Lost Again

Lost Again was recorded with Isaac Lill, Jack Sullivan, Madeleine Sullivan and Jonathan Morgan before I went to College. Due to technical difficulties, however… it is still on Jack’s Hard drive some where. (Jack had the misfortune of two computer crashes, thus the technical difficulties.)

I recorded another version (although it is no match for the multi-instrumental previous version) and all I had was my guitar and my lips… literally. This is the only song which I have whistled along with to give depth (and some sound other than my voice and guitar.) It turned out pretty well and I had a fun time doing it.

Maybe if there are enough requests (five comments worth) I will record the Andy Griffith Show Theme Song for ya .

Otherwise, here is Lost Again. You can find the lyrics here.

Lost Again

If you really enjoyed this song, remember that you can chip in a dollar toward my families mission trip to Belize and get this song (or another one that you choose) in return. To see the details, check out:






Kudos To Audacity, with which I recorded this song.

A Word To My Son

Here is the second song out! If y’all enjoyed “Glimpses of a Promise” then you may like this one as well. I am ALWAYS open to critique and thoughts. This is “A Word to My Son.” It may have been the first song I wrote. You can find the lyrics and its original post here.



A Word to My Son



Kudos To Audacity, with which I recorded this song.

Glimpses of a Promise, First Recording Out

I have finally been able to record some of  my songs which yall requested that I put to music. I am happy to oblige yall, so here is Glimpses of a Promise, the first of  several recordings which should be coming up in the span of these next few weeks. Of the songs I have written, “Glimpses of a Promise” and “A Word to My Son” are my favorites. You can find the lyrics and original post of this song here.

Glimpses of a Promise




Kudos To Audacity, with which I recorded this song.

I’m Lost again

I wrote this song in the span of an hour and a half, and it actually turned out really good… God and I were on a role . God really does have a sense of humor, and this song is looking at the fun side of the stuff I have been learning about trust. It is a fun song to play, and just reading the lyrics doesn’t do it justice. But, I hope you enjoy it anyway.

Verse 1

I don’t know why,
I walk away,
From this shining light of mine.

Verse 2

I took the pay,
That led away,
Now I’m thirsting for new life.

Bridge:

And I know… I’m Lost

Chorus:

So take me home to the place where I belong,
Hold me in your arms,
Take me to where you are,
I don’t know why I lost my trust in you,
When I knew that you could see me through,
Don’t remember what I thought I could do,
And now I’m lost
So take me home… Precious Jesus

Verse 3

I have a dream,
That you gave to me,
But I waited so impatiently.

Verse 4

I got side tracked,
I also wanted a snack,
But I got ahead of thee.

Bridge 2

And now… I’m lost

Chorus

So take me home to the place where I belong,
Hold me in your arms,
Take me to where you are,
I don’t know why I lost my trust in you,
When I knew that you could see me through,
Don’t remember what I thought I could do,
And now I’m lost
So take me home… Precious Jesus

Verse 5

I once was lost,
But now I’m found,
Was blind but now I see.

Verse 6

Amazing Grace,
How sweet the sound,
That saved a guy like me.

Bridge 3

And I’m no… longer lost

Chorus:

So take me home to the place where I belong,
Hold me in your arms,
Take me to where you are,
I don’t know why I lost my trust in you,
When I knew that you could see me through,
Don’t remember what I thought I could do,
Now I’m not lost
But you can count on me… to get lost again.

© 2011 Nathan Exley
All rights reserved

Glimpses of a promise

This is the complete song, derived off of the poem I wrote and the things I have been going through recently. Sometimes it is so easy to get bogged down and worry about the clouds on the horizon. I wrote this to remind me that despite those storms, God has promised me an amazing future which I am extremely excited about. I know this to be true, because in the quiet moments I see glimpses of that promise, and it makes me smile.

Sometime I may get a recording of it and post it here, but for now I will give you the lyrics.

Glimpses of a promise, Nathan Exley

The shadows of the evening pass,
They leave no trace upon the weary grass,
Just whispers as the breeze blows them away.

The stars come out with blazing fury,
They tell the morning not to hurry,
Now that it’s their time to play.

In the beauties I have seen,
Living melodies and harmonies,
Give me glimpses of a promise.
Glimpses of a promise.

Chorus:

There’s gonna be beauty from these ashes,
Beauty from the rain,
It’s not me that’s gonna beat this storm,
It’s Jesus carrying me,
It’s Jesus carrying me.

I sit here in the twilight,
Not knowing what tomorrow’s gonna bring,
Sometimes the silence says it best

I can see the clouds moving in,
They’re brining in a rain that wants to do me in.
But I am ready for the storm

Chorus:

There’s gonna be beauty from these ashes,
Beauty from the rain,
It’s not me that’s gonna beat this storm,
It’s Jesus carrying me,
It’s Jesus carrying me.

I watch them join on the horizon,
Not looking forward to what they’re gonna bring,
But I am not afraid.

Because in the silver lining,
I see glimpses of a promise,
A promise made to me

Chorus:

There’s gonna be beauty from these ashes,
Beauty from the rain,
It’s not me that’s gonna beat this storm,
It’s Jesus carrying me,
It’s Jesus carrying me.

I see glimpses of a promise,
The life that Jesus has for me.
A promise of something yet to be.
Of something yet to be.
Of something yet to be.

A word to my son

This is a song I wrote. I need to work out some kinks before I record it, but I wanted to share the lyrics with yall. I was hesitant about sharing this because I have sung it to a few people and I don’t know if they understood what it meant. It means many things to me because it is a record of what God has been showing me through recent experiences. I am posting it now for yall because of its meaning to me and because I think it will mean a lot to the guys who read it.

Verse 1

Welcome to this life young man,
Look across this baron land,
Watch me now, follow my plan,
And I’ll lead you to the promised land.

Chorus

I am the vine you are the branch,
fisher of men now is your chance,
strong arms and hands to work the land,
hear me now the Great I AM.

Verse 2

Listen closely son of mine,
Follow me heart, soul and mind,
Wisdom here in bounty flows,
Ask me and it shall be yours.

Chorus

Verse 3

Be strong my son prepare to fight,
I shall be your guiding light,
Take my word, the sword of truth,
And with it you shall be renewed.

Chorus

Verse 4

Come near my son, come meet your wife,
My princess and your love for life,
Treasure her and love her well,
She’s beautiful as time will tell

Chorus

Verse 5

Behold my son this is your life,
Keep Me as your guiding light,
Wisdom holds forever true,
Never forget that I love you.

Chorus