B What U Can B

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This is a song I wrote and recorded about thirty-five years ago on a four-track cassette deck in my bedroom, (I have improved a great deal since then), but it has stood up well over the years and will be re-worked for my upcoming album on a major label, (under my music moniker "Bahku"). I hope you like it! (I did all the vocals, writing and production on this recording, and played all the instruments). Web site @ http://www.bahku.com/

(Verse 1) Deep in the night Caught between a promise And a stranger's desire All alone ... He struggles with his thoughts A bitter truth within When will he start To face the fears he knows Lay hidden in the dark? What is real ... And how much of this is dream? He needs to know It scares him so (B) There has got to be a way to find Freedom for this searching, troubled mind And You know where ... There. (Verse 2) Life takes its toll Left alone again To search his soul The strength of youth And vanity's embrace Is wearing thin I know his pain Cuz every day I fight it And still it remains Why do we dare the night To strike its blow and knock us To our knees ... Before we see? (B) Empty lives don't have to end that way We can save a lifetime in a single day If we believe ... (Chorus A) Don't try to change Be who you are He made you special He gave you a star There's more of you Than what others see He loves your soul So be ... What you can be Oh (Guitar Solo) (B) Oh - Precious time we waste to judge and hate Go and take His hand - it's never too late I you believe ... (Chorus B) Don't you despair Hold onto love You're gonna find A strength from above Don't ever think That you're gonna lose Know deep inside You can be ... What you choose Don't ever change Be who you are He made you special He gave you a star There's more of you Than what others see He loves your soul So be ... What you can be Oh - B what u can b (Guitar Solo Fade Out) Copyright © 1986 Ganymede Music - BMI Copyright © 2015 Tsahaylu Music - ASCAP

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Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 2/10/2019 7:44:00 AM

Great lyrics, can almost hear the music ;) Look forward to seeing/ hearing the new album. xomo <3

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/11/2019 5:23:00 AM

http://www.bahku.com/listen.html

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/11/2019 5:22:00 AM

Oh - I thought you were teasing me and had heard the video/song, (first thinking maybe I had messed up the YouTube link - I'm not the most tech-savvy old fart, though I do get 'around' ok, lol). I have a few on YouTube, but this one is on my web site as well, only one that's new, and that is mid-stream, (just rhythm section, no vocals). <3

Maureen Mcgreavy
Date: 2/10/2019 8:26:00 AM

Lol, the old iPad I poet on has limited abilities. I was thinking while reading this of your baby poet, and how you have nurtured it. I admire your appetite and dedication for and to your craft. mo hugs

Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 2/10/2019 8:01:00 AM

Thank you! ALMOST, lol?? Silly Bear, you! (I was wondering if maybe I messed up the video link, then saw your winky). The lyrics are a bit outdated and corny, but I've tweaked them for the new version, (and the music, too, though this is the only "old" song that I kept almost the same music-wise. Four of these classics on the album, the rest are new.