The Weight of Wasted Time

Wrecking Ball

Bet You Don’t Miss Me is Stephen Ryder at his most vulnerable. This emotional country ballad dives deep into the quiet ache of unreturned love — when one person moves on without looking back, and the other’s still stuck in rewind. With aching lyrics, raw vocals, and a melody that lingers, it’s the kind of song that hits late at night when you’re wondering if they ever think of you too.

For anyone who’s ever said “I’m fine” and meant the opposite — this one’s for you.

Bet You Don’t Miss Me

"Last Kiss in Dixie's Dust" is a soulful, heartfelt ballad painting a vivid picture of love and longing beneath the Carolina skies. With its blend of southern charm, poetic imagery, and raw emotion, this song tells the story of two souls finding refuge and redemption in each other's arms. From moonlit moments by the old oak tree to the bittersweet promise sealed with a kiss in Dixie's dust, this track captures the essence of deep connection and tender vulnerability.

Perfect for fans of country, folk, and Americana, "Last Kiss in Dixie's Dust" invites you to lose yourself in its melodic storytelling and haunting melodies. Let the music carry you down back country roads and into a midnight refuge where love reigns above all else.

Stream now and feel the magic of a love that’s enough—one last kiss under the southern stars.

Last Kiss in Dixie's Dust

I'm a Lost Hymn

KNOCKING IN THE RAIN

WHY AM I ALWAYS THE BAD GUY

RUST & REDEMPTION

“New Direction” is a song about conscious movement forward — not driven by escape or urgency, but by choice.

It captures the moment of standing between what has been and what could be, and deciding to take the first steps anyway.
The track opens with quiet determination:
the realization that there is a path ahead that doesn’t speak the language of fear, but the voice of self-truth.

The narrator isn’t fully there yet — but he’s willing to move.
In the verses, reflection turns into clarity.
He recognizes what has weighed him down, where the heaviness came from, and what no longer belongs to his life.

Change isn’t framed as self-rejection, but as self-respect — a commitment to think, act, and breathe differently.
The chorus carries the emotional center of the song:
every step is a small “yes” to a life that becomes lighter because it is consciously built.
Progress is measured in intention, not speed.

The second verse paints a picture of what lies ahead:
a life shaped by calm, closeness, warmth, and depth — a space where choice replaces fear.
Choosing himself becomes an act of courage, not ego.
In the bridge, the song acknowledges the work ahead.
There will be falls.
But this time, they happen forward — not back into old patterns.

By the final chorus, “New Direction” becomes a declaration:
no retreat, no hiding, no standing still.
The future is written step by step, decision by decision.

“New Direction” is a grounded, hopeful modern rock track about reclaiming agency —
a reminder that you don’t have to be finished to be moving,
and that choosing to walk is sometimes the bravest thing you can do.

New Direction

BEYOND THE TRUTH

This is my biggest album ever I hope you enjoy and alot of effort has gone into this album so please show love

RUST & REDEMPTION

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