My wife, Joanne really deserves to win this mother’s day contest.

With four children, she has certainly earned the name “mother,” but mother is more than an inherited title. She is the ideal mom, sacrificially giving herself to the role.

In a day and age where the traditional roles of mom are no longer fashionable, she embraces them— keeping our home running like a finely tuned machine.

She would say she is no perfect mom, and wishes that she could keep up better with the laundry, or that she played more with her children. But the woman I see is magnificent. No details are left undone, and she is much too hard on herself.

Our home is so comfortable, welcoming, and really open to all. Joanne reaches out to everyone around her with gentle grace, generosity, and hospitality. Our children are happy and loved.

In fact, not only is she mother to her own children, but to our children’s friends as well. Our house is often vibrating with the laughter of next door neighbour kids who are staying for supper, spending the night, or just passing through for a drink.

Please consider my beautiful wife to receive this prize. I enthusiastically present her as an ideal mother, worthy of celebration.

~Jason

As it turns out, I am still an INFJ, which is so bizarre, but satisfying. I like this personality type, and I’m glad that I regularly come out as that whenever I take a test. Only 0.5% of the entire male population comes out as an INFJ, so I’m a rare kinda guy! LOL!

Take the test, and send me your link so I can get to know you better!

~Jason

It appeared on my first project, called “Wait for the Rain,” which I recorded and released in 1989. I think I sold 1000 copies of that cassette tape (or was it 500?) though I think I have about a dozen left in some box in my basement.

I still like this song, so I thought I’d re-record it tonight since I wasn’t up for writing a new one.

~Jason

For You
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by Jason Silver
4/17/2008 10:28 p.m.

All I can remember is that starry night
On those trembling seas, just a shattered peace.
Time will not restore the love I tore apart
For a foolish fling, now I’m nothing.

I walked upon a rope when it could not hold tight
It sent me reeling down, like a foolish clown.
Pierced now with these wooden spears I can’t get up
I’m in a pit so deep, in a deadly sleep.

Why do you seem so much more beautiful
When I can’t have you? I wish that I’d been true.
The thrill was just to get away from fingers tight;
From our love so rare. I thought you’d still be there.

I don’t want to beg, I doubt if that would help
But please come back to me, I feel so lonely.
I know you’re self-sufficient, and you’ve got to live
But you’re still my wife; I need you in my life.

The other now is left behind in sheer disgust
But I’m so dirty now, I hope that you allow
Me back into your arms, into security.
Won’t you please just say that you forgive me today.

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• Fans burn CDs and give them away. 100 points per CD
• Fans invite listeners who like similar artists on Last.fm to listen to Jason Silver. 10 points per “shout”
• Put up links online (link sites, message boards etc) 50 points per link
• Put up physical posters about Jason Silver’s free CD “Sunny Days.” 150 Points per poster
• Start and maintain threads on message boards that generate interest in Jason Silver.
  for example:
  1. Mention the song “Lost” on Lost message boards; post video from YouTube
  2. Mention the song “Amber” on beer lover web sites.
  3. Your idea… connect a song with a potential fan or site
  4. (100 points per mention)
• Ask online DJs to include Jason Silver’s music in their playlists. 50 points per request
• Make requests at real radio stations for music by Jason Silver 100 points per request

These are just a few ideas I have had… perhaps the points could be used to get a free house concert, a signed tee shirt, or something else you want…?

Any takers?

~Jason

You Enrapture Me
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by Jason Silver
4/14/2008 10:39 p.m.

I see you flipping pages
Brush a hair out of your eye
That look of concentration
And mild irritation
With your magazine

Could sit like this for ages
Like an undercover spy
Utter fascination;
You are my one temptation
You enrapture me

Channel:
And then the moment’s over;
Maybe our kids they start crying, or the telephone rings

Chorus:
You are still the woman that I love
You will always be the one for me
If I could take us back
I’d do it all again
I would not change a thing.
You are still the woman that I want
And time just helps me see how much I need
There’s nothing that you lack
You’re my woman, that’s a fact.
And you enrapture me.

Sometimes when we’re walking
And we stop to get a drink
Overcome with admiration
When I see you in creation
You are so lovely

Late at night we’re talking
And you bite your lip to think
Just a moment’s hesitation
As you seek an explanation
How it moves me

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Calming Down
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by Jason Silver
4/10/2008 9:17 p.m.

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~Jason

Welcome Home
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by Jason Silver
4/9/2008 11:25 p.m.

Incredible, you’re finally here
We’ve been waiting now for almost a year
Impossible, beyond belief
A moment ago you were only conceived

Chorus
Welcome home, come in baby
We’re so glad that you are here
In the home where you’ll grow up
To crawl, and walk, and run, and drive my car
And even reach the stars
Welcome home

Fantastic, I’m blown away
I was there on your real birthday
Extraordinary, I’d go that far
Time to pass out the expensive cigars

Amazing, you make me so proud
But sleep is rare over top of the loud
Marvelous, so tiny and pure
Let me protect you; I will keep you secure

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~Jason

Afternoon is Haunting
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by Jason Silver
4/7/2008 11:26 p.m.

Midnight comes, I’m waiting, wondering
Why you haven’t called?
One o’clock now, I must close my eyes
Two a.m. goes by, then three, four, five,
Still you are no where near
Sleep would be great, but it’s already eight,
And the afternoon is haunting.

Chorus:
Every afternoon I think about that place
I remember how the moon, it shone upon your face
I can still recall your eyes; they burn into my mind
And I can’t forget the lies, but baby,
How I want to.

I can’t believe the time, look
It’s already half-past nine
I fell asleep at ten, just closed my eyes
I’ll wait until noon, then one and two,
Has it been three years?
Four o’clock, I go for a walk
But the afternoon is haunting.
[chorus]

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I’ve pretty much decided that this next CD is to be called Ghost Town, and I’ve even come up with a CD cover. You’ll also be able to see that at Last.fm

Enjoy!

~Jason

Ghost Town
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by Jason Silver
4/6/2008 10:39 p.m.

There’s no one seen here anymore
All the windows are doors
It’s a ghost town
Remember how we loved to laugh?
What we used to have?
Now it’s a ghost town

I keep on hoping for a change
And now it strikes me as strange
Try to write down
But words just can’t describe the pain
The icy stare of your disdain
Your dark frown.

Channel:
I called the wind to blow
And now the tumble weeds roll

Chorus:
We’re all alone here
We’ll never see the sun
Lost in our home dear,
It’s only just begun
This is our frontier
Our battle can’t be won
So come to me, let’s take a step down
Away from this ghost town

I can’t remember what it’s like
To look into your eyes
Before I lied.
You gaze back empty like you feel,
You don’t bother to conceal.
You already cried.
[channel]
[chorus]

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~Jason

The Land of the Living
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by Jason Silver
4/1/2008 10:35 p.m.

Passing each other now faster than ever
Careen down landscapes of iron and steel
What makes us human? What makes us alive?
Except for the emotions we feel?

Lately our senses are dull to the screaming
Struggle to notice the pain in their eyes
We’ve seared our conscience, and stared down the devil
Accepted the pattern of lies

Chorus:
I want to wake up in the land of the living
Open my eyes to a world of peace
Stop dreaming and live it all now
If God will allow
In the the land of the living

Saw a man die, like something we’re dreaming
Heard a babe scream, we watched with one eye
Disgusted amusement, or curious fascination
Perverted: it’s hard to deny

Stretching to fit our suits of conformity
Daily reminded to play by the rules
Want to escape but we’re hostage to pleasure
Reliving the glory of fools

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~Jason

Ivory
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by Jason Silver
3/31/2008 10:12 p.m.
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~Jason

Four O’Clock
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by Jason Silver
3/31/2008 10:12 p.m.
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Thanks,
Jason

~Jason

Truth be told, I’m getting low on inspiration lately… any ideas out there?

~Jason

Are You Leaving Me?
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by Jason Silver
3/27/2008 7:44 p.m.

So tired, but I can’t keep my eyes off of you
So alone, though we’ve been sitting here for an hour or two
Afraid that this is not a dream; that I’m awake
Amazed that you would call our love a big mistake

And I never thought I’d lose you, I always thought we’d try
But things have just got busy, we’ve been passing in the night

Where you going? Are you leaving me?
Are you knowing what you mean to me?
My love.

You cried but tears can’t find their way down my face
We tried but we’re both gonna lose in this race
You said that all you ever wanted was to fly
I know that we could not get closer to the sky.
[chorus]

I’ll never leave I will always be here
Waiting for you and to wipe every tear
Stronger than romance and bigger than fear my love.

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Family
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by Jason Silver
3/25/2008 11:50 p.m.

Daddy told me, “Son,
“Look after your girl,
“Show her lots of love,
“Offer her the world.”
Mamma said, “My boy,
“Treat her with respect,
“Keep her in your heart,”
“Cherish and protect.”

Family has a way
of knowin what to do
So I’ll follow their advice,
And I won’t let go of you

Chorus:
Come on, let’s start a family of our own
We will, find a house- and turn it to a home
With babies on the floor, and sunlight streaming in our eyes
It’s you I want, it’s you I need
And I want nothing more than our love to succeed
Our love will last, hope you agree.
So come on, let decide to be a family
Family.

Uncle winked an eye,
An elbow in my side
Nodding at your smile
It filled me up with pride
Grandpa hugged you tight
A tear welled in his eyes
Remembering his own girl
And tearful last goodbyes

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