I was gonna say it. I was waiting for you to say it. Somehow it’s always gotta be that way. Both of us know something’s wrong, But we don’t know what we did, So I only blame you all over again. Something ‘bout the tone of your voice, Something ‘bout your body language.. But now, I guess I have mine, too. Sometimes, I wonder why we say anything. There’s something special that always brings us back.. To say I’m sorry is not enough. If we just embrace each other, then we understand. What are we waiting for? To say “It’s over?”, or “Nothing’s wrong, don’t worry ‘bout it.” Just doesn’t matter. You’re waiting for someone to break the ice for you. (Waiting…) Are you waiting for an apology? (Waiting…) Thinking you were wrong; It’s the biggest mistake I make. I seem to make it almost everyday. I could blame myself, But I couldn’t remember why… What were we talking about anyway? I want to get back to love. Let’s give in and go on back to love. The only thing is that we’re still a little down. Sometimes, the strongest feelings deep in our hearts Come from nothing at all, Nowhere in sight, Please..someone make this right! If I could just say I’m sorry, is it not enough? If we just embrace each other, I’ll sing another song to you. (What are we waiting for?) To say, “It’s over,” or “Nothing’s wrong, don’t worry ‘bout it.” No one needs to say another word. Your love is beyond them all. If we just embrace each other, would you sing another song to me? (What are we waiting for?) To say it’s over, or nothing’s wrong -- Don’t worry ‘bout it. No one needs to say another word. (Your love is beyond them all) Your love is beyond them all. Your love is beyond them all.

Love Attracted Love (Words and music by J. DiCera, June 25, 2010) If only love attracted love, Then I would never have made you lose your heart, and lie to me. If only love attracted love….. Well, the love in your eyes attracted mine. And from that day, I never really stopped my love from growing. The closer I got to you, was harder to bare. Then, we both wanted to just talk over tea; (I have waited so long for that moment.) (I have waited so long..) ..Then you said ‘Yes!’ (Only love attracted love.) Yes! If only love attracted love…. The love in your smile attracted mine. So when I looked on online, While waiting for the word, Those words you said kept ringing in my head That “Love attracted love.” I wait another week for that moment, (It never came!) And I asked you again, and that moment… You said ‘Yes!’ all over again. And if only love attracted love, You would’ve seen the very thing you supposedly stood for. Only love attracted love, Only love attracted love, Only love attracted love… But I guess I was attracted to the love in your eyes.. For him! And the love you saw in my eyes attracted more lies. In case you didn’t see it, I only see through my heart like you say you do, And I was sure my heart was right.. (Waited so long for that moment)…this time. I was right this time..and I say yes, it’s confusing. But it sure makes the world turn. (Only love attracted love) And things are going back to normal today. You’ll attract love everywhere you go. (Only love attracted love) But it’s a funny thing. It doesn’t happen to me anymore. But when it did, I was thinking of you. (Only love attracted love) I was thinking of you. (Only love attracted love) And as it turns out, I had the love of someone else.. And I traded it in for this game with you, Traded it in for this game with you. If only love attracted love… If only love attracted love…

More of You (Words and music by J. DiCera, June 29, 2010) I hope there’s more of you in my world, I hope there’s more of you in my life, Cause there is more of you than I’ve seen, And there is more of you I’ve felt. I hope there’s more of you in my world, I hope there’s more of you in my life, Cause there is more of you than I’ve seen, And there is more of you than I’ve felt.. We had a little struggle. Brought me tears I could not control. Don’t know if my feelings for you, Have made you stronger than you already are, Cause my feelings were strong enough, To set you free without condition. But deep inside, I couldn’t bare to stay angry with you. So I will be here. My heart is open for you. If you feel it’s alright, You don’t have to take my word for it. Listen inside, Cause there’s more of me I wish I could share, And then a better man I’ll be knowing you’re still there. I hope there’s more of you in my world, I hope there’s more of you in my life, Cause there is more of you than I’ve seen, And there is more of you than I felt. Listen inside… Listen inside…

Carolina Girl (Words and music by J. DiCera, July 11, 2010) A friend of a charming girl moved into town, She took away my doubt inside she wanted me around. She wanted me, while I was yearning someone else. While my tears have dried, we danced the night out, She would tell me ‘bout her life, I shared mine, too. She’s more like me the more I tried to realize.. She held my hand and kissed me! (Lonely boy, don’t go) I’m steppin’ out with that lonely girl (so fine, in mine) I’m so afraid because I feel so fine With her hand in mine, (I miss my Carolina girl) I met my Carolina girl! Every time I’m down, she lifts me over; When I think about it.. Could I love her? I care about her, but I’m too afraid to tell her. I never want to just rebound on someone, I learned that lesson and I vowed to take no one For granted, but this can’t end, When she wants me to be by her side.. I’m steppin’ out with that lonely girl, (Lonely girl..don’t know..) I just can’t stand it, When we feel so fine, With her hands in mine, I need my Carolina girl. (My Carolina girl) When the rest of the world, Keeps telling me to stop loving my girl.. She’s getting over someone else.. I’m better off if no one tells her how I really feel.. One day, I’m taking out my lonely girl, When we’re not afraid to feel so fine, With her hands in mine, And I’ll love my Carolina girl. One day, I’ll take her out, my lonely girl.. When we’re not afraid to feel so fine, With her heart in mine, I’ll love my Carolina girl.. Doo-doo-doo-doo… My Carolina girl!

You Made Me a Star Tonight (Words and Music by J. DiCera, July 8, 2010) You made me a star tonight, From that back row of that Radio City Music Hall. You and me, we shared the light, From that image of my phone of an electrifying stage. You and me, and all of the crowd, Our lives are now lit up, like our parents in ’64.. Reelin-and-a-rockin,’ the house was hoppin! As we celebrate the birthday of a man, Who gave us the Beat from his heart, Instilled in the heartbeats of many. And I am one, I am more than my ordinary self, That I awaken and wonder about, Because this love of so many years, Given Me Back the Beat! From that back row of the Radio City Music Hall, You and me, we shared the light, From the image of my phone of an electrifying stage. You made me a star tonight, From the back row of that Radio City Music Hall. Well, you may be the Starr of stars, But then I turned to see your friend behind me.. It was Paul!! The rockin’ came eruptin,’ we were jumpin’ out of every seat and every feet was Off the Ground! Everyone who graced the stage was having the time of their lives, Do they realize their presence had taught me grace? They had a hand in everything that has kept me here, And everything that was good, That I intended to give to everyone since I was four, And I won’t let go! And the stars tonight have made a star in everyone here.. You made me a star tonight, From that back row of that Radio City Music Hall. You and me, we shared the light, From the image on my phone of an electrifying stage. You made me a star tonight, From that back row of the Radio City Music Hall. You and me, and all of the crowd, Our lives are now lit up like our parents in ’64.. (oooh..) (woo..ooh..) Reelin’ and a-rockin’ and-a-feelin’ a strollin’ We were hoppin’ and our hearts were jumpin’ Every time another star would jump on to the stage, It’s amazing after generations passed – like kids in the neighborhood! It’s everything I dreamed to be, Everything I’d want to see, In a mere two hours, Filling my heart endlessly. You made me a star tonight, From that back row of that Radio City Music Hall. You and me, we shared the light, From the image of my phone of an electrifying stage. You made me a star tonight, From the back row of that Radio City Music Hall, You and me, we shared the light, From the image of my phone of an electrifying stage. You and me are stars tonight, From that back row of that Radio City Music Hall, You and me, and all of the crowd, Our lives are now lit up like our parents.. You made me a star tonight!

The Five-Minute Epic (Words by J. DiCera, June 17, 2010 1:45am Music by J. DiCera July 10, 2010) Twenty years before now, As a young boy on top of the world, Heroes of mine, like mad scientists, set out to bring new forms of music. Old forms in variations, That gave me something to dream about, In the days when dreams were vivid. And they made us all work hard. We’re here now today, so don’t forget it. And I’m here now to realize that dream, I’ll spell it out for you. It will not sound familiar to you, But it’s called an “epic.” I guess you could say in the world today, That an epic is “a song over five minutes long.” But it’s full of surprises, twists and turns, A rise and fall and everything else, Except the formula you know. So now that you know, go right ahead To the exit doors.. But don’t ask for apologies For not showing you to that middle of the road. I, as well as many other artists, Are defined otherwise. But I thought, with all honesty, That’s what you all came to see. Your browsing and texting Are more important than me. Twenty years before now, People like you were sitting where you just left. They were listening with pride, With shock and surprise, Awe and admiration! They left when my heroes were done taking bows. As they left, their world was a little better for a while. And they smiled… That’s what people did. That’s what epics did. That’s what they did for me. That’s what my epics should’ve done for you. So when you’re all finished sticking your nose up, Take the time to stop and smell the roses. Then go right ahead to the exit doors.. Come back and ‘woo-hoo!’ when you hear.. Those same four chords! …Or when your next idol winner Preaches to fake it. Or even when word spreads out that the artist… Is half-naked! But this is called an epic. An epic’s a song over five minutes long.. (“You only have five minutes!”) Twenty years have past now, As a young man on top of the world, Heroes of mine, like wild young boys, Play epics again, and I listen with pride. With shock and surprise, With awe and admiration, And since half the crowd left, I thought I’d get a little closer.. To a seat in the front that’s been empty for awhile. But there’s a stiff guard with earplugs. Won’t let me go. I guess they’re waiting for the V.I.P.s to return. But what about me? And the many that came to see The epics that were meant to make us feel better tonight? What about them? Did they enjoy playing to earplugs and so many empty seats in sight? Your world’s gotta change! That gave me something to dream about, In a time when dreams are well needed. And it’s gonna make me world hard. Cause we’re here now tonight! Don’t you forget it. I’m here now to realize...

A Thread of Hope (J. DiCera, July 19, 2010) When a year begins, what is the first thing you feel? You know that every year is a big part of you. And your life filled with surprises, just like each year. But when a year begins, What do you want it to be? No matter who you are, that’s hope in your heart. You know that in every year, There’s Best and there’s Worst. But when did we begin to expect only the worst? When did we decide to stop and stare when it’s worse? We’re too caught up with comments on who you think is to blame. But when the year began, is this what you planned to do? All of us are all tied in this. And no one of us is the same. All of us are afraid, but I now have hope. All of us, we’re all tied into this. And no one of us is the same. All of us are afraid, But I know you have hope. You may not remember but you once felt that light, When something always seemed to have an ending in sight. What if we become the people we are? That’s what used to happen every turn of the pages of history. I want to become who we really are. We can’t do that with seemingly endless outrage. I thought we’re at our best, when things are at their worst. I know we’re at our worst when we hurt to prove who’s the best. All of us are all tied in this, A thread of hearts through our minds’ eyes, All of us are afraid, But I know you have hope. If all of us stop and listen, Maybe we’ll help get the answer. It’s a lost art to consider. To picture in our minds the truth inside, The truth of what’s going on in the world today. A world is created by a thread of hearts, Through our minds’ eyes, Woven together by a thread of hope. Woven together by a thread of hope.

More Than You Know (Words and Music by J. DiCera, Sept. 14, 2010) I wish I could tell you from afar, Though we’re only one town apart, If your kiss was meant for me to think of you, You better know I do, more than you know. But every single time I got something to say, The calls of duty pull me right away. And when all the work was finally done, You’re never on the other side any given day. But someone, who had all your faith, Nearly tore it apart. While all along, I’ve been sitting here, Planning what I would tell you, When you’ve left it all behind, And you’re ready to listen. If only you’d understand today, I hope I’m somewhere in your heart someday. And if that heart on my name was a question, The answer is true. I do, more than you know. We started out as friends one night out. With riots in town, we had the Keys to the City. I wasn’t sure what happened to me, But I knew it was new, and I knew that we liked it. And for once, someone showed me more love, Than I was allowed to show. And how you couldn’t see I was feeling, I don’t know. But it tears me apart. Cause there may be guys that make you.. Leave me behind. But I’m gonna wait, Till you’re ready to listen. So you gotta believe me when I say, My faith is somewhere in your heart today. And even though you’ve shied away, I want you to know I’ll understand. I’ll just have to love you from afar, Though we’re two crazy lives apart. And as long as we have faith on our side, Your love will bring my love to you, Somehow.

(Words and music by J. DiCera) It's warm out. What's this all about? She broke my heart again. Can't you see that? This time I fell in love, and it was really love! And I'm the only guy she'll never really think of. On that road again, love will always take me back to darkness, and start again. And I promised I will always take the road less traveled. I guess that means I'm through with love. It's cold and gray. It's just another day. I keep hearing all the things that you would say, If you were here, instead of getting hurt. You'd be a lady in the right way. When you love, when you hurt, I'll always be in love with you. We're burning bridges on the highway. The more you love, the more you hate, the more I'm holding on to you, till you make me say, Goodbye to your Mean ways. Remember when we used to talk? I thought we'd be friends forever. Things we used to share we're not like anyone. There's not a man you dated with the guts to say that. We used to talk about all the old time music -- Doowop and Country. Your friends will never know all those things we really loved, They’re so back in time. I guess I should have stayed there! It's cold and gray, The loving of today, A kiss goodbye to yesterday. I was good to you, And you were great to me, until I started to be great, too! This is love. This is hard. This is the final game to play. I've fallen out of all the highways! And still I'm waiting here for you -- Don't want to say, Goodbye to your 'Mean' goodbye. (big boys don't cry) And on that road again, Love will always take me back to darkness, and start again. And I promised I will always take the road less traveled. I guess that means I'm through with love! It's cold and gray... I keep hearing all the things that you would say, If you were here, Instead of getting hurt, You'd be a lady in the right way. When you love, when you hurt, I'll always be in love with you. We're burning bridges on the highway. The more you love, the more I'm holding onto you... Till you make me say goodbye, to your 'Mean' ways, I've fallen out of all the highways, but you will love! And you will hate! And still I'm waiting here for you.. I'm not gonna say....goodbye.