Bob Pecor Music: Stories Behind the Words

Rummage Memories is about the connection to Grandchildren toys.... Lyrics: Most see a rummage sale as just junk priced at a discount to sell a collection of things that nobody really values anymore Chorus We see these as precious images  memories of stories to be told grand kids are too old to play anymore it's time for the stuff to go   A truck with a miniature mom and dad  driven all over the living room floor  six little kids who blared the horn despite being begged to stop   kitchen of dishes and plastic food made whatever grandpa ordered  With a phone where the child server  took the order or said we don't have that   A bag of wild animals, plants and rocks  as a barrier to the hole-to-china game   that took 15 min to set up all up then the battle began for real   A too small collection of Lincoln logs  hardly allowed anything good to be built  20 pc puzzles too challenging at first  too easy when cast away   we hope these bring joy like it did for us fun on the floor while on the watch  to another grandchild or two just like ours playing on a different floor  

This is a song about a man who built a house and has a completely different meaning..... Lyrics:     A man had a dream for a project all alone he could build a house on his own  friends thought him crazy for his choice of fun   he might not live to see it done    They offered to help or it would take too long   but he just smiled , you could be wrong  With just his hammer and his trusted saw   to erect his project of awe  Chorus 1                                                 Be careful to judge a man with a dream   he can probably do more than it would seem It doesn't matter how long it might take He's building his castle —- for its own sake   He found some land just far enough away big trees to harvest to build his way with  research on the trusses and beams. It was easier than what it first seemed.   His project was taxing,  slow as some feared it took years just to get the forest cleared those who visited just shook their heads talked about how this would end as they said Chorus 2 A man with a plan gets things done as dreamed with every day action, a full head of steam as small as each step that can hardly show his dedication would ——make it grow   The man persisted with daily labor of love before you knew it a roof was above The hammer worked perfect to drive nails the saw kept sharp to rip rails. Finale Then one day the sun rose  bright and clear folks could see that the finish day was here It had all the features of his visioned plan done by the hammer and saw…. in his hand. 

This song is about the ultimate escape.... silence. Lyrics: In the hustle bustle of every day when noise is ever present in play Its poetry to find a soundless place and linger in its serene space   The hush of dawn is hope for peace stillness of breath allows for release hiss of a whisper offers grace shadow movement makes for space Chorus  Silent probes of my brain mutes the chatter mundane seeking silence is my way to gift calm to my day.   Promise is created with placid shift, a sleeping child is a gift harmony grows and wisdom improves  a mantra that speaks in grooves    

This song is about the obstacles we encounter in life... Lyrics:   Everyday living can be simple and free With time to spend as you please What we do most comes with ease It's great just to let it all be   Once in a while a set back can hit And disrupt our comfort zone flow And struggle to keep ducks in a row These things can be a real fit Chorus Find a way, find a way  to handle of the junk mail of life  find a way find a way  to handle the junk mail of life   Cars that break down and have to be towed People who don't follow the norm Shower water that's barely warm Cheating spouses who hit the road    Too many rules, can't get things done No place to park when you are late Buffering streaming on your hot movie date Taxes to pay which are never fun   Take a break and give your self space Go to bed early for a solid long sleep Connect with friends you value deep Keep everything in its proper place   You cannot control things that show up You can only control your next step Hit the delete button to remove  And  celebrate the  easy clean up

This song is and ode to and about my mother, Phyllis. Lyrics: She is gone No longer here Just remnant of One who was dear    She is lost  Stuck In her mind Just a fragment  One who was kind      Chorus She will leave go to her love where they'll be in heaven above   She is loved just so much more to watch her slide hurts to the core   She has moved  to a new state a holding place until her fate   She will leave go to her love where they'll be in heaven above  

This song is about practice....to be better.... Lyrics: On an early spring day cold and rainy outside  A young man stopped in the café for a place to hide  a happy place in an average small town  serving local elders who have been around    Kate the working owner gave him a welcome smile  nodded to a booth where he could sit for a while  He stared at the menu, so hard to make a choice  Then he heard an old man talk in a famous voice   In back was the source who wore a plain western hat   with coffee and a puzzle in the booth where he sat  Across from him was an old worn guitar case  with stickers and labels from all over the place   He walked back to the old man to sit next to the guitar To ask a thousand questions about how he got that far  The man looked up and being used to the approach  Waved to say ok and shook hands without reproach    The eager learner didn't wait and got to the point so surprised to see this man In this small town joint. Are you the someone that we all used to know He said i used to be that man but now it's not so   The learner leaned in close and whispered, don't you see.. Where you were and what you've done is where i want to be Please tell me your secret so I can chase success I dream to be just like you and better than the rest.   Better is possible Do more of what you do.  The world may not see it You'll know it's true  Better is possible  Do more of what you do The more you trust it The world will come to y   The old man stretched and pushed his hat back on his head  and smiled to think of how long it had really been. and how much he missed it and how much joy he had. tried to hide that it was gone  he was really sad.   The learner looked so young and not worn down yet he probably could make it that's a likely bet he smiled then repeated what was in his head the only words that mattered when he said. 

This is a whiny song, well kind of, about daily interactions with others.   Lyrics:   In the normal routine of every day We encounter people in lots of ways They casually ask the same old thing That all have a somewhat boring ring   With doubtful intend ask how are you take a breath then ask how's work too at no moment listening to a word said or any deep thoughts in your head   Chorus   Nobody asks if you are happy Nobody seems to really care buy the crowd a round of drink Nobody cares how you think.    Nobody asks if you are happy Nobody seems to really care If your car and house look ideal Nobody cares how you feel     They only ask about situations faced like somehow your life can be traced they may be judging them against you  Wondering if your life is true.    Based on their idea of fortune and fame And your ability to win that game If they really cared about you a twitch They'd ask how you make life rich   So next time you see me anywhere And want to take a moment to share  It won't be rude or even sappy To ask what makes me happy   I'll tell you I've got the love of my family Plus a list of good friends a plenty I find purpose and passion to rid out strife I'll be happy for the rest of my life   

  This song is about doing things you don't like to do. Lyrics: When you are looking  At the map of life And searching for a way To reduce your strife   It's tempting to take The smoothest road The easiest path To reduce your load         Chorus Do the hard part first It will pay in the end Planks are which the abs pack will depend The challenge of a goal And always the worst Do what you don't like  Do the difficult first    Be careful about making This simple mistake You won't hit your goal like a piece of cake They hand out trophies for the race of being will you say you put effort in every thing    Chorus' Did you take shortcuts find the simple play no stress at all as you dodged along the way   Leaving out the tough makes the machine weak it won't power you to get what you seek   Turns your brain into mush  it won't serve you well  when you need it most  the loss is hard to quell   Put focus in your thoughts put strength in your moves push that ball fast uphill  it shows how you improve

This is about the battle for attention between two people. Lyrics: I want to / send you a message,  not sure / how to reach you best, how can I / get your attention  which is / better than the rest.  I want to/ tell you my feelings,  and show you that I care,  make sure / you're on the wave length  make sure /  you're ready to share.  Is it time to talk,   should I write a note,  would you read a text,  or a song I wrote.  I want to  / hear your response  when I / finally get through how will you /  tell me you got   what I/  sent from me to you         Is it time to shout,  wave a big flag,  sound  a loud alarm run a ziigzag.  Use anything /to show me how, you got / what I want to say,  knowing you /  love me too, will make it a splendid day.    Please write a memo make a funny face, pop a balloon, or  just jog in place. Now I hope / you got it right the words I'm trying to say how we need to  / notice more of each other every day.  of each other every day. Let's wave our arms jump high in the air,  celebrate wide,  how much we care

It Only Takes A Moment is a coaching strategy I used to train supervisors with applications to many areas of life. Lyrics: Chorus  It only takes a moment that's so little time  to change yourself forever  play it forward too what you do for others  comes right back to you.  It only takes a moment for you to do   To give recognition for a task well done To take time to teach some one To stop something old and start something new To notice different things around you.   To learn from mistakes and leave in the past To trust a bit more, and to forgive the last To put things away and plan your day To put a filter on what you say     Bridge To try something you haven't done yet To accept the present situation as perfect.  To start liking who you are  To show others that you care.     Chorus To change your emotions by listening to a song To admit a error and a wrong  To heed hunches which are often right To seek chances to feel delight.    To call an old friend and say hello  To think bigger than you normally do To do the mundane so it doesn't pile up To polish your shoes to a buff Bridge To face what you know to be true To call someone smarter than you To close the door to think deep To plants some seeds you will later reap.    To make people think or feel differently To act before you can do it perfectly To take forward action consistently  To make certain to get done realistically  Bridge To find happiness by not complaining To give a goodbye kiss every morning To write down stuff that you are thinking To do some powerful questioning Chorus