The Ache of What Could’ve Been is a quiet reckoning, a reflection on lost time, missed chances, and the versions of ourselves that never had a voice. Stripped down and introspective, this track lives in the in-between: not quite broken, not quite whole.

For anyone who's ever looked back and wondered what might’ve been, this song is for you.


The Ache of What Could’ve Been

Velvet Petals crafts a deeply melancholic atmosphere in "Obsidian Sky." Led by expressive acoustic guitar and poignant male vocals, this atmospheric indie folk track delves into themes of absence, fading memories, and the monochrome landscape of loss. Subtle synth pads, bass, and gentle percussion build a haunting, spacious soundscape that perfectly mirrors the lyrical longing. A reflective journey through a colourless world. #AtmosphericIndieFolk #Melancholic #VelvetPetals #ObsidianSky #SingerSongwriter #Slowcore #Acoustic #Longing #Loss

Obsidian Sky

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"When the World Gets Loud" is a quiet, thoughtful acoustic ballad rooted in the same heartbeat as Mike Baker’s blog post, “When the World Gets Louder, Get Kinder.” Written in a fingerpicked, singer-songwriter style, the song was born out of a growing tension Mike felt — the volume of the world rising, the noise getting sharper, and the emotional cost of it all. Rather than raising his own voice to match it, this song became his way of answering it with grace.

It’s about choosing gentleness even when it’s hard, speaking softly when the world shouts, and standing your ground not with volume, but with quiet conviction. The lyrics reflect that spirit of calm defiance — the idea that kindness isn’t weakness, it’s courage. Just like the blog, this track is a reminder that when the chaos swells, there's strength in stepping back, listening, and leaning into empathy.

This is a song for long drives, porch sits, and soul-deep exhales. A song to remind yourself: you don’t have to get louder. You just have to get kinder.


When the World Gets Loud

Reach for the sky

A night without you

Ever walk through a city at night and feel like the ghosts of your past are walking with you? 👻 "Ghosts in the City (Remastered)" is out now!

Ghosts in the City (Remastered)

Newest version, tamed the bass, enjoy ☺️

touching from the sea

Radio Pirate

You said you weren’t hungry

Little Wonder, just a meter tall
i’m six-foot-two
quite a way for me to fall 
when I did you only grew
a little more wonderful to me 

you laugh at Randy Newman
I love Little Feat
we always go hand-in-hand
walking down the street 
a little more wonderful to me

no secrets in your smile
no baggage in your style 
no questions in your stride 
no wonder, I can’t hide my love
Little Wonder, so wonderful to me

you don’t  look down on anyone 
wouldn’t if you could 
guess that’s why I can’t look up 
at anyone who would 
a little more wonderful to me

no secrets in your smile
no baggage in your style 
no questions in your stride 
no wonder, I can’t hide my love
Little Wonder, so wonderful to me

Little Wonder, just a meter tall
i’m six-foot-two
quite a way for me to fall 
when I did you only grew
a little more wonderful to me 

Little Wonder, so wonderful to me
Little Wonder, so wonderful to me

© Copyright 2025 Peter Lloyd


Little Wonder

Songwriter since 1966. Can't believe I still have to write protest songs. Prefer writing love songs and songs of praise for stand-up women and men, parodies, lyrical nonsense, blues and adaptations.

Little Wonder

Peter Lloyd

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