Oh, you speak your words so subtly 
Twisting truth with your complexity 
You make me doubt my own reality 
But I won't surrender to this fallacy
You paint a picture that's not my own 
Make me question what I've always known

Gaslighting shadows, casting doubt and fears 
But I won't let your darkness interfere

  I will find my strength within
 Hold on tight, won't let the darkness win
 I'll break free from your manipulation 
And reclaim my self-validation

Your actions speak much louder than words 
Regurgitating lies that sound absurd 
You make me doubt my own ability 
But I won't embrace futility 
You paint a picture that's not my own 
Make me question what I've always known

Gaslighting shadows, casting doubt and fears 
But I won't let the darkness interfere

I will find my strength within 
Hold on tight, won't let the darkness win
I'll break free from your manipulation 
And reclaim my self-validation

Now I walk this path with pure clarity 
My heart unchained, filled with dignity 
Your lies are blatant, but my light shines through
I’ve found my truth, and it’s stronger than you

Gaslighting shadows, casting doubt and fears 
But I won't let the darkness interfere

I will find my strength within 
Hold on tight, won't let the darkness win
I'll break free from your manipulation
 And reclaim my self-validation

Madeline Rowe - Find My Strength

I feel it rising, a fire in my chest, a love so wild, I can’t catch my breath.

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In the House of Smoke

A heartfelt country-pop ballad, “Why I Like You” celebrates the little things that make love unforgettable. From tender moments to sweet gestures, this song is all about appreciating someone special and sharing the joy of connection. Perfect for quiet evenings, date nights, or simply feeling the warmth of love.

Why I Like You

You showed me the way
You showed me the light
I don’t need your help now, I’m alright
You tried to attack
I tried to defend
There’s no need for you to pretend

Just let me go and you will see
I’ll follow the Sun and remain being free
Don’t get in my way 'cause I’m on my own
I like being alone

You gave me protection, you created a wall
I wanted a friend, but that’s all
You told me to believe in the magic of youth
You took my life from me that’s the truth

So let me go and you will see
I’ll follow the Sun and remain being free
Don’t get in my way ‘cause I’m on my own
I like being alone

We started a fight, I couldn’t control
I wanted the life that you stole
I tried to believe, I wanted so bad
But now I’m alone and I’m glad

Let me go and you will see
I’ll follow the Sun and remain being free
Don’t feel bad that I’m on my own
I, I like being alone

You gave me protection
You created a wall
I wanted a friend, but that’s all
You told me to believe in the magic of youth
You took my life from me that’s the truth

Let me go and you will see
I’ll follow the Sun and remain being free
Don’t get in my way ‘cause I’m on my own
I like being alone

Let me go and now you see
I followed the Sun and remained being free
Don’t feel bad that I’m on my own
My life... being alone

Lyrics and Music written on guitar in 1991.

Mindy Chisholm - Being Alone

I Found Love.

Bent but Not Broken

I’m a songwriter, not a performer. Hence the schizophrenic nature of my music. I write for other voices and a vast variety of styles. My tracks aren’t about showing off my own 'sound'. They’re about building stories and moods that come to life through whoever’s at the mic.

You won’t find me singing. I don’t try to fit a single genre. One day it’s indie rock, heavy metal or big band, the next it’s gospel, folk, funk, French café or something utterly different.

No image, no stage persona, no single sound - just songs, written to fit the voice that brings them to life.

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Benedict Francis

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