THE EMPEROR’S PARADE by Nova J

The emperor’s parade rolls down the road
Clearly a charade — he’s got no clothes
Why pretend he wore it best?
Dead end coming, one by one — we fall off the cliff

They cheer and wave their signs
Their silence bought and sold
They swallow all their pride
Surrendering their souls

We’re complicit in this dumpster fire
(Got what we deserve)
Sold our virtues to the highest buyer
(Watching the world burn)

He has no clothes
(emperor)
But still we go
(emperor)
Follow his way
(emperor)
We cannot stray
(emperor)

He has no clothes
(Oooh) the emperor (has no clothes)
(Oh-oh-oh-ooooh) (Oh-oh-oh-ooooh)
(Oooh) the emperor (has no clothes)
(Oh-oh-oh-ooooh)

Bans the books we read — rewrites the past
Breaks the law, then toasts the glass
The crowd just claps — no time to think
We sold the truth for circus and a king

No one’s really speaking
Too scared to make a sound
As long as he keeps walking
He’s the only king in town

And we’re livin’ a reality show 
(Bad jokes on repeat)
A bag of trash with a golden bow
(We’re on a losing streak)

He has no clothes
(emperor)
But still we pose
(emperor)
Eyes closed tight
(emperor)
Pretend it’s right
(emperor)

He has no clothes
(Oooh) the emperor (has no clothes)
(Oh-oh-oh-ooooh) (Oh-oh-oh-ooooh)
(Oooh) the emperor (has no clothes)
(Oh-oh-oh-ooooh)

We hold our nose, swallow our pride
We shut our mouth, die inside
We sit and wait, get used and bruised
We limp away, battered and used

He has no clothes
(emperor)
Still, no one knows
(emperor)
We play the game
(emperor)
Ignore the shame
(emperor)

He has no clothes
(Oooh) the emperor (has no clothes)
(Oh-oh-oh-ooooh)
(Oooh) the emperor (has no clothes)
(Oh-oh-oh-ooooh…)

The Emperor’s parade

Shadow Lessons

Be My Only.wav

Dear "Friend"?

💙♥♥♥
Bad for You Too

[Verse 1]
She tells me
I'm not like this with anyone else
her voice soft like ash in the air
says I'm the spark
that sets off her silence
and all the storms hiding there

She tells me she loves me—
right before she breaks
in trembling flame
I hold her like
a burned-out oak
still standing in the rain

[Chorus]
And I say—
It’s okay babe
I’m bad for you too
we’re just two deer
caught in the open
no map no moon
but I won’t run
if you don’t move
we’re broken kind
but we choose this truth

[Verse 2]
She curls her voice
around old wounds
asks if I see
what she hides inside
but I’ve walked through fire
and stayed soft
so I just press my hand to the light

She says 
she’s poison and prayer both
but I drink anyway
there’s something
about her damage that sings—
when the world turns gray

[Chorus]
And I say—
It’s okay babe
I’m bad for you too
like two branches
bending never breaking
through the weight of truth
I’ll hold the hurt
and carry the proof
we’re bad for each other
but I stay with you

[Bridge]
You cry like a river
I dam with my chest
I’ve never been the answer—
but I stayed when you wept
No easy fix no clean slate
just hands held tight
through our worst mistakes

[Final Chorus]
It’s okay babe
we were never meant
to bloom unbruised
but I’d rather stand
in the storm with you
than find shelter
without your truth

[Outro]
So breathe love
just breathe—
I’m not leaving
even if we never heal
completely

Bad For You Too

Love Life Forever is about holding onto love and life with everything you have.
Through the fire, rhythm, and time. It’s a song for those moments when you feel unstoppable together, like nothing can break the bond you share.

I hope you enjoy listening, thank you for you time!

https://youtu.be/dB-vHb_yF0E - Music video

Music Video

Love Life Forever

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“All I Want is Some Better Days” is a powerhouse Country Hip-Hop anthem that blends raw storytelling with modern trap energy. From the opening verse the vocal honesty cuts deep, weary and confessional, pulling you straight into the struggle. The beat drives with 808s, hi-hats, and claps while acoustic guitars and banjo weave in the grit of real country roots. The chorus explodes with layered harmonies and chant-style echoes, turning every line into a singalong moment. It’s catchy, emotional, and unforgettable, built to make you shout “uhh hah” right along with the hook. Each verse rises higher, keeping the flow raw and conversational while the production lifts it into anthem territory. There’s no gloss or sugarcoating, just real talk that anyone who’s fought for better days will connect with. The vocal delivery is dynamic and soulful, shifting from quiet confessions to soaring chants with undeniable power. This track proves Country Hip-Hop can be both heartfelt and explosive

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Lyrics
All I Want is Some Better Days

Been going on now for a few years
Keep pickin myself up and getting on with it
Wish I drank sometimes to get away from it
But that never helped me, just made it worse (true)

If I did drink, then it might be good
I could hide away, letting the drink make me feel good
Sitting there drunk, listening to music about troubles worse than mine
But I don’t drink, so will have to find another way, I can call mine (any ideas)

All I want is Some Better days
Instead of every day facing the hard truth
No one wants to know my woes
All I want is my life to flow (flow ….flow, flow)

Need someone in my life, hate being alone
Someone to talk to, even over the phone
Need to ditch this life and move on
Instead of sitting here, with all this wrong (move ….go ….get outta here, dah dah dah get outta here, dah dah dah  get outta here, dah dah dah get outta here)

All I want is Some Better days
Instead of every day facing the hard truth
No one wants to know my woes
All I want is my life to flow (flow ….flow)

When I get a chance with the ladies
I go ahead and stick my foot in my mouth
Talk about my woes instead of something good
Before you know it, they are gone, I’m forgotten

All I want is some Better Days, something to smile about (dah dah dah)
All I want is Some Better days
Instead of every day facing the hard truth
All I want is some Better Days, something to smile about (dah dah dah)
All I want is Some Better days
Instead of every day facing the hard truth

Uhh Hah (better days)
Uhh Hah (something to look forward to)
Uhh Hah (someone to be with)
Uhh Hah (just some better days)

All I want is Some Better days
Instead of every day facing the hard truth
No one wants to know my woes
All I want is my life to flow (flow ….flow)

Oooh dah dah dah dah dah better days, dah dah dah dah dah better days, dah dah dah dah dah better days, ooooh oooh oooh

Uhh Hah (better days)
Uhh Hah (something to look forward to)
Uhh Hah (someone to be with)
Uhh Hah (just some better days)
Ooooh yeah oooo would be better

Keywords
country hip hop, modern anthem, better days song, heartfelt confession, chant style chorus, uhh hah hook, emotional storytelling, gritty vocals, rural struggles, life to flow, soulful delivery, audience singalong, country grit, hip hop blend, uplifting anthem

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All I Want is Some Better Days

All I Want is Some Better Days - Uhh Hah (something to look forward to)

Breathe again

“This one’s not just music ; it’s a mood.”
King Chico - Girl, I Want You
Sensual R&B · Intimate · Passionate · Cinematic · Seductive · Late Night

Girl, I Want You

Cold air creeping in
Breath like smoke it spins
Whispers linger thin
The moon hides its grin

Shadows embrace the night
Hold me close
Hold me tight
Lost in the pale moonlight
Shadows embrace the night

Branches scratch the sky
Stars blink then say goodbye
The silence starts to cry
A ghostly lullaby

Fingers trace the unseen
Chilled and sharp
Serene

Shadows embrace the night
Hold me close
Hold me tight
Lost in the pale moonlight
Shadows embrace the night

Dancing with the dark
Flames flicker
Then depart
My heart beats a question mark
Where does the light embark

Shadows embrace the night .mp3

Gott weiss 
ist ein Lied entstanden aus einer Therapie Stunde.

Gott weiss

🎶 To all performing artists — don’t scroll past.
Just been notified by the Australian Songwriters Association that I have been recognised in the early judging in 2 categories (So Proud) and they said:
We’re excited to let you know that you have been Shortlisted by the judges in the Australian Songwriting Contest 2025. You should be very proud to have achieved such a result in this highly respected contest.

https://soundcloud.com/keith-jones-281413858/falling-for-a-farm-girl

https://soundcloud.com/keith-jones-281413858/true-blue-horizon

I am also on Spotify here is my link
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2qzn8X3AOQUokEPJlIHsY8?si=NJDzjK9TRwi7Of1D6hSWMw
 
Every song you hear on my platforms is a demo — not a final product.
I write every word. These songs are built using technology to show you how they could sound, not replace you.

If you are looking for songs that will make you be noticed then I am looking for performing artists that can take my songs to the world, contact me via my email and lets make things happen. kandltjones@gmail.com

Let’s collaborate. Let’s disrupt. Let’s be heard. 🦅 If you've got the voice, I've got the fire.

Let’s make music that matters.

🎶 Keith Jones | Songwriter & Multi-Genre Artist | Artist Name: Jonesy200
I’m Jonesy200 — a multi-genre songwriter with 292 songs and counting original songs available for licensing by serious performing artists. If you're a vocalist ready to perform meaningful, emotional tracks that can create impact (and returns) — I’ve got songs built to make waves. I write across genres: Country, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Soul, Rock, Folk and can do more — because life doesn’t fit in a box, and neither should your music. Tracks like “I’m Still Standing” are more than songs — they’re my truth. Born with epilepsy, shaped by ADHD, I fought to stand on my own — and now the world is starting to listen. Over 400,000 listens on SoundCloud, 40,000 average per month — and not a single dime spent on promotion. Real music. Real listeners. No fake plays. This is organic growth — powered by heart, not hype. Now we expand. Spotify. SoundCloud. YouTube. Audiomack. One channel at a time — breaking down the music industry wall the way it should be done: with songs that matter. And voices that do them justice. Listen to Jonesy200 music on your platform: push.fm/fl/ugzbhjwo
Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2qzn8X3AO…9TRwi7Of1D6hSWMw
SoundCloud: @keith-jones-281413858
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KeithJones-xs1jr
PayPal: paypal.me/KeithJonesTorquayQLD

Keywords
Australian Songwriter & Multi-Genre Artist
Country, Rock, Pop, EDM, Hip Hop, Rap, Alternative, Soul/R&B, Folk
Crossover Artist with Storytelling Lyrics
Original Music for Artists & Performers
High-Energy Tracks & Soulful Ballads

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