“Through It All” (dance anthem version)

[Intro]
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)

[Verse 1]
We were dancing in the moonlight, stars shining bright,
In the glow of the city, everything felt so right.
You were mine, oh, we had it all,
Together we could conquer, never let love fall.
Memories whisper softly, echoes in my mind,
From the highs to the lows, the love we couldn’t find.
I lost it in the chaos, slipped right through my hands,
Now I’m searching for the rhythm, trying to understand.

[Chorus]
Where have you been, my heart's calling out,
Take me as I am, let go of all doubt.
I gave you everything, my soul and my song,
Now I’m dancing solo, trying to be strong.
So take me as I am, in this world so wide,
With the beats of our love, I'm still on this ride.

[Post-Chorus]
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Take me as I am, take me as I am.

[Verse 2]
Every corner of this universe feels empty without you,
The lights spin around me, and your spirit shines through.
We were golden and shining, laughter in the air,
But time keeps on ticking, spinning us in despair.
Thought we’d elevate, but we drifted apart,
Still I hold on tight to the echo of the start.
Do you remember the nights we’d never end?
Oh, my sweet love, will you come back, my friend?

[Chorus]
Where have you been, my heart's calling out,
Take me as I am, let go of all doubt.
I gave you everything, my soul and my song,
Now I’m dancing solo, trying to be strong.
So take me as I am, in this world so wide,
With the beats of our love, I'm still on this ride.

[Bridge]
We can build it back, rise up from the fall,
With every heartbeat, I'm still giving it my all.
Let’s reconnect the pieces, revive the lost spark,
In this luminous journey, let’s light up the dark.

[Interlude]
(Doo-doo-doo, doo-doo-doo)
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)

[Chorus]
Where have you been, my heart's calling out,
Take me as I am, let go of all doubt.
I gave you everything, my soul and my song,
Now I’m dancing solo, trying to be strong.
So take me as I am, in this world so wide,
With the beats of our love, I'm still on this ride.

[Outro]
Take me as I am, reach out for my hand,
In this endless motion, can we take a stand?
I gave you everything, let’s be what we planned,
With the universe around us, let’s make our last dance.
(Oh-oh, oh-oh)
Take me as I am, take me as I am.

Take Me As I Am!

Welcome to the weekend!

I’m always finding my heart
In the wrong man’s hands.
He smiles like trust in denim,
And I forget my plans.
He says I’m something rare,
And I start to believe —
Every lie sounds so sweet
When you’re swept right off your feet.

Oh, I’m hopelessly,
A lover and a fool.
I keep leaping from the same high ground,
Figurin’ the wind won’t turn out cruel
Yeah, I’m still a dreamer
In a storm —
Chasing lightning
Like it’s something warm.

His boots by the doorway,
Dust from another town.
He leans into my silence
Like a needle finding sound
I trace his shadow
Across my windowpane,
Thinking this time he’ll stay
When he whispers my name.

Oh, I’m hopelessly,
A lover and a fool.
I keep leaping from the same high ground,
Figurin’ the wind won’t turn out cruel
Yeah, I’m still a dreamer
In a storm —
Chasing lightning
Like it’s something warm.

The morning comes
Too soon and too clear.
The mirror tells the truth,
But I still hold him near.
You’d think by now I’d learn
How the heart should heal,
But baby, I still wager
On what I shouldn’t feel.

Oh, I’m hopelessly,
A lover, can’t you see?
Flying with these broken wings
The feathers fall right next to me.
Yeah, I’m hopelessly,
A dreamer out of place —
I keep loving like the world don’t end,
And I’ve never been betrayed

Hopelessly (Reprise)

Dead To Me

Text:
Intro:
We built our homes with open gates, not walls,
Let the green in — never thought about the calls.
Tiny footsteps under doors, beneath the floor,
Something crawls within what we ignored.

Verse 1:
We sold our soil, in flowerpots from foreign lands,
Imported dreams in soil that slipped through our hands.
We planted palms, olive trees, nothing wrong we thought,
But in the earth, the silent army was wrought.

Pre-Hook:
We wanted paradise, flowers and sun,
We got invasion, and the damage begun.

Chorus:
This is our quiet war, no guns, no enemy we see,
Just ants beneath our feet, our own fault, how blind we be.
If we heal the ground, shut the gates, break the chains we've made,
Maybe life will find a way, before all colors fade.

(Solo)

Verse 2:
Homes have cracks, internet goes dead,
Little steps invade where we used to tread.
Every petal’s shadow hides a thousand feet,
We ignored the rules, now we feel the heat.

Bridge:
There’s no front line, no smoke in sky,
But war’s still here, in every crack, in every lie.
We can’t bomb them out — this war is inside,
Heal with our hands, with truth as guide.

(Guitar-solo)

Final Chorus:
This is our quiet war, but we can still stand free,
If we plant with care, guard what earth can be.
Close the gates, cleanse the soil, turn fear into repair,
Our war can end — if we learn to care.

Outro (soft):
We learn to care, we rise from despair.

Our Quiet War

I was twenty-three with a half-tank dream
Runnin’ from ghosts and gasoline
Had a map with coffee stains
And a heart that couldn’t outrun pain
Pulled into a diner off I-10
Met a waitress with a crooked grin
She said, “Every man hits a crossroad in their life
most for love, and she said for that I got no advice
I’d been offered deals and nashville lights
Fast-track fame and sleepless nights
But I kept hearin’ my daddy’s drawl
Sayin’, “Son, not every rise is worth the fall.”
So I turned down the record man
Took a gig with a local band
Played for tips and second chances
In bars where truth still dances
There’s a fork in the dust
(There’s a fork in the dust)
Where the wind don’t trust
And the signs all fade with time
You can chase the gold
(You can chase the gold)
Or hold what’s old
But you can’t ride both lines
Every choice leaves a scar
Every mile tells who you are( who you are)who you are
There’s a fork in the dust
And it don’t wait long
so do your best with every dam song (every dam song)
every dam song
do your best with... every.... dam .......SONG!
Met a girl with a voice like summer rain
She sang of loss that keeps comm'en back again
We wrote a song ‘bout broken roads
And how some hearts just don’t ever know
She asked me once, “Would you trade this life
For a mansion, fame, and a trophy wife?”
I said, “I’d rather sleep in a truck bed cold
Than drown in music not from my soal
we get older, boots get  worn thin
yet Still chasin’ chords in desert wind
 made mistakes, let folks down
But I never sold-out.. my hometown sound
And when the young ones ask me why
I didn’t climb that corporate sky
I say, “The stars ain’t worth the climb
If you lose your soul ....and I still got mine   still got mine...still got mine
There’s a fork in the dust
(There’s a fork in the dust)
Where the wind don’t trust
And the signs all fade with time
You can chase the gold
(You can chase the gold)
Or hold what’s old
But you can’t ride both lines
Every choice leaves a scar
Every mile tells who you are( who you are)who you are
There’s a fork in the dust
And it don’t wait long
so do your best with every dam song (every dam song)
every dam song
do your best with... every.... dam .......SONG!
 if you’re standin’ where I stood
Choose the road that feels like it should
Not polished stone or silver lies
But the one where truth still rides
There’s a fork in the dust
(There’s a fork in the dust)
Where the wind don’t trust
And the signs all fade with time
You can chase the gold
(You can chase the gold)
Or hold what’s old
But you can’t ride both lines
Every choice leaves a scar
Every mile tells who you are( who you are)who you are
There’s a fork in the dust
And it don’t wait long
so do your best with every dam song (every dam song)
every dam song
do your best with... every.... dam .......SONG!

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Fork in the Dust written by Edwin H. Balder

Post Malone Ft. Sia - Love You In Silence (Emotional Pop Lyrics Video)

Lights are falling on my skin
Feel the rhythm pull me in
Shadows dancing, slow and free
Come a little close to me

Stay with the night, don’t let it fade
Move with me slow, don’t be afraid
I want your love, I want your light
Stay, stay with the night

Lost in colors, lost in sound
Feet are barely on the ground
Whisper softly in my ear
Tell me that you’re staying here

Stay with the night, don’t let it fade
Move with me slow, don’t be afraid
I want your love, I want your light
Stay, stay with the night

Morning’s coming far too fast
Wish this moment here could last
Hold me closer, let it be
Keep this feeling deep in me

Stay with the night, don’t let it fade
Move with me slow, don’t be afraid
I want your love, I want your light
Stay, stay with the night

Stay with the night

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Take Me Away

Gre.S -Take Me Away

“Summer High (Dancehall Mix)” brings tropical heat, laid-back rhythm, and island groove to the track. Syncopated drums, warm low-end, and smooth melodic phrases blend into a sun-soaked vibe that feels like a Caribbean summer night. The vocal hook floats effortlessly over the beat, turning the track into a playful, dance-ready anthem.

Summer High - Dancehall, House

In the shadows of Apache Junction, at the foot of the majestic Superstition Mountains, sits a weathered hacienda. This desert oasis is home to an enigmatic figure, a songwriter whose journey reads like a long, dusty road of honky-tonk bars and college cafeterias. He wasn't chasing fame or glitter; instead, he chose the soul-crushing beauty of music for music's sake.

Years spent hunched over sticky barroom tables and scribbling lyrics on napkins earned him a reputation—not in the spotlight but in the back rooms where deals are made. He wrote melodies that found their way into the hearts of stars who had lost their own muse. He sold his creations for cash, with no recognition, but the whisper of his songs carried the weight of his soul.

Finally, he bought this piece of desert paradise—a stable income from his timeless songs allowed him to live comfortably, if anonymously. Here in this hacienda, with his family beside him and the mountains as his backdrop, he found the peace to write hits under his own name. He chuckled at the irony that now, without chasing fame, he could create music that brought him joy.

In the end, it was never about the spotlight. It was about the journey, the stories, and the songs that wrote themselves through his life. As the sun set behind the Superstitions, casting long shadows over the hacienda, he strummed his guitar and sang—content, unknown, and unburdened by the world's gaze.


Copyright 2019 Edwin H. Balder

I may be dead when fame comes but my real glory was always JULIE & The Kids. Thank you for such love

Fork in the Dust written by Edwin H. Balder

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