"Right Reasons"
(Verse 1)
You don’t need a filter to shine bright,
You light up the room with your own light.
I don't love the pics, I love the vibe,
The way you dance like you’re alive.
It’s not the car you drive, or your clothes,
It’s how you laugh when you lose control.
It’s Sunday talks and midnight fries,
It’s your truth, not your disguise.
(Pre-Chorus)
I don’t want perfect, I want real,
Give me all the scars you feel.
Let’s build a love that don’t need fixing,
Built on soul, not just the mixing.
(Chorus)
I love you for the right reasons,
Not just the summer, but all the seasons.
Not just the highs or the way you move,
But the way you stay when there’s nothing to prove.
It’s the way you cry, the way you fight,
The way you dream at 2 a.m. at night.
This love’s got roots, it’s growing deep —
I love you for the right reasons, not just the heat.
(Verse 2)
It’s not the likes, it’s the late-night calls,
Not the flex, it’s when you take the fall.
You show up tired but still stay true,
That’s the kind of heart I vibe with you.
You don’t chase trends, you make your way,
You got that magic you don’t need to fake.
You're not a story, you’re the whole book,
And baby, I took a second look.
(Pre-Chorus)
This ain’t a crush, it’s a connection,
No edits, filters, or corrections.
You're a hurricane and still serene,
A walking, talking daydream queen.
(Chorus)
I love you for the right reasons,
Not just the summer, but all the seasons.
Not just the highs or the way you move,
But the way you stay when there’s nothing to prove.
It’s the way you cry, the way you fight,
The way you dream at 2 a.m. at night.
This love’s got roots, it’s growing deep —
I love you for the right reasons, not just the heat.
(Bridge — Rap/Breakdown)
Not for your style, not for the 'Gram,
Not for the flex, but who I am.
You see me whole, and I see you too,
This kinda love? It’s rare and true.
Say goodbye to games and pretense,
Hello to love with no defense.
(Final Chorus – crowd clap or stomp beat)
I love you for the right reasons,
Not just the thrills or teasing seasons.
Through every storm, through every trial,
We keep it real, we keep it wild.
It’s the way you cry, the way you fight,
The way you dream at 2 a.m. at night.
We’re not just fire, we’re steady heat —
I love you for the right reasons… and that’s elite.
(Outro)
Right reasons… right reasons…
It’s not just love, it’s freedom.

Right Reasons

What I tought it was you

Little Joy Latin

The Grace in the Fire
She still recalls Saigon’s red skies,
The tear-streaked cheeks, the last goodbyes.
A tiny boat, the sea so wide,
In ’75, they had to hide.
With shaking hands and silent prayers,
They chased a dream through foreign air.
He held her close through storm and wave,
And vowed they'd find the life they crave.
But grace met fire on a quiet street,
When hate came wrapped in dark deceit.
A gunman struck, a badge was torn,
But love stayed strong, though hearts were worn.
She bowed her head, refused to break,
Lit incense slow, for heaven's sake.
Through pain and loss, through dusk to dawn,
With grace in the fire… she carried on.
This land they served with loyal pride,
He wore the badge, she stood beside.
She cooked, she cleaned, she kissed each scar,
And whispered peace beneath the stars.
She taught her boys to choose the light,
To stand for love, to walk what's right.
And when they carved his name in stone,
She said, “He walks, but not alone.”
She wore grace in the fire, hope in her hands,
Built up a life on shifting sands.
With lotus heart and warrior soul,
She turned the broken into whole.
No bitter words, no need for fight,
Just quiet strength and morning light.
Oh, she carried their world when he was gone,
With grace in the fire… she carried on.
By candle’s glow, she'd softly chant,
A mother’s prayer, a soul’s descant.
She still believes in love reborn,
In every dusk, in every dawn.
She wore grace in the fire, peace in her eyes,
While life threw storms and heavy skies.
She bent, not broke, through every test,
With Buddha’s calm inside her chest.
Through loss and love, through right and wrong,
She sang their story like a song.
Oh, she carried them all when he was gone…
With grace in the fire...
Yes, grace in the fire…
She carried on.


Ân Sủng Trong Lửa Đỏ
Cô vẫn nhớ trời Sài Gòn đỏ rực,
Nét mặt nhòe nước mắt ly biệt.
Một con thuyền nhỏ, biển khơi xa,
Năm bảy lăm, họ phải trốn qua.
Bàn tay run, lời nguyện thầm thì,
Mơ giấc mơ ở chốn xa xôi kia.
Anh ôm cô qua sóng gió dồn,
Thề sẽ tìm một cuộc sống hơn.
Nhưng ân sủng gặp lửa nơi yên tĩnh,
Khi hận thù đến trong hình bóng tối thinh.
Một phát súng vang, huy hiệu rơi,
Tình yêu vẫn vững, dù tim rã rời.
Cô cúi đầu, không chịu gục ngã,
Thắp nén hương, dâng trời bao thiết tha.
Qua mất mát, từ đêm sang mai,
Với lửa và ân sủng… cô vẫn tồn tại.
Họ phục vụ đất này bằng tự hào,
Anh mang phù hiệu, cô đứng phía sau.
Cô nấu ăn, dọn dẹp, xoa dịu vết đau,
Thì thầm lời bình an dưới trăng sao.
Cô dạy con chọn điều ngay sáng,
Sống vì yêu, bước đi đàng hoàng.
Khi tên anh khắc trên bia mộ,
Cô nói: “Anh không đơn độc đâu.”
Cô mang lửa ân sủng trong tay,
Dựng đời mới trên nền cát xoay.
Trái tim sen, hồn chiến binh,
Hàn gắn vết thương thành bình yên tinh anh.
Không lời oán, chẳng cần tranh đấu,
Chỉ là ánh sáng sớm mai nhẹ nhàng sâu.
Ồ, cô gánh cả thế giới khi anh mất,
Với ân sủng trong lửa… cô chẳng khuất.
Dưới ánh nến, cô thì thầm khấn,
Lời mẹ hiền, khúc nguyện tâm thân.
Cô vẫn tin yêu sẽ hồi sinh,
Trong hoàng hôn và bình minh lung linh.
Cô mang lửa ân sủng, ánh bình yên,
Dù đời bão tố, trời dày mây đen.
Cô nghiêng, không gãy, qua từng thử thách,
Với lòng Phật thanh tịnh luôn bền chắc.
Qua đúng sai, qua yêu thương,
Cô hát chuyện đời thành bài ca vấn vương.
Ồ, cô gánh tất cả khi anh đã khuất…
Với lửa ân sủng...
Vâng, lửa ân sủng…
Cô vẫn bước.

The Grace in the Fire

Splendido

ARIANA

ALL THE RIGHT REASONS

Two Hearts, One Road
We met under skies that were painted in gold
Didn’t say much, but our stories were told
Eyes spoke louder than words ever could
I knew in that moment, you understood
Two hearts, one road
Running fast, never slow
No maps, no plans
Just your hand in my hand
Two hearts, one flame
Never lost in the rain
Wherever we go
It’s two hearts, one road
You laugh like the sun breaking over the sea
Every step, you bring out the best part of me
Even in silence, you know what I mean
We dance through the chaos, like it’s all a dream
Two hearts, one road
Running fast, never slow
No maps, no plans
Just your hand in my hand
Two hearts, one flame
Never lost in the rain
Wherever we go
It’s two hearts, one road
No need for signs,
We write our fate
Side by side,
We won't hesitate
Two hearts, one road
Let the whole world know
No fears, no ends
Just lovers and friends
Two hearts, one beat
Every time that we meet
Wherever we go
It’s two hearts… one road

Two Hearts One Road

For My Mother Maria 

She gave her all so I could breathe
A love so pure it couldn't leave
Though she’s gone she's still so near
Her whispers guide me year by year

Maria my angel high above
Wrapped in your eternal love
I feel your warmth when skies turn gray
You light my path in every way

I see your face in the morning sun
A quiet strength that can't be undone
Though life was brief your love remains
A melody running through my veins

Maria my angel high above
Wrapped in your eternal love
I feel your warmth when skies turn gray
You light my path in every way

In the silence I hear you sing
Through the shadows your light still clings
Each heartbeat holds a part of you
In every moment I feel what's true

Maria my angel high above
Wrapped in your eternal love
I feel your warmth when skies turn gray
You light my path in every way

(c) 2025 Alex Ander

FOR MY MOTHER MARIA

My Mother Maria

[Verse]
He shaped the iron with fire and grit
His hands were calloused
His spirit lit
A blacksmith's trade
A father's role
With a heavy heart
He bore it whole

[Verse 2]
She left this world
The second’s toll
A mother’s warmth
An empty soul
He held his boys through the darkest night
Forged their futures in the firelight

[Chorus]
An anvil rings with the sound of pain
A hammer strikes through loss and gain
He never had much
Just a big heart
A life of struggle
A work of art

[Verse 3]
One son fought the demons inside
But the shadows won
And the father cried
He stood alone
With memories deep
A love too strong for the grief to keep

[Bridge]
He gave his time
He gave his care
For every soul who wandered there
A humble man with nothing to spare
But a heart of gold
Beyond compare

[Chorus]
An anvil rings with the sound of pain
A hammer strikes through loss and gain
He never had much
Just a big heart
A life of struggle
A work of art

A Father's Song

“Strings of the Sun” is a soulful journey through the sun-kissed coasts of the Mediterranean, where flamenco fire meets Neapolitan romance. Alex Ander blends acoustic mastery with vibrant rhythms and poetic melodies in this all-instrumental celebration of love, passion, and place. From fiery guitar duels to tender serenades, each track captures a moment of light, heat, and emotion—music for the heart, crafted by the hands of the sun.

Amaréna

Alex Ander

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