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Dying To Live
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Dying To Live
All songs preformed by Rufus Tree
Produced by Michael Aukofer and Rufus Tree
Recorded and Mixed by Glen West at GAP Digital in Wheaton, IL
Mastered by Al Willis at MasterMix in Nashville, TN

Phil Keaggy-guitar
Recorded at Kegworth studio
Engineered by PK and Ian Keaggy
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1. Dying To Live Play
Dying To Live
Hope that maybe someday I might find
Might find a way to no longer try
Living my life as though it were mine

Standing in the silence
Leaving myself behind
With my heart wide open
Dying to ask you

Why does it hurt so bad When it seems so easy
To die, it's easier to die than choose what's right
In front of me, there You are, here I am

Standing in the silence
Leaving myself behind
With my heart wide open
For you to come revive
Everything inside me
With everything you are
While I'm healed but broken
Dying to save my life

Dying to save my life
Save my life
Lyrics
Dying To Live
Credits
Written by Caleb Kruse
Guest Violinist: Dave Bullock
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Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - Dying to Live
2. Where Play
Where
I tried so hard to be like You
And I remember the way You would laugh
Would light up the room like a strike of a match

I woke up this morning and I felt Your love
It broke through the pain of 1,000 memories

Where are you now
Don't leave me alone
Show me Your light
In my darkest hour
Call me Your child
I think I need You now

With all of this change
Tell me where is the gain
When I look around

Just give me awhile
And I promise You
I'll let You down

If I fall down on the water
Would You reach out Your hand
Show me that You love me
I don't understand
Lyrics
Where
Credits
Written by Peter Kruse
Guest Guitarist: Phil Keaggy
Info
Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - Where
3. Lost For Words Play
Lost For Words
Who are You, who are You
Who are You, who am I

I'm angry, I'm overwhelmed
I'm lost for words
Tonight

I'm falling over
I can't see the ground
I'm falling over
Will You catch me now

I need You, I need You
I hear You died for me, I hear You died for me
Is this true, is this true
Can I still believe, can I still be free

I can't stand on my own strength
Can I fall into Your grace
Lyrics
Lost For Words
Credits
Written by Peter and Caleb Kruse
String arrangement by Michael Aukofer
Guest Violinist: Dave Bullock
Info
Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - Lost for Words
4. Nebula Play
Nebula
I went so far to reach another dream
But once again it was overrated
The closer that I came the more I found
A mirage of empty hopes that slowly faded

And I'm singing Yeah
Look at all these thoughts of mine
In my head
You're the only one of worth I find
In the end

Peace flows like a river
To my dreams
It's a melody of all sufficient grace
If only I'd surrender
Then I'd be free
And Your presence would surround me like a flood

You caught me now
Lyrics
Nebula
Credits
Written by Rufus Tree and Aaron Graunke
Info
Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - Nebula
5. Empty Frames Play
Empty Frames
I've lost my way again
Need to find where I belong
Hazed pictures in my head
Deck the walls where I went wrong

I'm tearing these pictures off the wall
Goodbye deception, deception is gone

I separate restraints
From the walls I've tried to scale
Praised images I’ve made
Affixed to every time I've failed

In the light of what I see
There was something blocking me
Hanging in the place
Where Your face used to be
But now that I'm awakened
From an empty dream
I see the light I smothered
With the things that I don't need

These empty frames
Lyrics
Empty Frames
Credits
Written by Rufus Tree and Aaron Graunke
Info
Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - Empty Frames
6. Already Here Play
Already Here
Lay it down, let it go
Take it easy, clear your head
I've tried but it seems
That it's harder done than said

Oh the fears, oh the pains
Oh the trials in this life
Just believe, just have faith
Do you know how hard I've tried

I'll be fine
You're already here
And when I close my eyes
You won't disappear

You're already here

If I turn my back against
The one thing that I need
Father hold me close
And heal my unbelief

You are already here, close my eyes
You are already here, I'll be fine
You are already here, close my eyes
You were always here

Sometimes in my mind
It's hard to comprehend
That You're here
and You've been here
Just like You said
Lyrics
Already Here
Credits
Written by Peter Kruse
Info
Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - Already Here
7. This Picture Play
This Picture
This picture I've painted a while ago
My mind is clouded by these memories
I search for a match in my head to this feeling

Today I'm away but I'm on my way home
I sit right beside this mug that I hold
As I search for a match in my head to this feeling

I don't understand the way that I feel today
I'm so frustrated
I'm wishing I could stay 'til I knew why I came
There's places that I'm needed

Sticks and stones don't threaten me much
The wounds that I fear go deeper
Am I carelessly waiting for someone to push me
I'm a child and I'm comfortable here where I am
Without any reason
When the winds blow and I find that nothings changed
Except for the season
Lyrics
This Picture
Credits
Written by Caleb Kruse
Info
Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - This Picture
8. Wild Wind Play
Wild Wind
She calls Monday morning
As I begin to wake
I wait by the phone
So you know I'll be late

Sit and talk about the world
Like maybe there was nothing else
An answer to your problems
A solution to yourself (all together)
Waiting here so long, waiting so long

There's a Wild Wind blowing like a hurricane
If you stand underneath Its pouring rain
It will make you clean
It will make your stains no more

I wait by the phone
So you know I'll be late
If you don't discover
My heart would break

Are you gonna be free
Like the birds up in the sky
Will they look down
And wonder why
You were sittin' on the ground
With the weight of the world
Still holding you down
You were out for the count
With a little gray cloud
Hangin' over top your heart
It don't have to be so dark
No, it don't have to be so dark
Lyrics
Wild Wind
Credits
Written by Rufus Tree
Guest Vocalist: Mitch McVicker
Info
Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - Wild Wind
9. Mercy Play
Mercy
I'm walking through the night
But I will not fear
Though the arrow flies by day
And darkness draws near

Here where Your mercy meets me
New like the morning sun
Here where Your love completes me
So full my heart becomes

There's a shelter that I find
Underneath Your wing
And a shadow by the side
Of My Shepherd and My Guide
The One of whom I sing
You're the Most-High King

I will not fear
I will not fall
As long as You are here
You here me when I call

So full my heart becomes
Lyrics
Mercy
Credits
Written by Caleb Kruse
Guest Guitarist: Phil Keaggy
Guest Vocalist: Jeanne Anne Aukofer
Info
Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - Mercy
10. Dead Battery Play
Dead Battery
Do you know what it's like?

Got y’all a revelation
Old school syncopation
A turntable invitation
You're stuck on the moon with no gas station

Open up your mind to the answer
Turn your path away from disaster
I know the plans your after
But I hear your cries behind your laughter

I hear you cryin' out
"What is wrong with me?
I know I've failed somehow
And now I'm breakin’”
I hear you cryin' out
Come alive today
Come alive, Come alive… dead battery

It's like reincarnation, propitiation
Askin' all the nations from every generation
Redirect the race that we've begun
From an earthly walk
To a spiritual run
Gotta find the time to find the peace of mind
It’s a war zone
Don't step on a mine
Like the evolution revolution
It's a lie
And the nemesis of Genesis
Watch your step boy

You will never let me slide
'Cause I know You know what it's like
Died the worst death anyone's ever died
Three nails and a spear in Your side
Lyrics
Dead Battery
Credits
Written by Rufus Tree and Aaron Graunke
Info
Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - Dead Battery
11. Hope Play
Hope
Our paths have led us different ways
Some have been sunny
Some have been cloudy days

My heart still goes out to you
Often at night I lie awake
And wonder what it is you're doin'

So what does tomorrow have for us
And where do we go from here
Now the answers are so hard to find
I'd be easier not to care

But I'm tired, and I'm scared
I want you to be near
You never should be alone again

We have made our choices
But our hearts still beat as one
We have both burned our bridges
It's so hard to be on the run

If you're tired, or you're scared
And you want me to be near
You never should be alone again

Some day we'll be together
Walking hand in hand
I will be with you, I will be with you
All of this confusion
It will all be gone
And we will stand, and we will stand
We will run through fields of flowers
Dancing in the sun
I will be with you, I will be with you
Our hearts will not be broken
We will care again
Hope will be risen, hope will be risen

...I know we will stand
Lyrics
Hope
Credits
Written by Jedidiah Harrison
Dedicated to Becky
Info
Rufus Tree - Dying to Live - Hope
We wanted a more "edgy" sound for our second album, so we used more distortion, heavier drums, and vocal effects. We also added a few violin, harmonica, piano, and choir parts to spice things up. Phil Keaggy and Mitch McVicker also blessed us with their talents and it turned out great. We think you'll agree!

This CD is also available to purchase in MP3 format from any of the following vedors: iTunes, Puretracks, PlayIndies, MP3tunes, Sony Connect, MusicIsHere, Emusic, Etherstream, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, MusicMatch, Liquid Digital Media, MusicNet, PassAlong, Bitmunk, LoudEye, MusicNow, NetMusic, and many others.
Rufus Tree
$13.97
Buy from CDBaby
Rufus Tree
All songs performed by Rufus Tree
Produced by Michael Aukofer
Recorded and Mixed by Russ Long at Carport Studio in Nashville, TN
Mastered by Erik Wolf
Credits
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1. Angles Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - Angels
2. Remember My Chains Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - Remember My Chains
3. Falling Down Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - Falling Down
4. No One Besides You Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - No One Besides You
5. Simon Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - Simon
6. Anything Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - Anything
7. Follow Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - Follow
8. Up To You Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - Up to You
9. Still Waters Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - Still Waters
10. If I Know You Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - If I Know You
11. Smackin' Play Rufus Tree - Rufus Tree - Smackin'
Our debut album is available to purchase online. Click on "Buy the CD" and you will be taken to The Garden of Readin' website to buy the CD. We're planning to repress eventually. So, if you want an original copy, time is running out...

This CD is also available to purchase in digital format from any of the following vedors: iTunes, Puretracks, PlayIndies, MP3tunes, Sony Connect, MusicIsHere, Emusic, Etherstream, MSN Music, Rhapsody, Napster, MusicMatch, Liquid Digital Media, MusicNet, PassAlong, Bitmunk, LoudEye, MusicNow, NetMusic, and many others.
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