Name: Half a Man by CC3PO in You Knew Me Without Asking
Duration: 3 min 20 s
Description: A bilingual confessional from CC3PO, “Half a Man” tells the story of living a double life—one that's accepted by the world, and one that lives quietly in memory. Written in both English and Spanish, this track reflects the ache of choosing duty over authenticity. A love left behind. A self left behind with it.

You Knew Me Without Asking is CC3PO’s most vulnerable work to date — a bilingual concept album about hidden love, quiet survival, and the version of you that only one person ever truly knew. It blends lo-fi R&B, mariachi, spoken word, and soft digital confessions to explore what it means to love, erase, and remember. A diary whispered over 10 tracks, written for the ones who hear you even when you don’t speak.

You Knew Me Without Asking

“Shattered and Reforged” is a confessional anthem of survival, truth, and renewal. Inspired by personal transformation and childhood trauma, CC3PO weaves storytelling and emotion into a sonic journey of healing. This track stands as a bold statement of reclaiming identity and light through darkness.

Shattered and Reforged

The Weight of Silence” is a raw and honest expression of emotional struggle and recovery. Through poignant lyrics and atmospheric production, CC3PO explores the pain of silence and the strength found in speaking up. Part of the album Shattered and Reforged, this track is a tribute to resilience and healing.

The Weight of Silence

One-Way Ticket' is an anthem for anyone who's ever felt stuck and dreamed of escaping to a new life. This song is about finding the courage to break free, chase your dreams, and discover who you're meant to be. #NewBeginnings #EscapeTheOrdinary #FindYourPurpose

(Verse)

Packing my bags, leaving this town behind,

Dust off my boots, gotta clear my mind.

Minimum wage, barely scraping by,

Dreams gather dust beneath a hazy sky.

Scrolling through Instagram, the perfect facade,

But I'm stuck in this dead-end job, feeling lost and flawed.

Fake smiles and empty praise,

Yearning for a change, for brighter days.

(Pre-Chorus)

But there's a fire in my soul, a whisper in the breeze,

A voice that says, There's more to life than these ?

I'm taking a chance, I'm breaking free,

On a one-way ticket, just wait and see.

(Chorus)

One-way ticket, a leap of faith,

Breaking free from this town, escaping the weight.

Lost and broken, but still I believe,

Climbing the slope, I'll finally breathe.

No more doubts, no more fears,

In a brand new town, I'll dry all my tears.

(Verse)

Tired of feeling like I'm always behind,

Drowning in debt, with no clear path to find.

The pressure's on, expectations high,

But I'm searching for my purpose, beneath an endless sky.

This town's got a hold on me, its grip is tight,

But I'm breaking free, into the fading light.

There's a whole world out there, calling my name,

A place where I can rise above the game.

(Bridge)

The weight of the world on my shoulders, trying to hold me down,

But I'm finding the strength to rise up, to escape this town.

This road may be long, and the path unclear,

But I'll keep moving forward, year after year.

(Chorus)

One-way ticket, a leap of faith,

Breaking free from this town, escaping the weight.

Lost and broken, but still, I believe,

Climbing the slope, I'll finally breathe.

No more doubts, no more fears,

In a brand new town, I'll dry all my tears.

(Outro)

This is for the dreamers, the ones who dare to fight,

For a life of purpose, burning ever so bright.

So let's raise a glass to new beginnings, to the unknown we chase,

We're leaving the valley, with a smile on our face.

One-Way Ticket

Dive into a story of shattered dreams and the courage to rebuild. 'Legacy Burden' is a raw and intimate ballad exploring the complexities of family, loss, and the unwavering strength of love. Featuring layered vocals and acoustic instrumentation, this song will stay with you long after the music fades. #EmotionalJourney #Healing #NewBeginnings"

[Verse]

Empty smiles, hidden pain,

Grandpa's rage, a hurricane.

Grandma's song, a fading dream,

A family lost, it would seem.

[Verse]

Whispers echo, secrets they hide,

A fragile house, where truths collide.

Broken promises, a love betrayed,

In the pouring rain, their dreams decayed.

[Verse]

Shattered glass, a child's fear,

A mother's strength, crystal clear.

Words unspoken, now they rise,

Breaking free, with fire in their eyes.

[Verse]

Walls close in, hearts ignite,

Hope flickers, in the night.

Love's embers glow, a guiding light,

Together they rise, with all their might.

[Chorus]

Shattered dreams, (Ooh-ooh-ooh)

Broken ties, (Aah-aah-aah)

Escaping darkness, eyes. (Ooh-ooh-ooh)

Whispers rise, voices soar, (Ooh-ooh-ooh)

Breaking free, forevermore. (Aah-aah-aah)

[Bridge]

Like a river, finding its way,

Breaking the chains, day by day.

Shedding the weight of the past,

A new dawn breaks, shadows cast.

Love's embers glow, a guiding light,

Rising above, with all their might.

Hand in hand, they start anew,

Leaving the darkness, forever true.

[Chorus]

Shattered dreams, (Ooh-ooh-ooh)

Broken ties, (Aah-aah-aah)

Escaping darkness, eyes. (Ooh-ooh-ooh)

Whispers rise, voices soar, (Ooh-ooh-ooh)

Breaking free, forevermore. (Aah-aah-aah)

[Outro]

Ooh-ooh-ooh, love conquers all,

Aah-aah-aah, love sets us free,

Ooh-ooh-ooh, love is the answer,

Aah-aah-aah, for you and me.

Ooh-ooh-ooh...

Aah-aah-aah...

Legacy's Burden (Fading)

This one's close to my heart. "Paper-Thin" is about the struggle to balance dreams with relationships, and the fear of losing the person you love because of your own mistakes.  Musically, it's inspired by the atmospheric and minimalist sound of artists like Hayd.  I poured a lot into this song, and I hope it connects with you.  Would love to hear your thoughts below. #PaperThin #Songwriter #HaydInspired #IndieMusic #Emotional #NewMusic #SupportIndieArtists
[Verse]

City lights blur, late night gone

Chasing goals, where did we go wrong?

Guilt's a shadow, for walls I've built

Tired eyes, the truth I hide

[Pre-Chorus]

Lost in the haze, love-sick daze

Through silence and fear

Can you hear me? I need you here

[Chorus]

Holdin' on, but it feels paper-thin

To this life, and the state I'm in

Prayin' for sunrise, to melt the frost

Need you, more than words can say

More than late nights, and promises I break

Lost without you, for goodness sake

I'll find a way back to us, I swear (hold on...)

[Verse]

Hear you callin' in this city's haze

Another meeting, under neon signs

While you're building a life, I'm lost in the chase

This emptiness, that leaves me cold

[Pre-Chorus]

Weight of the world, pulling me down

Your love's a lifeline, I don't want to drown

Gotta break these chains, that keep me from you

Tell me you still believe, we can make it through

[Chorus]

Holdin' on, but it feels paper-thin

To this life, and the state I'm in

Prayin' for sunrise, to melt the frost

Need you, more than words can say

More than late nights, and promises I break

Lost without you, for goodness sake

I'll find a way back to us, I swear (hold on...)

[Break]

[Bridge]

This soul's a battleground

Tear down these walls, (tear down these walls) before we drown

I'll be the man you need, your shelter from the storm (from the storm)

[Verse]

No more shadows, no more running

I'll face the dawn, with you, a brand new day

Gonna trade these empty goals, for a love that's true

I'm building my world around you

[Chorus]

Holdin' on, but it feels paper-thin

To this life, and the state I'm in

Prayin' for sunrise, to melt the frost away

Need you, more than words can say

More than late nights, and promises I break

Lost without you, for goodness sake

I'll find a way back to us, I swear (hold on...)

[Outro]

Holdin' on, with everything I've got

For a love that's true, a love worth the fight

Holdin' on to us (holdin' on...)

Paper-Thin

“Echoes in the Dark” is a hauntingly emotional ballad about forbidden love and unspoken connection. It explores what it feels like to fall for someone you can’t fully have, with intimate lyrics, atmospheric production, and heartache wrapped in hope. Inspired by late-night thoughts and hidden moments, this track speaks to anyone who's ever loved in silence.

Echoes in the Dark

Looking Back, Moving On” is a calm, emotionally rich acoustic ballad about embracing growth and finding strength through past struggles. With poetic storytelling, soft instrumentation, and heartfelt vocals, this song captures the moment when healing becomes peace — and peace becomes purpose. It’s a reflection of resilience, self-love, and quiet victory.

Looking Back Moving On

"Code of Connection" is a poetic soul anthem from CC3PO, blending emotional intimacy with digital metaphors. This track explores how love and healing transcend screens, turning signals into something sacred. Written in the language of tech and heart, this is connection — encrypted, real, and human.

🎧 Genre: Alternative R&B, Lo-fi Soul
💻 Theme: Emotional intimacy in a digital world
🧬 From the upcoming album: The Human Interface

Code of Connection

Track 10 from the concept album Through Clouded Eyes.

The final confession. Damage Done doesn’t ask for forgiveness — it simply acknowledges what’s broken and what will never be the same. The narrator finally accepts the silence, the scars, and the truth he can’t run from.

Damage Done

An intimate bilingual confessional from CC3PO about a love that never needed to be spoken to be real. “You Knew Me Without Asking” captures the feeling of being seen in silence and holding onto a connection that couldn’t exist out loud. A blend of English and Spanish lyrics bring emotional weight, poetic realism, and the timeless ache of love left behind.

A bilingual confessional from CC3PO about the love that never made it into the light. “The One I Didn’t Choose” explores the quiet ache of choosing safety over truth. Spanish and English lyrics carry the weight of what was never said. It’s not about regret—it’s about what lives inside us when silence becomes the story.

The One I Didn't Choose

A bilingual confessional from CC3PO, “Half a Man” tells the story of living a double life—one that's accepted by the world, and one that lives quietly in memory. Written in both English and Spanish, this track reflects the ache of choosing duty over authenticity. A love left behind. A self left behind with it.

Half a Man

“Eight Nights in November” is a soft flashback wrapped in slow guitar and hushed harmonies. CC3PO’s most intimate song to date captures what it feels like to share a quiet room with someone who knew you completely — even if they didn’t stay. A bilingual duet about the week that meant everything, and the silence that followed.

Eight Nights in November

A lo-fi digital heartbreak told through unsent words and seen receipts. “Muted Thread” is CC3PO’s intimate meditation on one-sided connection, delivered in quiet verses, Spanish whispers, and a voice memo outro. For everyone who’s ever kept typing… even when no one was reading.

Muted Thread

A raw, confessional hip-hop track that walks the razor’s edge between pain and restraint. “Triggerfinger” is a dark, lyrical monologue by CC3PO that explores rage, repression, and survival in a world that silences struggle.
Explicit language — listener discretion advised.

Triggerfinger

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All songs are legally licensed for commercial release. I rewrite, restructure, and remix every line until it reflects real life — mine, and maybe yours too.

If it helps even one person feel less alone in their frustration, grief, or journey… then it was worth creating.

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Half a Man

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