Summer Love (Stay With Me) – Lyrics

Listen to “Summer Love (Stay With Me)” here

Intro

I’m gonna sing this song for my wife

Thirteen years and she’s still with me…in spite of me

Get my ‘Stevie B’ on

Watch this…

(* clear my throat*)

Pre-chorus

Summertime love is on my mind, and I won’t forget

The way we share, the way we care, and I don’t regret

Half-chorus

Summer Love: girl I’m with you

Summer Love: I promise to stay true

Verse 1

Thinkin’ on the day we stood together; said, “I do”

We had no clue of what God was up to

Long days and nights spent together,

Couldn’t seperate the two of us, in any type of weather

Blissful (blissful); marriage as fine as wine

Girl I belonged to you, and you were all mine

Played the roll; gave up total control,

A part of me wanted to stay this way, ’til we’re old

But then my selfish ambition had me wishin’ for the game

Takin’ it back, ’cause things ain’t the same

Flirtin’ with the devil kept my mind unfurled, and I forgot

Baby you were my world

Left you alone while I roamed from home,

You entertained your own lust, creepin’ on the phone

Seven years later, and we came undone

We turned away from it all, and gave it all to the Son; JESUS!

Chorus

Summer Love: baby stay with me

(My baby, stay with me)

Summer Love: I promise you will see

(I promise you will see)

Summer Love: girl I’m with you

(I’m with you)

Summer Love: I promise to stay true

(To you, I will be true)

Verse 2

Summer love’s not a season, but a state of mind

“Cause real love is so hard to find

Let alone keep; don’t sleep

Gotta put in the work brother, seven days a week

Remind her how much you care;

Come hell or high water, you’re always there

Put your big boy pants on; show emotion

What she needs is love and devotion

“Song of Songs” is the lovers’ delight

Get your bible read on; learn to treat your girl right, man

Take a stand; remember the wedding bands;

remind her of safety in your strong hands

A three-fold chord is hard to break

Get the Lord in your marriage; do whatever it takes

Take her way back to when love was true

Summer Love makes old love, new

Chorus

Summer Love: baby stay with me

(My baby, stay with me)

Summer Love: I promise you will see

(I promise you will see)

Summer Love: girl I’m with you

(I’m with you)

Summer Love: I promise to stay true

(To you, I will be true)

Recital of 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 over Pre-Chorus

Text copyright © 2014 by Ennis C. Smith.

Let Me Show You – Lyrics Sheet

Let Me Show You (Listen Here)

Intro – Isaiah

(Let me show you…)

(Let me show you…)

(Let me show you…)

(Let me show you…)

Verse 1 – Ennis

Lord, do you care about me and my family

Hard times stretch out, as far as I can see

For ev’ry step I make, I take two back

Feels like I’m stuck in a rut; can’t find the right track

Lord help me please; can’t help my-self

I wasted too much time, tryin’ to be someone else

I turn it over to you, to let you lead the way

Sick of findin’ trouble, chasin’ false hopes day to day.

 “Count it all joy,” James- 1:2 says

Keepin’ the faith for the brighter days

Lord, I know you’re with me, so please forgive my doubt

I’ve got some stress upon my chest; I’m tryin’ to shout it out

I need a new plan, something I can understand

Readin’ through your word to help me grow into a better man

Guide me down your path, ‘cause see, I haven’t got a clue

I know you’ve got a plan; I wanna help you see it through

As for me and my house, we choose to serve you

Wanna be accepted when my time is due

Blessings on my son, Lord; teach him how to stand

Grow him up into a godily man.

Verse 2 – Tomas

Let me show you a world beyond your heavy smoke

You tryin’ to cope, rollin’ stone for your anecdote

But the anecdote puts you in a saddened slope

No room for hope, with a face that shows a constant mope

You whine and grope ‘cause your life is so miserable

Living with regrets and the list is so extendable

 “I wish, I wish, I wish” is the statement so repeatable

The past is the past, here’s your present so it’s time to go

 “Oh, Israel, your life is so cynical

Eleven-day journey turned into a four-oh

See, I loved you, before you loved me

Heard your prayers, felt your tears, so I set you free

And now you’re free, but you want to star to doubt me

Gave you what you want, and now you forgot about me?”

Yeah…this is what I think the Lord would say

Let me show you, before you fall astray.

Chorus – Ennis

Gotta find that place in my heart, I can turn to

(Let me show you…)

I need your mercy and grace, ‘cause there’s so much I go through

(Let me show you…)

God, I need your strength to do things I’m afraid to do

(Let me show you…)

Take me into your arms, and I promise I will follow you

(Let me show you…)

Verse 3 – Sermon Excerpt – Pastor Eddie

In the beginning was the Word;

And the Word was with God;

And the Word became flesh! Whoo!!

For unto you is born a child; and a son is given

And you shall call him Wonderful,

Councellor, Mighty Father, Emmanuel, God with us

Oh, I wish I was Pentecostal this morning,

I wish I could help you this morning,

Understand how bad God wants to get in your life,

and have fellowship with you

It’s not about stained glass windows

And having little sacraments

And sayin’ your little prayers

Its about walking with God, in the cool of the day

Its about having God with you in the country

Having God with you in the city

Having God with you…all week long

Verse 4 – Tomaas

Every-day mercy; how am I worthy?

I see a change in me but yet my hands are dirty

Knowing only you can make me clean

That’s why you came down to die for me

Now I proceed, picking up my sword to read

A false truth would only hand me to my enemy

And just to think of all the things that he would say to me

Hand me the world, but kill me spiritually

Lord you made this beat; you composed the talent

And every word upon this page, you helped my mind to add it

So Lord humble me right where I stand

‘Cause pride can turn an angel into a devil, man

Lord grant me strength for my weakest days

See my heart clean; I’m forever changed

New life; new vision

And on His hands, we’re admitted

Chorus

Gotta find that place in my heart, I can turn to

(Let me show you…)

I need your mercy and grace, ‘cause there’s so much I go through

(Let me show you…)

God, I need your strength to do things I’m afraid to do

(Let me show you…)

Take me into your arms, and I promise I will follow you

(Let me show you…)

Gotta find that place in my heart, I can turn to

(Let me show you…)

I need your mercy and grace, ‘cause there’s so much I go through

(Let me show you…)

God, I need your strength to do things I’m afraid to do

(Let me show you…)

Take me into your arms, and I promise I will follow you

(Let me show you…)

Outro – Chorus Echo

(Let me show you…)

(Let me show you…)

(Let me show you…)

(Let me show you…)

Text copyright © 2014 by Ennis C. Smith.

Eight Rounds – Lyrics Sheet

Eight Rounds (Listen Here)

Chorus

I’m in the fight for my life and ever morning my feet hit the ground

I lace up my battle gloves…preparing for eight rounds.

I’m in the fight for my soul and everyday when my bell sounds,

I’m steppin’ up in my ring…battling for eight rounds.

Prayer

There’re 24 hours in every day.

And every few hours, the devil attacks, changing his tactics; his schemes; his lies

For eight rounds I fight a constant battle against temptations; fears; anger; dismay.

I battle my own flesh; I battle against my own desires.

But you promised to never leave me, nor forsake me

I believe your word speaks truth. I believe your word is a light in the darkness.

Guide me; lead my steps Lord. Give me strength and courage to fight the demon on every front.

Without you, I am nothing. But with you, I can do anything!

Chorus

I’m in the fight for my life and ever morning my feet hit the ground

I lace up my battle gloves…preparing for eight rounds.

I’m in the fight for my soul and everyday when my bell sounds,

I’m steppin’ up in my ring…battling for eight rounds.

Verse 1

Round one: I’m against the gun;

Gotta run; no time for fun

’cause everyday is like a race for time, when God’s on my mind,

gotta spread that good word: seek and you shall find…

the truth!

Gotta make that plane as Jane, y’all goin’ insane

actin’ like God don’t exist; like there’s no assis – tance

just chance, in life’s dance

Round two: tell me whatcha gon’ do

when the Lord comes through with his whole crew on you!

Shakin’ and bakin’, your souls are taken to the place of ultimate disgrace.

But not me, yo. ‘Cause you see bro, the Lord’s with me everywhere I go.

I’m walking in His light, amazed at how He helps me grow.

Round three: it’s on “E”

(that’s me)

I’m givin’ you the truth, so that you’ll see.

The night’s dark and hell is hot.

Fakin’ like it ain’t real will only secure your spot.

In flames; el fuego; false structures built up like Lego.

But my faith rests in the One;

(JESUS!)

the only one begotten Son.

Round four: open up the door

let me in; face sin, ’til I can’t fight no more.

Quick step, don’t hit the floor; left hook; fightin’ hard like I never have before.

My mind’s set; faith on the rise; the enemy’s hellbent on my demise,

but there’s power in the word ’cause the word’s alive

(I can’t quit; I can’t faint)

I will survive!

Chorus

I’m in the fight for my life and ever morning my feet hit the ground

I lace up my battle gloves…preparing for eight rounds.

I’m in the fight for my soul and everyday when my bell sounds,

I’m steppin’ up in my ring…battling for eight rounds.

Go get ‘em, daddy! (Zeek)

 

Verse 2

Round five: I’m stayin’ alive

slip the jab; bob, weave; move side to side

beat the devil at his game; let go of pride.

I can run around the ring, but its hard to hide.

Take rest (take rest); refresh (refresh)

breathe in

I’ve got my second wind, and it begins again

I strike with the light, ’til I defeat sin

Round six: still in the mix

the enemy’s in his bag pullin’ out new tricks.

He’s got death in the corner gettin’ high off pixy sticks;

building strongholds with new bricks.

Slow it down

turn around

face fear with faith unbound

I’ve got the faith of the Lord runnin’ through my veins

breakin’ shackles free and lettin’ loose my chains!

Rhonda Siete’: demonds comin’ at me but I bet they,

didn’t count on me fightin’ back

use my own fear as a sneak attack,

like (*surprise laugh and bell*)

How you like me now?

I speak life to death, and give it all to God, ’cause He can pull the victory somehow!

Round eight: gotta stay up straight

Can’t bend; won’t break; do whatever it takes

When the Lord comes back man, He won’t wait.

Find faith in the word, before its too late!

Refuse to conform to the ways of this life.

Gave up my lustful thoughts and turned over my struggles and strife!

Chorus

I’m in the fight for my life and ever morning my feet hit the ground

I lace up my battle gloves…preparing for eight rounds.

I’m in the fight for my soul and everyday when my bell sounds,

I’m steppin’ up in my ring…battling for eight rounds.

 

Chorus

I’m in the fight for my life and ever morning my feet hit the ground

I lace up my battle gloves…preparing for eight rounds.

I’m in the fight for my soul and everyday when my bell sounds,

I’m steppin’ up in my ring…battling for eight rounds.

Text copyright © 2014 by Ennis C. Smith.

I Do Not Fail – Lyrics Sheet

I Do Not Fail (Listen Here)

Chorus

Set your mind to it; pray through it; go do it

Let nothing stand in your way; diligently pursue it

Cowards complain; their so lame; it’s old news

They spend a lifetime singin’ the blues

Mind over matter; forget the chit-chatter

Cock your water pistol, stormin’ through the gates of hell

“I’ve got no need to role with a crew, to know I prevail”

I do not fail!

Verse 1

In my bible every night; maintain my sanity

Ephesians 4:29; I don’t use profanity

Stay out these streets at night, ‘cause women dressin’ scantily

Short skirts with flirty eyes; they won’t be seducing me!

Christian! Got my faith on high

Small stature in the world, but I keep my eyes to the sky

I’ve got the heat of a lion at 5-7; 153

Protected by the Lord, partner; ain’t nobody touchin’ me

Reclaiming everything he’s stolen from us

The victory’s already won, because in God I trust

You can keep your agitations and forget the frustrations

Raise my hands up to heaven and commence the celebration

Phony riches in the air they flaunt

But the Lord is my shepherd and I shall not want

I’ve got no need to roll with a crew, to know I prevail

I stand alone; I do not fail!

Chorus

Set your mind to it; pray through it; go do it

Let nothing stand in your way; diligently pursue it

Cowards complain; their so lame; it’s old news

They spend a lifetime singin’ the blues

Mind over matter; forget the chit-chatter

Cock your water pistol, stormin’ through the gates of hell

“I’ve got no need to role with a crew, to know I prevail”

I do not fail!

Verse 2

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

But the way you livin’ man, is kind of atrocious

Take a look up in the mirror; tell me what do you see

The same sins that burned them branches off your family tree

Man I was just like you; blind to the truth

But now I follow Jesus tryin’ to teach the youth

Blasphemies over beats, my God will dispute

“There’s only one Jehova”; don’t you trust them phony substitutes

I’m gon’ exalt my God; praise his name

And without shame, ‘cause He deserves all the fame

Sharp mind, brave heart, swift feet

I can do all things through the Holy Spirit: PARACHLETE!

Your dry bones slow grind into the grave

But as quick as a tick on a clock, the Lord saves

Ain’t you sick and tired of writing checks your life can’t afford?

Well then, take up your cross; humble yourself; and follow the Lord!

Chorus 

Set your mind to it; pray through it; go do it

Let nothing stand in your way; diligently pursue it

Cowards complain; their so lame; it’s old news

They spend a lifetime singin’ the blues

Mind over matter; forget the chit-chatter

Cock your water pistol, stormin’ through the gates of hell

Following Jesus, I’m the head and I am not the tail

No! My soul’s not for sale

Chorus

Set your mind to it; pray through it; go do it

Let nothing stand in your way; diligently pursue it

Cowards complain; their so lame; it’s old news

They spend a lifetime singin’ the blues

Mind over matter; forget the chit-chatter

Cock your water pistol, stormin’ through the gates of hell

“I’ve got no need to role with a crew, to know I prevail”

I do not fail!

Text copyright © 2014 by Ennis C. Smith