I walked away to stay. A song about losing a significant other.  but the decision to stay wasn't in the relationship.. it was the decision to stay to care for the kids.  hope some of you love this.   it's my anthem.  it has barely any listens but I listen to it several times each day because it's so important to me.  

I walked away to stay

“We Always Knew” is a powerful, emotionally charged ballad about two people who shared a quiet but undeniable connection in high school—flirting in glances, exchanging brief conversations, but never crossing the line. As life took them through heartbreak and personal growth, they eventually reconnect years later, both carrying scars from past relationships. With raw honesty and renewed hope, the song captures the moment they finally acknowledge what they always felt deep down: that love had been there all along, just waiting for the right time.

if I base it on my own life.  I saw 2 or 3 girls that I absolutely adored in HS.  I came from a family where we didn't say any of our opinions.  we simply had opinions that mom and dad controlled.  

listen to some of my other songs where I try to teach my son in a different way.  I don't tell him what to think but tell him how much I love him. 

Unspoken Words (high school)

Dedicated to my son Cooper.   he said this is his favorite song of mine!

"Gettin' Dirty in the Country" is a high-energy country anthem built for dirt roads, backwoods adventures, and wild nights. It’s about off-roading, hunting, hiking, and sneakin’ away with that country girl who makes it all worthwhile. With heavy beats, rowdy guitars, and a hook that'll stick in your head, this track celebrates the wild side of country living — loud, proud, and covered in mud.



Getting Dirty in the Country


Ain’t Enough Time is a heartfelt anthem for every dad caught between the grind of chasing big dreams and the deep desire to be present for his kids. With raw honesty and emotional storytelling, this song captures the tension of building a future while watching precious moments slip by. It's a reminder that while goals matter, time with family is the most fleeting treasure of all.


Not Enough Time

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"Time to Clean Things Up"

A heartfelt country rock ballad about the moment a man faces the truth in his reflection—he’s not 22 anymore, and it’s time to grow into the man life’s been demanding. With themes of self-reflection, maturity, and redemption, this song captures the quiet strength it takes to leave chaos behind and start living with purpose, grace, and love.



Time to clean things up

"We Stole a Car" is a nostalgic coming-of-age anthem about two teenage boys chasing freedom, adrenaline, and a shot at impressing the girls they liked. Set against the backdrop of a borrowed car and a reckless night, the song captures the thrill of youthful rebellion, the quiet bravery of showing up, and the unbreakable bond forged between friends in moments that feel bigger than life. It’s less a love story, more a memory etched in tire tracks and teenage pride—where nothing went quite right, but everything felt just right.



We stole a car

"When You’re Aware” is a tender, reflective country ballad about a father watching his young son navigate the confusing emotions of childhood—particularly those first moments of rejection, confusion, and unspoken affection. With heartfelt wisdom and a gentle tone, the song captures the bittersweet realization that some life lessons can’t be taught—only lived. It’s a powerful reminder that growing up means learning how to feel, fall, and eventually understand… when you’re aware.



Time to clean things up

Joel McLaughlin

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