Name: Between the Pines by MatsuriBeat
Duration: 3 min 32 s
Description: A serene and atmospheric album blending the warmth of American folk with the ethereal textures of ambient music.

I feel it rising, a fire in my chest, a love so wild, I can’t catch my breath.

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A serene and atmospheric album blending the warmth of American folk with the ethereal textures of ambient music.

Between the Pines

IF IT WASN'T YOU
Music & Lyrics by Rhob Elliott
©2025, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

[Verse 1]
I wouldn’t be here if not for you
I’d probably still be running
Still be breaking things
Still pushing people away just to feel in control
Still pretending nothing ever gets to me

[Verse 2]
You didn’t fix me
And I know you weren’t trying
You just saw something I couldn’t
You stayed when you could’ve left
And maybe that’s what changed everything

[Pre-Chorus]
I was a mess on repeat
You didn’t clean it up, you just sat with me
And that meant more than you'll ever know

[Chorus]
IF IT WASN'T YOU
I’d still be stuck on the edge
Still afraid to say what I feel
Still hiding behind all the noise in my head
But you made it quiet
You made it real
And I don’t even think you knew
What you were doing
IF IT WASN'T YOU

[Spoken Interlude]
There was a night…
I was just driving, nowhere to go, nothing to prove
And your voice came through the speakers
Not even talking to me — just laughing
And somehow, I started breathing again
That was the moment I knew...
You saved me without even trying

[Verse 3]
I still mess up, I still spiral sometimes
But now I hear your voice telling me to breathe
Telling me I’m not too far gone
That maybe I'm still worth something

[Bridge]
You didn’t hold my hand through every fire
You just showed me how to walk through it
You didn’t carry me — you reminded me
I could stand

[Chorus]
IF IT WASN'T YOU
I’d still be pretending I don’t care
Still ghosting every good thing
Still scared of someone who’d actually stay
But you stayed anyway
And I started to believe
Maybe I could too
IF IT WASN'T YOU

[Outro]
I’m not perfect now
But I’m not who I once was
And that’s because of you
Just thought you should know
If not for you...
I'd never even try
IF IT WASN'T YOU

IF IT WASN'T YOU

“How do you heal when half your heart is gone?” is a heartfelt ballad that gently addresses the pain and resilience of those left behind when a loved one goes off to war and never returns. The song is written from the perspective of a close friend or confidant, offering empathy and quiet support to someone who has lost their partner in conflict.
You can expect a deeply emotional journey through grief, longing, and the silent strength required to carry on. The verses paint vivid scenes of empty rooms, cherished memories, and daily rituals that now serve as reminders of absence. The chorus, repeating “No word from the front, no word at all,” captures the endless waiting and unanswered questions that haunt those left behind. The song’s tone is intimate and compassionate, with lyrics that acknowledge the listener’s sorrow without offering false hope, instead promising steadfast presence and understanding.
The listener can expect a moving and relatable narrative, a song that validates the experience of loss and honors the enduring love that remains after tragedy. It’s a tribute to the strength found in vulnerability and the power of simply being there for someone when words are not enough.
This is a song for quiet moments, for those seeking comfort, solidarity, and recognition of their silent battles.


How Do You Heal When Half Your Heart Is Gone

"When the World Gets Loud" is a quiet, thoughtful acoustic ballad rooted in the same heartbeat as Mike Baker’s blog post, “When the World Gets Louder, Get Kinder.” Written in a fingerpicked, singer-songwriter style, the song was born out of a growing tension Mike felt — the volume of the world rising, the noise getting sharper, and the emotional cost of it all. Rather than raising his own voice to match it, this song became his way of answering it with grace.

It’s about choosing gentleness even when it’s hard, speaking softly when the world shouts, and standing your ground not with volume, but with quiet conviction. The lyrics reflect that spirit of calm defiance — the idea that kindness isn’t weakness, it’s courage. Just like the blog, this track is a reminder that when the chaos swells, there's strength in stepping back, listening, and leaning into empathy.

This is a song for long drives, porch sits, and soul-deep exhales. A song to remind yourself: you don’t have to get louder. You just have to get kinder.


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There are stars in my shadow 
Can ya see the hallow mate?

Starts playing some notes 
I can’t see no direction or purpose
But there are devils on his skin

Lights in the desert 
But nothing shines
Only the sun in the sky

There are stars in my shadow 
Can ya see the hallow mate?

Running out of batteries 
Gotta move fast along the fret
Better pick up a bonfire man

She knows how to play cello
She knows how to play me
I hear a melody I see you gee

There are stars in my shadow 
Can ya see the hallow?
Can ya see the hallow mate?

It’s time to sing a song 
Time to sing it together
Like one like a chorus 

There are stars in my shadow 
Can ya see the hallow?
Can ya see the hallow mate?

There are stars in my shadow 
Can ya see the hallow?
Can ya see the hallow mate?

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