This has some super cool glitch hop style vibes! I love it

This song began as an anniversary present to my wife, Eve. I started it on the day of our 22nd anniversary and finished it by our next anniversary. 

This song, for some reason, is Eve's favourite of all of my songs.

Verse 1:
It was 22 years ago you became my wife
For 22 years our partnership has has been central to my life
Our private journeys down the road of life we've been walking side by side
Step by step into who knows what it's been a magic and a thrilling ride

Verse 2:
22 is just a number it's not even prime
But 22 years is a big part of my whole lifetime
Our love has grown deeper that I thought it could ever be
I'm not surprised but I'm astonished we reached our 22nd anniversary

Bridge:
Arbitrary numbers we use to measure our lives
Counting up then counting down until the final day arrives
22 is just a number and I think I'll let it be
At least until the number finally reaches 23

Verse 3:
Now after 22 years I want to celebrate this day with you
Let's re- read our vows and see which ones we're living up to
I tell you how deep is my love and admiration for you
You'll say as much and the magic is that I'll believe it's true

Outro
So let's raise a glass to 22
A number, just a number, but it will have to do.
Somehow it says a whole lot, about me and you
And I'll end this song with my favourite words "I love you"

Twenty-two

Twenty-Two

https://youtube.com/shorts/IOx1n85TnW4?si=S0SHPPNqOxRJzaaF
https://ffm.to/be-neon-nights
"Neon Nights" is a high-energy anthem that captures the thrill of a night out under neon lights, where time feels suspended. The song paints a vivid picture of fast cars, wild crowds, and the irresistible pull of the beat. It's all about breaking free, leaving worries behind, and living in the moment. With an electric atmosphere and an infectious groove, the track celebrates a retro-inspired world where fun never fades, and the night never ends, making you feel like the king or queen of the arcade.
Released on major streaming platforms on November 11, 2024.
©2024 Beating Edge

Lyrics:

Dancing through the city lights
A neon dream come to life
We're living in a world that's lost in time
The rhythm's in our blood 
We're never gonna stop
We're breakin' free and leavin' all our worries behind

Driving down the boulevard
The engine roars so loud
The night is young
The party's just begun
The crowd is wild
We're feeling so alive
We're gonna rock this town until the morning sun

Neon nights 
We're burning up the sky 
Guitars wailing 
And the drums start to fly
In this retro world 
We're never gonna fade 
We're the kings and queens of the arcade 

We're the kings and queens of the arcade

Walking down the streets 
Feeling kind of funky
Got my shades on
Feeling like a hunky
People stop and stare 
Trying to get my style
But I keep on walking 
With that million-dollar smile

I got my moon boots on 
I'm ready to groove
Stepping to the beat 
Got nothing to lose
Dancing in the moonlight 
Under neon lights
I'm the life of the party
Bringing all the hype

This party is gonna last for all the night

Neon nights 
We're burning up the night
Guitars wailing 
And the drums start to fly
In this retro world 
We're never gonna fade 
We're the kings and queens of the arcade

We're the kings and queens of the arcade

Neon nights 
We're burning up the sky 
Guitars wailing 
And the drums start to fly
In this retro world 
We're never gonna fade 
We're the kings and queens of the arcade

Neon nights 
We're burning up the sky 
Guitars wailing 
And the drums start to fly
In this retro world 
We're never gonna fade 
We're the kings and queens of the arcade

Neon nights 
We're burning up the sky 
Guitars wailing 
And the drums start to fly
In this retro world 
We're never gonna fade 
We're the kings and queens of the arcade

Neon Nights

Like in a Dream

This song tells the experience I had with my father when I was born. The text describes all the sensations I felt when I saw him again shortly before his death

I was born when you were free,
A free man then, I enchained.
Born to you, you didn’t agree,
You lost in pills, so strained.

No place brought you joy,
Family felt like a weight.
Only other love destroyed,
Found only tears and hate.

I hated your being a man,
I hated your being sad,
I hated your sea of drugs,
I hated myself so bad.
(instrumental)

Met you close to your end,
I was dead inside too.
Saw our shadows in the blend,
Monsters, yet we were true.

In your eyes, love did show,
Though too weak to reveal.
I’m feeling the same woe,
Lost in the same grief I feel.

I hated your being a man,
I hated your being sad,
I hated your sea of drugs,
I hated myself so bad.

I hated your being a man,
I hated your being sad,
I hated your sea of drugs,
I hated myself so bad.

MY NAME IS IRIS

I Hated Myself So Bad

Verse 1: 
Take our time and we’ll hold the line, I tell you baby, we’ll be fine. 
All right, alright 
Carry on through darkest days, your hand in mine we’ll find our way 
All right, alright 

Pre-Chorus 
And I feel so alive 

Chorus 
Take it all on the chin, you take me back, where I begin again, this life 
Take it all on the chin, forgive, forget, forward my friend 
Regrets, no time 

Verse 2:  
Storms will gather, the smell of rain, breathe it in, embrace the pain 
All right, alright. 
Such is life, no guarantees, but I got you and you know me 
All right, alight 

Pre-Chorus 
And I feel so alive 

Chorus 
Take it all on the chin, you take me back, where I begin again, this life 
Take it all on the chin, forgive, forget, forward, my friend 
Regrets, no time 

Outtro
And I feel so alive 

Take It On The Chin

RED2

A Quiet Man, A Tired Woman

John Hardman - Vocal (Lyrics/Melody); Lead Guitars; Production
@johnhardmanmusic-swampuk

Ron Snyder - Riff Guitar; Bass; Drum Arrangement
https://soundcloud.com/snyderron/tracks

This is our first composition together (11/2024).

Never Ever Thought (This Could Happen)-HARDMAN & SNYDER

When I was creating Paper Airplanes I wanted the production to mirror the feeling of longing and vulnerability—a delicate balance between fragility and strength. It’s about distance, both physical and emotional, and I wanted the music to carry that weight.

We started with the bassline, which acts like a heartbeat throughout the track. It’s deep and steady, grounding the song in this sense of yearning. Then, we brought in layers of soft pads and ambient synths to create an airy, almost weightless feeling, like the paper airplanes in the title. These elements sit just behind the vocals, filling the space without overwhelming it.

The percussion was intentionally kept light and dynamic. We used crisp snares and sharp claps to create this sense of forward motion, symbolizing the journey. The hi-hats and subtle shakers add texture, giving it a ticking-clock feel, like time slipping away as you wait for something—or someone—you might not get back.

Vocally, I wanted to feel close, intimate, like I’m singing this just to you. We leaned into warm, analog-style mics for that richness and clarity. The harmonies were layered to feel like waves, building and receding, reflecting the emotional highs and lows of the lyrics.

One of my favorite touches was the use of subtle vocal echoes. They’re not overpowering; they’re like whispers—faint but present—echoing the idea of memories that linger.

In the bridge, we stripped back some of the production to let the raw emotion shine. It’s where the song’s vulnerability is at its peak, and the arrangement reflects that. Just a few notes, a simple bass pulse, and my voice carry the weight before the final chorus lifts you back into the full soundscape.

To me, Paper Airplanes is as much about the spaces in the music as it is about the sound. It’s what you feel in the pauses, in the lingering notes, and the silence between breaths. That’s where the heart of the song lives.

Tasha - Paper Airplanes

Modes About Me - Make You Mad

Album:
Happy Not Hateful

Guitar:
@themysteriousdecibel

Bass:
@thefunkykaiju

Producer:
tssrecording.com/

Lyrics:
I like to fight
because I like to make you mad
make you mad
cause it makes me feel better
apart even though we are together
don't start
cause it's kind of like forever
one, two, three more times
and I can feel myself grow
will you be my valentine
watch me as I row
across the ocean on a boat
look at the moon
look at the sky
take another fucking flight 
right into your eye

we got cups
trucks
cheap beer
good luck
when we in the barn
we turn up
cause we work hard
and we give no fucks
who the little lady with the short shorts on
do a little spin take them bad boys off
five outta Ten 
but imma take her home yeah
girls out here know how to get down man
remember when the lantern fell
burnt the place down
with the flames of hell
remember when we blamed the horse
now he's glue to hang a memory 
of them at the morgue yeah yeah
I can still smell the smell
and the screams
they echo in unison

Happy Not Hateful

Make You Mad

Remix by @frank-zozky
And a comic style reel by @overdrive-music: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/RoGmqp4d1OI

Nancy is a sensitive girl who is gradually losing her grip on life...

Nancy says: it’s all yours and mine, all the birds in the the sky
Nancy says: all yours and mine
Nancy says, it’s there for you and me, every leave on every tree
Nancy says: for you and me
Nany says: don’t you understand, all that breathes goes hand in hand
Nancy says we belong in timberland
Nancy says: don’t you hear the call
The universe knows it all
Nancy says she feels so small
Nancy says: I love you so much
I’m losing ground, losing touch
That’s what Nancy says to me
Nancy cries: can you live with lies?
I’m amazed that I still try
Truth replaced by compromise
Why? Why?
Nancy says: this big mean world tries to beat Nancy girl
Nancy weeps she softly weeps
Nancy cries one more silver tear, she’s living in a world of fear
Nancy weeps she silently weeps
Nancy says: it’s the moon that lights my night, a little hope, a tiny light
Nancy says: so clear and bright
Then Nancy cries: see how Nancy flies, like a bird in the sky
Then Nancy says: Goodbye.
Goodbye. Goodbye. Goodbye.

Cellar Aged Wines

Nancy Says (Remix by Frank Zozky)

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Nancy Says - Remix by Frank Zozky

This tune was released by The Eagles in 1976. Performed by me on my Yamaha PSR-SX900 arranger keyboard.

Can you "Name That Tune"? I have a website that contains my complete collection of tunes with their titles revealed at: www.harveytwyman.com

Name That Tune #282 by The Eagles

http://potbarley.com
LATEST RELEASE ON SPOTIFY: "Old Friend" with Ian Collins. https://ffm.to/old_friend.bio

New song "Nancy Says" and a reel: https://youtube.com/shorts/D6OYurY7vgE?feature=share

Crash 'n Burn was charting up to no. 3 in RepostExchange

Hole In The Sky was mentioned in an article with Spotify playlist: : https://staticdive.com/2024/08/14/pot-barley

Check out the reel made by Overdrive on my YouTube Channel of "Crash'n Burn": https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aCx2da8Vxl8 and another one "Release Me": ttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/uCavmdcdtdY!

YT channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PotBarley
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/potbarleyofficial

Musician & songwriter driven just by passion for songwriting and singing. I am releasing "SoundCloud first" but some selected songs are also on https://potbarley.bandcamp.com or Spotify etc, sometimes in older versions though.
Since spring 2023 I have been writing and recording mainly as a "one man band", using acoustic & electric guitars, bass guitar, keyboards, an old piano, conga, etc. and a voice.
Former member of German bands: In Rags (with Sami Yli-Sirniö and Roman Keymer), Sharkpool and Dutch bands Garbitsjkeng, The Wit, Trio van Putten and and a few others. I baptized my Alter Ego and named him "Pot Barley".

Nancy Says - Remix by Frank Zozky

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