Currently based in Florida, Lou Heffernan is the former Managing Editor of American Songwriter Magazine in Nashville, Tennessee. He writes in the Pop and Country genres, and his song "You Fill My Heart" achieved nationwide radio airplay. Lou is a professional member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP).
Lou Heffernan is the author and songwriter of "Tomorrow's Heroes" which is a multimedia project including a book and original songs to assist people in pursuit of a difficult dream.
His I nstrumental "Present Tense" is featured in a commercial for eyewear by MYKITA & MONCLER.
Can I trust you with my heart? The main character is learning to trust again after a bad relationship. Wanting to let someone into your life but feeling vulnerable. Male Vocals, Rock, Soft Rock
A relationship story song. The man is struggling to make lifestyle changes demanded by his partner. If he doesn't change for the better she's gone. After making the changes he thanks her for pushing him, but then asks her to make one big change, marry him. Male Vocals, Country, Country Ballads
This song encourages the listener to take a break from hectic life and to go with the flow instead of wrestling with the road. Reggae rock funk feel. Male Vocals, Rock, Funk Rock
The incidence of suicide is growing at an alarming rate. This song is an attempt to reach out to people in need of an open heart and a welcoming ear. Male Vocals, Reggae, Reggae
A couple going through a divorce. She has handed him divorce papers. He wishes he could fill in the blanks in their relationship instead of the blanks on the divorce papers. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Divorce song. Pop rock feel. The male character struggles to fill in the blanks on the divorce papers. He remorsefully thinks back to all the other blanks he created within their relationship leading up to this point. Male Vocals, Rock, Soft Rock
A story song involving a young boy who imagines that the rain falling into his wagon is the rocket fuel that propels him to his dreams. As he gets older he forgets the magic of the rain and is seated on a bar stool saying fill'er up. Leaving the tavern it begins to rain and he flashes back. Male Vocals, Rock, Soft Rock
this song asks the question, "Have you got what it takes to be a champion?" Courage to fight when nothing's going right. Wm must fight to achieve our dreams. Never give up. Male Vocals, Rock, Funk Rock
Story song about an adolescent boy who tests the boundaries with his parents by breaking curfew. Along the way he discovers the value of his mother's soft touch and his father's hard line. Will work well in a coming of age movie. the singer looks back on the experience grateful for what he learned. Male Vocals, Country, Country Ballads
This song expresses my realization that God loves me even though I have turned away from Him at times in my life. He welcomes me back and freely offers his peace, love, guidance and understanding. Male Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Christian
A humorous yet loving lullaby sung by man to his significant other while trying to get to sleep but can't due to the other's annoyances. Done with piano and male vocal. Male Vocals, Singer/Songwriter, Contemp Singer/Songwriter
Playful upbeat song about teenagers cruising with a carload of friends, having a blast, on Saturday night. Driving slow with no place to go, perfect cruising speed. Male Vocals, Blues, Chicago Blues
A story song about the evolving trust in relationship between a boy and his uncle. Christian message. The words of the uncle to the scared boy on the diving board, "Jump I'll catch ya" are later spoken by God to the uncle on his deathbed. visual lyrics, Male Vocals, Folk, Christian Folk
A story song about a guy who is home for the holidays and wrestling with the blues. He uses good memories to change his perspective. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
Comparing a leap of faith to a leaf letting go of a tree and trusting that it will be carried gently by the wind. Male Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Christian
An up tempo, funky Contemporary Christian song about how looking up to God for our strength and guidance can turn a pigeon into a dove. Horn section, Male Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Christian
Putting your foot in your mouth. Romantic comedy. The singer's day goes completely downhill after he breaks up with his girlfriend. Great for a humorous dream sequence. The character insults a cop, his lawyer, a judge then ends up in a jail cell with a 400 pound guy named Bubba. He insults him too. Male Vocals, Comedy, Comic Song
Reject negativity and find positive healthy solutions to life's challenges. We may not be able to change our circumstances but we can change our perspective. Don't let other people pull you down. Set teh goal of attaining peace of mind. Male Vocals, Rock, Funk Rock
"He was hangin’ on her every word, holdin’ on for dear life. Would she find it in your heart to forgive him one more time? Nope." A humorous breakup story song with a modern country feel and a chorus of angry women. Male Vocals, Country, Alt Country
The main character explains that he has run from commitment and resisted love throughout his life. But after meeting his significant other (or God) his heart has been healed and he now runs to this person (or God). Male Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Christian
Story song sung by a father about his daughter growing up so fast. Opening scene he is putting training wheels on her big girl bike. He flashes back to her in a crib and forward to her wedding day. each step she takes forward feels like one away from him. Visual lyrics strike a heartfelt chord. Male Vocals, Country, Country Ballads
This song explores the impact that power can have on us as individuals; and as a global species the impact we have on Mother Earth. "Power has a way of makin' everybody crazy, cons a foolish man into being lazy, fills the weakened heart with suspicion. Power is a lethal drug that's addicting." Male Vocals, Rock, Anthem Rock
Step out of your comfort zone to pursue you dreams. Our comfort zone can begin to feel like a cage. Are you a tiger or a mouse? The barriers we say are holding us back, may just be the walls we're hiding behind. Male Vocals, Rock, Boogie Rock
Humorous light funky rock tune takes a look at waiting in line. Would work well in a comedy film. Could be used in a newscast during the holidays to highlight the long lines at stores. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Heartfelt conversation with God expressing that the main character's life would be a mess if He hadn't rescued him. We all encounter dark time in our lives and during these times we can become blinded to God's presence and forget that He is leading us to a better place. Great for Christian movie. Male Vocals, Spiritual, Contemporary Christian
Soothing words sung by a man to a woman helping her to recover from a tough day. He can see the pain in her eyes and reassures that it is safe to leave the world behind and come rest in his arms. Great for a love story movie. Male Vocals, Pop, Easy Listening
Seize the day. Never let the moment slip by. follow a dream, make the most of every minute, Vacation commercial, college education advertisement. Entrepreneur training. Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
A quirky, blues-infused light rock song that will have you tapping your feet and grinning from ear to ear reminding us to savor every moment of life. Male Vocals, Rock, Blues Rock
Story song. Starts off with a know-it-all seventeen year old who gets humbled. "Life has a way of smoothing a rough stone or crushing it into sand. I'm learning when to go with the flow and when to take a stand." Life lesson. Male Vocals, Country, Country Pop
We all have many dreams in our lives. Once we conquer one, from the summit we can see many other dreams calling to us. Climbing a mountain is difficult but worth it. Fight through the pain and persevere. Male Vocals, Rock, Funk Rock
This songs refers to that little voice inside us that tells us we have something important to do, like follow a dream, and that we will be okay if we take the risk. Male Vocals, Rock, Funk Rock
The singer tells everyone to stand back because he's coming through. He is a man with a plan in pursuit of a dream. He refuses to listen to the naysayers. He won't let anything stop him. Male Vocals, Rock, Funk Rock
A love song sung by a man to a woman offering reassurance. Even though the price of life is high, my love is still free. Country feel featuring acoustic guitar with full production. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
A satirically humorous story song about a man who steps outside at night to make a wish upon a falling star hoping to get his girl back. In his despair he thinks the crescent moon is smiling and laughing at him. He gets caught up in a staring contest with a stone-faced moon who never flinches. Male Vocals, Rock, Pop Rock
Time won’t wait until we find the perfect time to say what’s on our mind. Time can’t give us back the minutes we were waiting for the perfect time. Male Vocals, Country, CCM
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