Name: Holdin' On by CC3PO in Digital Soul: The Essential CC3PO Collection
Duration: 3 min 6 s
Description: Holdin' On' is a raw and honest portrayal of a love that's fading. It's a ballad about the struggles of maintaining a connection when life pulls you in different directions, and the yearning for a love that feels like it's slipping away. #Relationships #Longing #HoldingOn

This isn’t just a playlist — it started as a suicide note.

At my lowest point, I couldn’t find the words to say goodbye… so I wrote lyrics instead. That single act of survival turned into a voice I didn’t know I had. Every track you hear in this collection comes from that moment forward — from pain, from reflection, from staying alive one day at a time.

CC3PO became my name for the sound of healing.
Some of these beats were born with the help of AI. But the emotion, the trauma, the love, and the scars? Those are all mine.

This playlist is for anyone who's ever been close to the edge — and chose to turn back.

🎧 Welcome to the soul code. The pain didn’t win.

Digital Soul: The Essential CC3PO Collection

“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

Reaching Out

Holdin' On' is a raw and honest portrayal of a love that's fading. It's a ballad about the struggles of maintaining a connection when life pulls you in different directions, and the yearning for a love that feels like it's slipping away. #Relationships #Longing #HoldingOn

Holdin' On

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

“Paper-Thin” is a raw and emotional indie ballad about the silent battles we fight between chasing dreams and holding onto love. Carlos Cabrales delivers a deeply personal and vulnerable performance, capturing the fear of losing yourself — and those you love — in the process. With heartfelt vocals and a minimalist, atmospheric backdrop, “Paper-Thin” speaks for every soul who’s ever struggled to balance ambition with connection.

Paper Thin

A song about being there — but not present. For anyone who’s loved others while forgetting themselves. This track reflects the ache of emotional distance and the slow work of coming home to yourself.

Vacancy Sign

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

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

In November 2024, CC3PO reached the edge — literally and emotionally. With a suicide letter written and a familiar bridge in sight, what could’ve been the end became the turning point.

“Why I Create” is not just a title — it’s a survival story. A spoken narrative of pain, silence, breaking points, and ultimately… healing.

This piece is for anyone who's ever felt like they were one moment away from giving up. It's a reminder that brokenness can be a beginning.

Because the bridge didn’t break him. And now, he builds bridges with his art.

Why (The Bridge Didn't Break Me)

🎙️ Independent storyteller | 🇺🇸🇲🇽 | Voice through survival
I use AI-assisted tools to co-create some of my music, but every lyric, edit, and emotional heartbeat is mine.

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.

🧠 Music built from survival.
🫀 Songs crafted with truth.
🤖 Powered by technology. Driven by heart.

Holdin' On

CC3PO

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