Unbelievably moving. Well done, Johnny. And thank you :)

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[Verse 1]
Rain pounding on the window, another night gone wrong
Half-empty bottle, engine keys on my palm
Trouble at home, voice I don’t wanna hear
So I sneak out, boots hitting cold cement, fighting the fear

[Verse 2]
Down at the curb, chrome frame waiting for me
No judgment in her steel, just that old honesty
Fired her up, rough idle, hot and alive
I swing a leg, let that deep thunder break inside

[Pre-chorus]
Let the wind take my name, let my anger just slip
Street rolling under, I’m losing my grip
Every white line bleeding into the next
Somewhere between gone and just trying my best

[Chorus]
She’s more than metal, she’s my salvation
When the world gets too heavy, she’s my liberation
I ride till the sun finds me lost but alright
She’s more than metal, she’s my salvation (she’s my salvation)

[Verse 3]
Farm roads screaming, oil and gasoline’s song
Headlights slicing through where I feel I belong
Thoughts spinning faster than the wheels ever will
But my Harley listens, and this night just stands still

[Pre-chorus]
Red tail lights fading, my past in the glass
Can’t hear regrets over pipes when I crack the gas
Chain-smoking memories, burning up in the breeze
All I’ve got left is leather, steel, and release

[Chorus]
She’s more than metal, she’s my salvation
When the world gets too heavy, she’s my liberation
I ride till the sun finds me lost but alright
She’s more than metal, she’s my salvation (she’s my salvation)

[Bridge]
Don’t tell me to pray, I already did
On straightaways screaming, I learned how to live
If I break down out here, fuck it, I’ll push the mile
At least for a minute, this world lets me smile

[Chorus]
She’s more than metal, she’s my salvation
When the world gets too heavy, she’s my liberation
I ride till the sun finds me lost but alright
She’s more than metal, she’s my salvation (she’s my salvation)

[Outro]
Back home at dawn, just me and my ride
She’s more than metal, she’s my salvation.

She's More Than Metal

Verse 1:
I wake up with the morning sun,
A restless heart, a journey begun.
Leather jacket, boots worn tight,
My Harley's roar, a call to the night.

Chorus:
Ride with the wind, feel the freedom flow,
On the open road, where dreams grow.
Every mile, a story to unfold,
With my Harley, a bond of old.

Verse 2:
The highway stretches, endless and wide,
With every turn, I feel alive.
The engine's hum, a soothing song,
In this world, I know I belong.

Chorus:
Ride with the wind, feel the freedom flow,
On the open road, where dreams grow.
Every mile, a story to unfold,
With my Harley, a bond of old.

Bridge:
Underneath the stars, I ride alone,
The night my guide, the road my home.
In the silence, I find my peace,
On my Harley, my soul's release.

Chorus:
Ride with the wind, feel the freedom flow,
On the open road, where dreams grow.
Every mile, a story to unfold,
Just me and my Harley, a bond of old.

Outro:
As the dawn breaks, I ride on,
A man and his Harley, forever strong.
In the wind's embrace, I find his way,
On the open road, I'll always stay.

Ride With the Wind

[Verse 1]
Alarm on the table, coffee in hand,
Shirts tossed in a pile, laughter before dawn
List of things left behind, nobody seems to care
Sky waking up easy, friends by the door
[Pre-chorus]
Slow walk to the water, breeze on my skin
Everything lighter as the day begins

[Chorus]
Leave your troubles at the dock
Leave your troubles at the dock
Take a breath, let the current take us home
Leave your troubles at the dock
Leave your troubles at the dock
Slipping away, let them fade in the foam
Leave your troubles at the dock
Leave your troubles at the dock

[Verse 2]
Sun climbs, towels slung over our shoulders,
Voices carrying across the blue, gentle and free
Coolers packed, secrets just for us
Nowhere we have to be, time just rolling on

[Pre-chorus]
Shoulders lean together, eyes squint in the light
Simple motions guiding us until night

[Chorus]
Leave your troubles at the dock
Leave your troubles at the dock
Nothing behind us but ripples on the wake
Leave your troubles at the dock
Leave your troubles at the dock
Find our rhythm, laughing as we drift
Leave your troubles at the dock
Leave your troubles at the dock

[Bridge]
Orange sky melting, voices softer now
Salt on lips, sun slipping down
Hands tangled, silent promises between friends,
Hope carried close—nothing else we need

[Breakdown]
[Light percussion, soft harmonies]
Leave your troubles at the dock (leave them at the dock)
Leave your troubles at the dock (oh, oh)
Leave your troubles at the dock

[Chorus]
Leave your troubles at the dock
Leave your troubles at the dock
Hearts open wide, let go as we float
Leave your troubles at the dock
Leave your troubles at the dock (leave them at the dock)
Leave your troubles at the dock

[Outro]
Just drifting, sun on our backs, no plan
Leave your troubles at the dock
Leave your troubles at the dock
[Soft fade]

Leave Your Troubles at the Dock

Verse 1:
Morning light, a gentle gleam,
Waking up to an ocean dream.
Friends are gathering, spirits high,
Beneath a vast and endless sky.
Lines are cast, the anchor's free,
Leaving worries on the land, you see.
The engine hums, a steady beat,
Nothing but blue, oh, what a treat.

Chorus:
Oh, we're sailing into the sun,
With good company, the day's begun.
Salt on our lips, wind in our hair,
A perfect moment beyond compare.
Waves are rolling, soft and slow,
Where the good times naturally flow.
Yeah, sailing into the sun,
Our happy journey's just begun.

Verse 2:
The canvas billows, catching the breeze,
Whispering secrets through the air with ease.
A dolphin jumps, a playful sight,
Everything feels perfectly right.
Shared laughter echoes, light and free,
Lost in the rhythm of the deep blue sea.
Glasses clinking, a gentle sound,
The best of friends, all gathered 'round.

Chorus:
Oh, we're sailing into the sun,
With good company, the day's begun.
Salt on our lips, wind in our hair,
A perfect moment beyond compare.
Waves are rolling, soft and slow,
Where the good times naturally flow.
Yeah, sailing into the sun,
Our happy journey's just begun.

Bridge:
No destination, just the ride,
With open hearts and nothing to hide.
These are the moments we hold so dear,
Washing away every doubt and fear.
A timeless feeling, pure and true,
Underneath this endless blue.

Chorus:
Oh, we're sailing into the sun,
With good company, the day's begun.
Salt on our lips, wind in our hair,
A perfect moment beyond compare.
Waves are rolling, soft and slow,
Where the good times naturally flow.
Yeah, sailing into the sun,
Our happy journey's just begun.

Outro:
Sailing, sailing, into the sun...
Oh, the day is long, the fun's not done.
Just the waves and the sky above,
Filled with laughter, friendship, and love.
Sailing into the sun...
Yeah...

Sailing Into the Sun

Verse 1:
Sunrise paints the harbor gold, another day begins to unfold
Coffee steamin', gentle breeze, a quiet morning, puts my soul at ease
Used to chase the distant star, thought true love was always far
But here beside me, soft and true, I found my world, my everything, in you.

Chorus:
Oh, this familiar shore, where my heart finds more
Than any wild adventure, or a dream I'd explore
In the quiet of our home, or on this gentle tide
My greatest treasure, always by my side
Love in expected places, a comfort deep and wide.

Verse 2:
From the kitchen's morning light, to the stillness of the fading night
A shared glance, a knowing smile, makes every ordinary moment worthwhile
No need for islands far away, or grand pronouncements every day
Just your hand in mine, a steady beat, makes every simple moment sweet.

Chorus:
Oh, this familiar shore, where my heart finds more
Than any wild adventure, or a dream I'd explore
In the quiet of our home, or on this gentle tide
My greatest treasure, always by my side
Love in expected places, a comfort deep and wide.

Bridge:
Years have sailed, like ships on the blue, and every season, my love for you grew
I searched the horizons, for what I couldn't see
But the truest compass, always pointed back to thee
This steady anchor, holding firm and strong
Right where I belong, right where I belong.

Chorus:
Oh, this familiar shore, where my heart finds more
Than any wild adventure, or a dream I'd explore
In the quiet of our home, or on this gentle tide
My greatest treasure, always by my side
Love in expected places, a comfort deep and wide.

Outro:
Yeah, love in expected places,
In our familiar spaces.
Just you and me,
Eternally.

My Greatest Treasure

Verse 1:
Sunrise paints our window, another perfect day
With you beside me, chasing shadows far away
I pour the coffee, watch you stir, a gentle, knowing smile
And in that moment, I just wonder for a while

Chorus:
Oh, where have you been all my life, my love?
Like a melody sent from up above
Through all the lonely nights, the winding roads I've known
How did I walk this path, so long, so much alone?
Now you're here, a dream I never dared to chase
Finally found my true and rightful place

Verse 2:
I've seen the world, chased fleeting lights, and thought I understood
The way that happiness could feel, or how a love should
But every memory before, it feels a little dim
Compared to the bright light you bring, right to my very brim
Of joy and peace, a quiet calm, a comfort deep inside
And still, the question lingers, nowhere left to hide

Chorus:
Oh, where have you been all my life, my love?
Like a melody sent from up above
Through all the lonely nights, the winding roads I've known
How did I walk this path, so long, so much alone?
Now you're here, a dream I never dared to chase
Finally found my true and rightful place

Verse 3:
Was it timing, fate's design, a cosmic, slow delay?
Or just two ships that sailed apart, until this very day?
I don't regret the lessons learned, the paths I had to roam
But every moment without you, feels like I wasn't home
Now every sunrise, every sunset, feels complete and true
Because the world makes sense, my darling, when I'm here with you

Bridge:
Maybe some things are meant to bloom, when seasons finally turn
A deeper wisdom we must gain, a lesson we must learn
And though the question softly hums, a whisper in the breeze
The answer's in your gentle touch, that puts my soul at ease
It doesn't matter how or why, or what the past held tight
Just that you're here, my guiding star, my everlasting light

Chorus:
Oh, where have you been all my life, my love?
Like a melody sent from up above
Through all the lonely nights, the winding roads I've known
How did I walk this path, so long, so much alone?
Now you're here, a dream I never dared to chase
Finally found my true and rightful place

Outro:
Yeah, my true and rightful place...
Where have you been... all my life?
(Smooth synth chords and gentle guitar fade out)

Where Have You Been

Verse 1:
Dust on my boots, a map in my hand,
Left footprints on every foreign land.
Sunrise in Tokyo, sunset in Rome,
Never quite found a permanent home.
Each passport stamp, a story to tell,
Of lessons learned, and spells I fell.
Through bustling markets and quiet old towns,
I've worn smiles and shed a few frowns.

Chorus:
Oh, this is the unwritten chapter, the road I still roam,
With a wanderer's heart, I'm never truly alone.
Every horizon calls, a new adventure to find,
I may leave these places, but I never leave memories behind.
Still chasing the wind, with a spirit so free,
This journey's not over, not for me.

Verse 2:
From the Amazon's green to the Arctic's white chill,
Climbed mountains high, stood perfectly still.
Heard ancient whispers in ruins so grand,
Felt the pulse of the world in the palm of my hand.
Shared laughter with strangers, learned languages new,
Drank deep from life's cup, seen dreams come true.
Survived the storms, embraced the calm,
Carrying memories, like a healing balm.

Bridge:
Some might settle, find their peace in one place,
But my soul still yearns for wide-open space.
There's a fire inside, that won't ever fade,
A promise to myself, a life bravely made.
No finish line in sight, no final farewell,
Just the next story waiting, a new tale to tell.

Chorus:
Oh, this is the unwritten chapter, the road I still roam,
With a wanderer's heart, I'm never truly alone.
Every horizon calls, a new adventure to find,
I may leave these places, but I never leave memories behind.
Still chasing the wind, with a spirit so free,
This journey's not over, not for me.

Outro:
Yeah, not for me...
Still alive, still dreaming...
On the open road...

The Unwritten Chapter

Small world spinning, in my window frame
Daily routine, same old same
But in the quiet when I feel alone
Something deeper than these walls of home

And I feel it in the morning light
More than what these eyes can see
Something vast and infinite
Reaching out to me

Every star above knows who I am
(Knows who I am)
Written in the sky by gentle hands
When I'm lost in doubt, God understands
(God understands)
Every breath I take, part of God's plan


Scattered thoughts and
Broken prayers and
Midnight questions
Rising higher
Like smoke signals
Through the darkness
Till they find You
Getting closer

You see me
Through galaxies and time
You know me
Beyond reason and rhyme
You hold me
In Your grand design

Every star above knows who I am
(Knows who I am)
Written in the sky by gentle hands
When I'm lost in doubt, God understands
(God understands)
Every breath I take, part of Your plan

(You see me, You know me)
In every moment, every day
(You see me, You know me)

Fun on the 4th

[Intro]
Met a new friend the other day
She shared with me a story of her life
She is a single mom with a special son named Henry
He'd been touched by an angel and was destined to smile
I had a dream last night that brought me words to a song

[Verse 1]
I see her dancing with Henry in the morning sun
His laughter rings like music as they both move as one
Through every challenge, every setback, every trying day
She finds the strength to guide him in her gentle way
Sometimes I catch her watching as he learns to stand
Each small achievement precious, like pearls in the sand
The world moves fast around her, but she's learned to see
The beauty in the moments that were meant to be

[Chorus]
Dancing in your own time
Moving to a rhythm that's yours to find
Love doesn't need words to shine
You're dancing in your own time

[Verse 2]
The doctors spoke in numbers, charts upon the wall
But they couldn't measure courage, couldn't chart it all
They didn't see the magic in his bright-eyed smile
Or how she taught him patience, mile by gentle mile
She mapped new constellations in her daily prayers
Finding different ways to bridge the distant stars
When others might have faltered, she just held him close
And found the path that mattered, the one that matters most

[Bridge]
And I've learned more from watching her
Than all my years could ever tell
About the depth of mother's love
And how grace can dwell

[Verse 3]
Each milestone's a victory, each day brings something new
The way he looks upon her tells me his love shines true
No textbook could have taught her what her heart just knew
That love speaks in a language only shared by two
And when I see her swaying in her kitchen light
Henry's arms around her, holding oh so tight
I understand that sometimes love's the perfect guide
To dance the steps before us, taking life in stride

[Chorus]
Dancing in your own time
Moving to a rhythm that's yours to find
Love doesn't need words to shine
You're dancing in your own time


Dancing in Your Own Time

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Dancing in Your Own Time

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