Nation Of The Weak

"They have eyes, but they can't see. They're a part of the Nation of the weak". Throughout the song I wrote about how people think they are great and how they're greatness is compared to a mighty nation. But, the truth is that without Christ in their life they're only, or are part of, a nation of the weak. Written by Jerry Corelli

Jerry Corelli

Nation of the Weak
Written September 8, 1982
Words and Music by Jerry Corelli

Verse 1
They have eyes, but they don’t see.
They have ears, but they don’t here,
They have mouths, but they don’t speak,
They’re a part of the nation of the weak.

Verse 2
They have hands, but they won’t give,
They have hearts, but they’re cold and lonely,
They have minds, but they don’t think,
They’re apart of the nation of the weak.

Verse 3
They have their gods, but the they’re silver and gold,
They have their books, but wisdom from man gets old,
They have their buildings, that can reach the highest peak,
They’re a part of the nation of the weak.

Verse 4
They have free will, but the free will is from man,
They have feet, but their feet won’t learn to stand,
They have their strength, but what they should be is meek,
They’re a part of the nation of the weak.

Recorded 1982 by Jerry Corelli / Song #173
Copyright 1982 Corelli’s Music Box
Published 1982 Corelli’s Music Box, BMI / BMI Work ID: 004920600

I See You In Her Eyes

When my daughter turned 16 her mother and I didn't have much. She got a few gifts from friends and family and from her mother and I but the only gift I could give her was a song. So, I wrote this song to tell her how proud I was of her. You truly could see the Light of Christ in her eyes so that was my inspiration for this song. Words & Music by Jerry Corelli

Jerry Corelli

I see You in her eyes
Words by Jerry Corelli
Music by Jerry Corelli

Verse 1
She’s been blessed with her mother’s beauty.
Beyond her years the girl is wise.
She has a fire and a passion burning.
Lord, I see You in her eyes.

1 Refrain
Everyone she meets hears about You.
How they can live even when they die.
True love waits and she believes it.
Lord, I see You in her eyes.

Verse 2
Forgive me Lord, a father’s pride.
And delay to give her as a bride.
Bless her Lord, as she becomes a lady.
Lord, I see You in her eyes.

2 Refrain
Give her sight to see her beauty.
To always know You hold the prize.
I pray Your Word is her constant companion.
Lord, I see You in her eyes.

Verse 3
So many questions run through her mind.
So much to do and yet so little time.
In a world where darkness wears a Light disguise.
I still see You in her eyes.
(Repeat 1 Stanza)

This song was written and dedicated to Jessey O'Kelly & Michelle McMahan

Recorded 2000 by Jerry Corelli / Song #299 / Time 3:08
Copyright 2000 Corelli’s Music Box - / PA 994-124
Published 2000 Corelli’s Music Box, BMI / BMI Work ID: 004920605

What'd I Even Come Here For

"What'd I Even Come Here For" was written by a good friend of mine who, along with being a really good songwriter, happens to also be a truck driver. This song reflects the feelings we have when we think about going back to the good ol' days. Then when we do go back to the place, or places, of your past we find that things aren't the way they were and can never be that way again. Inevitably we as ourselves, "What'd I Even Come Here For". Words & Music by Rich Green

Jerry Corelli

Will You Marry Me

The first wedding song I wrote was "Marriage Seed" and a few years later "Will You Marry Me" came along. It can be seen as a wedding song but I wrote it as a song of proposal. When I first began writing songs there was no VH1 or MTV and when you wrote a song you played your imaginary video to the song in your head. Now a days it seems many songs are written with the video first and then the words. This is the only song on "Grandfather Moon" that was fully recorded before the project and was mixed and added to the CD to fit with the other songs.

Words & Music by Jerry Corelli

Jerry Corelli

So This Is How Love Feels

In this song I wanted to describe how love felt to me. My favorite line in the song is, "So this is how love feels, a never ending vineyard that begins with just one seed". I know that's how love is with me and my wife. I feel that our love continues to grow as we continue to discover new things about each other. Our love continues to grow like a never ending vineyard.

Words & Music by Jerry Corelli

Jerry Corelli

You're My Island

This was one of the first songs I wrote for my wife "Liv". I felt, and still do, that I was a ship searching for an island, the island being her true love. It was also the first song one of my back up singers, Natalie, sang. Words & Music by Jerry Corelli

Jerry Corelli

Marriage Seed

A few years ago I received a call from a bride to be who attended my church. She went to a later service than my wife and I so we hadn't met. However, she had been told that I sang one of my songs at a previous service, and since the soloist for her wedding had to cancel at the last minute, her mother suggested she should ask me to sing. When she called she suggested I sing the song I sang for the church. But since she'd never heard the song she couldn't now it wasn't really a song for a wedding. I then asked her if she didn't mind me writing a wedding song. Her response was to say the least surprised. "You could do that?" I recall her asking. After our phone conversation I went into the studio and in about an hour "Marriage Seed" was completed. It's been one of my favorites and the favorite of many listeners who hear my songs. Words & Music by Jerry Corelli

If I Didn't Have You

One day I sat down and wrote out things that would not exist if they didn't have something else. For example, a sentence would not be a complete sentence if it didn't have a verb. A piano would not be a piano without keys or a guitar without strings. Or what would grass be, or look like, if it wasn't green? I then began thinking that is how I'd be without my wife "Liv". I'd be an opera singer who never sings. Words & Music by Jerry Corelli

Jerry Corelli

All I've Got Is Me

When I wrote this song I was first thinking of everything I could give a soulmate. When it finally came down to it I realized the only thing I could give was myself. The giving of one's self completely is more of an act of love than the giving of any material thing, or things.

Jerry Corelli

I'll Never Love Again

Even as I was writing this song I knew somehow, somewhere I'd fall in love again. But at the moment I was writing this song I felt that love was never really going to come and stay in my life again. I think it's how most people feel just after a relationship ends. Words & Music by Jerry Corelli

Jerry Corelli

Grandfather Moon

My best friend Kevin Mannarino and I will from time to time send each other recorded letters. We've known each other since we were 13 years old, both have recording studios and send recorded letters, or videos instead of writing a letter. Anyway, awhile back I was thinking of a title called "Grandfather Moon" but didn't have any music or lyrical inspiration for the rest of the song. Then one day I get a recording from Kevin, along with lines and phrases for songs, and there it was, "There's a silence in the night,...". Kevin had ended the sentence with a different word but for me Grandfather Moon fit right there at the end. The song title had been sitting around for months but once I got that first line from Kevin it took an hour or so to finish the song. Thanks Kevin! Words & Music by Jerry Corelli & Kevin Mannarino

Jerry Corelli

My Future Seems

I wrote this song after going through a divorce. It was beginning feel like I was predestined to live my life alone and without a soul mate to share it with. Writing songs like "My Future Seems" is therapeutic and helps me a great deal to bounce back into life. When I listen to the song I realize life's not over and there will come a day when I'll meet that special someone. Which I finally did, my wonderful wife Elizabeth "Liv".

Jerry Corelli

Grandfather Moon Reviews

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Passionate, Romance-Filled Easy-Listening CD!
author: RadioIndy.com

“Grandfather Moon” by Jerry Corelli is an upbeat, easy-listening CD bringing the strong talent of Jerry and his distinctive, baritone timbre. This CD is a work of well-crafted love songs, conveying the ups and downs of being in relationships through straight-forward, poetic lyricism. The depth of feeling Jerry is capable of putting into his music is best displayed on the somber, yet sincere ballad “I’ll Never Love Again.” Moreover, Jerry’s feeling of joy is contagious on the string-infused “I Can’t Believe I’m Yours.” The female background vocal arrangements on this tune do a great job of accentuating the lead vocals. Furthermore, “Marriage Seed” demonstrates the superb musicianship present on this CD through its graceful keyboard intro. What's more, the clarity of sound allows these tunes to shine in their true glory. Fans of passionate, easy-listening love songs will find great joy in these romance-filled tunes.




author: Kevin Mannarino
This CD will take you wherever your Heart is at this time, The strong feelings that I am sure inspired the writing comes to life with the warm rich vocals. It's nice for a change to hear tracks that are so different from each other instead of a CD that is boring from track to track. I will enjoy this CD again and again.




author: Cheri
I love the sound and the word's-it's been awhile since I've heard some real music without all the curseing and rap.So this is like a breath of fresh air to the heart and ear's-oh by the way no bad to rap just like to hear some fresh new music now and then and this is IT........LOVE IT