touchstone tracks

Dominic Clinton - Touchstones - MIR 0120
8 2002 Dominic Clinton

sylvia	- 5:54	track one
musicians:	dominic clinton	- vocal
	jeff tweeter	- instrumentation

Dry my eyes Sylvia when you come home
I sit for hours on the bed in our room.
Talk as if you were there locked in an endless stare.
Wake me up when you come home, when you come home.

I promised Sylvia I’d never stray.
She read my eyes that night and drove away.
You’re caught in an act of shame, no one but yourself to blame.
The innocence is lost my friend. Was all she said.

* No, no Sylvia, Sylvia don’t go. No, no Sylvia, Sylvia don’t go. Sylvia, I crossed the line. Sylvia, I lost my mind in the undertow. Sylvia, come home. Come home.

These days Sylvia seem like years.
Which is worse being alive or alone.
Never thought I could feel this way.
One hell of a price to pay.
Can you hear me calling out your name? I’d say,

** No, no Sylvia, Sylvia don’t go. No, no Sylvia, Sylvia don’t go. Sylvia, I crossed the line. Sylvia, I’ve done my time. Don’t it show Sylvia, come home. Come home. Come home.**

I’ve been walking night and day in the rain.
There’s something I need to say. Don’t leave me now.
Whatever it takes, I’ll do
and I know that
I need you.

all that i need	- 4:13	track two
musicians:	dominic clinton	- vocal
	jeff tweeter	- instrumentation

On a one way track with a one track mind - you found me while I was trying to find myself and a life. Living dream to dream you waited for me. We’d been through it all. Close to the end I finally saw, it was time to seperate my wants from my needs.

* And I wanted to be a rock-n-roll star, travel the world, live on the charts, but I need you near me. I’d been away long enough. The shine in your eyes was out of sight. Now as I look at you I’m in the spotlight. From now on, I’ll be your shining star.

A fairy tale of a happy home, an empty pillow next to you is all you’ve known and when I was there, my mind stayed on the road. You put your love on the line, I walked the mile while you were doin’ time and in the back of your mind, hoping that we’d break free.

* And I wanted to be a mountain man, escape from it all, live off the land, but I need to know your happy and not alone. And as we climb to the top of the world together, wherever we may be, I’ll feel higher than heaven having you here with me.

* Well I wanted to be on the big screen, Deniro, Pacino, follow my lead and I’d walk the walk upon the Golden Globe. But I need you to feel I’m your hero, I’ll get with the program, on with the show, let the curtain close, no time for make believe.

* I wanted to be everything, husband, father, lover, friend, a man who could sing and an inventive mind searchin’ for the elusive money tree. And as I came down from the clouds, it was all so clear. Had I looked around, you were waiting there and you’re all that I need..

circled trail	- 5:26	track three
musicians:	dominic clinton	- vocal
	jeff tweeter	- instrumentation

I could call yesterday tomorrow
still find myself standing here.
Not a smile to borrow from this face in the mirror.
Feel I’ve walked the world over but I haven’t left town.
Always having to look over my shoulder.
Walkin’ backwards is how I get around.
I may be strong, but I’m damn near on my knees,
inchin’ along the circled trail.
I’m not feeling sorry for myself
I’ll break free It’s within me.

If I could live yesterday tomorrow.
Just one more chance to get it right.
Would the world wait for me?
Or would I be caught in endless flight?
I may be wrong cuz, my minds just not right
my soul is taunting me to make a call
but right or wrong as I walk along I’ll believe
it’s within me.

Well, been gone too long
time to see the light in front of these hands
that cover my eyes.
And I may have been blind
to many things
but could always see it was in me.
All along, all along, all along.

gordon	- 7:03	track four
musicians:	dominic clinton	- vocal
	jeff tweeter	- instrumentation
	cady clinton	- vocal
	brandon clinton	- vocal

Long ago my thoughts still show
a great man who walked by me
with hazel eyes, a fancy rope tie six in the family.
There isn’t a day that I let go
by wondering what it’d be like now
I miss that strong gentle hand
leading me around, all around.
Well now he has the wings of an angel
and he left me on the ground.
I see his face of stone,
but with the make-up of a clown.
I need to talk to you.
Hey how ya been?
It’s been a long time
still questioning the end.
I sometimes cry out loud
new little faces runnin’ round
I know you’d be so proud.
If you were here, if you were here, if you were here.

Here today I’m forced to say
it must have been meant to be
controlling thoughts you're forever lost
- what a crazy dream.
It’s time I open my eyes and realize.
I’ll see you again someday.
Your memory lives on it keeps me strong.
It puts a smile back on my face, upon my face
and as I look to the clouds I can feel you,
looking down watching over
the new little faces runnin’ round.
They’d like to talk to you.
Hey are you a friend.
We’ve heard your name before
got some love we’d like to send.
A photograph is all we’ve seen.
Seems as though it may be all we need.
If we believe.
They’ll keep you here, they’ll keep you here, You’ll be here.

It’s time we open our eyes and realize
we’ll see you again someday.
Your memory lives on it keeps us strong.
It puts a smile back on our face, upon our face.
And as we look to the clouds
we can feel you looking down.
Watching over us. Peace we’ve finally found.
It’s been good to talk to you and I love you.

little man	- 4:13	track five
musicians:	dominic clinton	- vocal
	jeff tweeter	- instrumentation

I’m a little man lost and lonely
do you need to ask why when I cry.
I’ve got a fire that burns within me
but it’ll burn my bridge before I reach the other side.
So don’t fall behind on what you’re to teach me.
Don’t walk ahead my legs aren’t as long.
Stand beside me with direction
before the little man’s gone before the little man’s gone.

I said now give me your hand,
where do you think you’re going?
He said you should know its down that rocky road.
I should’ve picked you up my boy
and carried you through it.
But I let you down
and made you trip upon the stones
and your eyes would tell me

Don’t fall behind on what you’re to teach me.
Don’t walk ahead my legs aren’t as long.
Stand beside me with direction
before the little man’s gone, before he’s gone.

What am I gonna do?
Relive the pain, break the chain
show him the way
what am I gonna say
all I can say is I promise to change
and I swear that I won’t fall behind
on what you’ve just taught me.
Son don’t walk ahead
when my legs aren’t as strong.
And try to walk proud in my footsteps
when the old man’s gone, when the old man’s gone.

three wishes	- 4:16	track six
musicians:	dominic clinton	- vocal & acoustic guitar
	jeff tweeter	- instrumentation

I know it ain’t easy loving me.
It’s hard to face the world on your own.
Spending our time with a nickel and dime
as we walk hand in hand on the phone
your voice with the kids in the background
that’s harmony and it’s what I live for
having them and you of three wishes, that’s two
with the last one I’ll wish for three more

* Then I’d wish it were easy
to put out the white flag
and roll up the highway
like my old worn out sleeping bag.
Then I’d wish for forgiveness
from my kids as they wave me away.
Then I’d wish I could stop the time,
so I’d have time to stay.

It sure is easy loving you.
You push me when I fall behind.
but when I get ahead I roll the dice instead
of saving my one of a kind.
The stakes are high.
It’s not hard to worry
to gamble on what we will be
and if a million wishes come my way,
I’d give away all but three.
*

Maybe wish it were easy
to survive the time
watching the kids grow.
Then waving them away down the line.
Then I’d wish for forgiveness
of anything I’ve said or done.
Then we’ll roll out the highway
and take along our last one.
We’ll roll out the highway and take along our last one.

just talkin'	- 4:17	track seven
musicians:	dominic clinton	- vocal
	jeff tweeter	- instrumentation

So you think I’m crazy
you don’t understand.
When you hear my voice
talkin’ to my friends.
And even though
theres no one there.
Only I can see
I’m talkin’ to my angels.
The only ones who listen to me.
Many days have passed me by.
I didn’t know where to turn.
Try to stand the test of time,
but I didn’t know how to learn.
I redefine what I once felt
and the loneliness I knew.
I’ll talk to my angels,
the only ones who’ll always be true.
On this unforgiving road
its easy to get lost along the way.
That’s how my story goes
and the ones that fall
are the ones who wouldn’t change.
Do you still think I’m crazy
from these thoughts that I share.
Or the times you heard my voice
when no one else was there.
Now you know the reason
why I’m able to get through.
I found myself an angel.
If you believe one will come to you.
If you believe one will come to you.

shade beneath the trees	- 5:16	track eight
musicians:	dominic clinton	- vocal
	jeff tweeter	- instrumentation
	nichole (clinton) nelson	- vocal

Dominic Clinton & Nichole (Clinton) Nelson

Falling back into younger days
Forbidden games then separate ways
One time was a crutch
Twice too much,
Mother Father we forgave
and then one fine day
we ran away in our own parade
although you’re still our light
we’re in the game and holding tight.

* You did alright and we’re thanking you.
Release the guilt if it carries through.
We share no dark memories.
Oh if not for you, we’d be the shade beneath the trees.
Counting on days to come
struggle to find where we’d begun,
oh so far away, that’s okay.
Mother, Father no one to blame
and now on this fine day
Come to terms with life and change
not one more tear to fall.
We’ve lived and learned and can’t have it all.
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innocent angels	- 3:39	track nine
musicians:	dominic clinton	- vocal & acoustic guitar
	jeff tweeter	- instrumentation

This one is going out to you.
These words I never knew
I’d have a chance to find.
I gave you life. You gave a life to me.
My Cady Carolyn and my Shay Lily Marie.
For a long, long time,
I’d always wished I could fly.
Now my angels are here
and they are the wings by my side

* Now I’m flying higher than an eagle would dare.
You’ve given me so much with your touch.
Nothing in this world can compare.
And I no longer have to search for
the meaning of life on a wing and a prayer.
I promise you I’ll never go too far.
Just wish on the nearest star and I’ll hear you.
I’ll be right there, night or day.
No matter the miles,
the love for my child.
Nothing can stand in my way.

* And as I sit here writing this song
Searching for words to describe
how I feel for you as I roll along.
And I end up with two
of the thousands I’ve been thinking of
- undying love.

**Ooo My Innocent Angels
Ooo I'll keep you safe under my wing
And when the time comes
when you need to fly
Remember one thing
I’m always here for you
so let the world hear you sing
This one - is just for you
my two dreams come true
My Innocent Angels.

carry on	- 4:58	track ten
musicians:	dominic clinton	- vocal
	jeff tweeter	- instrumentation & backup vocal

Dominic Clinton & Blake Testa

You see this vision of life
as it passes you by.
Time will tell if you will win.
Let your feelings flow
let nothing bring you down.
You're number one forever-more.

* Trust in yourself to carry on.
Trust in yourself to carry on.
Be the one who says
its alright to be wrong.
Be the one to carry on.

You can live your life
as fools often do.
Open your eyes and see the truth.
Raise your heart to the sky,
feel your strength deep inside.
In yourself you must believe.
*

**Soul searchin’ - searchin’ for me.
The time has come, now is the time.
This unforgiving world - so unfair.
You can’t run from
Live only for today - for today.
Yesterdays gone.
Out on your own now - all alone.
So carry on, carry on.
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