"Mystery" is an original song written by Eva Jade. This song was completed in July of 2022, inspired by a reoccurring dream she had as a child and all the mystery she questions to this day. 

*demo*

Lyrics: 
(Verse 1)
I had a dream
When I was five
That this old lady
Sat by my bedside
And she was kind
Looked in my eyes
But I didn't know if I
Should scream or should I cry

(Chorus)
And its still 
A mystery to me 
Oh its still
A mystery

(Verse 2)
Have you seen those lights
In the sky
Somewhere in the universe
Are they beings from this earth
Or UFO's
Or IDK's
Government Conspiracy
My guess is they'll always be

A mystery 
(Chorus)

(Bridge)
All these questions 
Left unanswered 

(Verse 3)
They tell me 
The universe
Is every expanding
Well where is it going x2
I'm always wondering 
What's the bigger meaning
What's even reality 
Who are you and what is me

A mystery
(Chorus)

(Outro)
I had a dream
When I was five
That this old lady
Sat by my bedside...

Mystery

"Quarter Life Crisis" - Written and recorded by Eva Jade.

Quarter Life Crisis

Song-A-Week Challenge: WEEK 1 (Written 7/23-7/29)

This year following my 26th birthday, I decided to start challenging myself to write one song a week… this is the beginning of that challenge! This song was written during the NW Songwriter Soiree Retreat, July 23rd-29th. 

“Just Be”

Lyrics:

You could just sit there, you know you could
Breathe in this moment, I wish you would 
You could just be here, right now
You know there’s nothing you’ve got to do

You’re always reaching for the next rope
You’re always saying, how will you cope
Well take a step back from the edge
Sink Into the Earth Instead

You could just be 

Life isn’t as complex as it seems
You don’t need to be chasing no dream
You have every right just to be’
You’d never judge a silent tree

You could just be 

Productivity doesn’t define your worth 
Money doesn’t control the earth 
Just take a breathe and you will see

You could just be

Just Be

Song-A-Week Challenge: WEEK 2 (Written 7/30-8/5)

"Little Girl" is a song inspired by conversations and reflections with my inner child. 

Lyrics:

Always been the odd one out
Taking up too much space in the room 
Always been the odd one out 
Wait for me, patiently, I wanna see x2

So many words engrained in me 
Children can be so mean 
So many words engrained in me 
Carved me out, chopped me down, set me free x2

Chorus:
I wish she could see 
All that we've become
If you only knew
We found we could belong 
Little girl, little girl, little girl
You were never lost in the world

Yes I've been a dreamer too
Never dreamed all we would go through
Yes I've been a dreamer too
Dive into, the darkest hue, state of mind x2

Nobody understood me
Foreign language not my body
Nobody understood me 
Wrapped inside my own confides, paralyzed x2 

Chorus:
I wish she could see 
All that we've become
If they only knew
We found we could belong 
Little girl, little girl, little girl
You were never lost in the world

Endless versions of my being 
Always learning, always learning
Endless versions of this being 
I hope I'm learning 

Little girl, little girl, little girl
You were never lost in the world 
Little girl, little girl, little girl
You were never lost in the world

Little Girl

Song-A-Week Challenge: WEEK 3 (Written 8/6-8/12)

"At Ease" was written a few weeks ago during a brutal August heat wave. It's funny how when its summer/hot we wish it was cold, yet when its winter/cold we wish it were hot... this song is kinda sorta about that whole thing. :P 

Lyrics:
Hypnotized by the ceiling fan
Rosie cheeks yet still not tan
Summers coming to an end they say
Oh but August heat is not my friend today

So I'll just keep dreaming of that cool, cool night air
I'll just keep wishing for that cool, cool breeze
No I won't take that, take that moment for granted
Bodies at ease

Memorized by the fireplace
Willing me to a slower pace
Winters only just begun 
And I don't know the last time I saw the sun

So I'm dreaming of that warm, warm sunshine
I'll just keep wishing for those warm, warm seas
No I won't take that, take that moment for granted
Bodies at ease 

I'll just keep wishing/I'll just keep dreaming 

Dreaming of that cool, cool night air
I'll just keep wishing for that cool, cool breeze
No I wont take that, take that moment for granted
Bodies at ease

At Ease

Song-A-Week Challenge: WEEK 4 (Written 8/13-8-19)

"Sirens and Satellites" is written about those moments/situations when man-made sounds/objects disturb your inner peace. I began writing this song this past week during a camping trip in which we watched the perseids meteor showers: it was disturbing how many satellites dominate the night sky these days. 

Lyrics:
Blue lake, midnight 
The sky brightened 
Endless starlight
Focused lenses
Opening my tired mind
Questioning all that is life

Distracted by Satellites 

Quiet soul moment 
Meditative presence 
Slow heart movement 
Balanced breathing 
Silencing my running mind
Window open, city life

Shaken by sirens

Sirens and Satellites

Song-A-Week Challenge: WEEK 5 (Written 8/20-8-26) 

"Back to Square One" was written during a phase of unemployment in which I felt stuck and confused as to what-to-do next. 

Lyrics:
Back to square one again
Back to square one again
I followed the path and it brought me right back

Still can’t afford the rent 
And I don’t know where all of my money went
Now that I’m unemployed I’ll try to fill the void 
All I’ve got is time
But time won't pay the bills
And worry’s a friend of mine 

Back to square one again
Back to square one again
I followed the path and it brought me right back

Oh I don’t know, I don’t know what's next
I could move back home to the quiet midwest
Guess I could settle down and start a family
Make my parents proud
But my faith in the futures bleak 
That’s a scary thought out loud 

Back to square one again
Back to square one again
I followed the path and it brought me right back

Starting to believe that this world wasn’t built for me 
Trapped in cycles, stuck in systems of capitalistic society 
White picket fences are too damn expensive
Illusionary American dream…
But I can’t afford to leave 

Back to square one again
Back to square one again
I followed the path and it brought me right back
I followed the path and it brought me right back...

Back to Square One

This song, "Tie This Knot" was written for my mother Janelle Peotter and her wonderful new husband Eric Perlman's wedding. "Tie This Knot" was inspired by personal moments from there relationship. 

© Eva Jade 2016

Tie This Knot- Eva Jade

If This Is Love By (Ruth B.)- Cover by Eva Jade

*Piano and Vocals by Eva Jade*

LYRICS:
[Verse 1]
It's been a long day and I'm trying to figure it out
The way those words left your mouth
I feel broken, shattered and blue
And it's all because of you
And I'm trying, trying to figure it out

[Chorus]
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?

[Verse 2]
It's been a long time since I've felt the way that I do now
Like I need you but I don't know how
It's been a while since I smiled
And I meant it for all my heart
But the idea of leaving this behind, it tears me apart

[Chorus]
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?
 


[Bridge]
Kiss me now and remind me why
I ever wanted to make you mine
And even though it hurts in this moment
I've always known it
You're the other half of my broken heart

[Chorus]
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?
If this is love
Why does it break me down?
Why do you break me down?

[Outro]
Even though it hurts in this moment
I've always known it
You're the other half of my broken heart

If This Is Love By (Ruth B.)- Cover by Eva Jade

The Parting Glass- Scottish Traditional Song
Acoustic Version
Piano by Eva Jade 
Vocals by Eva Jade

The Parting Glass

Eva Jade (she/they) was born and raised along the shores of Lake Michigan but currently calls the Pacific Northwest home. As a folk-based singer-songwriter, Eva intentionally creates medicinal music for the soul, often inspired by true personal experiences, lessons of life, humanity, empathy and nature.

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