This playlist is where the feeling lives.

The AreYouSerious Official R&B / Soul Playlist is a curated home for smooth vocals, honest writing, and records that take their time. No chasing trends, no forced vibes—just R&B and soul that breathe, hurt, heal, and linger.

Here you’ll find JuiceB0X97’s core sound: intimacy, melody, late-night energy, and grown emotions. These are songs made for headphones, night drives, and moments when you’re alone with your thoughts. Love isn’t sugar-coated here. Neither is heartbreak. Everything is said the way it actually feels.

Expect:
	•	modern R&B with soul at its core
	•	slow burns that reward patience
	•	vocals that sound close, not distant
	•	emotion over excess

This playlist isn’t background noise. It’s personal. It’s reflective. It’s for listeners who want to sit in the music instead of skipping through it.

Welcome to AreYouSerious R&B / Soul—press play, let it ride, and don’t rush it.

AreYouSerious Records R&B/Soul Music

JJ Julius is an up-and-coming artist from Mobile, Alabama, whose journey into music has been shaped by both personal tragedy and a relentless pursuit of his dreams. Growing up in a turbulent household, JJ's life took a heartbreaking turn when his brother, his biggest supporter and fan, was tragically taken from him in a senseless act while driving through a sundown town in Alabama. The loss of his brother left JJ grappling with deep depression, but it also ignited an unwavering drive to pour his emotions and pain into his music.

As he immersed himself in songwriting and performance, JJ found solace in creating art that spoke to his grief, struggles, and aspirations. But it wasn’t until a pivotal moment in his life—when he was fired from a dead-end job by a cruel employer—that JJ decided to take a leap of faith and move to Louisville, Kentucky, in search of a fresh start and new opportunities.

In Louisville, JJ's path crossed with JuiceB0X97, an artist and producer who quickly recognized his raw talent and drive. With JuiceB0X97’s mentorship, as well as the support of fellow artist Angelo McMichael, JJ began to refine his sound and make meaningful connections in the music industry. Through their guidance, he gained the confidence to push his music to a broader audience, telling his story with authenticity and emotion.

Now, as he continues to evolve as an artist, JJ Julius is on a mission to honor his brother’s legacy, sharing his powerful music with the world. With a sound that blends heartfelt vulnerability with bold ambition, JJ is ready to make his mark in the music scene, driven by the love of his brother and the fire to succeed.

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"feel" is a smooth and soulful track that blends lush melodies with a laid-back rhythm, creating a deeply emotive and immersive listening experience. Rooted in neo-soul and R&B influences, the song incorporates ambient textures and intricate electronic beats to craft a soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive. Its flowing structure and groovy undertones evoke a sense of reflection and tranquility, making it perfect for a late-night drive, relaxing moments, or simply vibing to its rich atmosphere.

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Some scars tell stories, and JuiceB0X97 is turning his pain into music with his latest single, "Bone Parade." Inspired by a real-life injury when he broke his jaw on Halloween Back In 2012, this track dives deep into the experience—blending haunting melodies with raw lyricism.

With eerie, atmospheric production and hard-hitting beats, "Bone Parade" captures the surreal mix of pain, resilience, and the strange way life can play tricks on you. JuiceB0X97 transforms a moment of hardship into an anthem of strength, reminding listeners that even in the darkest times, there’s a rhythm to keep moving forward.

Whether you’ve faced your own battle scars or just love a track with a gripping backstory, "Bone Parade" is a must-hear—dark, intense, and undeniably powerful.

The moon is high the night is cold
Bones rattle but I ain't sold
The band parade with ghosts and ghouls
I ain't joining I'm no fool

Faces painted masks on tight
Skeletons dance in the neon light
They're marching down the haunted lane
But I'm staying clear of that insane

I don't wanna break my jaw tonight
Tripping over shadows ain't my fight
Staying home where it's safe and sound
While the Bone Parade tears up the town

Witches cackle from the old oak tree
But those spells ain't catching me
Zombies shuffle by my door
But I won't step on that blood-red floor

There's a werewolf howling in the dark
Echoes bounce through the empty park
The band plays on but I keep still
Keeping my teeth and avoiding thrills

I don't wanna break my jaw tonight
Tripping over shadows ain't my fight
Staying home where it's safe and sound
While the Bone Parade tears up the town

Bone Parade

Pour me a shot of whatever kills the pain
She said, “You only call when you feel ashamed”
Yeah, I know I’m a sinner, not a saint
But tonight, I just need someone to blame

I lit a cigarette with my regrets
Told her don’t love me, just undress
She smiled like she knew I was a mess
And whispered, “You like me better when you’re depressed”

She got lipstick lies and a mirror soul
And I got demons that I can’t control
But I told her, “Tonight, let’s play pretend
Touch me like I’m never gonna hurt again”

Take me higher than I’ve ever been
Then drop me from the clouds again
We both know this love ain’t right
But I live for the temporary high
Tell me lies while I pull you close
Make me feel what I need the most
You don’t care and I don’t mind
We live for the temporary high

I don’t feel a thing, I just fake the thrill
Every kiss is a ghost I’m tryin’ to kill
She said, “Boy, you’re colder than a dollar bill”
I said, “Baby, love don’t pay these pills”

She got scars she don’t try to hide
And I got wounds I dress in pride
We both bleed in designer sheets
Screamin’ out love that we don’t believe

Yeah, we’re both dead hearts in rented skin
But the night feels real when the pain kicks in
So I told her, “Lie like you mean it now
Hurt me like you don’t know how”

Take me higher than I’ve ever been
Then drop me from the clouds again
We both know this love ain’t right
But I live for the temporary high
Tell me lies while I pull you close
Make me feel what I need the most
You don’t care and I don’t mind
We live for the temporary high

Call me names, break me down
Put your hands on me, drown me out
I don’t need love, I need release
I don’t want truth, just make-believe

Take me higher than I’ve ever been
Then drop me from the clouds again
We both know this love ain’t right
But I live for the temporary high
Tell me lies while I pull you close
Make me feel what I need the most
You don’t care and I don’t mind
We live for the temporary high

Temporary High

I came across the page of Natalie (Caught in a Moment) https://soundcloud.com/missx-3 and instantly fell in love with her voice and music. 

The original song was a live-recording of Natalie's voice and piano. 
https://soundcloud.com/missx-3/peace-of-mind-theres-hope
I added a few things to make a duet version out of it. Here is the result, I hope you enjoy. Sound quality is limited due to live recording and the necessity to split it up in stems to re-mix it. Hope you don't mind.

Caught in a moment - vocals, piano, composition, lyrics.
BeSinger - vocals, guitars, lapsteel, strings, rearrangement.

Lyrics

I can read your mind
its the calm after the storm
it was breaking us
but will never reach our souls

theres a peace of mind
one I never thought Id find
so glorious
all my doubts have turned to dust

never seemed so bright
we're the a calm after the night
for that distant light
its so worth to face all fights

never seemed so bright
though I never thought Id find
so glorious
all my fears are made of dust

Theres hope!

Picture (c) Natalia Aguado (Peace after the Storm)

Peace of Mind (There's Hope) - Collab with Caught in a Moment

LYRIC VIDEO  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yukpFvbhX-Y
So ~ I wasn't really intending on writing / recording another new song at the moment since I'm attempting to finish a number of other songs for my current project ~~but This One came to me one day in July & I felt compelled & decided to kind of drop everything  & record it, as I was hearing it as the possible song I may tag on as the Final Song of my new project once it is complete to close it out ~~
Would Love to hear any thoughts on it at all ! :-)
©2025 Donna Dior

THE LAVENDER

We was deep in the moment, lights down low,
Heart racin’, girl, I let my guard go.
But you slipped, whispered somethin’ cold
Called me by his name, cut me to the bone.

Got me starin’ at you like I don’t even know,
Bottle in my hand, 808s on slow.
How you break me in the middle of the flame?
Now my love twisted up with hate in my veins.

Girl, you called the wrong name (wrong name),
Now I’ll never feel the same (never the same).
Took my soul, played me dirty in the game,
Drunk on Henny but the rage don’t fade.
You called the wrong name…

Yeah, ridin’ past your spot, tryna clear my head,
But I see him in the car where I used to sit instead.
Got the .40 in the glove, but I’m prayin’ I chill,
‘Cause if I step out the ride, it’s gettin’ too real.
I was your player, but I fell too deep,
Now my pride cut raw, I can’t even sleep.
How you moan his name when I’m in that zone?
Got me feelin’ like a stranger in my own damn home.

Got me starin’ at you like I don’t even know,
Bottle in my hand, 808s on slow.
How you break me in the middle of the flame?
Now my love twisted up with hate in my veins.

Girl, you called the wrong name (wrong name),
Now I’ll never feel the same (never the same).
Took my soul, played me dirty in the game,
Drunk on Henny but the rage don’t fade.
You called the wrong name…

Don’t call me baby, don’t touch me twice,
You killed this love with a slip of the knife.
I was ridin’ for you, now I’m ridin’ alone,
Your voice still haunts but the trust is gone.

Girl, you called the wrong name (wrong name),
Now I’ll never feel the same (never the same).
Tears and liquor mix, I drown in pain,
This love’s a fire but it burns in shame.
You called the wrong name…

Yeah… you called him.
And that’s somethin’ I can’t forgive.

Wrong Name

I believe in my soul, girl, you cut me deep,
Had me drunk in my ride, I don’t even sleep.
Say you love me, but I know you lie,
Still I hit your phone ‘cause I can’t say goodbye.

I don’t trust you, but I need you here,
Every “I love you” soundin’ insincere.
This Henny got me twisted, baby, that’s the truth,
If I believed in anything, I believed in you.

I believe in my soul (yeah), you the reason I sin,
Every time I pull up, you let me back in.
Fuck the pain, fuck the lies, fuck the games we play,
But my soul keep believin’ you won’t walk away.
I believe in my soul (uh), even though it’s a crime,
You break me down slow, but I call every time.
Yeah, you toxic as hell, but I’m locked in tight,
I believe in my soul, you my wrong and my right.

Yeah…
I done seen the texts, I know you creepin’,
But your body got a hold, got a nigga fiendin’.
Hate the way you love me, love the way you hurt,
Every kiss taste sweet but it’s mixed with dirt.
I’m addicted, baby, you my worst disease,
Even prayin’ to the Lord, but you all I need.
I can’t walk away, nah, I can’t let go,
You the devil that I worship and my heaven, though.

I don’t trust you, but I need you here,
Every “I love you” soundin’ insincere.
This Henny got me twisted, baby, that’s the truth,
If I believed in anything, I believed in you.

I believe in my soul, girl, you poison my veins,
Every fuck that we make just erases the pain.
Fuck the love, fuck the hate, fuck the way we fight,
Still my soul keep believin’ you my wrong and my right.

Love is a drug, and I overdose,
You cut me deep, but I need you most.
Ain’t no savin’, ain’t no peace,
Just a broken soul that you got on lease.

I believe in my soul (yeah), you the reason I sin,
Every time I pull up, you let me back in.
Fuck the pain, fuck the lies, fuck the games we play,
But my soul keep believin’ you won’t walk away.

Yeah… I believe in my soul.
And that’s the problem.

I Believe In My Soul

Mmm, yeah…
You know what you do to me, girl.

She walk in the room, all the lights turn low,
Confidence on ten, everybody knows.
Got that sway in her hips, red lips, caliente,
Mi corazón racing, I’m burning, lo sientes.

She know what she wants, don’t play no games,
Independent queen, I love the way she say my name.
Baby, in the kitchen, she throwin’ it down,
Next minute she cuss me in Spanish, make my head spin ‘round.

Carmen, my sexy mamacita,
Spanish firecracker, mi bonita.
She’s heat, she’s flame, she’s soul, she’s thunder,
Had me weak the first night I touched her.

Arroz con pollo, that sazón, she seasoned,
Every little thing she do, damn, I got a reason.
To keep her close, never let her slip away,
Even when she yelling “¡Cállate!” I wanna stay.

Mamacita wild, but her love is rare,
Like a match to the gas, sparks in the air.
She soft when she wanna be, tough when she need,
That Spanish fire, girl, she all I bleed.

Carmen, my sexy mamacita,
Spanish firecracker, mi bonita.
She’s heat, she’s flame, she’s soul, she’s thunder,
Had me weak the first night I touched her.

She curse me out with that lengua so sweet,
But later she whisper, “Te quiero, papi.”
Hot as tequila, smooth as red wine,
Every fight turn to love, every night she mine.

Carmen, Carmen… mi fuego, mi vida,
Mamacita, you my señorita.
Confident queen, yeah, you light my soul,
Spanish firecracker, girl, you make me whole.

 “Ay, mamacita… mi fuego… mi Carmen…”

Carmen (feat. Nancy Nancy)

(Ohhh, Georgina!)
Yeah, yeah, yeah!

Every morning when the sun comes shining,
I see her smile and my heart starts climbing.
Got a sway in her step, a sparkle in her eyes,
Georgina’s the reason for my sweet surprise!

She’s my darlin’ (She’s your darlin’!)
Yes, she’s mine (Yes, she’s mine!)
When she holds me (When she holds you!)
I feel fine (Mmm-hmm, I feel fine!)

Georgina, my baby, my love so true,
Georgina, there’s no one but you.
From the moment I met ya, my soul knew,
Oh, Georgina, I’m in love with you!

She walks by and the world starts groovin’,
Every heart in the crowd gets movin’.
But when she whispers, “Baby, you’re mine,”
That’s when the stars begin to shine.

Ooooh, Georgina (Georgina!)
Sweet Georgina (Georgina!)
I’ll never let you go, oh no, no!

Georgina, my baby, my love so true,
Georgina, there’s no one but you.
From the moment I met ya, my soul knew,
Oh, Georgina, I’m in love with you!

(Georgina!) Ooooh yeah!
(Georgina!) Don’t you know I care?
(Georgina!) Forever mine, forever mine,
My Georgina, yeah, yeah, yeah!

Georgina

Bills gotta get paid, she don't care what it take…
Penny in the kitchen, crushing lines on a plate
Popped two Xanny's just to balance out the weight
Body like a stripper but she hustle like a fiend

Pretty lil' demon living dirty in these streets
She slide through the club with a purse full of snow
Got the pills and a bra, yeah, she moving on the low
Tell you that she love you if you're buying two or three

She don't want your heart, she just want that money tree, yeah
Yeah, pill, pill, popper penny, doing what she gotta do
Pop one, sell ten, bills paid by the crew
Sexy but she deadly, got the city on a string

Pop, pop, pass penny, run the whole thing
She don't trust her love, only trust in her high
Got a man on her side but she playing for supply
Make her only fans jump, then she re-up quick,

Pussy on demand but the pills make her rich
Backseat sexy, rolling off a perk
Morning in my ear while she counting all her work
Toxic lil' vibe, but she got that drip

Head game crazy, make a preacher wanna sip, yeah
Yeah, pill, pill, popper penny, doing what she gotta do
Pop one, sell ten, bills paid by the crew
Sexy but she deadly, got the city on a string

Pop, pop, pass penny, run the whole thing
No halo, just tattoos and sin
Devil and Chanel with a pill poppin' grin
La-da-da chick but she ridin' for the cash

Catch her in the fast lane, swervin' through the crash
Penny don't pray, only praise to the pills
Turn pain into profit, heartbreak in the bills
She my late night call, but my long-term curse

Pill popper penny, put my name in her hearse, yeah
Yeah, da-da-da, yeah, da-da-da
Yeah, da-da-da, yeah, da-da-da
Mmm, bills gotta get paid, she don't care what it take

Penny in the kitchen, crushing lines on the table
Poppin' Xannies in her mouth so she can get her mental stable
Body like a stripper but she hustle like a fiend
Gotta get her money up cause she got goals to achieve

Pretty lil' demon livin' dirty in these streets
When you see her on the corner, yeah, you with it
She slide through the club with a purse full of snow
Got everything you need, from weed to the precs

Yeah, she movin' big pounds cause she keep on the low
If you want a good time, hit a pill poppin' penny
She'll tell you that she love you if you buyin' two or three
But if you tryna run game, then she'll turn killer, ayy

Killer, killer, killer, killer, killer
Pill popper penny, doin' what she gotta do
Pop one, sell ten, bills paid by the crew, ayy
Sexy but she deadly, got the city on a string

Pop, pop, pass penny, run her whole day
She don't trust love, only got love for the money
Got a man on her side but she tricks him for supplies
Make her only fans jump, she sell that pussy

Them suckers be fainting cause that pussy's they drug
Pussy on demand but the pills make her rich
She knows how to play the game like Richie Rich
Backseat sex, rollin' off a Perc,

Moanin' in my ear while she countin' all the work, uh
Toxic lil' vibe, but she got that drip, ayy
Head game crazy, make a preacher wanna sip
Yeah, pill popper penny, doin' what she gotta do

Pop one, sell ten, bills paid by the crew, ayy
Sexy but she deadly, got the city on a string
Pop, pop, pass penny, run her whole day
Ain't no halo, just tattoos and sin

Devil and Chanel, with a pill poppin' grin
Da-da, ba-da-da chick, but she ridin' for the cash
Da-da, catch her in the fast lane, swervin' through the crash
Da-da-da-da

Penny don't pray, only prays to the pills
Turn pain into profit, heartbreak into bills
She my late night call, but my long-term curse
Pill popper penny, put my name in a hearse

Da-da-da-da

Penny

(Yeah… uh…)
Vanessa… she two different people, yo…
Sunshine in the morning… demon after dark.

Daytime, she polite, quiet lil’ queen,
Pearls on her neck, keep her image real clean.
Corporate smile, pretty skirt, high heels,
Say her grace, bow her head over Sunday meals.

But when the sun fall, that’s another story,
She the type to turn pain into midnight glory.
Hit me with a text: “Bring the cuffs, don’t stall,”
Now she naked in the bed, screamin’ fuck it all.

Vanessa got two sides, angel and a freak,
Sunshine in the daytime, demon in the sheets.
Chains and the whips, yeah she love that pain,
But in the daylight, she don’t say a thing.

She the quiet type at brunch with her girls,
But I seen the other side, she’ll rock your world.
Got paddles on the dresser, latex on the floor,
She a saint in the streets, but a slut behind doors.

She whisper soft in the morning, “Have a blessed day,”
But at night she bite my neck, leave marks where I lay.
She a freak with no limits, mask on her face,
Bent over beggin’ me to put her back in her place.

Vanessa got two sides, angel and a freak,
Sunshine in the daytime, demon in the sheets.
Chains and the whips, yeah she love that pain,
But in the daylight, she don’t say a thing.

Halo in the morning, devil horns at night,
She a contradiction, but it feel so right.
Lace and leather, handcuffs tight,
Say she want the whole pipe till the morning light.

Vanessa, Vanessa, baby play that role,
Daytime classy, nighttime lose control.
She my good girl cover, freak show inside,
Sunshine in the day, but a demon at night.
but a demon at night.

Vanessa (feat. Gloria Juice)

Yeah…
Whitney in the club again…
Every night, she wildin'…

Lights low, bass knockin', she in her zone,
Drink in her hand, but she came here alone.
Every man in the spot, they watchin' her hips,
She don't care, she just dance, let it roll off her lips.

Shawty got the glow, body on fire,
Sweat drippin' slow, take me higher.
She don't wait for a track, she move to the sound,
When Wild Whitney dance, whole club break down.

Wild Whitney, she don't play,
Dance all night, then sleep all day.
Body like a rhythm, curves like a beat,
Every step she take got the floor on heat.

Wild Whitney, lose control,
Trap-soul vibes takin' over your soul.
Shawty so bad, yeah she set me free,
Whole club live when she move on me.

She don't need no DJ, she the setlist,
Every move explicit, body reckless.
Lip gloss shine under neon lights,
She the reason this club alive tonight.

Everybody wanna grab her, she slip right by,
Hit the floor with a spin, make the girls all sigh.
Bottle service, sparklers, they can't compete,
When Whitney on the stage, it's a masterpiece.

Wild Whitney, she don't play,
Dance all night, then sleep all day.
Body like a rhythm, curves like a beat,
Every step she take got the floor on heat.

Wild Whitney, lose control,
Trap-soul vibes takin' over your soul.
Shawty so bad, yeah she set me free,
Whole club live when she move on me.

Hands in the air, she don't give a damn,
Dance floor queen, yeah she runnin' the land.
Trap beat hit, and she roll those thighs,
Got the whole club hypnotized.

Wild Whitney… (wild, wild, wild)
She don't stop when the night is through.
Wild Whitney… (wild, wild, wild)
Every dance just feel brand new.

Whitney

Hm
Guess it's over...

[Verse]
Woke up early mornin' by myself
And last night was a movie in my head
And the crazy thing about it
Was you said it wasn't worth it
I guess this is it
I guess this is it

[Pre-Chorus]
And I'm sick of callin' out for you
And you know that I've been down for you

[Chorus]
But now
It's too late
For the truth
We got too deep
Now it's over
Overdue
And I need
To let go of you
I need
To detach from you

[Post-Chorus]
Baby
What about the feelin's
And
What about the children? I thought we had
Somethin' that was built to last
But now it's gone in the past
Oh
It's gone in the past

[Verse 2]
Woke up early mornin' by myself
I had to let you go
It's for my health
You said you couldn't do it
Yeah
You couldn't
You said you wouldn't do it
Yeah
You wouldn't

[Rap]
Ayy, can't believe we did that, 
I been goin' down a new path
All my exes, they big mad, this shit hurt, but it's for the best
I'm on a whole 'nother mindset, lot of shit that I might regret
Every day I got new goals, 
I gotta get a new mindset
But it ain't easy, my demons tryna get even
We couldn't work, so we leave it
A lot of nights I was dreamin' that it was all different
But it ain't easy, you left me bleedin'
So now I'm leavin', yeah
Ooh, ooh

[Pre-Chorus]
And I'm sick of callin' out for you
And you know that I've been down for you

[Chorus]
But now
It's too late
For the truth
We got too deep
Now it's over
Overdue
And I need
To let go of you
I need
To detach from you

[Post Outro]
I guess it was all in your plans (Ayy, ayy, ayy)
Yeah, I can't believe that
 
[Outro]
I can't believe we did that
I can't believe you did that
You couldn't take the impact
So now I gotta detach
Ooh, ooh
I can't believe we did that
I can't believe you did that
You couldn't take the impact
So now I gotta detach

Detach

Yeah, lights low, bass hittin’ heavy,
Everybody in the spot look ready,
DJ spin that, let it go steady,
We outside  whole night sweaty.

Step in the club, feel the heat from the floor,
Girls lined up, energy I can’t ignore,
Short dress, tight jeans, all of ‘em glowin’,
Different shapes movin’, every one showin’.
Bubble moves, slim sway, curves in rotation,
Bodies like art, whole room in vibration,
Drink in my hand, I just stand there amazed,
Lights flashin’ off their skin while the beat plays.

All kinds on the floor tonight,
Every rhythm, every size look right,
Round ones, peach ones, move in time,
Feelin’ that bass, that body, that vibe.
Hands up, let the night unfold,
They don’t need no filter, no pose,
Every type got me hypnotized
Yeah, all kinds, all kinds.

DJ turn it up, crowd gettin’ louder,
Sweat drippin’ down, perfume and powder,
She caught my eyes, said “come take a chance,”
I just followed that rhythm, lost in the dance.
From uptown queens to the girls next door,
Every groove different but I need more,
No hate, just praise in the strobe light beam,
It’s a celebration, everybody’s dream.

No shame, no rules, just motion,
Every frame like waves in the ocean,
We all here just to feel that fire,
No judgment only desire.

All kinds on the floor tonight,
Every rhythm, every size look right,
Round ones, peach ones, move in time,
Feelin’ that bass, that body, that vibe.
Hands up, let the night unfold,
They don’t need no filter, no pose,
Every type got me hypnotized
Yeah, all kinds, all kinds.

All Kinds

You got opinions, baby, write a book,
Talkin’ ‘bout me while I’m servin’ looks.
I hear that gossip, I smell that shade,
But I’m too damn fly to let it invade.

I got glitter on my collar, bass in my step,
Talk your talk, I cash my check.
You hate my style, you hate my tone,
But I built this groove all on my own.

You can hate me, rate me, underrate me still won’t shake me.
You can fake me, bait me, imitate me never break me.

You might hate me, but I don’t give a fuck,
I’m too damn fresh, I’m too damn stuck
In my own rhythm, my own damn way,
Keep talkin’ shit, I still get paid.
You might hate me, yeah, that’s your luck,
But baby, guess what I don’t give a fuck.

I see the whispers, the fake-ass grins,
You lose your cool when I walk in.
I ain’t your mirror, I ain’t your fix,
I’m just a bad motherfucker with a bag of tricks.

Gold chains swingin’, silk so clean,
Confidence heavy, fit so mean.
Say I’m cocky, say I’m rude,
But baby, I just got that groove.

You can judge my flavor, call me wild,
But I been funky since I was a child.
Every move I make, every step I strut,
Is powered by not givin’ a fuck.

You might hate me, but I don’t give a fuck,
I’m too damn smooth, I’m too damn stuck
In my own rhythm, my own damn way,
Keep talkin’ shit, I still get paid.
You might hate me, yeah, that’s your luck,
But baby, guess what  I don’t give a fuck.

"You mad? “I’m mad!”
You pressed? “I’m pressed!”
You jealous? “Hell yes!”
Well guess what, baby, I’m still blessed.

Guitars screamin’, horns go wild,
I’m dancin’ on chaos with a wicked smile.
You can tweet, you can post, you can curse my name,
But you can’t touch funk it don’t feel shame.

You might hate me, but I don’t give a fuck,
I’m too damn real, I’m too damn tough.
Funk in my veins, fire in my feet,
I dance on haters to a nasty beat.
You might hate me, yeah, that’s your luck,
But baby, guess what I don’t give a fuck.

Yeah…
Hate all you want.
Funk still pay my bills.

Hate Me

[Verse]
Love can only be measured by the time it takes
I don't need the moon to know the waves
You can put me in the fire
I won't turn to ash
As long as you're the one who's holdin' the match

[Pre-Chorus]
And if you can't stay

[Chorus]
Just say it
You don't have to play it off
If you hate it
Then why do you stay at all?
Oh
It's so dangerous
Why do we keep love that ain't meant for us?

[Verse 2]
Can you just give me somethin' I can touch?
I don't wanna wonder
"Was it love?"
'Cause I could make a garden out of stone
As long as I'm the one who's holdin' the rose

[Rap]
Aye girl listen
I try my best not to think about it
But I think about it all the time
When you call
I try to tell you about it
But you tell me you're doing fine
Now you don't ever say
You wish I was there
'Cause you know I would be
If I could
We keep the love we give away
For someone else to find someday
We keep the love we give away
So someone else can be okay
I see your face in everything
And when I see you in person
When I do
We talk about nothing
When I don't
I can't stop cursing

[Pre-Chorus]
And if you can't stay
(If you can't stay)

[Chorus]
Just say it
You don't have to play it off
If you hate it
Then why do you stay at all?
Oh
It's so dangerous
Why do we keep love that ain't meant for us?

[Bridge]
Why are we always wastin' time?
Pourin' all of our soul into a glass of wine?
You always tell me
"It gets better"
You always say
"You just need time"
'Cause why do we keep love that ain't meant for us?

[Pre-Chorus]
And if you won't stay
(If you won't stay)

(Last Chorus]
Just say it
You don't have to play it off
If you hate it
Then why do you stay at all?
Oh
It's so dangerous
Why do we keep love that ain't meant for us?

[Post-Chorus]
Oh
You always tell me
"It gets better"
Oh
You always say
"You just need time"

[Outro]
Oh We keep the love we give away
(We keep the love we give away)
We keep the love we give away
(We keep the love we give away)

Vestige

Hollow (Pop)

[Intro]
(Mm, mm, mm, mm)
Do they know? Do they know?
(Mm, mm, mm, mm)
Do they know? Do they know?

[Verse]
Lately, I've been feeling some type of way (Way)
Every time you call, I can't stay away (Stay away)
But every time I think about you, it be on the low (Low)
Girl, you know (Know)
Do they know? (Know)

[Pre-Chorus]
I've been thinkin' 'bout it (Mm, mm, mm)
You've been thinkin' 'bout it (Mm, mm, mm)
I've been thinkin' 'bout it (Mm, mm, mm)
You've been thinkin' 'bout it (Mm, mm, mm)

[Chorus]
Do they know? Do they know?)
Do they know how it feels?
(Do they know? Do they know?)
I know how it feels
(Do they know? Do they know?)
Do they know how it feels?
I know you know how it feels
(Do they know? Do they know?)

[Verse 2]
Say we been goin' back and forth for a minute
Say you wanna slow it down 'cause you in it
Talkin' 'bout you scared and I get it
Gotta be careful 'cause you so deep in it hmm
I don't know if they know, but do they know about us?
What we have is between us, we be keepin it on the hush
I love when you tease me, you do me so much
But I can't stop the feeling, I can't give it up
So do they know?

[Pre-Chorus]
I've been thinkin' 'bout it (Mm, mm, mm)
You've been thinkin' 'bout it (Mm, mm, mm)
I've been thinkin' 'bout it (Mm, mm, mm)
You've been thinkin' 'bout it (Mm, mm, mm)

[Chorus]
Do they know? Do they know?)
Do they know how it feels?
(Do they know? Do they know?)
I know how it feels
(Do they know? Do they know?)
Do they know how it feels?
I know you know how it feels
(Do they know? Do they know?)

[Bridge]
I need it like you need it
So just put your mind at ease and
Nobody has to know
(Nobody baby)
So we keep it on the low
Yeah, yeah
I need it like you need it
So just put your mind at ease and
Nobody has to know (nobody)
So we keep it on the low
Yeah, yeah

[Verse 3]
Nobody in here knows what the hell is goin' on (What's goin' on)
Nobody in here knows what the hell is goin' on (What's goin' on)
(Nobody baby)
Nobody in here knows what the hell is goin' on
They don't know (they don't know)

[Outro]
(Uh-huh)
It's all about me and you
Nobody else needs to know
Not talkin' about it 
Just us two oh
It's 'cause I'm caught up on you
Know it's hard to keep my cool
You, you, you, you, you
Yeah, I'm caught up on you (Ooh, oh)
So we could go down low (Oh)
And they won't know how we feel (whoa-oh-oh)

Do-de-no-no-no
Do-de-no-no-no
Do-de-no-no-no
Do-de-no-no-no
Do de rap da da
Do de do re rap da oh
Do-de-no-no-no
Do-de-no-no-no
Do-de-no-no-no
Do-de-no-no-no
Da re rap da no oh

Do De No

(No GenAI inside. I use my voice and VST instruments on my songs)

I tried to talk to my piano
I tried to talk to my guitar
Talked to my imagination
Confided into alcohol

I tried and tried and tried some more
Told secrets 'til my voice was sore
Tired of empty conversation
'Cause no one hears me anymore

A hundred million stories
And a hundred million songs
I feel stupid when I sing
Nobody's listening to me
Nobody's listening

I talked to shooting stars
But they always get it wrong
I feel stupid when I pray
So why am I praying anyway?
If nobody's listening

Anyone, please send me anyone
Lord, is there anyone?
I need someone,
Anyone, please send me anyone
Lord, is there anyone?
I need someone

I used to crave the world's attention
I think I cried too many times
I just need some more affection
Anything to get me by

A hundred million stories
And a hundred million songs
I feel stupid when I sing
Nobody's listening to me
Nobody's listening

I talked to shooting stars
But they always get it wrong
I feel stupid when I pray
Why the fuck am I praying anyway?
If nobody's listening

Anyone, please send me anyone
Lord, is there anyone?
I need someone,
Anyone, please send me anyone
Oh, Lord, is there anyone?
I need someone

Oh, anyone, I need anyone
Oh, anyone, I need someone

A hundred million stories
And a hundred million songs
I feel stupid when I sing
Nobody's listening to me
Nobody's listening

Anyone (cover Demi Lovato)

This song is a quiet conversation from a father to his grown children about gratitude and responsibility.
It comes from the place of getting older and realising that time is no longer endless.
The words remind them how much their mum carried without ever asking for recognition.
It accepts she may not have been perfect, but she was always present, steady, and giving.
The message asks them to stop taking her love for granted and start showing it back to her.
It is about stepping up, easing her load, and being there the way she always was.
The emotion stays gentle but firm, grounded in respect, love, and lived experience.
At its heart, it is a reminder to look back, say thank you, and be there for her now.

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Look Back and Say Thank You

I want to tell you this while I am livin
When I am gone look after your mum, she deserves it
You’ve had a life that for a long time was on a platter
So remember it is your turn to give, not taking
Remember to look back and say thank you, to her

She might not of, got it all right
I can tell you she was in their pitchin
Had to duck a few of her throws
Always thinkin of you, it never missed a beat
I come a distant second, so I’m tellin you
Remember to look back and say thank you

Don’t let her do the heavy lifting
Don’t let her pick up after you now
It is your turn to be there for her
Like she was for you through your life
Remember to look back and say thank you
Remember to look back and say thank you

Doing these things make you realise
How precious all she did for you was
You do not need to be Einstein to see
This is how your Mum was, so what am I sayin

Always, remember to look back and say thank you
For everything your Mum was, she is so special
Your turn to show it, and make it real
Always, remember to look back and say thank you

This song is for all out there
For most of us it was a Mum who shone
Yes and for some it was their Dad but one thing
Always, so many times they were there for you


Always, remember to look back and say Thank You
It is your turn to be there for her (ah hah mmmm mmmm)
Always, remember to look back and say Thank You
It is your turn to be there for her (ah hah mmmm mmmm)

Keywords
quiet conversation, grown children, gratitude and responsibility, getting older, no longer endless, their mum carried, ever asking, always present, love for granted, showing it back, stepping up, easing her load, gentle but firm, lived experience, say thank you

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Look Back and Say Thank You

Look Back and Say Thank You - Always thinkin of you, it never missed a beat

Creator of AreYouSerious Records. AYSR homes different artists.
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Semi Artist and an okay Producer, Songwriter, and around-good guy. Why not have others sing your songs? That sounds like this one person

Proud African American Male, Educated and love all types of music. Make music from R&B, Pop, Country, Rock and more.