Scott Bradford: Off on a Tangent » Pretender

Crossroads

Scott Bradford — Sun, 25 Aug 2002 21:19:07 +0000

I seem to have run out
Of things to talk about
Tasteless and tongue-tied
Through every little lie
But it’s over now

When almost every song
Sounds like the one before
When every single note
Has been sung
When every single bell
Has rung that final chime
I’m not sure what road to turn
And drive next

So many songs
Written in white
They disappear in
The light
And the sun has risen
On a whole new day

Here I Am

Scott Bradford — Tue, 12 Nov 2002 21:19:26 +0000

I call your name
Here I am
You say you need me
Here I stand
And these worldly ways
I’ve lived my life
They’ve left me empty
On the inside

I stand before you broken
A man who’s lost his way
I’d ask for your forgiveness
But I don’t know what to say

So, here I am
I’ll follow your lead anywhere
Here I am
I’ll do just what you ask me to
Here I am
Just waiting for a sign, Lord
Here I am

I’ve walked through disbelief
Until your light shone on my face
So come into my life, Lord
And fill me with your grace

Here I am
I’ll follow your lead anywhere
Here I am
I’ll do just what you ask me to
Here I am
Just waiting for a sign, Lord
Here I am

Breaking the Rules

Scott Bradford — Sat, 10 Nov 2001 21:19:51 +0000

Whatever I do I’m breaking all the rules
I’m not supposed to let me fall for you
I’ve built all these walls to keep myself safe
To keep out all of the cold
But you tore them down
You shook the ground
And maybe I’m not meant to be alone

But the wind is changing
These shadows fade in the day
The world is turning
And I don’t get it anyway
Cause I’m tired of driving these highways
But this hurt lives next-door too
I’m tired of loving and living
But I’d love and live for you

Whatever I do I’m breaking all the rules
I’m not supposed to not know what to do
I put up all these fences now
They keep me safely left alone
But you walked around
And now I’ve found
That maybe I’m not meant to be alone

And the wind is changing
These shadows fade in the day
The world is turning
And I don’t get it anyway
Cause I’m tired of driving these highways
But this hurt lives next-door too
I’m tired of loving and living
But I’d love and live for you

Cause I’m tired of driving these highways
But this hurt lives next-door too
I’m tired of loving and living
Why not love and live for you?

Lovely Love Song

Scott Bradford — Thu, 25 Apr 2002 21:20:17 +0000

I was all alone
In a world so full of pain
I was a lone pretender
In a search for pointless fame
Oh, I had no reasons
In fact I had nothing at all
Perhaps a joke, or failure
From the gates of Shangri-La

So it seems to me
We trudged along
Like strangers in the dark
‘Til the day I met you
And the flame was sparked
And all the pain that came before you
Yeah, it all just fades away
I’d like to say I love you, babe
And there ain’t much more to say

When I met you girl
It was like a stone unturned
It was a perfect moment
Like the stories that I’ve heard
Oh, you are the reason
For everything I do
You are my life, my passion
My love and comfort too

Yeah it seems to me
We trudged along
Like strangers in the dark
‘Til the day I met you
And that flame was sparked
And all the pain that came before you
Girl, it all just fades away
I’d like to say I love you, babe
And that’s all I’ve got to say

Don’t Let Go

Scott Bradford — Fri, 15 Dec 2000 21:20:51 +0000

You’re everything I’ve ever wanted
You’re like a dream come true to me
I know I don’t have all the answers
But you make me want to sing
I may not be the things you need
But I’ll do the best I can
Because the world’s so clear to me
When you hold my hand

Close your eyes, rest your head
It’s safe to fall asleep here in my arms
Do not fear, I am here
To be your sunshine after every single rain
Don’t let go, no, don’t let go
Just let me hold you tight here in my arms

You’re everything I’ve ever wanted
No one’s ever made me feel this way
Sometimes I don’t know how to tell you
All the things I’m scared to say
You’ve found the warmth within
This cold, cold heart of mine
And the world’s so clear to me
So clear this time

Close your eyes, rest your head
It’s safe to fall asleep here in my arms
Do not fear, I am here
To dry the tears that sometimes fall like rain
Don’t let go, no, don’t let go
I never want you to let go

You make me smile when I am down
Bring out the best there is in me
You bring a world so full of colours
To these eyes that could not see
Every touch is like heaven
Every word like a great symphony
And the world’s so clear to me
So clear to me now

So…close your eyes, rest your head
Please don’t ever let me go

Tonight

Scott Bradford — Wed, 01 Sep 1999 21:21:11 +0000

I would give anything
To hear your voice right now
So soothing and so sweet
Makes me feel complete
And I would give anything
To see you here right now
So elegant and wonderful
Intelligent and beautiful
And I wonder if you’re dreaming
Of me this stormy night
Because I am dreaming of you
Tonight

I never thought
I’d meet someone like you
Never a moment bland
Accepts the way I am
And I would give anything
To be allowed to love you
Hold you tight tonight
Make everything alright
And I wonder if you’re dreaming
Of me this stormy night
Because I am dreaming of you
Tonight

I would give anything
Under the midnight sky
To have you by my side
Tell me it’ll be alright
And I would give anything
To tell you how I’m feeling
Tell you how I care
Should I dare…to love you
And I wonder if you’re dreaming
Of me this stormy night
Because I know I’m dreaming of you
Tonight

One November Night

Scott Bradford — Fri, 30 Nov 2001 21:21:34 +0000

It’s been so long
Since I thought I had a chance
I’d gotten used
To your being just a friend
I can’t believe
It’s anything more than a dream
I can’t believe
That I’m here now holding you

I always thought
There was something between us
Haven’t you heard
I’ve been sayin’ all along
But I believed
It was just going nowhere
I didn’t know that a man
Like me could be so wrong

One November night
The whole world seemed so right
And maybe, if you’ll forget yesterday
Then you’d let me stay

I didn’t mean
To come here and confuse you
I didn’t know
I was so in love with you
How could I know?
After years past without you
How could I know
You were just too close to see

One November night
The whole world seemed so right
And maybe, if you forget yesterday
Then you’d let me stay

Every night, I’ve just wanted to hold you
Wanting to show you the love
I’ve been holding inside

One November night
The whole world seemed so right
And maybe, if you forget yesterday
Then you’d let me stay

Take my hand, girl, I can show you the way
Please, please let me stay

High As A Kite

Scott Bradford — Sun, 09 Apr 2000 21:21:58 +0000

I’m as high as a kite on your love
And it’s oh so much more than wonderful
I’m as high as a kite on your touch
And I yearn for every single one
I’m as high as a kite on your caress
And finally the whole world seems in tune
I’m high as a kite on your love
And it’s oh so much more than wonderful

When you touch me I swear it’s heaven
I want to be by your side
And I just can’t believe that you’re mine!

I’m as high as a kite on your love
And it’s oh so much more than wonderful
I’m as high as a kite on your touch
And you know you’re all I want
I’m as high as a kite on your caress
And you’ve put my whole world in tune
I’m as high as a kite on your love
And it’s oh so much more than wonderful

When you touch me I swear it’s heaven
I want to be by your side
And I just can’t believe that you’re mine!

In The Groove Again

Scott Bradford — Sun, 09 Apr 2000 21:22:23 +0000

I’d fallen out of happiness
Lonely where I was
Untouchables and liars
Masqueraded as love
But finally I’m back in style
Finally alright
Touch the face of happiness
Touching you tonight

‘Cause I’m in the groove again
Needle back on track
The darkness turns to daylight
In a momentary crack
I touch you and my heart melts
You touch me and I know then
This dream has finally come true
And I’m in the groove again

Falling into happiness
Lovely where I am
In your love so bright today
The darkness cannot stand
Finally I am in a love
So deep and still so true
Words cannot express today
The way that I love you

To Make It Worthwhile

Scott Bradford — Tue, 25 Jul 2000 21:22:49 +0000

I’m not perfect
I make mistakes
But I know
What’s at stake
I hear you speak, Lord
I hear you speak to me

Lord, you are the King
Of my life
Lord you make me happy
Lord, you make it all worthwhile
Lord, you are the King
Lord, you are the King

I’m not perfect
I’ll never be
Sometimes I wonder
Why me?
But I hear you, Lord
I hear you speak to me

Lord, here I am
To do your will
I want to make you happy
I want to make it worthwhile
Lord, you are the King
Lord, you are the King