Lena
Andersson
LATEST ALBUM RELEASE:
OPEN YOUR HEART
NEW ALBUM RELEASE:
open your heart
Dear friends! I am so happy to finally have a finished CD in my hand. It’s been a long time since I recorded last. I’m very proud of my husband Tobe who has helped me so much with this project. We have written all the songs together and my husband has also been the producer. And he has pushed forward when I’ve been weak and in doubt. We have also had help from some great musicians and it’s been quite a journey.
Ever since I got saved in 1985, my music has been all about honoring God and let his love and his grace be shown .I think that all of these songs speak of hope and I think they will encourage both believers and non-believers. We are all in search of meaning, love and freedom.
I know it can be found in Jesus, and Jesus only. He who is true love and the only way to salvation.
The title of this album is “Open Your Heart” and my prayer is that you will listen with an open heart. Let the music move you but also let the words speak to you.
I married Tobe and moved from Sweden to Southern California in 2001. After 10 years in the Golden state we came to Phoenix, Arizona where we now live.
The CD clearly has an American flavor. A little Southern Rock, a little country, a mix of everything that we love.
I hope you will enjoy this album as much as we have enjoyed making it.
God bless you!!
Sincerely and with love
Lena
A big thank you to all the great musicians on the album:
Micael Sixtensson.............Electric & Acoustic Guitar, Bass
Magnus Eklöf....................Piano
Aramis Silvereke...............Electric & Acoustic Guitar
Gerry De La Torre..............Electric Guitar
Backing Vocals:
Lonnie Ott, Lena Andersson, Brent Ford, Tobe Hubbard
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1. STRAIGHT LINE
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson Hubbard and tobe s hubbard
1. Wanderin’ in the wilderness,the middle of
nowhere I was
Didn’t know where to turn to, where to go—no no
Searching, looking, for some peace of mind
He came and led me, showed me the way
Told me he loved me, just as I am
He took my pain away, He set me free
Making me stronger, He will never leave me
CHORUS:
Walking on a straight line, never looking back
Walking down that straight line, right on track
Walking on a straight line, the road that leads
me home
Walking down that highway, never walk alone
2. Didn’t know there was so much love, such a
great love
Out there for me, yeah, yeah
Didn’t know He was waiting, all along- wu,hu
Believing, receiving, His unchanging love
Nothing is better, than knowing Your way
New every morning You’re, forever mine
Now I will follow, wherever You lead
Lord of my Life, You're everything to me
CHORUS:
Walking on a straight line, never looking back
Walking down that straight line, right on track
Walking on a straight line, the road that leads
me home
Walking down that highway, never walk alone
He came and led me, showed me the way
Told me he loved me, just as I am
He took my pain away, He set me free
Making me stronger, He will never leave me
CHORUS:
Walking on a straight line, never looking back
Walking down that straight line, right on track
Walking on a straight line, the road that leads
me home
Walking down that highway, never walk alone
3. RIVER GRAVE
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson and tobe s. hubbard
CHORUS:
Gonna go die in the river, gonna go lie the
ol’ man down
Gonna lie in a river grave, it’s a good
day to die, gonna lay him down
Gonna go die in the river, gonna go lay the
ol’ man down
Gonna die when I lie in that river,
the river grave,where I lay him down
1. There’s a river flowin’, runnin’ crystal clear
See them comin’ ‘round, gatherin’
from everywhere,gatherin’ everywhere
The road’s been made open, pure
love is flowin’ down
A new day is arisin’, the old is gone,
all the old is gone
CHORUS:
Gonna go die in the river, gonna go lie the
ol’ man down
Gonna lie in a river grave, it’s a good
day to die, gonna lay him down
Gonna go die in the river, gonna go
lay the ol’ man down
Gonna die when I lie in that river, in the
river grave,where I lay him down
2.Following my Master, walking on that road
Forgettin’ what’s behind me, the
one I was is no more, I said no more
Puttin’ on my white robe, shiny and bright,
so, so bright
I once was blind, now I see the
light, I see the light - hey yeah
CHORUS:
Gonna go die in the river, gonna go lie
the ol’ man down
Gonna lie in a river grave, it’s a
good day to die, gonna lay him down
Gonna go die in the river, gonna go
lay the ol’ mandown
Gonna die when I lie in that river, in
the river grave,where I lay him down
5. WHO SEES MY TEARS
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson and tobe s. hubbard
TURN:
Who sees my tears, who knows my pain
Who sees my tears, who knows my stain
1. He’s sad and lonely, nobody cares
He lost his cause, he lost his passion
She got the news, will she survive
What will become of her life
BACKVOCAL: Is someone there for me
CHORUS:
Who sees my tears, who knows my pain
Just holding me, through my stain
When lights go down, who wants me then
Who hears my cry, all through the night
2. A little boy, with hopeless eyes
Angry voices, heard in the night
She walked out with no goodbye
Left them empty, with no tomorrow
BACKVOCAL: Is someone there for me
CHORUS:
Who sees my tears, who knows my pain
Just holding me, through my stain
When lights go down, who wants me then
Who hears my cry, all through the night
RAP:
I know You see my tears. I know You know my fears. I know You love me cuz You been workin on me for years.
You lift me up when all I really wanna do is fall. You let me go to show me I don't really know it all.
I had been runnin for so long nearly ran out of breath. caught my second wind when i let Your love fill my chest.
had so much hate in my heart, that I could never win. thought I could fill the void and kill the noise with all the sin.
despite the trouble I was in You never left me.
I wasn't worthy of Your love You still blessed me.
how You forgive me when I can't even forgive myself? You were the only one there I had no one else.
today's worries are enough trust me and let it be and don't You ever give up that's what You said to me.
so every time I let my troubles get ahead of me, You let me know that tears are gonna fall but love is everything.
BACKVOCAL: There’s someone there for me
CHORUS:
He sees my tears, He knows my pain
He’s holding me, through my stain
When lights go down, He wants me then
He hears my cry, all through the night
7. ALL FOR YOU AND ME
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson and tobe s hubbard
1. No more hunger, no more thirst, there’s a calling
have you heard
There’s a voice that calls your name, you will never
be the same
He will lead you to still waters, He will lead you by
the hand, to the Promised Land
CHORUS:
He gave up His life, He died on a cross
All for you and me, He died
He conquered the power of the enemy,
He won victory, all for you and me
He came, to die
2. Love has come to cast out fear, endless love will
draw us near
He has risen from the dead, so that all can live
again
He has opened up the heavens, When we follow his
command, to the Promised Land
CHORUS:
He gave up His life, He died on a cross
All for you and me, He died
He conquered the power of the enemy
He won victory, all for you and me
He came, to die,
CHORUS:
He gave up his life, He died on a cross
All for you and me, He died
He conquered the power of the enemy
He won victory, all for you and me
He came, to die, He gave his life for you and me,
He died so we could live, He died, so we could have
eternal life
So we could have eternal life
9. IT’S NOT OVER
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson Hubbard and tobe s hubbard
1. Take it to your heart, open up the door,
listen to the word
And let Heaven in, let Heaven come in.
Falling on your knees, lay your burden down,
now you can believe
So let Heaven in, let Heaven come in
CHORUS:
It’s not over, He still has plans for you.
It’s not over, He has not forgotten.
It’s not over; this is where it starts, It’s not over,
This is the beginning, so let Heaven in.
2. Let him be your hope, he will see you through,
never let it go,
So let Heaven in, let Heaven come in
Resting in his love, everything is new,
He will make it right
So let Heaven in, let Heaven come in
CHORUS:
It’s not over, He still has plans for you.
It’s not over, He has not forgotten.
It’s over; this is where it starts, It’s not over,
This is the beginning, so let Heaven in
BRIDGE:
You will be, like a tree planted by the water,
Like a tree planted by the streams of water,
the streams of living water.
You will be, like a tree planted by the water,
Like a tree planted by the streams of water,
the streams of living water.
11. FREEDOM
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson Hubbard and tobe s hubbard
1. Come make the Lord your refuge and strength
Come trust, the name, the name above all names
Come find rest, in the shadow of His wings
Come know the King of Kings
BRIDGE:
He’s the one, who conquers your fears
He is near, His love is here, His love is here
CHORUS:
Stand in His free-dom --- Come be redeemed
Walk in His free-dom --- All of His children
Live in His free-dom --- We will proclaim
Freedom (His) free-dom, Call out (on) His name
2. The only way, He paid the price for all
In His loving arms, you’re not alone
New life is here, His promises are true
He gave His life for you
BRIDGE:
He’s the one who conquered your fears
He is near; His love is here, His love is right here
CHORUS:
Stand in His free-dom --- Come be redeemed
Walk in His free-dom --- All of His children
Live in His free-dom --- We will proclaim
Freedom (His) free-dom, Call out (on) His name
Stand in His free-dom --- Come be redeemed
Walk in His free-dom --- All of His children
Live in His free-dom --- We will proclaim
Freedom (His) free-dom, Call out (on) His name
2. OPEN YOUR HEART
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson Hubbard and tobe s Hubbard
1. Drivin’ down the freeway on a cloudy day
Ya wonderin’ who cares, where ya going to
A road leadin’ to heaven, a road leadin’ home
Who will carry you, on that road - you roam
CHORUS:
Gotta love beyond love, with nothing to lose
When you open your heart, when you open your
heart up
It’s easy to live, when you freely give
And you open your heart up, love and forgive
TURN:
Open your heart up, open your heart
Open your heart up, Love and forgive
2. Let Him carry your burdens, He’ll see you through
Cast away your worries, He’s waiting on you
A darkness all around, He’ll be right there
Leadin’ through the valley, the valley of despair
CHORUS:
Gotta love beyond love, with nothing to lose
When you open your heart, when you open your
heart up
It’s easy to live, when you freely give
And you open your heart up, love and forgive
TURN:
Open your heart up, open your heart
Open your heart up, Love and forgive
BRIDGE:
Come and drink from the well, the water of life
He will pour out a river, no more thirst, no more
strife
Come here, come closer, He’ll heal your soul
Be born again, let Him make you whole
OUTRO:
Open your heart up, open your heart
Open your heart up, Love and forgive
Open your heart up, open your heart
Ya gotta open your heart up, love and forgive
4. KEEP MOVIN’ ON
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson Hubbard and tobe s hubbard
1. Here comes the joy again, like a mighty wind
And there is hope again, that will never end
Through every stormy trial, I come out again
CHORUS:
Keep movin’ on, keep walkin’ on, never give up
Keep holdin’ on, don’t give in, never give in
Keep movin’ on, keep walkin’ on,
Till that break of dawn - comes shinin’ through – oh
2. In everybody’s life, some rain’s gonna fall
After the darkest night, comes the mornin’ call
A new day is comin’ on, take heart, blue skies
breakin’ through
CHORUS:
Keep movin’ on, keep walkin’ on, never give up
Keep holdin’ on, don’t give in, never give in
Keep movin’ on, keep walkin’ on,
Till that break of dawn - comes shinin’ through – oh
PRECHORUS:
A new day is comin’ on, take heart, blue skies
breakin’ through
CHORUS:
Keep movin’ on, keep walkin’ on, never give up
Keep holdin’ on, don’t give in, never give in
Keep movin’ on, keep walkin’ on,
Till that break of dawn - comes shinin’ through – oh
CHORUS:
Keep movin’ on, keep walkin’ on, never give up
Keep holdin’ on, don’t give in, never give in
Keep movin’ on, keep walkin’ on,
Till that break of dawn - comes shinin’ through – oh
6. YOUR LOVE
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andesson and tobe s. hubbard
1. Like a tossed ship -- in a raging storm, you
always lead me home
To the place where I belong
When I’m lost and -- reaching for your hand
I’m calling out your name, calling out your name
PRECHORUS:
Leading to a calm and quiet shore,
You won’t leave me
Only You – can open up the door, I need You
more…
CHORUS:
Your love will lift me higher, Your love
will make me stronger
Your love will never leave me, Your love, Your love
2. Sailing --- on a deep and roaring sea, You will
always be, looking out for me
Even in my – in my darkest night, I can never hide
Never hide from You
PRECHORUS:
Search me, and look into my heart,
You won’t leave me
Take me -- to a brand new start, I need You more…
CHORUS:
Your love, will lift me higher, Your love, will make
me stronger,
Your love, will never leave me, Your love, Your love
Your love, will lift me higher, Your love, will make
me stronger,
Your love, will never leave me, Your love, Your love
8. FOREVER I AM YOURS
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson Hubbard and tobe s. hubbard
1. Urban living, saw the possibility,
Look around it’s all the same.
Big city dreamin’, people scheming’, flashing of the
street, who can I see
Broken down from all the pain
TURN: Where to turn now, any day now - freedom
come, to me -- I wanna see
BRIDGE:
Feeling down, feelin’ low, where to go, I
don’t know, ---- oh no
CHORUS:
Then I saw the Light, and I remember who I am,
Who You made me out to be, in You, I am free
I belong to You, Forever I am Yours
2. Brand new morning, now I know reality,
Cause forever I am Yours
His Light shining, brightly shinin’, making something
new ---- out of me
Through the hurt and all shame
Just to turn now, on this day now ---- freedom came
to me ----- now I see
BRIDGE:
No more down, on the ground, now I know, where to
go ---
CHOURS:
Now I see the Light, and I remember who I am,
Who You made me out to be, in You, I am so free
I belong to You, Forever I am Yours
OUTRO: Now I’m living – yeah, now, I’m forever
Yours
Freely giving – Cause I’m now, forever
Yours
Clearly seeing – I’m now yeah, forever
Yours
New life breathing – I am now, oh,
forever Yours
10. LOST LOVE FOUND
(Prodigal)
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson Hubbard and tobe s hubbard
1. Gotta get out, gotta get away from here
Gotta find a way, to spread my wings
Where do I go, how can I find myself
Lost and alone, where should I be
CHORUS:
Wanna find, wanna find my place again
Gotta find that place, where I belong
Wanna find, wanna find that love again
That perfect love that can’t go wrong
2. Spent my last dime, nothing more to lose
Wastin’ my days, cryin’ through lonely nights
This is not my place, not where I belong
Lead me by the hand, and take me home
CHORUS:
Wanna find, wanna find my place again
Gotta find that place, where I belong
Wanna find, wanna find that love again
That perfect love that can’t go wrong
3. I’m in my Father‘s house, the place for me
In His loving arms, I’d rather be
Why did I leave, so glad I’m back
No place like home, will ever be
CHORUS:
Wanna find, wanna find my place again
Gotta find that place, where I belong
Wanna find, wanna find Your love again
That perfect love that can’t go wrong
12. BLOOD MOON
Lyrics & Music:
Lena Andersson Hubbard and tobe s. hubbard
1. Blood moon, crack’n the sky, comin’ back,
nowhere to hide
Earth shakin’, rumors of war, Stars fallin’,
the sun is no more,
Blood moon, signs in the sky, Blood moon risin’,
lift up your eyes
PRECHORUS:
Get ready, keep on watchin’, Signs in the stars and
the moon
He’s comin’ back for His bride, The day will
soon be here
CHORUS:
Flash in the sky – He’s comin’ again,
flash in the sky
We don’t know when, Look up, lift up your heads,
He’s comin’ again, He’s comin’ again
2. Blood moon, signs in the sky, be lookin’,
lift up your eyes
Sun gone dark, moon turnin’ red, heaven tremblin’,
keep looking ahead,
Blood moon, signs in the sky, Blood moon risin’,
lift up your eyes
PRECHORUS:
Get ready, keep on watchin’, Signs in the stars and
the moon
He’s coming back for His bride, The day
will soon be here
CHORUS:
Flash in the sky – He’s comin’ again,
a flash in the sky
We don’t know when, Look up, keep up your heads,
He’s comin’ again, He’s comin’ again
Flash in the sky – He’s comin’ again, big flash in
the sky
We don’t know when, Look up, keep up your heads,
He’s comin’ again, He’s comin’ again, yeah, yeah
SOLO
CHORUS:
Get Ready, Flash in the sky – He’s comin’ again,
big flash in the sky
We don’t know when, Look up, keep up your heads,
He’s comin’ again, He’s comin’ again
Flash in the sky – He’s comin’ again, big flash in
the sky
We don’t know when, Look up, keep up your heads,
He’s comin’ again, He’s comin’ again, yeah, yeah
On Open Your Heart, the Swedish release, there are 2 bonus tracks in Swedish. Here are the lyrics:
13. ETT ORD ÄR NOG
Lyrics & Music: Lena Andersson Hubbard
1. Mitt i vardagen, kommer du till mej,
som en varm vind i mitt hjärta
Aldrig ensam, alltid buren av ett högre syfte
Det är så underbart att veta, alltid veta
Att det finns en mening med allt i mitt liv
Jag vet att du är med mej
CHORUS:
Ingenting kan skilja mej från dej, bara mina egna
tvivel kan spela mej ett spratt
Du är densamme, alltid, ingen är som du
Jag fylls av tacksamhet, när du
smälter allt det frusna
Ett ord från dej är nog, ett ord från dej är nog
2. På den onda dagen, väntar jag på dej, du har
sagt du är med mej alla dagar
Mörkret viskar, försöker tala med hög röst
Men jag vet du har en väg och en framtid för mej
Det spelar ingen roll hur det ser ut just nu
Jag vet att du är med mej
BRIDGE:
Det finns en väg att gå, rakt genom oron
Ibland du säjer, var stilla, vänta på mej
Lyssna, jag är här, jag ska föra dej dit du vill
14. NATT SOM DAG
Lyrics & Music: Lena Andersson Hubbard
1. Om jag gjorde mig en boning ytterst i havet
Eller for jag upp till himmelen så är du där
Med alla mina vägar är du förtrogen,
du förstår mina tankar fjärran ifrån
Vart skall jag gå för din ande
Vart skall jag fly för ditt ansikte
CHORUS:
Natt som dag, natt som dag med dig
Natt som dag natt som dag med dig
Och du för mig genom alla stormar
Ja du för mig genom alla upprörda hav
Natt som dag, natt som dag med dig
2. Om jag sitter ner, går eller står, du vet det
Förrän ett ord är på min tunga, du känner det
Dina ögon såg mig när jag knappast var formad
Alla mina dagar blev skrivna i din bok
Vart skall jag gå för din ande
Vart skall jag fly för ditt ansikte
CHORUS:
BRIDGE:
Hur outgrundliga är inte för mig dina tankar, oh Gud
Och hur outsägligt stor, är icke deras mångfald
Skulle jag räkna dem, så vore de flera än sanden
Och när jag uppvaknade vore jag ännu hos dig
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