Jazz

A human woman lusts after her Vulcan lover, especially once every seven years, when he goes through the Pon Farr stage. 

LYRICS

(C) 2025 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
He’s calm and logical, all cool control,
Got that Vulcan discipline down in his soul.
But once in seven years, the fire starts to spark,
And baby when it hits, we’re burnin’ through the dark!

[Chorus]
Pon Farr! (whoa-oh!) It’s hotter than the sun,
Pon Farr! (yeah-yeah!) That Vulcan love is fun.
Regular nights are stellar, he always sets the bar—
But nothing blows my mind like a little Pon Farr!

[Verse 2]
Normally he’s steady, never breaks a sweat,
Speaks in quiet riddles I don’t always get.
But then the fever grabs him, his reason slips away,
And honey, when he grabs me, I don’t want it any other way!

[Chorus]
Pon Farr! (whoa-oh!) His logic takes a dive,
Pon Farr! (yeah-yeah!) That’s when he comes alive.
Every kiss is cosmic, every touch a star—
But nothing lights me up like a night of Pon Farr!

[Bridge]
Seven years of waiting, it’s torture, it’s true…
But when the heatwave hits him, ooooh, I’m brand new!
No mind-meld needed, I know where we are…
We’re ridin’ the galaxy, fueled by Pon Farr!

[Final Chorus]
Pon Farr! (whoa-oh!) My Vulcan’s on fire,
Pon Farr! (yeah-yeah!) He’s quaking with desire.
The stars could all go nova, we’d still go just as far—
‘Cause nothing in the cosmos beats a night of Pon Farr!

Pon Farr Nights

The singer croons about his imaginary woman in the moon, a perfect beauty.... Until he realizes that he might be asking for too much.

LYRICS
(C)2025 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
I’ve searched through the cities, the bars and cafés,
Chased after shadows, watched years slip away.
I dreamed of a beauty no mortal could hold,
A woman in the moon, in silver and gold.

[Chorus]
Woman in the moon, forever out of reach,
Lighting up the dark like a star on the beach.
I kept on climbing, but I never touched the tune—
Chasing after whispers of a woman in the moon.

[Verse 2]
Her eyes were imagined, her smile was a flame,
No flesh-and-blood woman could live up to the name.
And each hand I held, I let slip too soon,
For none could compare to my woman in the moon.

[Chorus]
Woman in the moon, forever out of reach,
Lighting up the dark like a star on the beach.
I kept on climbing, but I never touched the tune—
Chasing after shadows of a woman in the moon.

[Bridge]
But who am I, with my flaws and my scars?
I’m no perfect hero, no man among stars.
I’m learning the truth in the mirror’s soft light:
I must shape myself if I want love right.

[Verse 3]
So I’ll lay down my lantern, stop chasing the skies,
Look for the beauty in real human eyes.
A heart here on earth beats a truer tune,
Stronger than the dream of a woman in the moon.

[Final Chorus]
Woman in the moon, I release you tonight,
I’ll walk with the living, in morning’s first light.
For love is not flawless, but it can be true—
And I’ll never be the man in the moon.

Woman In The Moon

Not everyone is what they appear to be. This song is about someone who appears sad, but just needs to be approached in a different way.

LYRICS
(c)2025 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
She walks through the crowd like a shadow in rain,
Eyes on the ground, hiding heartache and pain.
No one can tell where her silence has grown,
But there’s a fire inside she keeps all her own.

[Chorus]
Dark Angel, wings folded tight,
You’ve been living too long in the shade of the night.
Dark Angel, don’t hide away—
When the morning comes, you’ll find your day.

[Verse 2]
Her smile is a whisper, it drifts on the breeze,
A kindness that trembles like leaves on the trees.
She’s guarding her heart from the world and its storm,
But the closer you stand, the more she turns warm.

[Chorus]
Dark Angel, wings folded tight,
You’ve been living too long in the shade of the night.
Dark Angel, don’t hide away—
When the morning comes, you’ll find your day.

[Bridge]
Give her the silence, give her the time,
She’ll open her heart like a slow-rising rhyme.
The sorrow she carries is only a part,
The rest is a garden that blooms in the dark.

(solo)

[Verse 3]
So if you should meet her, be gentle, be still,
Her beauty is quiet, her spirit is real.
Behind all the shadows, there’s sweetness to find,
An angel of darkness, with love in her mind.

[Chorus]
Dark Angel, wings folded tight,
You’ve been living too long in the shade of the night.
Dark Angel, don’t hide away—
When the morning comes, you’ll find your day.

The Dark Angel

This is based on the German version Sleeping Beauty, Dornröschen or Little Briar Rose. This reverses the main part of the story, so she essentially saves the Prince.

LYRICS
(c)2025 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
She lay in the tower, the briars grew tall,
A kingdom enchanted, asleep through it all.
A hundred years waiting, her fate was composed,
The name on their lips was Little Briar Rose.

[Chorus]
But the kiss was not for her awakening,
It was mine, it was mine, the heart inside me breaking.
Cold as stone, I’d never known what love could be—
Little Briar Rose, you awakened me.

[Verse 2]
I thought I was mighty, a prince made of steel,
No sorrow could touch me, no kindness to feel.
I kissed her in duty, or so I supposed,
But she opened my heart—sweet Briar Rose.

[Chorus]
And the kiss was not for her awakening,
It was mine, it was mine, the heart inside me breaking.
Cold as stone, I’d never known what love could be—
Little Briar Rose, you awakened me.

[Bridge]
The thorns have all melted, the kingdom can sing,
But I found the treasure no crown could bring.
It wasn’t her beauty, it wasn’t her hand,
It was learning the joy of helping to stand. 

[Verse 3]
Now I walk in sunlight I never have known,
Her laughter beside me, it softens the throne.
For the gift that she gave me will ever be shown,
That a heart is worth more than a crown of stone.

[Chorus]
The kiss was never for her awakening,
It was mine, it was mine, the heart inside me breaking.
Cold as stone, I’d never known what love could be—
Little Briar Rose, you awakened me.

[Outro]
Little Briar Rose… you awakened me.

Little Briar Rose

Mabel is an independent woman who loves her lovers, and doesn't want to settle for one.

LYRICS
(c)2025 Ggreg Snyder

 [Verse 1]
Charlie brings me chocolates… melts before they’re through,
Danny writes me verses… darling, I correct them too.
Ricky waves his wallet, diamonds left and right—
Tony plays piano… but never plays me right.

[Chorus]
Mabel’s lovers… lined up one by one,
Each with their little trick,
Each with their little fun.
Why should I be faithful? Why settle, why allow?
Mabel’s lovers… and I like it just how it is now.

[Verse 2]
Henry tells me stories… always skips the end,
Tom is far too serious… I call him my weekend.
Peter spins me dizzy, twirling round the floor—
But when the music’s over… there’s another at my door.

[Chorus]
Mabel’s lovers… sweet as crème brûlée,
One will feed me supper,
The next will make me stay.
But love’s a little circus… and I’m the ringmaster now,
Mabel’s lovers… and I like it just how it is now.

[Bridge – spoken/purred]
Some girls want devotion… one man, one cage.
But a kitten with nine lives…
Won’t be locked upon the stage.

[Final Chorus – vampy, triumphant]
Mabel’s lovers… oh, they beg, they plead,
Each one fills a moment,
Each one fills a need.
I don’t need a chain, dear—
Don’t ask me to bow…
Mabel’s lovers… and I like it just how…
(It is now.)

[Outro – teasing, with a growl/purr]
One steady man? … mmm… what a boring vow.

Mabel’s Lovers

A jazz song in the Ella mode about a woman shooing off a potential suitor.

LYRICS
[VERSE 1]
You tell me ’bout your penthouse view,
Your yacht in Capri, painted blue.
You flash that diamond, sparkle bright,
Say you’re the man for me tonight.
I nod and grin, I sip my gin,
But sugar, you can’t get in.

[CHORUS]
’Cause I’m otherwise committed,
Baby, my heart’s already fitted.
Got a man who treats me fine,
Don’t need your champagne or wine.
So sing your song, but you can’t win,
I’m otherwise committed, not to him.

[VERSE 2]
You drop big names from here to Rome,
You brag about that car you chrome.
You strut and boast, you play the part,
But darling, you can’t buy my heart.
So tip your hat, go tip the band,
This lady won’t take your hand.

[CHORUS]
I’m otherwise committed,
Baby, my love’s already knitted.
He’s no millionaire in gold,
But he’s got a hand to hold.
So play your game, it’s just a whim,
I’m otherwise committed, not to him.

[BRIDGE]
My baby’s not flashy, his paycheck’s not tall,
But he’s home every evening, he gives me it all.
He’s steady, he’s ready, he builds what will last,
While you’re just a story, a line, and a laugh.

[FINAL CHORUS]
So I’m otherwise committed,
Boy, your name’s already omitted.
You shine real bright, but not for me,
I’ve got my man, and that’s the key.
So close the book, the story’s dim—
I’m otherwise committed…
Shoo-bop-bop committed…
Otherwise committed, not to him.
 

(soft, playful tag)
Mmm… otherwise committed…
doo-doo-doo, committed…
otherwise committed…
not to him.

Otherwise Committed

Ggreg is a native of San Jose, CA, currently living in Las Vegas, NV. He is a singer/songwriter, as well as an actor, playwright and voice over artist. Member SAG-AFTRA, AEA, ASCAP, NSAI.