Gary Randman Playlist

Fun Pop Rock song about guy who is with a girl who pulls all the strings, but he doesn't care as long as she wants to be with him. 


Lyrics:

As Long As I Have You 
(c) 2024   Gary Randman

[Chorus]
I don't care if the world thinks
You got me hanging by a string
And I don't care if you use me
You can spend all my money
I don't care, as long as I have you
And I don't mind, as long as I have you


[Verse 1]
You say want to find yourself, I'm on your side
Trying all the latest craze, to me that's fine
My heart rules the way and my mind just obeys
Babe you're the one for me 

[Chorus]
I don't care if the world thinks
You got me hanging by a string
And I don't care if you use me
You can spend all my money
I don't care, as long as I have you
And I don't mind, as long as I have you

[Verse 2]
You go and buy the stylish clothes, I won't deny
Hanging with your friends all day,  I'll let it slide
Don't care what they say and my feelings won't change
Babe you're the one for me

[Chorus]
I don't care if the world thinks
You got me hanging by a string
And I don't care if you use me
You can spend all my money
I don't care, as long as I have you
And I don't mind, as long as I have you

[Instrumental Bridge]

[Verse 3]
You want to sleep til late, hey that's alright
Staying in the house all day,  I will abide
Won't ask you to change,  cause your love's what I crave
Babe you're the one for me

[Chorus]
I don't care if the world thinks
You got me hanging by a string
And I don't care if you use me
You can spend all my money
I don't care, as long as I have you
And I don't mind, as long as I have you
and I won't care, as long as I have you

As Long As I Have You [Rough Demo]

About a guy who reflects back on an early love and wonders what life would have been with her.


Lyrics:

Once In A While
© 2002 Gary Randman

[Verse 1]
Long time ago
In a town near the coast
Met a girl named Jolene
For a little while we were real close

We’d runaway
To go hide in the caves
Where we talked and we laugh
And we fell in love, it was true love

[Chorus]
Once in a while
Thinking of her
What it be like
Life together now

[Verse 2]
She’d always say
To be strong not afraid
So I gave her my heart
If I would hurt she would heal me

Cold winter days
Lying close feeling safe
And we held on so tight
It felt so good and it felt right

[Chorus]
Once in a while
Thinking of her
What it be like
Life together now

[Verse 3]
Remember the day
She moved away
And we kissed one last time
She said good luck, don’t forget me


[Chorus]
Once in a while
Thinking of her
What it be like
Life together now

[Outro]
Now I’m living with someone else
It’s good but I think
If I was still with her now
Would it be the same?

Once In A While (Demo)

About a guy who takes in the city's vibe to uplift him after having a stressful time.


Lyrics:

The City's Vibe           
(c) 2024   Gary Randman

[Verse 1]
Called my girl at five
Babe get ready for the night
Have this need to cruise the town
Find them bars with the cool sounds
Leave my work behind
Meet her at the subway line
Waiting for the downtown train
Dancing as some music plays

[Verse 2]
When we find our way
Get a table near the stage
Find some comfort drinking wine
Let the music soothe our minds
When it's time to go
We hit the streets and roam
City lights help guide the way
Looking up above amazed


[Bridge]
The city's alive
I'm feeling its vibe
Like some kind of high
Helps me clear my mind
Cause lately
Going crazy
In my mind
The city breathes me life
Makes me feel alive
The sights
The sounds
They supply
An energy that thrives
Reaching deep inside

The City's Vibe [Demo]

About a guy and a girl that are friends but they really are something more but the girl is hesitant to admit.


Lyrics:

It’s Love
© 2024 Gary Randman

[Verse 1]
Love, is one step away
Tell me girl, are you still afraid?
Finding out, we’re so much alike
It scares me too

Know you’ve been burned
So you keep your distance
Your minds made up but
Your heart says give in
You won’t move away cause you’ll always wonder

[Chorus]
Don’t deny it
Try to fight it
We both know
That It’s Love, That It's Love, That It's Love

[Verse 2]
Love, is so hard to find
Come on girl, won’t you change your mind?
Looking back, you fear hurt again
I understand

We’re by your door
And I know you need me
Your words say go but
Your eyes say don’t leave
You can’t run away cause you want to be near

[Chorus]
Don’t deny it
You can’t fight it
We both know
That It’s Love, That It's Love, That It's Love

[Bridge]
You're sending signs
That play in mind 
We're something more than friends

There's a line you're standing behind
A door you won't open
Don't be scare and let yourself go

[Outro]
You’re excited
You can’t hide it
I feel it too
Let me love you

It's Love [Rough Demo]

About a guy who has doubts around how his girl feels about him.  

Lyrics:

My Sweet Love
 © 1990 Gary Randman
[Verse 1]  
 My sweet love
 With the rose in your hand
 Do you sleep well at night
 Knowing I am your man?

[Chorus] 
 Do you love me
 And are you happy
 When the morning comes?
 All the birds in the tree
 They're singing softly
 But they don't know what
 What she'll do
 What she'll say
 Where she goes
 Where she's been today

 [Verse 2] 
 My sweet love
 With the gold from your ears
 Why do you hide your thoughts?
 Are you scared of your fears?
 
 [Chorus] 
 
 [Bridge]
 Taking many chances
 Too much romancing
 Don't know what she's after
 Flirting with disaster
 Wish she give a sign
 Stop wasting my time

 [Instrumental]
 
 [Chorus]
 
 [Outro]
 Taking many chances
 Too much romancing
 Don't know what she's after 
 Flirting with disaster
 Changes in her ways
 Have made me start to say
 Don't want to be a fool
 Emotions being used
 She's playing with mind
 Can't read between the lines
 Is this love I see
 Or is it make believe
 Wish she give a sign
 Stop wasting my time

My Sweet Love (Demo)

About a guy whose girl wants to end things and he wants to talk about it and resolve.


Lyrics:

Let’s Talk About It
© 2002 Gary Randman


[Verse 1]
It’s been a long hard workday
Won’t you give me a break
Boss wants me to design
A new product line

I work all day
and I come home late
and I’m weak and tired

Now you start complaining
That I don’t give a damn
You think love is fading
And I don’t understand

[Chorus]
Let's talk about it
Talk about it
Don’t let the good times fade away

[Verse 2]
We used to kid and laugh a lot
Spend our time just kissing
Hours would pass us by
We just keep on loving

The times were good
and we thought they would
Always last forever

Now you say you’re leaving
Cause I’m bringing you down
There’s no use persuading
Can’t save the love we found

[Chorus]
Let's talk about it
Talk about it
Don’t let the good times fade away

[Verse 3]
Want things to get better
Want life the way it was
Please don’t give in easy
Let's try to work it out

[Chorus]
Let's talk about it
Talk about it
Don’t let the good times fade away

Let's Talk About It (Demo)

About a hopeless romantic who had to end his relationship with his Chinese girlfriend after there was pressure from her family.


Lyrics:

China Girl        (c) 2024  Gary Randman

[Verse 1]
Everyday
Time grows longer
And I'm alone
Left to wonder
Where you are
How you feel tonight

When we met
We discovered
A force that would
Pull us closer
A common bond
Keeping our love strong

I would dream
Us forever
But our fate changed
Now it's never
Still can hear
Forbidden love

[Chorus]
I'm just a liar
A secret admirer
A Fool who believes In the destiny
When two hearts meet
China girl , China girl

[Verse 2]
We would laugh
When together
And we'd stand by
For each other
Two hearts free
In a paradise

Then our love
Met resistance
And they would say
Keep your distance
They couldn't see
Just two human beings

Then you came
Cried I'm sorry
I wiped your tears
Said don't worry
Left to pretend
I Understand

[Chorus]
I'm just a dreamer
A Secret deceiver
A Hopeless romantic who's time has come
To say goodbye
China girl, China girl

[Outro]
I'm just a liar
A secret admirer
A Fool who believes
In the destiny
When two hearts meet
But Our love Was Bound
By the difference allowed
So I'm here on my own wondering why with
My thoughts unspoken
Heart left broken

A cold winter night
And I'm feeling uptight
And I wish you were here
By my side forever
Now it's never
So we're apart
And I'm looking to start
My way back down that road
But I know that I
wish I told you
I still loved you
China girl, China girl, China Girl

China Girl  [Demo]

A touching song for someone who is going through difficult time and to let them know they are a special person and don't deserve this and try to raise their spirit.

Lyrics 

You Deserve The Best Of Life
© 2002 Gary Randman
 
[Verse 1]
I know you’re holding on
You’re hurt and not so strong
I see your crying eyes
Don’t be sad, Don’t be mad
It’ll be alright

[Chorus]
You deserve the best of life
No more pain for you to fight
I have seen what you’ve been through
It’s brought out the best in you

[Verse 2]
I see inside your soul
You have a heart of gold
An angel in disguise
You’re so kind, do what’s right
You shine so bright

[Chorus] 
You deserve the best of life
Only good and only right
I wish you lots of love
I hope you’re blessed with much
 
[Outro]
You deserve the best of life
You deserve the best of times
May all your dreams come true
I hope you see it through
Don’t care how bad it seems
They can’t take your dignity

You Deserve The Best Of Life (Demo)

A song to connect the listener to the experiences of the Holocaust, leading the listener to a spiritual ending reminding them of the survivors, along with the generations that have come from then, who will keep memories of what transpired going on into the future.

Lyrics

© 2025  Gary Randman   

[Verse 1]
Wake up
pure souls
It’s time to go

Goodbye
to light
Into darkness you go

[Verse 2]
Move quick
Get on
Squeeze in, real close

The door
will shut
Into darkness you go

[Verse 3]
Welcome
For now
This place is home

The gates
will shut
Into darkness you go

[Verse 4]
Please eat
This bread
Rest here, sleep close

The room
Is dim
Into darkness you go

[Verse 5]
You’ve worked
All day
Let’s clean, follow

The doors
will shut
Into darkness you go


[Verse 6]
Goodbye
To dark
Your spirits free

New souls
Are born
From light they see

Into Darkness (Demo)

I've been writing songs as a hobby for many years while I raised a family but I'm now looking to take the songwriting to the next level.  I grew up with the Classic Rock of the 60's & 70's and the 80's music scenes.  Hard to find a similar artist to my songs but it is in the Pop, Rock genres.  I believe the songs have good potential and are something different and original from what you hear today. Take a listen to my various demos and let me know what you think.  I'm looking for a creative producer who enjoys what he hears and would be interested to take this music to a new level to grow a fan base and/or share with an artist.

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