"Souvenirs," A LOVE SONG

VERSE:                        

Don’t give me trinkets.

Don’t give me tokens.

I don’t need another charm,

That leaves my heart broken,

Like daisies and diamonds,

Or photos and letters,

Even your favorite sweater.

 

CHORUS:                                

If I had to choose, 

And I think I do,

I’d rather have you, 

Than any of your 

Souvenirs.

 

VERSE:                        

Just give me memories.

Just give me moments.

I just want another breath,

That leaves us both closer,

Like days spent in secret,

And midnight confessions,

Even the difficult questions.

 

CHORUS:                                

If I had to choose, 

And I think I do,

I’d rather have you, 

Than any of your 

Souvenirs.

 

BRIDGE:                                  

My closets are full.

My drawers are packed.

If you give me a keepsake, 

I’m giving it back.

What I need cannot be bought,

But it will surely cost you.

 

CHORUS:                                

If I had to choose, 

And I think I do,

I’d rather have you, 

Than any of your 

Souvenirs.

CHORUS:                                

If I had to choose, 

And I think I do,

I’d rather have you, 

Than any of your 

Souvenirs.

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Than any of your 

Souvenirs.

 

Copyright 2010 Jennifer Waters

"I Will Be With You," A GOSPEL SONG

VERSE:

When you pass through the waters,

I will be with you.

The rivers will not sweep over you.

I will be with you.

 

VERSE:

When you walk through the fire,

You will not be burned.

The flames will not set you ablaze.

You will not be burned.

 

CHORUS:

Do not fear, you are mine.

You are precious in my sight.

Do not fear, you are mine.

You are precious in my sight.

 

VERSE:

Now forget the former things.

Do not dwell on the past.

I am making a way in the wilderness.

Do not dwell on the past.

 

VERSE:

Listen, I am doing a new thing.

Do you not perceive it?

I will put a road in the wasteland.

Do you not perceive it?

 

CHORUS:

Do not fear, you are mine.

You are precious in my sight.

Do not fear, you are mine.

You are precious in my sight.

 

BRIDGE:

I made a way through the sea,

A path through the mighty waters.

I have redeemed you and called you by name,

Oh, my sons and my daughters.

 

CHORUS:

Do not fear, you are mine.

You are precious in my sight.

Do not fear, you are mine.

You are precious in my sight.

 

VERSE:

When you pass through the waters,

I will be with you.

The rivers will not sweep over you.

I will be with you.

VERSE:

When you walk through the fire,

You will not be burned.

The flames will not set you ablaze.

You will not be burned.

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I will be with you. 

I will be with you.

 

Copyright 2025 Jennifer Waters

 

Written in the aftermath of the Los Angeles Wildfires on 1/15/25.

Inspired by Isaiah 43.

"Letter to Barcelona," A LOVE SONG

VERSE:

Barcelona,

You and I are over.

I’m sorry that you’re lonely,

But I can’t help you now.

Barcelona,

You left too much unspoken.

You missed your blessed moment.

I’ve moved to higher ground.

 

CHORUS:

You had a chance to love me.

You took me for granted.

You made the choice to leave me.

Now you’re empty handed.

You kissed me goodbye.

I have a brand-new life.

 

VERSE:

Barcelona,

Sun shines on my shoulders,

Cause love and pure devotion,

Are finally what I’ve found.

Barcelona,

I wanted to be open.

So, you’re not ever hopeful,

And don’t come back around.

 

CHORUS:

You had a chance to love me.

You took me for granted.

You made the choice to leave me.

Now you’re empty handed.

You kissed me goodbye.

I have a brand-new life.

 

BRIDGE:

You tried to keep me a secret.

You hid me from important people, 

But you and I know the truth,

Heaven tried to smile on you.

 

CHORUS:

You had a chance to love me.

You took me for granted.

You made the choice to leave me.

Now you’re empty handed.

You kissed me goodbye.

I have a brand-new life.

 

TAG:

Barcelona, ooo, Barcelona.

Barcelona, Barcelona.

Copyright 2010 Jennifer Waters