JOSE DIAZ

The best day of a war is the day it ends.

IT RAINED ROSES
By: Jose’ Luis Diaz-12-10-2007-9:44am-10:25am
(V-1) - (WW-I)
What did they win? Just another sunny day
What did they lose? Too many friends along the way
Who do we thank? Those alive and those who died
What can we give? Compassion to all of them
(Chorus)
It rained roses
And they washed away the blood
(V-2) – (Vietnam)
Where did they go? It was half a world away
What did they do? It’s even hard for them to say
Did they fight well? Every night and every day
Did they come home? Yes but part of them stayed
(Chorus here)
(Bridge)
Petals drifted down, and covered up the ground
Tears ran and dried, ‘til there were no more left to cry
People hand in hand, people heart to heart
When the conflict ends, is when the rain begins
(V-3) – (Presently)
Where are the towers? They are standing in the past
Where are the soldiers? Over there and holding fast
Who are we fighting? That’s a good one to ask
When will it end? When the world is safe at last
(Chorus-2)
It rained roses, it rained roses, it rained roses,
And they washed the blood away, they washed the blood away

This is how Glenda makes me feel!

YOU MAKE ME MORE,(THAN I AM)
By: Jose’ Luis Diaz-10-25-2007-4:55pm-10-26-2007-3:17pm
(V-1)
I’m less than a drop, in the ocean we call life
My words may not move masses, but to you that’s alright
I’m made of what’s left over, when stars die
And you’re the only thing that makes me, feel so alive
This is real-----------------------------H
(V-2)
I feel ten feet tall when, I’m sitting next to you
I feel like I matter so much more, this is true
I feel like a hero with power, yet unused
Much higher than a drug could take me, I feel bullet-proof
(Chorus)
You make me more-----H, than I am-----H
You’re more than I dreamed,
You’re more than I had planned
You make me more-----H, than I am-----H
You make me more-----H, than I am-----H
(V-3) (Key change)
Every day unfolds, with possibilities untold
Every moment glows, with what you feed into my soul
Every breath I take, every beat my heart makes
Savage fire burns inside, trading sparks right thru our eyes
(Chorus Here)
Yeah!,,, Wooo!
(Lead out)

Those who die defending our freedom, and those who are murdered by fanatics, are truly heroes.

OUR HEROES
By: Jose’ Luis Diaz-12-27-2007-1:00pm-1:55pm
(V-1)
(INTRO OF 4 LOOSE ROTATIONS)
Our memories of heroes lie just beneath the sands, of time
The whisper of their names, bring floods of pure emotion
Sands will blow away, for another day, once more
Our hearts pick up the pace, and we relive those days
(1-extra rotation before bridge)
(Bridge)
We buried whatever we got back
We lowered our colors half mast
The names we carved into the walls
Their actions are legends we recall
(1 rotation of chorus before 1 rotation of verse)
(V-2)
They did not ask to be, what they became, for us
Their modesty remains, the flicker of their flame
They watch us silently, portraits held in high, esteem
We draw a trembling breath, emotions coalesce
(1 ROTATION OF BRIDGE HERE)
(Chorus)
Heroes------------H, Our eyes begin to shine
Our heroes-------H, They stand the test of time
Cry heroes-------H, They gave more than we asked
Heroes------------H, Above and beyond the task
(1 ROTATION OF BRIDGE HERE)
(V-3)
Our memories of heroes lie just beneath the sands, of time
They did not ask to be, what they became, for us
(NO BRIDGE, STRAIGHT TO CHORUS)
(Chorus here)
(Lead out)

Inspired by a profile on myspace as well as by my own life expierences. I lived a lot of those words.

BRUTAL INNOCENCE
By: Jose’ Luis Diaz-8-23-2007-3:53pm-?
(V-1)
When I crashed into the dust, I knew I’d never fly again
My screams echoed out, I knew I’d let them out in vain
When my tears turned into rust, I knew I’d never feel the same
My pain did not subside, and now my memory is stained

Being young is fun, growing old is cruel and cold
If you find someone to love, life can mean so much more
(Chorus)(Soft Section)
This little phase of life that we all go thru
At the time it’s a penance, this brutal innocence
(2nd time add section 2A of chorus)(Hard Section)
Fighting out way thru what else can we do?
Seeking our own vengeance, on brutal innocence
(Lead)
(V-2)
We held up all the walls, we drank beneath the stars
Our screams echoed out, we never felt they were in vain
We’d raise our lonely fists, and beat the air like this
Parents shook their heads, telling us we’d wind up dead

So here’s to those who died, well at least they still tried
And here’s to those who cried, and the ones with too much pride
(Chorus Section 2B) (Hard Section)
Fighting our way thru what else can we do?
Fighting our way thru what else can we do?
Seeking our own vengeance, seeking our own vengeance
Fighting our way thru what else can we do?
Seeking our own vengeance, on brutal innocence
(Lead out)

There are those who take pride in "Breaking" others down. Dreams are shattered, hopes dashed, gains rendered meaningless. The anger created by such actions burns like nothing else.

BREAKING ME
By: Jose’ Luis Diaz-8-24-2007-1:20pm-1:32pm
(V-1)
Nothing hurts, as bad as it once did
I’ve gone numb, inside and out
Loneliness, you’ll see it in my eyes
In my mind, that's what I fear
(Chorus 1)
You’ll take it all from me
You’ll never let me be
You’ll never get your fill
You’ll never learn to see
The way you’re breaking me
The way you’re breaking me-------H
(V-2)
In the wind, I have learned to bend
But you push, ‘til something snaps
All the pain, you’re the only blame
You may win, but you won’t reel me in
(Chorus 2)(Hard)
Shatter all my goals
Tear into my soul
Stab into my heart
Leave the perfect scar
(Chorus 1 Here)
(Lead)
(Chorus 3) (Key and tempo change [slower power chords])
You’ll never care to see
The way you’re breaking me
(Repeat out)

Are you a part of this crowd?

VOICE OF THE WORLD
By: Jose’ Diaz-11-19-2007-6:15am-1-23-2008-1:41pm
(Chorus-1) (1st = 2X as intro)
We just want,
The world to listen, the world to listen, to us
(V-1)
Tensions, forever on the rise, leaders ignorance, filling our eyes
Escalation, for the war machine, devastation, for the human being
Speeches, rhetorical talks, circles of words, somebody’s fault
Death walks, right in our midst, justice is blinded, by the dollars kiss
(Chorus-1 here)
(V-2)
Innocence, forever in decline, nothing but bad news, filling our minds
Desperation, everywhere you look, high temptation, too many crooks
(Bridge)
No one can hear, the voice of the world
But everyone will miss us, the voice of the world
(Chorus-2)[Note “the world to listen” 3X]
We just want,
The world to listen, the world to listen, the world to listen, to us
We just want,
The world to listen, the world to listen, the world to listen, to us
(Key-change with Chorus-2 here 1X)
We just want,
The world to listen, the world to listen, the world to listen, to us
We just want,
The world to listen, the world to listen, the world to listen, to us

This one sound different. Like old guitars. Sweet, full low-midrange. Close your eyes and see if you find yourself in the crowd. I'd love to do this live!

2 THE SOUND
By: Jose’ Diaz-3-7-2008-9:10am-6:19pm
(V-1)
Come on in, everybody’s welcome
Take your places, we’ll take ours
Lend your ears, we’ll lend the sounds
You can sing along, like every other town
Authority is hanging around
They won’t let you move or make much noise
They don’t seem to want you on your feet
They want control to make you feel weak
(Chorus)
Don’t let ‘em hold you back, don’t let ‘em hold you down
Throw fists into the air, the pleasure’s yours not theirs
On your feet push back, you are an ocean they will drown
Don’t let ‘em hold you back, don’t let ‘em hold you down
Move to the sound!
(V-2)
We can feel, you make the earth shake
Along with you, we make it shake too
Lets fly away, to a better place
Then return, to do it all again
(Lead)
(Chorus here)
(Bridge)
Get a little loud, then get a whole lot louder
Get a bit intense, rise with the tension
Get a little proud, Let loose, shout it out
(Chorus here)(+)
Move to the sound (repeat out with lead)

We've inherited this earth. What condition will we leave it in for our progeny?

YOUR INHERITANCE
By: Jose’ Luis Diaz-9-9-2007-4:55pm-9-11-2007-11:40am
(V-1)
I don’t need to remind you, what happened before your time
They’ll teach you that in school, I hope you get it right
All history repeats itself, look close and you will see
If you don’t remember the past, then mistakes are all you’ll reap
(Chorus-1)
The future is yours, learn your way today
Yesterday is wasted, it lies in disarray
(V-2)
Someday all the lessons, will lead you to the truth
But if you choose not to learn, then waste is all you’ll do
Have fun while you can, in the now if you must
Believe in the crowd you’re with, if not who can you trust
(Chorus-1)
The future is yours, learn your way today
Yesterday is wasted, it lies in disarray
(Chorus-2)
Your future is in your hands, you’ll only get one chance
Remember all the past, get it right or you won’t last
(Repeat Chorus-2 Here)
(Lead out)

Three separate stories with one thing in common. Tears. Which part reminds you of yourself?

RAIN ON THE FLOOR
By: Jose’ Diaz-3-8-2008-8:41am-9:23am
(Pt. 1)
She withdrew, pushed the world away
But she never let them see, how she felt from day to day
She woke up, trapped in the future
With no way to return, back to the past she once had
(Chorus-1)
Into the silence she slammed the door
Locked in pain and nothing more
Now all that she can hear
Is the rain on the floor
(Pt. 2)
He woke up, face up on the floor
With a cockroach on the ceiling, and a spider on the way
He stood up, in the pools of his dismay
The mirror stared back, death was just a breath away
(Chorus-2)
Into the silence he slammed the door
Locked in pain and nothing more
Now all that he can hear
Is the rain on the floor
(Pt. 3)
We withdrew, even from our faith
Right before we learned to see, how it felt to seize the day
Now we scream, knowing it’s useless
With no one to blame, but ourselves here in the end
(Chorus-3)-
Into the silence we slammed the door
Locked in pain and nothing more
Now all that we can hear
Is the rain on the floor
(Epilogue Pt. 4)
It’s raining again, you can hear it hit the floor
So much more this time, than ever before
It’s raining again, waters rush under the door
So much pain within, it never seems to end
Hear the rain on the floor, hear the rain on the floor
Hear the rain on the floor, hear the rain on the floor
Can’t you hear the rain-------------------H

Just having fun!

The future was once a bright beacon which held promises we could only dream of. Now reality has set in and we realize we are here for only fleeting moments.

FOREVER NEVER
By: Jose’ Diaz-2-12-2008-12:00mdt-2-12-2008-10:10am
(V-1)
If I die in this endeavor, I will be content
You can bury your intentions, I’ll still know what you meant

You believe I’m wrong, we both believe we’re strong
So the killing just goes on, the killing just goes on
(V-2)
As we try to reach forever, we will all pretend
Forever’s just ahead, just around the bend

We believe we’re right, and all we do is fight
Forever’s just a dream, nothing last that long
(Chorus)
From here to there in the blink of an eye
All roads lead to demise
There and back and there again
The story of, our lives
(Bridge)
Looks like forever, turned into never
Tangled and tattered, cracked up and shattered
Looks like forever, turned into never
Real life’s a shredder, dreams feel much better
Looks like forever, turned into never
Looks like forever, turned into never
((V-music here)
(Lead out)

,,,and all these things, I do believe.

BELIEF
By: Jose’ Luis Diaz-3-25-08-5:00pm-6-12-08-4:49pm-5:09pm
(V-1)
My soul is a mountain made up of all that I am
The stone crumbles to dust as I become less than I am
My eyes scan the faces noting the expressions
It’s mostly pain and loneliness but now and then I’ll catch a smile
(Chorus-1)
I believe
You get what you give, the worst is yet to come
I believe
We all die way too young, there’s no new thing under the sun
(V-2)
My heart is a river spilling into the sea
Where waters mix with waters running shallow running deep
My mind moves the clouds aside to take in the stars
And in my dreams are many things the world will never see
(Chorus-2)
I believe
Some take what they need, some take what they want
I believe
There’s enough to go around, but time is running out
(Lead to V-music)
(Bridge)
We all live in between, in and out of reach
Searching for the things, that make our day complete
But then again today, who cares what who believes
Nobody seems to care, what anyone believes
(Lead)
(Lead to V-music)
(Lead to Chorus music)
(Lead out)

Revenge will always be sweet. A dash of anger, a pinch of pain, and a heap of conviction, along with a good memory these ingredients make life enjoyable! (Ha!)

YOU WILL ATONE
By: Jose’ Luis Diaz-11-9-2007-1:27pm-6:45pm
(Chorus)
You will atone for your deeds
For everything you’ve ever done to me
I hope it hurts you, deep down within
When you pay up, I’ll smile again
You will atone for your deeds
For everything you’ve ever done to me
(V-1)
If I’d have died, God, even suicide
You’d have had it all, the perfect life
But I survived, Thank God I survived
I’m a better me, with a better life
I found the truth, of everything you did
It broke my heart, how much you hid
(Chorus here)
(V-2)
I was no saint, yeah, I’m human too
But yours outweigh, what I did to you
Did you have nightmares, did yours come true
When I found out, it was nothing new
(Bridge)
Ah--------H(go flat)
Enjoy it while you can
Ah--------H(go sharp)
I can live with who I am
Ah--------H
Take the cake and eat it too
Ah--------H
I’ve got the dirt on you
(Chorus here)
(Lead out)