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Like a Phoenix was a dark album during a dark time in life.  You will find many lyrics that have no problem detailing the frustration and hopelessness that fueled them.  However, most of these songs also speak of hope...something far more powerful than any depression.

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Angel     ©Kelli Cates

Angel was written for a friend.  I've written several songs for her, about her...she was a huge source of my inspiration a few years ago.  She was my angel, when life started to suck and I couldn't handle things on my own.

Like a Phoenix     ©Kelli Cates

Wrote this for the hubby.  I felt rather mystical....hehe.  I felt like a phoenix who had risen out of the ashes (of a really sucky spot in life) and Chris was the one who rescued me.  He's that big handsome white knight.  :)

Cutting Ties   ©Kelli Cates

Cutting Ties was written for a friend who had been hurting me for quite some time.   It tells the story of how one person who's so emotionally oppressed can rise above it by being a solid, strong person.

Play Nice    ©Kelli Cates

Sometimes I'm too sarcastic for my own good.  This song was also a nice little tongue-stick-out to those who were mean to me, who shunned me, who said mean things...I just take a note out of King Solomon's book and play nice...because it heaps some burning coals on their heads.

Hard, Hard Life   ©Kelli Cates

I don't quite remember what spawned this song.  But it basically talks about how life is difficult, but there's something waiting when we're done.  Sweet.  Good news to hear.  :)

Until We Hear No More   ©Kelli Cates

One of my favorites.  I'm not going to add a thing to this song...it's not meant for the radio.  It's meant to be beautiful, dark, and ends with hope.

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