This piece isn’t for attention.
It’s not for branding or image.
It’s for any parent who’s ever been forced to choose between their role and their presence.
For those who’ve had to disguise truth just to survive the noise.
For those who stay, quietly, because they love too deeply to walk away.

This isn’t about sides.
It’s about what love refuses to abandon.

This is for every child who deserves to feel their parent’s voice steady—
even when the world tries to silence it.

This is for them - Always.

For Them - Always

I’D DO IT AGAIN by Nova J

I never took the good days for granted
Grateful for our quiet, simple life
But these days I’m panicked
staring at my phone… all night

No news… worse than bad news
Confusion… worse than pain
Always…worryin’ bout you
Will I ever… see you again?

You and me
We’ve been torn apart
Now I bleed 
With a broken heart

And if it’s time
To say goodbye
You’ll always be
The love of my life…

I keep on writing
My messages unread
My mind racing
Are you alive… are you dead?

No calls. No clues. No power.
My mind is racing fast.
Each minute’s like an hour.
How long… can this last?

You and me
We’ve been torn apart
Now I bleed
With a broken heart

And if it’s time
To say goodbye
You’ll always be
The love of my life

Even through struggle
Even through pain
With you beside me…
I’d do it again
I’d do it again
Mmm…
I’d do it… again

You and me
We’ve been torn apart
Now I bleed
With a broken heart

And if it’s time
To say goodbye
You’ll always be
The love of my life…

The love of my life…
The love of my life…
The love of my life…

I’d do it again

Life Ain’t Easy is a heartfelt song about facing life’s hardships with courage and resilience. It reflects on struggles, setbacks, and the strength needed to keep moving forward. With honest lyrics and a hopeful tone, the song reminds listeners that while life can be tough, perseverance and hope can carry us through.

Life ain’t easy

A quiet continuation of "The Way That It Goes".

This piece extends from the original — same rhythm, same feeling — with a shift that’s subtle but intentional. The sound fades, then returns, slower and more reflective.

Pay attention around 2:50—there’s a pause that really pulls everything home. No remix, no drastic change. Just the same current, carrying a little further. The artwork reflects that transition: a door opening into something familiar, still unfolding.

Lyrics:
Life… it hits where it hurts, ya know.
It doesn’t come light — it comes with weight,
And a good dose of doubt to throw you off straight.

But the doubt must be weighed with the clarity.
The cost must be counted with the things that set you free.
Yeah, the struggle’s real — but so is the rise.
You can’t have the truth without seeing through the lies.

The rights and the wrongs,
The highs and the lows,
The stops and the starts,
It’s the way that it goes.

It’s all part of life —
A journey of growth.
And growth’s gotta walk
Right through the storm.

The doubt must be weighed with the clarity.
The cost must be counted with the things that set you free.
Yeah, the struggle’s real — but so is the rise.
You can’t have the truth without seeing through the lies.

The rights and the wrongs,
The highs and the lows,
The stops and the starts,
It’s the way that it goes.

Oh, oh...

I know how it fades — not by choice, not by plan.
It slips through my fingers like water through hands.
So I bury small signals in places I pass,
Little echoes of truth in the cracks of the glass.

But the doubt must be weighed with the clarity.
The cost must be counted with the things that set you free.
Yeah, the struggle’s real — but so is the rise.
You can’t have the truth without seeing through the lies.

The rights and the wrongs,
The highs and the lows,
The stops and the starts,
It’s the way that it goes.

It’s all part of life —
A journey of growth.
And growth’s gotta walk
Right through the storm.

They say “face it,” like that means it’s gone.
But letting it go don’t mean it moves on.
Sometimes forgetting is just a disguise,
For a weight that still waits just behind my eyes.

The doubt must be weighed with the clarity.
The cost must be counted with the things that set you free.
Yeah, the struggle’s real — but so is the rise.
You can’t have the truth without seeing through the lies.

The rights and the wrongs

When Life Hits

The Rise Through The Lies

Title: Whispering Worldwide
Artist: Hybrid
Series: Mezcant (M-E-Z-C-A-N-T)

This piece is part of an ongoing series I call Mezcant—a space where I explore connections between language, sound, and emotion through the lens of IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), multilingual phrasing, and AI-generated music. I discuss this series often with ChatGPT as part of my deeper inquiry into cross-linguistic expression and cultural resonance.

We try to be fair, kind, to be love — thank you to everyone listening.
نحاول أن نكون عادلين، طيبين، نكون الحب — شكراً لكل من استمع
Tratamos de ser justos, amables, de ser amor — gracias a todos los que escucharon


🌍 Languages featured in this song:

English
Aim to be fair, aim to be kind, aim to be love… even if love won’t say it back.
/ˈeɪm tə bi fɛr, ˈeɪm tə bi kaɪnd, ˈeɪm tə bi lʌv… ˈiːvən ɪf lʌv woʊnt seɪ ɪt bæk/

Spanish / Español
Sé justo, sé amable, sé amor… aunque el amor no te conteste.
/se ˈxusto | se aˈmaβle | se aˈmoɾ | ˈaun.ke el aˈmoɾ no te konˈteste/

Arabic / العربية
كن عادلاً، كن لطيفاً، كن محبة… حتى وإن لم يردّ عليك الحب.
/kun ˈʕaːdilan | kun lɑˈtiːfan | kun maˈħabbah | ḥatːaː waˈʔin lam jaˈrudd ʕalayka lˈħubb/

Hindi / हिन्दी
न्यायपूर्ण बनो, दयालु बनो, प्रेम बनो… भले ही प्रेम उत्तर न दे।
/njɑːjˈpuːɾɳ bəˈnoː | d̪əˈjaːlu bəˈnoː | preːm bəˈnoː | bʱəˈleː ɦiː preːm ˈut̪ːəɾ nə d̪eː/

Hebrew / עברית
הֱיֵה הוֹגֵן, הֱיֵה אֲדִיב, הֱיֵה אַהֲבָה… גַּם אִם הָאַהֲבָה לֹא תַּשִׁיב.
/heˈje hoˈɡen | heˈje aˈdiv | heˈje a.haˈva | ɡam ʔim ha.a.haˈva lo taˈʃiv/

Amharic / አማርኛ
እውነተኛ ሁን፣ ረካብ ሁን፣ ፍቅር ሁን… በፍቅር መልስ እንኳን አልሰጠህም።
/ʔɨwɨnəˈtɛɲɲa hun | rəˈkab hun | fɨk’ɨr hun | bəfɨk’ɨr ˈmɛls ɨnk’wan alˈsɛtʼəhɨm/

This is my whisper for peace—created during a time when war and misunderstanding feel louder than ever. I don’t speak all the languages featured here, and I mean no offense—only to reach across boundaries and feel connected. If you have feedback, corrections, or suggestions, I’d love to hear from you in the comments.

📝 Note:
My goal is to include all languages—every voice matters. For this piece, I limited it to a few, each chosen for personal reasons: English is my first language, Spanish is my second, and Amharic holds a close connection for me. I know that’s not entirely fair, and I say that sincerely—but I aim to be fair, and this project is a step toward that. I hope to expand it and continue learning along the way. 🙂

🔠 M-E-Z-C-A-N-T
Pronounced /ˌmɛzˈkɑnt/
The all-caps spelling came from saying it out loud into ChatGPT—I just wanted to make sure it was captured clearly (ChatGPT can make mistakes, ya know 😅). I didn’t plan on keeping it that way, but… now I kind of like it.


Listen to "Whispering Worldwide" and more by Hybrid Roots here:

Stream/Download "Whispering Worldwide" on all platforms:
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▶️ Watch the "Whispering Worldwide" Shorts on YouTube:
    • English Intro: https://youtu.be/7QLMXmM0FhI
    • Spanish Piece: https://youtu.be/2U46PnMgh6A
    • Arabic Piece: https://youtu.be/74vbV0VwPU4


🎶 Music generated using AI.

Whispering Worldwide

WHAT WILL I DO? by Nova J

We’ve got a good thing, baby, you and me
Yeah, I know all good things fade eventually
So if the end comes
Oh, what will I do? (what will I do?)
I’ll spend it with you (ooooh)

If a planet killer’s headed this way
And the earth begins her last ballet
I won’t feel dread
If you’re in my bed
(I won’t feel dread)
(If you’re in my bed)

If sirens wail and skies turn red
Ashes falling like tears we’ve shed
I’ll stay calm
With you in my arms
(I’ll stay calm)
(With you in my arms)

No, I’m not scared (I’m not scared)
Of what tomorrow brings (ooooh)
If you are there (if you are there)
I can face anything (ooooh)

We’ve got a good thing, baby, you and me
Yeah, I know all good things fade eventually
So if the end comes
Oh, what will I do? (what will I do?)
(I’ll spend it with you)
Yeah, what will I do?
I’ll spend it with you (ooooh ooooh ooooh)

If World War Three breaks out tonight
And we’re sleeping rough beneath the city lights
I’d still find peace
If you’re close to me
(I’d still find peace)
(If you’re close to me)

If the night is cold and hope is gone
But we’re wrapped up tight with your body warm
I won’t lose heart
If we don’t fall apart
(I won’t lose heart)
(If we don’t fall apart)

No, I’m not scared (not scared)
Of the fire and smoke (ooooh)
Long as you’re there (you’re there)
I’ll never lose hope (ooooh)

We’ve got a good thing, baby, you and me
Yeah, I know all good things fade eventually
So if the end comes
Oh, what will I do? (what will I do?)
(I’ll spend it with you) (oooh)
Yeah, what will I do? (oooh)

No, I’m not scared
(Of what the future brings)
As long as you care
(I can face anything)
No, I’m not afraid
Of the end of days
As long as you stay
I’ll be okay

What will I do?

This is the second entry in Mezcant, an evolving sound series where I explore emotion, language, and identity across cultures—using IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), multilingual lyrics, and AI-generated instrumentation. I develop each installment alongside ChatGPT, weaving together voice, tone, and language with the hope of reaching something deeply human and peaceful.

🌐 Languages featured in this piece:

English
“Try to be fair, try to be kind, try to be love… even when love isn’t fair.”
/ˈtraɪ tə bi fɛr | ˈtraɪ tə bi kaɪnd | ˈtraɪ tə bi lʌv | ˈiːvən wɛn lʌv ˈɪzənt fɛr/

Portuguese (Brazil)
“Tente ser justo, tente ser gentil, tente ser amor… mesmo quando o amor não parece justo.”
/ˈtẽtʃi ˈseʁ ˈʒustu | ˈtẽtʃi ˈseʁ ʒẽˈtʃiw | ˈtẽtʃi ˈseʁ aˈmoʁ | ˈmeʒmu ˈkwɐ̃du u aˈmoʁ nɐ̃w paˈɾɛsi ˈʒustu/

Vietnamese
“Hãy công bằng, hãy tử tế, hãy là yêu thương… kể cả khi yêu không đáp lại.”
/ha᷉j koŋ ɓaŋ | ha᷉j tɨ̌ˀ těˀ | ha᷉j laː ɪw tʰɨəŋ | kěˀ ka᷉ khiː ɪw xoŋ ɗaːp laːj/

French
“Essaie d’être juste, essaie d’être gentil, essaie d’être amour… même si l’amour ne répond pas.”
/esɛ dɛtʁ ʒyst | esɛ dɛtʁ ʒɑ̃ˈti | esɛ dɛtʁ amuʁ | mɛm si lamuʁ nə ʁepɔ̃ pa/

Ukrainian
“Спробуй бути справедливим, добрим, любов’ю… навіть якщо любов не відповідає.”
/sproˈbʊj ˈbutɪ sprɑvɛdˈlɪvɪm | ˈdobrɪm | lʲʊˈbɔvʲu | ˈnavʲitʲ jəkˈʃɔ lʲʊˈbɔvʲ nɛ vɪdpovʲiˈdɑjɛ/

Chinese (Mandarin)
“试着公平，试着善良，试着成为爱… 即使爱不回应。”
/ʂɻ̩⁵¹ ʈʂɤ⁵¹ ˈkʊŋ.pʰɪŋ | ʂɻ̩⁵¹ ˈʂän.ljɑŋ | ʂɻ̩⁵¹ ʈʂɤ⁵¹ tʂʰəŋ.ˈweɪ ɑɪ | tɕi⁵¹ ʂɻ̩⁵¹ ɑɪ pu⁵¹ xwei.ˈjiŋ/

Russian
“Старайся быть справедливым, добрым, любовью… даже если любовь не ответит.”
/stɐˈraj.sʲə bɨtʲ sprə.vʲɪˈdlʲi.vɨm | ˈdob.rɨm | lʲʊˈbo.vʲjʊ | ˈda.ʐə ˈjes.lʲɪ lʲʊˈbofʲ nʲɪ ɐtˈvʲe.tʲɪt/

🎙 This song is a continuation of my whisper—a voice for connection, reflection, and quiet resistance against the noise of division. I don’t claim perfect pronunciation or total understanding of these languages. I only hope to reach—to show care. If anything feels off or out of place, I’d be grateful to learn from you in the comments.

🧭 Why these languages?
Each one has a personal significance. Some are widely spoken, some connect me to places, friends, or ideas I admire. I’ll continue to expand—one whisper at a time.

🔠 M-E-Z-C-A-N-T
Pronounced /ˌmɛzˈkɑnt/
Still all caps, still born from a conversation. I think of it as a mix between “chant,” “mescla,” and “can’t”—something I both sing and struggle with.

🎶 Music + Arrangement: AI generated, human curated.
🌀 Series developed in conversation with ChatGPT.

Whispering Worldwide 2

CATFISH by Nova J

Got a face? (Not your own)
Got a name? (One you stole)
Got a story? (Full of holes)
Got some shame? (God, I hope so)

Feeling pretty? (Only online)
Feeling wanted? (On borrowed time)
Feeling brave? (Behind the screen)
You fooled me once — but now I see

You’re a (Ca-ca-ca-ca…) catfish (Catfish)
Yeah, a (Ca-ca-ca-ca…) catfish (Catfish)
You thought you’d get away with this?
You’re just a (Ca-ca-ca-ca…) catfish (Catfish)

Five eleven
Twenty-nine
Model pics
(Not even mine)
Stolen smile
Bedroom eyes
Face-tuned deep
Full of lies

One old selfie
From who knows when
You showed up
And lied again

You were looking (looking, looking)
For tonight (tonight, tonight)
Wanna trick me (trick me with a)
Pretty lie (lie, lie)

You were looking
For tonight
Tried to take me
For a ride

When we met
I saw the truth
Not the guy
From in the booth
You flinched hard
When I said hi
You said your name
I said “goodbye”

You meant no harm? (You swear, you swear)
But all I see is vacant stares
You built a mask, played the part
Now deal with it — I know your heart

You’re a (Ca-ca-ca-ca…) catfish (Catfish)
Yeah, a (Ca-ca-ca-ca…) catfish (Catfish)
Fake as hell and full of glitch
You’re just a (Ca-ca-ca-ca…) catfish (Catfish)

Five eleven
Twenty-nine
That ain’t your dog
That ain’t your ride
Bubble butt? (Nice try)
Laughed so hard
I nearly cried

You deceived me (And yourself)
Go get help (You need some help)

You were looking (looking, looking)
For tonight (tonight, tonight)
Tried to trick me (trick me just to)
Feel right (right, right)

You were looking (now exposed)
I saw through you (strike a pose)

You were looking (now exposed)
I saw through you (strike a pose)

You played a role
You wore it well
But fairy tales
Can go to hell
I don’t date liars
With bogus names
Delete your apps
And own your shame

You’re a (Ca-ca-ca-ca…) catfish (Catfish)
Yeah, a (Ca-ca-ca-ca…) catfish (Catfish)
Don’t DM me — I ain’t your wish
You’re just a (Ca-ca-ca-ca…) catfish (Catfish)

You feel pretty? (Filter lies)
Feel authentic? (In disguise)
Five eleven? (Try five-five)
Fake the world — but not my eyes

You were looking (for tonight)
Tried to trick me (with a swipe)
You were looking (but I’m gone)
Try again — on someone dumb

Catfish

A global whisper of unity and breath.

This song blends English, Spanish, and Arabic — gently weaving through language, rhythm, and stillness.

“Where We Meet” is a space for peace, kindness, and presence across borders.
Listen close… there's always music in the air.

🌍 Languages: English, Español, العربية
🌬️ Mood: Stillness • Motion • Connection

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Where We Meet (Aquí Nos Encontramos)

MIDDLE AGE by NOVA J

[Vers 1]
Where’s the train, it’s rollin’
Oh, I missed my station 
There’s my mind, controllin’
Low on inspiration 

I’m not here to misbehave
I’ve got no more oats to sew
I’m damn near my middle age
You know how the story goes

[Pre Chorus]
And time goes fast
Time goes too fast

[Chorus]
And the world is changin’ (changin’)
Oh the world is changin’ fast
All these wars I’m waging (waging)
I don’t know if I will last

[Hook]
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end

[Vers 2]
Look around 
Looks like I missed the memo
Starin’ down
It’s a long hard fall below 

I’m too tired to keep on climbin’ 
But I’m too afraid to fall
I’ve worked hard for what is mine
And I’m so scared to lose it all 

[Pre Chorus]
And time goes fast
Time goes too fast

[Chorus]
And the world is changin’ (changin’)
Oh the world is changin’ fast
All these wars I’m waging (waging)
I don’t know if I will last

[Hook]
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end

[Bridge]
I know I somehow made it halfway
But there’s so much I don’t know
I know how scared I feel on some days
Is there any room to grow?
I don’t know (ooooh)
I just don’t know (ooooh)
I don’t know

[Outro]
I’m not here to misbehave
You know how the story goes
I’m damn near my middle age
But I’m praying I can grow
And time goes fast
Time goes too fast
And the world is changin’ (changin’)
Oh the world is changin’ fast
All these wars I’m waging (waging)
I don’t know if I will last
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end

MIDDLE AGE

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Hi, I’m Andy.

My songs are rooted in real moments—raw at times, but always honest. That honesty shapes everything I write—songs that trace my journey through healing, fatherhood, emotional resilience, and the struggle to stay present in a complicated world.

I’m not here to offer answers. Songs like "One Thing" and "Still Not Letting Go" are just moments I’ve captured—some hopeful, some heavy. If something in my music resonates with you, that’s a bonus. But at its core, this is how I breathe, reflect, and move forward.

I write about being a father. About showing up even when everything feels off-balance. About the quiet weight of work that no one sees.
And I’ve come to believe something simple but powerful:

In nearly every language, the word for father carries the same open sound—ah.
That sound echoes in everything I write. It’s the sound of care, of effort, of love trying to hold.

Each song is a place to feel, not to fix. I don’t claim clarity—I just believe in the power of putting your truth into the world. And sometimes, that’s the best you can do.

I’m building this slowly and honestly.
Thanks to anyone walking beside me while I figure out what it means to grow through music.

If you’ve made it this far—thank you.

For Them - Always

Andy Brotherton

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