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Reflections

by Garrison Ulrich

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1.
Once around the world You wish you could go back The medal that you earned Or Shiny silver plaque The folks you met along the way The places you wish you could stay Some of us don’t really like the ocean We'll all have to see it once again We turn back to the things we can't escape from Every now and then Once you know you're in You know you can't go back And soon you're caught again The innocence you lack No matter what they say to you You know there's nothing you can't do. Some of us don't think we have emotion We'll all end up crying in the end We turn back to the things we can't escape from Every now and then Every now and then Cryin in the end We'll all end up cryin in the end <whistling> Some of us don’t really like the ocean We'll all have to see it once again We turn back to the things we can't escape from Every now and then Every now and then.
2.
From Here 04:44
(v1) It kind of just appeared When I couldn't see I can't see through my tears Is this who I'm to be? I've worked so hard to get this far, and now I'm here But I never saw this in the stars throughout my years They all said I should celebrate, but I'm feeling down If only I knew (chorus) What happens now? Will I come around? What happens now that the road seems clear? 'Cause I still don't know where I go from here (v2) I feel like I am fading Even though my future's so bright I'd love to go crusading But it's no use, try as I might I've worked so hard to get this far, and now I'm here But I never saw this in the stars throughout my years They all said I should celebrate, but I'm feeling down If only I knew (repeat chorus) (piano solo) I've worked so hard to get this far, and now I'm here But I never saw this in the stars throughout my years They all said I should celebrate, but I'm feeling down What should I do? (repeat chorus) From here... Where do I go from here?
3.
(v1) Marching on, we try again another go But no avail, not even close One by one, new ideas come and go We always try to make the most If we keep on keeping on, we'll reach our destiny And we're never giving up, 'cause 1, 2, (chorus) Three is family, there's a 'we', not just a 'me' You see, we can be what we want in a life so free And we, we can see every single possibility, oh Three's not just a crowd Three's a team (v2) Always seems we'd come up short, without our marks Memories are made with scars Look around, there's so many different ways But you can't see very far If we keep on keeping on, we'll reach our destiny And we're never giving up, 'cause 1, 2, (repeat chorus) 'Oh's (chorus2) Three is all we need, there's a 'we', not just a 'me' You see, we can be what we want in a life so free And we, we can see every single possibility, oh Three's not just a crowd Three's a team, three's a team, oh 'Oh's
4.
In Your Eyes 03:11
(v1) Loneliness can get to you when you meet somebody new Out of all the things I know of you, I guess I still don't have a clue Simple as the song I sing, but I don't know what to do Turn on the light, stray from the night (chorus) Would you dance with me again, even if we have already Would you take another chance, but not because you have too many Would you want the song to last, as the time flies by Well could you hold that thought, cause I got myself lost...in your eyes (v2) Here I ramble on again, about how I feel I could see you in my mind before, and now you're wonderfully real Step, out and twirl, hold for awhile On go the lights, but leave with a smile (repeat chorus) (bridge) In your eyes, in your eyes And I cannot find my way back to reality I'm so lost, in your eyes And I think that I could be there for eternity And I don't mind (repeat chorus) In your eyes
5.
Soon 02:48
(v1) Would it be alright if I'm not home tonight, Would it be okay if I'm not home today, Give me just a little bit of time To rid myself of all the straight lines, Cause I'm in the mood for the kind of road that winds, (chorus 1) Cause everything is dandy knowing momma's at the wheel, Who could've ever known the wind was so real, Driving down the road is like climbing up the stairs cause, Hey, can't wait 'til we get there, Hey, can't wait 'til we get there, (v2) Do me a favor and call me in the morning, Cause I can't really wait to hear the sound of your musical (musical) voice, I'm sorry in advance if I'm still asleep, But hey, you can still leave a message at the beep, I'll call you right back if I'm not out of range, (repeat chorus 1) (chorus 2) All I can do is think about you, As I look at the window at the beautiful view, Cause heading back home is like being in my dreamland, Hey, I know you're gonna be there, Hey, I know you're gonna be there, (bridge) Soon, soon, soon, I'll be there, soon, (repeat chorus 1 & 2)
6.
(v1) Take my hand, jump the wall Cross the line, walk the hall Take your time, hold the phone Save a life, but risk your own Ohhhh... (chorus 1) Tell the truth, did you go the distance? Did you fulfill your dream? Let me know if you feel the difference In efforts to part the seams In efforts to live your dreams (v2) Make the call, break a heart Mend a tear just to rip apart Here we go, count to ten Play the game just to lose again Ohhhh... (repeat chorus 1) (chorus 2) Find a friend and you share a lifetime They will keep you in line Make mistakes, though you try to listen You know you'll learn in time (repeat chorus 1 twice)
7.
Reality 05:38
(v1) Worlds so far apart Hearts hung out to dry She'll have my regards I just wish we had time It's been much too long Since I've her eyes Trying to let go Was never on my mind (chorus) But who can tell lies from reality When everyone sees the same? And who can spell out the miles of the galaxies When there's just too much space? And there's just too much space (v2) Listen to your words Or they will pass you by Everyone who heard Will see right through your lies It's not hard to imagine yourself out in space Floating with the stars But with everything that happens, happening all around you It's just not who you are (repeat chorus) (bridge) Would you turn your back on everything you know? And not look back, and not know where to go? (v3) Worlds so far apart Hearts hung out to dry She'll have my regards She's always on my mind (repeat chorus)
8.
September 02:49
<v1> Figure out Why it is I can't just shout it out "She's a beautiful girl!" And so let'em know. Put my voice into the air, But it's a cruel world I know; I know. <chorus> Ever since I met you You know I never ever let you down Just make some sound. Sometimes I can't take it; You would be my blanket. And you may be just a girl, But you stand out from all the others In this world. <v2> I turn to stone I'm clueless when I hear you on the telephone I don't know what to say I got to slow it down Kick it down a notch and try to stay in bounds. Got a keep it in play I know; I know. <repeat chorus> <bridge> I would sail across the ocean And repeat in slow motion Just to say "you're beautiful" I can be your prince charming Would never be harming You know, You know. You know <outro> Looking into your eyes Made me realize That they never stay the same They're constantly getting prettier Every day.
9.
Alone 04:49
(v1) Time in the park, turn down the stress bar to low, Time in the gym, make the adrenalin flow, All that it's worth eventually will fade away, The time that it takes is the time you have less in your way, (pre-chorus) You can't settle down when your mind's free to roam And there's no one around to bring you back home, (chorus) So sing la da da da da da da da da When it appears that you are all alone, So sing la da da da da da da da da It's something to do on your own, (v2) Strange how we find all these ways just to lie to ourselves, We say that we're fine, it turns out we're not doing well, And in the end, half of us breakdown and cry, All I can say is that I just keep wondering why, (repeat pre-chorus) (repeat chorus) (bridge) What will you do when you know that your luck is all out? What will you say when you don't know what they're talking about? (repeat chorus)
10.
(v1) Take my hand, jump the wall Cross the line, walk the hall Take your time, hold the phone Save a life, but risk your own Ohhhh... (chorus 1) Tell the truth, did you go the distance? Did you fulfill your dream? Let me know if you feel the difference In efforts to part the seams In efforts to live your dreams (v2) Make the call, break a heart Mend a tear just to rip apart Here we go, count to ten Play the game just to lose again Ohhhh... (repeat chorus 1) (chorus 2) Find a friend and you share a lifetime They will keep you in line Make mistakes, though you try to listen You know you'll learn in time (repeat chorus 1 twice)
11.
Birdsong 04:47
(v1) It's just so simple, a simple song But not so simply beautiful as you as are No, not by far One plus one isn't you and I, Cause I'm just one and you catch every eye She's So Shy (bridge1) Listen to the music in the sky Feel it flowing through you as you fly Softly as a whispered lullaby She's So Shy (chorus1) Everybody says you don't stand out Well, now I know that they were wrong There's too many ways to describe you So, I'll just sing you a birdsong (v2) Your way with creatures and animals And how you reach them, take them into your home Nobody knows Your kindness may show them who you are But they will never see the light or the stars You're bright as a star (repeat bridge1) Listen to the music in the sky Feel it flowing through you as you fly Softly as a whispered lullaby She's So Shy (chorus2) Everybody says you don't stand out Well, now I know that they were wrong None of your animals could tell you But you can hear it in birdsong (bridge2) La, la, la la la la x4 (bridge3) Don't you hide Don't you see? Please don't hide from me, from me (repeat chorus1) Everybody says you don't stand out Well, now I know that they were wrong There's too many ways to describe you So, I'll just sing you a birdsong (repeat bridge2) La, la, la la la la x4
12.
Momentum 02:50
(v1) He said to her "Why are you up so late?" She said to him "I think I could ask the same." She came to realize that they're the only ones to blame He came to realize that life isn't just a game (chorus) He took the rules and bent 'em I guess he just lost momentum (v2) You can do whatever you want you life Put on your slippers and simply walk outside Use your time however you think is right But pay the price when you know you stayed up all night (chorus 2) You took the rules and bent 'em I guess you just lost momentum (v3) He said to her "Why are you up so late?" She said to him "I'm tired of playing this game." (chorus 3) He didn't take time; he spent it When she said she was leaving she meant it
13.
Honesty 03:45
(v1) Words are weapons sharp as knives You can use them wrong or right You could try to improvise But in the end it's called a lie You know you could But never should You never would (chorus) You could lead an army just with honesty Everything is plain to see and promising You could be deceiving now, but honestly You could steal a heart with just your honesty (v2) Lies can lead you to your end Secrets aren't much different You'll eventually regret Every word you never said You know you could But never should You never would (repeat chorus) (bridge) Don't lead me away Don't lead me astray Cause you lead the way (SOLO!!!) (repeat bridge) (repeat chorus)
14.
Turn to Me 03:33
(v1) Say something profound, Everyone pays attention, You're suddenly proud 'Cause you're the new top mention, And you finally feel like you've come out of your shell, They realize you finally had something to say, They take you for a ride like a new kind of game You feel you don't belong in a life like an open door, Tell me, this is not what you were looking for, (Chorus) Turn to me, When the world comes crashing down on you, Turn to me, When you feel like you won't make it through, Learn to be yourself cause you can't be anyone else,h Turn to me, Turn to me, (v2) How would you react If he left you for someone else? Would you be fine, Or would you let your emotions out? I'd hate to see, but still I'd be there, He realized his flaw and tried to mend the tear, He took you for a ride but didn't see when left you there, Give him up or give another chance, But if you end up in same old dance, you can (Repeat Chorus) (Bridge) You can show up at my door step, Call, even if it's 4 a.m., Can I show how much I care Just by promising I'll always be right there? (Repeat Chorus x2)
15.
Laughter 05:15
(v1) Oh, what'll we ever do With the girl who gives out cupcakes and parties at of the blue She'll tell us a joke or two And even though she gave the punch line, we know she's laughing, too Her sense of humor's been uncategorized for quite some time And by quite some time, I mean basically her whole life (v2) It's hard to comprehend How she can make living just by being a friend But we'll never understand Why she is always smiling when she knows that none of us can The way she lives her life here just confuses us to no end But when we're down she can make us smile again Oh (chorus) One day, she'll catch us off guard and say She's been thinking about all the Laughter that fills the room And all too soon, she'll think that it's time for a change And someday, she realize what she had She'll say she really enjoyed all the Laughter that she caused And we'll applaud, there's really no need for a change (v3) Oh, how can we make her see She may be made of mischief, and full of energy But all of the memories It seems we've had so many, we stopped counting finally It's not like her to be even slightly sensitive at all, But we know that she still has a heart of her own Oh (repeat chorus) (bridge) She'll never know what it's like To have a friend who laughs in danger's sight (piano solo) The way she lives her life here just confuses us to no end But when we're down she can make us smile again Oh (repeat chorus)
16.
Oblivious 04:23
(verse 1) Once upon all the time, the room grew into a racetrack or the sea, Or I'm on another planet, Earth calling me, There's one way out, but a million ways in From the room that I am really in, From the look of things, my mind is gonna win, (verse 2) Did you notice I don't have any answers to your questions cause I'm not here? Snap me out of it, I've been away for years, Could you please repeat question? I did not hear, I have just been making friends out of my fears, (chorus) Welcome to the no-so-real world, where the earth is flat if you want, Welcome to the non-existent world, if you go too far you'll fall off, Your wishes don't exactly come true, Only if you want them to, Welcome to the world where you can start anew, (verse 3) There's a moment where I'm sliding down a rainbow, wondering where it lies, There's another where I see from own eyes, Now I know why they call me oblivious, oblivious, How could I have been so ridiculous, ridiculous, (repeat chorus) (bridge) Welcome to the world where you can start A new kind of hope, pair of wings, set of dreams, A new way of life, goal to reach, anything, (alternate chorus) Welcome to the not-so-real world, where the earth is flat if you want, Welcome to the non-existent world, if you go too far you'll fall off, Don't fall off, Your wishes don't exactly come true, Only if you want them to, (repeat bridge)
17.
(v1) Oh, what'll we ever do With the girl who gives out cupcakes and parties at of the blue She'll tell us a joke or two And even though she gave the punch line, we know she's laughing, too Her sense of humor's been uncategorized for quite some time And by quite some time, I mean basically her whole life (v2) It's hard to comprehend How she can make living just by being a friend But we'll never understand Why she is always smiling when she knows that none of us can The way she lives her life here just confuses us to no end But when we're down she can make us smile again Oh (chorus) One day, she'll catch us off guard and say She's been thinking about all the Laughter that fills the room And all too soon, she'll think that it's time for a change And someday, she realize what she had She'll say she really enjoyed all the Laughter that she caused And we'll applaud, there's really no need for a change (v3) Oh, how can we make her see She may be made of mischief, and full of energy But all of the memories It seems we've had so many, we stopped counting finally It's not like her to be even slightly sensitive at all, But we know that she still has a heart of her own Oh (repeat chorus) (bridge) She'll never know what it's like To have a friend who laughs in danger's sight (piano solo) The way she lives her life here just confuses us to no end But when we're down she can make us smile again Oh (repeat chorus)

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My 2013 release - posting this older album per request from some folks to have it available at bandcamp.

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released May 1, 2013

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Garrison Ulrich Seattle, Washington

Singer/Songwriter and Multi-Instrumentalist, Garrison Ulrich grew up in Seattle, WA. Garrison started writing music at 17 and his prolific writing has produced well over two hundred songs in the 10-year span. His music spans the rock/folk/indie/pop genres. Garrison is an avid fan of choral music, and finds time to sing tenor for the Seattle Ensign Symphony and Chorus. ... more

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