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One Big Happy Family

from TURNING OVER TABLES by Mychael John Thomas

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I wrote this about all those people who get hurt in church or by people who claim to be Christians while being rude and hurtful. The stories in the song are composites of my own and others experiences...

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ONE BIG HAPPY FAMILY

He went down and out like a light…beaten by life
He was at the end of his rope…losing his hope
He reached up and took hold of a hand…helping him stand
Looked around and couldn’t see…Salvation is free
Daddy died…Mommy tried to teach him how to live
Now what in Heaven’s name could he believe?
He was looking for

CHORUS
One big happy family
Surrounded by love and understanding
At least that’s what he thought…till he found out he was wrong
But he hoped that one day he would find
That special place…That one of a kind
A home so Heavenly…Forever he would be
A child of one big happy family

Her big brother was a light in her life…They didn’t fight
Maybe ‘cause by the time they could talk…He was already gone
A victim of her own unbelief…The work of the beast
They said blood is thicker than water…But spirit’s thicker
Brother’s gone…Sister’s alone and fending for herself
So how much truth for her can there be left?
She was looking for

CHORUS
One big happy family
Where the strong ones always protect the weak
At least it’s what she thought…till she found out she was wrong
But she hoped that one day she would find
That special place…That one of a kind
A home so Heavenly…Forever she would be
A child of one big happy family

BRIDGE
When you find you’ve been mistaken in everything you think
Accept the truth and move along before your heart can sink
But don’t let go of the hope you have…prayers are answered still
There’s an empty place inside your heart that only love can fill

CHORUS
Keep your faith in…one big happy family
Where everyone gives you love and understanding
Surrender every thought…For our lives will carry on
You may realize the truth of your dreams
And hope will lead you where you need to be
A new reality of eternal life and peace
A child of one big happy family

© 2014 Mychael John Thomas

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from TURNING OVER TABLES, released September 21, 2014

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Mychael is originally from Nashville, TN. He has been in the music industry for 40 plus years as recording artst, songwriter, musician and producer. He composed, performed, engineered and produced all of his solo bandcamp releases.

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