August 6, 2015

Wish Upon A Shooting Star

Here is an acoustic original, called Wish Upon a Shooting Star, I have been dabbling with for some time. Started writing this one a few years back, and is based upon the cliche of the wishing we all do; wishing wells, shooting stars, coin ponds, etc. I have the Lyrics posted below the video 🙂 Hope you enjoy!

Wish Upon a Shooting Star Lyrics

Wished upon a shooting star. Hope to make my life better.

Realized it was a plane. 747 feel so lame.

Threw a coin in that pond, bounced right back like a billabong.

Cross my fingers, hope to die, poke a needle in my eye.

Dreams do come true. Just not for me & you.

Dreams do come true. Just not for me, not for me and you.

Threw a dollar in that wishing well, prayed to God there is no hell.

God damn, now I’m broke, little birdie whispered I’m the joke.

Held my breath & wished again for little birdie to be my friend.

Forgot to breathe, and I passed out, right down that wishing well.

Dreams do come true. Just not for me & you.

Dreams do come true. Just not for me, not for me and you.

Dreams do come true. Just not for me & you.

Dreams do come true. Just not for me, not for me and you.

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August 20, 2012

To The Moon & Back Last Studio Session

Yaaaaa!!!!! One more studio tracking session coming up this week at Bedside an this album is a wrap. The last song is called To The Moon & Back…can’t wait for everyone to hear it!!!

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June 26, 2010

One And The Same- David Suzuki Playlist for the Planet

I wrote this song yesterday specifically for David Suziki’s Playlist for the Planet contest. I am going into studio over the next two weeks to at least get a decent acoustic, voice & piano version of the song completed!

Wish me luck!

Here are the lyrics:

One and the same
You are the world
Isn’t it a shame
That your killing yourself
That’s so cruel… You are a fool

One and the same
We are the world
Isn’t it a shame
That we’re killing ourselves
That’s so dumb… The world is one

They say there’s time
I’m not so sure
It’s up to you and I
To save the earth

One and the same
You are the world
We take all the blame
Now we are saving ourselves
That’s so fun… The world is one

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May 27, 2010

Tell Me Something Lyrics

Here is a brand new song (May 2010) and again plan to record in studio this fall!

You can listen to the song here: Tell Me Something

I use to always say, “Tell me something I don’t know!” It finally became a song, that I hope you like and possibly relate to in your own life!

Here it is:

Tell me something I don’t know
Tell me something original
Tell me something I’d like to hear

Other than why it’s different this time
It’s different this time, It’s different this time, It’s different this time

Tell me something I can get
Tell me something I won’t regret
Tell me something I’d like to hear

Other than why it’s different this time
It’s different this time, It’s different this time, It’s different this time

Tell me something I don’t know
Tell me something original
Tell me something I’d like to hear

Other than why it’s different this time
It’s different this time, It’s different this time, It’s different this time

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May 9, 2010

I Don’t Give a Damn Lyrics

Here is a new song written this month. This song is about pride and not settling…

You can listen to it here:  I Don’t Give a Damn

I don’t give a damn
What you want from me
You’re the faceless man
Thinking it’s all free

I don’t give a damn
What you think of me
Look in the sand
Nothing you will see

Oh, I’m free

Oh, I’m free
Oh, can’t you see
Oh, I’m me
Oh, so free

I so give a damn
About the soul in me
I so give a damn
Where I plant my feet

I so give damn
What i have to see
I so give a damn
What I want to be

Oh, I’m free

Oh, I’m free
Oh, can’t you see
Oh, I’m me
Oh, so free

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May 1, 2010

The Sun Goes Down Over Mexico Lyrics

You can listen to the song here: The Sun Goes Down Over Mexico

I wrote this song in early 2010 for my little brother (Petri) & his new bride  to be (Marni). Rather than get up and give a speech at his wedding in Playa de Carmen, Mexico I passionately performed this song in a packed Italian restaurant. There are very few moments in life that can be labeled as truly spectacular and this is one I will never, ever forget.  I wrote this song from the grooms point of view where he sings to his bride telling her this is our time & I want to be with you forever… marry me.

I plan to record this song in studio later this year.  The lyrics are below the image.

The Sun Goes Down Over Mexico Lyrics

The Sun Goes Down Over Mexico, by Lee Raito

The sun goes down over Mexico

The sand burns into the sea

It’s time for margarita

It’s time for you and me

Oh, I know a thing or two about love

I know a thing or two about you and I

I know forever is a long time

That’s fine by me

The sun goes down over Mexico

The sand burns into the sea

It’s time for Sandos

It’s time for you and me

Oh, I know a thing or two about love

I know a thing or two about you and I

I know forever is a long time

Marry me

Te amo, te amo, te amo

Marry me

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April 17, 2010

Super Woman Lyrics

I wrote this song in March 2010. To give you some minor background as to the emotion behind the song, I wrote if for my daughters later in life. They will love someone and have their hearts broken when they lose them (break-up, death, etc). They will be strong beautfiful woman who just need to be put in front of a mirror and reminded that loving someone sets you free & because of who they are… they will love again.

I plan to record this song in studio later this year.  Here are the lyrics:

Super Woman,  by Lee Raito

Daddy I loved him.

Daughter I know.

Daddy what do I do now?

Daughter here is what you do, come & see.

Look in the mirror & what do I see?

Super Woman staring back at me.

Because you loved it sets you free.

Daddy I’m broken.

Daughter not even if you tried.

Daddy what do I do now?

Daughter here is what you do, come & see.

Look in the mirror & what do I see?

Super Woman staring back at me.

Because you loved it sets you free.

Daddy will I love again?

Daughter yes you will.

Daddy how do you know?

Daughter I’ll prove it to you, come & see.

Look in the mirror & what do I see?

Super Woman staring back at me.

Because you loved it sets you free.

Super Woman Lyrics

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