🎧 Autism & Neurodivergence

“All Public Songs” is the full collection of Lolly (AusticZone) releases — every truth, story, and emotion shared so far. From raw acoustic ballads to reform anthems, these tracks capture the heartbeat of lived experience across autism, trauma, justice, and community life in Australia. Each song stands alone, yet together they tell one story — real voices, real change, real emotion.

If a song moves you — like it, share it, sing it, or send it on. Every play helps the message reach another heart.

Written by Lolly (AusticZone).
License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

All Public Songs

When every “have-to” feels like a trap, this song turns it into rhythm. The PDA Shuffle isn’t defiance, it’s freedom with a beat.

“PDA Shuffle” gives voice to how Pathological Demand Avoidance really feels from the inside, that automatic “no” when pressure hits, even on simple things.

It shows the nervous-system truth behind the behaviour: anxiety, control, and the deep need for autonomy.

Written as a cheeky folk groove, it reframes resistance as rhythm, a dance between fear and freedom.

It’s for every kid or teen who’s been called difficult when they were just overwhelmed by demands.

For parents, teachers, and therapists, it’s a reminder: connection and choice work better than control.

Lyric Excerpt (Chorus):
It’s the PDA shuffle, dancing out of line,
Dodging all the “have-tos” with a rhythm that’s mine.
Call it resistance, but here’s the truth,
I just need freedom, it’s my living proof.

Sing it. Share it. Reuse it with attribution — this work is licensed CC BY.
Every play helps replace misunderstanding with empathy.

Credits & License:
Written by Lolly (AusticZone).
License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

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PDA Shuffe

“Misunderstood” by Austic Zone is a heartfelt acoustic folk-pop ballad about autism, honesty, and the courage it takes to admit when you don’t understand. Led by warm fingerpicked guitar, light percussion, and an intimate female vocal performance, the song strips away pretense and focuses on truth.  

The lyrics highlight the harm that comes when people pretend to understand instead of asking. It’s a reminder that care and connection grow through honesty: saying “I don’t get it, but I want to” is far more powerful than guessing.  

This track is released under Creative Commons. It is free to download, share, or perform. If you record or perform it, please credit **Austic Zone** as the songwriter.
#folk #acoustic #pop #ballad #minimal #femalevocals #fingerpickedguitar #gentlepercussion #emotional #lyricsmatter #authentic #honest #raw #storytelling #strippedback #clearvocals #intimate #autism #neurodivergent #austiczone #autisticvoices #communication #truth #connection #mentalhealth #creativesharing #communityradio #australianmusic #acousticfolk #lyricsfirst #openheart #hope

Misunderstood

“Different is Brilliant” by Austic Zone is a pop-folk anthem about celebrating difference, neurodivergence, and authenticity. With driving acoustic guitar and strong female vocals, the song declares that what others call “strange” is in fact powerful, brilliant, and free.The lyrics speak of hyperfocus, sharper senses, truth without masks, and building brighter worlds when the old ones can’t contain you. 

This is not an apology — it’s a declaration: different is brilliant, walk in proud. It’s an anthem for anyone who has ever been told they are too much, too strange, or too intense, and turned that into strength. 

Released under Creative Commons, this track is free to download, sing, share, and perform. Please credit Austic Zone as the songwriter and keep the lyrics true.

#popfolk #acoustic #anthem #femalevocals #uplifting #pride #authentic #truthmusic #hyperfocus #neurodivergent #different #unique #strange #weirdandproud #empowerment #courage #strength #clarity #focus #colors #senses #gift #songwriter #austiczone #identity #acceptance #celebration #walkinproud #freedom #resilience

Different is Brilliant

“Autism Suicide: One in Four” by Austic Zone is a powerful acoustic ballad confronting the reality of Autism Level 1 and suicide risk. Too often dismissed as “mild,” Level 1 carries one of the highest risks of suicide — with one in four having attempted, and even more living with daily thoughts of it. 

This song turns statistics into truth, reminding us that every number represents a life, a struggle, and survival. It is a call for awareness, for change, and for valuing every autistic voice. 

Released under Creative Commons, this track is free to download, sing, share, and perform. Please credit Austic Zone as the songwriter and keep the lyrics true.

#autism #suicide #suicideprevention #autismawareness #autismlevel1 #folk #acoustic #ballad #message #mentalhealth #hope #healing #songforchange #truth #protest #songwriter #austiczone #raw #serious #voice #activism #justice #resistance #lifeordeath #musicforchange #mentalhealthawareness #survival #truthmusic #livesmatter #awareness

Autism Suicide: One in Four

“Healing Won’t Make Me Like You” is a melodic indie-pop song about autism and healing from trauma — the quiet, lifelong process of unlearning shame and reclaiming your true self. It’s not about becoming “normal” or changing to fit in, but about finding peace in authenticity after years of masking and misunderstanding. 
With soft female vocals, emotional depth, and an uplifting tone, the song speaks for those who are learning that healing doesn’t erase who they are — it helps them finally feel whole.

Healing Wont Make Me Like You

“Reflections Unfold” is a tender, introspective song about personal growth, accountability, and emotional maturity. Written in the second person, it speaks gently to the listener—someone who may be struggling with avoidance, fear of facing themselves, or discomfort around being called out. Instead of blaming or confronting harshly, the lyrics offer soft encouragement, reminding the listener that accountability isn't an attack, it's a form of care.

The song explores how people hide behind old stories, avoid mirrors (both literal and emotional), and carry outdated reasons to shield themselves from discomfort. But it reassures them that growth starts when they stop deflecting and start reflecting. Each verse invites the listener to drop the ego, sit with discomfort, and move toward self-awareness without shame.

With minimal, warm instrumentation and a caring female vocal, it’s designed to soothe as it challenges, creating emotional safety while offering hard truths. The chorus becomes a mantra of personal empowerment: truth is not about public performance, it’s about quietly choosing to grow.

Ideal for moments of reflection, healing, or transition—this track reminds the listener that real strength lies in honesty, and change begins with one brave step toward the mirror.

#autism #acousticfolk #gentlevocals #neurodivergentmusic #minimalistarrangement #autisticburnout #softpiano #calmingmelody #emotionalhealing #introspectivesongwriting #pdamusic #femalevocals #slowtempo #healingjourney #safelistening #reflectivefolk #mentalhealthmusic #soothingvibes #authenticexpression #sensoryfriendly

Reflections Unfold

Sometimes “I’m fine” is just the mask talking.  
This song sits in that quiet space between what we say and what we really mean. It’s about masking — the way autistic people reshape how they speak and move to make others comfortable — and the cost of keeping that performance alive.  

The sound is raw acoustic folk-rock with strummed guitar, tambourine, and a punchy female vocal that balances grit with warmth. It carries a survivor energy, a touch of humour, and an Australian honesty that cuts through the noise.  

“The Cost of Fine” isn’t angry or bitter; it’s relief — the sound of taking off the mask and breathing again. It’s a reminder that honesty doesn’t hurt people, it frees them.  

Written by Lolly (AusticZone).  
License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

The Cost of Fine

A raw, grounded folk song built around a baritone voice and bare acoustic guitar. “Don’t Take Criticism” strips away production to let the truth sit front and centre,a reminder that not every opinion deserves your energy. It’s about knowing whose voice matters, standing by your values, and letting the noise fall away.

Each line lands like lived experience, slow, direct, and human. There’s no polish or pretense, just real emotion told in plain language. It speaks to anyone who’s been judged, dismissed, or underestimated, offering calm strength instead of bitterness.

Lyrics:
Some people talk just to talk,
But they don’t walk the walk.
They’ll point their fingers, say what’s wrong,
But they’ve never had to stay strong.

Don’t take criticism
From anyone
You wouldn’t take advice from.
If they don’t help you grow,
Let it go.

Written by Lolly (AusticZone).
License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

#acousticfolk #baritonevoice #strippedbackguitar #emotionalstorytelling #australianmusic #authenticity #empowerment #resilience #boundaries #selfworth #reflection #honesty #minimalproduction #livedtruth #rawvocals #lifelessons #personalgrowth #communityvoice #innercalm #austiczone

Don’t Take Criticism

A haunting celtic acoustic folk-pop ballad that exposes the emotional manipulation behind the “victim king” persona — those who twist empathy into control. Through raw, melancholic vocals and stripped-back instrumentation, the song tells the story of reclaiming power after years of being blamed for another’s deceit.

It speaks to anyone who’s been gaslit or guilted into silence, reminding listeners that real strength lies in walking away, not fixing what was never theirs to heal. 

The message is clear — true love owns its faults, not disguises them.

Lyrics:

He stirs the chaos, then plays the hurt
Twists your words, makes you feel like dirt
You question yourself, was it your mistake?
But it's his lies that make your heart break

Beware the man who plays the victim
He'll drain your soul and say it's your fault
Your pain becomes his twisted game
Leaving you in guilt and shame

He cheats, then blames your cold
Your hurt dismissed, his lies unfold
Calls you crazy, says you're to blame
While he walks free, untouched by shame

Beware the man who plays the victim
He'll drain your soul and say it's your fault
Your pain becomes his twisted game
Leaving you in guilt and shame

A real man owns his faults, makes amends
Not one who breaks and then pretends
You're not his hero while you bleed
Deserve a love that meets your need

Beware the man who plays the victim
He'll drain your soul and say it's your fault
Your pain becomes his twisted game
Leaving you in guilt and shame

Walk away, protect your peace
From love that offers no release
You deserve a love that's true
Not one that takes the best of you

Written by Lolly (AusticZone).
License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

The Victim King

A raw Aboriginal stripped back  folk protest song about cannabis laws, performed in a deep, baritone voice. The tone is honest, grounded, and emotional, a call for justice that asks why peaceful people are punished for harmless acts. The performance is simple and direct, with each line carrying quiet strength and lived truth.

The song speaks to compassion and reform, rejecting fear-based laws that criminalise community and connection. It stands as a voice for reason, change, and the right to live without fear.

Lyrics:

Another dawn,
Another raid,
Another life,
Thrown away.

Blue lights flash,
Sirens roar,
For a leaf,
Behind the door.
Wasting time,
Wasting pay,
Chasing smoke,
Day by day.

Victimless crime,
Still filling the cells,
Justice blind,
But the numbers swell.
We’re not free,
Till reason speaks,
(End this war)
That nobody needs.

Courts are full,
Lives undone,
All for laws,
That help no one.
Truth is clear,
Year by year,
We punish peace,
To please the fear.

It’s not the plant,
It’s policy wrong,
Evidence speaks,
It’s time to be strong.

Victimless crime,
Still stealing the days,
We can change,
There are better ways.
We’re not free,
Till reason leads,
(End this war)
That nobody needs.

(Let the truth grow)

Written by Lolly (AusticZone).
License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

Victimless Crime (Cannabis))

You might see refusal. You might hear “no way.” But what if that behaviour is actually fear, not defiance?

This acoustic folk song offers a clear, emotional window into the world of PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance), a lesser-known autistic profile that’s often misunderstood as rudeness or control. With a warm strumming guitar and a punchy, honest female vocal, the track breaks through common assumptions to show what’s really going on: a nervous system overwhelmed by pressure.

“It’s Not Control (It’s PDA)” is both educational and deeply human. It's a song for parents, teachers, and anyone trying to understand the difference between “won’t” and “can’t.” Sometimes the bravest thing a child can do is say “no”, not out of rebellion, but out of survival.

Lyrics:
You see a kid who says "no way"  
You think they're rude or gone astray  
But stop a sec, there’s more to say  
This might be something called PDA

Pathological Demand Avoidance 
that’s the name  
But it’s not a choice, it’s not a game  
It’s not about being in control  
It’s how they protect their heart and soul

It’s not control, it’s safety  
Not attitude, it’s bravery  
Every demand feels like a wall  
They’re not being bad, not at all.

So lower your voice, and meet them slow  
Let them lead, let pressure go  
With trust and time, they’ll find their way  
They’re not defiant, it’s PDA

Written by Lolly (AusticZone).  
License: Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY).

It’s Not Control  (It’s PDA)

Autistic Adult writing lyrics for songs for healing from PTSD, Domestic Violence, and Coercive Control and seeking Trauma Informed Care For Front Liners. All my songs are FREE, I invite artists to record my songs as long as words not changed and attribution given to AusticZone. Still building this platform so please be patient while I organise things. Bless you