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Stranded paints a picture of being "stranded on a desert island," symbolizing a perfect, secluded paradise where the couple can be together, away from the world's distractions.

Stranded

begin with you

"Fractions" is a reflective song that explores the accelerating passage of time, capturing how life feels increasingly fleeting as we age and evoking nostalgia for the slower, carefree days of youth.

Fractions

"SAME OLD SHXT JUS A BRAND NEW DAY"

Ain't Shxt Brand New But The Song, Nothing Has Change We Still Pushing Tryna Put Shxt Together.

Today Is A Brand New Day, How Bout Your Play This Brand New Track. Tomorrow Is Also Another Brand New Day You Can Still Get On Sum "BRAND NEW SHXT"

"BRAND NEW PACK FOR THE SAME OLD FIENDZ" 

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BRAND NEW SHXT

About a hopeless romantic who had to end his relationship with his Chinese girlfriend after there was pressure from her family.


Lyrics:

China Girl        (c) 2024  Gary Randman

[Verse 1]
Everyday
Time grows longer
And I'm alone
Left to wonder
Where you are
How you feel tonight

When we met
We discovered
A force that would
Pull us closer
A common bond
Keeping our love strong

I would dream
Us forever
But our fate changed
Now it's never
Still can hear
Forbidden love

[Chorus]
I'm just a liar
A secret admirer
A Fool who believes In the destiny
When two hearts meet
China girl , China girl

[Verse 2]
We would laugh
When together
And we'd stand by
For each other
Two hearts free
In a paradise

Then our love
Met resistance
And they would say
Keep your distance
They couldn't see
Just two human beings

Then you came
Cried I'm sorry
I wiped your tears
Said don't worry
Left to pretend
I Understand

[Chorus]
I'm just a dreamer
A Secret deceiver
A Hopeless romantic who's time has come
To say goodbye
China girl, China girl

[Outro]
I'm just a liar
A secret admirer
A Fool who believes
In the destiny
When two hearts meet
But Our love Was Bound
By the difference allowed
So I'm here on my own wondering why with
My thoughts unspoken
Heart left broken

A cold winter night
And I'm feeling uptight
And I wish you were here
By my side forever
Now it's never
So we're apart
And I'm looking to start
My way back down that road
But I know that I
wish I told you
I still loved you
China girl, China girl, China Girl

China Girl  [Demo]

"Act Right Tonight" is about letting loose and making mischievous, rebellious choices after a hard day with the intention of forgetting tomorrow and living for the moment.

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Act Right Tonight

"The Ballerina" is a poignant and heartwarming song about the enduring power of love, memories, and miraculous moments that bring us back to who we truly are, even in the face of loss and time.

Spotify URL: https://open.spotify.com/track/6qUvyoo1BjFPqGBI3Yf3cg?si=4cf74523b7f74190

The Ballerina

CALL ME CRAZY by Barry Jay & David Scott Bartky

Dont_wanna_let_you_down_freestyle

I SMILE

Abandoned is a song about the heartache, pain, and confusion of being left behind, whether intentional or not. 

Abandoned

"The Anatomy of Hate" explores how hatred can consume us, affecting our thoughts and actions in destructive ways, and causing us to reject those who are different.

Youtube lyrics video: https://youtu.be/pnveREY-GrE

The Anatomy of Hate

The song "Wreck Myself" holds up a mirror to how we're often our own worst enemies, repeatedly making choices we know are bad for us, even when we can see the consequences coming.

Wreck Myself

A reflection on life's transient relationships and cyclical patterns. "Revolving Door" explores how people enter and exit our lives, just as a revolving door keeps spinning. 

Revolving Door

For the First Time .mp3

Dead Dave is the musical persona of Jeff Tyson, a North Carolina songwriter whose music walks the line between Southern grit and heartfelt reflection. Blending country, Americana, and rock influences, Dead Dave’s sound is raw, soulful, and unmistakably human; rooted in small-town stories, hard-won resilience, and the beauty found in imperfection.

With vivid storytelling, Dead Dave crafts songs that hit straight at the heart, from the anthemic defiance of “Tonight We Dance” to the haunting geopolitical “World Gone Mad”, and the poignant holiday ballad “The Ballerina.” His lyrics speak to the people who’ve been knocked down, gotten back up, and learned to find grace in the struggle.

Drawing comparisons to Chris Stapleton, Morgan Wallen, and Zach Bryan, Dead Dave bridges the old and new, mixing roots authenticity with the emotional polish of modern country production. His music feels intimate yet cinematic, the kind of songs that sound just as powerful on a front porch as they do through stadium speakers.

Whether it's a song about love, loss, faith, or finding your place in a noisy world, Dead Dave’s music is a reminder that even when life gets messy, there’s still melody in the dust.

The Anatomy of Hate

Dead Dave

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