Guitar based rock song taken from the newly released album (dec 2021) 'Perspection'.
Words and music by John Hardman.

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Breaking The Habits - Beats Working

Another HYPERBOP$ EP Track (Prod. Trippy Noir)

BURBERRY ViBE BOMB

An energetic young cat curiously searches for entertainment, while trying not to be detected by his foes.  He carefully & quietly searches for something small and furry to chase.

This is an instrumental folktronica song which incorporates hip-hop rhythms fused with acoustic guitar backed and by bold synths.  A touch of dark eeriness lends it nicely as a Fall / Halloween song.

Was It A Cat I Saw?

You’re Gonna Go Far

Song about the importance of music and dance in our lives, don't wait, dance today!

***** LYRICS *****
[Verse 1]
In the morning light, the world feels new,
With every step, the magic’s calling you.
Leave your worries, let them drift away,
Dance to the rhythm, don’t let the day decay.
Feet on the ground, head in the clouds,
Feel the energy lifting from the crowds.
Every moment’s fleeting, don’t let it pass,
So come on now, let’s have a blast!!

[Chorus]
Dance today, before the day is lost,
Let the troubles fade away, no matter the toss.
With every leap, you’ll find your way,
Forget the world, just sway and play.
Dance to express, not to impress,
Find your freedom in the music’s caress.
If there isn’t a beat playing in your heart,
Then you lose the rhythm, time to restart!
Time to restart!!

[Verse 2]
Underneath the stars, where dreams come alive,
Lose yourself in movement, feel the joy to thrive.
Each twirl and spin, a story to be told,
The night’s electric magic, can’t be bought or sold.
Pull the night closer, let your spirit soar,
Dance through the shadows, always want more.
Life’s a dance floor, so show your flair,
Let go of your worries, they’re no longer there.

[Chorus]
Dance today, before the day is lost,
Let the troubles fade away, no matter the toss.
With every leap, you’ll find your way,
Forget the world, just sway and play.
Dance to express, not to impress,
Find your freedom in the music’s caress.
If there isn’t a beat playing in your heart,
Then you lose the rhythm, time to restart!
Time to restart!
Time to restart!

[Bridge]
Skip, skip to the tune, let your soul ignite,
Feel the pulse of passion as you dance through the night.
With every heartbeat, chase away the fear,
Dance like it’s your last, hold your loved ones near.
Moments like these are precious and rare,
So grab a friend, let them feel the care.
In this cosmic party, everyone’s a star,
Shine your light bright, no matter who you are.

[Guitar Instrumental Break]

[Chorus]
Dance today, before the day is lost,
Let the troubles fade away, no matter the toss.
With every leap, you’ll find your way,
Forget the world, just sway and play.
Dance to express, not to impress,
Find your freedom in the music’s caress.
If there isn’t a beat playing in your heart,
Then you lose the rhythm, time to restart!
Time to restart!

[Outro]
So turn up the volume, let the speakers roar,
Dance until you’re breathless, wanting more and more.
In this dance of life, let’s choose to be free,
Join the celebration, just you and me.
The day is fading, but our spirits soar,
So dance today, let’s shake up the floor!
Time to restart!
Time to restart!
Time to restart!

Dance Today (Time To Restart)

A deeply personal rock-cover reinterpretation transformed into a country-rock anthem. This version features emotional lyrics, big guitars and modern rock dynamics, marrying storytelling with rock energy. If you connect with rock covers that feel real and raw — this one’s for you.
🔥 Featured on the “Country Gets Rocked” playlist. Which guitar moment or lyrical line hit you?

Country Gets Rocked

No One Knows My Pain ReVampd

No One Knows My Pain ReVampd (Country Rock)

Closer ZERØSPACE Mix

my forever

I missed the moon landing.  I don't know how I managed to do it and I doubt it means anything, but it needed a song.  

Lyrics:
Everybody seems to say
They recall it, like it was yesterday
Incredible that it could happen at all
But I missed it, at least I don’t recall
How could it have happened
And somehow I never knew
Everybody says they knew it was coming
I guess I must have had something better to do

I was working at the time
I didn't see   
How important it would turn out to be
They say the whole world
Stopped to stare   
Wherever I was meant to be I wasn’t there     

Everybody says they saw it
That’s what they all claim
But if you ask them to describe it
Nobody’s answer is quite the same
Was it July or September
Nobody seems to remember
But they tell me they showed it on TV
And it was really something to see

I was working at the time
I didn't see   
How important it would turn out to be
They say the whole world
Stopped to stare   
Wherever I was meant to be I wasn’t there     

I like to say it was work
But maybe it was play
Could be I just didn’t know
That there was something going down that day
Maybe I was still asleep
That could explain a lot
I slept a lot that week
On the other hand I might have simply forgot

If I lied and said I saw it
What kind of difference would it make
Would they welcome me with open arms
And say there must have been a mistake
Or would there still be some other thing
How I look or maybe what I believe
Would they still have some sort of trouble with me
If I thought that things’d change would that be naive

Cus when I say I wasn’t there on that day
They give me a look and then walk away
A community’s defined by things that we share
I’m going to be on the outside ‘cause I wasn’t there
Did it matter at all - no way I’ll ever know
It was simply something that I didn’t see
But over time the fact that I missed it
Began to matter to me  

I was working at the time
I didn't see   
How important it would turn out to be
They say the whole world
Stopped to stare   
Wherever I was meant to be I wasn’t there     

And over time something that I didn’t see
Became important to me

Working At The Time

A tale of deceit and trickery and regret.

You don’t give a damn.

Written for my brother. A true story of addiction, love, and the ache that never fades. 

© 2025 Karen Dyer. All rights reserved. Lyrics by Karen Dyer. Demo version. For promotional use only. Not for reproduction or distribution without written permission

♥️♥️The Weight Of Gold - In Loving Memory Of My Brother ♥️♥️

I write songs.  I'm not a performer any more than I need to be to have my songs heard once in a while. I hope that better musicians than I encounter my songs and decide to play them.  I just write songs to have them exist in the world. If the world likes them then the world can do with them what it will.  All these recordings are demos.  I've tried to make them as musically interesting as I can but they are all awaiting the skilled hand of someone who knows how to make songs shine.

Working At The Time

Daniel Weinstein