A quietly devastating ballad about missed moments and silent goodbyes, this song captures the fragile space between hope and heartbreak. With intimate imagery — waiting on a porch swing, writing a song in real time — the narrator holds onto the idea of connection, only to realize it’s already slipped away. The refrain “I can’t find the words” becomes a powerful reflection of emotional paralysis, where the desire to express love is overwhelmed by the shock of sudden loss. Understated and deeply human, it’s a song about being left behind before you even knew someone was leaving.

Mayakosha

I Gave You An Hour

This song presents as a critical observation of another person — someone admired by many, yet deeply disconnected beneath the surface. But the true subject is the narrator themself, using second-person language to mask a deeply personal reckoning. It's a poetic sleight of hand, capturing the dissonance between public perception and private struggle. Through questioning love, identity, and emotional honesty, the song becomes a vulnerable self-interrogation dressed as external critique — a raw admission hidden in plain sight.

Happy For You

Originally appeared on the Beatles' Abbey Road album — 100% digitally sequenced instrumentation

Sun King

Raw, vulnerable, and poetic, this song captures the quiet unraveling of a person trying to stay afloat in a world that keeps shifting beneath them. It explores the paradox of holding on and letting go — how the things we love can vanish, while the things we try to forget linger. With emotionally charged verses and a soul-baring chorus, the lyrics trace the journey from hopeful youth to fractured adulthood, echoing the universal search for meaning, comfort, and a sense of self. A tender storm of regret, longing, and resilience, this is a song for anyone who’s ever stood in the rain hoping for shelter.

Shelter

A breezy, heartfelt ode to love and the freedom of dreaming together, this song radiates optimism and warmth. With lyrics full of sunshine, spontaneity, and sincerity, it paints a picture of two people choosing joy, connection, and possibility — despite life’s uncertainties. The repeated call to “dream” is both a romantic gesture and a gentle manifesto: to hold onto wonder, embrace the moment, and let love lead the way. Effortlessly feel-good, this track celebrates the beauty of simple pleasures and shared hope.

Forever Dreamin'

In this quietly powerful narrative, a fleeting moment of temptation becomes a defining test of character. Set on a “lovely day,” the song captures a brief encounter with someone offering more than just good company — but the narrator chooses loyalty over impulse. With conversational lyrics and a gentle resolve, the song explores integrity, commitment, and self-respect. It’s not about grand gestures or big drama — it’s about the kind of love that shows up in the small, everyday decisions. A warm, human reminder that the choices we make when no one’s watching reveal who we really are.

Lovely Day

Other Brother Darryl

A moody meditation on heartbreak and betrayal, this song captures the emotional paralysis that follows a painful breakup. Built around the refrain “All is fair in love and war,” it grapples with the messy aftermath of love gone wrong — when communication breaks down, feelings linger, and trust is shattered. The narrator teeters between anger and longing, acknowledging their own mistakes while confronting the indifference of the one they lost. It's understated, melancholy, and brutally honest — a slow burn of regret and unresolved attachment.

Say No More

This song captures the ache of longing and the slow unraveling of identity in the wake of a breakup. Told from the perspective of someone left behind, it weaves metaphors of forgotten tokens and internal noise to express a deep yearning to be seen and understood. The refrain — “I’m a second-rate souvenir” — evokes the feeling of being discarded or diminished, like something once loved but now gathering dust. Vulnerable, bittersweet, and tinged with surreal sadness, the song reflects on memory, emotional abandonment, and the search for meaning in the aftermath.

Second-Rate Souvenir

Written in a more libertarian phase over 25 years ago, this song channels a raw, rebellious energy aimed at government overreach, economic frustration, and the myth of American freedom. With tongue-in-cheek storytelling and anthemic defiance, it features characters like “Uncle Sam” and “Jed” to voice a deep skepticism of authority. While the songwriter’s worldview has since evolved, this track remains a spirited snapshot of youthful dissent — a loud, satirical protest that still hits with energy, even if some of its views no longer align.

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