Mein Lied als Dank für Follower und Menschen, die meine Lieder mögen.

Vielen Dank, ich freue mich, dass dir mein Song gefällt. Jede Note ein Herzschlag, der jeden Moment ausgestrahlt wird. Danke!

Thank You

Artwork by Vladimir Kush

Written 18 years ago.... is what I'll say in ten years.

I’ve been an addict all my life long
to games I can’t win and puzzles I can’t solve
It’s been some kind of sick fascination
to find myself in impossible situations 
-
and this one is one of those
I’m a deep sea fish reaching for a desert rose
I’m a parking lot, hoping that a garden grows
I’m me and you’re you and my only way through is to divide by zero

you don’t like me much but I promise you this
if you knew me better you’d like me even less
If you could see what goes on in my thoughts
I think you’d personally lead the firing squad

but even though I wouldn’t agree
I’m so flawed, I’d assume I deserve it for something
this song just needs to be worthy of suffering 
I just want you to want something you can’t get anywhere except from me

It puts me out of sorts, but I think you’re my twin
and I ought to sue you for copyright infringement
but i’m sure at the court you’d have this winning defense:
my best is your ground floor, you do all I do and more, you’re improved at the core, so I’d best be out the door, with my obsolescence 
-
but you don’t know the thing you’ve offered
for a minute my sadness has an object
before this it hung shapeless as fog upon me
Now it’s fenced in a daydream that I can keep and smother by slow degrees
(And I guess you'd call that "sorrow laundering")

so even if it’s been in your mind
and even if there were enough time
and even if it’s true, what I swear I have seen
what you’d have to do would split you at the seams
-
it’d never be worth the risk
a dream gambled for so much less
just come clean, a daydream is all this is
some scene, from a movie we probably all saw as stupid kids

I’m sure you can tell most of this is an act
It can all go to hell, as a matter of fact
If I even thought this one could be solved
If I even thought the words could be carved
If I even thought I had something you want 
I’d ruin my life for those lottery odds.

Sorrow Laundering (Acoustic Demo)

The Truth Behind the Blues and the Crossroads Deal is an album that dives deep into the soul of the blues, where dusty roads stretch endlessly, whiskey-soaked nights linger, and every note tells a story of struggle, redemption, and mystery. Inspired by the legendary tales of bluesmen who sought more than just fame, this collection captures the haunting melodies and raw emotion of the genre’s golden era.

The Hounds Keep Coming

songforyou gram p

Over You

Wish You Were Here (For Steph Redmond)

Alas, time and space

I missed ya
in the long
time 
between
the last
time 
I saw ya
and now.

I missed ya
in the wide
open space
we went through
to get to
here.

(c) 2021, 2025 Mattie May

12-string guitar: Heather Love

Here (I missed ya!)

Rearview

Act I: The Call & The Walk marks the beginning of the journey in The Burden & The Fire saga. Blending Celtic folk melodies, acoustic textures, and a melancholic yet hopeful atmosphere, this EP captures the emotional weight of leaving home, facing the unknown, and carrying a burden far greater than oneself. Perfect for listeners who appreciate cinematic storytelling.

2. Burden of Gold

Can't Let It Burn.

Stars In My Shadow


There are stars in my shadow 
Can ya see the hallow mate?

Starts playing some notes 
I can’t see no direction or purpose
But there are devils on his skin

Lights in the desert 
But nothing shines
Only the sun in the sky

There are stars in my shadow 
Can ya see the hallow mate?

Running out of batteries 
Gotta move fast along the fret
Better pick up a bonfire man

She knows how to play cello
She knows how to play me
I hear a melody I see you gee

There are stars in my shadow 
Can ya see the hallow?
Can ya see the hallow mate?

It’s time to sing a song 
Time to sing it together
Like one like a chorus 

There are stars in my shadow 
Can ya see the hallow?
Can ya see the hallow mate?

There are stars in my shadow 
Can ya see the hallow?
Can ya see the hallow mate?

Stars In My Shadow

Cottonfield Blues is where raw emotion meets timeless sound. Deep, soulful blues with smooth guitar licks, rich storytelling, and a touch of nostalgia. Let the music take you back, one note at a time.

The Hounds Keep Coming

Cottonfield Blues

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