Dedicated to an unforgettable purple tulip.

Unforgettable You

Track from the album Self Determination
AC Record Label ©

An original song about my Uncle and friend Ciaran O'Briain, one of the last Lighthouse Keepers in Ireland. 

Lyrics

The Light you see across the bay, that’s my home where I will stay
Until the new machine, takes over my dream
And I don’t mind being here on my own, I’m at ease when I am alone
With the rugged rocks beneath me and a light above my head, it will shine

For I am the Keeper on Mizen Head, it’s a grand place, to work in
And I am the luckiest man in the world, to be stationed, in paradise

I climb the stairs and trim the Wick, sound the horn when fog is thick
For your safe navigation, back home to family
And I don’t mind the isolation at all, I paint the sky with a flock of Seagulls
My brushes keep me busy, true companions in a storm, light will shine

For I am the Keeper on Mizen Head, it’s a grand place, to work in
And I am the luckiest man in the world, to be stationed, in paradise.

Self Determination

I Am the Keeper

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Heart so empty

Woke up tangled in these sheets again, your laying next to me, 
I watch every breath you breathe 
Memories like whiskey burning slow, emotions I can't forget.  
I told myself I'd walk away, leave the fire where it lay,  
But your voice creeps in like midnight rain, pulling me back to that day


I'm fighting wars inside my head, losing ground with every word unsaid,  
Heart's a prisoner in this endless game, baby, baby, im calling out your name.

  
Oh, tears they surely flow, your arms, they won't let me go,  
Drowning in the waves of what we used to know.  
I'm breaking, shaking, trying to find my way,  
But your hold's like thunderclouds, stealing light from the day.  
Heart is broken, echoing through my soul,  
Tell me how to heal when I'm losing control.
 

Late nights staring at the ceiling cracks, your laughter fades but never dies,  
I built these walls to keep you out, but they crumble with your alibis.  
Promised I'd be stronger now, turn the page and take a bow,  
Yet here I am, replaying scenes, caught in what we could've been.

 
I'm chasing storms that never end, bending rules I can't defend,  
Soul's a battlefield, scarred and torn, wishing I was never born.

 
Oh, tears they surely flow, your arms, they won't let me go,  
Drowning in the waves of what we used to know.  
I'm breaking, shaking, trying to find my way,  
But your hold's like thunderclouds, stealing light from the day.  
Heart is broken, echoing through my soul,  
Tell me how to heal when I'm losing control.

  
Maybe one day I'll rise above, learn to trust and find real love,  
No more chains, no more lies, just me under clearer blue skies.  
But tonight, I'm still here, whispering my fears into the mirror,  
Hoping dawn will set me free, from this shattered symphony.

 
Oh, tears they surely flow (flow), your arms, they won't let me go (let me go),  
Drowning in the waves (in the waves) of what we used to know.  
I'm breaking, shaking (shaking), trying to find my way (find my way),  
But your hold's like thunderclouds stealing light from the day.  
Heart is broken, echoing through my soul (through my soul),  
I'll learn to heal, yeah, and let you go, I'll (let you go), I will (let you go)



Tell Me How To Heal

A show-tunr track with a reflective vibe. This song is about a lumberjack trying to decide whether to fall in love with a singer-dancer, or not.

Credits: Written & Produced by: Peter Lloyd 

Connect with Peter Lloyd at music@peterlloyd.com
#river water #singer-songwriter #NewMusic #PeterLloyd

Lyrics:
It doesn’t make any sense to fall in love with you 
But I’ve got no defense against those things you do 
I might as well confess—I love you, I guess…

I can't resist a pretty face
I like the way you dress
But I will never make you happy 
So let's not make a mess

I could turn your head around
And tell you pretty lies
But I will never make you happy
I see it in your eyes…

Let’s go down by the river 
Let’s go down there tonight 
Water runs on forever
Everything is sure to be all right

And should you say that you love me
Or if you say you’re my friend
It doesn’t matter what the words are
River water will never end 

© Copyright 2025 Peter Lloyd

River Water (Timber)

Broken Harbour is a raw New Zealand folk rock performance, recorded live with just voice, guitar, and the presence of a small crowd. Written in a dark, poetic style inspired by underground legends, it captures the weight of rusted harbours, silence heavier than words, and tides that never forget.

The song blends Kiwi authenticity with existential poetry, echoing the raw acoustic tradition of indie folk while keeping a modern edge. You can hear the intimacy of the bar, the creak of the guitar strings.

For fans of live acoustic sessions, indie folk rock, and songs that sound like they were pulled straight from a late-night set in Wellington or Dunedin, this track brings an unfiltered, emotional experience.


Broken Harbour

Secret Shadows

Letters in the Dark

[Verse 1]
I wrote you a letter
but the ink ran thin
like the silence between us
where the hurt’s been living in

Your coat still hangs
like a ghost in the hall
I touch the sleeve gently
and it says nothing at all

[Pre-Chorus]
I keep your memory
in a glass by the bed
sip it down slowly
like the words we never said

[Chorus]
Oh! love is bitter love is sweet
like cherry wine that stains my teeth
I drink it just to feel you near
a bruise a prayer a shadow here
Oh! love’s a letter never sent
folded corners paper bent—
and in the dark I call your name
but nothing ever answers back the same

[Verse 2]
I see you in strangers
the tilt of their smile
but it fades like a flicker
like the moon after miles—
the nights are too quiet
the mornings too long
I hum our old verses
but they don’t make a song

[Pre-Chorus]
Your absence lingers
like a hand on my chest
pressing so softly
but it won’t let me rest

[Chorus]
Oh! love is bitter love is sweet
like cherry wine that stains my teeth
I drink it just to feel you near
a bruise a prayer a shadow here
Oh! love’s a letter never sent
folded corners paper bent—
and in the dark I call your name
but nothing ever answers back the same

[Bridge]
Would you forgive me
if I never let go—
would you still haunt me
just to tell me so—
every word I wrote
is a scar on the page
bleeding with silence
burning with age

[Final Chorus]
Oh! love is bitter love is sweet
like cherry wine that stains my teeth
I drink it just to feel you near
a bruise a prayer a shadow here
Oh! love’s a letter never sent
folded corner paper bent
and in the dark I call your name
but nothing ever answers back the same

[Outro]
So goodnight my dear—
goodnight my ghost
You were the wound
and the cure I wanted most

Letters in the Dark

Devotion — the torch we carry, even in the dark.
A flame of endurance and quiet strength, rooted in the UK’s soulful tradition.

This track is part of my Virtues Series – inspired by Giuseppe Galli’s thoughts on social virtues.
Each piece is created together with a different artist, giving voice and sound to a human quality that connects us.

Devotion is not sacrifice — it is presence.
To hear when someone speaks,
to see when someone is here,
to breathe with the moment.

I am deeply grateful to share this virtue with @peter-black-8 — whose sound, skill and generosity shaped this piece.
His production has given the words a body of fire and quiet grace.

✨ More virtues will follow — each with a different artist, each with its own voice.

If this track resonates, feel free to share or comment — connection is the heart of this series.




Devotion

No Crown, No Gold

Look At Us Now

My goal is to be the first real international artist. I compose and create songs in all languages, style and around the local culture! You want to see your Country/Language represented? Dm me!

Mon objectif est de devenir le premier vrai artiste international. Je compose et crée des chansons dans toutes les langues, tous les styles et adaptées à toutes les cultures locales ! Vous voulez voir votre pays/langue représenté ? Envoyez-moi un message !

Mi objetivo es ser el primer verdadero artista internacional. ¡Compongo y creo canciones en todos los idiomas, estilos y adaptadas a las culturas locales! ¿Quieres ver a tu país/idioma representado? ¡Envíame un mensaje!

Broken Harbour

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