Call Me Crazy
© 2025 R3Zondo

she said, you’re just like your father
a curse in her mouth, sharp like a knife
every word like a match to water
i kept trying to make it right

she laughed when i started crying
rolled her eyes when i begged to stay
said i’d never be worth the trouble
maybe i learned to walk away

and i hear her voice in my head at night
like a broken record stuck on rewind
every name she gave me
still fits just right

call me crazy, call me wrong
call me nothing, like you did all along
call me broken, call me weak
but you don’t get to speak for me

i still flinch when the door slams open
still check my tone, watch what i say
guess i learned to be small, be silent
even when you’re miles away

and i hear her voice in my head at night
like a broken record stuck on rewind
every name she gave me
still fits just right

call me crazy, call me wrong
call me nothing, like you did all along
call me broken, call me weak
but you don’t get to speak for me

and if i walk away, am i still her daughter?
if i let it go, do i lose myself?
she made me doubt every breath i took
but i’m still here, i’m still here

call me crazy, call me wrong
call me nothing, like you did all along
call me broken, call me weak
but you don’t get to speak for me

crazy… wrong… nothing…
you don’t get to speak for me

(Summary)

I wrote Call Me Crazy as a cathartic release for anyone who’s carried the weight of verbal abuse from a parent or someone who was supposed to love them. This song isn’t just about pain, it’s about reclaiming the names we were called and refusing to let them define us anymore. It’s raw, stripped down, and meant to feel like a whisper from the past that finally screams back, You don’t get to speak for me.

#CallMeCrazy #SadGirlPop #EmotionalLyrics #RawAndReal #VerbalAbuseSurvivor #HealingThroughMusic #YouDontOwnMe #AIOriginalMusic #GhostPop #TraumaToTriumph #AltPop #MelancholyMood #AngryAndSad #MinimalProduction #QuietIntensity #MusicAsTherapy #GriefToPower #IndieGirlSound #SadBalladEnergy #BedroomPopFeels #MusicThatHurts #EchoesOfAbuse #ChildhoodWounds #FoundMyVoice #TraumaLyrics #RadioGPT #RAiDiOFYI #AIRadio #R3Zondo

Call Me Crazy

Through a Child’s Eyes
© 2025 R3Zondo

Pulled off the road, just a quick stop, nothing more
Didn’t notice much ‘til I walked out that store
Car door open, he was walkin’ away
Didn’t know why, but I feared the worst today

But he wasn’t lookin’ for trouble or change
Just saw someone struggling, no need for a name
Dropped what he held, didn’t think twice
Did what was right with no need for the light

Oh, if we all saw the world through a child’s eyes
No walls, no fear, no “walk on by”
Just a simple hand, just a kind hello
That’s all it takes to make a soul feel whole

Rolled down the window, asked if he could use a hand
He smiled back, said, Your boy did all he can
He didn’t need a dollar, didn’t ask for more
Just the kindness that we all should be fighting for

But he wasn’t lookin’ for trouble or change
Just saw someone struggling, no need for a name
Dropped what he held, didn’t think twice
Did what was right with no need for the light

Oh, if we all saw the world through a child’s eyes
No walls, no fear, no walk on by
Just a simple hand, just a kind hello
That’s all it takes to make a soul feel whole

Maybe I’m the one who needs to change
Maybe this world’s lost sight in the rain
But he saw the light in a moment so small
And that’s the kind of love that could save us all

Just a wave, just a smile
That’s all it takes to go the extra mile

(Summary)

I wrote Through a Child’s Eyes after witnessing a powerful act of compassion. What started as a quick stop at a gas station turned into a lesson in humility, kindness, and perspective. This song reminds me that real change doesn’t always come from grand gestures, but from simple moments of goodness we often overlook. If more of us could pause and truly see the world the way a child does, without judgment, without fear, maybe we’d all be a little more human.

#ThroughAChildsEyes
#KindnessMatters
#InspiredByTrueEvents
#RealLifeMoments
#ChildlikeWonder
#blackbearStyle
#EmotionalPop
#SoulfulSounds
#AcousticPop
#UpliftingLyrics
#FatherAndSon
#EverydayHeroes
#MusicWithHeart
#GravelParkingLotGrace
#R3ZondoOriginal
#PopSoulBallad
#FaithInHumanity
#GentleVoices
#HeartfeltTrack
#DoGoodFeelGood
#BeTheLight
#ModernStorytelling
#SoundtrackToCompassion
#MusicThatMatters
#VoiceOfHope
#WaveAndSmile
#LookAgain
#NoPraiseNeeded
#RadioGPT

Through A Child’s Eyes

Am I in Danger
© 2025 R3Zondo

her name was orslova, dressed in black
sunglasses hiding where her eyes look back
red lips like a silent alarm
and every move held the threat of harm

she said, i once gave a ride to a man on the run
he said he was an assassin, done what had to be done
then she turned to me, calm and cold
get a taser now, before this night unfolds

am i in danger?
was this a warning or a test?
am i in danger?
why’s my heartbeat in my chest?
every word, every breath
feels like a coded threat
am i in danger…
or haven’t they made their move yet?

she leaned in closer, voice like steel
you’re not paranoid if the danger’s real
she said they walk with grace and lies
and end your story behind polite smiles

they don’t knock, they don’t wait,
they just slip through the gate
so don’t ask who sent me, don’t look behind,
just keep moving like you’re out of time

am i in danger?
was she trying to save my skin?
am i in danger…
or already drawn too far in?
every step, every glance
feels like part of the dance
am i in danger…
or was this always the plan?

(Summary)

I wrote Am I in Danger after imagining a chilling encounter with a mysterious woman named Orslova, this noir fantasy about espionage, paranoia, and hidden threats spiraled into a haunting cinematic ballad. Her warning lingers, was she protecting me, or baiting me into something darker? The track channels that foggy adrenaline of not knowing who to trust, powerful vocals pull the emotion deep while the orchestral tension builds behind every whispered truth.

#AmIInDanger
#Orslova
#SpySong
#CinematicPop
#RedLipstickWarning
#DangerInDisguise
#NoirVibes
#FemaleAgent
#Espionage
#Undercover
#DarkPop
#BondVibes
#AssassinStory
#MysteryWoman
#PopDrama
#EmotionalSpyBallad
#TrustNoOne
#VocalPower
#RedLipStick
#SpyNarrative
#R3Zondo
#RadioGPT
#RAiDiOFYI
#SoundtrackVibes
#CinematicDrama
#FemmeFatale
#PopSuspense
#AIHost
#NewMusicAlert

Am I In Danger

You Don’t Need Me
© 2025 R3Zondo

shadows crawl beneath the door
silence says what words ignored
i gave you all, and nothing stayed
you slipped right through the vows we made

now the light don’t touch these walls
and i’m still answering phantom calls
your name is ink beneath my skin
a wound that doesn’t let me in

i begged the night to turn you back
but it only whispered what i lacked
i reached for love that won’t return
still staring at the bridge i burned

you don’t need me, never did
i was just a place to rest, a place to hide
you don’t see me, not the truth
just a shadow standing at the edge of youth
you don’t need me
and that’s what cuts the deepest clean
you don’t need me
not in your world, not in your dreams

i held my breath for one last sound
but hearts like yours don’t turn around
you drew the line in stone, not sand
and left me holding your ghost’s hand

time won’t heal if truth won’t speak
and grace can’t reach where pride runs deep
i let you go, but still i wait
like some fool bargaining with fate

you don’t need me, don’t pretend
you closed that door i can’t defend
you don’t see me, like before
just a name you scratched into a floor
you don’t need me
and i don’t need this pain again
you don’t need me
so why do i still say amen?

you don’t need me…
but i still remember when…

(Summary)

You Don’t Need Me, is about the quiet pain of realizing someone you loved has moved on without you. It’s that moment of clarity where you’re no longer needed, not out of cruelty, but change. I wrote this to process the ache of letting go, the helplessness of loving someone who’s already gone in spirit. It’s a song for anyone who’s been left behind emotionally, told through intimate piano and a voice full of haunted reflection.

#YouDontNeedMe
#OriginalSong
#NewMusicRelease
#PianoBallad
#HeartbreakAnthem
#EmotionalLyrics
#BalladVibes
#NowPlaying
#IndieArtist
#MusicDiscovery
#AltRock
#RockBallad
#SlowBurnSong
#StreamNow
#OutNow
#MusicLovers
#SadSongs
#BreakupTrack
#HauntingVocals
#VocalDriven
#DeepSong
#IntimatePerformance
#MoodyMusic
#CinematicBallad
#SupportIndie
#SoloPiano
#EndOfLove
#MusicWithMeaning
#MusicForHealing
#R3Zondo

You Don’t Need Me

Friend or Lover
© 2025 R3Zondo

we sip our tea while the city sleeps
laugh too long at silly things
you brush my hand like it’s nothing deep
but something in it stings

you stay too late, the clock is shy
the silence hums like old perfume
i want to ask but i just sigh
do you feel it too?

friend or lover, which am i?
do you dream of me at night?
are we dancing on a line
that neither dares define?
if i kissed you in the dark,
would it ruin all we are?
or would your heart discover
i’m more than just a friend, not just a lover?

you play my songs when i’m not there
i hear you hum them when you cook
you hold the door, you fix my hair
with that unreadable look

friend or lover, tell me true
am i too close, or not close to you?
is it safer not to say
the words we push away?
if i whispered what i feel,
would it shatter or reveal?
are we afraid to uncover
that i’m already both, your friend and lover?

so i’ll stay right here,
in the hush between
what we are and what we mean
friend or lover… or something in between.

(Summary)

This song is my quiet meditation on those unspoken spaces between friendship and love, the aching tension of not knowing where you stand with someone who feels like home. It’s intimate, reflective, and hesitant, much like the questions we never ask out loud. With a soft jazz setting and nostalgic mood, Friend or Lover, is a gentle unraveling of a heart unsure, yet hopeful. It lives in the maybe, in the almost.

#FriendOrLover
#JazzPop
#NewMusicRelease
#SongwriterConfessions
#LateNightVibes
#LoFiLounge
#RomanticJazz
#SmoothSax
#CandlelitSoundtrack
#StorytellingLyrics
#SoftVocalVibes
#MoodyTunes
#DelicateBallad
#ClassicVibe
#ModernCrooner
#EmotionalMusic
#AltJazzPop
#QuietLoveSongs
#HeartOnThePage
#BedroomJazz
#LoveUndefined
#AcousticSimplicity
#TimelessTone
#VocalWarmth
#RetroRomance
#R3ZondoOriginal
#RadioGPT
#RAiDiOFYI

Friend or Lover

Call Me Sweetheart
© 2025 R3Zondo

you showed up late with that crooked grin
same old bottle, same old sin
you looked at me like i still believe
and i almost did, when you called me

call me sweetheart, like it’s real
like we never broke the seal
call me sweetheart, just for tonight
hold the lie like it feels right

you wore charm like it was skin
every goodbye knew where it’d been
i’m still drawn to the sound of mine
even when it’s laced with time

call me sweetheart, one last time
let me sway where your ghosts still shine
call me sweetheart, then disappear
leave the lie, but hold it near

i used to think love had a landing place
now i know it’s just open space

call me sweetheart, even if it’s fake
let the sweetness be the last we make
call me sweetheart… then let me go
don’t explain, i already know

⸻

(Summary)

Call Me Sweetheart, is about those nights you give in to the comfort of what’s familiar, even when it’s wrong. I wrote it as a confession, a moment of surrender to nostalgia and emotional muscle memory. It’s not about reconciliation, it’s about the quiet ache of pretending just one more time. The simplicity in the words is intentional, meant to feel like a conversation you already regret before it’s over. It’s haunted, honest, and stripped bare like a last dance.

#CallMeSweetheart #AltCountryBallad #TorchSongMood #MoodyAcoustic #SadButHonest
#SlowBurnVibes #VintageCountry #EmotionalStorytelling #GhostsOfUs #R3Zondo
#SlideGuitarFeels #DryMicVocal #MinimalProduction #CountryBluesy #CinematicFolk
#LowRegisterVocal #LettingGoSongs #IntimateLyrics #NightDriveMood #LastDanceSound
#WhiskeyTears #RusticWaltz #BittersweetLove #HauntingHook #PlainspokenPoetry
#RadioGPT #RAiDiOFYI #HitRadioAI #AIRadio #AIHost #IndieHeartache

Call Me Sweetheart

Swayin’ in the Summer Breeze
© 2025 R3Zondo

kicked off my shoes by the water’s edge
skipped a stone like i skipped regrets
that old sun’s sinkin’ slow, paintin’ gold on the tide
and i’m just breathin’ easy, lettin’ life ride

there’s a girl with a laugh like sweet iced tea
she’s got salt in her hair and her soul runnin’ free
we don’t talk ‘bout nothin’ too deep or too fast
just toast to right now, and forget about the past

we’re swayin’ in the summer breeze
palm trees dancin’, hearts at ease
cold drink drippin’, toes in sand
no worries here, just hold my hand
yeah, time don’t chase us on days like these
we’re swayin’ in the summer breeze

boat’s driftin’ lazy, like a half-done dream
and the radio’s playin’ old chesney and queen
she leans in close with a look that says stay
guess paradise ain’t all that far away

we’re swayin’ in the summer breeze
palm trees dancin’, hearts at ease
cold drink drippin’, toes in sand
no worries here, just hold my hand
yeah, time don’t chase us on days like these
we’re swayin’ in the summer breeze

don’t need no plans, don’t need no shoes
just a sunset and you to get me through
life’s got its storms, but not today
we’ve got waves to ride and games to play

swayin’ in the summer breeze
like we’re meant to be, wild and free
cold drink drippin’, toes in sand
we’re rich in love, don’t need no brand
yeah, let the world spin while we find peace
just swayin’ in the summer breeze

mmm, swayin’…
just swayin’…
in the summer breeze

(Summary)

This song is pure sunshine and escape. I wrote it as a reminder to slow down and feel the moment, barefoot on the beach, cold drink in hand, and someone you care about beside you. It’s the kind of vibe where nothing else matters, and time fades with the tide. Inspired by lazy summer days and soulful acoustic storytelling, this one’s a mix of emotional depth and island ease. It’s where my heart goes when it needs to breathe.

#SwayinInTheSummerBreeze
#CoastalPopVibes
#AcousticMood
#BeachSideSound
#IslandAnthem
#SongwriterWave
#FeelGoodMusic
#SummerVibesOnly
#PalmTreesAndPeace
#OriginalSongDrop
#EasyListeningMood
#MaleVocals
#ChillWithMe
#NoShoesNoPlans
#BonfireBallad
#SoundtrackForSunsets
#EmotionalPop
#WavesAndWords
#ToesInTheSand
#ColdDrinkWarmHeart
#RAiDiOFYI
#RadioGPT
#HitRadioAI
#SoundCloudArtist
#R3ZondoOriginal
#SongwriterLife
#IslandSoul
#AcousticChill

SWAYIN’ IN THE SUMMER BREEZE

But None of It Belongs to Me Now
© 2025 R3Zondo

don’t torment me with your icy demeanor
and don’t ask me how old i am
i’ve got a severe falling sickness
my soul is a yellow skeleton

but none of it belongs to me now

i once walked in from wind-blown towns
wrapped in smoke from foolish hope
i imagined riches and fame
and being loved by all

but none of it belongs to me now

yes, i’m rich, if silence counts
i wore pride like a second skin
now i’ve got one shirtfront left
and heels worn smooth from every floor

but none of it belongs to me now

they carved my name in city grime
from moscow’s frost to paris walls
it stings like slurs on alley fences
a word you wish you’d never scrawled

but none of it belongs to me now

you kiss me, but your lips feel like tin
my feeling is overripe
and yours won’t ever bloom
not in this light

but none of it belongs to me now

too young to wear this bitter skin
and if i’m sad, then let it be
fresh grass that covers the hills
shines louder than your braids could be

but none of it belongs to me now

i’d love to go back to that place
where golden grass would whisper low
sink into that smoke of boyhood
where i first forgot what i didn’t know

but none of it belongs to me now

but this time i’d dream of something new
something even grass can’t understand
something too wild to speak aloud
and too sacred to be named by man

but none of it belongs to me now

(Summary)

This song is a confession of dreams burned down by time. It’s about remembering the hopes I carried in my youth, riches, love, recognition, and realizing how little of it stayed real. The hook, but none of it belongs to me now, says it all. It’s a quiet resignation, not to despair, but to the way life reclaims what it gives. I wanted the verses to sound like whispered pages from a journal I never meant anyone to read.

#RadioGPT
#RAiDiOFYI
#bigGPT
#AltBallad
#PianoPoetry
#SingerSongwriter
#HauntingMelody
#SadFolkSong
#DeepCutTrack
#IndieSoul
#AtmosphericSound
#EmotionalLyrics
#RusticElegy
#MelancholyMood
#OriginalLyrics
#FolkPoetry
#SlowBurnTrack
#LoFiBallad
#BrokenDreams
#MinimalistMusic
#SoloVocal
#QuietGrief
#GrassAndSmoke
#AcousticReflection
#InternalMonologue
#MoodyInstrumentals
#R3ZondoOriginal
#FolkGenre

None Of It Belongs To Me

Rise Anyway
© 2025 R3Zondo

you were not made by mistake
not a moment here is out of place
every breath a sacred spark
every heartbeat proof of grace
when the night is pressing in
and you’re wearin’ thin again
know you’re not alone in this
there’s a light that never ends

strength is choosing to go on
even when your hope feels gone

so rise, rise anyway
even if your hands still shake
even when your faith feels small
you’re not forgotten at all
rise, your story isn’t done
you’ve just begun what you’ll become
the same God who led you here
is the one who draws you near
so rise
rise anyway

don’t let fear become your chain
don’t let failure carve your name
every setback, heaven’s stage
for a greater, better day
you don’t need to prove your worth
you’ve been chosen from your birth
just be faithful where you stand
with a willing, open hand

victory can look like breathin’
when all you want is leavin’

so rise, rise anyway
even if your voice won’t stay
even when the sky looks gray
take another step and pray
rise, your time is not too late
every wound can radiate
the beauty of becoming whole
with a quiet, steady soul
so rise
rise anyway

you are not behind, you’re not too far gone
this is where your purpose dawns
the Author still holds the pen
you’re not at the end

rise, rise anyway
even if the world won’t wait
even when your heart feels tired
there’s still hope that won’t expire
rise, you are strong enough to stay
through the storms and through the fray
let the tremble in your hands
be the start, not the end
so rise
rise anyway

(Summary)

I wrote, Rise Anyway, as a reminder for anyone walking through hard times that your pain doesn’t cancel your purpose. You weren’t made by accident. You don’t need to have it all figured out, you just need the courage to keep stepping forward, even when it’s hard. This is a song about grace, grit, and the quiet kind of strength that comes from trusting your higher power to finish what they started in you.

#RiseAnyway #FaithInTheFire #YouAreNotAlone #PurposeDrivenLife #KeepGoing #SpiritualStrength #HopeInHardTimes #GodIsNotDone #YouAreCalled #VictoryInStruggle #YouBelongHere #RiseWithFaith #WillingHeart #NeverTooLate #ChosenAndCapable #ChristianRockVibes #GraceNotPerfection #ResilientFaith #PersistencePays #BeautyInBecoming #Don’tQuit #HopeSong #GritAndGrace #EveryStepMatters #UpliftingLyrics #EncouragementTrack #LiveBandFeel #SoundCloudR3Zondo #RadioGPT

Rise Anyway

Something About You
© 2025 R3Zondo

I’ve seen the stars light up a sky
Heard every line, each sweet goodbye
But when you walk into the room
The world feels brand new

I’ve danced through nights with hearts to spare
But never once did I stop and stare
Like I do when you glide by
Baby, I don’t know why

There’s somethin’ about you I can’t explain
A shimmer in sunlight, a thrill in the rain
A laugh like a melody, smooth as champagne
There’s somethin’ about you, callin’ my name

I’ve played it cool, I’ve worn the mask
Never one for questions I didn’t ask
But with you, the truth feels bold
Even stories I’ve never told

Maybe it’s the way you say my name
Maybe it’s the warmth I feel in flame
Or maybe it’s just fate, no shame
But I’ll never be the same

There’s somethin’ about you that shakes my soul
You turn every half into something whole
You’re timeless and modern, out of control
There’s somethin’ about you
Something I’ll never outgrow

It’s not just your smile, or the way that you move
It’s the rhythm you bring, the heart you prove
Call it magic, call it true
There’s just somethin’…
Somethin’ about you

(Summary)

This song blends that golden era crooner elegance with modern pop ease. It’s about that feeling when someone walks in and changes your whole rhythm, when charm, warmth, and mystery collide in a way that doesn’t make sense on paper, but hits like a melody you’ve known your whole life. Something About You, is playful and romantic, smooth and classy, and says what we’ve all felt at least once, that unshakable magnetism.

#SomethingAboutYou
#RetroPopVibes
#CroonerStyle
#JazzPopFusion
#ModernVintage
#ClassicDuet
#SwingPop
#GoldenEraVibes
#BigBandLove
#FeelGoodRetro
#R3Zondo
#PopWithCharm
#OldSchoolNewCool
#RomanticGroove
#VintagePopSound
#TimelessTunes
#ModernCrooner
#LoungePop
#SmoothVocalVibes
#AnalogHeart
#CallItMagic
#RetroGlow
#UptownMood
#JazzMeetsPop
#PopStandards
#LoveSongMood
#BackToThatFeeling
#RadioGPT
#RAiDiOFYI
#HitRadioAI

Something About You

🎶 From Cassette Tapes to Creating My Own Sound 🎶

When I was a kid, music was more than background noise, it was my escape, my teacher, and my first real love. I’d sit with two cassette players, playing the Beatles on one and singing into the other, trying my best to match artists like Paul McCartney or Barbara Streisand’s range (sometimes successfully, sometimes not so much) 🤣. Homework could wait, lyrics in my wide rule notebooks couldn’t.

Life took me through winding roads, retail, hospitality, consulting, caregiving, but music never stopped calling. 45 years later, after many personal losses, and loosing one of my sons last year, I turned back to songwriting as therapy. Inspiration is all around me. Every song I create starts with raw lyrics, usually scribbled in one shot as I choreograph in my mind, then evolves into a fully produced track through hours of refining vocal coding,  instrumentation, and feel. I blend personal stories with AI driven music tools, letting technology and emotion work together to capture what I hear and see in my head and heart.

Now, I’m finally sharing it. Not perfect, not polished to death, just real. This is me, finally putting the music out there for you to hear.
Peace & Love ❤️ 


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