Just Another Joe

This song is a reminder that life is best lived with a touch of mystery. It’s about holding onto the unknown, embracing the questions that keep us curious, and the magic that unfolds when we don’t have all the answers. In a world that often demands certainty, sometimes it’s the hidden corners and untold stories that keep the fire burning inside us

Mysteries of Me

I’m Better Than You

Never Too Old  For Rock n’ Roll

Boat in the Harbor

Lyrics By: Paulo Sergio Carvalho

[Verse 1]
Indian girl, with your skin so bright,
You laugh at me, but it feels so right.
Not sure if it's love or I’m just a show,
Either way, I don’t wanna go!

[Pre-Chorus]
Spices in the air, colors all around,
You bring me up when I’m feeling down.
Two worlds apart, but here we stand,
Dancing to a love they don’t understand.

[Chorus]
Let’s go, let’s move, Indian girl,
No time to waste, let’s give it a whirl!
I wanna dance, I wanna talk,
Let’s slip away, take a moonlit walk.

[Verse 2]
Your mother stares, your father sighs,
They see my face, I see my demise.
But you take my hand, pull me close,
Whisper softly, "They’ll learn the most."

[Pre-Chorus]
Bollywood dreams, fado in my soul,
Somehow together, we make it whole.
Traditions clash, but love’s so strong,
How can something this right feel so wrong?

[Verse 2]
तुम्हारी माँ घूरती है, तुम्हारे पापा आह भरते हैं,
वो मेरा चेहरा देखते हैं, मैं अपनी तबाही देखता हूँ।
लेकिन तुम मेरा हाथ थामती हो, मुझे करीब खींचती हो,
धीरे से फुसफुसाती हो, "वे सबसे ज्यादा सीखेंगे।"

[Pre-Chorus]
बॉलीवुड के सपने, फाडो मेरे दिल में,
किसी तरह साथ मिलकर हम पूरे हो जाते हैं।
परंपराएँ टकराती हैं, लेकिन प्यार इतना गहरा है,
अगर यह इतना सही है, तो फिर गलत क्यों लगता है?

[Chorus]
चलो चलें, आओ बढ़ें, मेरी भारतीय लड़की,
समय बर्बाद नहीं करना, चलो मस्ती करें!
मैं नाचना चाहता हूँ, मैं बातें करना चाहता हूँ,
चुपके से निकल चलें, चाँदनी में टहलें!

[Bridge]
Samosas and pastéis on the same old plate,
Different flavors, but they both taste great.
You pray your way, I’ll pray mine,
Maybe love is the perfect shrine.

[Final Chorus]
Let’s go, let’s move, Indian girl,
The world can wait, let’s give it a twirl!
I’ll learn your ways, you’ll learn mine,
Love like this will stand the time.

[Outro]
So take my hand, let’s take the leap,
No fear, no doubt, just love to keep.
If love’s a battle, let’s take the fight,
Because you, my girl, feel so right!

Indian Girl (English/Hindi)

Lyrics By: Paulo Sergio Carvalho
[Verse 1]
Wandering these empty streets tonight,
Lost in thoughts of what felt so right.
Your smile cut through the crowded space,
For a moment, time stood in place.

[Verse 2]
I tried to move, to reach your side,
But the world pulled me away, denied.
Did you see me, did you care?
Or was I never really there?

[Chorus]
Sometimes fate shows a cruel hand,
Teasing you with what could stand.
Then in a breath, it slips away,
Leaving you alone with words unsaid.

[Verse 3]
City lights don’t feel so bright,
When you’re searching for love at night.
Faces pass, but none are you,
Just strangers fading out of view.

[Verse 4]
Maybe love’s not meant for me,
Just a wish lost in the sea.
But still, I wait, still, I dream,
Hoping fate is not as mean.

[Chorus]
Sometimes fate shows a cruel hand,
Giving hope, then changing plans.
A fleeting chance, then it is gone,
Leaving you to chase a ghost till dawn.

[Saxophone Solo]

[Outro]
If I see you once again,
Will you remember what could have been?
Or will fate steal you once more,
Another love locked behind a door?

[End]
But maybe fate won’t change its mind,
Some love is meant to stay behind.
If not today, then not at all,
Just a memory left to fall.

Hand Of Fate

Lyrics By: Paulo Sergio Carvalho

I've been searching near and far,
Through crowded streets and empty bars.
But now you’re here, it feels so right,
Like I’ve known you my whole life.

Waiting for a girl like you,
To walk in and make my dreams come true.
Let me in, let me see your soul,
Hold on tight, don’t let go.

What is it about your touch,
That makes my heart race way too much?
Every word, every glance,
Feels like fate, not just a chance.

Waiting for a girl like you,
To turn the gray skies into blue.
Something about you feels so real,
Like love I’ve always meant to feel.

Maybe we met in another time,
Two lost hearts waiting to align.
Now that you’re here, I finally see,
You were always meant for me.

Waiting for a girl like you,
To make my world feel bright and new.
Let me in, let me see your soul,
Stay with me, let’s lose control.

No more searching, no more doubt,
Now I know what love’s about.
I was always waiting, always knew,
I was waiting for a girl like you.

So take my hand before it's gone,
Time moves fast, we don’t have long.
Love like this won’t wait forever,
It’s now or never let’s be together.

Waiting for a Girl Like You

Believe In What You Say

"Hungry for You" Lyrics and melody by Melissa Ritter, Produced , Vocals , instruments Ai

Hungry for You

Key West

I grew up in an ethnically diverse neighborhood in the Bronx, NYC, during a period of intense racial tension. Just getting through the day at school was a struggle. I picked up the guitar as a way to stay off the streets, and I found that music was the only thing that could transcend those barriers.  My song “Living on the Wrong Side of Town” is inspired by those early experiences.

When I tried pursuing a degree in music, I ended up switching to computer science instead. I didn’t have the confidence or self-esteem back then, and, to be honest, I didn’t want to struggle. I reflect on those decisions in my song “Making Choices.”

Many years have passed, and I’ve done well for myself. But music has always been a constant, helping me navigate through the hardest times. The difference now is that I have more life to draw from, more stories to tell.

When you write a song and truly connect to it, it becomes a piece of who you are—a reflection of your journey.

If you enjoy these arrangements (demos), please click like or follow me on SoundCloud. All the lyrics are original, and many of these songs were started years ago but only recently completed.  I own the copyrights. 

Additionally, if you’re an experienced singer in the NYC tri-state area and interested in collaborating on recording or performing my music, feel free to reach out.  I have many additional ideas for new songs in the works.

Key West

Charlz Louis

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