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DEMOS 1999 - 2019

by Sudhananda

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1.
Same Family 03:52
SAME FAMILY Father I’m working to heal pain from generations of guilt and shame That’s been passed on as our inheritance - now I renounce it Mother I’m working to heal the soil that has been poisoned Raped and spoiled we will make it a sacred place again - for all the children And people of all nationalities All of the animals plants and trees And all of the creatures that swim in the sea We are all part of the same family Sister I’m willing to understand the ways of woman So take my hand and lead me into your mystery so I can hear you Brother I’m willing to drop the pride and competition I set aside the judgement that use to blind my eyes now I can see you In people of all nationalities All of the animals plants and trees And all of the creatures that swim in the seas We are all part of the same family Lover I’m working to heal the pain of separation It is the same light that’s shining in every part of creation In people of all nationalities All of the animals plants and trees And all of the creatures that swim in the seas We are all part of the same family Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
2.
Here I Am 04:36
HERE I AM Mirages dancing at the edge of the horizon Always out of reach they bacon me to cross the burning sand I hear the singing of the sirens in the distance Lure me on with their seductive songs and I get lost at sea In a tug of war between desires and regrets It’s time to let go of these childish games and I will not forget that Here I am - the past is just and old story Here I am - the future’s just a fantasy Here I am - there’s no place else that I could be This is all there is The phantoms follow me down corridors of memories They hunt me with their haunting eyes and I get paralyzed I run for cover looking for another lover Thinking this time maybe it will work out like a fairy tail In a tug of war between desires and regrets It’s time to let go of these childish games and I will not forget that Here I am - the past is just and old story Here I am - the future’s just a fantasy Here I am - there’s no place else that I could be This is all there is I hear the ticking of the seconds going by so slow As years go by so fast and sand falls down the hour glass The great things I have done the victories and trophies I have won Become all meaningless here in the face of death In a tug of war between desires and regrets It’s time to let go of these childish games and I will not forget that Here I am - the past is just and old story Here I am - the future’s just a fantasy Here I am - there’s no place else that I could be This is all there is Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
3.
LOVE AND FORGIVENESS I’m saying I’m sorry for the wrongs that I have done I’m sorry for the pain that I’ve caused to anyone I was unconscious and I didn’t understand That we are all interconnected Everything we do comes back around Now I know that we reap what we sow So I’m spreading my love around I’m saying I’m sorry for the hearts that I have broken I’m sorry for the ignorant words that I’ve spoken I was unconscious and I didn’t understand That we are all interconnected Everything we do comes back around Now I know that we reap what we sow So I’m spreading my love around Love and forgiveness is all that we can give to each other Love and forgiveness is all there is I am forgiving everyone who’s ever hurt me And I forgive myself as I learn how to love unconditionally I was unconscious and I didn’t understand That we are all interconnected Everything we do comes back around Now I know that we reap what we sow Love and forgiveness is all that we can give to each other Love and forgiveness is all there is Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
4.
ALCHEMY OF LOVE she's returning to the earth like a leaf that's been released falling down she's returning to the soil as the body turns to ashes in the ground she's returning home to the source like a pilgrim drawn toward the brilliant light and then ignites in the alchemy of love she's returning to the blue like a bird that's flying high flying free she's returning to the stars skipping through the milky-way through the galaxies she's returning home to the source purified - she's turned to gold and been transformed and is reborn in the alchemy of love all the laughter and the tears that she cried through all the blessings of failure and success In the end she realized all is one and nothing matters any more or less she's returning home to the source like a pilgrim drawn toward the brilliant light and then ignites in the alchemy of love she's returning to the earth she's returning to the sky she's returning to the source purified in love Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
5.
EVERY MORNING sometimes it gets so crazy when I'm running around chasing my own tail trying to find some meaning in this mad mad world but to no avail lost in the labyrinths in the corridors of the mind's maze groping through a haze of dreams trying to keep it all together as it's failing apart at the seams every morning the creator paints a new masterpiece across the sky what could be greater than this vision unfolding before my eyes sometimes I remember not to gorget to remember the spirit checking off my list of all the stupid things I think I need to get to be happy, just be happy without a reason or rhyme take a breath of life look around I am surrounded by the sacred all the time every morning the creator paints a new masterpiece across the sky what could be created than this vision unfolding before my eyes and I gaze in wonder at the sunrise (see the colors) in the sky (of creation) see the sunrise glowing in the morning sky sometimes I lie awake wondering what's the use in going on in this tragedy then I have to laugh at myself and realize that it's a comedy I'm the hero, fool and villain staring on my own movie screen if I look behind the cloak and mask I find the real face can be seen every morning the creator paints a new masterpiece across the sky what could be created than this vision unfolding before my eyes aid I gaze in wonder at the sunrise (see the colors) in the sky (of creation) see the sunrise glowing in the morning sky Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
6.
IN THE ARMS OF GRACE Isn’t a day go by when I don’t think about you When I don’t stop and wonder how you are Isn’t a day go by that I don’t feel your absence But still I feel your presence in my heart When we embraced in that silent space In that timeless place in the crack between two worlds I recognized the beauty in your eyes We were wrapped I the arms of grace There isn’t a day go by that I don’t have to let go Of holding onto something that isn’t mine There isn’t a day go by in which I don’t remember That what I felt with you is with me all the time When we embraced all the doors were open And though nothing was spoken I heard every word I recognized the Buddha in your eyes We were wrapped I the arms of grace In the arms of grace Wrapped in the arms of grace Isn’t a day go by when I don’t count my blessings But still I ask for more than what life brings There isn’t a day go by when I don’t get the feeling That I want to give you everything When we embraced in that silent space In that timeless place in the crack between two worlds I recognized the beauty in your eyes We are wrapped I the arms of grace Isn’t a day go by when I don’t think about you That I don’t stop and wonder how you are Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
7.
TAKE THESE ASHES take these ashes and scatter them to the wind take these dreams and shatter them over and over again take everything that I call mine everything that I'm holding onto take everything that is a lie and leave only what's really true open these hands and say goodbye, say hello open these arms up to the sky welcoming and letting go take everything that I call mine everything that I'm holding onto take everything that is a lie and leave only what's really true show me what is real nothing to be concealed and everything to be revealed Copyright 1999 Sudhananda Music
8.
ON THE INSIDE I’ve been running away from myself all my life I’ve been trying to find the truth somewhere else I’ve been always one step ahead or looking behind taking two steps back Now I’m gonna stay right where I am I will not move no matter what happens (Chorus) (Now is the only time there is) on the outride I’m gonna stay right here (here is the only place there is) on the inside I’m gonna stay right here (now is the only time there is) No matter what may happen (here is the only place there is) On the inside I’ve been trying to find happiness all my life I’ve been trying to capture it in my nets I’ve been chasing after a dream and stumbling Into my own traps Now I’m gonna stand and face the fear I will not leave no matter what happens (Now is the only time there is) on the outride I’m gonna stay right here (here is the only place there is) on the inside I’m gonna stay right here (now is the only time there is) No matter what may happen (here is the only place there is) On the inside And I will stay open - and I will stay open No matter what happens I’ve been playing a game with myself all my life I’ve been thinking that what I want is something else I’ve been playing solitaire and hide and go seek Peaking through the cracks Now I’m gonna stay right where I am here I will not cheat no matter what may happen (Chorus) Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
9.
Let Go 03:59
LET GO Let go - let go Let the river take you where it wants to go Let go Let go - let go Let your heart fill up and overflow Let go Now's the right time to begin A journey that will never end The waves roll out and come back in Again and again Let go - let go Ride the wind where ever it may blow Let Go Now's the time to jump right in Maybe you will sink or swim Cast your fate out to the wind Again and again We build our hopes and chase our dreams But it’s only part of the plan Cause we're partners with creation And life moves in such strange ways That we don’t understand Let go - let go Of everything that you think you know Let go Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
10.
Welcome Here 02:58
WELCOME HERE Welcome here little one Welcome here from everyone Who’s gathered here to welcome you Into this life you are so fresh and newly arrived from the source Your eyes are pure with innocences You’ve landed here upon your course Welcome to this earthly dance Welcome here little one So many things you may become But one thing that you’ll always be Is loved by those within this family Of fellow travelers upon this path of love and light We thank you tiny messenger For the gift of your delight Welcome here little one Welcome here from everyone And may you grow up true and strong And may your days on earth be long And though I come today to bless And wish you health and happiness There is one thing I must confess I know that it is you who blesses me Copyrig
11.
Ocean Angels 03:42
OCEAN ANGELS ocean angels come play with me i long to see you in the deep blue sea (see) how i honor and wish you good will you come closer come closer to me ocean angels in the heavens below let me come near you and teach me all you know of this life and the deep mysteries share your ancient wisdom with me ocean angels with the buddha smile ocean angels i love your spirit pure and wild ocean angels ocean angels how different we are you have fins and tails but you know that our hearts beat in time to the same song of love below and above the sea ocean angels in the deep blue waters under infinite skys there's a radiant joy i see shining in your eyes ocean angels Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
12.
COLORS OF THE MORNING colors of the morning paint a brand new day light on the horizon melting all the darkness away wake up from the dreaming from the long dark night wake up to the new day and see the morning light music of the morning listen to the sounds a gentle wind is blowing birds are singing all around wake up from the dreaming from the long dark night wake up to the new day and see the morning light wake up - wake up it’s time to rise rise up sing hallelujah wake up and see the morning skies Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
13.
KEEP ON SINGING when the road seems long feels like you can't go on and you think you've lost your way when the times get tough feels like you've had enough it's hard to face another day don't be frightened by the long dark night hold your head up everything is gonna be alright keep on singing just like a songbird keep on shining just like the sun keep on flowing just like a river on it's way back home to the ocean when you're filled with doubts it's so hard to crawl out of the hole you've fallen in with a troubled mind it's impossible to find the answer blowing in the wind don't be frightened by the long dark night hold your head up everything is gonna be alright keep on singing just like a songbird keep on shining just like the sun keep on flowing just like a river on it's way back home to the ocean Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved
14.
Remember 04:16
REMEMBER Remember to take care of tomorrow With every decision that you make today Remember to take care of the earth Honor her in every way Celebrate every moment that we are given Celebrate all the wonders of this vast creation Celebrate every grain of sand and every shooting star Remember who you really are Remember to take care of each other Remember we’re all born of the same source Remember to take care of yourself Everyone is so precious Celebrate every moment that we are given Celebrate all the wonders of this vast creation Celebrate every grain of sand and every shooting star Remember who you really are Remember the winding of the river Remember the deepness of the forest Remember the blueness of the sky Everything is so precious Celebrate every moment that we are given Celebrate all the wonders of this vast creation Celebrate every grain of sand and every shooting star Remember who you really are Copyright Sudhananda, all rights reserved

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“DEMOS 1999 - 2019” is a collection of demo recordings of songs written over the past couple decades that I have never released. At this point I am only making it available on Bandcamp.
These are recordings that I made over the years not with the intention of releasing publicly but more as a record for myself to document and remember the songs. So, they are mostly guitar and vocal - simple, naked and unadorned. I feel that some of these songs are among my best. I hope you will enjoy.
In love & gratitude,
Sudhananda

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released February 27, 2021

Sudhananda - vocals and guitars
Max Dyer - cello (Ocean Angels)

recorded, mixed and mastered by Sudhananda
cover photo by David Maxwell

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