"Downhill" is a rock/pop anthem rooted in the frustration and heartbreak of watching a once-stable connection unravel. Inspired (surprisingly) by a fallout with my ex-landlord, the song explores shifting dynamics, emotional confusion, and the sting of unmet expectations. While it sounds like a breakup song—and is framed like one—it was actually born from a non-romantic fallout, which is part of my songwriting signature: turning everyday conflicts into grand anthems.

Produced by Jay Ives, Downhill blends gritty rock instrumentation with a polished pop structure and a soaring, catchy hook. Its dynamic build mirrors the inner turmoil of navigating miscommunication and power shifts in any kind of relationship—romantic, professional, or otherwise. It’s for anyone who’s ever felt blindsided by someone they once trusted.

Lyrics:

VERSE 1

We met the first time
And you were all smiles
I had great plans for us
Could be good friends, and then some
I wasn't looking for nobody new
But I was starting to 
warm up to you

PRECHORUS
Then you started mind-twisting
And you like to play the victim
The lies started out white, then turned gray
Now they're so dark, I can't find my way

CHORUS (x2)
I feel, I feel
Us go downhill
I build, I build
So you could break it down again

VERSE 2
I thought I got you
One moment you're so good
But then the very next
you're acting so sketch
You went back on everything you said
Went from rosy pink to seeing red

PRECHORUS
You have such a good facade
I wanna know who the architect was
Once so nice, not so much twice
I won't stay around for thrice 

CHORUS (x2)
I feel, I feel
Us go downhill
I build, I build
So you could break it down again

BRIDGE
We both got our lasts
You got the word 
and I had had the straw

Every word flashes past
The lessons learnt
The storms I saw     
         
CHORUS (x2)
I feel, I feel
Us go downhill
I build, I build
So you could break it down again

OUTRO(x2)
I feel, I feel, I feel, I
Feel us go downhill
I build, I build, I build, I
So you could break it down again

Downhill

[Intro]  

I put my heart into these chords, these lines, these melodies,  
Upload my soul into the void, just hoping someone sees.  
But every time I check my feed, a message waits for me—  
A promise wrapped in sugar, but it’s never what it seems.  

[Verse 1]  

"Hey, I love your music, bro! It’s fire, it’s insane!"  

Then three replies later, it’s "Invest in your name!"  
Sony wants to sign me? Oh, sure, that sounds legit…  
But why’s your profile say you’re based in Bangladesh?  

[Pre-Chorus]  
I don’t need a fake deal,  
I don’t need your promo,  
I just want a real ear  
To hear what I wrote, so…  

[Chorus]  
 
Just listen—don’t sell me a dream,  
I ain’t got the time for another scheme.  
I don’t need your "boost" or a "Spotify stream,"  
Just tell me if my song really means anything.  
Just listen—no dollar signs,  
No empty praise, no scripted lines.  
If you really feel it, then tell me why—  
But don’t try to sell me a lie.  

[Verse 2]  

Atlantic’s in my inbox now, but spelled without a "C."  
And Capitol’s got zero posts? Yeah, sounds legit to me…  
"Let’s get you on a playlist, bro—50 dollars a song!"  
If I had a dime for every scam, I’d own the whole damn blog.  

[Pre-Chorus]  
I don’t need a fake deal,  
I don’t need your promo,  
I just want a real ear  
To hear what I wrote, so…  

[Chorus]  
Just listen—don’t sell me a dream,  
I ain’t got the time for another scheme.  
I don’t need your "boost" or a "Spotify stream,"  
Just tell me if my song really means anything.  
Just listen—no dollar signs,  
No empty praise, no scripted lines.  
If you really feel it, then tell me why—  
But don’t try to sell me a lie.  

[Bridge]  

From India to Singapore, LA to UK,  
They’re all reading from the same damn play…  
"Your music’s got potential, we love your sound!"  
Then it’s "Pay me first, I’ll get you found."  

[Final Chorus]  

Just listen—don’t sell me a dream,  
I ain’t got the time for another scheme.  
I don’t need your "boost" or a "Spotify stream,"  
Just tell me if my song really means anything.  
Just listen—no dollar signs,  
No empty praise, no scripted lines.  
If you really feel it, then tell me why—  
But don’t try to sell me a lie.  

[Outro]  

Just listen… just listen…  
Not for money… just for meaning…  
Just listen… 


Just Listen

A Whiter Shade of Pale [Procol Harum Cover]

Video🎥 here: https://youtu.be/c3-cFsIUC0M / Links: https://ffm.to/everything-changed
Everything Changed (But Me) is the first chapter of our brand new apocalyptic trilogy (the second part, called "Let's Die Tonight", was released on June 26 - https://soundcloud.com/beatingedge/lets-die-tonight - along with the video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4SFAXq_qGI).😅
The video shows a strange, purple sky filled with terrifying clouds. People are running, looking up, screaming... but we never really understand what’s going on. In the end, our guitarist wakes up from what seems like a nightmare, but she doesn’t look to her right, where the purple storm is real, outside her window. So maybe she isn’t dreaming at all. 
The song plays with two layers. One is global, unsettling, and chaotic. The other is much more personal and introspective.
The world is changing, inside and out.
Little technical side note: this song really gave us a hard time, too many incompatible gears, but we made it in the end! It should sound decent enough! 
As always, headphones recommended! 🎧
Make sure to watch the video to catch more of the story. 
This is only the beginning..😬
Thanks for listening and see you in the comments!
Love you! 💜
Released on major streaming platforms on June 20, 2025.
Released on SoundCloud on June 12, 2025.
©2025 Beating Edge

Lyrics:

I woke up one day
And it all was new
The world was insane
Oh what's it coming to?

Why is everybody running?
It seems so strange
And why is everybody screaming?
Everything's changed

Everything changed (Everything Changed)
But me
Everything changed (Everything Changed)
But me
Everything changed
Everything changed
Everything changed
Everything changed

And they're all looking to the skies
But oh what can they see?
And the world's passed me by
But not me

Why is everybody running?
It seems so strange
And why is everybody screaming?
Everything's changed

Everything changed (Everything Changed)
But me
Everything changed (Everything Changed)
But me
Everything changed
Everything changed
Everything changed
Everything changed

Everything changed (Everything Changed)
But me
Everything changed (Everything Changed)
But me
Everything changed
Everything changed
Everything changed
Everything changed

Everything Changed (But Me)

Official Music Video

Radio Silence

All parts by Robert Grigg with inspiration from our Lord God!
https://youtu.be/s1xDAcgg9Nw?si=WHdluoX7f79IvU9-

A Better Way

Chasing the Wind Again is a soulful reflection on ambition, dreams, and the endless pursuit of something just out of reach. With atmospheric melodies and inspired lyrics, this track invites listeners into a world where hope and struggle dance together. Perfect for late-night drives and moments of deep thought, 'Chasing the Wind Again' captures the bittersweet beauty of chasing what we believe in — even when it feels impossible.
“Chasing the Wind” was my debut release—an introduction to a full catalog of music I’ll be unveiling piece by piece as each track is completed. "Chasing the Wind Again" is a more guitar-centric version designed to be accessible and emotionally resonant, while still maintaining a distinct edge that sets it apart. It blends melodic appeal with lyrical depth, offering listeners a pleasant and thought-provoking sound. The lyrics balance instruction and inspiration, inviting listeners to reflect, grow, and move forward. This is just the beginning of a larger artistic journey, and “Chasing the Wind Again” sets the tone for what’s to come.

[Verse 1]
Working, waiting, wasting time
Wanting what I cannot find
Water flowing to the sea
Seasons spinning endlessly
Same sun rising every day
Same stars fading far away

[Chorus]
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Finding peace from within
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Til I learn just to begin

[Verse 2]
Building towers made of sand
Counting coins in trembling hands
Time is turning, turning still
Like a wheel against my will
Everything I try to keep
Slips away while I sleep

[Chorus]
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Finding peace from within
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Til I learn to begin

[Bridge]
Stop - breathe - see
What's right in front of me
Stop - breathe - be
The truth has set me free
Stop - breathe - Heal
Finally I can feel
Stop reveal
What's simple can be real

[Final Verse]
Now I watch the birds in flight
Feel the breeze and hold it tight
See the flowers break and bend
As the morning starts again
In the simple, in the small
Find the meaning of it all

[Chorus]
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Finding peace from within
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Til I learn to begin
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
I'm chasing the wind again
Finding peace that lives within
I'm chasing the wind again
Round and round without an end
Now I know how to begin

Chasing the Wind Again

Rock song written, arranged & produced by John Hardman
John Hardman - vocals, guitars, keys
(c)(p) Swamp Music UK & Swamp Records UK for all territories


Calm

One Man

One Man - Beats Working

Ta 25ième heure, l'heure à laquelle tu décides de vivre ta passion.Lorsque l'on fait une activité qu'on aime le temps est toujours trop court et jamais assez long.

Your 25th hour, the time at which you decide to live your passion. When doing an activity that we like, the time is always too short and never long enough.

Ta 25e heure

Tu l'imagines
Mais tu plies l'échine… toujours!

Cet espoir de bonheur
Te reviens à chaque heure… à chaque heure.

(Mais tu te dis…)
Souvent trop longues
Jamais trop courtes
Peu importe elles s'écoulent

Tu rêves de cet instant
Pour traverser ces moments… plus librement.
Toutes ces journées à labourer
Pour construire ce paradis… tant souhaité.

(Mais tu te dis…)
Souvent trop longues
Jamais trop courtes
Peu importe elles s'écoulent s’écoulent s’écouleeeeent

Jamais trop longues
Souvent trop courtes
L'important c'est que tu t'écoutes
Voilà l'instant
Ici le moment
C’est l’heure
De ta 25e heure

Solo

Celle qui t'appartient
La réalisation de ton destin
L'instant de bonheur
Ta passion à toutes heures… à toutes heures

(Mais tu te dis…)
Jamais trop longues
Souvent trop courtes
L’important c’est que tu y touches
Le temps présent
Le temps constant
Voilà l'instant
Ici le moment
C’est l’heure
De ta 25e heure


Ta 25ième heure

Words about Words
(c) J. Murdock McInnes Vasey

[intro]

I cannot hear the music
I want to hear a song
All I hear is more words
And they keep on coming on

I wake up with the words
They pour into my mind
I am afraid that I will loose them
That they will be left behind

[bridge]

I rush to write them down
I repeat them in my mind
I say them ten times over
It's a pen I'm trying to find

But so what, I write them down
It is only a few words
It wasn't an idea, not a real thing
Just words, and words, and words

[instrumental]

I cannot find the beat
I don't hear a melody
Just old patterns I repeat
That's all I seem to see

If not words, then an idea
Can at least, I have that
But no, all I get is words
Just crap that I have spat

[bridge]

It all comes at me too fast
I write and write and write
Someday I need to stop
It keeps me up at night

I am going around in circles
Just more words about the words
What about the music, that I never hear 
I only hear words, and that is that

[instrumental]

It all comes at me too fast
I write and write and write
Someday I need to stop
It keeps me up at night

I am going around in circles
Just more words about the words
What about the music, that I never hear 
I only hear words, and that is that

[outro]

Words about Words

Here is my second single "Du bist der..."
This song is nominated for the "DeutschMusik Song Contest"!

Written by Jasmin M.

Music arranged, performed and produced by Marc Bugnard - LFT Studio
--------------------------
All rights reserved! 

Lyrics with english translation:
Du bist der…
Geschrieben von Jasmin M.

1. Strophe

Meine Schwächen gleichst Du
mit Deinen Stärken aus
Aus dem tiefsten Tal
da holst Du mich wieder raus
Nur zusammen sind wir das was uns ausmacht
Schlagen unseren Feind gewinnen jede Schlacht
Oft hat uns das Leben
auf die Probe gestellt
uns unsere Grenzen gezeigt und
das Loch in das man fällt
doch unsere Liebe die ist immer noch hier
scheint sie ist stärker als das größte Raubtier

you balance my weakness with your strength
you pull me from the deepest valley
only together we are what distinguishes us
overcome our enemies, win every fight
often life is testing us
is showing us our limits
the darkness one can encounter
but our love is with us always
stronger than any beast of prey

Refrain:
Du bist der der mich versteht
Der der nicht weggeht
auch wenn’s wieder einmal schwierig wird
Du bist der der mich beschützt
Der mich unterstützt in allem was ich tue
Du bist der, der mich kennt
Der der mit mir rennt
wenn’s mir wieder mal nicht schnell genug gehen kann
Du bist der der immer das Positive sieht, der der jedem eine Chance gibt

You are the one who understands me
the one who won’t leave me
even when the going gets tough
You are the one who protects me
The one who supports me in all that I do
You are the one who knows me
The one who runs with me
When I am too impatient to walk
You are the one who only sees the positive
The one who gives everyone a chance

2. Strophe
Du hast Deine Macken, die gehören mit dazu
Denn ich bin ich, wir sind wir und Du bist Du
das Leben hat uns zusammen geführt,
hat Dich zu meinem Engel gekürt
Ein bisschen Zauber oder nenne es Magie
egal was ich denke, Du verurteilst mich nie
Du bist ein Macher bist ein Optimist
und was Du noch so alles für mich bist – Denn….

 You have got your faults as everyone does /or/ you have got your faults, they are part of you
I am I, we are we and you are you
Life has brought us together
Has made you my guardian angel
A little bit of allure or call it magic
No matter what I think you never judge me
You are a man of action, an optimist
And what else you are to me because

Refrain:
 
Bridge:
Zusammen leuchten wir in den hellsten Farben
Du bist das Pflaster für meine Narben die
ich nur Dich sehen lasse
Ein Wunder das ich in deine Welt passe.
Deinen einen oder anderen Traum,
musstest Du schon wegen mir umbauen
Ich weiß nicht ob ich Dich wirklich verdient habe,
es gibt Zeiten an denen ich mich das frage….

Together we shine in the brightest colours
You are the band aid for the scars
I only show to you or I only let you see
It’s a miracle that I fit into your world
One or two of your dreams
Had to be changed because of me
I am unsure if I really deserve this
And there are times when I ask myself this


Du bist der

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Jasmin M. - Du bist der...

JOHN HARDMAN - singer, songwriter, guitars, keys, producer 
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One Man - Beats Working

John Hardman - musician, writer, producer