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**SoundCloud Description: Save Planet Earth from Global Warming**  

The clock is ticking, and the stakes have never been higher. Our planet is in crisis, and global warming is the greatest threat we face. This isn’t just an environmental issue—it’s a fight for our survival. The Earth is our home, and it’s burning. Rising temperatures, melting ice caps, devastating wildfires, and catastrophic storms are no longer distant warnings—they’re our reality. If we don’t act now, we risk losing everything. This is a call to action. We must save Planet Earth before it’s too late.  

The science is clear. Human activity—burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial pollution—is driving climate change at an unprecedented rate. The Earth’s temperature is rising faster than ever, and the consequences are dire. Sea levels are rising, threatening coastal cities and communities. Species are going extinct at an alarming rate. Crops are failing, and water is becoming scarce. This isn’t a problem for future generations to solve—it’s happening right now, and it’s on us to fix it.  

But here’s the thing: we still have time. We still have the power to change the course of history. But we need to act fast, and we need to act together. This isn’t about politics or profit—it’s about survival. It’s about protecting the only home we have. As the great environmentalist Jane Goodall once said, *“What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.”* Every action counts. Every voice matters.  

We need to demand change from our leaders. Governments and corporations must prioritize renewable energy, invest in sustainable practices, and commit to reducing carbon emissions. But change starts with us. We can make a difference in our daily lives—by reducing waste, conserving energy, supporting eco-friendly businesses, and holding those in power accountable. As Greta Thunberg said, *“No one is too small to make a difference.”*  

The fight against global warming is also a fight for justice. The communities hit hardest by climate change are often those who have contributed the least to the problem. Low-income neighborhoods, indigenous peoples, and developing nations are bearing the brunt of the crisis. We must stand with them, amplify their voices, and ensure that the solutions we pursue are equitable and inclusive.  

This is our moment to rise up and protect the planet. We owe it to ourselves, to future generations, and to every living creature that calls Earth home. As the poet Wendell Berry said, *“The Earth is what we all have in common.”* It’s our shared responsibility to safeguard it.  

So let’s get to work. Let’s plant trees, clean up our oceans, and push for policies that prioritize the planet over profit. Let’s educate ourselves and others, and inspire action in every corner of the globe. Let’s show the world that we care, that we’re willing to fight, and that we won’t back down.  

The time to act is now. The Earth is crying out for help, and we must answer the call. Together, we can turn the tide. Together, we can save our planet.  

#SaveThePlanet #ClimateAction #GlobalWarming #FightForEarth #NoPlanetB

Café of Broken Dreams.

I keep going on red.....
I Stood Waiting by songwriter Edwin H. Balder
At the crossroads, I stood waiting…
(waiting)…waiting…
Every path a story, every step debating....(ooooh yea)....
I was twenty-three with a suitcase dream,
A one-way ticket and a heart too keen.
The city lights whispered, "Come and see,"
But the shadows answered, "What will you be?"
I met a woman with a laugh like rain,
She held my hand through the joy and pain.
But the road called louder, and I had to go,
Left her standing in the afterglow.
At the crossroads, I stood waiting,
Every path a story, every step debating.
Do I chase the fire or let it fade away?
Do I build the life or the dream I’ve made today?
At the crossroads, I found my way,
Through the broken nights and the brighter days.
Every turn a lesson, every step a fight,
At the crossroads, I learned to write my life.
Years rolled by like a freight train’s song,
Somewhere between the right and wrong.
I built a home, then watched it fall,
Heard the echoes through the empty hall.
A child’s laughter, a fleeting sound,
A love that slipped through the cracks unbound.
But the crossroads whispered, "You’re still here,
The story’s yours, the end is near."
At the crossroads, I stood waiting,
Every path a story, every step debating.
Do I chase the fire or let it fade away?
Do I build the life or the dream I’ve made today?
At the crossroads, I found my way,
Through the broken nights and the brighter days.
Every turn a lesson, every step a fight,
At the crossroads, I learned to write my life.
Now I see the threads I’ve sewn,
The seeds I’ve planted, the unknown.
The crossroads aren’t just a place to choose,
They’re the moments where we win or lose.
And every scar, every tear, every line,
Is a map of where I’ve been, a sign.
So here I stand, with the years behind,
A heart still searching, a soul still kind.
The crossroads stretch in every direction,
A tapestry of love and imperfection.
I’ll take the path that feels like home,
Where the light is soft, and I’m not alone.
For every ending is a start anew,
At the crossroads, I’ll find the truth.
At the crossroads, I stood waiting,
Every path a story, every step debating.
Do I chase the fire or let it fade away?
Do I build the life or the dream I’ve made today?
At the crossroads, I found my way,
Through the broken nights and the brighter days.
Every turn a lesson, every step a fight,
At the crossroads, I learned to write my life.
At the crossroads, I stood waiting…
(waiting)…waiting…
Every path a story, every step debating....(ooooh yea)....


Link to more of our Singer/songwriter style hits you can cover into fame because of your take!

https://soundcloud.com/edwin-balder/sets/best-new-folk-americana?si=04e0155163644977b37cf8c0a04f3c53&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

All Rights Reserved Edwin H. Balder
Thanks so much to my band: Hot Cookie
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I Stood Waiting by Hot Cookie

Are We There Yet

It's been awhile now but,
I miss you so,
I have to admit,
it was so hard to see you go, 
And now I wish you could see me grow,
laugh at the jokes only you know
but every now and then,
I still see your glow 
And oh I know, one day,
I'll get back to your soul.
...
...

but until then I've gotta roll
this life it takes quite a toll
and we just keep digging the hole
with hearts black as coal,
our minds are clouded,
dividing like poles.

but still I stroll,
shed light on the cold
through shadows and scrolls
looking for signs
in the cracks and the folds
in the way thunder rolls
or how the wind scolds—
and sometimes I swear
I can hear your prose.
In a way only love knows.

Well they say grief gets light,
because it makes you grow.
I say love is all we know—
it's rhythm steals the show.
through every rhyme and flow,
your voice still echoes.
Carrying your tone
through  every high and low...

Some days I feel hollow,
like you’re too far to follow,
a constant reminder,
it's time we borrow.

So I create in your eyes,
I seek love not lies.
with harmony not aye aye's
because at the end of the day,
a mother's love never dies.

Yeah, Mama, I miss you so
All I ever wanted
was to convince you
But timing became an issue
What I'd give for a redo
and in time maybe that's what I'll do,
'til then I'll just write these songs,
to remember you.

A.I.O.U.

Sonlight

[Intro – Spoken]
The light is ash.
The throne is rust.
And every god you feared...
feared me first.

[Verse 1]
I crawl from stone with iron breath
Crowned in flame, I deal in death
No prayers reach where I reside
Just smoke and blood and saints who lied

[Pre-Chorus A]
Your god won’t answer.
He never did.
But I’ve heard every scream
that silence hid.

[Chorus A]
I am the rust on your sacred blade
The voice in the dark that won’t fade
I am the crack in your holy vow
You belong to me now

[Verse 2]
I walked through fire, through rot and bone
I built my kingdom from your throne
I bless your sins, I brand your skin
I never lose. I always win.

[Pre-Chorus B]
This world is mine.
The stars obey.
They burned their wings
To light my way.

[Chorus B]
I am the ghost in your burning dream
The echo that tears through every scream
I am the oath you can’t disavow
You belong to me now

[Bridge – Spoken / Chanted]
Kneel in ash.
Speak in rust.
The only truth...
is broken trust.

[Chorus – Final / Refrain]
I am the rust on your sacred blade
The voice in the dark that won’t fade
I am the crack in your holy vow
You belong to me now
You belong to me now

[Outro – Whispered / Glitch]
Throne of rust…
Ash to dust…
Belial comes…
Belial trusts...



Belial: Throne of Rust

WATER TO WINE
 
Words & Music: Goff Johnson
Vocals: Todd J McLean
Keyboards & Rhythm Guitar: Goff Johnson
Drums and Hammond Organ: Kat Hendrix
Lead Guitar: Tim Porter
 
Mixed and Mastered by Kat Hendrix at Absolute Time Studios, Vancouver, May 2025
 
About the Song

"Water to Wine" is a song about the appeal of perfection we often see online, contrasted with the seemingly unremarkable and ordinary lives that most of us lead. It’s a reflection on the emotional toll that comes from chasing validation through likes and follower counts— and the emptiness that can follow when the spotlight fades.

Our value, though, goes far deeper than what shows up on a screen and authenticity holds more power than appearances. Take a deep breath and if we look up from the scroll and take a brave look at the world — and each other — we might find something much more real!

Behind the Song (from Goff Johnson)

Ironically, while the message of the track talks about isolation and the cost of surface-level connection, the making of Water to Wine was the exact opposite of that! It came to life through collaboration with the incredibly talented Todd J McLean, who, in addition to his awesome vocals, and red-hot music connections, also created the cover art (Woman in Yellow Chair) for the track! The overall result is something far richer than either of us could have created alone.

Working together brought depth, direction, and new energy to the song — proof that the best things happen when we connect for real. No filters, just music, shared purpose, and mutual trust!

Final Notes (from Todd)

This is my first collaboration on SoundCloud. I could not have been more fortunate than to work with Goff Johnson, an immensely talented singer/songwriter/musician. When I first came across Goff, I listened to his entire Stories of Stardust album end-to-end and I was so impressed with this concept and significant body of work. I highly recommend checking it out on Goff’s SoundCloud page. https://soundcloud.com/goff-johnson/sets/stories-of-stardust?si=9db35566a42747b9b63a5780334f67ea&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Although Water to Wine is not part of Goff’s Stardust series, it is nonetheless a beautifully written song and it’s been a privilege for me to sing it. Besides, I love to sing the Blues. Thank you so much, Goff!

We owe a huge shout-out to both Kat Hendrix, a master musician and our producer, and Tim Porter, a virtuoso on guitar. It is a real privilege to work with these West coast legends.

Lyrics: 

Verse 1
Someone wrote a playbook for perfection 
with lives of photo ops, their outtakes seldom seen 
today a star, the next you’re a pariah 
“Be Kind” they say, but that ain’t what they mean 
 
Chorus: 
Well I never watched the water turn to wine, 
and i never took a flower out of the desert, 
but i walked until my feet bled, and I looked until I was blind, 
and I reached out for a hand to hold in mine 
 
Verse 2 
Well there’s nothing quite as quiet as “the silence” 
after fame has passed, so flashbulb fast, away 
and i wonder if it really makes a difference 
cos the next in line wait for their time, to shine but not to stay”

Chorus: 
Well I never watched the water turn to wine, 
and i never took a flower out of the desert, 
but i walked until my feet bled, and I looked until I was blind, 
and I reached out for a hand to hold in mine

Cover Art: Woman in Yellow Chair, Todd J McLean

All rights reserved

Water to Wine

Music: Janne Hennie & Little Man
Lyrics & Vocals: Janne Hennie
Instruments & Mix: Little Man

Lyrics:

I am a woman with many faces
But you never saw the one with the truth
I have been so many places
Along the way I left you some clues..
If you haven't found them, they are still there
Hidden..Waiting for you

I've been high up in the mountains
I've been down by the sea
But I never wore the same face
You never saw the pain in me
If you haven't found me , I am still there
Hidden..Waiting for you

Help me get down from the mountain
Follow the road down to the sea
And if you look closely you will find me
Hidden... Waiting for you

Hidden.. Waiting for you..

Hidden

♾🌛🌕🌜👁⁂©All Rights Reserved 05-2025
©Lyricist, Mixer, Mastering, Pro License & Creator: Lady ElectroTrek
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TITLE: Moonlit Guardian
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LYRICS:
(Verse 1)
She moves through dunes with stars in her eyes
Whispering secrets to the endless skies
A silver crescent rests in her hand
The moon obeys her soft command

(Chorus)
Moonlit guardian protector of the night
Her glow consumes the shadows in flight
She weaves the tides with her ancient might
An Egyptian goddess draped in lunar light

(Verse 2)
Desert winds sing her timeless song
Echoing through pyramids strong
She watches over with an ageless grace
Her presence fills the celestial space

(Bridge)
Ankh and scarab bound to her throne
Shimmering sands like diamonds are sown
Her voice a hymn the stars have known
Guiding the moon she's never alone

(Chorus)
Moonlit guardian protector of the night
Her glow consumes the shadows in flight
She weaves the tides with her ancient might
An Egyptian goddess draped in lunar light

(Verse 3)
She dances softly on the Nile’s skin
A guardian queen of the world within
Each phase a story written in glow
From crescent’s start to full moon’s show

Goddess Eye of The Night Sky

Moonlit Guardian

Recorded in Modesto, Ca.  Featuring Gibson 335 Electric Guitar solo. Alto Saxophone solo. Flute solo. Fender Electric Bass.Roland Synthesizer Bass. Fender Rhodes Electric Piano
(right). Fender Rhodes Electric Piano Rhythm (Left) Baritone Electric Guitar Rhythm. Drums Acoustic Full drum kit set. Percussion Shimmer Chimes tree, 22" Zildjian Crash & Ride Cymbals.

Cannery Row

Firefly

Well’s track Glycerine with Llanpsych guitar

GLYCERINE

I write and produce and design the artwork with AI assistance to create songs and albums that tell stories.

Belial: Throne of Rust

Curtis Whalen