Run does not count - 2

It’s easy to blame the other person in a breakup, but what about when your own complicity in a toxic dynamic comes to shake you awake? Objectively is about that haunting realization, soaring from a lilting acoustic opening to a full country-rock arrangement as the truth sets in.

Lyrics:

[Verse I]
never thought of my love as a loaded gun
but I'm objectively trying to take you down
'cause I always want your eyes on me
but then they're not on the road where they ought to be
and neither of us knew
and that's no excuse

[Verse II]
I can't say your name without feeling like
it will explode if I don't say it right
and tear a hole so wide that the whole world sees
and gets its own ideas about you and me
well, they don't understand
but don't they again?

[Chorus]
this is not how good love starts
this is not good love

[Verse III]
would have given my lungs to keep you around
but I'm objectively doing better now
because if I never dance with you
then I'm not second-guessing my every move
and I miss how it hurts
but isn't that worse?

[Bridge]
and this is my conclusion, honey
that you work better as a memory
because reality is messy
but we are dark objectively
I swear I meant the whole thing truly
but you work better as a memory
so honey, don't text me
so honey, don't text me

Honey

Objectively

Produced by: Mike Tompa
Written by: Annie Mehesh, Cindy Da Silva, Mike Tompa

ur mama luvs me still

This song is about how our Lord Jesus is always with us there through all the trials we face. (Psalm 23:4)

With Me There (Jehovah Shammah)7

Track 05 from the Emergent Signals EP by 2nd Brightest Object

Take a Shot

Luck

This Broken Heart of Mine

We are always working out the gym of life while making a beer run, running our mouths, jumping to conclusions, or running out wine.  The Gym Of Life

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Jezebel

I Don't Want to Go

Stuck In The Middle (country mix)

“Look Back and Move On” is a heartfelt country-rock ballad about lessons learned, scars earned, and the courage to keep going.
Written and produced by Paul Kennedy, it blends warm guitars, steady drums, and a storyteller’s voice — the sound of strength found in hindsight.

🎙️ Written & Produced by Paul Kennedy
🎸 Genre: Country Rock / Americana
📍 Recorded 2025 | Orleans, Canada
🌅 Sometimes the only way forward is to look back — and move on.

Look Back and Move On

Well, Whiskey
TimothyMichaelMusic
03 NOV 2025

V1.
Whitney’s sippin’ Chardonnay
At the end of every day
A glass or two helps her to unwind

If the bottle goes on ice
I know she’s paid the price
And today was really unkind

But, when she’s sipping from the well
I can always tell
She’s going back in time

Chorus
Well, Whiskey
Tell me Girl, what’s on your mind
Those eyes start getting misty 
When she starts to rewind

All the people that she’s loved 
And places she’s left behind
Shots she’s taken
Opportunities declined

This time you know I hope she comes back quickly
Well, Whiskey

V2
When her toes are in the sand
There’s a Tito’s in her hand
Listening to the sound of crashing waves

She gets that twinkle in her eye
With a little vodka high
And I know it’s gonna be a real good day

But, when she’s sipping from the well
I can always tell
She’s checking out today

Chorus
Well, Whiskey
Tell me Girl, what’s on your mind
Those eyes start getting misty 
When she starts to rewind

All the people that she’s loved 
And places she’s left behind
Shots she’s taken
Opportunities declined

This time you know I hope she comes back quickly
Well, Whiskey

Bridge
One thing I know for certain
She gets turned up on the bourbon

Chorus
Well, Whiskey
Tell me Girl, what’s on your mind
Those eyes start getting misty 
When she starts to rewind

All the people that she’s loved 
And places she’s left behind
Shots she’s taken
Opportunities declined

This time you know I hope she comes back quickly
Well, Whiskey

This time you know I hope she comes back quickly
Well, Whiskey

Well, Whiskey (2025) (Cover)

Ohxalá is the musical project of a Portuguese duo: Maria & Luís. Maria works as a printing technician in a photo lab and Luís works as a website programmer moreover both devote much of their non-working hours to music and photography. From this dedicated and parallel passion started the will to make it alive somehow and, consequently,it had been growing faster particularly since the recent adventure of the duo in Germany in 2016. Such a journey is the starting point of this plot. On his return to the Portuguese lands, eager for information; an effervescent and inspiring will to investigate and absorb settled in the duo. They are in need of a call to go through other times, other peoples; which have completely overwhelmed them.

The name Ohxalá comes from the Arabic expression “ 'in sha' allh ”, whose meaning is “God willing”, which is used as interjection to express the desire for something to happen. Nevertheless, it is also a reference to the father Oxalá, orixa associated with the creation of the world and of the humankind. Maria and Luís make distinguished use of African-born religions' "imaginarium" as a basis for inspiration in the elements of their music. This connection and rescue came to light their debut EP: "O Futuro do Passado EP" (“The Future of the Past”). The work alludes to the importance of the historical preservation of the rituals, songs, traditions and customs of the ancient peoples. Music that's transcendental, music for your mind, body and heart.

The EP includes four tracks. “Ossaim” is an encounter with the God of the forests and the flowers. In this piece of jungle-sound the duo invites us to embark in the woods, the ritual has begun. In the sequence appears “Sarvará”, an edit of a track of the very-very Brazilian ProjetoMujique; of this bridge Brazil-Portugal appears this second track, an electronic ode to Oxalá. “Ovoavoa” is an invitation to the liberation and celebration of life and love. An invitation to smile and dance freely. “Urubu Violeta” finishes the thematic clipping. It is a “musical illustration” of an original poem by actor Rui Queirós de Matos aka Spike that gives voice to the more futuristic composition of the EP. With an organic feel that is the result of an exciting layering, the Portuguese newcomers deliver a cosmic, fresh, unique and emotionally rich production of intentions.

“O Futuro do Passado” is a vivid introduction to the thematic clipping explored by Maria and Luís. With a down tempo ethnic's scene still embryonic Portugal seems to contribute strongly to the artistic extrapolation of the duo. An infinity of perspectives and colours, together with a powerful groove feeling make this project a unique sound experience. With the incessant search for ways of expressing themselves through popular music, Ohxalá delivers in such a different way a sound package that make us reflect on the past and look to the future without fear.

Ohxalá:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohxala/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ohxala

Credits:
Art: Helder Dias.
Master: Andreh Torres @ RD Studio, Brazil.
Voice: Track 04 - Rui Queirós de Matos.
Contains samples of the work of documentarist Ricardo Esposito.

Special Thanks:
To Vitor Aguiar our Olorum, one of the promoters of this project and creator of the beautiful Ohxalá logo. To Project Mujique, Rui Queirós de Matos aka Spike. Helder Dias by the cover art. To Casa Caos, Tropical Twista and all those who have supported and influenced our music. "Bem hajam, Axé!"

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Ohxalá feat. Spike — Urubu Violeta

Ginger cream, sweet to taste
I don’t know how commonplace it is
to fantasize about someone for so long.
But to think another place or time,
we’d pull off victimless crime,
avoided all of this heartache
is real enough to dream about.

Do you think I
ever could 
rely on this?
It’s a feeling 
that’s escaped me in the past 
My hesitance is complicated.

(Some times I want you.
Sunbeams fall on me
& take me away for a while.)

Don't get it wrong I still think about you all the time.
and now wonder if I’d even feel this way about you
If I hadn’t tried so hard to counterfeit the way you looked at him that night, 
in hindsight it's revealing.

Do you think I 
ever could
rely on this?
It's a feeling
that’s betrayed me in the past.
Romantic or
exaggerated?

(Some times I want to.
Sunbeams fall on me
& take me away for a while.)

Is it real if I think it?
Is it real enough?
It’s real if I think it.
Is it real enough to chance?
Is it real if I think it?
Is it real enough?
It’s real enough I figure.

That's all I ever wanted from you (x8)
_____________________________________________________

Produced by Curtis Peel
Coproduced by Dave Brandwein

Mixed and Mastered by Jason "Jocko" Randall
Engineered by Dave Brandwein
Vocal Engineer - Andrew Greacen

Recorded at Galaxy Smith Studios - Brooklyn
More Sound Studio - Syracuse, NY

Joey Campanella - Drums
Josh Curry - Bass
Brian Lauri - Moog
Curtis Peel - Vox, Piano, Synths, Percussion
Robert Sulzer - Electric Guitar

Omens

All I Ever Wanted

AMNESIA
(LYRICS)

I COULD’NT BELIEVE 
SHE COULD’NT REMEMBER
I HAVE SUCH A SIMPLE NAME
BUT NO ONE BELIEVED ME
AH THE LOOK ON MY FACE
I SHOOK MY HEAD AS I WALKED AWAY
IT MUST BE A MISTAKE
BUT I COULD SWEAR
THAT WAS THE GIRL I KNEW
BUT NOW SHE DOESN’T EVEN KNOW ME
SHE MUST HAVE AMNESIA

CHORUS:
SHE SAID I CAN’T REMEMBER
SHE SAID I DON’T RECALL
I THOUGHT WE HAD SOMETHING SPECIAL
TURNS OUT WE HAD NOTHING AT ALL

MY FRIENDS ARE ALL LAUGHING
I FEEL LIKE A FOOL
I WANNA JUST RUN AND HIDE
THE WAY SHE IGNORED ME
REALLY NAUGHED ME
SHE MUST BE PLAY’N TRICKS ON MY MIND
CAUSE THERE WAS A TIME 
WHEN THAT GIRL LOVED ME
SWORE THAT SHE’D NEVER LEAVE
BUT NOW SHE DOESN’T EVEN KNOW ME
SHE MUST HAVE AMNESIA

CHORUS:

MY FRIENDS ARE ALL LAUGHING
I FEEL LIKE A FOOL
I WANNA JUST RUN AND HIDE
BUT NO ONE BELIEVED ME
AH THE LOOK ON MY FACE
SHOOK MY HEAD AS I WALKED AWAY
CAUSE THERE WAS A TIME
WHEN THAT GIRL LOVED ME
SWORE THAT SHE’D NEVER LEAVE
BUT NOW SHE DOESN’T EVEN KNOW ME
SHE MUST HAVE AMNESIA

CHORUS:

Is Anybody out There?

Amnesia

Can’t lie nobody likes you
Don’t need no crap yall can have em

Singer, Songwriter, and guitar player who specializes in fun down to Earth songs.

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Greg Knight

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