1. |
Do You Remember?
02:12
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Do you remember when I loved you;
Back when your happiness changed mine?
The world was once dark and grey
But that changed the day I met you
Cause your smile would make it shine
Do you remember when I kissed you;
The way I held you in my arms?
The world was a distant place
As our love was graced and guided
And I’d keep your soul from harm
But now I’m stuck here with regret
Of all the memories and times we shared I can’t forget
Cause something inside makes me wanna hide from the love I used to know
And these feelings still haunt my thoughts, my soul
I can’t seem to let them go
Do you remember when I told you?
I told you that I needed time
But you didn’t wait for me
And when I could see you missing
I wished that you were still mine
But now I’m stuck here with regret
Of all the memories and times we shared I can’t forget
Cause something inside makes me wanna hide from the love I used to know
And these feelings still haunt my thoughts, my soul
I can’t seem to let them go
Do you remember when I loved you
Back when your happiness changed mine
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2. |
It's No Surprise
03:10
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I wish you’d get married tomorrow
So I’d never feel like tonight
Back on your hook, recast your line
Cause your feelings don’t reflect mine
And I never thought I’d be on your line again
I guess it doesn’t matter just how much time has been
Since the moment I loved you last, I thought I moved on, I’m proved wrong
I never should've gazed into your eyes, but I’ve always been a fool for you
So it’s no surprise that my hope still rests in you
It’s no surprise, that distance doesn’t matter your fondness never grew
Why can’t it just sink in
Cause it’s no surprise
Your love is what I can’t win
Some things are better left unsaid
And I learned that the hard way
When it blew up in my face
Another shot that I won’t chase
Yet I never want to lose to my pain again
I’m always trying too hard if there’s a game to win
But for once in my life I won’t, I need to move on, cause you’ve gone
On to better things and other guys, and holding on makes me a fool
So it’s no surprise that my hope still rests in you
It’s no surprise, that distance doesn’t matter your fondness never grew
Why can’t it just sink in
Cause it’s no surprise
Your love is what I can’t win
And I always talked you up in my mind as the girl I hoped you could be
But I’m done wishing you’ll be that for me
And still it’s no surprise that my hope still rests in you
It’s no surprise, that distance doesn’t matter your fondness never grew
Why can’t it just sink in
Cause it’s no surprise
Your love is what I can’t win
And I never thought I’d be on your line again
I guess it doesn’t matter just how much time has been
Since the moment I loved you last, I thought I moved on, I’m proved wrong
I never should've gazed into your eyes, but I’ve always been a fool for you
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3. |
Coffee
03:39
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I think that I’ll start drinking coffee every morning
Cause bitterness is something I have learned to crave
And my heart needs healing through a daily cup of morphine
Oh this broken heart’s got nothing left to save
Or maybe I’ll start drinking alcohol this instant
And drown my blood with toxins numbing all this pain
Cause a drunken heart can block out feeling reminiscent
And I know, my past mistakes leave me with all the blame
Now I’m stuck here with this hole
That I’ll try to fill inside me, leaving me with no control
Cause when you left, I hoped you’d come right back
But I didn’t wanna chase you
And still I try, to find me some piece of mind
But I can’t replace you
I think that I’ll start drinking coffee this morning
Cause it’s been too hard to wake up living here alone
And I’ll surely freeze this winter without you to hold me
Cause it’s plain to see that you’re not ever coming home
Now I’m stuck here with this hole
That I’ll try to fill inside me, leaving me with no control
Cause when you left, I hoped you’d come right back
But I didn’t wanna chase you
And still I try, to find me some piece of mind
But I can’t replace you
And when you left I felt so naïve
Because our love was all I believed
But I’ve learned that people are just people trying to make it through
And we all depend on something, and for me, that was you
Cause when you left, I hoped you’d come right back
But I didn’t wanna chase you
And still I try, to find me some piece of mind
But I can’t replace you x2
Background Vocals:
(Cause when you left I started to think I'll start drinking coffee
To warm my cold and empty heart and fill it with some coffee
Replace you with some coffee)
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4. |
Who You Are
03:30
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The way you smile scares me half to death
But it makes me feel alive the way you rob me of my breath
I’m not quite sure what draws you to my mind
But that’s what I’d like to find
I wanna know the stories behind your eyes
And what has gotten you this far?
Despite my struggle you took me by surprise
I wanna know just who you are
The way you melt my heart each time you sing
Oh it makes me wonder how you make me forget everything
Love is a labor that I’ll never comprehend
But I’ll slave until the end
I wanna know the stories behind your eyes
And what has gotten you this far?
Despite my struggle you took me by surprise
I wanna know just who you are
I wanna know exactly how I feel inside
Cause curiosity is difficult to hide
No matter what I do I’m always craving more
I think you’re what I’m looking for
I wanna know the stories behind your eyes
And what has gotten you this far?
Despite my struggle you took me by surprise
I wanna know just who you are
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5. |
This Moment
05:42
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When I first looked into your eyes
I was met with paradise
And as quickly as a smile lit up your face
I knew my heart was yours to take
Cause love is a puzzle
And we’ve both got a piece
We all start with just a half
And now ours is complete
And you held the key
That unlocked my soul
And I’ve waited so long
Now I finally know
That this is the moment
I’ve waited for my whole life
And your love is the only thing
That could ever feel this right
Right here, here in this moment with you
There’s nothing I could forget about a night like this
I will always love you
Like I do, here in this moment with you
I will swear on my life, til the day that I die
To always feel like I do
Here in this moment with you
When I wake in the morning
I wanna be right next to you
Whether sunshine or storming
There’s nothing we can’t sustain through
Yes this is the moment
I’ve waited for my whole life
And your love is the only thing
That could ever feel this right
Right here, here in this moment with you
There’s nothing I could forget about a night like this
I’ll always love you
Like I do, here in this moment with you
I will swear on my life, til the day that I die
To always feel like I do
Here in this moment with you
But In life there will be struggles that we’ll have to juggle
Rockblocks and rubble that we’ll have to rise above
But above it all we must fulfill our call
To take an obstacle and turn it into lessons learned and strengthened love
Cause you’re my best friend and my one true love
I will never say “I Love You” quite enough
Because just three words can’t possibly define
How I’ll always feel until the end of time
Right here, here in this moment with you
There’s nothing I could forget about a night like this
I will always love you
Like I do, here in this moment with you
I will swear on my life, til the day that I die
To always feel like I do
Here in this moment with you
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6. |
My Love
03:21
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My heart is stuck between
Sweeping up a damsel or waiting for a Queen
It’s taking too much time
To find a love that’s truly mine
I’ve been, looking for love in all the wrong places
Rushing the process, only leaves traces
On my heart, now broken apart, without love to fill the spaces
Now I’m, taking my time and I’m waiting in line
Praying to God that someday she’ll be mine
Now I see, it’s all meant to be, and I’ll wait here until I find
My love, my love, my love, my one true love
My love, my love, my love, my one true love
My queen will show her face
When i least expect it I'll fall into her grace
Until then I will wait
Because patience is the main proponent of fate
I’ve been, looking for love in all the wrong places
Rushing the process, only leaves traces
On my heart, now broken apart, without love to fill the spaces
Now I’m, taking my time and I’m waiting in line
Praying to God that someday she’ll be mine
Now I see, it’s all meant to be, and I’ll wait here until I find
My love, my love, my love, my one true love
My love, my love, my love, my one true love
It’s hard to trust it will all work out
When the love you lost fills you with such doubt
But I won’t give in, to the pressures I feel
Cause at the end of the line is a love that’s finally real
I’ve been, looking for love in all the wrong places
Rushing the process, only leaves traces
On my heart, now broken apart, without love to fill the spaces
Now I’m, taking my time and I’m waiting in line
Praying to God that someday she’ll be mine
Now I see, it’s all meant to be, and I’ll wait here until I find
My love, my love, my love, my one true love
My love, my love, my love, my one true love
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7. |
The Port
05:47
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I took my love down to the Port
Where the water rose as my breath fell short
And the lighthouse gazed upon us as we held hands by the sea
It had never seen perfection quite like her and me
We talked for hours through a screen window
When I snuck out late, in the middle of the night, I was jealous of her pillow
And the crickets sang around us as we whispered through the night
The song of heart’s desire was a tune I could recite
Oh, I can’t stop loving you
No, I can’t stop loving you
Oh, I can’t stop loving you
No, I can’t stop loving you
The stage was set, the lights were low
Like the love we shared: hidden, yet with a glow
And we sang along our favorite songs, of love through long distance
Cause reuniting always brings the path of least resistance
Oh, I can’t stop loving you
No, I can’t stop loving you
Oh, I can’t stop loving you
No, I can’t stop loving you
I lost my love down at the Port
And her ship set sail and headed forth
Still I check the coast, though it’s always clear, and yet these feelings still remain
Cause letting go is a concept that my brain just can’t retain
Oh, I can’t stop loving you
No, I can’t stop loving you
Oh, I can’t stop loving you
No, I can’t stop loving you
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8. |
All Of Me
03:44
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I thought I loved you in summer
My heart would swell I recall
I even thought that you might love me
But you felt nothing at all
So when you think back on what might have been
Remember that you pushed me away back then
You could have had all of me
Since the day we met I always dreamed of what we could be
Cause we make a perfect match, if I tear you are my patch
So why can’t you see?
That you could have had all of me
You were the girl that I dreamt of
And flaws were something you lacked
But now I see you just as you are
My whole perception has cracked
So when you think back on what might've been
Remember that you pushed me away back then
You could have had all of me
Since the day we met I always dreamed of what we could be
Cause we make a perfect match, if I tear you are my patch
So why can’t you see?
That you could have had all of me
So now how does it feel to know nothing about me?
I bet you’d act like you don’t care
But I know better
Oh I know better
Yeah I know better
I know so much better
Cause it’s so plain to see that baby
You could have had all of me
Since the day we met I always dreamed of what we could be
Cause we make a perfect match, if I tear you are my patch
So why can’t you see?
That you could have had all of me
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9. |
I'm Not In Love With You
04:14
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When you left so long ago, I was a mess
And I swore I’d never forget, the way you looked in that dress
And I dreamed of the day, when we’d reunite
And now that it’s near, something’s never felt so right
Cause now in my soul, is something I gave up coming true
I finally realized, I’m not in love with you
And we talked just yesterday, for the first time in years
And nothing feels like it has changed, but I can’t forget all of my tears
So you draw me in close, my guard starts to wear
You set my heart on fire, and then left me without a care
So now, girl, you’ll see, no longer a flame between us two
Now that I finally realized, I’m not in love with you
Like a moth that’s drawn to the lamp
My demise is by default
You’ll always be the lady, while I’m just a tramp
I thought you were the one that I’d always love
And for you I would’ve given it all
I miss how it used it be, when we were young
When I’d tell you I loved you more, but now I just bite my tongue
We’ll never be the same, we can’t just turn back the clock
You used to melt my heart, now it’s hardened like a rock
It’s sad but it’s true, the love we once had is through
And I finally realized, I’m not in love with you
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10. |
The Only One
04:52
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I can’t shake the peace in your eyes
As we'd lie together, the aqua left me paralyzed
The grace of your touch, so soft and sweet
I wrap my arms around you as we cuddle underneath the sheets
I cling on to the moments that we held so dear
We watched fireworks together celebrate New Years
Oh, it was freezing out as we watched them from a parking lot
And I can’t forget the moments when I held you dear
We had slumber parties with our friends in Freshman year
Oh, and we fit right together you head would rest upon my chest
And I never thought it would come crashing down on my head
But since it's been over there are things I never said
You are the only one who loves all I am
And the way you care is so blind
It’s clear to see you’re one of a kind
You are the only one I’ll miss over time
Cause now that you’re not mine
Will there be any love left to find?
I can’t shake the tears in your eyes
As it all was ending, you asked for one last kiss goodbye
And I still recall, my weak reply
When you asked for details, I couldn’t really pinpoint why
But I still cling on the moments that we held so dear
We went to Chula Vista where I played, you cheered
Oh, and we stayed for free, a weekend at a water park
And I can’t forget the moments when I held you dear
I kissed you on the lips and made our feelings clear
Oh, and we lit a flame with a futon kiss that made a spark
And I never thought it would come crashing down on my head
But since it's been over there are things I never said
You are the only one who loves all I am
And the way you care is so blind
It’s clear to see you’re one of a kind
You are the only one I’ll miss over time
Cause now that you’re not mine
Will there be any love left to find?
Will I ever find the one
To take my pain away?
I promise I’d give her the sun
If she would only stay
I pray that I will get a chance
To love with all I’ve got
I pray with all my heart and soul
God give me one more shot
Cause I need love so badly
Without it I’m insane
And I know you loved me madly
But I didn’t feel the same
And it scares me half to death
To finally let you go
So if this is my last breath
I think that you should know
You are the only one who loves all I am
And the way you care is so blind
It’s clear to see you’re one of a kind
You are the only one I’ll miss over time
Cause now that you’re not mine
Will there be any love left to
You are the only one who loves all I am
And the way you care is so blind
It’s clear to see you’re one of a kind
You are the only one I’ll miss over time
Cause now that you’re not mine
Will there be any love left to find?
Cause now that you’re not mine
Was yours the best love that I’ll ever find?
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11. |
Vulnerable
03:35
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I am fragile
And I have broken before
Tattered or torn a thousand times I’ll never lock down
My heart remains an open door
I was born to be in love
I’ll offer everything I am
We may break, but there is beauty in the rubble
Because love isn’t consummate
Until you’re vulnerable
I have courage
What’s meant to be will find a way
So I’m not afraid to go down swinging
To find the love of which I pray
I was born to be in love
I’ll offer everything I am
We may break, but there is beauty in the rubble
Because love isn’t consummate
Until you’re vulnerable
Life is too short
Not to be shared
Hearts may break
But they will repair
I was born to be in love
I’ll offer everything I am
We may break, but there is beauty in the rubble
Because love isn’t consummate
Until you’re vulnerable
I am fragile
And I have broken before
But that will never stop me from loving you
Cause darling I love you
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12. |
The Man I Wanna Be
05:04
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Another year has passed, it was so fleeting
A heart can only withstand so much beating
Now a broken man has finally gained direction
Hopes and dreams of a future life perfection
But what I need
Is to walk a path in which I do not lead
Give me courage to change what I can
Yet still accept that I’m just one man
With serenity guide me to notice the difference between
But I won’t come home
Til I’m the man I wanna be
For what I thirst can not be satisfied
Still a glass of water leaves me feeling dry
My intentions are bold, as I always was told
My head is in the sky
But what I need
Is to walk a path which I do not lead
Give me courage to change what I can
Yet still accept that I’m just one man
With serenity guide me to notice the difference between
But I won’t come home
Til I’m the man I wanna be
No I won't come home
Til I'm the man I wanna be
And this life I chase can be
Hard to reach and feel so empty
I’m broken and useless on my own
Still I ask you to take me as I am
And you love me in every way you can
You’re my saving grace, and I’ll never be alone
Give me courage to change what I can
Yet still accept that I’m just one man
With serenity guide me to notice the difference between
But I won’t come home
Til I’m the man I wanna be
No I won't come home
Til I'm the man I wanna be
Lead me on my way, please lead me
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Ben Vanden Boogaard Saint Paul, Minnesota
Ben Vanden Boogaard is a singer/songwriter homegrown from a Dutch village called Little Chute, Wisconsin. With influences comprising Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, Ed Sheeran, and John Mayer, among countless others, Ben produces heartfelt songs that combine elements of clever wordplay, dynamic hooks, and emotionally relatable content. ... more
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