Ballad written and recorded by AP Merury in Minnesota, 10/25
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Copyright Andrew Pendleton 2025

Followed the Moss

I love your sunken moonshine eyes 
The sheen of light on your lip gloss
 Temptation took me by surprise
I remember always being pissed off

Lost her I know it.I know I deserve it
She’s all that i'm thinking about
followed the moss till I was totally lost
And i dont think ill find the way out

between the layers of glitter and glue
clinging to my dreams as i sleep 
I’m not sure how but I’m leaving you
 But My secrets are yours to keep

Lost her I know it.I know I deserve it
She’s all that i'm thinking about
followed the moss till I was totally lost
And i dont think ill find the way out
 
Bridge 
I remember when we met in an open field
Both of us naked in a summer rain
danced to the music our silence revealed
Your yellow hair blowing in the wind with the grain

Cause I need someone to talk to 
I’m moving sounds around in the clouds
Nobody else anywhere get me like you do
A stranger passing through all of these towns


Followed the Moss

AP Mercury: A Voice That Endures
​The songwriting alias of itinerant humanist Andrew Pendleton, AP Mercury crafts ballads that transcend genre. These are songs built on the foundation of the 20th-century American songbook, utilizing vivid lyrics and distinct harmonies to explore life's essential currents.
​His work focuses on overlooked characters and the fleeting, often painful, nature of existence. The music spans alternative rock, indie folk, and alt-country, presenting narratives of loss, love, solitude, and grief. There is a powerful undercurrent that confronts humanity's waste of its own paradise, championing kindness and community against betrayal and modern excess.
​These are not commercialized tracks. They are raw, emotional, and authentic unmastered recordings, preserved to deliver stories that demand a deep listen. AP Mercury offers an honest look at the world, revealing both what is right and what is wrong—a voice that, once heard, will linger with the listener.
​A note on the recordings: All tracks are written and performed by Andrew Pendleton as AP Mercury. These unreleased recordings are presented in their raw form for your consideration, with intention on recruiting players for future recordings.