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)

Cheeky, sassy, kinky and playful songs exploring several styles and themes: grunge, bossa, pop..
I write the lyrics and poetry you can find here, unless mentionned otherwise. Sometimes, I compose music and play the piano. When I use AI for the music, I mention it in the tags.
I'm open for collabs with singers, poets, writers or composers looking for a lyricist.

[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.

Hello. I love different kind of music and try no to stay in a comfortable style. In a song my priorities go to melody and harmony but what counts in the end is the emotional impact of the song. I do everything by myself with my DAW and i am therefore also interested by tips in mixing or on composition. I'd be glad to share advises and receive feedback and comments. Wish you all the joy and pleasure that only music can bring. 

Those who inspired me and who always have a special place in my mind for their whole creation and their wonderful melodies : Alan Parsons Project, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush. I tried some covers to remember some of their songs.

I must say that i am a bit disapointed by GenAI nowadays applied to artistic creation. I think there is already too many sounds on soundcloud that was one of the last place for 'real' artists, i mean human. This is so easy and quick to release something that it will soon overwhelm and discourage all newcomers and I really hate to be cheated by an AI when i listen to a voice. When i was young the promese about robots was to make them do what was painfull and what we dislike (hard and dangerous physical work), but never art ! And now we will soon have machine to have fun and we will keep the hard work 

Thank you for listening.

Anglais ou Français ? Je n'ai pas de préférence pour la musique. Je vois bien que la langue que j'utilise influence ma manière de chanter et le style de la chanson en général et j'aime cette variété. 

Jetez aussi un oeil aux paroles. Elles sont sur toutes les chansons. Si vous souhaitez échanger rejoignez moi sur le Discord francophone de LZMP. Ecrivez moi pour que je vous envoie le lien.

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
https://www.perplexity.ai/search/john-hardman-latest-guitar-tra-tF7LEkFPT.e6BVl22SCo5g#0
email: mail@johnhardmanmusic.com
swampprods@outlook.com

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!

I've been chasing sound since the day I ran away from home. 
While most kids were in school, I was digging through crates in record stores - learning rhythm, rebellion, and the raw truth music could carry. By 13, I was sleeping in nightclubs. By 15, I was behind the decks, DJ-ing to survive and to feel something real.

In the 1980's, I became part of Belgium's early electronic wave - spinning vinyl before it was a scene.

But life, as it does, took me away from the spotlight. Still, the music never stopped playing in me.

Now, after all these years, I'm back. Producing my own tracks. No rules, no formulas - just decades of sound, scars, and soul poured into every beat.

For those who've ever felt like outsiders...
For those who live through sound...

This is for you.
The beat goes on. And so do I.

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

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

Based in Wiltshire creating chilled out and the occasional not so chilled out electronic tunes :)

Interested in collaboration especially with a singer/song writer

Tracks now available on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Q1iJY8r77EgC5mWkqzDj8

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