So It's Heard

One More Shot

Stuck Fallin'

Day Tripping Festival Capetown

Rage. Movement. Power in the chaos.
This song is the sound of the fight inside. It captures what it feels like when your body is unpredictable — a thunderstorm of pain, nausea, fatigue, and frustration, all crashing without warning.
But this isn’t just about losing control — it’s about reclaiming your voice inside the mess.
It’s loud. It’s intense. And it’s real.
Because sometimes your body is a storm.
And sometimes... so are you.

My Body’s a Storm

Another acoustic version from Taylor Swift's "Love Story". Hope you like it! :)

Love Story (Acoustic) - Taylor Swift

Landon's Subway Serenade (Remix) (6)

Victory


​"Mistletoe Current" is the antidote to the "frantic rush" of the holiday season. It’s an intimate, cozy indie-folk track for listeners who want to slow down and find a moment of peace.
​The song trades sleigh bells and spectacle for the gentle "rhythm of the fire's low." With its warm acoustic layers, soft, layered vocals, and a "nothing to prove, nothing to do" message, it’s a sonic warm blanket for a cold winter night.
​We see this as a perfect fit for listeners seeking a calm, reflective, and authentic holiday sound.
​🎯 Target Playlists
​This song would fit perfectly alongside artists like Sufjan Stevens, Phoebe Bridgers (holiday tracks), and Bon Iver.
​Holiday Vibe:
​Christmas Coffeehouse: Its acoustic, relaxed nature is a perfect match.
​Cozy Christmas: The entire song feels like the definition of this playlist.
​Acoustic Christmas: Fits the instrumentation and mood perfectly.
​Genre/Mood Vibe (Non-Seasonal):
​Cozy Acoustic: The warm, intimate production is ideal for this.
​Chill Folk: For listeners who want reflective, gentle folk music.
​Your Favorite Coffeehouse: A great fit for any day of the year.
​

Mistletoe Current (orig)

OTK (어떡해 – How Can It Be)

This song was inspired by someone I love who often says “어떡해” —
the Korean phrase for “what should I do?” usually said in moments of panic or overwhelm,
often sounding unintentionally cute.

And in Korean culture, the common comforting reply is:
“어떡하긴, 하나씩 해결해나가면 되지.”
(“What do you mean, what should you do? You just solve things one step at a time.”)

But this song turns that meaning completely around.

It’s not about panic. It’s not about finding a solution.
It’s about the rare moment when everything already fits —
when there is nothing to do, because the alignment is so peaceful, so natural, so beautifully overwhelming.

A different kind of 어떡해:
“What should I do… when there is nothing to do?”
“How can this be so right?”

When we first met, it felt natural and comforting — fast but slow, familiar yet new —
overwhelming in the best way, filled with peace and joy at finding someone who felt perfectly fitting.

That’s the heart of OTK —
a familiar phrase transformed into quiet awe and certainty, a love so aligned it asks for no action at all.

And OTK itself comes from the romanticized rhythm
OT-TOH-KEH,
echoing the sound and emotion of “어떡해” in a simple, global way.

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[Intro]

어떡해 어떡해 어떡해 어떡해
어떡하면 좋아아아

[Verse 1 – English]

Saw your face, time slowed
Felt a peace unfold
Not the rush I knew
Something pure, something true

Shy but bright, you glow
Soft yet strong, I know
Every breath in tune
Peace that fills the room

[Chorus 1 – Korean]

어떡해 어떡해 어떡해 어떡해
어떡하면 좋아아아
처음부터 느껴졌던 이 마음
조용하게 날 감싼 평안함

[Verse 2 – English]

Matched my rhythm slow
Didn’t need to show
Every move felt right
Hearts in perfect light

Fast but calm inside
Faith and love collide
God’s own hand, I see
Peace glows within me

[Chorus 2 – Korean]

어떡해 어떡해 어떡해 어떡해
어떡하면 좋아아아
첫만남에 느껴진 그 따스함
익숙하게 다가온 이 마음

[Bridge – Korean]

내가 나일 수 있고
네가 너일 수 있는
서로의 눈 속에서
답을 찾은 것 같아

[Final Chorus – Korean]

어떡해 어떡해 어떡해 어떡해
어떡하면 좋아아아
처음부터 느껴졌던 이 마음
조용하게 날 감싼 평안함

어떡해 어떡해 어떡해 어떡해
어떡하면 좋아아아
첫만남에 느껴진 그 따스함
익숙하게 다가온 이 마음

[Outro – English]

Feels so right, no fear
God, You led me here
Every breath feels new
Peace glows within you

OTK (어떡해 – How Can It Be)

Vision is one of the earliest songs I wrote, around the summer of 2002–2003. It’s a hopeful, forward-looking song born during a season when music helped me keep moving, dreaming, and believing.

At that time, driving through the suburbs outside Washington, D.C. became a kind of refuge for me — long roads, quiet mornings, and space to think. That imagery naturally found its way into this song, where driving became a metaphor for life, direction, and pressing forward even when clarity wasn’t guaranteed.

Looking back, you can hear a younger version of me wrestling with what “success” meant, expressing big dreams in the symbols I understood then. But at its core, Vision was never about material things — it was a cry to keep going, to stay hopeful, and to believe that a brighter future was possible.

This song captures the optimism, idealism, and determination that carried me forward in those years — and reminds me why music has always been a place of peace, processing, and perseverance.

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Lyrics
[Verse 1]
오늘도 아침 일찍 눈을 뜨네
여전히 변함없는 따스한 햇살 속에
가슴 설레이는 한여름의 아침
기대로 가득 찬 마음의 다짐
달린다 텅 빈 도로를
두 손엔 운전대를 꼭 움켜쥐고 나간다
희망과 밝은 미래로 가득 찬 나의 열정과
그리고 큰 꿈을 내 품에 싣고
나의 꿈 그리고 나의 미래는
현실에서 실현될 수 있을까
이렇게 확신이 안 올 때면
하면 된다고 마음을 굳게 먹는다

[Chorus 1]
너에겐 가족과 친구들의 신뢰와
사랑과 믿음이 항상 지켜주잖아
너에겐 불가능은 없어
모든 것은 다 너 하기에 달려있어
(Ooh-wah-ooh-wah-ooh-wah-ooh-wah)

[Bridge 1]
포기하지 마
미소 지어봐
모든 걸, 다잘 해낼 거야
(Ooh-wah-ooh-wah-ooh-wah-ooh-wah)

[Bridge 2]
모두 다 같이 이 노래를 불러봐
마음의 모든 근심 버려놓고
과거의 미련도 깔끔히 씻어내고
가슴을 활짝 큰 숨을 들이숴

모두 다 같이 이 노래를 불러봐
그러면 혹시 모르잖아
무슨 좋은 일이라도 당장 생길 수 있어
그러니까 희망을 가져야 해

[Bridge 1]
포기하지 마
미소 지어봐
모든 걸, 다잘 해낼 거야
(Ooh-wah-ooh-wah-ooh-wah-ooh-wah)

[Verse 2]
인생을 살아가다 보면은
언제나 모든 것이 순조로울 순 없어
하지만 일이 잘 안 풀린다 해서
마냥 주저앉아 포기할 순 없어
누구나 다 처음에는 실패를 어머니 삼아 모시다가
그 아들 성공이 벤츠타고 다가와 반기며 문을 열어
격려와 다정으로 맞아줄 때
그때까지 최선을 다해 기다리며
되든 안 되든 실망하지 않는 바로 그 자세가 성공의 길이지

[Chorus 2]
너에겐 가족과 친구들의 신뢰와
사랑과 믿음이 항상 지켜주잖아
너에겐 불가능은 없어
모든 것은 다 너 하기에 달려있어
(Ooh-wah-ooh-wah-ooh-wah-ooh-wah)

[Bridge 1]
포기하지 마
미소 지어봐
모든 걸, 다잘 해낼 거야
(Ooh-wah-ooh-wah-ooh-wah-ooh-wah)

비젼(Vision)

🎶✨ Hi everyone!

I’m not a singer — I’m a composer and lyricist. My passion is writing melodies, crafting lyrics, and shaping the structure of songs — laying the foundation for how each one should feel and sound. From there, I work with talented singers and producers to bring the vision to life.

For me, music isn’t just sound — it’s a way to capture the moments, stories, and emotions that mark my journey through life. Each song is a snapshot, a memory, a piece of the path I’ve walked — and sometimes the paths of others whose lives have crossed mine.

If you’re a singer or producer who would like to work with me, feel free to DM me. I also write for other artists as well.

Thank you for being here and sharing in this journey with me. More music to come 🎶💫

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비젼(Vision)

J.B. Roade

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