Link for the videoclip with lyrics: https://youtu.be/HTvp1fr6ytI

I started writing Know Me Better in June 2024, right after listening to Taylor Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. I was deeply inspired by its simple yet catchy melodies, but more importantly, by the way she tells a story or conveys a message through her songs. I wanted to create something in that vein, so I sat down at the piano, and the melody came to me surprisingly fast. The lyrics followed just as naturally—Know Me Better felt like an instinctive expression.

With this song, I wanted to explore the theme of appearances and superficiality, especially as portrayed on social media. I wanted to question what it truly means to be understood… But from the first sketches to a fully realized track, the journey was long, and it took the collaboration of several amazing talents to bring it to life.

Once the song was written and produced (by the end of August), I started looking for the perfect singer—and that’s when I found Jaime Deraz. I can’t thank her enough for lending her incredible talent and giving the song its true voice.

Then, after recording Jaime’s stunning vocals, my friend Freddie from MTM Productions stepped in to professionally mix and master the track.

Jaime and Freddie, an enormous THANK YOU to both of you for bringing so much to this project—it wouldn’t have been the same without you!


Credits : 
Song written and produced by Richard Gonfrier
Lead singer : Jaime Deraz ( https://www.youtube.com/@jaimederaz )
Mix and Master : Freddie Maier from MTM Productions 
Video : Cottonbro Studio (pexels.com)
Cover Artwork : Richard Gonfrier
Copyright SACEM 2025 - All rights reserved


Know Me Better (Feat. Jaime Deraz)

It's a blessing to be able to create music and if someone enjoys my work, that's icing on the cake! All blessings come from God.

As a retired DOD Civil Service worker, I have time to record some. I have been recording at home sice around 1990 and some of my tracks are very old.  I‘ve had 50+ years in bands playing music of many types. I still play the club scene 3 to 4 times a month. Life is good!

I'm a Guitarist who likes to write, record and sing many styles of music. Please check out my tracks. I'm also enjoying the occasional collaborations.  Meeting some good friends on here and continuing to grow. Thank you for listening!


Es una bendición poder crear música y si alguien disfruta de mi trabajo, ¡eso es la guinda del pastel! Todas las bendiciones vienen de Dios. Como trabajador jubilado del Servicio Civil del Departamento de Defensa, tengo tiempo para registrar algunos. He estado grabando en casa durante unos 23 años y algunas de mis pistas son muy antiguas. He tenido más de 50 años en bandas tocando música de muchos tipos. Todavía juego en la escena del club de 3 a 4 veces al mes. ¡La vida es buena! Soy un guitarrista al que le gusta escribir, grabar y cantar muchos estilos de música. Por favor, echa un vistazo a mis pistas. También estoy disfrutando de las colaboraciones ocasionales. Conocer a algunos buenos amigos aquí y seguir creciendo. ¡Gracias por escuchar!

[note] I am unable to write comments again, SoundCloud blocks that. It also often not lets me DM too. So reach me out through other sources.

I make a thought out, original electronic music in various genres. EDM, POP, Drum and Bass, Break beat, some chill stuff.
My music is not too mainstream. But I try to keep with trends and make my music in some ways that listeners can appreciate.

P.P.S.
I am very thankful to all the people who support me here on SoundCloud as well as on other platforms. Without you I am nothing.

JOHN HARDMAN - singer, songwriter, guitars, keys, producer 
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/john-hardman-latest-guitar-tra-tF7LEkFPT.e6BVl22SCo5g#0
YOU TUBE MUSIC - https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=xgOiS8QNa9Q&list=PL-PCsZnU8IF-6X-WgdydjtsjA6cOTWjl1
LINKTREE: linktr.ee/john.hardman
WEBSITE: https://johnhardmanmusic.com
https://app.viberate.com/artist/john-hardman
linkedin.com/in/john-hardman-799488321
APPLE MUSIC - NEW PERSPECTION ALBUM:
Buy single songs or whole of John's albums in lossless at https://beatsworkingukjohnhardman.bandcamp.com
John Hardman Cooked Oxide album - buy individual or full album lossless: 
https://johnhardman.bandcamp.com/album/john-hardman-cooked-oxide
https://music.apple.com/us/album/perspection/1599817271
TWITTER: BEATS WORKING:  twitter.com/beatsworkinguk
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email: mail@johnhardmanmusic.com
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Je vous présente : "CRIME SCENE DO NOT …"
qui comme son nom l'indique ( ou pas ) est un album de chansons françaises " érotico-socio-balnéaires " .
à consommer sans modération !
à écouter et ou télécharger sur :
deezer : http://www.deezer.com/album/6744592
amazon :http://www.amazon.fr/dp/B00DRUOCCC
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/fr/album/crime-scene-do-not/id669696175 
spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/album/0u5ei9w4NeCNPDYGNKzRfY?si=p_8b-63TRZOPly63hqAiAA


et toutes les plateformes de téléchargement légal ...

Bonne écoute, avec toute mon amitié .

https://ffm.bio/vbgn2bd
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Welcome on my page! I'm a lifelong music enthusiast and a Producer and a Songwriter for the past three years. Primarily focused on Electro, I also draw inspiration from Indie, Rock, and Disco. My influences range from Depeche Mode to contemporary artists like The Weeknd, Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, and Taylor Swift.

SoundCloud has given me the opportunity to collaborate with various artists, and I'm always on the lookout for new and enriching collaborations. I firmly believe that music has the power to unite and touch our souls, and I hope my creations resonate with you.

Thank you for listening and being part of this musical journey!

If a beat is used please message it to me on soundcloud or EMAIL me a copy at: RTD1082@GMAIL.COM

I started creating music as a transition in life. It has truly taken me on a new path. Still learning and growing! My music is the Journey!

Aye check out my music I’ve done remixes, off the dome freestyles that are lit and songs I’ve written

Hi everyone!

My name is Michael Herter, but many people know me as Sibviolin.
I’m a professional musician, composer, and violinist.

In my portfolio, you'll find a diverse collection of music for your videos, just like in an audio music library. My work spans multiple genres, including classical, jazz, pop, rock, electronic, hip-hop, and more.

All my music is available for high-quality download (WAV, 44.1–48kHz, 16–24bit) directly from SoundCloud.

If you enjoy my music, feel free to share my profile with your friends and colleagues. Your support means the world to me!

And if you'd like to show appreciation, a cup of coffee would be truly appreciated. :)

Jah-Femi Telewa : Multi-Award-Winning Multi-Disciplinary Artist

Jah-Femi Telewa is a poet, rapper, composer, songwriter, author, inventor, and philosopher whose work has earned recognition across literature and music. He has won multiple Koestler Arts Awards under Derby House, spanning rap/hip hop, poetry, spoken word, song lyrics, instrumentals, animation, and computer-generated music.

As an author, his poetry collection J’s Words: A Collection of 50 Poems received a 5-star Readers’ Favorite review and the Literary Titan Gold Book Award, while his novel Somewhere Enchanted — written under the pseudonym J.F.T. — was also honoured with the Literary Titan Gold Book Award.

With artistry that blends lyrical brilliance, philosophical insight, and inventive vision, Jah-Femi stands as a multi-award-winning multi-disciplinary artist shaping culture with words, music, and thought.

(☝️God,☝️💜)

https://jahfemitelewa.com

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3coLZml4WSdevkSg7mSb5z?si=NA4UVfPDR1ODAiaxqeaQ3A

Pop Punk/Rock
One man's crusade to bring back dickies and sweatbands (by the elbow or not at all)