16 New Music Friday

On June 10, 2016June 10, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, music, new music, new music Friday1 Comment

Three new musician followers this week. Take a listen, might find someone new that you really like their music. Please feel free to share/purchase the song I wrote the lyrics to, Lily Messer is the voice and Ceylon Wise is the producer. I have many more songs I would like to get out there but can not financially afford to record them. If interested in teaming up together, feel free to contact me.

Fireflies by April Kry –

Self Centered by Austin Hafner –

Pure Heart by John Blackwell –

Thanks for all the follows, musicians and non-musicians.

Some other music from non-followers I have listened to recently. Pick out a few you haven’t heard and take a listen. In trying not to put way too songs on here I am going to start putting 1 or 2 per band max and just tell you the entire cd, or 90%, is good and I would recommend purchasing it or checking out more songs on your own. I may add more artists and their new cd’s as I listen to more songs from them. Not all the way through all of them yet.

One Hell Of A Song by Mike Posner –

Oh Lord by NF –

Senior Year by Randy Houser –

These Times Are Changing by The Struts –

Statistic by Take 6 –

That’s What The Cross Is For by The Taylors –

Precious Memories by Wade Bowen –

I Don’t Have The Answers by We Are The Messengers –

On My Way by The Wild Feathers –

Panic by 1 Girl Nation –

Waking Up by Parachute –

Alive & Well by Musiq Soulchild –

All Cried Out by Craig Morgan –

All In by The Summer Set –

Always On Time by Tim Bowman –

and our song:

I Question You by Lily Messer –

On Itunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-question-you-single/id1018588943

Pen To Paper

On June 9, 2016June 9, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, music, poems, Writing6 Comments

I start to put my pen to paper

Before a word gets out I start to waiver

What if the darkness is too much for them to bear?

What if their reaction is they just don’t care?

No one will care, that’s what one voice shouts

No one cares what you are all about

Can I really let all the words go?

No, no, I can never let them know

I crumple it up and toss it away

Who really wants to hear what I have to say?

I will let the words vanish before I put pen to paper

Do they really want to hear my dreams?

Are they as impossible to reach as they seem?

I see the stars so far out of my reach

What words to toss, which to keep?

So many doubts controlling my thoughts

If I wrote a book would one copy be bought?

Throwing away more words in the trash

How long will I’m not good enough last?

How will my words make them feel?

Before I let the words become real

I will let the words vanish before I put pen to paper

I guess these words are coming from somewhere

Should I waste them by throwing them over there?

Here comes the truth, even though it may hurt

The voices in my head sometimes sound like a concert

One telling me this, one telling me that

One telling me to move forward, the other to go back

Twisted thoughts do battle with words of hope

Letting them all out is the only way I can cope

I look to God for a little inspiration

A few words of His He gives me as a donation

I will let the words… No, no, I will put pen to paper

Words I Would Say by Sidewalk Prophets –

If I Could Just Get It On Paper by Jimmy Buffet –

Blank Sheet Of Paper by Tim McGraw –

In This Diary by The Ataris –

Pen To Paper by Jay Clark –

Pen To Paper by Kevin Skies –

Why Not Mine?

On June 7, 2016June 7, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, Don't quit, Keep trying, music, poems11 Comments

In a world with so many good poems, stories and songs

Why would I ever think any of mine would find a home?

I’ve been rejected every time I tried

With each no, a little piece of me died

I wasn’t born to stop, wasn’t born to quit

These words in my head come out like this

I’ll put pen to paper and try another tune

Maybe this one will make it to the moon

Another no will probably come my way

All I know is tomorrow is a new day

Maybe I’ll have to write a thousand more

Before the one that gets me to that open door

I try to be witty, clever and smart

The best ones come when I write from the heart

In a world filled with a million good poems and stories

Maybe this one will be remembered when they are in their forties

In a world filled with a million good songs

Maybe this one will be the one they sing a long

If not maybe it’ll be the next one to pop out of my head

Maybe I’ll be like Bach , be more popular when I’m dead.

Born To Try by Delta Goodrem –

Try by Hayden Panettiere –

Trying To Matter by Gary Allan –

Die Trying by Art of Dying –

God Didn’t Give Up by Deitrick Haddon –

I’ll Die Tryin by Lonestar –

Fix You by Coldplay –

Rodney The Raccoon – Inside The Mask

On June 6, 2016June 6, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, Get to know someone, Look inside someone, music13 Comments

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(image credit: Mari Jones from Journey of a Million Miles)

“Oh, hello there. My name is Rodney. It’s nice to see you. I don’t get many visitors. Most people see the mask and think I am bad. I must tell you, I am not! At least most of the time. I am honest if nothing else. My mom always told me honesty is the best policy.”

“Come on down and have a sit. I don’t have rabies or anything. My uncle Phil had rabies but he is long gone. Only one in the family to get rabies but everyone usually thinks we are all rabid. It’s like your family. I bet you have one bad apple in that tree. Does everyone think you are bad because of them?”

“Let me tell you something else. We eat a lot of different things from pesky insects and small rodents to fruits and nuts. Yes, that was me in your trash can the other day but I could not find any other food. I had to feed my family. Sometimes you got to do what you got to do. You know how many of your kind I have seen trying to find food in trash cans. It’s sad if you ask me. I mean me, I’m an animal and I don’t have anyone looking after me except maybe my near family. Your kind though, you throw away about half the food you eat. I see it in your trash cans and land fills. Shouldn’t you be helping others of your kind out instead of throwing it away? How about buying less so there is less to throw away and using that extra money to give to a food bank or something? I once helped a deer out. Not typical for me but I just could not eat anymore berries so instead of tossing them to the ground, I gave them to the deer. Next time you see that homeless guy, look past what you see and feel what’s in his heart. You won’t miss that dollar or that sandwich you give him. Maybe even your heart will grow three sizes that day if you did.”

“The mask? What’s up with the mask you ask? Take a look around you, everyone wears a mask. Some you just see easier than others. My mask is for me to be able to see better at night. Look at that person over there? Do you think her mask is to protect her from her past? She would love to take off her mask, get rid of her past mistakes but she is too scared to take it off. You don’t see a mask? Trust me, it’s there. Look at that guy. Do you think his mask protects him ? He looks like he is big and tough and can take on the world but inside he is hurting, he is begging to be loved, he is a big softy but no one will ever see that. That little girl over there? Yes, another mask. She tries to put a smile on and be happy but I see her eyes. Her pain. She gets yelled at everyday. Her parents fight all the time. She doesn’t think she is worth anything. That’s sad to see a mask on someone so young. I think you humans can do better. Take off the mask. Like my mom always said, honesty is the best policy. It will release so much stress and hurt.”

“What? You thought I was an animal to stay away from? Why? Because of my mask and the rings on my tail. Really? Take a look around you. Do you stay away from everyone that looks scary? The guy with all the tattoos? He is the nicest guy I ever met. The black man over there gave me his leftover food one day. I took that right home to my kids. They were so thankful. The white guy over there killed a snake one day and brought it over near my home. I eat anything. Dead carcasses are sometimes my favorite. The Asian guy over there came right up to me one day, just like you did today, and just started talking. I sat there and listened. The Muslim lady over there wept with me one day when my youngest baby was hit by a car. I don’t discriminate. I need all of you to survive. Sometimes I help you, sometimes you help me. That’s the way it should be. ”

“It doesn’t matter who you are. I will come up to you. That scares most people who only see my mask. Do you know I have a friend names Jesus who was the same way? He talked to everyone, and there were people who were afraid of Him. He only wanted to teach people about His father and the love He has for all of us and how we should treat others. Yet, people were afraid of Him and had Him crucified. He died for all of us. That includes you. Isn’t that awezing?”

“What? That’s not what you are taught. That’s a shame my friend. A real shame. I can call you friend, right? That’s what you are to me. I think you should take my words to heart. Go out and look at what’s inside a person. Get to know them. Get past the masks and the colors. You might be surprised what you find.”

“Have an awezing day my friend. What’s that? You don’t know what awezing is? Oh, that’s a word I made up combining awesome and amazing. See, never know what you will find once you get to know someone.”

(image credit: Laura Ross)

Walking Blind by Javier Colon –

Chosen Ones by Blanca –

Get To Know Me by Mateo –

Colors of the Wind by Tori Kelly –

Heal The World by Michael Jackson –

Where Is The Love by The Black Eyed Peas –

Unite by 1GN –

World Changers by Matthew West –

Love Feels Like by TobyMac –

Rainbow Connection by Gwen Stefani (original by Kermit the Frog) –

New, Forgotten, Unknown 6/3/16 New Music Friday

On June 3, 2016June 17, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, music, new music, new music Friday3 Comments

Stranger by Harbors –

Candela by Cinco Santos –

We’re Going On An Adventure ep 24 by Josh Taylor –

Thanks for all the follows, musicians and non-musicians.

Javier Colon – Gravity CD

Lonestar – Never Enders CD

Josh Kelley – New Lane Road CD

Kris Allen – Letting You In CD

Till The End Of The Day by Ace Frehley –

Lucky by Aurora –

Middle of A Memory by Cole Swindell –

Same Old Story by From Ashes to New –

This Path Tonight by Graham Nash –

My Perspective by Javier Colon –

Silence by JJ Heller –

Rest Now by JJ Weeks Band –

Morning Light by Josh Garrels –

It’s Your Move by Josh Kelley –

That Could Still Be Us by Keith Urban –

Time Will Come by Kris Allen –

Scarred by Like Pacific –

Sun Keeps Risin’by Lissie –

My Own Hometown by Lonestar –

The Middle Ages by Mary Chapin Carpenter –

and our song:

I Question You by Lily Messer –

On Itunes : https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-question-you-single/id1018588943

The Music Never Dies

On June 2, 2016June 17, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, music6 Comments

With her husband and her beliefs all her dreams came true

She was able to sing country and songs of faith for me and you

Even on her sickest of days she never wavered in her faith

We will miss you Joey Feek. March 4th the day you passed away

Little Red Corvette was the first song stuck in my brain

But the one I can’t forget is Purple Rain

He could have many albums called greatest hits

But the day he died April 21, I will not forget

Craig Strickland you died way too young

Just when your career had begun

I had just discovered Backroad Anthem

January 4th, you disappeared before you could go platinum

I never listened to a lot of your tunes

If they weren’t on the radio so I know I missed quite a few

Changes, Rebel Rebel, Let’s Dance, Dancing In The Streets

Mr. Bowie, after January 10, we will miss your beats

Your legacy with the Eagles few can deny

But when I was 14, Sexy Girl really caught my eye

On January 18th, after a long battle, you passed away

A life of influence in music gone that day

On April 6th you passed away

Crazy how you left on your birthday

Most of your music was before my time

As I listen now the talent gone brings a tear to my eye

Paul Kantner, Papa Wemba , Jane Little, Les Waas, Nick Menza, Lonnie Mack, Otis Clay

Just a few more we will only hear the music they made yesterday

Signe Anderson, Emilio Navaira, Gogi Grant, Lennie Baker, Maurice White

All were here then passed away like the stars in the night

John Bunch, Keith Emerson, Daryl Coley, Guy Clark, John Berry, Leon Haywood , Billy Paul

These are just a few that have passed this year, I am sure I didn’t get them all

Even though they have left this life

They left us music that never dies

When I’m Gone by Joey & Rory –

Purple Rain by Prince –

Torn by Craig Strickland of Backroad Anthem –

Changes by David Bowie –

Collection of Songs by Glenn Frey –

Mama Tried by Merle Haggard –

Let Me See Her

On June 1, 2016June 1, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, Daughter of God, God, God in your marriage, Lyrics, marriage, music, poems, Poetry5 Comments

My neck hurts from looking behind

A memory flashed and I lost my mind

I wasn’t here but in another time

Let me see

Let me see her

It’s like I take one step forward and two steps back

I pray to God to let me move but I sit here while the devil attacks

I’ve been here so many times I think I’ve lost track

Let me see

Let me see her

I know God that she’s your daughter

Let me see her like You do

I know in your hands you got her

Let me see her like you do

I know what she did , that’s not her

Let me see her like you do

It’s crazy how life got in the way

We grew apart until that fateful day

That’s the day she decided not to pray

Let me see

Let me see her

Oh God let me forget, I just wanna forget

Maybe the lesson to be learned hasn’t happened yet

Her sins are forgiven , You paid that debt

Let me see

Let me see her

I know God that she’s your daughter

Let me see her like You do

I know in your hands you got her

Let me see her like you do

I know what she did , that’s not her

Let me see her like you do

Oh God I’m tired of being angry

Oh God I know this person isn’t me

Oh God help me to see, help me to see

Oh God Help me to forgive

Oh God I just want to live

Oh God to Your will let me submit

Let me see

Let me see her

Let me see her God like you do

Give Me Your Eyes by Brandon Heath –

Daughter Of The King by Tricia Brock –

In The Eyes by 1 Girl Nation –

Father’s Eyes by Mark Schultz –

His Eyes by Steven Curtis Chapman –

Beloved by Jordan Feliz –

Beloved Child by Tru-Serva –

Beloved by Lara Landon –

Close Your Eyes by Michael Buble –

Angry

Bruises And Scars

On May 31, 2016May 31, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, Daughter of God, Domestic Abuse, God, God can change your life, God heals, Lyrics, Poetry11 Comments

The bruises are gone but the scars remain

She will never look at you the same

You were supposed to be her protector

You were never meant to neglect her

What were you thinking ?

Do you blame it on your drinking?

That’s no excuse , that doesn’t make you a man

Tell me where do you stand?

You think those words won’t leave a mark

Man those go straight to her heart

They leave a scar only she and God can see

Why don’t you just let her go free

Let her learn to spread her wings

Let her learn how much beauty she brings

Would you want your daughter treated like that?

Always flinching, always watching her back

Man, why can’t you understand?

She was made from God’s own hand

If you keep treating her like that

I know where you will spend eternity at

Daughter, I know you want to scream and shout

On your knees, your prayers, He hears, that I never doubt

Don’t despair

Know someone cares

Daughter, I pray no matter what you go through tonight

You’ll remember the scars Jesus bears so you know there is a light

When the bruises are gone and the scars remain

Daughter I want you to know that He knows your name

He knows your name, He knows your name, He knows your name

October is officially domestic violence month but we don’t hear about it. All we hear in October is breast cancer, a worthy cause to fight also and one that needs to be fought daily as well. We don’t see any football teams wearing purple. It simply isn’t talked about. Domestic violence is something we need to look at every day, because every day someone you know is the victim of it. One in three women, one in four men are victims. One of of every fifteen children are exposed to domestic violence and 90% of these children witness domestic violence a year. Domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness in the United States. Domestic violence costs more than $37 billion a year in law enforcement involvement, legal work, medical and mental health treatment, and lost productivity at companies.

These are reported. Most domestic violence incidents are NEVER reported. Speak up, speak out, and make a difference for victims of domestic violence. The time is now to change these facts.

Silenced my Mersi Stone –

Face Down by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus –

Alyssa Lies by Jason Michael Carroll –

The Door by JJ Essen –

Leaving You Behind by Emii –

Lies and Bruises by Ryan Daniel –

Luka by Suzanne Vega –

No More by Kuzie James –

Voices Carry by Til Tuesday –

Broken Girl by Matthew West –

Beautiful by MercyMe –

God’s Daughter by Son of Adam –

I Believe You Domestic Abuse and Faith Community –

He Knows My Name by The McRaes –

He Knows My Name by Francesca Battistelli –

Memorial Day

On May 30, 2016May 30, 2016 By roberthansen1317In Christian life, Memorial Day, musicLeave a comment

My post from last year, my second ever post. Thank you veterans.

My God, My Music, My Life

Happy, or should it be Thankful, Memorial Day. In honor of all those that have served for our freedom. Thank you to the ones who have passed, the ones who have not came back the same, the ones who fight every day (even when they are not on the battlefield), thank you to all who have served and who will serve.

My dad served in the Vietnam War. He never talked much about it and I never asked. To be honest, I can say I didn’t care that much. Now he is gone and I will never be able to tell him thank you. It wasn’t until his funeral I found out he had lived with the effects from Agent Orange. How could I not have known? How could I have never asked ? This memorial day has hit me harder than any ever. Yes, I know the freedoms I…

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