Here I stand out on the edge
Of where I’m meant to be
I’m clinging to that ledge

And I know I’m bleeding through
I’m tearing at the seams
I’m tearing into you

And I see when I look back
At the path I walk
What is it I lack?

‘Cause I’ve done all that I could
Yet here I am again
At the splitting of the wood

Recorded at Cowboy Cowabunga Studios, 2023
Production, Engineering, Mixing, Synth - Mark Anderson
Mastering - Timothy Stollenwerk at Stereophonic Mastering
Words, Music, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Synth - John Runnels
Electric Guitar - Paul DeHaven
Flugelhorn - Aaron Strumpel

Splitting of the Wood

Splitting Of The Wood

Music by Roos Meijer & Javièr den Leeuw 
Lyrics by Roos Meijer
Vocals & guitar by Roos Meijer 
Bass, guitar & vocals by Javièr den Leeuw 
Production, keys, guitars & percussion by Anne Lieke Heusinkveld
Guitar by Sam van Hoogstraten 
Drums by Quinten de Jongh
Mixed by Pieter Vonk
Master by Wessel Oltheten

Phoenix

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He hid his heart behind a wall until she came into his life and the wall tumbled down

I Hid my Heart

Alex Radice - How Lucky We've Been
Lyrics & song meaning in description | Indie Folk Central, discover the best new indie folk: https://ifc.sbmt.to

Song meaning: This song is about the fear of a love not lasting. Finding someone new and falling for them, knowing some day it will end but still holding out hope that maybe this one will last forever.

Lyrics
How lucky we've been
To feel once again

And I know it's a lot to ask
But how long can we make it last?

And my love, if I'm honest with you
I'm not the best that you'll do

But take me for all that I am
And we'll find this moment again

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Blue River

Escape into pure calm with this soothing indie folk track designed to help you unwind and find peace. 🎶💆‍♂️ Imagine a gentle riverside, soft greens, and warm sunlight—this song captures that serene feeling, perfect for relaxation or centering yourself.

🎧 Listen now and let the breeze wash over you. Share with someone who needs a moment of calm. 🌅✨

Soft As The Breeze

NOTES

The closure of Barrow Colliery in Worsborough, South Yorkshire, in 1985 had profound social repercussions on the local community. Established in 1873 by the Barrow Haematite Steel Company, the mine was a significant source of employment and economic stability for over a century. Its shutdown, following the tumultuous miners’ strike of 1984–1985, marked a pivotal moment in the region’s history.

Beyond the economic implications, the closure disrupted the social fabric of Worsborough. Mining communities often shared a strong sense of identity and solidarity, forged through shared labor and collective experiences. The end of mining operations led to a loss of communal purpose and pride, contributing to a decline in community cohesion. Traditional social structures, such as local clubs and associations centered around the mining industry, faced challenges in maintaining their relevance and membership.

The psychological toll on former miners and their families was significant. The sudden transition from employment to joblessness led to increased stress, anxiety, and, in some cases, depression. The loss of a structured daily routine and the sense of purpose derived from work contributed to these mental health challenges. Additionally, the community faced health issues related to prolonged unemployment, including increased rates of substance abuse and other stress-related ailments.

Here's a song about the repercussions at a personal level.


Elsie MacDonald

INTRODUCTION
VERSE
Elsie, at nineteen, left Blacker behind her.
She wrapped-up her childhood and showed it her back.
She didn’t want Barrow to rise-up and find her.
Her mem’ries were all cast aside with the slack…

It was May, ’85 when she first started trudging.
She bolted the door on a life that was gone.
She tramped fifty years without ever begrudging,
the village she’d left on the banks of the Don.

CHORUS
I’ll gawk while there’s eyes in my head.
I’ll walk while there’s shoes on my feet.
With my goods in a pack,
I will traipse there and back,
to the happenstance chances I meet.

INTERLUDE
VERSE
She worked for her keep, doing laundry and mending,
and sometimes a shakedown on days that were good.
But many’s the time, at a restless day’s ending,
she slept in a shed in some Dales’ neighbourhood…

Elsie MacDonald could not find belonging.
The ache in her heart was a dull chafing fret.
She bickered her thoughts in a non-stop ding-donging.
She fought with the hark-back but could not forget.

CHORUS
I’ll gawk while there’s eyes in my head.
I’ll walk while there’s shoes on my feet.
With my goods in a pack,
I will traipse there and back,
to the happenstance chances I meet.

INSTRUMENTAL
VERSE
Elsie did not know herself or her reason,
She couldn’t find purpose, a place, or her pride.
Without any compass, she’d tramp through the season,
hoping each day for a safe fireside…

She’d never talk much about her endeavour,
But one day she said to the wall, as she frowned,
‘There are holes in the heart that will squeeze you for ever.
Barrow was more than a hole in the ground.’

CHORUS
I’ll gawk while there’s eyes in my head.
I’ll walk while there’s shoes on my feet.
With my goods in a pack,
I will traipse there and back,
to the happenstance chances I meet.
I’ll gawk while there’s eyes in my head.
I’ll walk while there’s shoes on my feet.
With my goods in a pack,
I will traipse there and back,
to the happenstance chances I meet.

Elsie MacDonald

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Il Mio Dolce Amore

Molly Drake - I Remember

The Christmas Tree is Fake

Hey there! I’m Matt, a passionate music creator, composer, and producer. 

This channel is about creating a dynamic and genre-defying sound through AI-driven techniques. Drawing inspiration from electronic, blues, rock, pop, jazz, and beyond, MonstaMatt brings a unique twist to each track, weaving together diverse elements that appeal to a wide range of listeners. I seamlessly integrate AI to enhance creativity and innovation, producing music that is both cutting-edge and rooted in classic musical traditions.

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Your contribution means the world and helps fuel the creativity that goes into every beat.

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Soft As The Breeze

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