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Decisions

by Nick Slayton

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1.
Hard Times 05:23
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Hard Times Things never go your way No one hears what you say You’re never good enough You might as well give up “Fortune never falls on me” “It won’t work out, wait and see” No one’s ever on your side Surprise your car has died Hard times will come and go Storms come the wind will blow Who you are, what you believe Will begin to show Hard times will come for sure I pray your faith endures Do you have the faith To let God be God You just lost your job You’re stressed and so you shop Everything is never enough Filling life with empty stuff No one ever does things right Just complain, just sit tight You’re always meddling You’re always gossiping Hard times come and go Storms will come the wind will blow Who you are, what you believe Will begin to show Hard times will come for sure I pray your faith endures Do you have the faith To let God be God over you Solo Hard times come and go Storms will come the wind will blow Who you are, what you believe Will begin to show Hard times will come for sure I pray your faith endures Do you have the faith To let God be God over you Hard times come and go Storms will come the wind will blow Who you are, what you believe Will begin to show Hard times will come for sure I pray your faith endures Do you have the faith To let God be God over you
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Listen to You 03:40
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Listen Listen closely, be slow to speak God resists the proud, be full of humility Be careful when you follow your heart Unrighteous anger is tearing us apart Spread some kindness Spread some peace Spread some joy Let faithfulness never cease Listen to me, I’ll listen to you Hear me out, I’ll hear you too Walk with me, I’ll walk with you Take my hand, and we’ll get through First reactions can cause much harm Stop for a moment, just let go and disarm You may learn you’re not always right Every comment won’t have to be a fight Spread some joy Spread some peace Spread some patience Let kindness never cease Give me love, I’ll love you too Give me patience, I’ll be patient with you Be full of goodness, I’ll be good to you Give me gentleness, I’ll be gentle to you Solo Listen to me, I’ll listen to you Hear me out, I’ll hear you too Walk with me, I’ll walk with you Take my hand, and we’ll get through Give me love, I’ll love you Give me patience, I’ll be patient with you Be full of goodness, I’ll be good to you Give me gentleness, I’ll be gentle to you
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Ready to Leave 05:40
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Ready to Leave How could I be the one Who gets to raise you How could I love someone As much as I love you I wasn’t ready to be What you needed from me Now I hope you can see God has grown, God has changed me I’m so proud of what you are Through my eyes you’re shinning stars Now I see, you’ve grown And you're ready to leave I can’t imagine saying goodbye We gave our best, we didn’t just try Oh believe You’re the best gift, we could receive I remember the first time That I say you Your mother glowing with joy And I came unglued So much love in one room You were too young to consume So much time on our side Take our hands we will be your guides I’m so proud of who you are Through my eyes you’re shinning stars Now I see, you’ve grown And you're ready to leave I can’t imagine saying goodbye We gave our best, we didn’t just try Oh believe You’re the best gift we could receive Solo Now that you’re ready to leave Oh I can't believe That as you continue to grow Keep your trust in Christ alone I’m so proud of who you are Through my eyes you’re shinning stars Now I see, you’ve grown And you're ready to leave I can’t imagine saying goodbye We gave our best, we didn’t just try Oh believe You’re the best gift we could receive I’m so proud of who you are Through my eyes you’re shinning stars Now I see, you’ve grown And you're ready to leave Solo
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Ludington 05:04
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Ludington Head north, highway 31 Let’s take a break, let’s have some fun The car is packed, kids crammed in the back They're always asking if “we’re there yet?” Honeymoons, or a weekend break Stay inside or take a dip in the lake So many childhood memories Had to pass them on to my kids you see Theres so many places in this world You can see But when all is said and done We always choose Ludington Well the state parks just five miles away But its always full and so we never stay On the side of the road there’s always fire wood The beaches are a scene right out of Hollywood The Badger leaves at 9:00 The House of Flavors never stop A little town with so much history So much to do for you and me We found the stairs back in ’92 Theres always something to make things new Morning Fishing on Hamlin Lake I never catch the fish I’m always late Theres so many places in this world We can see But when all is said and done We always choose Ludington Well the state parks just five miles away But its always full and so we never stay On the side of the road there’s always fire wood The beaches are a scene right out of Hollywood Take a walk to the Lighthouse, hold tight to the rails Or visit the pier and watch the big ship sail Take a walk on the beach morning, noon or night We can watch the sun going out of sight Solo Well the state parks just five miles away But its always full and so we never stay On the side of the road there’s always fire wood The beaches are a scene right out of Hollywood Take a walk to the Lighthouse, hold tight to the rails Or visit the pier and watch the big ship sail Take a walk on the beach morning, noon or night We can watch the sun going out of sight
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Forever with You 03:53
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Forever With You Walking alone on this empty road What was I thinking, why’d I let you go? I was selfish, always thinking of me Thought parting ways was what meant to be Now I see, my choices were wrong I wish we, were together this long Now I want, what we could’ve been I messed up, I wish I would’ve seen I always knew we were meant to be Letting go was the worst thing for me I wish I could change reality I wanna be with you for eternity Now I see, my choices were wrong I wish we, were together this long Now I want, what we could’ve been I messed up, I wish I would’ve seen Solo I just woke up, it was all a dream We’re together like it should have been Now I see, we made it through You never gave up on, I never gave up on you In your arms, I’ll never leave And we’re stuck together and I’m happy to be With you Forever, forever, forever With you Forever, forever, forever With you
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Last Time Around 05:47
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Last Time Around I worked so hard Trying to please you I think so hard Trying to see you through There’s only a few that see Maybe I should set myself free Yeah just set myself free This could be my last time around I won’t get fooled again Where’s the love? Where’s the crowd? I have been fooled again This could be my last time around I won’t get fooled again Where’s the love? Where’s the crowd? I have been fooled again I thought I’d be good enough for you No acknowledgment anything was new I thought you would be, be there for me But I’m all alone and I cannot believe This could be my last time around I won’t get fooled again Where’s the love? Where’s the crowd? I have been fooled again This could be my last time around I won’t get fooled again Where’s the love? Where’s the crowd? I have been fooled again Solo I worked so hard Trying to make you smile You know I'll be back in awhile This can’t be my last time around So what if I’m fooled again Theres the love, there’s the crowd I’ve been a fool again This can’t be my last time around So what if I’m fooled again Theres the love, there’s the crowd I’ve been a fool again This can't be my last time around Theres the love theres the crowd This can't be my last time around Theres the love theres the crowd
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Persevere 07:03
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Persevere I watch the world succeed As I fall apart Everything works out Right from the start I watch them rise And never fall Sometimes I struggle to Remember my call To trust in Christ Keep my mind on Him And trust in His words To fight the battle of sin I feel so lost inside I need to stop and rewind Cause my heart my flesh may fail But those who trust God will prevail In the end, we will see Christ on His throne for eternity When everything seems to fall apart How we live will reveal our hearts This may seem, so severe But with trust in the Lord we will persevere I see the world make it through When life gets hard I see them rise through The rain and the fog Wealth and health, Seem to follow them around Fancy cars, with all the whistles and sounds Envy has taken my eyes from You And the things with substance For me that You do You’ll never leave my side Christ will be my guide Cause my heart my flesh may fail But those who trust God will prevail In the end, we will see Christ on His throne for eternity When everything seems to fall apart How we live will reveal our hearts This may seem, so severe But with trust in the Lord we will persevere I almost lost my grip I almost took a sip I almost gave up and gave in Christ won’t let go Of those He was given Solo You’re Always with me You see me through In times of trial Your Word is truth In times of trial Your Word is truth My trust is in Him I trust in His truth Cause my heart my flesh may fail But those who trust God will prevail In the end, we will see Christ on His throne for eternity When everything seems to fall apart How we live will reveal our hearts This may seem, so severe But with trust in the Lord we will persevere Cause my heart my flesh may fail But those who trust God will prevail In the end, we will see Christ on His throne for eternity When everything seems to fall apart How we live will reveal our hearts This may seem, so severe But with trust in the Lord we will persevere
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Did You Know? 04:08
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Did you Know? Did you know? Do you know? Words can hurt They can sting Did you see? Can you see? Things you said Hurt me Life can be shaped by things That others do, where’s the blame Does it fall on me Does it fall on you You cut me deep What do I do? Did you know? Do you know? Jokes can hurt They can sting Did you see? Can You see? When you laugh I’m hurting Life can be shaped by things That others do, where’s the blame Does it fall on me Does it fall on you You cut me deep What do I do? Did you know? Do you know? Did you see? Can you see? I’m moving on I’m moving on Forgiveness is, it is the key Life can be shaped by things That others do, where’s the blame Does it fall on me Does it fall on you You cut me deep Now what do I do? Life can be shaped by things That others do, where’s the blame Does it fall on me Does it fall on you You cut me deep What do I do?
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Without You 08:55
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Without You I used to try to push you away Don’t hear the hurtful things I say Cause I’m sure, and I know I can put on quite a show Emotions can be hidden by fear I don’t say the things you want to hear Sometimes my heart is made of stone But I never want to be alone I’m so lost without you I could never live without you I can’t be without you I’m so in love with you I came so close to losing you To make that choice I’d be a fool I wish I could've been the man you deserved Our roads always seem to have a curve Don’t always know what to say What’s on my mind everyday Broken hearts, closed doors I’m so thankful that we don’t keep score I’m so lost without you I could never live without you I can’t be without you I’m so in love with you Solo I used to think I want to be alone I used to never want to come home Can’t change my past mistakes After two years I hit the brakes Never realized how much was at stake You always gave, I only would take Love can be full of heartaches God keep us together, for both our sakes I’m so lost without you I could never live without you I can’t be without you I’m so in love with you I’m so lost without you I could never live without you I can’t be without you I’m so in love with you Solo
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Decisions 06:47
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Decisions Last night I stayed out too late My choices caused some heavy weight I’ve got too much on my mind Should’ve looked ahead or saw the signs I thought I had it under control Not so much now I’m paying the toll I never thought things would be this way Life caught up now it’s time to pay Should I stay? Should I go? Should I drink? Should I smoke? Should I say yes? Or should I say no? Do I believe? Or do I just know? The fog is thick, and I’ve lost my vision There’s gonna a be a massive collision I can’t live with all this division It’s time to make the right decisions? Last night I should’ve stayed home Instead I left you all alone At the moment when I had a choice I didn’t listen to that One still voice That was telling me I was wrong I was weak when I should’ve been strong Next time I’m gonna do things right My heart has changed I’ll be there tonight Should I stay? Should I go? Should I answer? Will anyone know? Should I say yes? Or should I say no? Do I believe? Or do I just know? The fog is thick, I’ve lost my vision There’s gonna a be a massive collision I can’t live with this division It’s time to make the right decisions? Solo Should I stay? Should I go? Should I answer? Will anyone know? Should I say yes? Or should I say no? Do I believe? Or do I just know? The fog is thick, and I’ve lost my vision There’s gonna a be a massive collision I can’t live with this division It’s time to make the right decisions? The right decisions The right decisions
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Midnight 07:07
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Midnight I was all alone Why was wasn’t I afraid My thoughts along with me I was left to be And then, I saw your face I saw you in my head You weren’t beside me But maybe that’s what I need Will she ever know me? Will we ever be? I’m used to isolation & fear Should I let you in, should I let you near? Solo Thinking about you, on my way What was I thinking? I called you today You turned me down, did you make a mistake Should I see you, or should I stay away Confusion surrounds me Who am I becoming It’s time to make my way I need to find out, on this highway Will she ever know me? Will we ever be? I’m used to isolation & fear Should I let you in, should I let you near? Maybe I shouldn’t fight I need the answers tonight Maybe I’m making this hard I need to let down my guard Solo
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Time 08:08
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Time Your faith is in empty things What feels right, what feels sane What will you do, when it’s over? You try to make me think All is well you’re not on the brink Your worldview is lip synced Your compassion will not save Your ideas, everything you gave Your works, are all in vain There’s a problem that needs to be Addressed by all, and you will see It will affect, your destiny Life is too short To waste time If you blink It will pass you by You cry for the orphaned child Your heart breaks for the animals in the wild Gives you peace, makes you feel alive You give money to the man on the road You’re so much better than others you know All is well, you must be good to go There’s always something missing inside What’s the purpose, why are you alive? You feel so good, but you’re dead inside What’s the reason, how do you know? Where to start, which direction to go Deep down, you know, there’s something more Life is too short To waste time If you blink It will pass you by Life is too short To waste time What will you do With this moment in time? Don’t get me wrong I know what’s right I’ve been there before that’s how I know If I let you go on believing All these things you’ve been deceived in I wouldn’t be showing you love The things I say, will sound made up You may not like the things you’re hearing Everyday your time is disappearing You may have believed a lie Life is too short, to waste time We all will reap what we’ve sown What your faith is in will eventually show There’ll be no excuse as you stand at His throne Every sinful thought and deed will need to be atoned You may have believed a lie Life is too short, to waste time Life is too short To waste time If you blink It will pass you by Life is too short To waste time What will you do With this moment in time? Life is too short To waste Time

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Decisions,

In 2009, I wrote a paper for a college class called ‘Decisions’. The paper was something that came from observing characters in movies, TV, & documentaries, that made one small decision and it would ruin everything the character truly wanted in their life. Whether that be a parent trying to reconnect with their child, someone wanting to move past something that was causing harm to them, or maybe wanting to get out of a reckless lifestyle. But one little moment usually ruins what they know is right or best for them. Usually there’s a lot of horrible decisions made that build up to that one choice that really makes things blow up for them.

So I starting somewhat judging these characters by saying if they would’ve done this or that differently then everything would have worked out right for them. But then I realized that I’m the same as these characters I’m thinking it would be so easy to not make the wrong choice. Usually never the exact same circumstances, but we all make decisions every day that will affect us in one way or another. So I began obsessing over the choices I’d made in my own life in the past and what were the consequences I was paying for those decisions. Right around that time I started regularly thinking that right now, is the moment I can change, not the past or the future. So I needed to start making decisions that I would not regret for the rest of my life. Over the next three years I really started to focus on what I could do to not live in guilt, stress, anxiety, and even sin. I was entering my 30’s at that time and I wanted to make the next decade better than my 20’s.

Big decisions usually get the most thought and reflection, and they should. But I really believe we need to treat all of our choices with great care, will this make things better for me? Worse for me? Will it affect the ones I love? And is this decision going to glorify God? Will this help me grow in Christ? Things that I used to think were important and part of who I was over the last decade started to be revealed as what they really were. Usually selfishness, and just being stuck in a pattern that really didn’t reflect who I was. It happens. We need to be mindful of everything we do. It’s okay to think everything through, and make a right decision.
Thankfully God is faithful to complete His work in those who put their trust in Him.

-Nick Slayton 2019

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Nick Slayton Ann Arbor, Michigan

Nick Slayton's music explores life experiences. Growing up, finding truth, managing life, and finally finding contentment in life. Written from personal experiences, including the highs and lows. Come along for the ride!
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