I looove the difference / interplay between the title and spirit of this one. So important to find, and be, cheerleaders.

@jtr2022: Yes, indeed. I was inspired by two ideas that can be both complimentary and contrasting: my daughter on her journey to earning her Black Belt and the idea that while accomplishments are great and meeting goals often a source of celebration, sometimes, just getting through a tough day is a feat in its own right.

Fearless Songwriter Challenge for April 2022
7 Songs in 7 Days - New prompt each day

April 2022 Fearless Songwriter Challenge

Copyright Erin Wolf 2022
7-in-7 Fearless Songwriter Challenge
April 2022
Day 1 Prompt: Six Feet Deep

sometimes on nights like these i wonder
if we have a shallow grave
maybe six feet under ain't enough
for you and me

maybe the dirt just ain't strong enough 
to hold these demons down
and maybe, just maybe that we'll just get on up 
and climb back out of the ground

maybe six feet ain't enough
i don't know, i don't know
maybe six feet ain't enough
i don't know, i don't know
i don't know

well it seems the ghosts of times past
they're coming back around again
and the same worn, weary arguments
they just keep circling

it seems our dog days aren't quite done just yet
my friend
oh and if you can't bury it soon, i'm afraid
that this war will never end

maybe six feet ain't enough
i don't know, i don't know
maybe six feet ain't enough
i don't know, i don't know

maybe six feet ain't enough
i don't know, i don't know
maybe six feet ain't enough
i don't know, i don't know

Maybe 6 Feet Ain’t Enough

Copyright Erin Wolf 2022
7-in-7 Fearless Songwriter Challenge
April 2022
Day 2 Prompt: Hiding Words

the snow's falling fast to the ground
on this late april monday morning town
oh the icy demeanor's like my heart
spring's on her way but we're off to a chilly start

and i don't know why i don't have words for you
all i know is i'm stuck and don't know what to do

and i'm hiding my words from you
yes, i'm hiding words from you
ain't no reason why i can't just say what i'm thinking
but i'm hiding words from you
oh from you

do do do do do do do do
do do do do do do do do

there's a spider vein kinda crack in the window
left there last week by the hail that fell below
and i feel like it's that's you lately with all your arrows
slinging stones my way and i don't know what to say

and i don't know what to do
'cuz i can't nothing from you

as you're hiding your words from me
yes, you're hiding your words from me
i don't how we're gonna get anywhere if you won't say a damn thing
as you're hiding your words from me
oh from me

do do do do do do do do
do do do do do do do do

and i know we're both scared to move on
to what lies in store
but if we start talking, it could be so much more
can we find a common ground to stand on

well we're hiding our words from we
yes, we're hiding our words from we
just think what we could do if we could say anything 
but we're hiding our words from we
oh from we

do do do do do do do do
oh from we
do do do do do do do do
oh from we
do do do do do do do do

Hiding Words

Copyright Erin Wolf 2022
7-in-7 Fearless Songwriter Challenge
April 2022
Day 3 Challenge: Eyes Behind Your Hair
feat. Oisín the Ukulele

Photo courtesy of 101.7 WSFM in an article from 2021 announcing the death of actor Felix Silla, best known for portraying Counsin Itt in the Addams Family TV show. This diddy is dedicated to the one and only, Cousin Itt.
--

oh Itt, 
it would be so nice to see the eyes
behind your hair that covers you from
head to toe, oh you know

i wonder 
would you let me peak behind the curtain or the veil
to get a glance of your eyes with mine
could we take the chance

oh oh oh oh oh oh oh woah oh

and i wonder 
your eyes, are they blue like the sky and the sea
or are they green
like the grass underneath our feet or the leaves up above in the 

trees
or are they brown like the dirt and the earth underground
are they golden
like honey fresh from the comb and the bees

oh oh oh oh oh oh oh woah oh
oh oh oh oh oh oh oh woah oh

oh, Itt, Itt my dear, 
i know you like that air of myst'ry
would make an exception for your love
just for me

i'd like to see 
see your eyes with mine 
as i tell you the things
that you want to hear

make it extra sweet and lovely 
for you and me
oh oh oh oh oh oh oh woah oh
for you and me
oh oh oh oh oh oh oh woah oh

oh Itt, 
it would be so nice
to see the eyes behind your hair
oh oh oh oh oh oh oh woah oh
the eyes behind your hair
tonight

Oh, Itt, It Would Be Nice

Copyright Erin Wolf 2022
Fearless Songwriter Challenge
April 2022
Day 4 Prompt: Across the Sea
Water effects courtesy of BandLab.com
Written & recorded at Spencer Lake Camp, Waupaca, WI
--

i know across the sea
they are waiting for me
waiting for me to come home again
it's been ages since i've been there

i hear their names
i hear their cries as they're 
calling out mine in the night
calling out against the wind and gales that push on by

they call me
they're calling me

like the tides against the shore
i am pulled in and pushed out again
and that's why i stay here in my solitude
and i might not ever return again

oh return again
across the sea

Across The Sea

Copyright Erin Wolf 2022
Fearless Songwriter Challenge
April 2022
Day 5 Prompt: Let 'Em Laugh

everyone has an opinion these days
all got thoughts on all the things we're pursuing
some will look at us and cheer us on
some of them with envy and be jealous all the day long

when those haters come
let 'em laugh
oh, let 'em laugh
while you're out here chasing your dreams
let 'em laugh

sometimes 
people are scared to cross the line
so instead they look at those who have 
the courage and they point and guff

and those, 
those folks to try to tear you down
don't worry, 
they're just trying to hide their insecurities and doubt

so when those haters come around
let 'em laugh
oh let 'em laugh
sometimes they just need someone to be their person
but let 'em laugh

i guarantee there'll be a time 
when you feel the same
and i hope that when i'm that person
they repay me just the same

and they let me laugh
and they let me laugh
when i'm rude and in my own fear and put it off
oh let me laugh

when i let 'em laugh
when you let 'em laugh
when we let 'em laugh

Let 'Em Laugh

Copyright Erin Wolf 2022
Fearless Songwriter Challenge
April 2022
Day 7 Prompt: Dirt in Your Face

your race is won
it's finally done
dirt in your face and
sweat on your brow

people said 
you wouldn't overcome
but you showed them who you are
and what you got inside of you

and i see all the work you're bringing
and i see your determination, baby
your eyes are lighting up like the
fireworks in the night sky

and even though you weren't sure
if you would finish hard
you overcame all the things
all the pain

well done, well done
well done, oh well done

oh child to see, 
my girl, 
i know how hard you've worked
up to this day

when you fell short 
the first time round
you came back with a vengeance
just to prove your name

then you came out on top
despite the seeds of doubt
that some had tried to 
drop into your mind

but you kept on fighting
and you kept on trying
and you came on top 
in the end

well done, oh well done
well done, oh well done

and every day, 
people do what they can 
just to make it through another time

and i see some are thriving
and some are surviving
and then all in-between the lines

i see you
i cheer you
i feel for you tonight
i see you
i feel you tonight

well done, well done
well done, well done
you've won

Well Done

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In The Fullness Of Time

Tabula Rasa (Free Download)

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played out

The vocals and lyric are by the amazing Nadia Selvaggi https://soundcloud.com/nadiaselvaggi
This is the alternative mix of the track https://soundcloud.com/nadiaselvaggi/elysian-fields-by-garddwr-porffor-nadia-selvaggi

Elysian Fields (with Nadia Selvaggi - Hip Hop Version)

Collab with:
Josh Clary  (Entheogenic Psychonaught)
Ken  (K2 and the Three [and Four])
JJ Terrell
Tez  (Llanpsych)
Stephen  (TexMex Shaman)

Composition by Surfers like Us:
dedicated to my friend, Josh.
Thanks for everything, my brother! 😎

Mix by Stephen and Ken
Artwork by Josh Clary

I delivered my guitar track to my friend, Josh (Entheogenic Psychonaught) and he enjoyed adding the psychedelic, yet foundational four string fretless bass. Ken (K2 and the Three and K2 and the Four) boosted the energy level of the song when he blew our minds with his driving drums. JJ (J.J. Terrell) added the wild, dynamic organ you hear throughout. Tez (Llanpsych) brought lightning down from the sky in the solo over the third section. And last, but certainly not least, Stephen (TexMex Shaman) laid down the mind-bending guitar solos over the first two sections. He also produced and mixed it, with a little help from Ken. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as our Eclectic Collective enjoyed making it. 

Thanks guys for this great experience!

A Time Race (w/Josh Clary [E.P], K2 and the Three [Four], JJ Terrell, Llanpsych, TexMex Shaman)

Cast of characters:

Surfers Like Us–@user-411502040–Artur–songwriting, foundational rhythm guitar

TexMex Shaman–@texmex-shaman–Stephen–sitar, mix, and production

J.J. Terrell–@j-j-terrell–electric piano, vocals

K2 and the Three [and the Four]--@k2andthe3, @k2-kara–Ken–drums and percussion, vocals

Llanpsych–@llanpsych–Tez–lead guitar

Entheogenic Psychonaught (Josh Clary)–@josh-clary-1–four string fretless bass guitar, vocals

  This song started with Artur composing a brilliant, open piece on his guitar, in his distinct surf rock style, and sending it to Josh. Josh put the bass down on top of Ken's banging drums, but it took Josh, a while to be able to get this one for some reason. Once he and Ken were locked in, though, they knew they had it. JJ then sprinkled his electric keyboard magic, followed by Tez, who lights up the whole thing with his electric guitar wizardry. 
  At Artur's request, Ken, JJ, and Josh added the big harmony vocals, "See you soon, in a better world." Artur wanted this song to be about the need for peace in the world. Last, but certainly not least, Stephen added the sitar intro. He also accomplished the herculean task of mixing and producing the whole thing for us.
  This is another true team effort by the Eclectic Collective, and the fourth in our series of surf rock songs. We hope you enjoy listening to it as much as we enjoyed creating it.
———————————————————-
     This composition is dedicated to Ken. Thank you, brother for everything 😎🍀
                    Artur

See You Soon (in a better world) - w/Eclectic Collective

T-Granada

Are You Waiting? (Original Live)

Rubbersole

Magic With You

For Allen G. Bailey Man you were good. https://soundcloud.com/agbailey
Huge thanks to Phil McWalter,  https://soundcloud.com/phil-mcwalter , for adding the perfect touch!

lyrics;
Allen plays his old guitar
he plays his latest tune
The six strings sing and do their dance
beneath a Scottish moon
It's a world his own, where everyone belongs
Allen writes the music we love to hear his songs

Allen plays his old guitar
and sings about the west.
Coyboys, Trains and "Say Whens Bar"
and "Billy" just the best
A world all his own, where everyone belongs
Allen writes the music
We love the hear the songs

Stepped into the clouds with music left to share
Heaven's where the Angels sing, you'll find his music there

Patiently waits his old guitar
That sweetly played his favorite tunes.
And six strings sang and did their dance
Beneath the Scottish moon

In a world all his own, where everyone belonges
Allen wrote the music, we love to hear the songs

Allen (Additional Production by Phil McWalter!)

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