
I Will Remember

We didn’t know we had it all
In the palms of our hands
We just didn’t understand
We threw it all away

We chose to part
Didn’t think about our hearts
Should have seen it through
The minor squabbles and the tears
The fears and all those yesteryears

I can’t forget you
I can’t forget you

I’ll remember 
Every club 
Every haunt 
Posh restaurants
I’ll remember your first wish 
Your desires 
Your needs and wants
I’ll remember that first kiss 
That first time 
That first tell-tale sign,
I’ll remember when you first 
Whispered softly you were mine 

I can’t forget you
I can’t forget you

I tried to contact you 
To apologise
Heard but never listened 
To your words
Only to mine
Now a part of me has gone
Turned to grey
We just didn’t understand
We threw it all away

I will remember 
I can’t forget you

I’ll remember 
Every club 
Every haunt 
Posh restaurants
I’ll remember your first wish 
Your desires 
Your needs and wants
I’ll remember that first kiss 
That first time that first tell-tale sign,
I’ll remember when you first 
Whispered softly you were mine 

I will remember
I can’t forget you

We didn’t know we had it all
In the palms of our hands
We just didn’t understand
We threw it all away

We chose to part
Didn’t think about our hearts
Should have seen it through
The minor squabbles and the tears
The fears and all those yesteryears

I can’t forget you
I can’t forget you

I will remember
Always remember

Lyrics by Bobby Lincoln


I Will Remember

This tune was on my first album 'Freedom' released in 2021. I decided to have a go at adding lyrics and decided it should be about someone whose indiscretions had led to his wife and children leaving him, resulting in his being left alone in his house with just memories and lonely echoes of his past happiness.

Lonely Echoes

There are lonely echoes
In the house where we shared our lives
Memories rebounding
From everything I find

We were once so happy
Where has it all gone

From that first exciting time 
We made it our first home
Lonely echoes
Lonely echoes

Laughter bounced around our home
Until that awful time  
Which destroyed your life and mine

I didn’t even like her
I always wanted you
I always wanted you

There’s no excuse I know it was
A stupid thing to do 
But at the time we found ourselves 
With so much to get through

Your anger and your sadness
Will haunt me through all time
Our break-up only happened
Because of my marital crime

Lonely echoes

Each picture haunts me daily
Each room no longer ours
Each room no longer ours

I go into the garden 
And I cry with the dying flowers
I cry with the dying flowers

I wonder where my family
Has chosen to settle down
Far from me and far from this house
In a so far-away town

I wallow in the echoes
That hurt so much inside
Envying the good man
Who’s justly taken what was mine

Lonely echoes
Lonely echoes

Lonely Echoes

This is based on my very first (instrumental) single and is about a free spirit who glides through life without a care.

Glide

She glides through life without a care
No expectations unaware 
Her path is clear but not defined
Damage is left scattered behind

She loves each moment of the day
Everything is done her way
She doesn’t hear and doesn’t see
Her path through life is wild and free

Glide glide

She’s an untroubled drifter 
Moving at her own speed
No chains to hold her
No rules to heed

She’s an untroubled drifter 
Letting fate decide
Wandering unburdened
Making her life an endless glide

Glide glide

No future aim no regrets and no past
Her friends and lovers just never last
She moves on not thinking no path is clear
No worries no sadness not an ounce of fear

And in the future who knows where
Her path will take her whose heart she’ll tear
Whose grief she’ll cause whose life she’ll change
What loves and hopes she’ll rearrange

The past doesn’t haunt her, no regrets in her wake,
No longing or pleading, no promises to break.
She makes her own rhythm, doesn’t follow the crowd,
Her progress through life is completely unbound

Glide glide

She’s an untroubled drifter 
Moving at her own speed
No chains to hold her
No rules to heed
She’s an untroubled drifter 
Letting fate decide
Wandering unburdened
Through a life that’s a glide

Glide
Glide

Glide glide

Lyrics by  Phil Hawker


Glide


Heartfelt

She stares at the mirror 
And tries to believe
That what she is dreaming
Can still be achieved
Diffident, nervous
She needs to be strong
Be brave with her words 
Say them where they belong
 
The feelings are heartfelt
They go deep inside
But being unsure 
Will make them unwind
Be honest, be certain 
To say what you feel
Help turn your intentions 
Into something that’s real

For such a long time
She has wanted to state 
The love that’s inside her 
To the love that she craves

But she’s never been able
To say how much she feels
As she stares at the mirror
The truth is revealed

The feelings are heartfelt
They go deep inside
But being unsure 
Will make them unwind
Be honest, be certain 
To say what you feel
Help turn your intentions 
Into something that’s real
 
Her catalogue
Of almost words
Needs using at last
Be forced in the open
And put to the test
She vows to be braver
She vows to be strong
This time she decides that
It cannot go wrong

Her feelings are heartfelt
Her feelings are strong
And now she must say them
Where they truly belong

Lyrics by Phil Hawker

Her Feelings are Heartfelt

A little track which includes a few additions (eg harmonies and a female solo section) from Suno. I have never lived in France but have often visited and always loved it!


Another day in France

As I open wide the shutters
I see the glorious sun 
Warm baguettes in hand 
The day has just begun 
Another day living here in France
A life so simple 
A love so fine 

I open the door to gaze upon the never-resting sea 
A wonderful place to have you here with me

J’aime tellement ma vie
J’aime tellement ma vie
How good can it be 
With you by my side in this idyllic scene 
J’aime tellement ma vie
J’aime tellement ma vie
Euphoric evocations
Every corner whispers I belong to you

As we sit with a glass of perfect French wine
Life is ideal and we can take our time 
The clock ticks slowly 
No need to rush 
From this sea close heaven to the city crush

The white chalk cliffs and the sculpted sea arches 
The pebble beach and the rolling hills
The constantly changing light 
These moments beg 
Just one more 
Experience

J’aime tellement ma vie
J’aime tellement ma vie
How good can it be 
With you by my side in this idyllic scene 
J’aime tellement ma vie
J’aime tellement ma vie
Euphoric evocations
Every corner whispers I belong to you

Another Day in France

This is a track I wrote some time ago with some simple words added.

I Can't Go On

I can’t go on without you
Living my life alone is something I cannot do
We meant so much for oh so long 
But now the whole thing has gone wrong

I just can’t be with you anymore
Although my love is still so secure
You didn’t need to cheat like that
And not allow me in - I didn’t smell a rat

Oh, you were cruel
And oh so unkind 
You left me hanging 
Your love I couldn’t find

Oh, you were thoughtless
And oh so unkind 
You left me hanging 
With no love to find

You were so selfish
And oh so unkind 
I was left hanging 
With no love to find

I can’t go on without you
Living my life alone is something I cannot do
We meant so much for oh so long 
But now the whole thing has gone wrong

I just can’t be with you anymore
Although my love is still so secure
You didn’t need to cheat like that
And not allow me in - I didn’t smell a rat


I Can't Go On

Softly the Wind Blows

Softly softly
The wind blows 
Whispers your name 
Through the tall grass 
The trees bow low 
To catch your name 
Replaying it
To my infatuated brain
Softly softly the wind blows 
Whispers your name 
The grasses sway
Repeating your name
I listen intently
It’s always the same
 
Softly the wind blows 
Calling me home 
To see you again
When I finally leave
It hums a tune only my heart knows 
Softly the wind blows 
Softly it goes 

Moonlight dances 
on rivers that glide
Whispered words 
Slowly slide
The stars lean in 
Listening close 
Each night the same story 
Each wish the same wish
Do you hear it too 
The sigh of the air 
Even though you’re 
Far away from here

Softly softly
the wind blows 
Whispers your name 
Through the tall grass 
The trees bow low 
To catch your name 
Replaying it
To my infatuated brain

Softly softly 
The wind blows 
Whispers your name 
The grasses sway
Repeating your name
I listen intently

Lyrics by Phil Hawker


Softly the Wind Blows

Fallen Hero

I was once king of my kingdom
Looked up to, respected and revered
Someone with pride whose principles were clear
A leader an example for others to follow

Then I displayed a crucial moment of weakness
And my whole world collapsed like a pack of cards
Too late for regrets, can’t turn the clock back now
What you see is a fallen hero

But since I met you there’s a fresh spring in my step
Once a broken man, I’ve discovered a new lease of life
My whole world has assumed a different shade of meaning
You’ve given me faith to restore my reputation

A chink of light now radiating stronger
Piercing through my despair and my gloom
You’ve given me back my respect, my pride, no more soul-searching
No more guilt no more wish to shrivel up and die

I became a fallen hero
A misjudgement caused my disgrace
My dignity was lost, good name reduced to ashes
Couldn’t wait till the dusk of night descended
But now I’m strong, proud and clear of conscience
My reputation fully restored
You were my guide, my saviour, my source of inspiration
You have rescued this fallen hero
I’m no longer a fallen hero
You have rejuvenated
this fallen hero

Lyrics by Bobby Lincoln
Vocals and production by Phil Hawker

Fallen Hero

Another of my old tracks to which I have added vocals. It is all about self-affirmation.

Lyrics

Keep Believing

Believe in yourself and stand your ground 
Don’t let them break you ignore the sound
They’ll try to shake you twist your spine 
But just keep believing the future is fine

Keep your opinions don’t give in 
Hold the flame inside you and let the fight begin 
You’re going to win this you’ll pass the test 
They’ll end up coming off second best

Your anger might howl your resolve might break 
But you’ll face their lies and you won’t shake 

Your belief in yourself will help you walk with pride 
Not one of them’s a match for what’s inside
Your belief in yourself will help you walk with pride 
Not one of them’s a match for what’s inside

They’ll throw the stones but you won’t fall 
Just keep believing and stand up tall 
Keep your opinions and don’t give in 
Hold the flame inside you let the fight begin 
You’re going to win this you’ll pass the test 
They’ll end up coming off second best

They’ll try to scar you in every way
But keep your belief and do not sway
You’re in the right and they’re in the wrong
They can only lose when you’re so strong

Your belief in yourself will help you walk with pride 
Not one of them’s a match for what’s inside
Your belief in yourself will help you walk with pride 
Not one of them’s a match for what’s inside

Lyrics by Phil Hawker


Keep Believing

This is based on my instrumental 'Night Sailing' which appears on my second instrumental album 'Mellow Heart'. I have added lyrics to fit the track and harmony female vocals have been added in a couple of places from Suno. Otherwise this is completely original.

Sea of Stars

Sailing on a glittering sea
The stars are shining brightly
The moon sits calmly high above
And I am here with you again

Past the magic isle we sail
Our hearts are beating slowly
Revelling in the quiet air
You and I alone out here

Sailing on a shining sea of stars
A shining sea of stars

Sailing on a glittering sea
Sailing slowly you and me
Sailing on a sea of stars
Knowing that the future’s ours

Sailing on a glittering sea
Sailing slowly you and me
Sailing on a sea of stars
Knowing that the future’s ours

Sailing on a glittering sea
The stars are shining brightly
The moon sits calmly high above
And I am here with you again

All our fears are far away
All our hopes still with us
Basking in the silent air
As we sail on slowly

The island teems with night-time sounds
Perfect in their stillness
As they take us on our way
Journeying to nowhere special

Waves lap slowly past our boat
Sails are fluttering shyly
You and I are perfect here
Sharing love and tranquillity 

Sailing on a shining sea of stars
A shining sea of stars





Sea of Stars

I have always loved music. I learnt piano as a child and have dabbled with guitar without ever learning it ... until now! I have been in choirs most of my life but have not really delved into making music until the last few years. After initially playing around with Garage Band, I moved on to Logic Pro and that's how nearly all of my music has been produced.

I use digital software, guitar and keyboards to produce my original music. I compose and edit using Logic Pro. Other people's vocals or collaborative vocals for any track really are very welcome! 

I love the interaction on Soundcloud and the comments from other musicians and composers are so helpful and supportive. Keep making music everyone!

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