Like A Phoenix

Like A Phoenix (Unplugged)

Like A Phoenix (Unplugged) - John Goldrust

One night, stranded in LA after a gig with a dead phone and no bus in sight, a stranger offered me a ride. Though hesitant, I trusted my intuition and accepted. They turned out to be kind, sharing life advice that stayed with me. 
The song, inspired by that experience, explores how, even in a world where fear and caution are necessary, we still yearn for connection and trust. It’s a reflection on the beauty of unexpected human bonds, vulnerability, and hope — a message that feels more urgent than ever.
 
The song was co-produced with the late Jesse Colin Young (of the 60s hit Get Together), and was recorded live in the studio with legends Laurence Juber (Grammy-winning guitarist for Paul McCartney's Wings), Kenny Aronoff (John Mellencamp), and Jorgen Carlsson (Gov't Mule).

Lyrics:

Verse1

Summer skies and neon signs
But I was lost in the night
You called out, but no reply
Coz you seemed suspiciously nice

Verse2

Nothing else was in sight
And I kinda needed that ride
Something told me I'd be alright
But (I) had to think twice, I wonder why

Prechorus

In a world of deep blue riptides,
We build our walls up high
But don't we wish and hope to God we find
Find a little sunshine

Chorus

You could be my perfect stranger, You and I
don't you think our crossing paths (is) a perfect sign
I could be your perfect stranger, You and I
And we could find a little sunshine

Verse3

I get too stuck up sometimes
I say I'm doing just fine
coz if I ask for help it might
Make 'em think I'm the weak type

Prechorus

In a world of deep blue riptides,
We build our walls up high
But don't we wish and hope to God we find
Find a little sunshine

Chorus

You could be my perfect stranger, You and I
Don't you think our crossing paths (is) a perfect sign
I could be your perfect stranger, You and I
And we could find a little sunshine

Bridge

Passing by,
I see the diamonds in the sky
I see them in your eyes,
All this time
Didn’t you realize
We have found that light

Chorus

You could be my perfect stranger, You and I
Don't you think our crossing paths (is) a perfect sign
I could be your perfect stranger, You and I
And we could find a little sunshine

You could be my perfect stranger, You and I
Don't you think our crossing paths (is) a perfect sign
I could be your perfect stranger, You and I
And we could find a little sunshine

A Little Sunshine


Polvojack
Additional Artists
Composer - Guillaume Doyon
Lyricist - Guillaume Doyon
Record Label
Polvojack
UPC
199199663056
Release Date
May. 19, 2025
Primary Genre
Folk
Secondary Genre
Folk
Primary Subgenre
Traditional Folk
Secondary Subgenre
Irish Traditional
Mood/Style
Mood: Fun
Album Language
English
Artist Location
CANADA - Québec


Harmonica Session 1

"Voir" est une ode aux jeunes voix, à celles qu’on oublie, qu’on survole, mais qui méritent d’être entendues, vraiment.
Dans une ambiance folk québécoise inspirée de l’intimité d’Harmonium, les paroles naviguent entre fragilité et force, entre solitude et espoir.

Guitares acoustiques, harmonies vocales feutrées, un refrain qui serre le cœur comme une accolade.
C’est un chant pour tous ceux qui veulent juste une place pour être… eux-mêmes.

 "On est là, pis on vaut l’détour, même si on fait pas toujours l’tour."

#FolkQuébécois #Jeunesse #ChansonEngagée #VoixQuOnOubliePas #HarmoniumSpirit #MusiqueIntime #Voir

Voir

Love is All

Love is everything you need.

Love is more than what you feel
Love can strengthen even heal

Love will make you crawl
Tear down every wall

Love's the only thing that's real

Love burns hotter than the sun
Been around since time's begun

Love has raised the tide
Traversed oceans wide

Love brings hope to everyone

A solemn holy light
glowing softly in the night

Helping us to find our way
through each uncertain day

Love's

a simple modest dream
in one overarching theme

Just a focused laser beam
from a single conscience stream

Love has everything you need
It's out there for you to see

It's a gift for all mankind
Deep within your heart to find

Trust that love will come along
Write your very own love song

Find the one who owns your heart
It's the only way to start

Then be patient and be kind
You'll be glad you took your time

Love is all

I finally found the one
She's become my morning sun

Brightens each and every day
showing me my only way

The life she's made with me
I can't describe fully

It all started so simply
from a crazy fantasy

Love has changed my life you see
without her I'd never be

She's become my everything
given voice to all I sing

I'm enveloped in her light
I thank God she came in sight

And for now this final thought
Love won't bargain Can't be bought

Once you sacrifice it all
you will answer true loves call

Love is all

Love is All

raining in my head

"Quiet Rivers" is a gentle folk-pop ballad about identity, impermanence, and the quiet beauty of change. We often live as though life flows in a straight line — yet each moment is a threshold, each breath a question.
This song invites the listener to stop defining, and start listening — not to the noise of the world, but to that inner silence where memory and soul softly meet.

red dirt cover

MrNightQc

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