Jeff is an amazing story teller, a poet, songwriter and lyricist. This page is dedicated to Jeff's "Lyrics" from his album "Waiting For The Fire".
THE COMPLETE LYRICS FROM THE ALBUM "WAITING FOR THE FIRE"
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Waiting For The Fire
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike It's funny how the years can come and go Take away the life you used to know Embrace your heart and soul no longer one You're on your own you're on the run. If you were so good why are you free? And you and I we both agree That there's a lonely road ahead that calls your name. We told you just how it would be. You closed your eyes you wouldn't see. I'm waiting for the fire to take me in. I'm waiting for the fire to put an end To the hopes and dreams of a lonely man I'm waiting for the fire in the eyes of a girl who understands And if it could all be all said and done and I was left the only one. To travel on and hope to find a life, a love, some peace of mind. There's only one road left to choose. You've only one life win or lose. And you roll the dice, you bet, you take the chance But don't lay it all on true romance. CHORUS I'm waiting for the fire to take me in. I'm waiting for the fire to put an end To the hopes and dreams of a desperate man I'm waiting for the fire in the eyes of a girl who understands Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI |
Young Hearts
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike You' said you'd love me. That I would have a brand new start. You said you'd take me. That you would mend my broken heart. And you only say what's on your mind. What's in your heart gets left behind. You said you'd take me. That I would never feel the pain You said you'd help me. Show me that some things never change. But it's not like it was before. These days I'm missing more and more. Tell me.. Where have all the young hearts gone? And the ones who were easy to lean on? I turned around and they were gone. Where have all the young hearts gone? There was a time when I knew when it was just you and me And our love that mattered. That was long away. Where are we today? Two hearts that's cold and shattered. And you said you'd help me. That you would stay here by my side. You said you'd love me. I would no longer have to hide. But you only love me when you please. And I just can't get down on my knees anymore So tell me... CHORUS | CHORUS Where have all the young hearts gone? Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI |
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Words and Music
Lyrics by Jeff Pike and Scott Nickerson My life was still a mystery, running out of time Afraid of what might lie ahead, the heartache I might find She was an unexpected diamond I found along the way A shining ray of sunshine I prayed would never go away Lying by her side where I feel most at peace I was taken by her beauty as I watched her calmly sleep Her face golden like a child. Shining in the sun A voice deep inside me told me.. that our lives had just begun....had just begun Like words and music we go together A song of love and dreams will last forever Like words and music we need each other You can’t have one without the other Sometimes you think it’s best to keep your distance But when she holds me close I lose all resistance Broken hearts we’ve had before you can’t turn love away A cry of love calls to your soul And your resistance gets blown away Like words and music we go together A song of love and Dreams will last forever Like words and music we need each other You can’t have one without the other Like words and music we go together A song of life and love will last forever Like words and music we need each other A celebration of life plays over and over Over and over Like words and music playing over and over. Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI |
Always The One
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike When I was young I took my time. I was never clinging to a vine. Looking for what there was to see. Hiding down the road for me. I used to look at the years gone past As a fading dream never meant to last. Heartaches don't come like they used to do Is it growing up that does this to you and me? Did it take too long to see? That.. You were always the one that was in my heart When I lost my way these past few years. You were always the one and I've been glad it's you. You're still the same old friend that I once knew. Years of chasing life. Living for the day I had taken my heart and locked it away. Waiting for the day when I would have to stand. Reach out and take life by the hand. And then I wondered around and I finally found I was living my life all alone. Secluded in my dream I found reality. Found I was chasing my dream on my own Maybe it was the times. Searching for peace of mind Wondering what I would do now that me and you Had gone separate ways. Then I wondered around and I finally found I was living my life all alone. Secluded in my dream I found reality. Found I was chasing my dream on my own But maybe it was the time. Looking for peace of mind Wondering what I would do now that me and you Had gone separate ways. When I was young I took my time. I was never clinging to a vine. Looking for what there was to see. Hiding down the road for me. Oh, and when at last I saw our face. And I saw that the years had been good to you. But for me, did it take too long to see? CHORUS You were always the one that was in my heart When I lost my way these past few years. You were always the one standing in my way When youth was in my life and led me astray. I'm glad you're here today Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI |
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Fade Away
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike and Rick Cook I got my suitcase and I'm packing. Soon I'll be walking out your door. Can't think of anything that ain't been said before. Something deep inside of me says get up off the floor. It's been too long and the feelings gone. Fade Away, Fade Away I got your letter here this morning. It says you won't be coming home. Says it'd be much too hard to look into my eyes. Her new life's a calling her now. No time to cry. It's been too long and the feelings gone. Fade Away, Fade Away What makes two lovers drift apart this way? Other arms lie waiting but the memories surely stay. It turned out wrong. And now the feelings gone to stay. Fade Away. Got this lonely, lonely feeling. Like I'm blowing in the wind. Like a gambler who hopes his hand will win. Luck will come my way. Yes love will come again. It's been too long and the feelings gone. Fade Away, Fade Away Fade Away..... Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI |
Believe In Me
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike Drifting through a world filled with hopes and dreams. Looking for the love to tear away the seams. I'm a spinning wheel standing still in time. Searching for my future in fantasies and rhyme. Cold and empty years have passed with me and you. When in my heart I knew what I must do. You sacrificed but I paid the price. Now I'll listen to your rules. But I'll keep my own advice. For you've got to believe in me. For no one else has seen me like you do. When my back was against the wall. I needed you to break my fall. When faith and hope have pulled me through. Believe in me so I can believe in you. I see that in your heart there was never room for me. Bitter words have rocked our lives like angry tides at sea. We can't look for time is never really on our side. When it was black you called it white. Never a peaceful night. Will we ever touch you? CHORUS | CHORUS Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI |
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Midwinter Wind
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike Look at me and tell me I'm the man I used to be. A few more miles have eased on down the road. My taste for younger past times has been quenched along the way. And I need someone to warm me from the cold. And the path he walked was different and so far away from mine. His feet tread on a strange but carefree ground. But he picked up bits and pieces and stored them along the way. For the times when he would no longer be around. But now I'm asking you baby, "What am I to do?" When I wanna fly but my wings their tied and bound. Alright you weren't the one but tell me, why did you run? I need someone here to keep me safe and sound. I feel torn from end to end nobody likes to start again. But it was part of the package when you made the deal. Faces come and faces go but it's the ones you didn't take time to know, Will haunt you until your journeys end. I've walked up and down these stairs too long. Somehow I feel I don't belong. Did the wind whisper my name but not too clear. Should I pack up this guitar and just leave yesterday behind. With you at my back with just a tear. CHORUS Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI |
Something Ain't Right
Lyrics and Music by Teresa Reeves Gilmer and Jeff Pike I've got a problem with your heart. There's something I don't understand. How can love make it all work out When it can't even make us friends? You believe in so much. So much more than I. You say you have faith in all that I do. But I can't live a lie. Something ain't right tonight. Something ain't right with our lives. I can't get what I need From a love I don't believe Something ain't right tonight. Something ain't right. Oh, I don't have the strength to fight. Every day I tried my best. But honey I think I failed your test. I've done the best I can do, but the rest is up to you. For you keep your feelings locked inside your heart. Make me feel the things that you feel. Make our love shine like the sun. Make me feel like I'm the one. Every day I tried my best. But honey I think I failed your test. I have a reason for trying for I believe in time well spent. But all these years of hurting inside. Tell me, what has it meant? You have the time for everyone. Everyone but me. You are such a part of my life. It's strange that you can't see. CHORUS | CHORUS Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI |
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Butterfly Lady
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike She's my Butterfly Lady. Flying with the leaves as they fall without a sound. She's my Butterfly Lady. And her wings never touch the ground. Bruised and betrayed by the games life has played. Though the smile upon her face remains the same. Left alone so young by the two that made her one. A restless heart that no one can tame. Beautiful and free. Like a woman's meant to be. Her path is never straight, but when you see The road she chose to lead will take her to the sea And fly into the sun for she is free. CHORUS She came into my life like a moonlit summer rain Washing the years from my eyes. We listen intently to what life has to say. We take our love day by day Take me as I am. The future we can't plan. Look into my eyes and then you'll understand. She came into my life like a moonlit summer rain Washing the tears from my eyes. Beautiful and free like a woman's meant to be. A restless heart that no one can tame CHORUS | CHORUS And her wings never touch the ground. As she flies without a sound. Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI |
What I Find In You
Lyrics and Music by Jeff Pike and Jim Martin It's the lonely hearts that never seem to understand. How the love they had a hold of slipped right through their hands. They'll stand alone but on their own their falling down. They reach for all the pieces but their nowhere to be found. Well it's the jealous heart that finds fault with the innocent. And demands the trust and with it there's no settlement. Thinks that baby blues are nothing more than lying eyes. And faithful hearts are nothing more than heartaches in disguise. I played the games. I felt the same. What I feel is true. The thing in me that's missing is what I find in you. It's the loving heart that always holds the tenderness. That will ease the pain and take away the emptiness. Keeps me going strong and always brings me back for more. The dream that I found in you is what I'm living for. CHORUS What I find in you. What I find in you. What I find in you. Copyright 1991 - Jeff Pike Music/BMI |
