"The Way You Truly Are," is a touching tribute to genuine, unfiltered love and admiration. It beautifully captures the essence of appreciating someone for their true self, celebrating both their everyday moments and unique quirks. With a soulful, heartfelt tone, accompanied by a gentle electric piano, it conveys a sense of warmth and sincerity. The lyrics emphasize the beauty found in authenticity and the strength in vulnerability, making it a deeply relatable and emotionally resonant piece.

[Verse ]
You wake up in the morning light
No makeup yet your smile's so bright
You brew the coffee it's a start
I love you just the way you truly are

[Verse 2]
Your laughter echoes in the air
With tangled curls and clothes you wear
You dance around like you're a star
I love you just the way you truly are

[Chorus]
So don't you change a single thing
Your quirks your grace they make me sing
In every glance near or far
I love you just the way you truly are

[Break]

[Verse 3]
When you stumble and you fall
You rise again and stand so tall
Your strength it covers every scar
I love you just the way you truly are

[Bridge]
In crowded rooms or quiet space
Your presence no one can replace
You’re my moon my brightest star
I love you just the way you truly are

[Chorus]
So don't you change a single thing
Your quirks your grace they make me sing
In every glance near or far
I love you just the way you truly are

[Outro]

[End]


The Way You Truly Are

Written, performed, and produced by
Brian Kenneth Swain
January 26, 2025

The Swain Collection

Only the Light

Only The Light

"As Moments Drift Away" is a captivating slow jazz blues piece with a magnetic female voice guiding listeners through an introspective journey. Accompanied by classical guitar, soft drums, and piano, the song's emotional lyrics explore time's fleeting beauty. Its soothing melodies create an intimate atmosphere, perfect for reflecting on life's precious memories and bonds. The soulful verses and poignant chorus evoke nostalgia and wonder, making it an evocative, heartfelt experience.

[Verse]
The whisper of a gentle breeze,
As moments drift like waves at sea,
Time flows softly, as we sigh,
And dreams take flight, reaching high.

[Verse 2]
Stars may fade and seasons change,
Yet through it all, our hearts remain,
In every glance, a silent vow,
We'll find our way, here and now.

[Chorus]
As moments drift away, my dear,
We'll hold to every smile and tear,
For in the flow of time, we see,
The beauty of life's melody.

[Verse 3]
Sunsets paint the sky in gold,
Stories of the days retold,
In every touch, a memory,
Of what we've shared, eternally.

[Bridge]
Though shadows fall and nights grow long,
We'll dance along to our own song,
And with each dawn, a new surprise,
A world of wonder in our eyes.

[Outro]
As moments drift away, my dear,
We'll hold to every smile and tear,
For in the flow of time, we see,
The beauty of life's melody.

[End]




As Moments Drift Away

A song about a girl who had me under her spell for a while.

There Was Something About That Girl (K-Pop)

If I had to do it all over again
Would I be content to reply
To the question, “What do you do for a living?”
“Me?...

I just teach. It’s what I do. I know I’ve found my groove
I just teach. It’s all I do.  I’ve nothing more to prove
I just teach. I just teach

I awake primeval minds, where dormant wonders lie
Introduce tenderfoot minds  to why they wonder why
I just teach. I just teach 

Those who do can do, do
Those who can’t do, teach
Well, that’s what they say
If you think that’s true
I could teach a thing or two, too, to you

Now diagram that sentence

Let me ask you a question.
 Have you ever seen a  shy, introspective misfit
 Suddenly catch on to what makes  Shakespeare worth reading

 And then watch his writing  slowly evolve from
 Black-and-white into vivid  color? I have.

 Ever have a precocious  preteen smart ass not only
 Prove you wrong, but  replace what you thought was set in stone
 
 With an entirely new idea  using the critical-thinking skills 
 You’ve just taught her?  I have 

 Ever seen a roomful of  smug, surly faces as their
 Dim, un-inquisative eyes start to  blaze with wild, child-like fire

 When it dawns on them  all of a sudden that 
 What they call common sense is actually  complicated?

 And, for the very first time  learn to accommodate
 Inside their green  ripening little brains

 Two diametrically opposed  viewpoints as
 Perfectly  plausible!

 I have. And I wouldn’t have missed it for the world

Those who do can do what they do
I know I can do what they do too 
Let them do what they do
I do all that I can do as well
Maybe even better

I excite young appetites  and nurse them on unknowns
As they grow, I watch them fly  where no one’s ever flown
I just teach. I just teach. I just teach.

© Copyright 2025 Peter Lloyd
Music with help from Suno.com AI

I Just Teach

You Left It

Nơi Chúng Ta Đã Yêu

Other Worlds To Sing In

pain of separation, the struggle to move on, and the eventual acceptance of a changed relationship. emotions of love and loss, and the process of healing and finding yourself again

Let me go

Bonjour à tous,
Voici un hommage à Jean-Olivier Chénier (1806–1837), , patriote, et figure emblématique de la rébellion du Bas-Canada.
En décembre 1837, à Saint-Eustache, il prend les armes pour défendre les idéaux de justice, de liberté et d’autodétermination du peuple québécois.
Tombé au combat, il devient le symbole d’un courage indomptable et d’une lutte encore vivante dans notre mémoire collective.
J’ai écrit cette chanson pour un spectacle musicale dédié au Québec Libre en 1985. 
Elle est interprétée avec émotion par Louise Desrosiers.
Un  hommage à l’homme, au rêve, et à cette flamme qui ne s’éteint jamais.



Chant :			Louise Desrosiers 1985
Paroles :		Laurentides Music 
Composition :		Laurentides Music 
Arrangements : 	Laurentides Music
Copyright :		Laurentides Music 2025


L'écho des patriotes  hommage à Jean-Olivier Chénier (1806–1837)

Smooth jazz with sexy sax about a guy who's talking one last chance at romance.

When Two Worlds Collide

I post multiple versions of songs made from my lyric poems in different genres so those interested can follow the evolution of lyrics through their iterations in various genres.  I aspire to write lyric poetry to touch people, either to make them happy, or to touch their sadness and let them know they are not alone.

There Was Something About That Girl (K-Pop)

Hooley the Poet