Already went there treated to the grey black union

Struggling songwriter trying to make ends meet

Dragged Down By The Riptide

This mellow acoustic guitar tune, written long ago, has one of my favorite choruses and outros. I like to sing it in anticipation of making a good day!    "...How time flies when you're having fun.  I like to sit and watch the morning sun...!”  🙂

How Time Flies

Can't live by only bread, won't satisfy
Need something for my head to glorify
Need something for my heart to tenderize
And that thing you got that makes me appetize
Won't you lay it down all over me?

You cut right through the specter of my games
You come right to the center of my shame
You put cracks in my face's hollow pride
And shine a light on places I'd rather hide
Won't you lay it down all over me?

Never been a simple man
Won't you take me as I am
Never been a simple man
I know you can understand

Won't you lay it down all over me?

Lay It Down All Over Me

Come float away
With, with me
High in the clouds 
Where i need you now
Drifting away from here 

float away
Im floating 
Drift drift away 

Away gotta get outta here 
Away gotta get outta here
Away gotta get outta here 
Away gotta get outta here

Float away with
Im in the clouds 
And im going in the sky 
Where i need yiu now 
Drifitng away from here

Float Away (prod. Skill Syrup)

All rights reserved / 2024 / Adorable_Anarchy / SKGK Productions
Lyrics: AA

Is It Just Me

"Amsterdam" paints a picture of a passionate, almost reckless love story set against the backdrop of a vibrant city at night. The repeated question, "Did we burn too bright," suggests a love that was intense but maybe short-lived, like a fading satellite. The imagery of neon lights, electric dreams, and the rhythm of a wild dance gives the song a lively, almost cinematic feel. It’s about getting lost in the moment, chasing love in the chaos of the city, and wondering if it was all too much, too fast. Fans of New Order, Depeche Mode, and Pet Shop Boys will appreciate the synth-driven, energetic sound of "Amsterdam", which captures the feeling of both euphoria and fleeting romance in a neon-lit world.

Did we burn too bright
As we danced all night

Did we burn too bright
Were we a fading satellite
In these city streets, neon glows
Hidden treasures only we know
Electric dreams in midnight's trance
Lost in the rhythm of this reckless dance

Did we burn too bright
As we danced all night

We're shadows in a neon haze 
Chasing love in this city's maze 
Under flickering lights, we collide
In the glow, our hearts are tied 
Electric sparks at every glance 
Lost in the rhythm, we take our chance

Did we burn too bright
As we danced all night

Did we burn too bright
As we danced all night

I'll Never let go
I'll Never let go

Amsterdam written and performed by Northern Sky

Tags: Indie
Synthpop
Electronic
Dance
City Lights
Neon
Love
Romantic
Nightlife
Dreamy
Passion
Electric
Cinematic
Reckless
Vibrant

Amsterdam

This song is based on the American folk Tale "The Green Picture"
Dave Warren ASCAP/BMI
LYRICS:
Verse 1:
In the quiet halls of Linden Keep,
Where shadows softly fall,
There hangs a frame, a canvas deep,
A story to enthrall.
A painting bright, of meadows green,
And skies of azure hue,
But those who gaze long in between
Will find the picture true.

Chorus:
The green picture calls in the night,
With whispers soft but strong.
Its secret lies in shadowed light,
Where right turns into wrong.
Beware the gaze that lingers long,
For what you seek may be,
The world inside, so cold, so wrong,
But hidden beautifully.

Verse 2:
They say a maiden's form appears,
When moonlight paints the frame,
Her eyes reflect the ancient fears,
Her lips call out your name.
Those drawn to hear her whispered voice,
Are never seen again,
For fate has made its quiet choice,
And hearts are lost in vain.

Verse 3:
The lord who owned the house did fall,
In love with what he saw,
Her beauty held him in a thrall,
Despite the housemaid’s law.
“Beware,” she said, “of what you wish,
That painting hides despair.”
But still he sought that ghostly kiss,
And vanished into air.

Chorus:
The green picture calls in the night,
With whispers soft but strong.
Its secret lies in shadowed light,
Where right turns into wrong.
Beware the gaze that lingers long,
For what you seek may be,
The world inside, so cold, so wrong,
But hidden beautifully.

Verse 4:
The maid who warned soon felt the chill,
Of loss she couldn’t tell,
She knew the house had had its fill,
And heard the mourning knell.
She burned the frame with trembling hands,
But smoke brought no release,
For now the picture, in the sands,
Still stirs without peace.

Verse 5:
So take a lesson from the past,
Of Linden Keep’s sad fate,
The painting’s grip is iron-fast,
And none can set it straight.
The meadow green, the sky so blue,
Are cloaked in sorrow’s gleam,
For what is real, and what is true,
Are bound within a dream.

Chorus:
The green picture calls in the night,
With whispers soft but strong.
Its secret lies in shadowed light,
Where right turns into wrong.
Beware the gaze that lingers long,
For what you seek may be,
The world inside, so cold, so wrong,
But hidden beautifully.

The Green Picture

Cool Walking Man

"Catch My Vibe" featuring Lily Xanth is an upbeat, flirtatious song about confidently pursuing a romantic interest, inviting them to embrace the moment, feel the connection, and join in the dance of attraction.

Catch My Vibe

About standing between dreams and doubt - too high to give up, too low to feel seen. And still, the fall hurts.

* * *

I stood in the crowd and wasn’t alone.
I had big dreams, and the path looked clear.
I tried to take off and see the world,
But my lack of courage held me back.

I wasn’t the best,
I wasn’t the worst.
I was in the middle,
But still high enough
To fall deep.

I made it here all on my own,
Just relying on myself.
It was hard to stand out from the crowd,
So I didn’t have the strength for big dreams.

Now I’m in a spot where the ground trembles,
Trying to balance between highs and lows.
I’m too high to sink,
But not high enough to see the top.

I’m not the best,
I’m not the worst,
I’m in the middle,
But still high enough
To fall deep.

* * *

Music and Words by FloW., 2024
Generated vocals, shaped by hand.
All vocals are synthetically generated. No real voices were used or imitated. The voices serve artistic expression only.
Cover image: FloW.
All samples used are royalty-free and/or properly licensed – including material from Logic Pro and Landr.com.

* * *

More about FloW.: www.iamflow.de
Follow me on Instagram: www.instagram.com/tflow0711

The middle

Guitars, Keys and Bass by Robert Grigg
Composed and mastered/mixed by Robert Grigg

Working The Edges

Who said getting the groceries had to be boring?

Epic grocery shop

Another jam session. Improvising on keys, bass & drums.
Enjoy!

Rock Suites, shorts

Trios, Jam Session #341, jazz*

The New Normal

The light comes up
I see the destruction
The light comes up
I see the destruction

Can I do this
I think I'm all right
Can I do this
I think I'm fine

Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power

There's more to life
Than materials things
Take my time
Don't let it control
Or bother me

I got this
I got it good
I got this
I got it good

Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power

Can I do this
I think I'm all right
Can I do this
I think I'm fine

Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power

Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power
There's more to life
Than materials things

Take my time
Don't let it control
Or bother me

I got this
I got it good
I got this
I got it good

Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power

Embrace My Power

dack

Northern Sky is a Detroit/London-based collaborative formed in 2021, crafting ethereal music that blends dreamy soundscapes with cinematic depth. Their music strikes a delicate balance between melody, emotion, and magic, influenced by timeless artists like Nick Drake and Norah Jones, as well as modern acts such as Beach House and The National.

At the heart of Northern Sky is Rose White, whose voice, like a soft breeze at twilight, guides the band’s sound with transcendent beauty. Supported by Eric Stajda, Dan Kendall, Steve Baker, and Andrea Di Fiore—who weave intricate layers of guitar, bass, drums, piano, synth, cello, and violin—the band creates soundscapes that are both fragile and infinite.

Northern Sky’s songs are vignettes, like postcards from distant places, carrying echoes of fleeting yet eternal memories. Tracks like "Paper Flowers," "Swimming in the Rain," and "Aurora" explore love, loss, and the bittersweet passage of time. Their music reflects the profound beauty found in life’s quietest moments, drawing inspiration from films that capture the magic in the everyday—Cinema Paradiso, Stolen Kisses, Sleepless Night in Paris, and Before Sunrise.

Northern Sky invites listeners to step into a world where music is not just heard, but felt deeply, offering a soundtrack for introspection, inspiration, and everything in between.

Amsterdam

Northern Sky

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