This is lovely, Ron. Melancholy, with a side of hope & wisdom. Very nice playing too!

In the Pink *

Scorpius Rising
Lyrics and Music: Ron Wrolson
Published by ZenSongs Music - ©2014

In the hours of the night…you come to me,
If only I could ride the light to you,
How so very glad I would be.

Antares shimmers in midsummer’s night…
In the Eighth house of the ancient southern sky.
Scorpius, Oh why…must I sit in wait on this lonely mountainside?

….And somewhere on that starry shore….
Queen Anne walks………Like a tiger in the haze.
At her feet the snake lies helpless, 
Still enthralled in her gaze.
She turns to the heavens above,
She knows the stars tonight.
Cancer shines to the west,
And Pisces seems alright.

And the old ones tell a tale…of the ravage she endured.
Orion felt the sting of the Scorpion’s last word.
Now every night upon her rising…the Hunter (Orion) hides in fear,
Out beyond the far horizon…where no one comes near.

In the hours of the night…you come to me,
If only I could ride the light to you,
How so very glad I would be.

….And somewhere on that starry shore….
Queen Anne walks………Like a tiger in the haze.
At her feet the snake lies helpless, 
Enthralled in her endless gaze.
She turns to the heavens above,
She knows the stars tonight.
Cancer shines to the west,
And Pisces seems alright.

Antares shimmers in midsummer’s night…
In the Eighth house of the ancient southern sky.
Scorpius, Oh why…must I sit in wait on this lonely mountainside?

Written 2/24/14

Scorpius Rising *

Partying with Ogres in London I guess lol

An Ogre’s Symphony
Lyrics and Music: Ron Wrolson
Published by ZenSongs Music - ©2014

Long ago when we believed in lore there lived a troll. 
……An Ogre Troll,
And one day…Me and my friend, Beauregard, we was walkin’ through the mushroom patch feelin’ kinda’ strange….and I started askin’ like “Where we is?”……And he said to me..

I don’t know, if you don’t know…
We must be lost, At such a cost...
I don’t mind, if you don’t mind 
some ugly….. company.
So break out another barrel of wine,
We gonna’ invite some friends of mine,
Drink all night and sleep all day,
Under the bridge at the Ogre’s Symphony……

Bless my soul, Do I hear Rock and Roll? 
I’m trippin’ down….to London Town.
That inner voice…is givin’ me no choice.
Gonna’ make some noise…with the good old boys.

I don’t know, if you don’t know….
Don’t pay no mind, to what we find. 
I don’t mind, if you don’t mind
This crowded room….the sweet perfume…
So break out another case of wine,
We gonna’ invite some friends of mine,
Drink all night and sleep all day,
Under the bridge at the Ogre’s Symphony……

Ooooh….Sapphire!

“Pondering a moment’s haste…
Spinning yarns of dogged chase…
His prey, stupefied,… and lain to waste…
Omnipotent beast, crushing down (on the feast)…
Prodigious voice above the crowd…
The vanquished broken on the ground….”

Take me home before I turn to stone…
Don’t let the Sun…ruin my fun.
How about Friday night, We gonna’ make it right…
Gonna’ get real tight…under the pale moonlight.

But right now….

I don’t know, if you don’t know…
We must be lost, At such a cost...
I don’t mind, if you don’t mind 
some ugly….. memories…
‘Til then we’ll….Break out another barrel of wine,
We gonna’ invite some friends of mine,
Drink all night and sleep all day,
Under the bridge at the Ogre’s Symphony……

An Ogre's Symphony *

Don’t Make Me Do It
Lyrics and Music: Ron Wrolson
Published by ZenSongs Music - ©2015

When I was young and in a daze, 
Had no control of my young boy ways.
Never ever really thought it would change….
Used to do it to it every single day.

I used to like it,
But now I’m older,
A little wiser and….
A lot bolder….
Now you might want me to back it up….
Don’t make me do it!

Hey, You in the corner lookin’ so amused…
She thinks she loves you, 
so you keep her confused.
You know what happens 
when you run out of cash….
Don’t let her know 
you’re just some “one night trash”

Don’t wanna’ see it….
I used to be it…
That “second base” got me a slap in the face….well,
Then she told me to pack it up….
Don’t make me do it!

I got some trouble you ain’t ready for, 
Mess with me 
I’m gonna” even the score.
No time to wonder why,
Too soon it’s too late…
Bye bye, you’re gonna’ fly 
on to a better place.

I ain’t no good child,
I ain’t no bad child,
I ain’t no nothin’ you’d expect me to be…but
Some things are sacred to me!

(Guitar Solo)

Now you may call me a renegade,
Some lone crusader 
with a vengeful blade,
But listen mister, 
you got no room to accuse…
Ain’t nothin’ pure about the s*** on your shoes!

I ain’t no good child,
I ain’t no bad child,
I ain’t no nothin’ you’d expect me to be…
But still…all-in-all…
Some things are sacred to me

(Guitar Solo 2)
 
"Vaya con dios, Sayonara!"

Give me one, Give me two
Don't you give me the blues!
Give me there, Give me four,
Gonna" even the score, yeah!
Well well
Don't make me do it!
Don't make me do it . . .again.

Don't Make Me Do It *

Singularity 
Lyrics and Music: Ron Wrolson 
Published by ZenSongs Music - ©2016

Heart to heart, …. No vanity, 
Just the real you and I . . . this time. 
Let’s check our fragile egos at the door . . . 
And slip into the wine.

All our worried lives, just a fleeting bit of time, 
Never heard above the din. 
When all at once you'll find, a wave comes crashing in, 
And not a moment too soon . . . 
It all comes into view . . .

(Chorus): 
Before we take that walk into the park, 
Single file as candles in the dark . . . 
Falling slowly now, 
Landing right here where we are . . .

On the verge of Singularity . . . 
Near the point of no return. 
Before we cross over that “bridge too far”. . 
Stay with me tonight.

Guitar Solo

Repeat Verse and Chorus

Singularity *

Tell Me Again
Lyrics and Music: Ron Wrolson
Published by ZenSongs Music - ©2015

I’m thinking about what I should say,
I’m hoping that you will find the way to love me.
I’m so lost without you when I’m alone,
I’ll keep you in my heart ‘til I come home…
Then I’ll hold you in my arms until the darkness glows.

Tell me again, Why don’t you…Tell me again.
Tell me those words I've got to hear.
Tell me again, Why don’t you…Tell me again.
Tell me your love for me is real.
Tell me again, Why don’t you…Tell me again!

I’m thinking about how it should be,
Walking the path together, Sharing our dreams.
Maybe some dark clouds will pass us by…
But that can’t cast no shadows on our eyes.
If love will shine through, it comes as no surprise.

Tell me again, Why don’t you…Tell me again.
Tell me those words I've got to hear.
Tell me again, Why don’t you…Tell me again.
Tell me your love for me is real.
Tell me again, Why don’t you…Tell me again!
 
(Guitar solo…)

Maybe some dark clouds will pass us by…
But that can’t cast no shadows on our eyes.
If love will shine through, it comes as no surprise.

Tell me again, Why don’t you…Tell me again.
Tell me those words I've got to hear.
Tell me again, Why don’t you…Tell me again.
Tell me your love for me is real.

(Repeat…..and fade)

Tell Me Again *

Big Rhythm orchestral section and lead guitar solo and strong finish

Race Around The Sun
Lyrics and Music: Ron Wrolson
Published by ZenSongs Music - ©2020

I’m tired of all the news today, 
I’ve really had my fill . . .
Of Politics and Lunatics
All shouting from the hill.
I see right through their Powerplay,
The treachery, and their guile.
Their smiles of insincerity,
Not worthy of revile!

But all the while we drift around the sun . . .
In blissful ignorance.
Oblivious . . . to what we have become . . .
A world that makes no sense.

The world is “Bat Shit Crazy!”
And the lines are being drawn.
They say: “Hey Boy, If you’re one of them, 
You can’t be one of us!”

And once you say: “I’ll get onboard,”
You can’t get off the bus!
Oh God I need a solemn word, 
A voice that I can trust.

By and By, I look into the sun,
But still can’t see the light.
Oh give me strength for what I cannot change.
Lead me through the endless night.

And all the while we drift around the sun
In blissful ignorance.
Oblivious . . . to what we have become . . .
A world that makes no sense.

Thy Kingdom Come,
Thy Will Be Done on Earth,
All we need is a little Heaven . . .
On Earth . . . Right Now.

(Guitar Solo) 

The Chronicles of History, 
Unmanifested Destiny.
The Chaos of Insanity!, 
The Cries of Inhumanity!
Through Unintended Circumstance,
The World is bent on Recompense!
Lament of Unenlightenment.
A Siren Call for Consequence!

Meanwhile . . . We Race Around The Sun . . .
In stark disharmony.
But still the Light commands the endless night,
And Love may set us free.

Thy Kingdom Come,
Thy Will Be Done on Earth,
All we need is a little Heaven . . . 
Right Here, Right Now.

Race Around The Sun *

Has a Celtic vibe to it, due to the G-Modal guitar tuning and a bit of mandolin.

Anthem
Lyrics and Music: Ron Wrolson
Published by ZenSongs Music - ©2014

I have ascended the path on the mountain, 
I have witnessed the view from the top.
I've seen the world through the eyes of a child, 
Know the forces around us won't stop, 
……will not fade, will never vanish….Into Thin Air.

Does the anthem of truth still ring…
when even life and liberty fall into question?,
Will we forget those who fought here before us,
Will we see that their promise be kept?, 
Not to fade, Not to vanish…..Into thin Air.

Guitar Solo

A Shadow of Doubt now cast upon the land,
Who will rise with the stewards of peace?,
Brothers and Sisters, Take hold of the hand,
Until the keepers of time return at last......
to break the lease.
Then we fade, We all vanish…..Into Thin Air.

Mandolin and Guitars (fade and return)

Into Thin Air *

Chasing Shadows
Lyrics and Music: Ron Wrolson
Published by ZenSongs Music - ©2022

Miles from nowhere and losing track. It’s getting dark.
Feeling so far from your home,
Can’t make it back.
Something within you points out the fact, 
“You’re never gonna’ make it alone, 
Forget the past!”

Which way will you turn your head?
As you stand there at the watershed.
No time left to duck and run
The damage already done.

Stop chasing shadows
Throw them all to the wind
As twilight fades into the west,
the stars will come again.

Love finds you, unbinds your heart, gives you wings.
No more room for the things that bring you pain.
Let Peace take you, remake you, unlock your soul.
Round up all those ghosts in the night and let ‘em go.

Which way to turn your head?
You stand there at the watershed.
No time to cut and run
Your journey has just begun.

(Guitar solo/bridge no vocals)

Stop chasing shadows
Throw them all to the wind
As twilight fades into the west,
the stars come back again.

Love finds you, unbinds your heart, gives you wings.
No more need for the things that bring you pain.
Let Peace take you, remake you, unlock your soul.
Round up all those ghosts in the night and let ‘em go.

Which way to turn your head?
You stand there at the watershed.
No time to cut and run
Your journey has just begun.

RW 12/4/22

Chasing Shadows *

Sculptures Of Dazzling Complexity

Starstruck
Lyrics and Music: Ron Wrolson
All Arrangement, Instrumentation, and Engineering: Ron Wrolson
Published by ZenSongs Music - ©2025


Where do I go, what do I do now
that you’ve gone away to play?
Should I sit here drowning in my tears?
You don’t hear me anyway.

You seem so self-assured,
You’re a big star now.
It’s your turn baby.
Six-doored limousines and magazines,
They’ve got you girl,
In between the lines.

Yesterday I saw you on the big screen,
a lover in your arms.
Such a charm!
You called me up to say
you made the big time.
Should I be so unalarmed?

I’ve heard that song before,
You say you’re coming back,
and your heart is in my hands.
Tomorrow will be here and gone,
another empty dawn and just your picture
hangs upon the wall.

Where do I go, what do I do now
that you’ve gone to play L.A.?
Should I sit hear drowning in my tears?
You don’t feel me anyway.

RW 7/14/81

Starstruck*

Songwriter, Guitarist, Keyboardist - From Tacoma Wa.

Chasing Shadows *

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