I came into a room filled with unknown faces
I didn't know if I would fit in
But after I looked into each of their souls
My heart was overcome and the tears began to flow

They were light years ahead of where I wanted to be
So many years ago when that dream was for me
Everyone needs to be in the company of their peers
I'm glad I found you all I'm glad I am here

To find a stairway I've been afraid to climb
To go on this journey with these new friends of mine
To peel back the layers I've been hiding for so long
To find a deeper meaning and find where I belong 

I'm happy now because I had another dream
That dream came true and I never looked back
So here I am again chasing the dream I left behind
Who knows maybe I'll get it right this time

I've been stuck in the past and the world has passed me by
So many things have changed I sometimes just want to cry
The years pass so quickly so before I die
I need to reach inside and free the thoughts I hide

To find a stairway I've been afraid to climb
To go on this journey with these new friends of mine
To peel back the layers I've been hiding for so long
To find a deeper meaning and find where I belong 

Lets take this journey together and may you all succeed
You have the talent and desire to reach even higher
Peel back that onion and write the honesty within you
Nothing can hold you back from anything you set your mind to
(C) 2021

A Heartfelt Hello

Introspective look at my life



I'm OK

Well it's not easy to bear my soul
I never wanted to be in a picture show		
Under a spotlight that shines down on me					
Revealing secrets for all the world to see

I'm OK / I'm alright					
Living the way I do
Seeing life from both sides
Is a unique point of view

These walls that once surrounded me
Hid the fears and my insecurity
Changes came relieving my pain
Nothing would ever be quite the same
Time passes an old life that was torn
Reveal's another waiting to be born 

I'm OK/ I'm Alright
Please don't worry about me
I'm doing fine right now
Living a life meant for me

It's not easy when fear hold's you down
look it in the eye and kick it to the ground

On the other side there's no turning back
I'm where I need to be my sanity intact
Still the same only better this time around
The nights are calm from the peace I have found
The story ain't over I've got so much more to do
I'm Ok now I'm just looking forward too

I'm OK / I'm alright
Living the way I do
Seeing life from both sides
Is a unique point of view

I'm OK / I'm alright
Living the way I do
Seeing life from both sides
Is a unique point of view

I'm okay now I'm alright
I'm okay now and I'm alright


Jennifer McQuaid
(C) 2021

I'm OK

A song about a tough relationship


One Way Street

On a one way street
We keep going down
I know you see
We're on this merry go round

So many times before
We tried to work it out
We dont see eye to eye
With all these doubts

If we stay on this road
We will crash and burn
If you feel the way you do
Without my point of view

There's no reason to stay
When I keep hurting you
Insecurities you hide
I can see right through

It's a one way street
We keep going down
I know you see
We're on this merry go round

Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh

You see things one way
You think your always right
You dont want to compromise
We're in this endless fight

It's time to end it now
We've been here before
I'm done hurting inside
My heart is sore

So here we are
On this one way street
looking for a highway
It's time to break free

Oh Oh Oh
Time to break free
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh 

Jennifer McQuaid
(C) 2023

One Way Street

A powerfully healing song about fear, loss and grief - the beautiful, raw, acoustic guitar arpeggios brings forth gentle, pure and moving vocals.

"This song was inspired by a friend who is grieving the tragic loss of her child, Anderson," explains Melyssa Lee. "It embodies the pain and fear of losing someone close."

"I wanted to also help keep Anderson's memory alive so I dedicate this song to my friend Angela and to her son Anderson. It is a way for us to remember him and to honour a mother's grief. This song helps remind us to take in the moment... because who knows when it will be the last."

Vocals and Instrumentals Performed by Melyssa Lee.
Written by Melissa Setiawan, Amy Kuney and Cari Cole.
Produced, arranged, mixed and mastered by Johnny Gasparic.

Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved.

Sunflower (Acoustic)

Sunflower (Acoustic Version)

Thematically following the end of life motif from her
previous release, this song reveals reflections when we are
not there for a loved one's last moments. The acoustic
guitar lays foundation under poignantly powerful, yet
heartfelt vocals, introduced with a punchy electric guitar
riff that also ends the song like a maverick riding off in
the sunset.

"This song was written to be told like an old western
desert noir story," explains Melyssa Lee. "While it is a
story, it is more importantly a universal reflection on
what our previous interactions were with a loved one, when
we didn't know at the time that they would be the last."

Vocals and instrumentals performed by Melyssa Lee
Written by Melissa Setiawan, Amy Kuney and Cari Cole
Produced, arranged, mixed by Johnny Gasparic
Copyright 2023 All Rights Reserved

Last Words (Acoustic)

Last Words (Acoustic Version)

Nothing Like Now

A Song about having High Hopes for Life's Journeys !

In Scenes to Follow

Lounge  #23

639 Hz Manifest Energy of Love: Pure Miracle Frequency of Love, Self-Healing Vibration to Attract Love & Raise Positive Energy, Heart Chakra Stimulation

Heal Heart Chakra

Just creating songs from my home studio that I hope you will enjoy

One Way Street

Jennifer McQuaid

Related tracks