Before we start talking about this year’s 5in5, I have a quick quote from my friend, Ben, to share with you. On his blog the other day he had this to say:
Learning and growing should feel like [an]…attack on our own assumptions. It should leave us feeling overwhelmed, heads spinning, staggering to our cars… desperate for some alone-time to process this haunting new perspective. And then we go back and apply it, leaving us never the same.
I was blown away by everyone writings, listening, and commenting on [5in5] last week. It was a full week, but honestly such a rewarding week on many levels.
Wonderful to be writing all together, amazing to hear all the songs be written and put out there, and fun to hear the responses as people listened to things we had all created.
Today I am giving you the [5in5] bonus session – which includes 3 extras just for YOU!
(check out the rest of the songs below!!)
time to fly
by daniel john
i was thinking of our children
all the advice that you & I would want to give
cause if something ever happened
want you to know you only get one chance to live
when you hit frustration’s wall
look up for the way above it all
it’s time to fly
time to soar
spread your wings
live the life
you were made for
you’ve heard that faith can move a mountain
so why get tangled up by simple fears
the distractions of these worries
will never add another second to your years
fly my love
© 2013 danieljohnmusic.com
(check out the rest of the songs below!!)
claimed
by charity long, felicity white, & daniel john
i have tasted and seen
stood before kings and queens
but nothing compares to your glory
try to walk away
but your love makes me stay
there’s no escaping your story
claimed
i remain
safe
i will stay
i was ruined for less
even with some regrets
but nothing compares to your glory
these roots have gone deep
entangled but free
there’s no escaping your story
claimed
i remain
safe
i will stay
© 2013 danieljohnmusic.com & longitudestudios
(check out the rest of the songs below!!)
stand up
by daniel john
hopeful where this life could take you
the next moment tries to break you
takes your breath away
standing like a soldier so tall
suddenly you’re in the free fall
no hope left today
cause we all fall down sometimes
& the way back up is a climb
alone, we can’t win this fight
but together we stand up tonight
why get up to fall right back down
better to stay here on the ground
circumstance will always win
all your fight’s gone now diminished
every dream’s been left unfinished
asking where you’ve been
© 2013 danieljohnmusic.com
(check out the rest of the songs below!!)
with our lives (for my wife – w/ my kids as bgvs)
by danieljohn
i’ve got the melody
you’ve got the harmony
we can make this music
if we try
you sing the chorus, dear
i’ll play the notes i hear
we can make this music
if we try
we can make this music
with our lives
with our lives
the kids twirl, they sing & dance
you and i steal a glance
we can make this music
if we try
what we sing will make us strong
we all join in with the song
we can make this music
if we try
we can make this music
with our lives
© 2013 danieljohnmusic.com
(check out the rest of the songs below!!)
a lullaby (for my kids)
by danieljohn
goodnight, goodnight
the day is coming to a close
i kiss your cheeks
then we rub nose to nose
goodnight, goodnight
I run my fingers through your hair
and listen closely
as you whisper your prayers
goodnight my dear
i will take all your fears
carry them far
far from your door
there’s no worries anymore
goodnight, goodnight
as your eyes close for today
i will see you soon
then you will hear me say
good morning dear
i will take all your fears
carry them far
far from your door
there’s no worries anymore
© 2013 danieljohnmusic.com
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