"Soak It All In" reflects the moment of pause and reflection in the middle of a journey. 

The lyrics convey a sense of calm and acceptance, celebrating the present while acknowledging the challenges ahead. It’s a reminder to take a step back, appreciate the small joys, and trust that the path ahead will unfold in its own time.



Soak It All In

"Boîte à musique" est une chanson qui évoque le deuil d’un amour perdu, symbolisé par une boîte à musique qui ne joue plus que des mélodies tristes depuis le départ de mon homme. Chaque note est un rappel du vide, des émotions tourmentées que je traverse, du déni à la colère, en passant par la tristesse et la douleur. À travers ces étapes du deuil, je raconte la lutte intérieure pour accepter cette perte, mais aussi la quête de guérison au milieu du tumulte émotionnel. C’est un hommage à la fragilité du cœur humain et à la lente résilience après la tempête.

Boite à Musique

A gentle duet built on shared understanding and emotional presence. “Side By Side” is about showing up—not just in the easy times, but especially when it’s hard. Spoken word and soft harmonies weave through reflections on love, empathy, and sideless togetherness. Written for those who value listening, being present, and walking through life hand in hand.

Written by Andy Brotherton
Vocals: Male & Female Duo
Genre: Emotional | Spoken-Word | Minimalist Duet

Side by Side

Side By Side (Duet)

This track is called ONENESS—but it’s not about sameness. It’s about balance. Coexistence. The space where both sides—masculine and feminine, serious and soft, chaos and calm—exist without erasing each other.

The tuning fork watermark represents resonance, not noise.
The intersecting symbols represent connection, not control.
Generatio means birth—not just of people, but of ideas, presence, and sound that heals.

This is part of something deeper.
You don’t need to choose a side.
You just have to listen.

ONENESS

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Kiss Me

MIDDLE AGE by NOVA J

[Vers 1]
Where’s the train, it’s rollin’
Oh, I missed my station 
There’s my mind, controllin’
Low on inspiration 

I’m not here to misbehave
I’ve got no more oats to sew
I’m damn near my middle age
You know how the story goes

[Pre Chorus]
And time goes fast
Time goes too fast

[Chorus]
And the world is changin’ (changin’)
Oh the world is changin’ fast
All these wars I’m waging (waging)
I don’t know if I will last

[Hook]
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end

[Vers 2]
Look around 
Looks like I missed the memo
Starin’ down
It’s a long hard fall below 

I’m too tired to keep on climbin’ 
But I’m too afraid to fall
I’ve worked hard for what is mine
And I’m so scared to lose it all 

[Pre Chorus]
And time goes fast
Time goes too fast

[Chorus]
And the world is changin’ (changin’)
Oh the world is changin’ fast
All these wars I’m waging (waging)
I don’t know if I will last

[Hook]
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end

[Bridge]
I know I somehow made it halfway
But there’s so much I don’t know
I know how scared I feel on some days
Is there any room to grow?
I don’t know (ooooh)
I just don’t know (ooooh)
I don’t know

[Outro]
I’m not here to misbehave
You know how the story goes
I’m damn near my middle age
But I’m praying I can grow
And time goes fast
Time goes too fast
And the world is changin’ (changin’)
Oh the world is changin’ fast
All these wars I’m waging (waging)
I don’t know if I will last
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end (until the end)
Until the end

MIDDLE AGE

Óbundinn is an Old Norse word meaning "unbound," "untied," or "unfettered." This track embodies that very spirit—a raw, heartfelt journey through the struggle for self-possession in a world that often tries to put a price tag on everything. Blending the visceral energy of grunge with the profound depth of soul, this song speaks to the core of what it means to be truly free.

From reflective openings to defiant anthems, the song declares: "This life we live... it has a soul, and it’s ours. It is ours to carry free." With haunting whispers and powerful bass drops, "Óbundinn" builds into an empowering statement against unseen chains, reminding us that "You were never made for sale."

Like the resilient bloom breaking through concrete in its artwork, this track stands as a testament to the unyielding spirit within – a call to remember who you are and walk Óbundinn (unbound). This isn't just music; it's a profound statement for the soul.

This life we live—
It’s not a contract.
This life we live—
It has a soul,
and it’s ours
it is ours to carry free
(carry free)
it is ours
ours alone...

Who wants to be owned?
Not this life.
Not this soul.
I know what I am—
I know who I am—
And won’t allow it anymore.
no no no no more

There ya go—no more.
oh yeah, no more.

They can lock you up.
They can tie you down.
Don’t play their games.
They may whisper.
They may watch.
But you were never made for sale.

Don’t let 'em write your price tag.
I’m not wearing one.
I’m not labeled.
I’m not theirs.
I’ll listen. I’ll consider.
I’ll think through it.
But never, ever—
will I do “some” “thing”
or wear some label
that says who I am.
I know who I am.

Now is the time—
(to know, and walk).

Walls ain’t proof of truth.
Locks ain’t signs of reason.
Masks don’t guard—
they only hide the truth.
Call a wrong a wrong—
even when they call it law.

They call it a loan—
but it feels like they own.
They call it a contract—
but all I hear is the con.
I sign the line—
and the weight stays on.
They dress it in law—
but I already saw.
It’s still wrong.

You can’t price a soul.
Not yours. Not mine.
Lies. Words. Tags.
Not for sale.

Truth.

They can lock you up.
They can tie you down.
Don’t play their games.
You do you.
We ain’t for sale.
We ain’t for display.
We know who we are—
Unbound. (unbound) (unbound)


This soul speaks—
not to fight,
but to free.



Óbundinn

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A song about the quiet war waged inside us. Starting as a gentle reflection on peace and love, it descends into a chaotic battle for the self. "Worn" explores the difference between thoughts and reality, and the fight to hold onto what's truly yours.


(soft, reflective)
think about this life.
think about peace,
and everything good.

(now)
think about death.
think about war,
and everything.
a war is raidGING
bill-DING DING DING

(now —)
right now.
think about what you love.
now wait
(wait)
do you have it?
bring it closer. (closer)
hold it closer.
give it to me.
give it to me now. (now)

every day when you wake.
every night when you unwake.
you are raided.
you are controlled.

(breath)
they aren’t just thoughts anymore —
they are people.
they are power.
that is war.
war. wore. wore. worn

think about loneliness.
think about togetherness.
(so close... so far...)
think about what you want.
think about when it's taken.

they aren't just whispers.
they aren't just shadows.
they are inside now.
we are inside now.

a war is raidGING
billDING DING DING
now —
right now.
(can you feel it?)

think about your hands.
are they free?
or tied to a ghost you can't see?
think about your dreams.
are they yours?
or were they planted deep,
while you were sleeping?

fight for your soul.
(fight for your soul.)
fight for your soul.

fight for your soul.

think about this life.
think about peace.
and never let go...

Worn

I wrote this song after looking at a tree.

My Heart

في حدا - آدم

Hybrid Roots creates music that blends jazz, soul, grunge, and spoken word—rooted in fatherhood, balance, emotional depth, and human connection.

Each song is a moment of real-time healing—guided by rhythms of love, work, struggle, and the shared language of care.

From parenting through pain to rediscovering peace in rhythm, Hybrid Roots doesn’t offer escape. He offers return:

🌱 Return to rhythm
🌱 Return to roots
🌱 Return to what matters

Debut single “Life’s Balance” released June 13, 2025.

Side By Side (Duet)

Hybrid Roots

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