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"No Monday will ever stick out in my mind like January 23, 2006. It served as a pivotal point in my life that inspired this song and taught me that forgiveness is just a cliche and all the answers you seek can be found within the power of music. Try to smile through your tears."

~ Mark Bouthillier

Mondays

I don't think about it

You wore the dress you made

Some pink ink was on it

That never fades away

But when the band is off and ill

It's good times for today

Chorus

I'm happy for today

Cry a deeper fountain

But don't install a drain

Sunlight makes a shadow

Trespassing on a tailgate

And when the band won't pay the bills

The songs you love just breed hate

Chorus

I'm happy for today

Your little house is crowded

With friends you never made

But they won't talk about it

Because they're too afraid

Cut that little pill

Make the bad times go away

Chorus

I'm happy for today

Bridge

I never caught you, caught you

I never lied

But when I cut you

You're gray inside

When Monday comes around

You just beg me for one more day

Chorus

I'm happy for today

Yeah!

Mondays is track 4 on "Alone Again"

"Love AlThough Emotionally Restricted!"

The greatest contradiction of terms I have ever heard! Love is, and will always be, the warm wax that fills in the cold cracks of the shattered human spirit. And if you search on the brightest day for its' candle to light, you may only find its' answers Within The Night." ~ Mark Bouthillier

Within The Night

Rolling through the thunder

The night drags on forever

Miles to go before I rest

Before the day breaks will I pass the test

Chorus

I’m so very far from home

I left so very long ago

I’m gonna make it on my own

Of this I cry out loud

Only one thought I know

I’ll only get there if I go alone

Left with just my memory

To warm and keep me company

Falling rain caught my eye

Promises lie on blackened sky

As I climb the rigid wall

Weeping free my tears they fall

Chorus

I’m so very far from home

I left so very long ago

I’m gonna make it on my own

Of this I cry out loud

Falling free without a net

Hardest step is what I’ve met

Landing on this shaky ground

My two feet are what I found

Chorus

I’m so very far from home

I left so very long ago

I’m gonna make it on my own

Of this I cry out loud

Within The Night is track 1 on "Alone Again"

The album "Alone Again" due out very soon, was written and recorded by Missy Ray & Mark Bouthillier. Special thanks to Gary Gorski for his help, guidance and friendship and for lending his musical talents on the bass guitar on the songs "Alone Again", "Heartstrings", "Faces In The Rain" and "Strangers". Special thanks to John Trehy for more than words could ever express. Last, but certainly not least, Fred Betschen. Your engineering guiness brought our dreams to life. Thank you!

Special thanks to Tonya Rilko, Dawn Mongold, Matt Brown, Jim Sutton, ESP Inc., Mark Studios and all our fans.

Missy Ray - Lead Vocals, Harmony & Back-up Vocals, Piano & Keyboard

Mark Bouthillier - Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Bass Guitar, Drums & Percussion