The Woodlands
All songs written and composed by William Cannon Tapley
All instrumentation played by Wim Tapley, except:
Trumpet by Patrick Graves on "The Woodlands"
Alto Sax by Josh Teague on "The Woodlands"
Tenor Sax by Jason Richardson on "The Woodlands"
Piano by Ethan Van Slyke on "The Woodlands"
Guitars, bass, and drums by Josh Tarp on "All We've Got is Love"
Trumpet by Conor Van Slyke on "Sometimes" and "A Prayer"
Cello by Anna Kosnic on "Wonderfully Made"
Synth by Lazzo on "Other Side"
Co-produced by Wim Tapley
Co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Lazzo (Feedback Studios)
"All We've Got is Love" co-produced by Josh Tarp, Matt Neal, and Matt Yorkilous
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Released by Wim Tapley on August 28th, 2020
Chokehold:
My tears they fall
It’s been a long crawl
Since I’ve been utterly terrified like this
Saw it on the movie screen
It shook me down to my core
What a time it is to look at everything you know and not be so sure
How long have I left to go
Before I’m wrapped in a chokehold
It won’t be my story
I’m out to blaze a trail that’s all my own
How long have I left to go
Before I’m left without my soul
If you’ll stand before me
I’m out to blaze a trail that’s all my own
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Oh, oh
I’m out to blaze a trail
Although it hurts
This wisdom that I’ve earned
Won’t you double it up
Fill my cup like you’re drowning out hell
So I won’t become the product of what they’ve done
God forbid I fall to alcohol, the pills, or worse, the worship of myself
How long have I left to go
Before I’m wrapped in a chokehold
It won’t be my story
I’m out to blaze a trail that’s all my own
How long have I left to go
Before I’m left without my soul
If you’ll stand before me
I’m out to blaze a trail that’s all my own
Oh, oh
I’m out to blaze a trail that’s all my own
Oh, oh
I’m out to blaze a trail that’s all my own
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Run With It:
My past adventures haven’t gone so well
I always seem to slip right through the cracks
Is there a way that I could stop and tell
All the people I’ve let down that I’m no psychopath
To sum it up, if I had to
I’d own up
And say I’m confused and a little indecisive
But if you pressed
I’d say you have kept me in check
‘Cause I loved them
But not like the way that I love you
We both know that our time is limited
But I’d hate to call it quits
So can we forget it
You and I both have a history of jumping in
Baby this time around, when I hit the ground
I’ll run with it
When will I learn how to tap the brakes
‘Cause I get myself into some fucked up situations
I’ll grow my hair out just to hide my face
And then shave my head when I get pissed off again
To sum it up, if you’ll listen
I’d own up
And say I’m angry with the way things are going
But I know
There are greater things at work
Than my little head could comprehend in this moment
We both know that our time is limited
But I’d hate to call it quits
So can we forget it
You and I both have a history of jumping in
Baby this time around, when I hit the ground
I’ll run with it
Baby this time around, when I hit the ground
I’ll run with it
Wonderfully Made:
What’s your code, my love
I’d do anything to break those walls
That I know you put up
When they made you think you’re not enough
You deserve the world
Won’t you see yourself for who you are
Oh
Where’s the love for yourself
Did you leave it walking out the door
Or is it stacked up on a shelf
Packed up with all the pain and the scars
I’ll unpack it if it helps
If it means I’m getting all of you, love
Oh
It’s probably best you don’t tell me where he lives
Or else he’ll be hurting
For making you believe the lies I know he said
Darling, you are a masterpiece
You are wonderfully made
You are wonderfully made
You are wonderfully made
You are wonderfully made
I hate it when you put yourself down, love
‘Cause I can’t comprehend
How anyone the way that you are
Would have any trouble seeing it
Darling, won’t you keep an open mind
Oh, you’re so beautiful
It’d be a crime to say otherwise, which is why
It’s probably best you don’t tell me where he lives
Or else he’ll be hurting
For making you believe the lies I know he said
Darling, you are a masterpiece
You are wonderfully made
You are wonderfully made
You are wonderfully made
You are wonderfully made
You are wonderfully made
You are wonderfully made
All We’ve Got is Love:
Lately I’ve been wondering
About the way that your hand fits in my hand
I’m stumbling, I’m stuttering
Now it seems more often than not that there’s nothing I’d rather be doing than to be in your arms
They say it’s just a phase
That I’ll grow out of it in a matter of days, but it’s been weeks
And it seems my only weakness
Is that these feelings aren’t losing any strength
I don’t know if you’ll hold me tight
I don’t know why you’re stuck on my mind
But, oh
When you’re with me I’m home
Home is where you belong
Right here in my arms
Oh, dear
Remember that old feeling
What we got to fear
If all we’ve got is love
Darling I don’t think this is temporary
It’s scarily scarce of precariousness
‘Cause when you’re with me it’s the epitome of all of my dreams
It’s that feeling
Try to calm these nerves but I can’t seem to find a way
‘Cause the way your face is like a ray of sunshine
Light up my worst days
‘Cause you are the best thing
And, oh
When you’re with me I’m home
Home is where you belong
Right here in my arms
Oh, dear
Remember that old feeling
What we got to fear
If all we’ve got is love
I don’t know if you’ll hold me tight
I don’t know why you’re stuck on my mind
Nashville:
(Hello, this is Nashville, Take 3)
Speak your words ‘cause I can't seem to find my own
I know it’s not goodbye
But I still feel the change coming on
You’re going to Nashville
I am sure that you will find your home
But you’ve been around four years
I feel I’ve grown a thousand more
Speak loud, why don’t ya
Tell me everything you know
If it’s in road trip wisdom, early mornings, makeshift studios
When you’re out in Nashville
Won’t you know that I’ll still remember what you’ve taught
‘Cause you’ve been around four years
I feel I’ve grown a thousand more
It’s easier to think about when you are still here now
But, oh, I know this chapter’s done
So here’s to what’s in store for us
When you’re out in Nashville
Won’t you know that you’re still my hero
‘Cause you’ve been around four years
I feel I’ve grown a thousand more
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A Prayer:
How long has it been since we last spoke
Seems we’re on and off these days
She’s gone
A heart that full just had to burst but
I’m sat here, and she’s away
Oh, good lord hear
Me ‘cause I’m crying out to you
Seems the day has come
You’ve been given someone new
Away from pain, I know she is
Safe at home
‘Cause even night cannot dismiss
A light like her
She’s there
Next to the old cherry tree
A fitting end to life well-loved
I hope she’s proud of what she’s seen
And prouder of the man I’m working to become
Oh, good lord hear
Me ‘cause I’m crying out to you
Seems the day has come
You’ve been given someone new
Away from pain, I know she is
Safe at home
‘Cause even night cannot dismiss
A light like hers
(Oh, oh)
Oh, good lord hear
Me ‘cause I’m crying out to you
A long life I’ve lived
Now I’m headed your way soon
Away from pain, I know I’ll be
Safe at home
‘Cause there’s a light I haven't seen
Since I was young
Double Dutch:
I’m stuck here
She’s unaware
That I’ve been thinking ‘bout a way out
I can’t help
But feel this way
I’m tired and I’m run down
She’s done no wrong
I’m the one who’s lost and out of touch
Would say I lost control
I know I never had it from the start
Could you help me out now?
Show me the ropes ‘cause I
Need someone to pull me close
Oh, I don’t know
My next move can you lead me home
She’ll be out there crying
No one’s fault but my own
Just how do I tell her
She won’t see me anymore
You know I loved
What we had
But I can’t see around what’s become of my heart
Am I blind
Or will passing time just heal my sight
‘Cause I’m just trying to find love
Show me the ropes ‘cause I
Need someone to pull me close
Oh, I don’t know
My next move can you lead me home
She’ll be out there crying
No one’s fault but my own
Just how do I tell her
She won’t see me anymore
Other Side:
I hate to see you go
You wear it around like
You know I’m under your curse
It’s not the same anymore
Then again it’s never felt like
Things were shaping up the way they should
She knows how to blow my mind
She’s on blow all the damn time
And it’s been days since I’ve heard from her at all
In another life
I’d read into all the warning signs
They’re telling me she could never be the one
You can pick me up, throw me down
I don’t mind
‘Cause when the world’s back up
I’ll be down for a long time
Sometimes I push my luck
Like our love’s cut and dried
But don’t say you want me
‘Till we’re on the other side
‘Till we’re on the other side
Oh, I’m so torn up
When push comes to shove it’s all a game that I can’t help but play
Someday I’ll catch up
Until then I’ll run in circles making all the same mistakes
She ain’t good with her words
It’s always quiet when I’m with her
So we find other ways to fill up the space
For what it’s worth
I beat myself up, maybe more than I should
‘Cause it don’t sit right with me just being okay
You can pick me up, throw me down
I don’t mind
‘Cause when the world’s back up
I’ll be down for a long time
Sometimes I push my luck
Like our love’s cut and dried
But don’t say you want me
‘Till we’re on the other side
‘Till we’re on the other side
Sometimes:
Don’t know what to say
But lately I’ve been feeling so low
Darling won’t you stay
I’ll try my hand at making sense of it all
Can I confide in you
That I’ve been feeling so out of place
Sometimes I hide from you
‘Cause I don’t wanna scare you away
Sometimes, I
I’m scared to be alone
‘Cause then I’m with my thoughts
They’re telling me I’m not good enough for your love
Sometimes I feel unwell
Most times you wouldn’t tell
Sometimes we all just need help
Sometimes I don’t love myself
Sometimes I don’t love myself
Sometimes I hate myself for the way that I am
And I sit and think about all the things that I should’ve done differently
I know that I’m better off keeping it real
Even though
Sometimes, I
I’m scared to be alone
‘Cause then I’m with my thoughts
They’re telling me I’m not good enough for your love
Sometimes I feel unwell
Most times you wouldn’t tell
Sometimes we all just need help
Sometimes I don’t love myself
Sometimes I don’t love myself
Sometimes I don’t love myself
Sometimes I don’t love myself
But at least I’m not someone else
The Woodlands:​
I’m prepared to lose my mind for the night, love
So can we slow down
Looks like you know how
These times they get so strange but I’m sure
That I’d hold ya
Looks like you’d hold me too
This is breaking news
And now you’re pushing through
I’m caught up by your fire
And I can’t escape
You’ve got me in the palm of your hands
Why would I retire when you’re calling my name
Oh, Oh
Where the hell’d you come from
It doesn’t matter now
Oh, Oh
Seems that I do better
When I just shut my mouth
I’ll ask myself, oh
Is the goal your love
I’ll ask myself, oh
Is it just your touch
I’m so prone to overthinking, I know, love
It’s my curse
But it could be worse, of that I’m sure because I’ll
See you a thousand times and a couple more
When I think back to The Woodlands
And the way I held you just that once
Oh, Oh
Where the hell’d you come from
It doesn’t matter now
Oh, Oh
Seems that I do better
When I just shut my mouth
I’ll ask myself, oh
Is the goal your love
I’ll ask myself, oh
Is it just your touch
Oh, Oh
Where the hell’d you come from
It doesn’t matter now
Oh, Oh
Seems that I do better
When I just shut my mouth
I’ll ask myself, oh
Is the goal your love
I’ll ask myself, oh
Is it just your touch
Someday I'll get it right