out dated /outlasting /outlandish
back biting/ back stabbing /no backsliding
dog days/ dog gone tired/ in the dog house
hold it /hold my breath /don't hold back

life Is short
death is sure
sin the cause
Christ the Cure

thrown out /thrown over board/ thrown together
driving nails/ driving rain /drives me crazy
out of town/out of bounds/ on the rebound baby
ebb and flow/there i go/ back and forth

life is short
death is sure
sin the cause
Christ The Cure

Christ ...The ....Cure!

He makes me better...
Christ ...The ...Cure!
He makes me better!

LYRICS AND MUSIC BY T.S WALES
COPYRIGHT 2005 SPUN RECORDS

AUDIO FAST FACTS:
This tune appears in studio form on the Wales Road
'Praying Mantis' and "Ricochet (Best Of)' albums

http:www.walesroad.com

Michelle Picardo (Music Editor of
FreeTime Magazine) in her review of "Praying Mantis" dubbed Wales Road's sound as ...

"Taking Metallic Punk To Heavenly Heights"

I love the energy of 80's Christian punk bands like the Altar Boys and The Lifesavors, and I love the intensity of Modern Rock & New Metal groups like Creed, Evanescence, Demon Hunter, Disciple and Skillet

We play it this song at all of our gigs, in bars and in churches,
(There are sinners like me and you in both places )

Posted HEAR/HERE

Performed and Filmed LIVE at 'Friday Fire Concert Night' Sponsored by Koinoina Fellowship .

Footage And Editing Courtesy
Rick Campbell .CMC Productions

LINER NOTES:
This is a song about Life and all of its ensuing struggles.
Sometimes we have "dog days" where we feel tired and worn out.
Sometimes running the race brings us to a place where were running out of breath,
Other times it feels as if though we have been thrown over board, while everything around us swirls out of control.

In the midst of our circumstances we can find great comfort in knowing that Jesus Christ IS the Great Physician. He has healing in His Wings .

The outlook looks better when its a UP - look is to God.

Focus on Him and not the circumstance.
Peace comes in the midst of the storm
when we ask Him to have .......His will .

"Be joyful in Hope, Patient in affliction,faithful in prayer"
(Romans 12:12 )
-Tommy Wales
June 2009

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Iron man killed Captain America
I hate it when my heroes fade
I need Some One to save me
Sweep on down from the sky

I Need A Hero

Not a politician or the government
Not Wonder Woman in a jet
Not a man with bionic hand
I need a Savior who'll forgive my debt

I Need A Hero

LYRICS AND MUSIC BY T.S WALES
COPYRIGHT 2009 - SPUN RECORDS

AUDIO FAST FACTS / HEAR-HERE....

Tommy Wales (Singer, Songwriter and Guitarist of Wales Road ) Performing Live & Unplugged
at WBZA Studios (High Falls District )
Rochester,New York

Filmed by Frank De Blase
(Host of the Radio Show
'The Sunday Night Shake Down'
and Music Editor of City Magazine )

Footage Courtesy PAT THE PRODUCER
(Unsigned Talent Show/The Breakfast Buzz)

Special Thanks To Kimberly and Beck

Editing by Frank Scheidt (Frank Scheidt Audio )
Additional Editing by Rick Campbell, CMC Productions

LINER NOTES:

This is a song about how people, places and things sometimes fail to live up to our expectations & disappoint us.
Preachers, Prophets, Poets and Priests
are all made of clay.
Hereos (whether real or make believe) come and go.
Comic book characters are defeated by their enemies.
Pages of our favorite books whither.
Rock stars fade as the curtain falls.
Sports figures drop the ball.
Kings and Queens rise and fall.
Things break.
Yet....
Jesus Christ is a Friend that sticks closer than a brother .(Proverbs 18:24) His Love never fails.
Because of His death on the cross , His precious blood redeems us from the debt of sin.
He rose that we might live.
Repent and Believe the Gospel .

He's Coming Again....

"And the God of all Grace, who called you to His Eternal Glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will Himself restore you and make you strong,firm and steadfast. To Him be the power for ever and ever. Amen."
(1 Peter 5:10)

-Tommy Wales
June 2009

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My life is falling apart
Bitter falls the rain
I think my act is together
Oh, It's just insane
(Chorus)
This world goes round and round
I fall down
You reach out
You take my hand
Jesus, S.O.S
Lonely thoughts they drown my mind
Nothing to compare
What's left of what I had
Was never really there
(Repeat Chorus)
Plunging to the depths of despair
Aching in the dark
Fears whither after whispered prayer
I know You are there!
(Repeat Chorus)
He's .....Real.... !

LYRICS AND MUSIC BY T.S WALES
Copyright 2000 - Spun Records

AUDIO FAST FACT;
This Tune Appears On The Following
Wales Road Albums
(Various Studio & Live Versions, Alternate Takes etc ) :

Candleshine (2000)- Studio - 4 Piece Band
Sudden Impact (2002) - Live - 4 Piece Band
Snake Hisses And Judas Kisses (2005) -Studio - Trio

http://www.walesroad.com


POSTED HEAR/ HERE:
Performed & Filmed
at Reformation Lutheran Church
111 Chestnut, Rochester NY
At A Fund Raiser For
WORLD VISION FAMINE RELIEF
Sponsored by RL Youth Group
Footage Courtesy Pete and Mary Mahler
Editing By Rick Campbell / CMC Productions

LINER NOTES:
"Save me, O God, for the waters have come up to my neck. I sink in the mirey depths, where there is no foothold.
I have come into the deep waters , the floods engulf me ..."
(Psalm 69:1&2 )

I love listening to Christian Punk Rock /New Wave/Alternative Albums by The Altar Boys, The Lifesavors,Undercover,Andy McCarrol & Moral Support, Barratt Band, Quickflight, The Choir and Vector
I love the New Wave Stylings that some of the veteran Jesus Rock Bands flirted with on select albums
Petra (Beat The System) Rez Band (Hostage ) Servant
(Light Maneuvers,Swimming In A Human Ocean), Daniel Amos (Alarma & Doppelganger)
My Song writing & Style is heavily influenced by these Artists and Albums.
Lifejacket continues to be a Concert Staple at all our shows.
It has a poignant message is timeless and crosses all culutral boundries: punk rock or otherwise:

If you're drowning in your hurt, pain, sin and struggle, Jesus Christ can be your Life Jacket.
Just reach out, and take His Hand.

Jesus..... S.O.S. (Save Our Souls) ,
-Tommy Wales

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I know I take things the wrong way/
I care about you / You push away
I don't think you / Know what you want
I cry away / Feelings for you
(CHORUS ) It's Pretty Obvious
You don't think about me
The way I think about you
It's more than friends
When one's in love
I touched your heart/ You broke mine
The pain inside tears me apart
When will I get used to this ?
(Repeat CHORUS )
My heart is not something for you
To break at will/You're gone
Dear God Above/Hear my plea
My deepest Prayer/My heart bleeds
(Repeat CHORUS )
My heart it bleeds
My heart it bleeds
My heart it bleeds
My heart it bleeds
It's Pretty Obvious
You don't think about me, no ...

LYRICS AND MUSIC BY T.S WALES
Copyright 2006 - Spun Records AUDIO FAST FACT;
The Audio To This Tune Appears On The Wales Road
'Snake Hisses And Judas Kisses' EP
Produced by Tommy Wales
Recorded, Engineered & Mixed by
Mike Muscarella At B.O.T.W. Studios,
Farmington,NY
Mastered by Dave Anderson
At Saxon Recording

http://www.walesroad.com

This Video Was Produced by Pure Believer 99

LINER NOTES:

"Do not awaken love until it so desires ..."
(Song of Solomon 8:4 )
"Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer.
From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the Rock that is higher than I."
(Psalm 61:1& 2)


I wrote this song during a very sad and dark chapter in my life.If we look in Scripture we see that the largest classification of Psalms are "Psalms of Lament ".
God understands hurt, pain,struggle.
I love how the writer of the Psalms, King David,
poured out his heart to God.
We can do the same .
The phone's never off the hook in heaven.
May the God of all comfort minister to you in your dark hour,

Drowning (With Land In Sight ....)

Tommy Wales

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I remember the time...
...When I told the Truth
...When I wasn't a liar
...When I was in love
...When I was on fire
(Chorus)
The closer I get to You
Is the more I wanna' be -
The closer I get to You
Is the more I wanna be
Help me
I remember the time....
...When my heart I could feel
...When You were real
...When I had no greed
...When You met my needs
(Chorus)
The closer I get to You
Is the more I wanna be -
The closer I get to You
Is the more I wanna' be
Help me
Help me Jesus
Help me Jesus
Help me Jesus
Help me Jesus

LYRICS AND MUSIC BY T.S WALES
Copyright 1997 - Spun Records
AUDIO FAST FACTS:
This Tune Appears On The Following
Wales Road Albums:
(Various Studio & Live Versions, Alternate Takes etc )

i.Fret Not (1997) - Studio Recording - Acoustic
ii. Acoustica (1998) - Live Bootleg - Acoustic Duo
iii. Sudden Impact (2002) - Live - 4 Piece Acoustic Band
iv. Cowkickers (2004) - Live - Electric Trio Version

http://www.walesroad.com

POSTED HEAR / HERE
Performed & Filmed at The World Famous Metal Club
'THE PENNY ARCADE'
(Wales Road Opened for the Rock Band 'Vinyl' )
Footage Courtesy Jody Stahlbrodt

LINER NOTES:

"God is our refuge and strength, an ever present help in trouble". (Psalm 46:1)

More than one person has told me that 'Help Me Jesus ' is their favorite Wales Road Tune , for its Lyrical Depth and Honesty. It remains a Concert Staple at all our gigs.
I have always 'worn my heart on my sleeve' in my song lyrics. Why not be brutally honest with God?
He already sees and knows our hearts!
"'The closer we get to Jesus, the more we want to be like Him'". I wrote this song in five minutes in my kitchen, hopefully, it will take you less time, to see your need for a Savior . - Tommy Wales

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Your words are killing me
Where's the love that's supposed to be ?
If you can't say nothing nice
Baby don't say it at all
I forgive you
I forgive you
I forgive you
Love don't keep a record of wrongs
You tear me down with the same stupid song
I need to forgive and forget
I need some help to get over you
I forgive you
I forgive you
I forgive you
I ...am ...over... you!

LYRICS AND MUSIC BY T. S WALES
COPYRIGHT 2004 - SPUN RECORDS

AUDIO FAST FACT;
This Tune Appears On The Following Wales Road
Album:
BLuR (2004)
It was one of WR's first songs
to receive Radio Airplay on The Calvary Satellite Network
(CSN) Over 300 Radio Stations Nationwide! Its a concert staple at all our gigs.

http://www.walesroad.com

POSTED HEAR / HERE
Performed & Filmed LIVE at The Bug Jar
Rochester NY's Premier Alternative Rock Club
Footage Courtesy Dino Dance Productions

LINER NOTES;
"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. ...be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ , God forgave you. "
(Ephesians 4:29,32)
"Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows, is a man who deceives his neighbor and says 'I was only joking'.(Proverbs 26:18)

I wrote this song for all the naysayers, toothachers, backbiters and others who belittle and put down others.
My momma'used to say "if ya can't say nuthin' nice, then dont say nuthin' at all!".
It's a tradgedy that some folk put others down ...in order to make themselves feel better.
I believe that Rock Music is an
excellent tool to communicate Struggle &
point to the way to Healing And Salvation.
This song is about Hatred ....and Forgiveness.
It is dedicated To ANYONE Who Has Been A Victim Of ABUSE.
Words Hurt.
God HEALS .

Amen .

Sticks & Stones and Buried Hatchets,
-Tommy Wales

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I've got a suitcase full of sorrow
I've had to beg and I've had to borrow
Have Mercy / Have Mercy
Oh Lord, Have Mercy on me
To be Your child, I'm not worthy
Have Mercy
I've got a closet full of bones
The lights are on but nobody's home
Have Mercy / Have Mercy
Oh Lord, Have Mercy on me
To be Your child, I'm not worthy
Have Mercy
I've got dirt on my shoes
Down and out playin' the blues
Have Mercy / Have Mercy
Oh Lord, Have Mercy on me
To be Your child, I'm not worthy
Have Mercy
Well, I've got a question for you ...
I've got a couple of questions for you !
Are you ready ? Are you ready ?
Are you ready to ride that Mercy Train ?
Are you ready to ride that Mercy Train to Glory ?
Have you got ticket?
Have you got your ticket ?
Well, your ticket's been bought and paid for!
Your ticket's been bought and paid for!
All aboard!
All aboard!

LYRICS AND MUSIC BY T.S WALES
COPYRIGHT 2002 - SPUN RECORDS

Filmed LIVE at Calvary Chapel
Footage Courtesy Rick Campbell ~ CMC Productions

A Foot Stompin', Hand Clappin', Devil Chasin', Jesus Luvin', Sin Killin',Bible Totin', Guitar Strummin', Harp Blowin', Bottle Neck Slide Playin' , Bible Based Bonafide Blues Bootleg BBQ to Bless Your Heart and Rock your Soul!

LINER NOTES;

'Have Mercy' is a modern day version of The Prodigal Son. (Luke 15 : 11-31) Sometimes we fall short and squander away our blessings. When we come to our senses and return to our Heavenly Father , He is there for us with open and loving Arms .
Take one step towards God ..and HE runs to you !

Under The Mercy,
-Tommy Wales

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(Chorus)
Snake Hisses and Judas Kisses
Things ya' gotta' shake off!
Snake Hisses and Judas Kisses
Who are you thinkin' of, oh?
Sometimes you feel betrayed
Sometimes you know you stray
Sometimes you fall apart
Sometimes you beg for Grace
(Chorus)
Snake hisses and Judas Kisses
Things ya' gotta' shake off
Snake Hisses and Judas Kisses
Who are you thinkin' of, oh?
Sometimes you're really ticked
Sometimes you just don't care
Sometimes you might get bit
Sometimes life's a snake pit
(Chorus)
Snake Hisses and Judas Kisses
Things ya' gotta' shake !
Snake Hisses and Judas Kisses
Baby, We're all Snakes!

LYRICS AND MUSIC BY T.S WALES
COPYRIGHT 2006 - SPUN RECORDS
From the EP 'Snake Hisses and Judas Kisses'
Produced by Tommy Wales
Recorded by Mike Muscarella at B.O.T.W . Studios
Farmington, NY
Mastered by Dave Anderson at Saxon Recording,
Rochester, NY
Video Filmed, Edited and Produced by
Solomon Blaylock
Concert Footage from Wales Road performing at the
Calvary Chapel Life Together Fest
Seabreeze,NY

LINER NOTES:

Sometimes In life - we get betrayed; Like our Lord Jesus was betrayed by Judas Kiss.
Sometimes In life - we get bit by snakes and we gotta' shake 'em off!
While the Apostle Paul was gathering firewood on the Island of Malta, a viper bit him on the hand.
Scripture tells us he
"...shook the snake off into the fire ". (Acts 28:5)




I ended this tune with the line
"..baby were ALL snakes..."
to illustrate that no one is righteous.
We fall short of God's Glory.
"All have sinned and fall short of God's Glory".
(Romans 3:23)
All of us are capable of betraying and biting.

With forgiveness comes freedom;God's forgiveness of our sins when we repent and believe in Him.
And our freedom when we forgive those who have wronged us.

Begging for Grace,
-Tommy Wales

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