I AM YOUR G-D
Behind the music...

This song may not be my favorite of the ones I've written, but it is very important to me.  It is the song that begins the album, Finding You, and it is likely to be the song that begins any concerts I do for a long time.  No matter what else is going on in my life; no matter what my history says about me; no matter where I find myself in the future, the message of this song is something that I want as a covering over everything else.  The first lines are: Do not be afraid for I am your G-d.  I created the heavens and earth.  I know who you are.  I wrote this song in a time of so much uncertainty.  I had been laid off; I had no money and needed a different place to live.  There was a lot going on at that time to make me anxious, but one day I was listening to a song that ends with these words; "Do not be afraid." The song just repeats those words over and over and so they were repeated in my mind for a few days after that.  I was asking G-d for guidance and help, but most of all, I was learning to trust in Him in new and practical ways.  One day I sat down at my keyboard and my trust and faith, during all the uncertainty, came out in this song.  "Do not be afraid, for I am your G-d.  I created the heavens and earth.  I KNOW who you are..."  It is my sincere desire that I never forget the things that brought me to those words and I hope that anyone who hears them will be encouraged that G-d knows you.  He will guide your path and never let you fall. 

Love and Shalom, 

Julia 

YOUR PEOPLE LOVE YOU

Words and Music by Julia Vidito 

Copyright 2012

Where could I go from your presence; where could I hide

But where could I ever want to be but by your side
For I was made for nothing more; no, nothing less than loving you
My voice was made to sing your name
And there's nothing I'd rather do


For your name is like oil poured out
Your name is fragrant
Therefore all your people love you


I wish I would wake up every morning hearing your voice
Of all of the thoughts that try to draw me, you're my choice
I find my day is a stupid mess unless it begins with you
You are my healing waters; you make all things new


And your name is like oil poured out
Your name is fragrant
Therefore all your people love you


And I long to hear you calling out "Arise, my love
Come away with me my beautiful bride."
And I would answer, "Draw me.  I long to be with you
And I will follow after you with all my might"


Oh that you would kiss me with the kisses of your mouth for your love is better than wine...


And your name is like oil poured out;
Your name is fragrant
Therefore all your people love you
Therefore, I'm in love with you

SAVED THIS DANCE

Words and Music by Julia Vidito 

Copyright 2012

WHEN I WAS A CHILD ALL MY HOPES AND DREAMS WERE YOU

I DANCED FREE AND WILD KNOWING YOU WERE DANCING TOO

BUT LIFE BROKE THE SEAL OF THINKING I WOULD ALWAYS BE PURE

AND SOON I WENT DANCING NO MORE

BUT NOW I SEE YOU’RE CHANGING ME; YOU’VE GIVEN JOY ANEW

ABBA, FATHER, I’VE SAVED THIS DANCE FOR YOU

ALL MY SINS CREATE DISFIGURED PICTURES IN MY MIND

STILL, WHEN I PRESENT MY CRIMES YOU SAY THAT YOU ARE BLIND

YOUR SACRIFICE OF LOVE IS A SHIELD AROUND MY SOUL

AND IN YOU, FATHER, I AM WHOLE

AS A CHILD I BOLDLY COME BEFORE MY FATHER’S THRONE

LET THE CENTER OF MY HEART BE YOU AND YOU ALONE

MY PRAISE IS SWEETNESS TO YOUR EARS

MY SONG IS PURE AND NEW

ABBA, FATHER, I’VE SAVED THIS DANCE FOR YOU

I CAN SEE YOU’RE CHANGING ME; YOU’VE GIVEN JOY ANEW

ABBA, FATHER, I’VE SAVED THIS DANCE FOR YOU

NO SYMPATHY (FOR THE DEVIL)

Words and Music by Julia Vidito 

Copyright 2012

Please allow me to introduce myself
Cause I think that you just might be confused
My name has been kicked around; it's been slandered and it's been misused
I was there at the dawn of creation.  I saw the first breath of man
And when Lucifer was kicked out of Heaven
I was seated at G-d's right hand
I hope you know who I am; Son of G-d; son of man


I came to Earth, I was tempted by the devil
With my heel, I crushed the serpent's head
I cast his demons to the swine; they were screamin' and runnin' 
Because they know who I am 
Son of G-d; son of man...I hope you know who I am

The devil, he was plotting while I was healing cripples
He thought he knew my fate
I said, "Come to me, you weary, and I will give your rest
O but, Lucifer, for you it's too late
I know you know who I am
Son of G-d, son of man


Isaiah was a prophet.  He painted you this picture: 
A man of sorrow and grief
Yes, it's true that I was beaten, despised and rejected
Just couldn't get no relief
Who do you say that I am? Son of G-d; son of man

You know Lucifer was laughin' when they laid me in the tomb
They buried me in the ground
The prince of darkness should have known
I am the Prince of Heaven! and you can't keep a good man down! 
Oh don't you know who I am?! Son of G-d; son of man
I hope you know who I am because I'm coming back again! 


Hallelujah, hallelujah - He's coming back again! 

MEMORIES LIKE BREATH

Words and Music by Julia Vidito 

Copyright 2012

MEMORIES; THEY COME LIKE BREATH ON MY NECK

I GUESS THEY’LL ALWAYS BE HERE; SCARS FROM A WRECK

ONCE AGAIN I AM STANDING IN THE DOOR

WATCHING YOU SCREAMING ON THE FLOOR

OH CALL THE DOCTOR, HURRY, HURRY

SHE (WE) WON’T LAST MUCH LONGER

THE WOUNDS ARE ACHING HURRY, HURRY

SHE’S ALIVE, BUT NOT YET STRONGER

WE KEEP OURSELVES FROM BREAKING THE BEST WAYS WE KNOW

I’LL HOLD IT ALL IN SECRET AND YOU CAN LET IT SHOW

I AM SLEEPING WITH MY HAND UPON THE WALL

MY STEADY ARMS ARE HERE TO BREAK YOUR FALL

OH YES MY DEAR, OH YES I AM HERE

I AM SMALL, BUT I AM OLD

AND YOU ARE SCARED, BUT YOU ARE BOLD

THANK G-D ALL THAT’S LEFT OF THIS MESS

FEELS LIKE BREATH ON MY NECK

LULLABYE

Words and Music by Julia Vidito 

Copyright 2012

THE L-RD IS SINGING OVER YOU TONIGHT

HEAR HIM SWEETLY, SOFTLY CALL YOUR NAME AS YOU DREAM

AND DON’T YOU WORRY; LEAVE YOUR CARES AT HIS FEET

FOR THE L-RD, HE NEVER SLUMBERS NOR SLEEPS

THE SONG HE SINGS, IT ECHOS THROUGH YOUR DARKNESS

HIS LOVE FOR YOU RESOUNDS WITH EVERY WORD

AND DON’T YOU WORRY; LEAVE YOUR CARES AT HIS FEET

FOR THE L-RD, HE NEVER SLUMBERS NOR SLEEPS

IT IS WRITTEN IN HIS WORD

THAT YESHUA BORE OUR SORROWS

AND THE ANCIENT LOVE OF OUR FATHER WILL STILL BE WITH US TOMORROW

SO LAY DOWN THE DAY AND FALL INTO HIS ARMS

LET HIS MELODY DISPEL YOUR EVERY FEAR

AND DON’T YOU WORRY; LEAVE YOUR CARES AT HIS FEET

FOR THE L-RD, HE NEVER SLUMBERS NO SLEEPS

KUMI YISRAEL

Words and Music by Julia Vidito 

Copyright 2012

KUMI, YISRAEL, KUMI

ADONAI ELOHAI’CH NITZAF L’TZIDECH

DO NOT FEAR, O JACOB

YOUR G-D HAS REDEEMED YOU AND CALLED YOU BY NAME

HE HAS SET YOU APART AS A WITNESS

TO SHOW THAT HE IS THE SAVIOR OF YISRAEL

LIFT UP YOUR EYES, YERUSHALAYIM

YOUR WATCHMEN REJOICE AT THE SIGHT OF THE L-RD

SEE, ADONAI IS RETURNING

TO SHOW THAT HE IS THE SAVIOR OF YISRAEL

(Translation:  Arise, Israel, arise.  The L-rd, your G-d, is standing with you.) 

HYMN No. 1

Words and Music by Julia Vidito 

Copyright 2012

ALL OF THE SORROWS WE HAVE KNOWN DARE NOT WISH TO OVERWHELM

FOR IN US THE SPIRIT MAKES HIS HOME WHILE OUR SOULS ARE IN THIS REALM

TRIALS MAY COME AND FILL OUR THOUGHTS BUT WE WILL NOT BE DISMAYED

KNOWING THE BATTLE HAS BEEN FOUGHT

DEFEATED, THE STING OF THE GRAVE

WHAT ENDLESS LOVE HAS FILLED OUR HEARTS

AND IN US, FOREVER, HIS PEACE IMPARTS (X2)

IN TIMES OF WEAKNESS, TOIL AND PAIN WE FIND REST IN G-D ALONE

FEAR BRINGS NO QUAKE UPON THIS ROCK; MESSIAH, OUR CORNERSTONE

FULL OF SUCH PEACE WE FIND OUR STRENGTH

THOUGH WE MAY NOT COMPREHEND

MEASURES OF MERCY QUELL THE STRIFE AND COVER US TILL THE END

COME ON CHAMELEON

Words and Music by Julia Vidito 

Copyright 2012

I’VE TOLD YOU TIME AND TIME AGAIN

IF YOU WEREN’T A CHAMELEON I’D LIKE YOU MUCH MORE

I’D LIKE TO KNOW YOU, MY FRIEND

BUT YOU CHANGE COLORS EVERY TIME YOU WALK THROUGH A DOOR

WHY SO AFRAID? WHO ARE YOU CHANGING FOR?

I’VE KEPT BUSY PULLING AT YOUR MASK

YOU KNOW YOU’D SHINE MUCH BRIGHTER IF YOU’D LET YOURSELF SHOW

LET THE WORLD KNOW WHAT YOU’RE LIVING FOR

IF THEY CAN’T SEE THE TRUTH IN YOU THEN HOW WILL THEY KNOW

LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE; OPEN THE DOOR

COME ON, COME ON, COME ON CHAMELEON

SHOW YOUR TRUE COLORS IN THE SON (X2)

YOU KNOW I SAY THESE WORDS OUT OF CONCERN

IT’S JUST BECAUSE I LOVE YOU AND I HATE THE DISGUISE

MY OWN COLOR’S SHIFTING ALL THE TIME

I SEE MY MASK REFLECTED WHEN I LOOK IN YOUR EYES

OH WHO ARE…BUT WHO AM I?

LATELY IT SEEMS I LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND WONDER WHERE I’VE GONE

DO YOU KNOW ME OR JUST THE MASK THAT I’VE BEEN PUTTING ON

OH IT’S HARD TO LIVE AS BRIGHTLY AS THE LIGHT OF G-D’S SON

EVERY TIME I FALL

Words and Music by Julia Vidito 

Copyright 2012

HOW HARD IS MY HEART

TO KNOW THE TRUTH

AND, EVERY DAY, TO TURN FROM YOU

THE THINGS I HATE ARE THE THINGS I DO

I WANT TO SERVE YOU, FATHER, BUT I NEED TO BE NEW

EVERY TIME I FALL, THE SHAME IS ON YOU, ON YOU

EVERY SINFUL THOUGHT, THE GUILT FELL ON YOU, ON YOU

THE PUNISHMENT THAT BROUGHT MY PEACE FELL ON YOU

TEACH ME TO REND MY HEART

INSTEAD OF OUTER THINGS

I COULD GIVE UP ALL THAT I HAVE AND STILL NOT KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS

THAT MY SINS OF SCARLET ARE NOT MY OWN

YOU TOOK THEM UPON YOUR BODY

TO SEE ME WHITE AS SNOW

I’VE BEEN BLINDED BY THE LIE THAT THE PAIN OF MY SIN WAS ONLY MINE

NOW I’M HUMBLED BY THE TRUTH THAT ALL OF MY SHAME

ALL OF MY SORROW; ALL MY WEAKNESS

MY DEATH FELL ON YOU

DARK GLASS

words and music by Julia Vidito
copyright 2012

I wish I knew right from wrong

I wish I didn't have that reason to write this song

I wish my mind would be still

I'd like to trust you enough to lose my will

But I'm looking through the dark glass to you 

I'm looking through the dark glass to you 

I'd like to know you by heart 

Lend me the strength to give away the things that keep us apart 

Oh won't you bring down these walls 

Surround me by your army and their trumpet calls 

Cause I'm looking through the dark glass to you

I'm looking through the dark glass to you 

But when that day comes, I will see you face to face

And when that day comes I will sing your praise

Halleluja...

I'd trade this life for your touch 

Without your love, you know, it isn't worth that much 

I'll follow you all my days

To win this prize.... To know your face

Hallelujah...You are beautiful, my L-rd, we long to see your face...Hallelujah

THE WELL

words and music by Julia Vidito

copyright 2012

I've been wandering in the darkness

I have scorned You with my life 

While defiant, I have felt Your hand upon me and I've run 

Filled with anger from my own lies

What, then, could You want with me 

I, who spat in Your sovereign face when You called 

I heard my name on your tongue and shook white knuckles toward the sky 

O G-d, how do you love me at all?

But it was You who called the woman at the well 

To come and offer You a drink 

And it was You who looked this wretch in the eye 

And offered a well that won't run dry 

Your persistent love is daunting

Time and time again I've met your kiss with shame 

But inscribed as a sign on my hands are the words
"I love You" and my heartbeat is Your name 

O G-d, my heartbeat is Your name 

But it was You who called the woman at the well
To come and offer You a drink
And it was You who looked this wretch in the eye
And offered a well that won't run dry

Neither angels nor demons nor things in our past or yet to come...
No life or death...
Nothing can separate us from the love of G-d
Your love does not run dry

PSALM 23

music and word arrangement by Julia Vidito 

copyright 2012

The L-rd is my shepherd 

I will never want 

He makes me lie down in green pastures

He leads me by still waters 

There, He restores my soul

In righteousness He will guide me 

For His name's sake 

Even when I walk 

Through the valley of shadows of death 

I will not fear 

For you are with me 

Your rod and your staff; they comfort my soul 

And I will dine at Your table before all my enemies 

Surely goodness and mercy will follow me 

All the days of my life 

And I will dwell in my Father's house forever 

For the L-rd is my shepherd

OVER ALL

words and music by Julia Vidito

copyright 2012

I've had so many days when my sin is all I can see 

It's hard to believe in the mercy over me 

I open the doors to incendiary doubts 

They burn through my hope like a fire I can't put out 

But through the smoke I see Your hand reaching out to me 

I am so thankful that You are guiding me 

Cause every day I fall

But, praise the L-rd, He is over all 

Covering my life with this flood 

I am made clean through the power of His blood

There is no greater sacrifice but that a man lay down his life 

Not by the deeds that I have done 

I'm called redeemed through the death of G-d's Son

I don't always remember that my life belongs to You 

But it fills me with peace every single time that I do 

Cause in my own  hands it is sand pouring down 

And what would I have in the end but dirt on the ground 

But through the dust I see Your hand reaching out to me 

I am so thankful that You are guiding me 

Cause every day I fall

But, praise the L-rd, He is over all 

Covering my life with this flood 

I am made clean through the power of His blood

There is no greater sacrifice but that a man lay down his life 

Not by the deeds that I have done 

I'm called redeemed through the death of G-d's Son

Hallelujah! 

AIRPORTS

words and music by Julia Vidito
copyright 2012

We said goodbye in the airport

Funny, that's the place we first said hello 

Years ago when we were children 

And you still loved me so

The thing about airports and me; 

We're always struggling to know where we are

So many thoughts from everywhere just passing through

Some parts are always in the dark... 

Some things are always in the dark

And woven through this heart of mine 

A tangled cord I can't unwind

I thought I'd love you all my life... all my life

Looking back it's plane to see 

That you and I could never soar hand in hand

But all young dreamers only see the white clouds

Unaware of where we'll land

And in the dark parts of me

Are secrets I don't even know on my own 

If there's one thing that you should hear in my song... 

I'm sorry you felt so alone

We may have regrets, but maybe what we've learned was worth the price

I'd do it all again if only to recall the love in your eyes

And woven through this heart of mine

The threads of you I won't unwind

And I will love you all my life

Woven through this heart of mine 

The threads of you I won't unwind

And I will love you all my life... all my life 

I AM YOUR G-D

words and music by Julia Vidito
copyright 2012

Do not be afraid, for I am your G-d

I created the Heavens and Earth; I know who you are

My Word lights the path that leads to my throne

Your joy, your fulfillment, your life is in me alone

I am the Sar Shalom, El Gibor, Peleh Yoetz, El Elyon

Alef and the Tav; I am I am 

I am redemption of your life

I am the one who commands the waves

I am Yeshua, I am I am 

What can man do to harm you who take shelter in my arms

I, who sustain the living and breathe life into the dead

Are there better things to do than what I have planned for you?

I am your Creator; I AM