In The End Its Never Ending

You remember somersaults
I remember falling
She remembers nothing
It felt like only days to you and years to me
And she remembers nothing

You remember finding me
A path I couldn't see
She remembers nothing
You were my voice
When I needed it most
And she remembers nothing

Every day you pray you'll find your way
As the end comes closer
I close my eyes in sweet denial
Don't think and it'll be over
You squeeze my hand to try and make me understand
This time, I'll hold her

You remember picking names
I wouldn't dare, I was too scared
And she remembers nothing
You felt excitement and joy
I blocked it all
And she remembers nothing

Every day you pray you'll find your way
As the end comes closer
I close my eyes in sweet denial
Don't think and it'll be over
You squeeze my hand to try and make me understand
This time, I'll hold her

Every stand taken was for her
Every wish granted
Every waking thought was of her
We wouldn't do it any other way but for her

Every day you pray you'll find your way
As the end comes closer
I close my eyes in sweet denial
Don't think and it'll be over
You squeeze my hand to try and make me understand
This time, I'll hold her

Somersaults

Who Is It For

This song was inspired by "The Cold Heart" (German: Das kalte Herz), a fairy tale written by Wilhelm Hauff. It was published in 1827 in a collection of fairy tales that take place within the narrative of The Spessart Inn.
Although written almost 200 years ago, the described conflicts of mankind are still up-to-date, maybe even more than before. Preferring status und prosperity over humanity is something which has become socially acceptable.

Special thanks for prelistening and precious ideas to my dear friend Gary Reeves!

Lyrics
Peter was in the charcoal business
never in peace with the live he was living
made a deal with the forest spirit
Three wishes and a new life given

Descending to the darkest corners of humanity
what was it you were thinking of when you lost your pity
 
Inside your stone cold heart
You‘ve built a world of disregard

It did not play out like you were whishing for
glassworks went down and you needed much more
sold your heart to Dutch Mike to keep living
a heart of stone and the fortune you were given

Descending to the darkest corners of humanity
what was it you were thinking of when you lost your pity

Inside your stone cold heart
You‘ve built a world of disregard

Flourishing business kept you going
but your smile was eternally frozen
when your drivers faded and you had murdered love
nothing left there but an empty heart

Descending to the darkest corners of humanity
what was it you were thinking of when you lost your pity

Inside your stone cold heart
You‘ve built a world of disregard

Stone Cold Heart

Hey Friends,

Have to take some time to take care of family right now. My apologies if you have been waiting on a reply to an email. I promise I will get back to everyone. It’s just going to take a little longer. Hope you are all enjoying the summer. Every day is a gift. Enjoy it. 

Peace and love,
Rayna

Taking some time.

Curtains closed, all day and night  
TV flickers, the only light  
Food untouched, the coffee cold,
Music plays, I’m spinning slow 
I feel the beat, my eyes are closed 
Bare feet on a hardwood floor  
No one sees, there’s no applause,
This show’s for me, no curtain calls

I just want to dance the world away  
With every move I can feel it fade
One more song, one last play
I just want to dance the world away
Keep the noise and agony at bay  
One more song before I slip away   

Pictures fade and colours bleed  
I want so much, feels like a need  
Eyes half-open, heart on hold  
Past erased and future stalled
Dance not to feel but to forget
The overwhelm of old regret
Every step, a prayer, a plea
To wipe away what I have been

I just want to dance the world away  
With every move I can feel it fade
One more song, one last play
I just want to dance the world away
Keep the noise and agony at bay  
One more song before I slip away   

If I stop, will I fall down?
Will the past drag me to the ground?
I’m not sure that I have healed enough
To face the weight that’s way too tough

I just want to dance the world away  
With every move I can feel it fade
One more song, one last play
I just want to dance the world away
Keep the noise and agony at bay  
One more song before I slip away

Dance The World Away

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

11 - Hanging v10M

Late nights staring at the ceiling
Waiting for my wounds to heal 
Light cuts through the dark, revealing
Hurt I don’t admit I feel

I'm still here, my heart is beating
Storms have struck, but I'm still breathing
Left for dead, but I found meaning
Can't break me, I'm not retreating
Lost my grip, but kept on climbing
Hope ran low, but I kept trying
Scars run deep, but I'm not bleeding
I'm still here, my heart is beating
	 
Every moment, I get stronger
As the darkness yields to light
As morning dawns, I fear no longer 
My breath is weak but I survive
 
I'm still here, my heart is beating
Storms have struck, but I'm still breathing
Left for dead, but I found meaning
Can't break me, I'm not retreating
Lost my grip, but kept on climbing
Hope ran low, but I kept trying
Scars run deep, but I'm not bleeding
I'm still here, my heart is beating

I’ve been low, but never out
Heard the silence, heard the doubt
Kept on walking through the fire
They swore would break me down 

I'm still here, my heart is beating
Storms have struck, but I'm still breathing
Left for dead, but I found meaning
Can't break me, I'm not retreating
Lost my grip, but kept on climbing
Hope ran low, but I kept trying
Scars run deep, but I'm not bleeding
I'm still here, my heart is beating

My heart is beating
I'm still here

I'm Still Here (My Heart Is Beating)

LYRIC VIDEO : https://youtu.be/GAj7bHfRgEE
This is another song that came to me recently that I felt like I had to write & record ~
I'm kind of seeing it as a companion song for my song “The City Of Magically” that I posted  here on my feed a few monthes back~~
Hope you All Like my Song of Love :-) 
Would Love to hear any thoughts on it !
© 2025 Donna Dior

THIS KIND OF LOVE

It's not the losing that I hate
It's the constant hope that's killing me
As I pick myself up off the floor 
I find I want to try once more
I close my ears to logic
Cos the odds are not what's willing me on
It's my crazy stubborn need to show you
I'm the one who wants it most

Watch me lose my mind in pursuit of my soul
Seek perfection but want so much more
As I chase unattainable goals
I walk away alone

It's not the winning that I crave
It's the fear of giving up that's driving me
So what if my delusion gets  right under your skin
Don't you know that I am happily ignoring 
All of your advice for me
Cos I'd rather own my failures
And listen to my sage within

Watch me lose my mind in pursuit of my soul
Seek perfection but want so much more
As I chase unattainable goals
I walk away alone

I'll walk my walk
And you won't stop me
Just sit back, enjoy the ride
To know best 
Must be a burden
Throw it off and take my side

Watch me lose my mind in pursuit of my soul
Seek perfection but want so much more
As I chase unattainable goals
I walk away alone

Lose My Mind

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You'll find me also here in my collaboration project with Johan Alm https://soundcloud.com/ashesfordreams

Lose My Mind

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