Gone but not Forgotten

Let Me Be Better Than I Was – A Song for the Heart That Still Hopes

Warm, honest, and quietly powerful, this song blends heartfelt lyrics with a soul-stirring melody that feels both intimate and uplifting. The gentle acoustic instrumentation carries a confessional tone, while the vocals deliver raw emotion without pretence—just a sincere desire to change, grow, and walk closer with Jehovah.

This is a prayer set to music. Whether you’re at a crossroads or simply trying to walk a little closer to your values, this song is a companion for reflection. It reminds us that progress doesn’t require perfection—just humility, trust, and a willingness to try again.

Listen when your heart feels heavy or hopeful. Let it lift you one step closer to who you’re meant to be.

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Music and Vocals: Suno.ai
Lyrics: Fresh Virtual Reality

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[Verse 1]
I’ve worn my flaws like second skin
Hid what I felt, kept it locked within  
But I’m tired of shadows, tired of shame  
I need your light to show me the way  

I spoke like I had all the answers
But silence was my only prayer  
Now I kneel, heart laid bare—  
Jehovah, are you there?  

[Chorus]
Let me be better than I was
Not just stronger, but guided by love  
Not just calm, but trusting your plan  
Not just kind, but shaped by your hand  
You see the heart beneath the scars  
Let me be better—just as I am  

[Verse 2]
I’ve wandered roads that led me home
To where your voice is soft but known  
When I was numb, still you were near  
Your mercy louder than my fear  

I’ve read your word through weary eyes
Each verse a whisper, a call to rise  
So here I am, not proud, just true—  
I want to walk each step with you  

[Chorus]
Let me be better than I was
Less of my will, more of your cause  
Let me reflect what patience can be  
Show your compassion working in me  
You see the soul I’ve tried to guard  
Let me be better—Jehovah, my God  

[Bridge]
I won’t pretend I haven’t strayed
But you forgive when I’ve confessed and prayed  
No crown, no worth of my own to boast  
Just grace enough to hold you close  

[Final Chorus]
Let me be better than I was
Lifted by undeserved love  
Let every failure become my prayer  
Every tear, a step toward care  
You’re not done with me—this I trust  
Let me be better than I was

Let Me Be Better Than I Was

Travel

Born For The End

The love you never found

This song is about a man who proves that kindness doesn’t need an audience. Moose isn’t flashy he’s steady, simple, and wise in his own way. He feeds the deer behind his barn, makes peace with the squirrels, and lends a hand to anyone who crosses his path human or animal. He won’t brag about it, but the folks around him know: the world’s a little softer where Moose walks.

He hands out corn to the critters, and old sayings to the folks, and somehow, both seem to stick.

Here’s to those who do good without making a show of it.


[Verse 1]
They say a man’s measured by the way he lends a hand,
By the quiet things he does when there ain’t no one to stand.
There’s a big fella ‘round here, folks just call him Moose,
Drives a shiny Tundra, keeps it spotless and spruce.

Out past his  barn, where the woods start to grow,
The deer wander out, movin' quiet and slow.
He lays out corn, then he leans with style,
Watchin' ‘em feed with a soft, easy smile.

[Verse 2]
By the porch there’s bird feeders, where the songbirds land,
Moose keeps it stocked, says, “They brighten the land.”
But the squirrels kept stealin’, so he hatched up a plan,
Bought squirrel-proof feeders, but still leaves ‘em corn by hand.

He laughs watchin’ ‘em scramble, says, “Let ‘em have their fun,”
“There’s plenty to share when the day is done.”
Leanin’ back with his old water jug in the shade,
That simple kind of joy, it just never fades.

[Verse 3]
There’s an old man in town, walks his dog every day,
Hunched over and quiet, just driftin’ his way.
But Moose knows his story, so he’ll pull up slow,
Says, “Hop on in, friend, where you need to go?”

Drives him to McDonald's, says, “Ice cream’s on me,”
Watches that old man share with his dog happily.
Before they part ways, Moose slips him some cash,
Says, “Take care of that pup, and yourself, too, while it lasts.”

[Chorus]
That’s just Moose, steady and true,
He’s got a story for everyone, and his heart’s just as true.
Feeds the deer, helps a stranger, keeps the squirrels in line,
Knows life ain’t perfect, but he likes it just fine.
Hands out the corn to the critters outside,
And hands out old sayings to the folks passin' by.

[Outro]
I'm a grown ass man… I do what I want.”
(pause)
“And remember, just ‘cause you blow out my candles… It don’t make yours any brighter.”

That’s Just Moose

It Is Done
A quiet anthem of closure.
This song is not about triumph – it’s about truth.
It’s the breath after the storm, the whisper after the scream.
Composed in stillness, sung in release,
It Is Done marks the moment when something finally ends
– not with noise, but with dignity.

✨ What you hear is a collaboration: AI co-created – but life breathes through both of us.

IT Is Done

Pictures in the Hall

This song is part of the album “Why me – but why not me too”.
It is not to be seen on its own, but as part of a journey I have to live through since my diagnosis. Each track tells a piece of this path – honest, raw, and unfiltered.

I Walk Through

“Different on Purpose” is a gentle yet powerful folk-worship anthem about finding peace in who God made you to be. It’s a song for anyone who’s felt out of place — chasing approval, losing themselves in expectation, only to be found again by grace. With its earthy acoustic tones, ambient textures, and heartfelt honesty, it celebrates the beauty of living authentically, resting in God’s design rather than the world’s demands. It’s not rebellion — it’s redemption. A quiet declaration that you’re set apart on purpose.

I tried to fit where I didn’t belong
Wore a smile, but I felt so wrong
Ran through the years chasing approval
Lost myself in what looked useful

I hit the bottom more than once
Tried to fix what time had done
But You met me where I lost my way
And turned the night into a brighter day

I’m different on purpose
Set apart by grace
Don’t need the same rhythm
To run this race
You found me wandering
And called me Yours
I’m learning to rest
In a life that’s raw

I burned out on the noise and show
Religion took more than it ever sowed
But You came whispering peace again
You found me hiding deep within

Now mornings start with bread and wine
Your Word and pen and quiet time
I walk these streets with love to give
And call it purpose — because it is

I’m different on purpose
Set apart by grace
Don’t need the same rhythm
To run this race
You found me wandering
And called me Yours
I’m learning to rest
In a life that’s raw

I don’t need a title
I don’t need applause
The smallest kindness
Can shake the walls
A gentle word, a quiet grace, a song
This is the kingdom
Where I belong

I’m different on purpose
And that’s okay
You’re writing my story
In Your own way
You found me wandering
And called me Yours
Now I’m finally home
Where my heart feels more

Different on purpose
And perfectly Yours

Different on Purpose

“Does It Make Me a Criminal” is an honest confession wrapped in melody — a song born from the tension between faith and doubt. It explores what it feels like to question God, to pray without answers, and to wonder whether love still remains when belief no longer looks the same.

This song isn’t about walking away from faith — it’s about walking through it. Through silence. Through uncertainty. Through the fear of becoming someone different. It speaks for anyone who has ever asked hard questions in the quiet and felt alone for doing so.

At its core, Does It Make Me a Criminal is a reminder that doubt doesn’t cancel love, and questions don’t disqualify faith. Even when understanding fades, grace still holds.

Written and performed by Bobby Clayton.

Does It Make Me a Criminal

I’m one of Jehovah’s Witness. I write to think. I’m not a songwriter. I just play with ideas, and I always write for myself. I never intended to write anything for others, let alone songs for people to listen to. 

My musical skills are non existent. I am learning to play the ukulele :). When AI music came out, I saw it as a chance to experiment, but I didn’t plan to share anything with anyone. So I apologise in advance if I get the music genre wrong. I was just having fun. That’s when I got interested in lyric writing, so I started reading books on the subject.

Some of the books I’m reading include “Song Maps” by Simon Hawkins, “On Song Writing” by Aaron Espe, “How To Write One Song” by Jeff Tweedy, “Rhyming” and “Writing Better Lyrics” by Pat Pattison. I’m also subscribed to Keppie Coutts’ newsletter.

I think the music (Suno.ai) does most of the work to make these lyrics sound good. I can spend hours tweaking a song on Suno that ends up sounding terrible, only to hit on one at random that does a decent job of presenting the lyrics in music form. So, if you like a song, it’s because of random chance, not my skill.

I’d like to stay anonymous for a few reasons (including the one above), but also because I want to give all the praise and glory to our Creator, Jehovah.

I do not speak or write on behalf of The Watchtower, JW.org, or any other Jehovah's Witness. If you would like to know more, please visit the official website at www.jw.org