The world outside is spinning, but I’m standing still

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Just Set Me Free

I’D GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO YOU
Words & Music by Rhob Elliott
©2017, 2025 Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)
All Right Reserved

[Verse 1]
I used to wake to the sound of your breathing
Coffee cups lined where your hands had been
That laugh that filled up the hallway
Now silence settles in

[Verse 2]
I never marked the little moments
Thought they'd just always be there
Your shoes by the door, your coat on the chair
Now I just stand and stare

[Chorus]
I’d grown accustomed to you
To the way you turned the lights down low
To your voice like a morning echo
To your hand reaching out when the cold wind blew
I didn’t know I needed you that much
Till I lost your everyday touch
I’d grown accustomed to you...
And I don't know how to undo

[Verse 3]
The calendar still has your scribbles
That note you left still haunts the fridge
Our playlist plays like nothing changed
But I feel the canyon at the bridge

[Chorus]
I’d grown accustomed to you
To your shadow dancing on my wall
To your rhythm in the rise and fall
Of everything I used to walk through
Now the world feels strange, and out of place
Like I’m spinning in a slower space
I’d grown accustomed to you...
And now I don’t know what to do

[Bridge]
It’s not the storm that breaks me
It’s the peace that never came
You were the quiet in my chaos
Now I'm whispering your name

[Chorus]
I’d grown accustomed to you
To the breath between our words
To the comfort in the hurt
To the truth that somehow always rang true
Now it’s just me and this lonesome room
Trying to repaint it without your hue
I’d grown accustomed to you...
But I never thought I'd lose
The one I never thought I’d have to choose

[Outro]
I’d grown accustomed to you...
And I still wake up reaching too

I’D GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO YOU

The strength of God
wanna take all you have for me,
Who am I to make the rules
If I don’t follow in your calling
Who but me to make a fool?
I wanna seek & grow in wisdom
Cuz following means moving on
I wanna pick my cross up daily
No better way to become strong
 
cuz the strength of God comes a different way
a tear-soaked pillow, a fresh dug grave
the nights you fight, through tears of pain
oh the strength of God comes a different way
 
there’s no one better to relate
to your trials in this life 
Jesus came to suffer greatly
But his death made all things right
I wanna rise up in my faith 
Cuz standing still is moving back
I fight for God, my Creator
He strengthens me for all attacks
 
cuz the strength of God comes a different way
a broken heart, a friend betrays
the pleas on knees, the prayers you pray
oh the strength of God comes a different way
 
asked for strength
but it’s in the give & take
asked for strength
but it’s in the heartache 
asked for strength 
but it’s in the sickness
ask for strength
not our own, but His
ending: ask for strength
not our own, but His
ask for strength 
not our own, but His
 
cuz the strength of God comes a different way
joy in the sorrow, hope in the pain
the cries that rise, to praise His Name
oh the strength of God comes a different way
yes the strength of God comes a different way
a tear-soaked pillow, a fresh dug grave
the nights you fight, through tears of pain
oh the strength of God comes a different way
the strength of God comes a different way
a broken heart, a friend betrayed
the pleas on knees, the prayers you pray
oh the strength of God comes a different way
the strength of God comes a different way
joy in the sorrow, hope in the pain
the cries that rise, to praise His Name
oh the strength of God comes a different way
the strength of God comes a different way
Yes our strength from God comes a different way!
asked for strength
but it’s in the give & take
asked for strength
but it’s in the heartache 
asked for strength 
but it’s in the sickness
ask for strength
not our own, but His
ending: ask for strength
not our own, but His
ask for strength 
not our own, but His
cuz the strength of God comes a different way

The Strength of God

HEROES DON'T ALWAYS HAVE TO FIGHT ALONE
Words and Music By Rhob Elliott
©2025, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

"Dedicated to the amazing Suzy Andrews"

[Verse 1]
Hey… I saw the way you looked today
Like you were carrying the world again
You always try to hide the weight
Like it’s just another day to pretend

You don’t have to act so strong
I know it’s been going on too long
And I’ve been here, just watching
Wishing you’d let me in

[Pre-Chorus]
You think you're supposed to handle it
All by yourself, like that’s what makes you brave
But strength’s not always silence
And it’s not weak to say you’re not okay

[Chorus]
Heroes don’t always have to fight alone
You don’t have to bleed to prove you’re bold
You’re allowed to fall, to need a hand
Even Superman had Lois to help him stand
So let me be there, when it’s too much on your own
'Cause Heroes don’t always have to fight alone

[Verse 2]
You’ve always been the one we lean on
You never ask for anything in return
But even the toughest hearts
They still get tired, they still can burn

You’ve been pushing through the fire
Running on empty, nothing left in the tank
But you're not just what you do
You’re still human too

[Pre-Chorus]
You don’t need a cape to matter
You don’t need scars to earn respect
It’s not about the battles
It’s about who’s still standing at the end

[Chorus]
Heroes don’t always have to fight alone
You don’t have to prove how much you’ve grown
You can scream, break down, curse the sky
I’ll be right here, won’t ask why
Let me share the weight you’ve always known
'Cause Heroes don’t always have to fight alone

[Bridge]
Just say the word, I’m not going anywhere
You’ve carried us, now let me share
This time, you’re not walking through the dark
Not when I’m right here beside your heart

[Chorus]
Heroes don’t always have to fight alone
You’re not a statue carved in stone
You’re flesh and blood, you’re heart and soul
And I won’t let you lose control
So when it’s hard and you feel unknown…
Remember—
Heroes don’t always…
Have to fight alone

HEROES DON'T ALWAYS HAVE TO FIGHT ALONE

“LightPaths of Light: The Prophetic Return of the Sparks” is a groundbreaking mystical power ballad that fuses Hebrew and English lyrics with thunderous orchestration, prophetic themes from the Ari's Otzrot Etz Chaim, and the messianic journey of Eliyahu HaNavi.

The album channels the soul’s passage from exile to redemption, unveiling the hidden light of Bereshit, the divine contractions of Tzimtzum, and the ultimate Tikkun Olam buried in Torah mysticism. With cinematic sound design, Mizrahi drums, soaring gospel, and ancient chant, this is music born of fire, wind, and prayer — for all who seek Hashem through the storm.

Track 2 Lighting Paths of Light (Heh)

When You Sat With Me

STILL LEARNING TO FLY
Words & Music by Rhob Elliott
©2025, Awful Racket Music (ASCAP)
All Rights Reserved

[Verse 1]
I took off young with a paper heart
Chasing dreams like shooting stars
Made mistakes I can't rewind
Left some good things far behind
But I’ve got scars that taught me grace
And lines that time won’t erase

[Pre-Chorus]
I've crashed a few times, burned in the fall
But each broken wing taught me it all

[Chorus]
I'm still learning to fly
Still reaching the sky
With the wind in my soul
And the clouds rolling by
I’ve been down, I’ve been bruised
But I never asked why
I just tighten my laces
And keep chasing the high
I’m not there yet, but I try
I’m still learning to fly

[Verse 2]
Built some walls, tore some down
Lost my voice, but found my sound
Traded gold for peace of mind
Left the noise and hurt behind
Sometimes it’s faith, sometimes it’s fight
Sometimes the dark leads to the light

[Pre-Chorus]
Every fall writes a part of my song
And every wrong turn helps move me along

[Chorus]
I'm still learning to fly
Still chasing the sky
With a fire in my chest
And a tear in my eye
I’ve been low, I’ve been lied to
But I won’t say goodbye
I keep walking through storms
Till I see the sunrise
I’m not there yet, but I try
I’m still learning to fly

[Bridge]
Wings don’t grow all at once
It takes faith, it takes trust
I may stumble, I may cry
But I’ll never stop reaching high

[Final Chorus]
Yeah, I’m still learning to fly
Still daring the sky
Through the thunder and rain
With my head held high
Every fall, every tear
Is just fuel for the climb
I’m becoming who I was
One breath at a time
No, I’m not there yet, but I try
I’m still learning to fly

[Outro]
Still learning to fly...
And I will 'til I die.

STILL LEARNING TO FLY

We Were Found

A heartfelt message to the bullied, reminding them that the cruelty they face is not universal. A voice of calm inside the chaos.

They Don’t Know

My bilingual song in English and German about falling in love with someone real, no masks, no pretending. ❤️🎶I'm sure it resonates with anyone in a relationship with someone from another country. 🌍💑💬💖
My songs in Enlglish https://www.maria-johnsen.com/maria-johnsens-music/ 
My German songs https://www.maria-johnsen.com/maria-johnsens-musik/

Real Liebe

Resilient

I am a Songwriter, Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Vocals, Audio Engineer, Producer, Executive, Dad. Contact me if you want to record any so I can come support and check it out! Tag your favorite artist you think would sound great doing the song! Enjoy the variety of my songwriting! All comments welcome and appreciated! Please repost,share, like, follow, push all the buttons! Be kind and spread the love!

I’D GROWN ACCUSTOMED TO YOU

Rhob Elliott - Songwriter

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