"Live It Up" + lyrics

My newest song from the album Against All Odds. I dedicate this to everyone at South, mostly the seniors of 2011. Here's the song and lyrics.

Live It Up by Chris Black

We've come a long way.
You know what I'm saying?
We've come a LONG way.

And as I sing this song I cry
I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you.
But we have to move on with our lives.
I won't forget you. I won't forget you.

I open my eyes, and my whole life seems to be changing
In front of my face. I remember a place when we all had a dream to be chasing.
A baseball player, a firefighter, or whatever.
Or possibly even an astronaut blasting off with Endeavor.
One minute kindergarden, the next I graduate.
No I can't turn the clocks back, and yes it's sad to say but
My greatest memories are right here in my backyard.
I never thought that moving on would be that hard.

And as I sing this song I cry
I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you.
But we have to move on with our lives.
I won't forget you. I won't forget you.

I've done bad. Hell, I've done good.
I didn't take bad oppurtunities that some would.
I've been a smart, dumb son, Mom, forgive me.
And for the next few years, while I'm gone try not to miss me.
I'll be near my older brother everyday
Both of us some Buckeyes at THE Ohio State.
Yeah, shout if you're going but to everyone who ain't:
Much love and I promise that I won't forget your name,
I'm just a phone call away.

And as I sing this song I cry
I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you.
But we have to move on with our lives.
I won't forget you. I won't forget you.

(You know what, I can't even think of a bridge
So I'm just gonna freestyle this real quick.)

And unfortunately got no time for girls.
I'm trying to make this whole world
Rotate underneath me, make sure that none of these
Haters beat me, and make sure that I do 3D.
Always keep it real, Chris Black, I'ma be me.
I'ma - yeah I'ma be me.

And as I sing this song I cry
I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you.
But we have to move on with our lives.
I won't forget you. I won't forget you.

And as I sing this song I cry
I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you.
But we have to move on with our lives.
I won't forget you. I won't forget you.

And I won't let this moment die.
I'm gonna make this the night of my life.
And I won't let this moment die.
I'm gonna live it up. Yeah, I'm gon' live it up.

And as I sing this song I cry
I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you.
But we have to move on with our lives.
I won't forget you. I won't forget you.

And as I sing this song I cry
I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you.
But we have to move on with our lives.
I won't forget you. I won't forget you.

And as I sing this song I cry
I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you.
But we have to move on with our lives.
I won't forget you. I won't forget you.

And as I sing this song I cry
I'm gonna miss you. I'm gonna miss you.
But we have to move on with our lives.
I won't forget you. I won't forget you.

High school, man. These are some good years, you know.
I mean, the whole time we're, you know, we're all
Complaining about it and what-not but,
Now that we're actually leaving it's just like, "woah."
You know? I mean I've never been that good with
Change in the first place and now all these people that
I grew up with, I just gotta, I just gotta leave behind.
Damn.

Against All Odds Album Cover

As far as the album itself goes, I got word from the studio that it is done. I just have some very small finishing touches to add and it will be out. There's also a few "political" problems going on. Believe me, I am just as impatient as you, and am working very hard to get it out. Just hang in there with me.

"Gospel" + lyrics

Here's the newest song I've done. I wrote and composed this in two days (my quickest song if I'm correct). The lyrics reflect the emotions I've been experiencing lately and how I rely on God to help me get through what I feel are rough times. Like I said, I wrote, composed, and produced this song in my basement. Keep posted to see when my album, Against All Odds, will be released!






Gospel by Chris Black

Yup. I'm gonna go ahead and speak what's on my
mind real quick if that's alright. I'm just tired of losing
this game, you know? I've just decided to be strong
from here on out and that's what I'm gonna do.

Wicked men have wicked ways, go figure.
As long as they're just getting paid, they won't listen.
You tell 'em all that wisdom pays, they don't get you.
They don't understand you, they don't see your picture.
Cause they neglect their own bible;
Say they won't depend on something fake for survival.
"If something can't be seen how can it be followed?"
But I've seen the light of God and that's why I sing gospel.
I've tasted tears and I've faced my fears;
Tried to stay strong when temptation's near.
If your faith is clear, Christ said you could make the mountains move
But I made the Appalachians disappear, they ain't here.
But I don't waste time crying.
I know that one day I'll be in the sky flying.
I've learned a lot of things from my big brother Ryan,
Like "get busy living, or get busy dying," that's what he said.

I'm gon' fight and die for my right to life.
I'm gon' fight the good fight and I know I'll survive.
I know I will find another way to get by.
Just remember I tried everyday of my life.

Try hard not to go insane.
Feel like nobody could ever really know my pain.
And once again, the rain clouds come my way.
I haven't even seen the sun in nine days
But hey, what can I say? This is what Ohio's like.
One minute low, the next minute high life.
I'm 'bout to blow but tell me is the time right?
Too much green guess that's why it's called the lime light.
Yeah, Devyn told me he would be my psycologist
If and when I make it big and I might need it, man, this college shit
Might put me over the edge with this music, how can I balance it?
Lot's of hits to bang that's why I'm on the roster, bitch.
But I know that if it keeps on raining
All I'll have to do is just keep on praying.
And even if my fucking back starts breaking
I'll just keep on saying Chris Black is amazing.

I'm gon' fight and die for my right to life.
I'm gon' fight the good fight and I know I'll survive.
I know I will find another way to get by.
Just remember I tried everyday of my life.

But it hurts to know the things I do will never be the same.
And I think it's time I leave my cage and break these chains.
But I know that if it keeps on raining (keeps on raining)
All I'll have to do is keep on praying (keep on praying).
So pray as if your whole life depends on God,
But work like it depends on you.
And I'm out.

I'm gon' fight and die for my right to life.
I'm gon' fight the good fight and I know I'll survive.
I know I will find another way to get by.
Just remember I tried everyday of my life.

I'm gon' fight and die for my right to life.
I'm gon' fight the good fight and I know I'll survive.
I know I will find another way to get by.
Just remember I tried everyday of my life.