Christopher Van Name

Christopher Paul Van Name is a talented lyricist whose work is inspired by the beauty and mystery of the human condition. His lyrics come from the heart and touch the soul. Ranging from the whimsical to the pronounced, he draws the listener in with his vulnerability and imagination. His words are poignant and poetic. His lyrics, whether soothing and empathetic, or direct and hard hitting, always ask us to be an active participant and observer as he brings us along on his rhythmic journey in an ongoing attempt to better understand our relationships with love, life and the world around us.

 

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Sarah (Christopher Van Name)

For Nell and Ludlow “Lud” Thorston. Loud was a prominent water colorist who passed a few years ago at 92. He loved to listen to “The Divine One”, Ms. Sarah “Sassy” Vaughn while he painted. One day, in 1990, upon completing a beautiful water color of a sand dune, he heard that Ms. Vaughn had passed away. With tear filled eyes he came down the steps from his studio and told his darling wife Nell. He named his painting SARAH.

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November Gray (Christopher Van Name)

Jealousy is a deadly mistress. She’ll steal your love away. Don’t let her seduce you.

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When we were young (Christopher Van Name)

Looking back on days gone by. We were something.

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Where is love tonight? (Christopher Van Name)

Whenever she goes away I miss her. Still hard after all these years. Hold onto love. It may never come again.

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The last tear (Christopher Van Name)

You can’t help someone who won’t help themselves and take ownership of their own life, their own decisions, and live with the consequences of their actions. There comes a time when you have to detach with love.

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