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Something We’ll Survive(Jacob R. McGowen)[1st Verse]Grief can be a cruel and brutal thingIt can strike you in one momentBring you to your knees in painOh, it can give you madness and despairOh, it can leave you feeling hopelessFighting just to breathe for air [Chorus]But grief, it is a natural part of lifeOh, it is something…… Continue reading Something We’ll Survive

Over seven years ago, I was an usher at a movie theater. It feels like a lifetime ago, but every Monday and every Tuesday I would work from 11 am to 6 pm. I cleaned theaters, tore tickets, briefly worked in the box office, and I stood at the usher’s podium for every shift. At…… Continue reading All Choices Matter

I Can See the Road(Jacob R. McGowen) [1st Verse]I’ve spent a long timeWalking through the wildernessI’ve spent a long timeBearing a heavy load [Pre-Chorus]Oh, I’ve spent a long timeWalking though the wildernessI’ve spent a long timeBearing a heavy load [Chorus]But I can see the roadYes, I can see the roadA path given by GodI call…… Continue reading I Can See the Road

All to Me(Jacob R. McGowen)[1st Verse]You live so secludedYou walk aloneYou think you can live lifeAll on your own [Pre-Chorus]You’re mad at the worldBut more at yourselfYou’re desperate for hopeAnd desperate for help [Chorus]Come, have a meal of grace with MeLet me redeem you and set you freeI can supply all that you needIf you…… Continue reading All To Me

Is It All A Movie?(Jacob R. McGowen) [1st Verse]They say they’re wearing masksBut are they?They’ve all been dealt withWhere’s the proof?They say we’re living through a battleYet, when will this war be through? [Pre-Chorus]They say the storm it is upon usThat Q posts are a source of truthThey say that we have all been lied…… Continue reading Is It All A Movie?

My Truest Inspiration(Jacob R. McGowen) [1st Verse]Who gets me out of bed each morning?Who keeps me stable in my fights?Who is my hope when I have sorrow?Whose angels keep me safe at night? [Pre-Chorus]Who is the Rock on which I stand on?Who gives me gifts to use and share?It’s not a sister, friend, or brotherIt…… Continue reading My Truest Inspiration

She Liked That Island Too(Jacob R. McGowen) [1st Verse]Born of the state of New JerseyShe never had it real hardHer father worked in Big PharmaHer mother was into art {Pre-Chorus}Her mother, she would tell her”Meryl, you can surely succeedIf you’d apply your mind, thenYou can achieve all your dreams” [Chorus]The devil wore Prada and(she liked…… Continue reading She Liked That Island Too

I’ve Had Enough (Of This Place) – Remix(Jacob R. McGowen) [1st Verse]I’m tired of the chaosI see on T.V.I’m tired of divisionAnd of anxiety [Pre-Chorus]And I’m tired of the voicesThat drive me insaneAnd I’m longing for heavenAnd I’m weary and drained [Chorus}I’ve had enough of this placeI’ve had enough of this placeI think that I,…… Continue reading I’ve Had Enough (Of This Place) -Remix

Higher Truth(Jacob R. McGowen) [1st Verse]PawPaw, he watched his TV all day(First CNN and then Fox News)At 5 years old, I hated watching OJ(And wanted to watch my cartoons) [Pre-Chorus]As I got older, the news became a plague(Dividing homes, dividing friends)Presenting doom and gloom all day(Promoting views and what’s true to them) [Chorus]Misinformation’s just a…… Continue reading Higher Truth

Why You Say (It Is Well)(Jacob R. McGowen)[1st Verse]You really lost it allOn such a tragic dayHelene, it came in fallAnd stole your home away [Pre-Chorus]You lost your mom and dadYour town, your familyYet, you chose to stand tallAnd you chose to believe [Chorus]How can you still have hope?How can you still go on?How can…… Continue reading Why You Say (It Is Well)