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I am Home

A gritty funky blues track. About looking at one's own life from the point of view of 'what I am doing with the time I have?' This is how it goes:

What am I to do with the death bed blues?
You don’t want to be in my shoes
But you don’t get to choose
Win or lose…It’s going to happen to you….
That’s why we get those,
yes we all get those death bed, dead time blues

So what ya going to do, With the life you live
Have you got something for him, 
something to give,  
Anything to live for, something to be forgiven for
I’ll open the door, just for you, 
when you get the death bed blues

When the time comes don’t run, 
there’s nowhere to run, 
You can’t run out on a deal that’s been done
You start breathing heavy 
when the process has begun,
laugh till you pass…..I'll be there with you, 
when you get those death bed..
dead time blues

When I get them too, 
I buy something new….
Avoid the fact, that it will be back
If it’s me next, I slip away on a pretext,
but oh no, when you’re due,
no hiding from the death bed
Dead time blues

I got the Death bed blues, yes I do
I'm slimming to be beautiful just for you
Maybe you will pass me by, tell me some lies
So I can avoid that end time bad news
It’s going to happen to me too…
I get the Death bed
Death bed dead time blues

Oh keep me out of that depressing room, that undressing room, where you loom
Where you lose your bloom, 
and just whose tune you was singing to, 
and who pointed to the moon, 
said you might not be breathing soon
That’s why we get those death bed, dead time blues

But I suspect, even though I'm wrecked
that I should have checked in before I check out,
grab my drink before I'm chucked out, 
but I messed about, just to get paid, laid, 
then I was splayed, I'm on the floor,
I am no more, it’s nothing new,
I have the Death bed, dead time blues

no one wants to be kept in check, or henpecked,
find away without fear,
have some respect,
who knows what’s correct in this crazy world that’s a cult or sect,
that no one suspects they’re caught in it too…
no wonder we all get those death bed, dead time blues

it’s the end of time, it’s the end of the line
the end of me and the end of mine
it’s your last chance to shine,
the way we live is a crime,
if you don’t do what you’re here to do
I can assure you, 
You’ll get the death bed, dead time blues

I got the Death bed blues, yes I do
I'm slimming to be beautiful just for you
Maybe you will pass me by, tell me some lies
So I can avoid that end time bad news
It’s going to happen to me too…
I get the Death bed
Death bed dead time blues
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Original Lyrics: Cameron Watson

Death Bed, Dead Time Blues

Bis zwanzig war die Welt ’ne bunte Leinwand,
Erster Kuss, erste Liebe, alles fest in meiner Hand.
Dann zehn Jahre grau und schwer wie Beton,
Ich schau nicht zurück. War so. Ist so. Geht schon.

Düsseldorf, Neubeginn, die Straßen voller Licht,
Sinn gefunden, Mut und Kraft – ich liebe mich.
Kinder? Hätt’ ich gern, bin spät dran, noch ist nix vorbei 
Freunde sind Familie, wir steh’n zusammen, du und ich dabei

Ich leb bunt, ich leb chaotisch, nicht zu ernst, nein
Die Welt genießen, tanzen, spüren, Sonnenschein
Herzschlag treiben, jede Sekunde voll entfacht
Alles leben, alles lieben, bis der Morgen wieder lacht

Beruflich angekommen, menschlich auch am Ziel,
Freunde, Liebe, Mukke – das ist mein Ventil.
Sturm und Wind? Wir tanzen drüber, leicht wie Luft,
Beats und Lichter um uns – das ist meine Sucht.

Düsseldorf, Neubeginn, ein neuer Sinn entsteht,
Mich neu erfunden, Energie, die niemals vergeht.
Viel erreicht, Manches noch im Werden, der Weg bleibt frei,
Freunde sind Familie, wir steh’n zusammen – du und ich dabei.

Ich leb’ bunt, ich leb’ chaotisch, nicht zu ernst, nein
Die Welt genießen, tanzen, spüren, Sonnenschein
Herzschlag treiben, jede Sekunde voll entfacht
Alles leben, alles lieben, bis der Morgen wieder lacht

Bunt wie der Himmel nach dem Regen 
Chaotisch wie Gedanken, die mich bewegen
Nicht zu ernst, sonst geht’s nicht gut
Ich nehm alles mit, jede Sekunde, jeden Mood

Ich leb’ bunt, ich leb’ chaotisch, nicht zu ernst, nein
Die Welt genießen, tanzen, spüren, Sonnenschein
Träume fliegen, Flammen tanzen durch die Nacht,
Alles jetzt, alles hier, bis der Morgen wieder lacht.

Alles bunt, alles frei, bis der Tag erwacht,
Alles Herz, alles Leben, bis der Morgen wieder lacht.

Düsseldorf (Soul)

A wounded prayer rising from the ashes of betrayal, forgiveness carved in soul and fire.

Prayin' For You

(Intro)
Let's find a world that's fresh and new, something more than what we've been through, I know it's what my spirit wants, and I hope it's what your heart does too.

(Verse 1)
Our time on earth isn't guaranteed, so I choose to be more than just a friend, I feel a magical connection we can transcend, if we just let our cautious walls mend.

(Pre-Chorus)
So is romance just a temporary fire, or an endless and enduring desire?, I'll give you everything that I possess, if you'll just dare to answer me with yes.

(Chorus)
Is passion just a physical design, or the sacred bridge where our two souls align?, Tell me what your perfect evening holds in view, 'cause I want to build that world just for me, just for you.

(Verse 2)
We'll cook a meal by candle glow, with quiet words and wine that flows, then dance beneath a ceiling made of stars, and heal each other's hidden scars.

(Bridge)
Just skin on skin in a shared embrace, completely lost in time and space, we'll greet the sun with morning light, and fall back asleep holding on so tight.

(Outro)
You'll wake to breakfast made for you, with sticky syrup, sweet and new, no napkin needed in our bed, I'll taste the essence of our love instead, yeah I'm a passionate partner, through and through, and I want to have it all with you.

(Pre-Chorus Reprise)
So is romance just a temporary fire, or an endless and enduring desire?, I'll give you everything that I possess, if you'll just dare to answer me with yes.

(Chorus Reprise)
Is passion just a physical design, or the sacred bridge where our two souls align?, Tell me what your perfect evening holds in view, 'cause I want to build that world just for me, just for you.


Lyrics By: S.H. Sydness - Crunchy Creations - 2025



Just For You

My songs often dwell on the possible dark futures, but today’s world also offers abundant reasons for hope.  Medical innovation is saving lives, renewable energy is reshaping economies, endangered species are recovering, and ordinary people continue to show extraordinary kindness.  These developments remind us that progress and empathy are not only possible but already happening—offering a real counterpoint to despair and a foundation on which a more hopeful future can grow.

“Good News” is a chilled and positive upbeat jazz/r’n’b celebration of human progress and everyday kindness, turning real-world advances into a musical sunrise of hope.  Images of solar fields, children laughing by restored rivers, and tigers roaming recovering forests highlight tangible environmental and social achievements, while the chorus—“hope is on the move, the world keeps proving what people can do”—underscores the power of collective action and small acts of love.  The message of the song is that despite the world’s troubles, compassion, innovation and resilience are steadily creating a better future.


Good News: A Snapshot of Positive Change Around the World
1. Health & Medicine
Eradication Progress – 
Global health campaigns continue to shrink the reach of deadly diseases. Polio is now endemic in only two countries, and cases of Guinea worm disease have dropped from millions in the 1980s to fewer than a few dozen today.

Medical Breakthroughs – 
Advances in mRNA technology (first showcased in COVID-19 vaccines) are now being applied to experimental vaccines for malaria, HIV and certain cancers, promising dramatic improvements in global health in the coming decade.

2. Climate & Environment
Rapid Growth of Renewable Energy – 
Solar and wind power have become the cheapest sources of electricity in most regions. 2024 saw record global installations of clean energy, with many countries already surpassing targets once set for 2030.

Rewilding & Species Recovery – Conservation projects are bringing species back from the brink: wild tiger numbers are rising in India and Nepal, European bison herds are expanding across the continent, and whales are slowly recovering in several oceans.

Youth-led Action – 
Grassroots movements are driving local governments and cities to adopt ambitious climate adaptation plans, turning awareness into tangible policies.

3. Technology & Innovation
Clean-Tech Acceleration – 
Breakthroughs in battery storage and green hydrogen are making carbon-free transport and industry increasingly viable.

Accessible Knowledge – 
Digital tools and open-source education platforms now allow millions to gain skills and degrees regardless of geography or income, widening opportunities and lifting communities.

4. Society & Human Rights
Global Poverty Decline – 
Though challenges remain, the share of people living in extreme poverty has fallen dramatically over the past three decades, and targeted microfinance and education programs continue to reduce inequality in many regions.

Advances in Gender Equality – 
More girls are completing secondary school worldwide than at any point in history, and women’s participation in politics and business leadership is steadily rising.

Grassroots Peace Efforts – 
Local mediation projects from Colombia to Kenya show how communities can defuse conflict and build lasting peace from the ground up.

5. Acts of Everyday Kindness
Beyond statistics, countless stories of human generosity surface each day: neighbors organizing food drives after disasters, volunteers tutoring children in underserved areas, and individuals quietly caring for the elderly or marginalized.  These unsung acts knit societies together and prove that compassion remains a powerful force.

GOOD NEWS

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The joy of my awareness 
Is the expansion  
of my soul 
as my Crimson is 
being shown. 
The world is seen 
Through what I know. 
The question is, 
“Do I have the acceptance 
To see this humility?” 
To listen and understand 
My true calamity. 
To nurture and heal 
my sub personalities. 
Developed through 
my traumatic reality. 
I pray for the grace 
in me.  
The knowledge to see. 
The safety from wisdom. 
To touch the soul 
in me. 
The intrinsic leaping 
of a continuous spirit 
through eternity. 
Not tied to the past 
as I am allowed  
to stare 
at other’s happy atmosphere. 
While I continue  
to make myself plead 
this ephemeral sorrow 
that is strangling me. 
Why don’t I understand 
That this psycho-drama 
can be 
my Brahma. 
No more self-casted upon 
or blame mama. 
I am surrounded by 
the love of God. 
This glimpse of salvation 
Leads me away 
from my own destructive 
reservations. 
I am not the saboteur  
of my own life today. 
The resounding love 
surrounds me 
as I sit 
and meditate 
and pray. 
The ecumenical  
Joy of awareness. 
Just for today. 
Grant me the willingness, 
for my spirit to stay. 
The depth of my perception 
needs to become 
greater than  
any subjugation. 
For my spirit to become free 
in the complications 
of the world I see. 
I will not cut 
And watch myself bleed. 
I know that love 
Is my path 
To be freed.

The Expansion of My Soul

Places Left Behind

Don't give me nothin 
I don't need
Tired of suffering
Being your friend is hard you see

I've tried to survive 
You know I've tried 
But this is something 
I no longer can deny

The sweetness is gone
from your sweet potato pie
Christmas  won't be the same
No matter how hard we try

I'm calling this done
I'm not even gonna fight
You can have your new St. Nick
To you and him I bid you good night 

The sweetness is gone
from your sweet potato pie
Christmas  won't be the same
No matter how hard we try

I'm calling this done
I'm not even gonna fight
You can have your new St. Nick
To you and him I bid you good night 

The sweetness is gone
from your sweet potato pie
Christmas  won't be the same
No matter how hard we try

The sweetness is gone

The sweetness is goooone!

Heavy Head Music (ASCAP)

Bah Humbug! Xmas 2025 – Album Description
Forget jingle bells and mistletoe kisses—Bah Humbug! Xmas 2025 is the anti-holiday soundtrack for anyone burned out on fake cheer, emotional labor, and seasonal dysfunction. Delivered with biting wit and soul-deep honesty, this album unwraps the uglier truths of the season: failed relationships, unmet expectations, and the bold decision to put yourself first.

With lyrics like “The sweetness is gone from your sweet potato pie” and “Go find yourself another main squeeze / This Christmas is all about me,” this isn’t your grandma’s holiday album—unless your grandma’s in therapy and cutting toxic people out of her life.

Blending melancholic melodies, sarcastic soul, and a dash of post-breakup bravado, Bah Humbug! is both a middle finger and a freedom song wrapped in tinsel. For anyone who’s ever sat through Christmas dinner gritting their teeth—this one’s for you.

The Sweetness Is Gone - Carlena Shawshank

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