Alive EP

by m e r f y

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Alive 04:48
Get up, Monday morning blues How on earth did you press that snooze button twice? Don’t be late to work, get a brew New clothes, ‘cos you must be seen looking glam But at the bus stop mean drivers scram Through the small reservoir next to you Could it be that there’s a reason that we’re alive? You and me, is there a reason that we’re alive? Could it be that every day there’ll be something new we can learn? Could it be that anybody could need a light In a world with so much wrong that could be made right? Could it be that there’s a reason these hearts continue to burn? The reason we are alive... Same road, past the same old view Paperboy yelling out the news “There’s no point”, say the learned, “life is a whim.” Oh well, through the office doors Settle down, now here comes your boss And she’s mad, ‘cos you don’t seem to be a machine Could it be... etc. And tomorrow we will do it again Could it be there’s a reason When tomorrow we will do it again? Could it be that there’s a reason that we’re alive When it seems a noble battle to just survive? Is there anybody here who can see the light In a world with so much wrong that could be made right? Could this be the time and place for a dream come true? Could there be an opportunity here for you? Could it be our very lives have been made for awe? Could it be that there is Someone to live them for? I believe that there’s a reason that we’re alive Though it seems a noble battle to just survive I believe that anybody might see the light In a world with so much wrong that could be made right I believe this is the place for a dream come true I believe that opportunity waits for you I believe our very lives have been made for awe I believe that there is Someone to live them for I believe that there’s a reason that we’re alive Though it seems a noble battle to just survive I believe our very lives have been made for awe I believe that there is Someone to live them for And I’m glad, I’m glad that tomorrow we can do it again...
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Flying Song 03:31
Up above the endless sea Cotton carpets white beneath Daylight into dark Chasing daylight into dark Sailing through that cold blue air Till you finally land somewhere Home’s a world apart But no further from my heart You won’t go far I’ll know where you are And since the beginning I’d go anywhere to find you Know in your heart How fast time is going So don’t take too many flights Before the one That brings you back. Where you go may bring you smiles Turn your fortunes for a while Limelight in the gloom Bring you limelight in the gloom Valleys here and mountains there Sky of stars too bright to bear Dull in any view Next to what I’ve prepared for you And these are the words that I’ve said forever: You won’t go far I’ll know where you are And since the beginning I’ve given everything to find you Know in your heart How fast time is going So don’t take too many flights Before you’re on... Your journey home is not far I know where you are Just like the beginning How I’d hate for you to lose me Deep in your heart You’re longing, I know it Please don’t take too many flights Before the one That brings you back.
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I will never die if I’m alive in You And my very heart’s foundation knows Your word is truth So when I stand praising with many Or outcast all alone The only thing that matters is You’ve called me Your own It’s a mystery and a code I’ll never crack How my Lord would send His very best to get me back And if they have me top the charts Or drop me like a stone The only thing that matters is You’ve called me Your own You see how much I long to be on team When I’m everyone’s last choice How I’ve longed to sing out in the choir When there is no tune to my voice But You don’t see the face of it like we do You just see how much Your people need You I’ve got Your love within me Even when no-one thinks me worth a slice: You’ve set a place for me back home Because of Love’s eternal sacrifice, With the word and the Spirit bringing change inside And a hope that one like me can bring You pride I will never die if I’m alive in You And my very heart’s foundation knows Your word is truth So when I stand praising with many Or outcast all alone The only thing that matters is You’ve called me Your own
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You are the true and the only, holy, perfect One No-one before, no-one greater, Maker, and we come Knowing Your power is ageless Knowing the King of all heaven is with us You are the true and the only, holy, purest Lamb Dying that we can be living; giving So we can know that Your mercy is endless Knowing the King of all heaven is for us You came to cleanse us with Your blood That we would have life forever And even today, Lord, You beckon Healing the soul and the mind Bringing sight to the blind Yours is the true and the only holy road divine Gladly we stand and we follow, sorrow leave behind Knowing Your favour is boundless Knowing the King of all heaven is with us You came to cleanse us with Your blood That we would have life forever And even today, Lord, You beckon And open eternity’s door Bringing worth to the poor Yours is the true and the only holy road divine Gladly we stand and we follow, sorrow leave behind Knowing Your favour is boundless Knowing the King of all heaven is with us Knowing Your mercy is endless Knowing the King of all heaven is with us. Lord, You are truth, You are life, You’re the only way...

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My first proper EP!

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! Courtesy of the lovely people at Bandcamp, you will receive a full digital booklet in PDF form when you download this whole record (see underneath album title). Everybody loves to look at nice cover art and read the lyrics while they're listening, don't they, even if only on the iPad nowadays. :)

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released February 14, 2011

Songs composed and arranged by MERFY


Merfy - voice, guitars, keyboards, drums, percussion, Stylophone (!?!)

featuring, in order of appearance, the vocal talents of:
Sally (and Freddie) Moulds
Jess Greedy
Georgie Murphy
Abigail Frymann
Ben Greedy
George Melluish

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Saulo Valerio - lead guitar
Abigail Frymann - violin

Thank you so, so much to all those who helped or encouraged.

Boeing 757 to Las Vegas cabin announcement courtesy of www.sound-effect.com

This sound recording is owned by Merfy
℗2011 Mad Platter Productions


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Romans 11:33-36 ... there is a reason.

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Based in Ealing, west London. Solo singer-songwriter project turned acoustic live trio. Vocal harmonies, folk/jazz-tinged guitars and thoughtful, uplifting lyrics.

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