1. This Lighter Heart
I have come such a long way
Since those lonely summer days,
Singing through an empty, selfish heart.
And I have come such a long way
Since those empty words
That bled out of this pen
Were meant to tear down walls-
I could not belong.
[Chorus]
Lighting up the darkened sky-
The stars pour out in waves,
Washing all the heaviness away.
Through this lighter heart, I've found
What I've been missing all this time
When I felt the sweetness of your love-
Of your love…
It has been such a long time
Since those freezing winter nights,
When I would dream of things
I knew could never be.
And it has been such a long time
Since those angry thoughts
Towards things I can't control-
Consumed the depths
Of every crevice of my bitter soul.
[Chorus]
Lighting up the darkened sky-
The stars pour out in waves,
Washing all the heaviness away.
Through this lighter heart, I've found
What I've been missing all this time
When I felt the sweetness of your love-
Of your love…
Arms around me-
Whisper softly,
All the things
I've always longed to hear.
Grace has touched me-
Love consumes me,
Ever since you came into my life
And touched my heart.
[Chorus]
Lighting up the darkened sky-
The stars pour out in waves,
Washing all the heaviness away.
Through this lighter heart, I've found
What I've been missing all this time
When I felt the sweetness of your love-
Of your love…
2. Your Wish
As he’s overflowing from your eyes again,
I can't help but wish that I was him tonight.
So I promise not to let you down or ever let you go-
I'll hold you here until your strength returns.
And I'm afraid of this, but I will stay here anyway
‘Cause there’s nowhere else that I would rather be…
[Chorus]
And I would take your pain and put it on myself
Just to see your lovely smile again.
And I would proudly draw my last breath
If it meant you’d be alright,
‘Cause I'd so give my life for you…
And in your darkest hour, I could be your light-
One that won't go out as long as you are near.
And you'll never be alone ‘cause I am just a heart away-
I could be the hope that gets you through the night.
And I'm afraid of this, but I will stay here anyway
‘Cause there’s nowhere else that I would rather be…
[Chorus]
And I would take your pain and put it on myself
To see your lovely smile again.
And I would proudly draw my last breath
If it meant you’d be alright,
‘Cause I'd so give my life for you…
[Bridge]
(Open up your eyes, look up to the skies.)
Tonight I made a wish upon a shooting star for you.
(Stay here in my arms, I will keep you safe)
Keep holding on and I will catch you every time you fall.
But you can't see me here,
(You can't here me here)
Holding up your head and singing you to sleep.
But I will stay right here,
(I will stay right here)
‘Cause you've become the only air I need.
[Chorus]
And I would take your pain and put it on myself
Just to see your lovely smile again.
And I would proudly draw my last breath
If it meant you'd be alright,
‘Cause i’d so give my life for you…
And I would take your pain and put it on myself
Just to see your lovely smile again.
And I would proudly draw my last breath
If it meant you'd be alright,
‘Cause i’d so give my life for you…
3. Constellations
We stayed up late one night
Talking on the phone,
While I sat and watched the moon-
As she rose over this mountain,
I'm starving just to see your face;
So I could tell you what I long to say-
Could this thing be love I feel-
The kind of love so beautiful,
It keeps the stars from falling?
Transcending all that we can understand-
The kind that brings me home?
The sweetness in your voice
Keeps my soul alive
And my spirit warm against the midnight cold-
As we talked of everything
Like how you never saw a shooting star,
Falling from the sky above
And I just pray that I can give you
Every shooting star-
And that the constellations
Would someday spell out both our names
For everyone to see.
...keeps the stars from falling…
The gentle glow of the moon
Reminds me of one thing;
That we are gazing at the same night sky-
And I feel close enough to hold you,
But, for now the distance is too great-
So, I'll just dream of you tonight.
Could this thing be love I feel-
The kind of love so beautiful,
It keeps the stars from falling?
Transcending all that we can understand…
Could this thing be love I feel-
The kind of love so beautiful,
It keeps the stars from falling?
Transcending all that we can understand-
The kind that brings me home?
4. Story of a Beautiful Girl
Not too long ago
There was this girl I used to know-
And from her every purest breath,
The sweetest air would flow.
When she'd look up at the sky
With those big bright eyes,
The clouds would move away
And the sun would cease to fade.
Not too long ago
There was this girl I used to know-
And where there once was everything,
There’s nothing now to show.
When I look into her eyes,
The spark’s not there
The way it used to be.
But it's now escaping from inside-
Slowly blackening her sense of pride…
[Chorus]
It’s such a shame it had to end this way
It’s such a shame it had to end this way
But I can't save you from yourself…
Impressionable beauty queen
Falling for the lies that they said-
But they don't care enough
‘Cause they are not your friends.
Suffocating every breath-
Slowly closing in…
Killing judgement with black clouds
Of silent poison
I don't know if she can even cry-
Since the smoke had tarnished both her eyes…
[Chorus]
It’s such a shame it had to end this way
It’s such a shame it had to end this way
But I can't save you from yourself…
[Bridge]
But you wouldn't let me in-
So I can take your pain away.
I feel so helpless now
‘Cause this is not the way
To die someday...
Not the same….
Not too long ago,
There was this girl I used to know-
But she’s just not the same!
[Chorus]
It’s such a shame it had to end this way
It’s such a shame it had to end this way
But I can't save you from yourself…
Not too long ago,
There was this girl I used to know-
But she’s just not the same!
...but I can't save you from yourself…
5. The Stars Won’t Come Out
Stepped outside, laid on the ground
And stared up at the stars;
They won't stay out tonight-
They won't stay out tonight-
One by one, they disappeared
Into the atmosphere;
They won't come back tonight-
They won't come back tonight-
Did I do or say something wrong?
‘Cause now I'm singing you this song-
When out of nowhere, one cold day,
You just pushed me away.
Thoughts of you won't go away
You said that you would call-
Do you even care?
Will you ever be there?
I'm feeling more alone right now
Than I've ever felt before-
Are you thinking of me too?
The way I think of you?
[Chorus]
Did I do or say something wrong?
‘Cause now I'm singing you this song-
When out of nowhere, one cold day,
You just pushed me away.
[Bridge]
I never wanted to push you-
Never wanted to smother you-
I never wanted to bother you
Or scare you away.
But if that's what I've done,
Didn't mean to- I'm sorry…
Stepped outside, laid on the ground
And stared up at the stars;
They won't come out tonight-
They won't come out tonight-
I'm feelin’ down, my heart is breaking,
Yours for the taking-
Will you see me again?
Will you see me again?
6. Femme-Fatale’s Red Carpet Massacre
Don't look now-
‘Cause everybody’s watching,
You think your life is always
So dramatic.
Just don't stare
Directly at the spotlight-
Brightening an imaginary stage.
Don't forget
To wear that scarlet dress-
Make sure you’re always
Dressed to kill.
Hide behind
That fake, indignant pride-
Because that red carpet
Is so unforgiving!
You speak-
But no one cares
Or accepts your lame excuses.
Can't you see
That they are only laughing?
But every action has
A million consequences.
From which you cannot ever hide!
I thought that I was just
One of many stupid suckers.
Fueled by only lust-
But now I know that I was wrong.
I'm sorry for the pain-
They told me that my love was blind.
But who are they to know?
I swear to you,
I truly loved you!
I see it in your eyes-
You’re not the one they say you are.
A broken angel’s smile-
I see myself inside of you.
I hope you understand-
I'm sorry that I let you down.
I swear to you tonight-
I'll follow my own heart next time!
7. Living for Yesterday
Down these winding country roads-
Past the places I used to know,
The fields are green, the dandelions have blossomed-
As did you since we have grown.
The landscape fills my empty soul-
Like the rushing water, thoughts of long ago,
When time stood still and I felt so alive-
More than I do now since I've been gone.
[Chorus]
How beautiful the sun is now,
It shines for you but not for me.
Tomorrow’s slipping all away,
Sometimes I just can't stop living for yesterday.
Across the field from where you live-
There’s the special place where we used to walk.
The leaves are dripping with the morning dew-
That fall like all these tears,
When I remember you.
This is where we used to laugh-
These memories reflect off all familiar things,
And in the wind I hear your voice
Echo through the trees,
Then fade away into the silence…
[Chorus]
How beautiful the sun is now,
It shines for you but not for me.
Tomorrow’s slipping all away,
Sometimes I just can't stop living for yesterday.
[Bridge]
Your bedroom window’s open,
So let the light shine on your face-
A light that shines for only you,
While I am in this lonely place-
And I just can't let go...
[Chorus]
How beautiful the sun is now,
It shines for you but not for me.
Tomorrow’s slipping all away,
Sometimes I just can't stop living for yesterday.
8. No Greater Strength
Summer days…
They finally came around-
So, why is it still so cold here,
Just like the winter snow?
‘Cause you’ve gone away-
I'll see you soon…
Lying here in the dark,
Unable to sleep-
Visions of your gleaming eyes
Make me feel so alive.
As if you were really here
To comfort me tonight,
Bringing temporary warmth
To this desperate heart.
[Chorus]
I'll climb to the highest rooftops,
And sing for all to hear
Of the love I’ve found in you-
Echoing to city lights below.
These empty, starving hands
Are only yours to hold.
And across the distance,
This embrace will keep us near.
And mile upon mile
Will never hold us back.
Just believe in this love,
There’s no greater strength.
[Chorus]
I'll climb to the highest rooftops,
And sing for all to hear
Of the love I’ve found in you-
Echoing to city lights below.
I'll climb to the highest rooftops,
And sing for all to hear
Of the love I’ve found in you-
Echoing to city lights…
.
And I'll shout along this stretch of highway-
Separating both our hearts
Before I fall asleep,
Just to say “I love you and goodnight”
I love you and goodnight…
9. Goodnight to You
I'm lying here in silence,
Just turned off the light-
My mind is slipping down
Into the darkness of the night.
Then I see your face-
It rises above the sky,
Then shines for one moment
Then fades out of sight.
[Chorus]
Goodnight to you, my dearest angel-
I hope you’re sleeping well,
And that someone that you could love
Is taken by your magic spell.
I hope the sun follows you
To keep your days bright-
So I wish you for eternity,
Sweet dreams and goodnight.
Will you ever sing a song
And start to think of me?
Wondering where we went wrong,
And if we could could be?
Will you then start to miss me?
Could I be in your dreams
The way that your in mine?
Do you know how much you mean?
[Chorus]
Goodnight to you, my dearest angel-
I hope you’re sleeping well,
And that someone that you could love
Is taken by your magic spell.
I hope the sun follows you
To keep your days bright-
So I wish you for eternity,
Sweet dreams and goodnight.
I'm thinking about you
With tears in my eyes-
It's 2 a.m. And I can't sleep,
I break down and cry.
Will you take this piece of me
Wherever you may go?
To keep you safe from any pain,
And warm when it gets gold?
Goodnight to you, my dearest angel-
I hope you’re dreaming well,
And that someone that you could love
Is taken by your magic spell.
I hope the sun follows you
To keep your days bright-
So I wish you for eternity,
Sweet dreams and goodnight.
10. Snow
The winter snow has come again
And I will sit alone and watch it fall,
So magical and free.
The moment is so beautiful,
And I will wish for it to bring someone
To share it with me.
But, I'll have to face the fact that I'm alone
In this cold world…
I see the happy couples
Holding hands and so in love,
I fake a smile
Like I'm happy for them.
But with no one here to hold
And keep me warm,
Sometimes I think I'd rather
Freeze myself to death.
And through these empty arms,
A lonely chill takes over all my bones-
And I will make myself believe
That I don't need someone
To help me feel alive.
The winter snow has come again-
And I will sit alone watching it fall,
So magical and free.
...and I have faced the fact that I'm alone…
11. Never Touch The Ground (Bonus Track)
Feeling the breeze
Blow through my hair
Lets me know you’re here-
Helping me to fall asleep tonight.
I think of all the times you made me laugh
And when you held me close-
There is no greater love
Than one found in a friend.
I will never go too far,
Look up to the sky-
And, I'll sing every song for you,
Helping you to shine.
[Chorus]
Anywhere you want to go,
I will go with you.
Dancing free above the clouds,
Flying to the moon.
We will never touch the ground,
There, among the stars.
Take me now, and this whole world,
Forever will be ours.
You held my hand again today,
And slept here in my arms.
And never did you
Have to say a word.
‘Cause nothing matters in this place,
When I see heaven in your face.
I know that this is
Where I want to be.
I will never go too far,
Look up to the sky-
And, I'll sing every song for you,
Helping you to shine.
[Chorus]
Anywhere you want to go,
I will go with you.
Dancing free above the clouds,
Flying to the moon.
We will never touch the ground,
There, among the stars.
Take me now, and this whole world,
Forever will be ours.
Do you know how much you move me?
Like the wind, it moves the leaves
From on the ground-
Lifts them up and twirls them around.
Will you take me to that place
Where only we can go?
And I will always let you breathe,
And give you everything you need.
Put your faith in me-
My heart is deeper than the sea…
[Chorus]
Anywhere you want to go,
I will go with you.
Dancing free above the clouds,
Flying to the moon.
We will never touch the ground,
There, among the stars.
Take me now, and this whole world,
Forever will be ours.
12. Story of a Beautiful Girl [Live] (Bonus Track)
Lyrics above (track 4)
13. Beautiful Affliction [Live] (Bonus Track)
The stars are falling from the sky tonight-
And I can't even catch them for you,
‘Cause they’d only burn my fingers.
And I can't sleep again tonight-
You came into another dream,
And I couldn't reach you
‘Cause I could never reach you
Now you’re out of sight-
And I am too removed
To tell you how I loved you
And everything I've dreamed
To say to you.
I'll be missing you…
You can call me crazy,
But I know you know the truth-
I know you felt it the way I felt it,
And I would give you everything.
And I'd hang on your every word-
The right one gives you all the power
To crush me into ashes,
Deeper than the deepest ocean.
Now you’re out of sight-
And I am too removed
To tell you how I loved you
And everything I've dreamed
To say to you.
I'll be missing you…
This pain is killing me
And I can hardly breathe,
This pain is only self inflicted.
You haunt my dreams
Every night since I pushed you away,
This pain is only self inflicted.
You’re such a beautiful affliction…
[Bridge]
I must move on-
And leave behind a world I love so much,
A world I've shattered
Into pieces of endless broken dreams.
And so you’ll go-
And leave behind my memory,
Seeking shelter from the bitterness
Of what I never gave to you.
Now you’re out of sight-
And I am too removed
To tell you how I loved you
And everything I've dreamed
To say to you.
I'll be missing you…
This pain is killing me
And I can hardly breathe,
This pain is only self inflicted.
You haunt my dreams
Every night since I pushed you away,
This pain is only self inflicted.
You’re such a beautiful affliction…
14. The Promise [Live] (Bonus Track)
I will make this right-
I promise not to regret this, or run away.
But I've lived in this place,
So dark and cold for way too long
And can't escape this bitter end!
My heart has never felt so sick,
Or felt so empty since those times,
I've drifted from your course.
The only thing that’s left in here is pain,
Anger and sadness slowly eating away
At this hollow shell!
I need your comfort now
Before I fade away.
[Chorus]
I'll leave it all behind,
Just give me strength
To pull myself out of this trench
Which I've fallen in.
I'll pull the pin and run
From all the darkness,
As I dodge the flames
And make it out alive.
I cannot wash this blood clean
From my hands- I'm only human,
But this time I'll take the fall in stride
And rise from everything that I've become-
Hold out your hand, I'm reaching,
And I can't stand up alone.
Don't lose your grip on me-
I will hold on…
[Chorus]
I'll leave it all behind,
Just give me strength
To pull myself out of this trench
Which I've fallen in.
I'll pull the pin and run
From all the darkness,
As I dodge the flames
And make it out alive.
This is for all the times
I came home with both hands full,
Unable to reach the door
With an empty heart!
I won't give up, not this time-
I'm still breathing and it's all thanks to you.
I won't give up, not this time-
I'm still breathing and it's all thanks to you.
15. Playing With Matches [Live] (Bonus Track)
The stars are perfectly aligning
In this moonlit sky tonight-
For the first time since these days that I felt so alive-
I finally had a chance to make this right.
It has been so long since your face resuscitated life
Into these shattered bones.
But the cigarette ashes falling to your feet
Showed me something less than beautiful.
Shattering all dreams of you!
Sitting and waiting for something of nothing-
Dreaming and planning for what never will be.
[Chorus]
All these wasted nights-
Fighting for a memory
Of what I'll never be.
Waste another year-
Drowning in a sea of heartache
Left out in the cold.
I will survive and save myself!
So then this flame went out
On this torch that i’ve been carrying
And everything turned clear.
The weight lifted off of my weary, tired shoulders-
I never thought that I'd get over it so easily.
Visions of you long ago do not move me-
No more will I suffer over dreams of nothing.
[Chorus]
All these wasted nights-
Fighting for a memory
Of what I'll never be.
Waste another year-
Drowning in a sea of heartache
Left out in the cold.
I will survive and save myself!
Frustration….
Harbored for so long
Over someone who has gone.
Shedding all of her skin
Into the crowd-
But I will not forget.
I guess someday I'll see you around,
But until then, goodbye dear friend…
I guess someday I'll see you around
But until then, goodbye dear friend!
Album Credits
Personnel: Bryan Brophy- Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, percussion, piano, keyboards, and vocals.
Tracks 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11 engineered and mixed by Chris Hludzik, mastered by Tom Borthwick at SI Studios, Old Forge, Pa.
Tracks 1 and 8 engineered and mixed by Bryan Brophy. Track 1 mastered by Chris Hludzik and track 8 mastered by Tom Borthwick at SI Studios, Old Forge, Pa.
Tracks 12, 13, 14, 15 were taken from a video from Bryan’s acoustic set at The Regal Room in Olyphant, Pa to celebrate the release of “When Words Speak Louder Than Actions”. Show recorded by Laura and Jim Bonitz on January 10, 2008- mixed and mastered by Bryan Brophy.
All photos taken by Bryan Brophy. Album cover art concept and design by Bryan Brophy.
Thanks: Chris Hludzik, Mike Lesnesky, Jimmy Reynolds, Matthew Rinkunas, Katie Blake, Markie Dennebaum, Tom Bonomo, Kyle Rebar, Chris Borgna, Nate Hosie, Amanda Vitz, Jesse Walsh, Stan Vitzakovich, Jeremy Pilny, Andrew Gruden, Timmy McDermott, Glenn Kempa, Dave Rebar, Chad Rebar (heaven gained a new angel), Laura and Jim Bonitz, All the bands I have played in or with, ABLAZE, The Push, Haze, Far-From-Fancy, Maybe Someday, Light Weight, Standoff!, Ruth Flanagan, Nick Baggetta, Mom, Dad, Kathy Tobin, my son Liam, my beautiful wife Candace, anyone else I forgot who have supported me or this project over the years, and Jesus Christ my rock and my redeemer.
© Bryan Brophy 2013 All Rights Reserved.
All songs written, arranged, and performed by Bryan Brophy.
For more information, please visit anautumnsunrise.bandcamp.com
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