Sage: Side A & Sage: Side B were released in 2023 as two separate EPs. They each have their own individual tones, but together, as they were intended to be, create a full experience. Hope you enjoy this album as we prepare for the release of my new album "Magnolia". I threw in "Green" (original) and "Green" (remix) as an extra treat. 

Lakeita Valon, Koala Khool - Evaporate

THE ILLUSION OF CONTROL                                                                                    ©22/01/2025 Juan Ignacio Sánchez Hernández

They build their walls so high, touchin’ the sky,
Claimin’ every piece of land, every coin in hand.
The rulers write the laws, call it justice, applause,
While the rest lay claim to love, to fences, to flaws.

But what’s left untouched by greed and decree?
The whispers of fate, the dance of the free.
Do we own the wind, the tide, or the rain?
Or are we just pawns in this infinite game?

Tell me, who do we think we are,
Chasin’ stars but caged in jars?
Where does destiny play its part,
When we’re so busy chainin’ hearts?
Oh, the dice still roll, the winds still blow,
You can’t own what the soul must know.

The poets, the dreamers, left in the cold,
Their verses dismissed, their stories untold.
‘Cause power fears the chaos of a heart set free,
A melody improvised, a soul’s decree.

But oh, don’t you see, there’s beauty in chance,
In a fleeting moment, in a reckless dance.
Let the fields run wild, let the seas decide,
Not every truth should be confined.

Tell me, who do we think we are,
Chasin’ stars but caged in jars?
Where does destiny play its part,
When we’re so busy chainin’ hearts?
Oh, the dice still roll, the winds still blow,
You can’t own what the soul must know.

Is it fear or pride that drives this scheme?
To pen the oceans, to cage the dream?
But love ain’t a currency, the spirit won’t bend,
The path of the free has no start, no end.

Tell me, who do we think we are,
Chasin’ stars but caged in jars?
Where does destiny play its part,
When we’re so busy chainin’ hearts?
Oh, the dice still roll, the winds still blow,
You can’t own what the soul must know.

So let the cards fall, let the dance-heart unfold,
We’re but players, not masters, in this tale of old.
Release the reins, let the chaos be,
For the greatest art lies in mystery.

The Illusion of Control



(Verse 1)
Been here before, same old road,
Heart of mine, getting heavy to hold.
I gave what I could, but never enough,
Realizing that love really is tough.

I’ve made my mistakes and paid the price,
I kept it real, and I sacrificed.
I gave my soul, my life, my all,
A time where I could say I had everything.
Under this roof, I had it all,
But I was a fool
To ever think love lasts forevermore.

[PreChorus]
So I learned to build up my walls
High enough to protect my soul.
Heartbreak’s the reason I don’t feel whole.

(Chorus)
I don’t wanna be in love anymore,
It’s too much to ask from a heart that’s sore.
I’ve given so much; now I’m keeping the rest,
‘Cause loving myself is what I do best.
I don’t wanna be in love anymore,
Not chasing something that feels unsure.
I’ll rebuild the pieces that I ignored,
And find my strength once more.

(Verse 2)
I’m not bitter, just tired of the fight,
Tried to light a fire, but it never burned bright.
No one’s to blame, it’s just how it goes;
Sometimes love fades, and nobody knows.

I’ve learned to accept the scars that I bear;
They tell a story, but I’m still here.
Still got a lot to give, I’m sure,
But way too afraid it’ll be like before.
So I might be done, closing this door.
Got no regrets for the love I’ve shown,
And this time, I’m better off on my own.

(PreChorus)
Ohhh ohhh ohh
It’s not the past, it’s not the pain,
It’s the lessons I’ve gained.
Every time I gave, I just lost my way,
So now I’m choosing me today.

(Chorus)
I don’t wanna be in love anymore (no more),
It’s too much to ask from a heart that’s sore.
I’ve given so much; now I’m keeping the rest,
‘Cause loving myself is what I do best.
I don’t wanna be in love anymore (no more),
Not chasing something that feels unsure.
I’ll rebuild the pieces that I ignored,
And find my strength once more.

(Bridge)
It’s not about running or closing the door,
It’s about finding the life I was meant for.
I don’t hate love, but I need to heal,
To figure out what’s real.

(Chorus)
I don’t wanna be in love anymore,
It’s too much to ask from a heart that’s sore.
I’ve given so much; now I’m keeping the rest,
‘Cause loving myself is what I do best.
I don’t wanna be in love anymore,
Not chasing something that feels unsure.
I’ll rebuild the pieces that I ignored,
And find my strength once more.

(Outro)
No apologies, no looking back,
This is my time to get on track.
I’ll stand alone, but I’ll stand tall,
‘Cause loving myself means I have it all.

Don’t wanna be in love anymore…
Don’t wanna be in love anymore…
(No more… no more… oh no more…)



I Don't Wanna Be In Love Anymore

Death by cupid

A strictly average pop song. 

Written By: Moonletta, Odin Bustos

Hold My Breath

🔗 This one’s for everybody who’s ever been left wondering—wasn’t I enough? For the ones who gave their heart just to watch it break. 💔 If you ever stayed up questioning every text left on read, every promise turned fake, this one’s for you.

🎶 Press play, let it sink in, and if you feel this, drop a comment. Let’s heal through the music. We rise. 🥀🔥

Wasn't I enough

(Verse 1)
I see you across the room, lost in the crowd,
Our eyes meet, and everything slows down.
I feel the pull, like gravity’s tight,
But we’re both with someone else tonight.
I want to cross the line, but I know I can't,
Caught up in this dance, caught up in the chant.
The music’s loud, but I hear your breath,
We’re stuck in this moment, caught in the depth.

(Chorus)
Into you, baby, I can’t resist,
The pull so strong, it’s something I miss.
You’re too close, but we can’t touch,
Into you, but I can’t feel too much.

(Verse 2)
Your body sways, and I feel every move,
The way you hold your drink, how you make your groove.
I’m fallin’ deeper, but I hold it inside,
This fire’s too hot, but I gotta hide.
We lock eyes again, I feel it so deep,
But we’re both in love, but it’s not ours to keep.
This connection is real, but it’s built on lies,
We can’t break free, no matter how we try.

(Chorus)

(Bridge)
This tension’s building, but we stay still,
Our bodies beggin’, but we’re caught in the thrill.
What if we let go, what if we break?
But we both know there’s too much at stake.

[ Chorus ]

( Outro )
Into you, baby, I can’t resist,
The pull so strong, it’s something I miss.
You’re too close, but we can’t touch,
Into you, but I can’t feel too much

Into You

see me

Mánte Radio // Timeless Music

Songs
- Better ~ Che Ecru {sped up-slowed}
- Scratches ~ Che Ecru {slightly slowed}

No copyright infringement intended. All credit due to its owner. Songs are not mine in any way these are just mixes meant to be listened to like a radio. Sped up, chopped, arranged and mixed by Mánte.

better // che.ecru

Cyber Dancer (gabber remix)

Im a songwriter, poet, and writer. I’ve always had the ability to write music but never the opportunity to bring it to life—until now.

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