Sun, Doubt and Scenic Routes - The LYRICS!

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For the probably very few who may even be interested at this point. The official track list of my band, The Weekend Forecast's debut album, " Sun, Doubt and Scenic Routes " is complete. Though it's not quite done, we're almost there. I wanted people to know that every lyric and every song to me has a very special place in my heart, and moreso than probably any artistic endeavor I've ever done, has there been a more truthful and real glimpse into the person that i am today and the struggles I go through everyday.

I can't wait for people to hear this. Play this. Dance to this. Listen to this live in a concert as well as rock out to our music videos.

So here it is ( to the 3 people excluding myself) who will read this. :)

Ladies and Gents, my life, and just as it should be... filled with Sun, Doubt and Scenic Routes.

Track 1:

" I'm Done "

I'm Done

Running this race it seems

like the sky is falling

to pieces

And I

fight it everyday

like a cancer to my brain

I don't need this

Oh, woah is me!

Same pathetic story

I always reveled in my own glory

reality is

This

My old life do i miss

I was a step away from bliss

Now war,

I'm Waging

I'm Done being the boss, always so focused on my selfish cause

I'm Done with all this loss, seeking glory, but never Yours

I'm Done thinking

this bad is caused by me

It happens either way

No matter what I'd do or say

Done trying so hard

Keeping up my guard

Caring what others think of me

In the end, I'm all I'll be

I'm Done

Trying to be the best

yet avoiding the real test

Oh, I'm failing

And You?

Would you take me as I am

even though I cannot walk

perfectly

I'll never be the man my brain and heart desire to be.

But if you give me time, I might go and find the very next best thing

So, what do you say we dance?

Unite in divine romance

How cool would that be?!

I'm Done finding excuse

Justifying all the bad I choose

I'm Done trying to fight

everything you've taught me that is right

I'm Done thinking

this bad is caused by me

It happens either way

No matter what I'd do or say

Done trying so hard

Keeping up my guard

Caring what others think of me

In the end, I'm all I'll be

I'm done

I'm done

So done...

Lead me, guide me, walk beside me

Help me find my way back

Teach me all that i must do

To walk on straighter tracks

I'm Done thinking

this bad is caused by me

It happens either way

No matter what I'd do or say

Done trying so hard

Keeping up my guard

Caring what others think of me

In the end, You're more than Me!

I'm Done

I'm Done

I'm Done

What a wake up call

That's it, I'm Done

lyrics by B. Schwimmer

Track 2;

" Right (Album Version) "

Oh Life,

Why do we fight?

And when will we be okay?

So many,

Seem to have plenty

Yet all I do is fade away.

Yeah

Bad dreams

my past haunts me

A boy, caught up in the greed

Woah

I'm hard-wired

So sick and tired of

The life, I think I need.

Still, doesn't it kill?

I wanna be a star,

Not some run-of-the-mill.

And my heart may not be filthy,

But I guess I'm just as guilty

Yes my

Hands are dirty

Disaster, flirting.

My brain's not working Right.

And I go

Ring-a-round the roses

I'm just a stupid poser

We all fall down sometimes...

Doesn't make it Right

Busy world

Busy boys

Pretty girls

...how could you be so bold?

Phonies with flip phones,

focused on zip codes,

while people lay dead in the cold.

Your friends laugh

at the joke you just passed,

at the expense of your next of kin.

Yeah

Yeah you're gorgeous,

you already know this,

but you're so vacuous within.

You've been dealt a bad hand:

doesn't even equate.

How you treat yourself and others

with such blatant hate.

I wish these mirrors would show the REAL you,

Maybe then you'll face the truth!

Your

Hands are dirty

Disaster, flirting

Your brain's not working Right.

And we go

Ring-a-round the roses

We're sick of being posers

We all fall down sometimes...

Hey, doesn't make it Right.

Time, it's on our side

Let's hope for the best

And never look back to old

Regrets,

They're in the past.

The hurting will last

But only if you let our

Hands! When will they be?

Unaffected and clean?

...It seems to early.

Who? are we to rate?

Mistakes that we made?

We'll heal in ways unearthly.

Was there ever a time?

In your book of life?

When everything felt just so Right?

Don't you wish you'd go back?

Well maybe we can!

The pen is still in all our:

Hands are dirty

Disaster, flirting

Our brain's not working Right.

And we go

Ring-a-round the roses

We're sick of being posers

We all fall down sometimes.

lyrics by b. schwimmer

Track 3:

" Little Lies "

Big fish

Small bowl

Have you ever swam in the ocean?

The waves they push and pull

till you drown in your own distortion

You're bright-eyed and ready for fame.

Living the big life

people screaming your name.

You'll soon find out it's no game,

When you're crucified, scrutinized

and you are to blame

Little Lies

They can

Make you feel

Super-Human

So Imma take my mask off

Little Lies

They will

Make you feel

Unreal

So Imma be real right now

And tell you that you'll never amount

Big dog

Small yard

Have you ever ran near the ocean?

Do you need an ice pack?

The swelling in your head's

gone out of proportion.

I've been there before,

not gonna lie.

17,000,000 votes:

maybe a couple shy.

Through all this

I have learned

Keep your head on straight

But be prepared to be burned

Little Lies

They can

Make you feel

Super-Human

So Imma take my mask off

Little Lies

They will

Make you feel

Unreal

So Imma be real right now

And tell you that you'll never amount

Woah

Little Lies

Woah

Little Lies

They can

Make you feel

Super-Human

So Imma take my mask off

Little Lies

They will

Make you feel

Unreal

So Imma be real right now

And tell you that you'll never amount

lyrics by B. Schwimmer

Track 4:

" Once (This is Your Life) "

Stop right there

don't you see what's happening?

Dead, you're not here.

Heart monitor ringing

OUt, goes the lights

This was a big surprise

You, had your plans...

A Long Vivacious Life!

No pearly gates

an empty movie screen

Star of your show

A real reality

Die-rectors " unedited " to provide.

If, your life's work...

Will Stand the Test of time!

Yeah Yeah Yeah

Cause This Is Your Life

And you know it!

What do you have to show for it?

You only live Once

So I suggest you don't blow it

Now it's scary to think

By the time your eyes blink

You might just end up in front

of the Reviewer's seat.

This Is Your Life

(guest rap section/lyrics by Tahir Jahi will be provided soon)

Lest we forget ourselves

There's something

high and mightier than you and I

Of all the stories of old,

Yours has already been told

Just hold on what to is Light

No no...

Need to live in the dark

Inside you there is a spark

Just hold on

Watch it ignite...

Cause This Is Your Life

And you know it!

What do you have to show for it?

You only live Once

So I suggest you don't blow it

Now it's scary to think

By the time your eyes blink

You might just end up in front

of the Reviewer's seat.

Cause This Is Your Life

And you know it!

What do you have to show for it?

You only live Once

So I suggest you don't blow it

Now it's scary to think

By the time your eyes blink

You might just end up in front

of the Reviewer's seat.

This Is Your-

Lyrics by B. Schwimmer

Track 5:

" Tag "

So many reasons

So many " whys "

So many moments

Ive simply denied

Your hand extended

I ran so fast

But now I face You

Let's make this last

'Cuz

Where you go

Is where I'll go

Where You go

Is where I wanna go

How are you?

I wanna know

wanna know

wanna know what's up

Are we good?

Cause I want:

You, yes you're all I want and could have asked for

I guess this means that I love You

Yes you're all I want and could have asked for

I guess, this means I love You

Im afraid I can't keep this up

Yes you say I have the right stuff

But I doubt in myself so much

Say You'll be there

To pick me up

Is where you go

where I go?

Where you go

is where I wanna go

what to do?

I gotta know

gotta know

gotta know what's up

Are you strong?

Cause I can't:

Fall in love without wanting to back out

And tho i know that I love you

Never fall in love without wanting to back out

and yet i know that I love You

Tag

So many reasons

so many " why's "

So many blessings

I simply denied

Your hand extended

I ran so far

But now I'm with You

Take my heart

'cuz

Where you go

Is where I go

Where you go is where I wanna go, so

What to do?

I'm ready now

ready now

to make this one up.

Are we good?

Cause I won't:

Fall out of love

Fall out of touch

Fall out of sync with You.

Wait till you see me now

I'm running for You!

I'm all about You

nothing without You

That's right,

I love you.

Tag

lyrics by B. Schwmmer

Track 6:

" Bury "

Hello hello,

I'm talking to you

Steam off, mirrors

Yeah, I'm looking at you

You are me

Don't you get it?

Can't you see?

Remember this...

It was so long ago so why am I remembering now?

Caressed on my shoulder, sparked visions, they came pouring out

This could be the cause of my unhappiness

You touched me in a way, I'll never forget

They say to grow up

I did and I hated it

That I should Bury

the pain and just fake it

There are no other words to describe it

You childhood murderer

God forgive you for your sins...

But I can't...

Not yet, anyway...

Hello, hello

I'm talking to you

visiting hours

we're in the same room

You aren't me

do you regret it?

please don't speak...

I think, you're pathetic.

It was so long ago, so why am I recalling the day?

Your hands upon me in, disturbing, unnatural ways

Solving this...

Became my obsession

It took me 15 years of digging through such deep repression.

They say to grow up

I did and I hated it

That I should Bury

this pain and just fake it

There are no other words to describe it

You childhood murderer

God forgive-

you...

standing behind me with the door closed

being a doctor, I never supposed that

you'd do the things you did to me that day

(voice of a child)

Uh Oh...

Standing behind me with the door closed

Being a doctor never supposed

You'd do the things you did to-

This 8 year old!

you...

standing behind me with the door closed

being a doctor, I never supposed that

you'd do the things you did to me that day

They say to grow up

I did and I hated it

That I should Bury

the pain and just fake it

There are no other words to describe it

You childhood murderer

God forgive you for your sins...

But I can't

Not yet

I'm not ready

I'm not ready

lyrics by B. Schwimmer

Track 7:

" Family Vacation " a duet with my sister, Lacey Schwimmer

Pictures on the mantel

Are picking up dust

No one to clean them

Good. It covers lies

Through all of our smiles

Performance victims

She listens as they bicker

I wanna protect her

I'll never forget their faces

as, to us they passed

some boarding passes

our bags were already packed

Takin' a trip.

Sippin' on some coconut juice

and hoping that their attitude, would

change a bit

enough to fix this and not just

"Do it for the kids "

But let's be honest

We all know that it's not working out

So why do we keep on waiting?

Whose idea was it anyway to save us with

A Family Vacation

Problems will return

Upon returning from your destination

In he-insight didn't you know

That things would go as in most cases?

Divorce, of course Hawaii is always enticing

but you would be lying

if you think

that God could keep us

together and teach us

through sandy beaches, Ha!

Takin' a trip.

Sippin' on some coconut juice

and hoping that their attitude, would

change a bit

enough to fix this and not just

"Do it for the kids "

But let's be honest

We all know that it's not working out

So why do we keep on waiting?

Whose idea was it anyway to save us with

A Family Vacation

If the love you had was not enough to ever last

How do you think a nice hotel could bring it all back?

So let's, just, except the situation

and abort this Family Vacation!

Though Hawaii is nice

it cannot replace

Pajama-bottom mornings

burnt hash browns on our plates

The best times were,

in the checker-board kitchen

You held us together in dance position

Hawaii is nice

but it cannot replace

Pajama-bottom mornings

burnt hash browns on our plates

The best times were,

in the checker-board kitchen

You held us together in dance position

Takin' a trip.

Sippin' on some coconut juice

and hoping that their attitude, would

change a bit

enough to fix this and not just

"Do it for the kids "

But let's be honest

We all know that it's not working out

So why do we keep on waiting?

Whose idea was it anyway to save us with

A Family Vacation.

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Lyrics by B. Schwimmer

Track 8:

" Sun "

" Let your light shine ", she said, to me...

why is it when,

I follow my head,

it should be my heart,

I knew from the start

life came crashing bye,

so far from the light

that I once knew was truth

now Im living a lie

dark, dark and cold

Here, I'm so alone

oh, I miss You so

I'd love to flee

And start to breathe again

Believe again

Please, take hold of me

It's so hard to leave

I want to be right back in those arms

where it is safe

I once knew this place

where You're not just a star

but You're the (Sun)

" Let your light shine ", he said, to me...

I've had a taste,

of this cruel world unfeigned

of feeling disgraced,

of being ashamed

Yes we all fall down sometimes

I've said it before

Only one ' try '

there won't be another...

Chance,

Take a stance

and fight to be free again

to be " me " again

Woah, time has past,

Was I made to last?

Or destined to crash?

Please, take hold of me

It's so hard to leave

I want to be right back in those arms

where it is safe

I once knew this place

where you're not just a star

but you're the

Please, take hold of me

It's so hard to leave

I want to be right back in those arms

where it is safe

I once knew this place

where you're not just a star

but you're the (Sun)

did you miss me?

I sure missed you.

did you miss me?

did you miss me?

So....

Please, take hold of me

It's so hard to leave

I want to be right back in those arms

where it is safe

I once knew this place

where you're not just a star

but you're the Sun

You're the Sun

Oh yeah

The Sun

Eres mi Sol

Yes you're the Sun!

Yeah

Oh yeah

Please, take hold of me

It's so hard to leave

I want to be right back in those arms

where it is safe

I once knew this place

where you're not just a star

but you're the Sun!

Take hold of me

It's so hard to leave

I want to be right back in your arms

to where it is safe

I once knew this place

where you're not just a star

but you're the

Please!

Take hold of me

It's so hard to leave

I want to be right back in those arms

where it is safe

I once knew this place

where you're not just a star

but you're the Sun!

where I'm not just a ' star '

but I'm your....

lyrics by B. Schwimmer

Track 9:

" Doubt "

Hey wake up!

Do you wanna break up?

Or love?

Hold tight. (How?)

Thing will be alright now.

Because

Epiphanies.

Sweet soul symphonies,

Spoke peace to my heart.

Fears, I had.

Now I'm feeling so glad.

Let's start, with-

Floods of devotion

Cross every ocean

All this commotion

Woah, the emotion!

Something about you now.

Tells me you'll be

Anything I'd ever want or could need.

Doubt... I don't feel it now!

Hand over my heart

It's beating faster

I think it knows I've found

My ' Ever After '

Doubt! i don't feel it now

Mind made up

Hope, I nearly gave up

For what?

It's bright out

Light is in my sight now

Because

You entered my life and never

Turned me away

Never thought it'd be

Oh so easy to

hear you say " Yes. "

Spring came early

Birds are chirping

Gospel choirs sing

" Wedding bells ring! "

Something about you now.

Tells me you'll be

Anything I'd ever want or could need.

Doubt... I don't feel it now!

Hand over my heart

It's beating faster

I think it knows I've found

My ' Ever After '

Doubt! i don't feel it now

Tell me the day...

You knew this endeavor would never end no never ever.

What do you say?

Let's grow old together, die and then we'll live forever.

Something about you now.

Tells me you'll be

Anything I'd ever want or could need.

Doubt... I don't feel it now!

Hand over my heart

It's beating faster

I think it knows I've found

My ' Ever After '

Doubt! i don't feel it now!

Doubt! I don't want it now!

Doubt! I don't see it now!

Doubt! I don't believe it now!

Doubt! I don't feel it now.

Yes, you're all I'll ever want and could have asked for,

I, know that I love You....

Lyrics by B. Schwimmer

Track 10:

" The Scenic Route "

Is where "we're" going

not where "you're" going?

It's hard to gauge

I'm turning circles

You walk in straight lines

Why? People change.

Running on empty

I don't care

All I really know is that time has been unfair

For us, to survive

God knows I try

Maybe we expected too much too soon

The car's unlocked

Mixtape on blast

Let's say a prayer

hope we don't crash

This here's our saving revelation

Our joy is found in journeys,

and not their destinations

So let's take The Scenic Route this time

and enjoy ourselves for miles and miles

It's not till we arrive

but it's while we're alive

So let's just

You, me, be.

Is it just me or, am I going crazy?

I've dropped the ball

The people I love most

So present, now they're ghosts

You, above all

I pushed them all away,

though, I do care

And all I really know is that

Time, has been unfair

For me to thrive

You know I try

Maybe we expected too much too soon

The car's unlocked

Mix tape on blast

Let's say a prayer

hope we don't crash

This here's our saving revelation

Our love is found in journeys

And not their destinations

So let's take The Scenic Route this time

and enjoy ourselves for miles and miles

It's not till we arrive

but it's while we're alive

So let's just

You, me, be.

Or nothing...

So let's take The Scenic Route this time

and enjoy ourselves for miles and miles

It's not till we arrive

but it's while we're alive

So let's just

You, me-

Take The Scenic Route this time

and enjoy ourselves for miles and miles

It's not till we arrive

but it's while we're alive

So let's just

You, me, be.

lyrics by B. Schwimmer

Track 11:

" My Place "

Doubt...

Is creeping in again

I know second tier isn't bad

but I still wanna win

And the odds are not in my favor this time

Cause he's bigger

She's better

They're stronger

But here's the bottom line-

I may not sing like ' him '

And I can't dance like ' her '

And maybe my style ain't much

But I still got my worth

They say i don't belong

Yeah, the truth: It hurts

But I'll find My Place,

Of that, I'm sure

Woah

If all the world's forces combined

Yeah, of course I'd be blind to think

That I could win

A race against the tide

Though I'd strive to find inside

A force that'd help me never give in

From the pressures of age

To what is the ' rage '

To wondering if I've got what it takes

Should I shrink from the fight?

Or just jump and take flight?

And hope that i land safe,

And find My Place

I may not sing like ' him '

And I can't dance like ' her '

And maybe my style ain't much

But I still got my worth

They say i don't belong

Yeah, the truth: It hurts

But I'll find My Place,

Of that, I'm sure

Woah

Heaven's near,

Now You're here, with me.

They say i don't belong

Yeah, the truth: It hurts

But I will find My Place,

On God's green earth!

Woah

Yeah Yeah Yeah

My bags are packed

I'm ready to run

Just tell me what to do

And there, I will go

Living this life,

Under the Sun,

Is better than where I've been or where I'm from.

And now we go,

On to My Place

The only way I'll know it

Is if i see your face.

Take me there,

Because My Place is your own.

Yeah

I love you so.

Please take me home

I wanna go home

Will you take me home?

Yeah.

lyrics by B. Schwimmer

Track 12:

" Unknown Walk "

Running

Faster than i can

Come back for me

It was you, who

Sent me on this road

With hopes to set me free

But where are you now?

I look left, right, up, down.

And all I can see is

One pair of footprints

On this beaten path

When it's two I need

You promised that you'd be

Always here with me

Unknown Walk

Unknown Walk

Won't you pick me up?

So I'll stop feeling stuck

Unknown Walk

Unknown Walk

40 days and 40 nights...

It's been longer than that.

All ye all ye

All outs and all ye free

You hide, i seek

Lessons I have learned

Touch fire, i get burned

Stronger yet still weak

Moments of despair

Guess you've always been there

My life's in your care

Probably think it's insane

Why I constantly complain (when)

You've cleared this terrain

You promised that you'd be

Always here with me

Unknown Walk

Unknown Walk

Feet don't hit the ground

When you're Heaven Bound

Unknown Walk

Unknown Walk

40 days and 40 nights...

It's been longer than this...

So take me

Break me

No forsaking

Just remake me

And embrace me with

Your mighty arms of Love.

Oh.

Whoever wrote " Footprints " was wrong.

Cause you even carry me when I am strong.

It was you, who

Sent me on this road

With hopes to set me free

Unknown I walk....

lyrics by B. Schwimmer

The Weekend Forecast is:

Benji Schwimmer - Vocals

Timmy Krebs - Piano

Josh "Jedi" Hatfield - Drums

Jay Hatfield - Bass

Kris Sveen - Lead Guitar

Bobby Judd - Rhythm Guitar

Sun, Doubt and Scenic Routes - Coming Soon!

All songs written by Benji Schwimmer

Executive Produced By Benji Schwimmer

Co-Produced by Martin Arrechi, Ricky Purcel, Brady Kerr

All instrumentation and recording performed by The Weekend Forecast*

All songs arranged by Benji Schwimmer, Timmy Krebs, Brady Kerr, Colby Miller, Kris Sveen and Bobby Judd

*Additional help from RHS Orchestra, University of Redlands Choir, Tahir Jahi, Brady Kerr, Colby Miller and Robert Lefesti

All songs, lyrics, melodies, videos, labels and the like are owned and copy-written to Benji Schwimmer