This Is The Life - Fletch, Steve P & Julie - The SWR Project
Written - Amy MacDonald

Oh, the wind whistles down, the cold dark street tonight
And the people they were dancin', to the music vibe
And the boys chase the girls with the curls in their hair
While the shy tormented youth sit way over there
And the songs they get louder, each one better than before

And you're singin' the songs, thinkin' this is the life
And you wake up in the mornin', and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singin' the songs, thinkin' this is the life
And you wake up in the mornin', and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?

So you're headin' down the road in your taxi for four
And you're waitin' outside Jimmy's front door
But nobody's in, and nobody's home till four
So you're sittin' there with nothin' to do
Talkin' about Robert Riger and his motley crew
And where you gonna go, and where you gonna sleep tonight

And you're singin' the songs, thinkin' this is the life
And you wake up in the mornin', and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singin' the songs, thinkin' this is the life
And you wake up in the mornin', and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?

And you're singin' the songs, thinkin' this is the life
And you wake up in the mornin', and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singin' the songs, thinkin' this is the life
And you wake up in the mornin', and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singin' the songs, thinkin' this is the life
And you wake up in the mornin', and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?
And you're singin' the songs, thinkin' this is the life
And you wake up in the mornin', and your head feels twice the size
Where you gonna go, where you gonna go?
Where you gonna sleep tonight?

Where you gonna sleep tonight?

This is the Life (Cover) - Fletch, Steve P & Julie - The SWR Project

I Ain't Ever Loved No One (Cover) - Fletch, Steve P & Julie B - The SWR Project
Written By : Donovan Woods

I guess before I met ya
I didn't know better
You swept in out of nowhere
When I thought I'd never go there
And you set the bar
for this stubborn heart
And when you met my family,
Everybody knew that you had me wrapped
I ain't ever loved no one like that
And when I said I loved ya,
I didn't care if you said it back
I ain't ever loved no one like that

If you'd have just kept walkin'
And we'd never got to talkin'
I could go on existin'
Not knowin' what I was missin'
But you set the bar
for this stubborn heart
When you met my family,
Everybody knew that you had me wrapped, I ain't ever loved no one like that
When I said I loved ya, I didn't care if you said it back
I ain't ever loved no one like that

And maybe I'll love again, then again, maybe I won't
Maybe you feel the same, maybe you don't
How would I know?

'Cause when you met my family,
Everybody knew that you had me wrapped
I ain't ever loved no one like that
And when I said I loved ya,
I didn't care if you said it back
I ain't ever loved no one like that
I ain't ever loved no one like that
I ain't ever loved no one like that
I ain't ever loved no one like that



I Ain't Ever Loved No One (Cover) - Fletch, Steve P & Julie B - The SWR Project

The SWR Project - Salt Water
Written / Vocals : Fletch
Music : Fletch (GB), Steve P (USA) & Julie B (CAN)
(C) The SWR Project 2025

Salt Water

And we’re walking, on sand through waves
We’re talking, we’re feeling brave
And we’re remembering, feeling betrayed
We’re recalling, mistakes we’ve made  

As we wander, to distant shores
Across dunes ‘n shingle, our souls explore		
Taking the chance, we slowly explain
How we felt, in those moments of pain

And we’re listening, to each other pray
We’re longing, to feel less afraid
And we’re missing, our masquerade
But forgiving, mistakes we’ve made, mistake we made

It was always us, in our hearts
Only ever fates, that kept us apart
The time lost, where poems die		
Salt water, on toes and in eyes

As our misgivings, fade away
Holding hands, our love portrays
Knowing a truth, this can never be
Our touching lips, steal a final scene, a final scene

It was always us, in our hearts
Only ever fates, that kept us apart
The time lost, where poems die		
Salt water, on toes and in eyes

The time lost, discloses lies 
Salt water, on toes and in eyes

Time lost, our ghosts deny
Salt water, on toes and in eyes
The time lost, where poets die		
Salt water, stings our eyes,  salt water, stings our eyes

Salt Water

The SWR Project - Alluring Extremes
Written / Vocals : Fletch
Music : Fletch (GB), Steve P (USA) & Julie B (CAN)
(C) The SWR Project 2025

Alluring Extremes

There is no path, the destinations unknow
We’re all misplaced, travelling alone
None of us know where, we’re meant to be
None of us can predict, with any certainty
And never trust anyone, who claims they can see

No-one knows why, we're really here
The meaning of it all, and why we persevere
Just finding our way, a truth a mantra
Forging a trail, our own raison d'être
And never trust anyone, who claims they know the answer

Can you be lost, if you don't know where you’re going?
Can you be lost, if your escaping where you've been?
We’re on our unique journey, trying to evade the weeds
Tempted by the visions, of alluring extremes
Tempted by the promise, of alluring extremes

There are no wrong choices, only different routes
Easy and hard options, short cuts to pursue
Don’t be fooled by glitter, efforts not biased
Karma can be hazardous, and life is non-compliant
And never trust anyone, who claims they have triumphed

Can you be lost, if you don't know where you’re going?
Can you be lost, if your escaping where you've been?
We’re on our unique journey, trying to evade the weeds
Tempted by the visions, of alluring extremes
Tempted by the promise, of alluring extremes
Tempted by the vision, of alluring extremes

Alluring Extremes

The SWR Project - RiverSong
Written / Vocals : Fletch
Music : Fletch (GB), Steve P (USA) & Julie B (CAN)
(C) The SWR Project 2025

RiverSong

RiverSong, at fifty seven 
Carrying dreams, nomads heaven				
Fleeting’s gone, a narrow progression		
Idyllic scenes, incandescent

RiverSong, locks and bridges
Soothing views, The Cuts riches   
Strum along, as nature listens			
Dance and sing, to memories; kisses

RiverSong, time to ponder
Space to think, minds to wander
Soul responds, notes conjure
Secret loves, lost to; yonder

RiverSong, RiverSong
How many more summers, have you got
How many more mistakes, before you’re lost

The rivers song, inner calling
Soul awoken, to canal story
The rivers song, lose the mask
Discover meaning, follow the path
RiverSong, RiverSong

RiverSong, evades the pain
Worldly turmoil, where chaos reigns
Composing wrongs, you can’t forget
Sharing tales, progress should; regret 

RiverSong, confessions written
A last hurrah, escaping prison
Desires shone, life’s forgiven
Rest before peace, the final; mission

RiverSong, RiverSong
How many more summers, have you got
How many more mistakes, before you’re lost

The rivers song, inner calling
Soul awoken, to canal story
The rivers song, lose the mask
Discover meaning, follow the path
RiverSong, RiverSong

How many more summers, have you got
How many more mistakes, before your forgot
RiverSong

RiverSong

The SWR Project - Don't Give Up
Written / Vocals : Fletch
Music : Fletch (GB), Steve P (USA) & Julie B (CAN)
(C) The SWR Project 2025

Don't Give Up

A hostile witness brands you weak
A broken culture where ignorance speaks
We tread on shards in streets of grey
Where hope is lost and leads astray
They sell us lies of their liberty
While truth is crushed in misery
Don’t give up 
Don’t give up

They’ve locked you in their storm of hate
Their poisoned words deciding your fate
They trade on bigotry and our fear
A lonely march through history’s tears
Yet even chained by darkest past
Our voices rise never surpassed 
Don’t give up 
Don’t give up

Armour up, unite as one
Heal the wounds, so we can run
March for rights, in city streets
Light the truth, when deception meets
Burn the gaslight, and their lies
We’ll find strength, in virtuous eyes
Stand as knights, to free the land
Raise your voice take back command
Raise your voice and take back command

A privileged few conceal your pain
Their power grows in shadow’s reign
But shame of treason paves the way
To find our reason cast doubts away
Hold fast to faith believe in change
Together bound our hearts engage
Don’t give up 
Don’t give up

When darkness comes to steal our voice
Remember you still have a choice
To rise unite renew the flame
And call tyranny by its name

Armour up, unite as one
Heal the wounds, so we can run
March for rights, in city streets
Light the truth, when deception meets
Burn the gaslight, and their lies
We’ll find strength, in virtuous eyes
Stand as knights, to free the land
Raise your voice take back command
Raise your voice and take back command

Hold on stand tall 
Hold on stand tall 
Hold on stand tall 
Don’t give up
Don’t give up

Don't Give Up

The SWR Project - Wisconsin Friend
Written / Vocals : Fletch
Music : Fletch & Julie B
(C) The SWR Project 2025

Wisconsin Friend						

Gets confused with Maths, Data and Leisure
Struggles with Mischievous, Aluminium and Lever
Risotto and Worcestershire, mysterious words
Along with Coriander, Basils an alien Herb

Gets 10 gallons to the mile, in his big old truck
Calls a liquid Gas, and complains about the bucks
His temperature eludes us, is he cold or is he hot?
He can’t write a date, or has he forgot

Xerox Cells, Biscuits Trunks and Hoods
Crisps and Chips, he’s just misunderstood

But he makes great music, and he’s is always there 
He’s mostly harmless, even wrestling bears
He’s not a bad chap at all, accept for his jokes 
Which are really very poor, and certainly not woke
Shooting all the Wildlife, for something to expend
He’s our Big Bearded, Wisconsin friend
He only cooks his roadkill, on an open flame
He’s our Big Bearded, Wisconsin friend

Gets baffled by languages, no geography degree 
There’s 7 continents 5 oceans, and 50 seas
He cheats when drinking, his pints are smaller
Watches the price of eggs, how many for a dollar

Gets mardy talking politics, over there it’s odd 
And best not mention Guns, Walls or even God
He wears his pants on the outside, just like superman
His gastronomic offering, is Peanut Butter and Jam

Xerox Cells, Biscuits Trunks and Hoods
Crisps and Chips, he’s just misunderstood

But he makes great music, and he’s is always there 
He’s mostly harmless, even wrestling bears
He’s not a bad chap at all, accept for his jokes 
Which are really very poor, and certainly not woke
Shooting all the Wildlife, for something to expend
He’s our Big Bearded, Wisconsin friend
He only cooks his roadkill, on an open flame
He’s our Big Bearded, Wisconsin friend

How his wife puts up with him, we can’t comprehend
But he makes great music, our Wisconsin, friend 
Our Wisconsin friend

Wisconsin Friend

The SWR Project - The Cave
Written / Vocals : Fletch
Music : Fletch (GB), Steve P (USA) & Julie B (CAN)
(C) The SWR Project 2025

The Cave

I read a bit of Jung, but tell me if I’m wrong
You can’t be frightened, all your life
The cave you fear to enter, holds the treasure you seek
Shadows in your mind, the fear, to beat
The fear to beat

Campbell said something, I’m pretty sure
To push yourself, knock down those doors
Go where you don’t wanna, do what you have to do
Face all your demons, reflections, to pursue 
Reflections to pursue

Envy, malic, cruelty and greed
Loving, kind, gentle and sweet
There all just parts that make you, complete

Quiet the mind, and your soul will speak
Enter the cave you fear, to find the treasure you seek
Accept where you’re flawed, and always be true
And try to be the best, version, of you

The terror inside, shudders your spirit
Depths of your psyche, only you can visit			
What you’re searching, is one sense of you
Make peace with yourself, accept, the truth
Accept, the truth

Envy, malic, cruelty and greed
Loving, kind, gentle and sweet
There all just parts that make you, complete

Quiet the mind, and your soul will speak
Enter the cave you fear, to find the treasure you seek
Accept where you’re flawed, and always be true
And try to be the best, version, of you

In the darkness, your inner self
The mirrors likeness, holds the wealth
Accept unconscious, listen to it speak
The cave you fear to enter, holds the treasure you seek

The cave you fear to enter, holds the treasure you seek

The Cave

The SWR Project - Colours Fade
Written / Vocals : Fletch
Music : Fletch (GB), Steve P (USA) & Julie B (CAN)
(C) The SWR Project 2025

Colours Fade

And I can’t remember, these picture of you
Where they were taken, or the beautiful views 
And I can’t remember, you being so beguiling
Why you’re dressed up, or why you’re smiling

It looks like some were taken, many years ago
But who took the image, I just don’t know
It looks like some were taken, to celebrate something
Share a special moment, where you always looked, stunning 

It was always you, that owned the memories
The precious moments, and sentimental stories

In a box, under your dresses
I find your trove, of photos and messages
The colours fade, corners curled up
Tarnished paper, that time corrupts
The colours fade, the colours fade, fade

And I can’t seem to recall, your face anymore
But I’m talking to these photos, gifts to explore
And a tear appears, as I hold you close once more
With forgotten photos, I remember our love, before

It was always you, that owned the memories
The precious moments, and sentimental stories

In a box, under your dresses
I find your trove, of photos and messages
The colours fade, corners curled up
Tarnished paper, that time corrupts
The colours fade, the colours fade, fade

No day is promised, life is ‘just because’
The colours fade, reminding me, of us

Colours Fade


The SWR Project - Chapter One
Written / Vocals : Fletch
Music : Fletch (GB), Steve P (USA) & Julie B (CAN)
(C) The SWR Project 2025

Chapter One

Do you remember when, we broke the night
It screamed and fought, from the black and white
Your voices danced, where the old cross met
Leaving it to chance, as friendship wept

The track you played, was scared and worn
And all that remained, was the thunderstorm
It tore and smashed, with banshees cries
Frustration thrashed, in mistrust and lies

I travelled West, to find some relief
But your voice followed, couldn’t leave me in peace
And I howled and wept, to the moon that night
A lament I accepted, on the edge of heights
It couldn’t, be

The night was clear, the stars couldn’t hide
They burned so bright, but had long since died
That’s the illusion, not really being there
You couldn’t shine, you couldn’t dare
It couldn’t be, Trick me, Trick me

Forever ah-men, lost to a pregnant pause
The sacrificial cost, an abortive applause
And the lover’s dream, couldn’t be restored
Was lost in a scream, that fell to the shore

And they say nothing, of the tempest they’d seen
As it swept us up, in what could of been
But the streets had changed, in denial and shame
So we left what remained, for another game
It couldn’t, be

The night was clear, the stars couldn’t hide
They burned so bright, but had long since died
That’s the illusion, not really being there
You couldn’t shine, you couldn’t dare
It couldn’t be, Trick me, Trick me

Recall that voice, in the pale moonlight
There was something special, in those rites
It rang in your head, travelled the stage
Stirred your heart, as you read from the page
It should have been, Trick me

Chapter One

'The SWR Project'.  Three friends on opposite sides of the globe making music together. Ambient Folk ideas merged together from our different worlds.  We hope you enjoy the SWR Sound.

Written & Vocals - Fletch
Music - Fletch (GB), Steve P. (USA) & Julie B. (CAN)


Some things change, some things never do... Take it easy...  Fletch :)

Don't Give Up

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