Breakdown
By Michael Levine

All of these walls that we create
They make us feel that we are safe.
But I have longed to see your face.

How many lines are we to cross
Until the wrong side pays the cost
And still the right side will have lost?

CHORUS:
All these lines between us Breakdown when we look through each others' eyes.
All these walls between us Breakdown when we look for a compromise

You know our world's a smoking gun
That both our fingerprints are on
We both accuse the guilty one

How many teachings come between us
When were they taught; who were the teachers?
And who are we to say we're right?

CHORUS:
All these lines between us Breakdown when we look through each others' eyes.
All these walls between us Breakdown when we look for a compromise.
All these lies between us Breakdown when we look through the thin disguise.
I can see these lines will Breakdown when we look past what's "wrong or right."

All these lines, they could go straight from heart to heart.
Still we turn them sideways and divide…

For how long can I remain a bitter tongue that says nothing?
I cannot stay alone and think it will be OK.
Still we try to speak aloud, but nothing comes, we're too proud.
All these things that come between us, let them melt away.

CHORUS:
All these lines between us Breakdown when we look through each others eyes.
All these walls between us Breakdown when we look for a compromise.
All these lies between us Breakdown when we look through the thin disguise
I can see these lines will Breakdown when we see that they're in our minds.

Survival
By Michael Levine

If I had one last chance would I stay alive
Or would I risk my life, take that chance, my true desire 
Oooh

In the middle of running I had to decide if I should run on by
That voice that was calling from deep within my mind
Something was trying to call…

Can it be survival is my Enemy
Is he not my rival; I will not be deceived
If I don't fight this battle I will never be as strong
To fight for what I love.

In the middle of falling I had to decide if I should wake or die
But I couldn't fear falling; no more could I deny
Some strange desire to fall….

Can it be survival is my Enemy
Is he not my rival; I will not be deceived
If I don't fight this battle I will never be as strong
(To) fight for what I love.

Can it be survival is my Enemy
Is he not my rival; I will not be deceived
I've played it safe for so long that the memory is gone
(Of)  what I'm living for

Campfire
by Michael Levine

Well, your campfire hasn't seemed so tall.
Could it be that you're burning out?
I have seen you glow so brightly before.

We've all got another turn coming.
We've all got a fire inside.
We've all got embers that are glowing.
And soon they will ignite.

But you need to understand
The ups and downs are planned
To give your spark a chance to glow
In the dark…

CHORUS:
Everybody wants a brighter flame.
You've got another coming.
Everybody wants a winning game.
You've got another coming.
Everybody wants to have their turn.
You've got another coming.
Nobody's campfire burns
Bright all night.

Well your ashes have almost burned to dust
As if you have not yet earned your own trust.
I have seen you be so bold and so just.

We've all got another turn coming.
We've all got a fire inside.
We've all got embers that are glowing.
And soon they will ignite.

But you need to understand
There is a greater Plan
That gives your spark a chance to show
What's in your heart…
CHORUS

Remembered
By Michael Levine

Leaves fall, and I wonder how long
Will the trees be left standing,
Standing tall; will they outlast spring and fall,
Summer, winter, you and me?

As I walk through these woods out in the dark
I hear echoes of laughter
Everyone in these woods will soon be gone;
What will they want remembered?

When your body and mine fall down to the ground
What will be remembered?
When the laughter floats up and tears flow to the ground
What will be remembered?
And who will know
That I loved you so?

So I write, hoping this will make our lives
More immortal than yesterday
In this song is a Universe so strong
You and I can live forever.

When your body and mine fall down to the ground
What will be remembered?
When the laughter floats up and tears flow to the ground
What will be remembered?
And who will know
That I loved you so?

And if a man falls down and no one's there to see
Does he really fall down?
And if a man falls down and no one's there to see
Does he really fall down?

When your body and mine fall down to the ground
What will be remembered?
When the laughter floats up and tears flow to the ground
What will be remembered?

Explode Into Pieces
By Michael Levine

I keep running away from myself.
No one stops me 'til I am in hell.
If I don't leave here, then where will I be
In ten years or longer?  This will haunt me.

All these thoughts come
No way to decide

I keep stalling when I need to leave
This voice calling never lets me be
If I stay here then how will know
What's my future? Which way do I go?

All these thoughts come
No way to decide

CHORUS:
I need to rush
Cause if not I'll just
Explode into pieces
Nowhere to hide
If I don't decide
I'll explode into pieces

I keep running away from myself
No one stops me 'til I am in hell
If I don't leave here, then where will I be
If my future never lets me be.

All these thoughts come
No way to decide

CHORUS (2X)
Gotta get away!
Gotta get away!
Gotta get away!
Gotta get away!

Smile & Grin
By Michael Levine & Bain Mattox

All these days pass me by
In a rush of all the things I meant to do
Am I strange?  Deadweight?
Did I let it slip into oblivion?

CHORUS:
All these comforts they will smile at you and grin,
And pull you in

All these escapes - do they pay?
Or do I just float away into nothingness
Or is it peace, or is it love?
Is it hell or is it heaven I like?

CHORUS

Bent down, locked out
I look into the sky and then
Feel the love, the healing rain
Coming down on my skin

If it touches too hard
Will it freeze or melt these scars
If it heals in the dark then it's allright
Allright

CHORUS

Butterfly
By Michael Levine

What I wouldn't give to be with you for another day having you to hold on to.
Here you are my little butterfly, if I set you free, will you spread your wings and fly?

As we step into our lives, though we will be apart, we will be all right.
But do we go straight to our dreams, or do we need a little bit of time to grieve?

CHORUS:
You go back to your old hometown and cry.
You go back to your old hometown
To hide until you settle down.
If your wings don't seem to lift you up,
Then go to your cocoon and stay.

I have something to give to you -- the knowledge that I'll be there when you need me to.
Though we'll be many miles apart, we'll be with each other in soul and heart.

CHORUS

They say when a butterfly flaps its wings then miles away it changes things.
The subtle touch of the wind on the ocean gives me the chills as I feel your emotion.

Wordless (She’s Dreaming Now)
By Michael Levine

One night as we lay in bed
Holding each other, I found
I had a clear head
Feeling no longer any doubt.
I looked at her face
Far off in slumber
With dreams that we shared.
I wanted to wake her up,
but I paused…

I lay there awake
Feeling my heartbeat grow loud…
How long could I wait
I need to tell her now.
The clock struck three
And though it was silent
It rang in my head.
I reached to wake her up,
But I paused…

I’ll offer my insides
When I talk to her,
Praying she’ll understand
And feel a feeling that is so right
But it scares me to death.
The truth will daze her,
But silence is stranger.
All in a night I’ll say the words.
No longer the safety
Of my confusion,
Only intrusion
Will break the silence…

(Go on say the words, tell her how you feel…)

But she’s dreaming now; I can’t break her heart in bed.
But she’s dreaming now; I can’t break her heart in bed.
But she’s dreaming now; I can’t break her heart in bed.
But she’s dreaming now; I can’t break her heart in bed.

Closed Eyes
By Michael Levine

Could I walk on the ocean if I dream it at nighttime?
Would I drown in emotion if I see it in my mind?

Could I run
If I dream away?
Could I run?
If I scream, “Away!”

If I follow my senses will it lead me to Heaven?
All these sexual blisses, do they feed my religion?

Could I come
If I dream away
Could I come
To those Gates someday?

How come I feel my spiritual freedom trapped in closed eyes?
It goes on and on and on…

If I follow my senses would it bring us closer?
All these sexual blisses, do they make us holier?

Could I come?
Could I come?
Could I come?
How come I feel my spiritual freedom trapped in my mind’s eye?
It’s gone, it’s gone, it’s gone…

Could I come
If I dream away
Could I come
To those Gates someday?

Credits Rolling By
By Michael Levine

Walking towards the sunset, credits rolling by
I thought this was my movie 'til I saw those words in the sky
The hero gets top billing, so where the hell am I?
Somewhere with the extras who fade in time.

Inspired to play the part I practiced all my lines
Was sure I had them down and I stepped in the spotlight
But somewhere in the role I must have lost control
Now the show is over and the writers are gone.

CHORUS:
Oh the screen is bare; the crew has all gone home.
Caught in a role with no screen to be on,
I don't know which way to go.
I can't seem to find a script to define just
Who I should be now.
I remember a time when I wrote my own lines;
Could I write them again for myself?
Oh the screen is bare
Now I am alone.

Someone at home is watching, about to fall asleep.
About to change the channel or turn off their TV.
But I'm trapped here in this movie; will someone press rewind?
Can I please start over and do it right?

CHORUS:
Oh the screen is bare; the crew has all gone home.
Caught in a role with no screen to be on,
I don't know which way to go.
I can't seem to find a script to define just
Who I should be now.
But I remember a time when I wrote my own lines;
Could I write them again for myself?
Oh the screen is bare
Now I can move on.

There's a Writer within us all
Who will give us our greatest roles
If we only let it go
And enjoy the show.

There's a Writer above it all
Who will give us our greatest roles
If we only let it go
And enjoy the show.