cost of any dream is time.
Never compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.
The only thing you can control is the starting line, you can’t control the finish line. START.
Be brutally realistic about your current circumstances and brutally unrealistic about your future.
Your day job will always contribute to your dream job if you let it.

I’m not a morning person, but you can bet my alarm will be going off at 4am again this month to attend the 5 Club. I need to keep myself surrounded by dreamers, believers, and people that inspire and encourage me. For me, there’s a lot of value in immersing myself in community with other dreamers. Dreaming isn’t something that has always come naturally to me. I was raised to be level-headed, responsible, and cognizant of how everything affects my future. That’s greatly because my mother wanted my brothers and I to be able to afford a lifestyle that she never had. I appreciate the work ethic she instilled in us, but for me, somewhere along my climb up the corporate ladder, the money started to take a back seat to just living my life doing things that make me happy. My days of valuing money over happiness are over, but that’s not to say that I don’t get scared about how I’m going to make this all work. I’m always scared, but that’s where surrounding myself with other dreamers who are facing the same fears is key. I need to be reminded that I’m not alone in this. I may not be the first person to speak up or the first person to ask you to coffee to keep the conversation going, but in the next year I’m going to challenge myself to be that person. There are people that I’ve watched from the sidelines that I’ve secretly looked up to who I’d love to sit down with and pick their brains about how they dealt with these same fears. This is the year to buck up and ask for that time and mentorship. It’s also time for me to start reading again…starting with these.

Storyline: Finding Your subplot in God’s Story by Donald Miller
Let Your Life Speak: Listening for the Voice of Vocation by Parker J. Palmer
Greater by Steven Furtick
Start Something That Matters by Blake Mycoskie

2013 is going to be great year for me. My motivation level is currently at 110%, so it’s time to dive head first into the year. I’ll be punching fear in the face and chasing my dreams with everything I’ve got.

2012: What a Year

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 12:39:54 -0600

As 2012 comes to a close, I can’t help but be thankful. It’s been a let loose, have fun, and find myself along the way kind of year. Just when I would stop and think that life is good, it would get even better and that’s not something that I’ve taken for granted. Life has been good to me this year and while the uncertainty of where I’m headed is still there, I’ve found peace with the direction its going. It’s time to say goodbye to 2012 and hello to what is hopefully an even better 2013!

There was friendship turned family.

There were big dreams and hard work.

There was soul searching and faith finding.

There was house buying.

There were vacations full of memories.

And there was music. Oh, was there music.

New Music Tuesday: Justin Klump

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 -0600

*Originally Posted to Music City Rambling

One of my favorite things about Music City is the amazing music you can find just about anywhere you go. This town is full of great artists and it just added another that you definitely need to check out. Justin Klump is brand spanking new to Nashville from Vancouver….not Canada…Washington…and not DC (the other Washington)….Vancouver, WA (look it up, your 4th grade geography teacher wants you to know where it is).

Justin released a brand new EP today! Do yourself a favor and check out “Sticks & Stones”. He brings his stripped down, heart felt songs of healing and hope to you showcasing his journey through life. The title track and “Time to Leave” both speak to the struggle and fear that many of us feel when it’s time to take the next step forward in our lives. The music is simple and smooth, and paired with lyrics that are full of feeling. This is definitely one album that you’ll want to listen to over and over. You’ll discover something new every time you give it a spin.

Buy “Sticks & Stones” on iTunes

Ch-Ch-Changes

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:13:59 -0500

Fall has officially arrived here in Nashville and it didn’t knock gently…it completely busted down the door. The temperature dropped, the leaves changed colors, and life decided it was done waiting for me to be ready for change. When is anyone really ready for change anyways? There’s that whole buying a house thing that’s happening on Wednesday. But then there’s also that whole music management thing that I’ve been chasing with every waking hour outside of the normal work day. I’ve been so distracted with the house stuff that I don’t actually know how I got to this point, but the music things have actually started to fall into place. It’s weird how that happens…maybe there’s some truth in things happening when you least expect them to.

I’ve talked before about how it’s become increasingly important to me to really believe in the things/people/causes that I’m working for. Work takes up so much of your life that you’ve got to have a passion for what you’re doing. For me, it’s been hard trying to figure out how to bridge the life that I’ve known my whole adult life (the life that pays the bills) to my passion. Johnny T has been one of my biggest supporters and given me more opportunities to grow my music management skills than I ever could have asked for. Up until this point, every opportunity has come through him. As thankful as I am for his mentorship, I’ve realized that a big part of why everything seems to come through him is that I’ve been scared to try and branch out on my own. If an opportunity comes from him, I know that he’s behind me 100% and if I stumble, he’ll be there to pick me up. I’ve never been more sure that I want something, yet so unsure of whether or not I can succeed at it, and that’s scares me. But it’s time to take a step forward and stand on my own.

I’ve written about Blake Stratton a lot. He is by far one of my favorite artists and I’ve never understood why more people didn’t know who he was. I’m thrilled to say that I’m finally getting a chance to try and change that. I’m trying my hand at being his booking manager. Do I have booking experience? No. Has he toured much on his own? No. So…this is definitely going to be a learning experience for the both us, but I wouldn’t give up this opportunity for anything. It’s not going to be easy. The time is going to far outweigh the money and I can already see the doors being slammed in my face, but this is what I want at it’s purest. I want to use my skills to support someone that I truly believe in and I believe in Blake. Am I nervous? Absolutely. I need this experience though. I can only hold onto the comfort of my marketing skills for so long before I need to branch out and learn the other skills I’ll need for management. The next few months are going to be an adventure that pushes me out of my comfort zone, but I’ve already had a few people offer to sit down and talk to me about booking. That’s the great thing about Nashville singer songwriters…it’s not a competition, it’s a brotherhood. Even if I’m standing on my own, I know I’ve got a network of people behind me that want me to succeed at this. And for that, I am thankful.

28 is gonna be great!

Thu, 04 Oct 2012 21:37:14 -0500

After last year’s birthday, I didn’t really think 28 could hold a candle to 27. I mean 27 was an AMAZING year for me and my 27th birthday week was one of the best weeks of my life. Much to my surprise, 28 came in with horns blasting. There was that whole deciding to buy a house thing, but that wasn’t all. I had a great weekend with my friends doing some of the things that I love most. There are few things I’d rather do on a Sunday afternoon than have a field day with my friends…wiffle ball, cornhole, football, rings n’ things, bonfire…I would have called my birthday a success with just those small, simple things. There was more in store for me though. On my actual birthday, Steve Moakler came into the office. Yes, Steve, one of my favorite people on the face of this earth. I mean honestly, what are the chances? Steve doesn’t even sing country music…but hey I’m not complaining. I would have been over the moon just watching Steve sing at the office, especially since I’ve felt like a proud mama bear lately with all my Music City Unsigned friends playing at the office. But again, there was more in store for me. Steve sang happy birthday to me and dedicated my favorite song to me. I could not have asked for more and I’ve been smiling from ear to ear all week. I feel so blessed going into my 28th year. Life is good. God is good.

More than a house.

Wed, 03 Oct 2012 09:19:39 -0500

So…in case you haven’t heard…I BOUGHT A HOUSE! Trust me, it surprised me, too. Remember when I first moved here and I told everyone back home that I was going to live in Nashville for 2 years and then move back to Chicago, buy a condo in Lakeview, and be an AMD at a media agency? Remember back when I always had to have a plan for what my life was going to be and there was a timeline for everything? Yeah, that person is long gone. If I’ve learned anything since moving to Nashville, it was to “Let go and Let God”. So many things have changed in my life in the almost 2 years that I’ve been here that I never would have imagined in a million years…so how could they have ever made it into the “plan”? It hasn’t always been easy to let go, but I will say that as my faith has grown by leaps and bounds in the last year, I’ve come to truly believe that I need to live my life, not by my will, but by God’s will. To me, there’s more to it than just buying a house. Yes, I love the house, but even more than that, I’ve chosen my HOME. Nashville has given me more than I ever could have asked for. I feel incredibly blessed for the life I’ve been given here and the people that have surrounded me and shown me so much love. And now…I can honestly say that Nashville is home and I couldn’t be happier or prouder to say that.

Counting Down the Days! Just 2 More Days!

Wed, 26 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

*Originally posted to Music City Rambling

I’ll be the first to admit that I haven’t known Jake Ousley for very long, but his music makes me feel like I’ve known him my whole life. He releases his new record, Counting Down the Days, this FRIDAY! And yes…I’ve heard it and yes…it’s AMAZING! The title track of Counting Down the Days is the kind of song that makes you want to roll down the windows, crank up the volume, and go for a drive. There’s something for everyone on this album. I’m a sucker for lyrics that speak right to the heart and Jake sticks it to you with Back to You and Me. I can’t get enough of his sweet, smooth voice and his relatable lyrics. You’ll walk away from this album feeling like you’ve got a friend.

Go ahead and add this to the top of your Friday to-do list…head over to iTunes and download the album as soon as you wake up. I guarantee you’ll love it and you couldn’t support a more stand-up guy.

Happy Listening,

Tina

Get to know Green River Ordinance

Mon, 24 Sep 2012 00:00:00 -0500

*Originally posted to Music City Rambling

What do you think of when you hear the words Green River Ordinance? I’m guessing the answer isn’t “awesome rock band”, but let’s change that. Meet Josh Jenkins, Jamey Ice, Joshua Wilkerson, Geoff Ice, and Denton Hunker. These five guys have been bringing a uniquely acoustic driven pop rock to their fans for over 10 years and their lyrics speak to the life they’ve lived on the road, on the stage, and in the studio. After leaving their label in 2010, the band looked to their fans to help fund their latest album Under Fire and raised over $40,000 for the record. The guys are now out on their Under Fire tour and playing the Exit/In in Nashville on Saturday, September 29th! I recently had a chance to ask Geoff Ice, bassist of GRO, some questions. Get to know him and the band, and meet me out at the show on Saturday! I guarantee it’ll be a night you won’t forget.

TC: What aspects of the songwriting and recording process make Under Fire different from your last record?

GI: Going into our last LP Out of My Hands, there was a lot of pressure to make a every song a single. We needed an immediate hook and we had a 3 minute and 30 second time cap. Tom Petty was really on to something when he said “don’t bore us get to the chorus” but not every song needs to be a set in stone single. We just wanted to explore our sound and to let songs mature into what the needed to be. We didn’t want to force a song. Under Fire has a few catchy pop radio songs, but it also gets raw and shows some of the different sides of Green River Ordinance.

TC: You left your record label and relied on Kickstarter to fund Under Fire. How was that experience?

GI: There is nothing more inspiring than having a huge group of fans step up to the plate and giving you a second chance to make the record that you really wanted to make. We were at a cross roads where we could stay with Capitol records and write and record a really rushed record, or we could leave and take our time to make a record we felt proud of. Kickstarter gave us that option. Our careers were at stake and we didn’t want to put out a sloppy record, and our fans really saved our career by supporting us.

TC: You’ve released two great music videos for Dancing Shoes and Heart of Me, and also a hilarious promo video for the Under Fire tour. Are you planning on releasing any more music videos from the album?

GI: Absolutely. We plan to film a few more acoustic live videos, and we are still discussing what song we would like to shoot another music video for. Initially we liked the idea of having some form of video content for every song on the record, and we still have a ton of ideas that we want to film.

TC: You guys just kicked off the Under Fire tour. How has it been so far? How have the fans been receiving the new music?

GI: It is always so amazing and encouraging to hear people singing along to your music. This tour so far has been a ton of fun for us. We have really pushed the envelope with our live show from just being 2 electric guitars bass drums and acoustic. Every member of the band at some point in the live show plays another instrument whether it is an organ, mandolin, banjo, harmonica or piano. We have also brought our own lighting rig on this tour that really complements the whole set. All this means we have a much longer set up and tear down, but it has really taken the whole live show to a new level.

TC: What’s your favorite thing to do to kill time on the road?

GI: We have all really gotten into audio books these past few months. A few of the guys have been listening to the Hunger Games, and I think Jamey just recently started the Harry Potter series. Denton has rigged up an elaborate Playstation 3 set up in his row of the van and Joshua and him have been playing lots of Modern Warfare 3.

TC: What is The Hope Gros? Have the fans been pretty supportive of it?

GI: TheHopeGROs.com is a way for us to give back to the community and make an impact with our music. We wanted to come up with a new way to give people unreleased music by supporting one of the charities we each chose. Through the website you can buy unreleased songs by us and 100% of the money goes to one of the 5 charities that each member of the band has chosen. You can hear why each of us chose the charity and you can pick to support which ever one you want. We wanted to share these songs and we also wanted to share our passion for each of these charities so it made perfect sense to start this idea. After the release of “Under Fire” we plan on eventually releasing some more new material through The HopeGROs.

Happy Listening,

Tina

Together We Can Do Great Things

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 23:30:00 -0500

This weekend away in the Smokies was a great opportunity to re-charge my batteries and do some thinking away from my computer and phone. One thing that I kept coming back to was how thankful I am to have the life that I do. My mom worked hard to give my brothers and I everything we needed when we were kids and instilled a work ethic in us to work hard for everything else we “wanted”. Because of that, I’ve honestly never been in need and that is something to be thankful for. In the last year or so, I’ve really started to open my eyes to the fact that there are so many people in the world that have truly basic needs for things like food, water, shelter, and protection…things that I have taken for granted my entire life. It’s not that I didn’t know there were people in need in the world, but for a long time I just didn’t think that I could make a difference. I’ve come to realize that there are small things I can do to try and make a difference and an army of people doing small things will eventually add up. These are just a few ways I’ve tried to make an impact and I invite you to join me in supporting these causes.

Mocha Club

Mocha Club is a community of people that give $9/month (the cost of two mochas) to fund relief and development projects in Africa. There are five main project areas: Clean Water, Education, Child Mothers + Women At Risk, Orphan Care + Vulnerable Children, and HIV/AIDS + Healthcare. Most of us don’t question spending $9 a month on something like coffee or eating out, yet that $9 can save another person’s life.

The Well

The Well is a non-profit coffeehouse in Nashville. They’ve partnered with The Living Water Project and Blood: Water Mission to build clean water systems in Africa. If you’re going to grab a cup of coffee, why not use it to help serve others at the same time?

Free the Birds

I’ve written about Free the Birds before, but it’s definitely a project worth talking about again. Free the Birds was started by Steve Moakler to fund freedom and restoration for women and children who have been exploited by human sex trafficking. Handmade birdhouses sell for $50, with all the proceeds going to Love146 (an organization that helps bring healthcare, therapy, and safe houses to victims of sex trafficking).

A Summer to Remember

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:37:12 -0500

It’s hard to believe summer is already over. I don’t think a summer has gone by this fast for me since I was a kid. I honestly feel like I’ve grown more as a person in the last 3 months than I have in years. It’s been an amazing summer to say the least. I’ve always had “Summer Fridays” at my jobs, but in the past I always used them as days to be lazy. This year I used that extra time to grow my passions. I spent almost every summer Friday with my friend Johnny talking about who I want to be, what I want to do with my life, and what I need to be doing to get there. I couldn’t be more thankful for that time with Johnny and I couldn’t ask for a better mentor. Slowly but surely I’m learning new skills that I’ll need to work in artist management and my confidence is growing with each opportunity that he’s helped me get. I never thought I could feel as fulfilled as I do, working, and that’s an amazing feeling. I’m hopeful that this is just the beginning and I’m ready to plant some roots here in Nashville. I’ve never had a more clear idea of what I want my life to be and I’m excited to work to make that idea a reality.

Summer Highlights

Going into the Lightning 100 studio to watch the Kopecky Family Band do an in-studio performance and interview

Being a part of the Musicians Corner Lightning 100 selection committee to pick artists for the Fall season

Judging the Belmont Battle of the Bands

Judging auditions at the Bluebird Cafe

Booking one of my favorite artists, Blake Stratton, to play the Bluebird Cafe

Third Day - "Born Again"

Wed, 29 Aug 2012 14:14:51 -0500

Today I found myself
After searching all these years
And the man that I saw, he wasn’t at all who I thought he’d be
I was lost when you found me here
And I was broken beyond repair
Then you came along and you sang your song over me

It feels like I’m born again
It feels like I’m living
For the very first time
In my life

Make a promise to me now
Reassure my heart somehow
That the love that I feel is so much more real than anything
I’ve a feeling in my soul
And I pray that I’m not wrong
That the life I have now, it is only the beginning

It feels like I’m born again
It feels like I’m living
For the very first time
It feels like I’m breathing
It feels like I’m moving
For the very first time

I wasn’t looking for something that was more
Than what I had yesterday
Then you came to me and you gave to me
Life and a love that I’ve never known
That I’ve never felt before