dark pop

Life Hits Back

Michigan Artists

Copy of Your Mix 7

More Than a Friend

First Last Time

Last Train To Nowhere

Caffeine

dead2me

Momma said in order to win at it imma have to lose

MOMMA SAID

A raw look at love and effort—this track calls out the gap between words and actions. It’s about showing up fully, demanding real commitment, and holding space for the grind that love actually requires. No fluff, no sugarcoating—just truth about giving your all and expecting the same in return.
If you’ve ever felt like you gave everything and got less back, this one’s for you. Real talk about presence over promises, and love as a two-way street.

What You Bring

Begrimed, feat. "Slappy Slim" & "Here's Johnny"

The Magic Conch

Right Here, Right Now—a raw, unfiltered anthem born from grit and fire. This track is my battle cry, forged in late nights and hard-won scars, blending thunderous 808s, sitar plucks, and tabla rolls with infused hooks and relentless energy. It’s about seizing the moment, shattering limits, and moving like truth in a world that lies. From the stomping call-and-response to the glitchy harmonies, every beat hits like a pulse of defiance. This isn’t just music—it’s my bloodline, my vow, my now. Stream it, feel it, live it.

Right Here, Right Now

A song written for the No Kings march held on October 18, 2025

Lyrics
[verse]
An old vet lays at the overpass.
Gallon of milk, by his head.
P.T.S.D… bites him fast.
While he sleeps on a concrete bed.

Ice! is forming everywhere.
Black, blue and camouflage.
Who they grab, they just don't care.
It's political sabotage.


[chorus]
Remember!  There's strength in masses!
This king is fake!  tarnished bronze!
Eliminate!  right-wing fascists!
We are America's pawns! America's pawns!


[verse]
Give the rich, more tax cuts.
Keepin' 'em happy is the goal.
You see, cheaters have no guts.
Nor do they have a soul.

When you need a little aid.
Some help up off the floor.
No matter how long you pray.
They always punish the poor.


[chorus]
Remember!  There's strength in masses!
This king is fake!  tarnished bronze!
Eliminate!  right-wing fascists!
We are America's pawns!  America's pawns!


[verse]
Media spews worthless news.
Lies from corporate owners.
Pushing right-wing views.
Plus those of crooked donors.

They love their guns, it's crystal clear
While our kids get shot and bleed.
Losing power is their only fear.
Their DNA drips with greed.


[chorus]
Remember!  There's strength in masses!
[background chanted] No Kings!

This king is fake! tarnished bronze!
[background chanted] No Kings!

Eliminate!  right-wing fascists!
[background chanted] No Kings!

We are America's pawns!  America's pawns!


[solo: guitar]


[ chorus ]
Remember!  There's strength in masses!
[background yelled] No Kings!

This king is fake! tarnished bronze!
[background yelled] No Kings!

Eliminate!  right-wing fascists!
[background yelled] No Kings!

We are America's pawns!  America's pawns!

[all yell] No Kings!

Words written by Roger L. Smith
Music & Vocals by Suno.com

© Copyright Roger L. Smith & Ironically Insipid Records, 2025

America's Pawns (No Kings)

The song “FOREVER” celebrates lifelong love and devotion. It tells the story of two people who have shared life’s ups and downs, finding strength and joy in each other. Time may pass and appearances may change, but their bond remains unbreakable — a timeless promise of forever, built on trust, warmth, and shared dreams.


LYRIC

Intro

Morning light upon your face,
Every moment feels like grace.
Hand in hand, we chase the days,
Time can’t steal what we’ve embraced.

Verse

We’ve been laughing through the years,
Turning troubles into cheers.
Every step has brought us near,
To the love that keeps us here.

Pre-Chorus

If the world should fade away,
I’d still want you every day.

Chorus

Forever, I’ll stay with you,
Every dream we chase comes true.
We’ll grow old but never tired,
Hearts on fire, hearts inspired.
Forever, it’s you and me,
That’s the way it’s meant to be.

Verse 

Every wrinkle tells a tale,
Every storm we’ve set the sail.
Through the highs and through the lows,
Love’s the only truth we know.

Pre-Chorus

Even when the night is long,
We’ll keep singing our own song.

Chorus

Forever, I’ll stay with you,
Every dream we chase comes true.
We’ll grow old but never tired,
Hearts on fire, hearts inspired.
Forever, it’s you and me,
That’s the way it’s meant to be.

Bridge

Love’s the anchor, love’s the flame,
Through the years it stays the same.
If I had one vow to make,
It’s forever, no mistake.

Chorus

Forever, I’ll stay with you,
Every dream we chase comes true.
We’ll grow old but never tired,
Hearts on fire, hearts inspired.
Forever, it’s you and me,
That’s the way it’s meant to be.

outro

Forever

An early-morning porch song about choosing peace over the chase.
For everyone who’s been through fire and still found a way to sit still and be grateful.



Back Porch Reflections

The song “Are you okay” reflects a hope for what humanity could be if we all cared a little more. It’s about truly seeing each other’s hidden struggles, reaching out with empathy, and offering support instead of silence. If we listened, stayed present, and carried each other’s burdens, the world would be a far kinder and safer place.

ARE YOU OKAY ?


LYRIC 

Intro

I see the weight you try to hide, but it’s written in your eyes…

⸻

Verse 
Every smile feels like a mask
Holding back what you can’t ask
I can feel your silence loud
But you don’t have to stand so proud

⸻

Pre-Chorus
Tell me what you’re going through
I’m right here, I’ll carry you

⸻

Chorus
Are you okay? Can you hear me calling?
Don’t fade away when the night is falling
I’ll be the voice that breaks your pain
I’ll stand beside you, say my name
Are you okay, are you okay now?

⸻

Verse 
You’ve been fighting with your mind
Chasing peace you cannot find
But you don’t have to run away
I’ll be the light to guide your way

⸻

Pre-Chorus
Tell me what you’re going through
I’m right here, I’ll carry you

⸻

Chorus
Are you okay? Can you hear me calling?
Don’t fade away when the night is falling
I’ll be the voice that breaks your pain
I’ll stand beside you, say my name
Are you okay, are you okay now?

⸻

Bridge
Don’t hide behind the walls you’ve made
I’ll stay until the fear has faded
You don’t have to face it all alone

⸻

Final Chorus
Are you okay? Can you hear me calling?
Don’t fade away when the night is falling
I’ll be the voice that breaks your pain
I’ll stand beside you, say my name
Are you okay, are you okay now?

⸻

Outro
Are you okay… are you okay now…

Are you okay

Joe: lyrics/vocals, guitar, keyboards
Hear Joe (Joseph Olsson) here,
http://on.soundcloud.com/66JbzaFR6lzjlcJspD
Rob: bass


Well, I'm no Galileo, but I can see the skies 
And I'm no Martin Luther. I got no ninety-five

It's just me. Can't you see I belong here…now move aside. 
It's just me. Let me be as I'm sailing…History’s tide.

Well, I'm no Mickey Mantle, I never liked Monroe.
And I'm no Picasso. Atta boy, Pablo.

I feel it coming marching on by. 
I feel it coming the flood of time.

Well, I'm no Marco Polo. But I have a pool. 
And I'm no Elvis Presley, but I'll keep it cool.

Move Aside

I turned my mental health crisis into your 3-minute comedy special.
This one’s for everyone who’s ever smiled in a story while falling apart behind the screen.  No fake it ‘til the fade-to-black. 

Laugh Track for a Breakdown

You’ve never heard folk like this before — raw, honest, and wrapped in soul. One man stands exposed, asking for forever.
This is "I Stand in Front of You" - (My Heart, My Soul, My Forever) — a heartfelt folk ballad blending acoustic intimacy with deep gospel warmth.
Inspired by the vocal stylings of Myles Smith and the emotional grit of old southern soul, this track captures what it means to truly lay your heart on the line.
With stripped-back instrumentation and lyrical honesty, it’s a love story told the way folk was meant to be: real, vulnerable, and unforgettable.
If you’ve ever loved someone so deeply it changed your soul — this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen on your favorite platform:
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SoundCloud: @keith-jones-281413858
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KeithJones-xs1jr
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Support the artist: paypal.me/KeithJonesTorquayQLD

Lyrics
I Stand in Front of You

Yeah-yeah, oh, oh-oh, oh
I have been told you will know, go with the flow
Yeah-yeah, oh, oh-oh, oh
I need to know that you will never go, you will stay

When I am with you I feel the real
You make me believe it is for a lifetime
I can see my future in your eyes
Tell me this is for life

I stand in front of you just a man
This man is in love with you, heart exposed
I am asking you to love me a lifetime long
My heart and soul is wrapped up in you
Our souls wrapped together through and through
Nothing surer I belong to you
I can see all our life in your eyes so blue

Yeah-yeah, oh, oh-oh, oh
I have been told you will know, go with the flow
Yeah-yeah, oh, oh-oh, oh
I need to know that you will never go, you will stay

I stand in front of you just a man
This man is in love with you, heart exposed
I am asking you to love me a lifetime long
My heart and soul is wrapped up in you
Our souls wrapped together through and through
Nothing surer I belong to you
I can see all our life in your eyes so blue

I have never felt a love like this
My heart is in your hands take care of it
It beats for you and always will
This is a love my heart and soul will fill

I stand in front of you just a man
This man is in love with you, heart exposed
I am asking you to love me a lifetime long
My heart and soul is wrapped up in you
Our souls wrapped together through and through
Nothing surer I belong to you
I can see all our life in your eyes so blue

Yeah-yeah, oh, oh-oh, oh
I have been told you will know, go with the flow
Yeah-yeah, oh, oh-oh, oh
I need to know that you will never go, you will stay
Tell me it is so, I love you

Keywords
raw folk, soul rich ballad, exposed emotion, heartfelt acoustic, gospel warmth, stripped-back love song, timeless devotion, southern soul influence, intimate storytelling, acoustic honesty, heart on the line, folk with feeling, vulnerable vocals, real love lyrics, one-man folk story

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I Stand In Front of You

I Stand in Front of You - (My Heart, My Soul, My Forever)

street cat by Nova J

[Verse 1]
What’s your life like?
Flirting with your green eyes
Captivating me
Seducing me
I’m your slave 
This feral mind of mine
How it wanders, how it churns
These wild thoughts keep swirling
How they simmer, how they burn

[Chorus]
What it must be like…
To be a street cat…
To wander…
To roam…
To be free…

Ooh ooh

[Vers 2]
I fear for you
I don’t want your life to be hard
You take a drink and I feel chosen
But only for a moment before you run away 
You belong to no one
You are possessed by no one
You are sworn to no one 

[Chorus]
What it must be like…
To be a street cat…
To wander…
To roam…
To be free…

Ooh ooh

[Bridge]
The sun is finally shining
After two long weeks of rain
I even caught myself smiling
Like the old me again
But the storm always returns
And the wind always blows
My restless mind
These thoughts never slow

[Chorus]
What it must be like…
To be a street cat…
To wander…
To roam…
To be free…

Ooh ooh 

[Outro]
I try to sit quiet
I try to sit calm
Typhoons and tempests
Spiraling on (and on, and on)
Spiraling on (and on, and on)
Spiraling on (and on, and on)
Spiraling on (and on, and on)
Spiraling on (and on, and on)
Spiraling on (and on, and on)
Spiraling on (and on, and on)
Spiraling on (and on, and on)

street cat

The Source Hip-Hop Hits Vol. 4

The Light

"Photosynthesis"
Written and performed by Saba
Featuring Jean Deaux
Produced by Phoelix and Saba
Guitar by Jameson Brenner
Additional vocals by Phoelix
Mixed and mastered by Matt Wheeler in Chicago, IL

Bucket List Project

Photosynthesis (Feat. Jean Deaux) [Prod. by Phoelix and Saba]

Angry Too by Lola Blanc, 2019. Produced by Bleu McAuley.

Angry Too

Rappin 4-Tay Problems (Dangerous Minds Soundtrack)

Not here to chase charts—I speak what I live.
 No fake hype, no watered-down vibes.
One voice. One vision. No apologies. Michigan artist blending raw lyrics with dark beats.

Laugh Track for a Breakdown

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