[Verse]
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine,
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine,
This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

[Verse]
Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine,
Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine,
Everywhere I go, I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

[Verse]
All through the night, I'm gonna let it shine,
All through the night, I'm gonna let it shine,
All through the night, I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

[Verse]
Hide it under a bushel, no! I'm gonna let it shine,
Hide it under a bushel, no! I'm gonna let it shine,
Hide it under a bushel, no! I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

[Verse]
Don't let anyone blow it out, I'm gonna let it shine,
Don't let anyone blow it out, I'm gonna let it shine,
Don't let anyone blow it out, I'm gonna let it shine,
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

[Chorus]
Michael, row the boat ashore, hallelujah,
Michael, row the boat ashore, hallelujah.

[Verse]
Sister, help to trim the sails, hallelujah,
Sister, help to trim the sails, hallelujah.

[Verse]
River Jordan is chilly and cold, hallelujah,
Chills the body but not the soul, hallelujah.

[Verse]
The river is deep and the river is wide, hallelujah,
Milk and honey on the other side, hallelujah.

[Verse]
Michael, row the boat ashore, hallelujah,
Michael, row the boat ashore, hallelujah.

[Chorus]
I'm gonna lay down my burden,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
I'm gonna lay down my burden,
Down by the riverside,
I'm gonna study war no more.

[Refrain]
I ain't gonna study war no more,
I ain't gonna study war no more,
I ain't gonna study war no more,
I ain't gonna study war no more,
I ain't gonna study war no more,
I ain't gonna study war no more.

[Verse]
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
I'm gonna lay down my sword and shield,
Down by the riverside,
I'm gonna study war no more.

([Repeat Chorus])

[Verse]
I'm gonna put on my long white robe,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
I'm gonna put on my long white robe,
Down by the riverside,
I'm gonna study war no more.

([Repeat Chorus])

[Verse]
I'm gonna walk with the Prince of Peace,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
Down by the riverside,
I'm gonna walk with the Prince of Peace,
Down by the riverside,
I'm gonna study war no more.

([Repeat Chorus])

[Chorus]
Oh, happy day (oh, happy day),
Oh, happy day (oh, happy day),
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed),
Oh, when He washed (when Jesus washed),
When Jesus washed (when Jesus washed),
He washed my sins away (oh, happy day).

[Verse]
He taught me how (He taught me how) to watch, fight and pray,
Watch and pray,
And live rejoicing every day,
Every day.

([Repeat Chorus])

[Verse]
He taught me how (He taught me how) to watch, fight and pray,
Fight and pray,
And live rejoicing every day,
Every day.

I'm Gonna Let It Shine (Liam Vocals 4 H.AI)

They Say Wisdom Comes To Those Who Wait

Vocalization, Lyrics, Arrangement, and Production: Nik Bear Brown

They say wisdom comes to those who wait,
But my heart beats fast, can't hesitate.
Should I slow down or let it be known?
This feeling's too strong to leave alone.

But the clock keeps ticking, moments slip away,
I can’t keep holding back, not another day.
The future's uncertain, but so is the past,
And with you, I know, I’m ready to make it last.

Only fools rush in, that's what they say,
But I'm ready to risk it all today.
Take my hand, let's begin,
Can't deny this love we're falling in.

Wondering if staying is the right move,
But breaking rules might help us improve.
If loving you is wrong, I don't wanna be right,
Got me thinking 'bout you day and night.

The fire in your eyes, it draws me near,
And every doubt I had just disappears.
I'll follow this path, no matter how steep,
'Cause in your arms, it's a leap I’m ready to keep.

Only fools rush in, that's what they say,
But I'm ready to risk it all today.
Take my hand, let's begin,
Can't deny this love we're falling in.

Like a river flows straight to the sea,
My heart finds its way naturally.
Baby, understand, this was meant to be,
Two souls connected, you and me.

We’re writing our story, page by page,
A love so strong, no fear can cage.
Through every high and every low,
With you, forever, I’ll gladly go.

Only fools rush in, that's what they say,
But I'm ready to risk it all today.
Take my hand, let's begin,
Can't deny this love we're falling in.

Take all of me, I'm giving it all,
With you beside me, I'm ready to fall.
In this journey of love, let's make it true,
'Cause I can't help falling for you.

And if the world crumbles, we’ll stand tall,
With you, my love, I’ve got it all.
Our hearts beat loud, like a drum so clear,
No distance too far, no doubt, no fear.

Only fools rush in, that's what they say,
But I'm ready to risk it all today.
Take my hand, let's begin,
Can't deny this love we're falling in.

So here we are, where love begins,
No more holding back, no second winds.
With every step, we rise, not fall,
For this love, I’d risk it all.

They Say Wisdom Comes To Those Who Wait

The ladybug strolls on leaves so green

Vocals, Lyrics, Arrangement, and Production: Nik Bear Brown

The ladybug strolls on leaves so green,
A tiny gem, a lovely scene.
With each step, it brings good cheer,
Helping flowers bloom year after year.

The bumblebee buzzes from flower to flower,
Gathering nectar, a busy hour.
On dandelions, it finds delight,
A dance of life in the morning light.

The sparrow chirps from the tree so tall,
A cheerful song for one and all.
It flits to the dandelion’s head,
A fluffy wish, a dream to spread.

The sunshine sends a message,
To flowers and to trees,
To birds and all creation,
In whispers on the breeze.

The caterpillar spins its cocoon,
To rest in the warmth of the noon,
When time is right, it will break free,
And as a moth, it will be.

The dandelion blossoms bright,
A golden star in morning light,
And when its flower turns to white,**
It dances in the breezes light.

Raindrops gently kiss the earth,
Giving seeds their chance for birth,
From soil, new life will soon emerge,
A symphony of growth and surge.

In the meadow, life intertwines,
With buzzing bees and swirling signs.
The dandelions, a canvas fair,
Where nature’s art is everywhere.

On dandelions, it finds delight,
A dance of life in the morning light.
The sparrow chirps from the tree so tall,
A cheerful song for one and all.

The Ladybug Strolls On Leaves So Green

Does not the mirror lie,
when we mask our 
hate and prejudice,
hiding all that is 
ugly within us,
behind made up smiles,
and deceiving eyes,
spouting false pretense....
in the presence
of those we despise.

Not calling the kettle black,
per-say, just serving 
others elsewhere.

Should we not win Oscars
for our roles in the daily
 productions of pride 
and prejudice among men

Would not any mirror be frosted,
by ones cold shoulder
and icy glares, that often
chill the backbones of those
who feel they're not welcome.

perhaps each time we 
scowl at another
the next mirror we use 
should just shatter'
 like the feelings of 
that person we disdained.

Perhaps heaven has a door
of mirrors in which
we will see our 
truest reflection
at long last revealed,
upon arrival and then we 
will either wind up facing 
a hell of our own making,
or gain entry on the true beauty
that we captured there
and also left reflected
in so many souls on earth.





Art~Whimsical;ly Yours Studio-(C)-2024
collab & photo credits to: suno & me

A  One Way Mirror.

Gerontius Maridunum's Album

Molly’s Holy Love

Songwriting and lyrics by Nik Bear Brown https://soundcloud.com/nik-bear-brown


The bell is ringing (ting-a-ling)
Her brown eyes are autumn’s gold
Soft as dusk where stars gather quietly.

The bell is ringing, ting-a-ling,
Her eyes glow, like autumn’s gold.
A glance from her can calm the sea,
Her beauty’s all I ever see.

(and I am
a nerd, a man in awe of her)
Each glance ripples through the sky
(a song, a song)
Her beauty whispers where I stand undone
Beneath the weight of what I cannot say.

Her skin, like dusk, warm and divine,
A softness where the stars align.
Each step she takes, the earth sings too,
I’m drawn to her, she never knew.

The bell is ringing (ting-a-ling)
Her smile is spring, a wild joy
That blooms between the heartbeats we forget.

The bell is ringing, ting-a-ling,
Her smile’s a song, like early spring.
It calls me close, I can’t resist,
A love like this, how could I miss?

She is light, and I (fading)
Am waiting for the moment
To believe in us before the sound is gone.

The bell is ringing, ting-a-ling,
It calls us now to come and sing.
Her eyes, they shine like morning’s light,
And in her gaze, the world feels right.

Love is always calling us to sing,
To gather quickly where her breath
Can meet my own, and I will know the words to say.

I’m just a quiet, humble man,
But when she’s near, I feel I can.
Like whispers soft, her voice it calls,
And joy rebounds through every wall.

(and I am
a nerd, a man in awe of her)
Each glance ripples through the sky
(a song, a song)
Her beauty whispers where I stand undone
Beneath the weight of what I cannot say.

The bell rings out so clear and sweet,
I find myself at her retreat.
We gather here, our hearts aligned,
In melodies, our souls entwined.

She is light, and I (fading)
Am waiting for the moment
To believe in us before the sound is gone.

I see her laugh, a gentle sound,
It lifts me high from off the ground.
Like wind that blows across the sea,
Her presence brings tranquility.

Her brown beauty whispers where
I stand undone
Beneath the weight of what I cannot say.

Her Indian beauty whispers where
I stand undone
Beneath the weight of what I cannot say.

The bell is ringing, do you hear?
Her hope and light are drawing near.
It tells me that the time is now,
To stand beside her, make my vow.

We leave our worries far behind,
In love, a peace we’re sure to find.
Together now, the future sings,
As love unfolds in everything.

She is light, and I (fading)
Am waiting for the moment
To believe in us before the sound is gone.

The bell is ringing, ting-a-ling,
Her smile’s a song, like early spring.
It calls me close, I can’t resist,
A love like this, how could I miss?

The Bell Is Ringing (ting -a Ling)

now we're just strangers

The Rescue of the Tin Woodman

they found him—rusted, axe raised (high
a man (of tin) with a sigh,
frozen in shadows, alone,
dorothy (and scarecrow) standing close,
set him free (a yearning sigh)
axe dropped low, he joins their stride.

she runs quick with the oil-can,
frees his neck, his hands, his feet,
and each limb, bound by rust,
now moving—his heart still incomplete.

morning light (she woke to find)
Toto chasing birds, air kind,
they heard that groan, through trees and stone,
there stood a figure, locked in time.

he speaks of a love, of warmth he knew,
of a Munchkin girl lost from view,
the witch’s curse, his heart did steal,
and left him with only tin to feel.

he says, “i’ve no heart, but still i seek
that love which beats—when all feels bleak.”

they walk, three shadows stretching long,
forest thickens, echoes strong,
his axe swings wide (silver, gold)
clearing a path, a tale retold.

he spoke of love that slipped away,
a curse by the witch, that fateful day,
each limb replaced by the tinsmith’s hand,
the feeling lost, replaced by sand.

“i need a heart,” he says, without a pulse,
for the warmth i miss, in the quiet of dusk.

scarecrow says, “my head’s dry, no brains inside,
yet i’ll seek Oz—my path to guide.”
tin man sighs, “it’s love i seek,”
for life without heart leaves the spirit weak.

they walk where trees grow thick, shadows play,
each step clearing a new way,
for love is all, and all is dust,
no heart, yet he must seek where love may rest.

and down the road, the journey takes,
till green fields call and hearts awake,
for brains, or hearts, or the dreams they sow,
they walk together where shadows grow.

and with his axe, he clears the way,
forest bends, yet does not sway,
three souls bound in silent trust,
walking through the trees, to where love finds its dust.

Take One -- They Found Him—rusted, (axe Raised High) OZ

I was just a shy nerd with nothing to say,
Watched her walk by, now she’s far away.
Her smile hit me like the sweetest ice-cream,
A taste of something rare, something serene.
Now I’m back in Boston, thinking ‘bout that time,
Wondering if there’s still hope, praying that it’s mine.

Loveliness extreme, sweetest ice-cream,
She’s now lost, but I still dream.
Loveliness extreme, sweetest ice-cream,
Praying that she’ll come back in my dreams.

I left L.A., with her face in my mind,
Wondering if I left my chance behind.
Her eyes, her grace, a beauty so supreme,
I missed the moment, but I hold the theme.
Loveliness extreme, sweetest ice-cream,
I’m stuck in this cold, but her warmth’s my gleam.
Now I pray she’ll remember my silent plea,
That she’ll find her way back, find her way to me.

Loveliness extreme, sweetest ice-cream,
She’s now lost, but I still dream.
Loveliness extreme, sweetest ice-cream,
Praying that she’ll come back in my dreams.

I wonder if she’s somewhere thinking ‘bout me,
Or if I was just a shadow she couldn’t see.
But her smile, her eyes, they still gleam,
In my mind, her loveliness extreme.
Now Boston’s cold, and the days move slow,
But her memory’s the light that I still know.

Loveliness extreme, sweetest ice-cream,
She’s now lost, but I still dream.
Praying that she’ll come back in my dreams.

If only I could tell her what she means,
She’s the sweetest ice-cream, loveliness extreme.
I’ll pray, I’ll hope, I’ll hold on tight,
That one day, she’ll step back into my light.
Till then, I’m just a man stuck in between,
Holding onto a memory, bittersweet and clean.

Loveliness extreme, sweetest ice-cream,
She’s now lost, but I still dream.
Praying that she’ll come back in my dreams.

Take One -- Loveliness Extreme (Vocal Riffs)

The Brave Little Tailor

A tailor so bold, with stitches and flair,
Beat giants and unicorns, boars in his lair.
With "seven at once," he'd proudly declare,
That no one, not even a king, could compare.

There once was a tailor, so small yet sly,
Who slapped seven flies with a single try.
He stitched up a belt, letters so proud:
"Seven at one blow!" he said aloud.

Into the world with cheese and a bird,
He strutted so proudly, his bravery stirred.
Met a giant who squeezed stones till they bled,
But the tailor’s cheese trick had the giant misled.

Outsmarted two giants at rest by a tree,
He dropped stones on their heads till they fought viciously.
They tore up the earth, threw branches around,
Until both lay defeated, dead on the ground.

The king promised his daughter, a kingdom so wide,
If only the tailor would tame beasts with pride.
A unicorn, caught with a tree in its horn,
And a boar in a chapel, raging and torn.

Yet whispers by night gave his secret away,
He’d sewn clothes, not slain knights, day after day.
His wife told her father, who hatched up a plan,
To bind up the tailor, remove this brave man.

But the tailor, still clever, spoke loud in his bed,
“I slew giants and beasts; I’ve nothing to dread!”
The guards ran in fear, his courage ran deep,
And the tailor stayed king, his secrets to keep.

The Brave Little Tailor

Hare Krishna

Nik Bear Brown – Known for his unique storytelling style, Nik Bear Brown fuses traditional folk themes with modern insights, especially in ballads and narrative songs.

Nik Bear Brown is a songwriter seamlessly blending the roles of poet, lyricist, and digital artist to craft immersive sonic experiences.  Nik Bear writes new songs and novel arraignment's of public domain classics. With a deep appreciation for the power of words, he weaves intricate narratives and evocative imagery into his lyrics, capturing the essence of human emotions and experiences.

Embracing the digital age, Nik utilizes cutting-edge electronic tools to enhance every facet of his music. From manipulating his vocals with innovative effects to exploring unique arrangements, he creates a rich tapestry of sound that elevates the poetry within his songs. This fusion of traditional poetic elements and modern technology not only amplifies the emotional depth of his work but also invites listeners to engage with his artistry in new and exciting ways.

The Ladybug Strolls On Leaves So Green

Nik Bear Brown

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