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Letters To Mama

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On My Terms by LuLu

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Title: "Her Scent"
Verse 1:
I cannot smell her in my dream, in a monochrome scene,
But I see her dance, capering through the air,
Trailing behind her, long flowing hair,
I swear my heart never beat with such intent,
Breathing deep in my sleep, just to catch a scent,
Of this vision sent to torment with fire and despair.
Chorus:
My body burns, yearning for something real,
To feel the softness of a woman, not this cold, hard steel,
I reach to taste her kiss of heavenly bliss,
But her lips fade away as I hold her,
And she slips through the shade,
A phantom in the glades of my mind.
Verse 2:
There I find angels and demons of every kind,
I cannot smell them in my dream, in a monochrome scene,
But they play their roles, evil and good,
Wrestling for my soul, misunderstood.
When it comes to love, they both have their say,
But I’m bent on the intent to follow the way,
To display the good, push the lust aside,
Confide in the love I keep deep inside.
Bridge:
And sing the song of birds that never die,
Knowing if I could hold her head to my shoulder,
My night would be well spent, with no more need to try,
To catch the scent of her hair—
Of freedom in the fresh, cool air.
Chorus:
My body burns, yearning for something real,
To feel the softness of a woman, not this cold, hard steel,
I reach to taste her kiss of heavenly bliss,
But her lips fade away as I hold her,
And she slips through the shade,
A phantom in the glades of my mind.
Outro:
Freedom in the fresh air…
If only I could hold her there.
Freedom in the fresh air…
If only I could hold her there.

Her Scent

Her Scent(HD)

Verse 1:
Our father, which art on earth,
Bastard be thy name,
Thy kingdom is our broken home,
Thine will was done with our mother,
As it was done with so many others.
Chorus:
Give us this day our daily bread,
So that we may eat,
And ask us to forgive you,
As our creditors foreclose about us.
Verse 2:
Leave us no more in turmoil,
But deliver us from poverty,
Our home is your kingdom,
You have the power, and we are your glory,
Forever and ever, amen.
Chorus:
Give us this day our daily bread,
So that we may eat,
And ask us to forgive you,
As our creditors foreclose about us.

Leave us no more in turmoil,
But deliver us from poverty,
Our home is your kingdom,
You have the power, and we are your glory,
Forever and ever, amen.
Chorus:
Give us this day our daily bread,
So that we may eat,
And ask us to forgive you,
As our creditors foreclose about us.(about us)
Bridge:
For thine is the hunger,
And ours is the pain,
In a world you created,
Where your children remain.
Chorus:
Give us this day our daily bread,
So that we may eat,
And ask us to forgive you,
As our creditors foreclose about us.
Outro:
All men, all broken,
Forever in your name.

https://open.spotify.com/track/3DU61w6FpPnqVhsaNO10WU

Bastard

Bastard(HD)

https://open.spotify.com/track/3WmNPnJ9omRbP9MpP6Uwn4

[Verse 1]
Once ‘pon a time, mi feelin’ so blue,
Jah seh, "Shake off di blues, mek dem fly from yuh."
Hear di riddim rise under moonlit skies,
Sit ‘pon di grass while di star dem bright.
Lean back, relax, and hold a tight gyal,
Feeding her sweet blueberry smile, yah.
[Chorus]
Go ketch di blue fish, deep ocean vibes,
Or hike through Blue Ridge, where di spirits thrive.
Sing a tune while di bluebells swing,
Sail ‘pon di ocean, feel di breeze it a sing.
Watch dem blue devil fly weh from di view,
Once ‘pon a time, mi feelin’ blue.
[Verse 2]
Dem blues did heavy, a pull mi dung low,
But joy find mi inna likkle town show.
Under di blue sky, mi tek a deep sigh,
Watch di blue cloud, dem a float an’ pass by.
With bluebird a chirp, mek mi heart start tune,
Dance ‘pon di street under di blue moon.
[Chorus]
Go ketch di blue fish, deep ocean vibes,
Or hike through Blue Ridge, where di spirits thrive.
Sing a tune while di bluebells swing,
Sail ‘pon di ocean, feel di breeze it a sing.
Watch dem blue devil fly weh from di view,
Once ‘pon a time, mi feelin’ blue.
[Bridge]
Let di blues fade like dream a last night,
Ride di wave, everyt’ing it a go bright.
Every shade a blue a bring someting true,
From sky to sea, straight from mi to you.
[Final Chorus]
Go ketch di blue fish, deep ocean vibes,
Or hike through Blue Ridge, where di spirits thrive.
Sing a tune while di bluebells swing,
Sail ‘pon di ocean, feel di breeze it a sing.
Watch dem blue devil fly weh from di view,
Once ‘pon a time, mi feelin’ blue.
[Outro]
Now di blues done gone, mi brand new,
Once ‘pon a time, mi feelin’ blue.
BOOM!
Now di blues done gone, mi brand new
Once ‘pon a time, mi feelin’ blue
Now di blues done gone, mi brand new
Once ‘pon a time, mi feelin’ blue

Feelin Blu(HD)

https://open.spotify.com/track/1ibZ76ts3Wfc2QROUDmYZS

VERSE 1
A cold breeze blow, rain a fall dat night,
Lightning flash, di sky bright wid thunder fright.
Hurricane a move, bring terror in flight,
Everybody run, dem seek shelter fi di fight.
Di wind rip tru’, destroy all weh it find,
Flood tek mi loved ones, left pain behind.
Count di heartache? Mi cyaan seh no more,
Faces drown deep inna fear’s cold core.
CHORUS
Inna di eye a di storm, mi blind an’ lost,
Never see di wreckage, never see di cost.
Broken hearts an’ trust weh mash up, bust,
Swept away inna di cloud a dust.
Inna di eye a di storm, mi lose control,
Now mi feel di damage pon mi soul.
VERSE 2
Di calm before di storm, it sweet, it kind,
Betrayal hide behind di warmth, mi find.
Promise bruk, left wi so far behind,
Pain shine bright inna everybody mind.
When di winds done pass, di sky still gray,
Mi stand alone, face di tings mi betray.
Di gentle calm, it lead mi astray,
Nowhere fi hide, mi monster, mi pay.
CHORUS
Inna di eye a di storm, mi blind an’ lost,
Never see di wreckage, never see di cost.
Broken hearts an’ trust weh mash up, bust,
Swept away inna di cloud a dust.
Inna di eye a di storm, mi lose control,
Now mi feel di damage pon mi soul.
BRIDGE
Mi sober up from di madness inside,
Look back pon di mess weh mi cyaan hide.
Pieces scatter like leaves inna di wind,
Haunted every day by di storm within.
Now mi see it clear, di price mi pay,
Di storm was mi, no excuse fi seh.
FINAL CHORUS
Inna di eye a di storm, mi blind an’ lost,
Never see di wreckage, never see di cost.
Broken hearts an’ trust weh mash up, bust,
Swept away inna di cloud a dust.
Inna di eye a di storm, mi lose control,
Now mi feel di damage pon mi soul.
OUTRO
Now mi feel di damage pon mi soul,
Di storm was mi, but mi tek back control.

Storm(HD)

https://open.spotify.com/track/4QQlJnVm4nDkSUPhR8FTkW

VERSE 1
Di mood is set, candlelight dim an’ slow,
Come rest yuh heart, leave di stress, let it go.
Pull back di curtain, let di moonlight glow,
Pon yuh face, mi see di smile mek mi know.
CHORUS
Yuh body twist pon di soft fur spread,
Mi lips explore, mi words live in yuh head.
Yuh moan so sweet, like music weh play,
Mi ignite di fire weh blaze till day.
VERSE 2
Yuh skin get warm under mi tender touch,
Wine spill an’ cream mix wid love so much.
Yuh heart a race, yuh never feel dis high,
Close yuh eyes, mi love, let mi tek yuh sky.
CHORUS
Yuh body twist pon di soft fur spread,
Mi lips explore, mi words live in yuh head.
Yuh moan so sweet, like music weh play,
Mi ignite di fire weh blaze till day.
BRIDGE
Mek di night long, let passion free,
Every breath, every kiss, feel di ecstasy.
Moonlight dance pon we bodies tight,
Dis love eternal under di firelight.
CHORUS
Yuh body twist pon di soft fur spread,
Mi lips explore, mi words live in yuh head.
Yuh moan so sweet, like music weh play,
Mi ignite di fire weh blaze till day.
OUTRO
Close yuh eyes, let mi be yuh dream,
Under di firelight, where our souls gleam.

Under the Firelight(HD)

(Verse 1)
Now dat yuh love gone, mi full up wid regret,
Di words weh mi miss, mi cyan forget.
Mi try fi hear yuh voice inna di breeze,
But it fade weh fast, like whispers ease.
Mi miss yuh sweet lips, tender an’ warm,
Di way yuh move, yuh charm did calm.
Shoulda hold yuh tight, neva mek yuh stray,
But now yuh love gone, mi haffi pay.
(Chorus)
Now dat yuh love gone, mi heart a feel di pain,
Mi bawl out loud, tears a fall like rain.
If mi did know di worth weh mi did have,
Maybe yuh still deh yah, mi one true love.
Now dat yuh love gone, mi cyan mek it right,
Wishing mi coulda love yuh more, every night.
(Verse 2)
Shoulda touch yuh skin, feel yuh warmth again,
Every moment sweet, mi shoulda tek di strain.
If mi words did soft, like a calm sea breeze,
Maybe yuh heart woulda still find ease.
Now mi deh yah cold, like di evening dew,
Missing di fire yuh bring mi through.
(Chorus)
Now dat yuh love gone, mi heart a feel di pain,
Mi bawl out loud, tears a fall like rain.
If mi did know di worth weh mi did have,
Maybe yuh still deh yah, mi one true love.
Now dat yuh love gone, mi cyan mek it right,
Wishing mi coulda love yuh more, every night.
(Bridge)
If mi love did burn strong, like di rising sun,
Maybe yuh woulda stay, yuh wouldn't run.
But now mi face di truth, mi stand alone,
Yuh love slip away, mi cyan call it home.
(Final Chorus)
Now dat yuh love gone, mi heart a feel di pain,
Mi bawl out loud, tears a fall like rain.
If mi did know di worth weh mi did have,
Maybe yuh still deh yah, mi one true love.
Now dat yuh love gone, mi cyan mek it right,
Wishing mi coulda love yuh more, every night.
(Outro)
Now dat yuh love gone, mi heart still a mourn,
Mi wonder weh mi go wrong, mi soul so torn.

love is gone(HD)

https://open.spotify.com/track/1yCNYNXCUIkMbFQ9PB7kwq

VERSE 1
Wha’ sweet whispers mi hear ‘bout mi ear?
Echoes ripple soft, like love mi share.
Water drip from di cliffs like falling tear,
Tall rocks stand strong, like knights weh care.
CHORUS
Mama Earth nah bow, she strong, she tall,
Moonlight serenade, she hear it all.
Wave afta wave try fi break her wall,
But di stars guide her through di night’s dancehall.
VERSE 2
Her lonely heart blue at night, yet serene,
She loyal to di sun, her king supreme.
She bear fine fruits, fi nourish his dream,
Offer oceans wide, her love supreme.
CHORUS
Mama Earth nah bow, she strong, she tall,
Moonlight serenade, she hear it all.
Wave afta wave try fi break her wall,
But di stars guide her through di night’s dancehall.
BRIDGE
Watch di sun fly, him kiss di moon goodnight,
Him leave her glowing in silver light.
Dem love eternal, beyond di time,
Nature’s rhythm, di cosmic design.
CHORUS
Mama Earth nah bow, she strong, she tall,
Moonlight serenade, she hear it all.
Wave afta wave try fi break her wall,
But di stars guide her through di night’s dancehall.
OUTRO
Sweet whispers drift ‘pon di twilight breeze,
In di dance of three, where truth brings peace.

Sweet whispers drift ‘pon di twilight breeze,
In di dance of three, where truth brings peace.

Mama Earth(HD)

https://open.spotify.com/album/2wCZXoPWQC8UtMJnImVMca

[Verse 1]
Infatuating love compared to none
Eternal rainbow blooms before the rain
Come sit and let me feed you grapes by one
And sip a sparkling glass of crisp champagne!
[Pre-Chorus]
A scented candle dances by the way
Exhilarating flame, smooth as pearls are,
Come rest where satin blossom petals lay,
Let me hold you close beneath the evening star!
[Chorus]
Underneath the evening star, we shine so bright
Feel the rhythm of our hearts through the night
Wrapped in satin dreams, just you and me
Our love's the melody of eternity
 "Ooh, baby, just you and me..."
[Verse 2]
The moon is full, with love it lights this night
A beacon of the promise not forgot
The day we fell in love at love's first sight
We laid and talked of dreams and dreamed a lot!
[Pre-Chorus]
I promised to console, ease all your troubles
Indulge in bubble baths and champagne bubbles
"Oh, baby, let me ease your mind..."
[Chorus]
Underneath the evening star, we shine so bright
Feel the rhythm of our hearts through the night
Wrapped in satin dreams, just you and me
Our love's the melody of eternity
 "Shine for me, baby..."
[Bridge]
Let the night be endless, let's freeze this time
The universe is ours, and you're only mine
Sparkling champagne kisses, love divine
We'll write our names among the stars that shine
 "Write it in the sky... forever you and I..."
[Chorus]
Underneath the evening star, we shine so bright
Feel the rhythm of our hearts through the night
Wrapped in satin dreams, just you and me
Our love's the melody of eternity
 "Oh, , baby... ooh, tonight..."
[Outro]
An evening star, guiding love's way (yeah, yeah)
I'll love you more with every day (ooh)
Forever's not enough, but it’s a start
To hold you beneath that evening star...
 "Forever and always, baby... just you and me, shining bright..."

Below is the original sonnet published on Amazon: It was reworked to make a music track: Thanks for listening:
An Evening Star

Infatuating love compared to none
Eternal rainbow blooms before the rain
Come sit and let me feed you grapes by one
And sip a sparkling glass of crisp champagne!
A scented candle dances by the way
Exhilarating flame smooth as pearls are
Come sleep where satin blossom petals lay
I wish to gaze upon an evening star!
The moon is full with beaming love this night
A light that bares a promise not forgot
The day we fell in love at loves first sight
We laid and talked of dreams and dreamed a lot!
               I promised to console be all that troubles
               Indulging bubble baths and champagne bubbles!

Evening Star(HD)

[Intro] 
Mmm…
Fire’s lit…
Moonlight on your skin…
Lay back, let me take my time with you…
Mmmm Mm Mm
[Verse 1] 
By the fire, the room’s set right (Uh-huh…)
Candles flicker, shadows dance in the light (Yeah…)
Pull back the drapes, let the moon drip down
Silver beams paint your body in a silky gown (Damn…)
Your breath slow, but your heart beat wild (Boom…)
I see that glow behind your wicked smile (Mmm…)
Majestic furs, your skin so plush
Trembling thighs beg for my touch (You want it?)
[Pre-Chorus] 
Satin sheets, whipping cream (Drip, drip...)
Wine spills where your lips should be (Sip, sip...)
You never knew your heart could race like this (Like this...)
Close your eyes, let me be your dream (Mmm...)
 "Damn baby… so sweet, so soft…"
[Chorus] 
Ooooh, let me take you there (Take you there, take you there, yeah, yeah...)
Let my hands explore, let your soul lay bare (Mmm, just feel me...)
Our bodies melt in heat, slow motion scene (Ohhh, so deep, so deep...)
Close your eyes, let me be your dream (Let me be your dream, baby...)
 "Mmm… ride the rhythm, love…"
[Verse 2] 
Your fingers clutch, nails dig in
Tongue traces paths over burning skin (Mmm… yeah...)
Your hips roll slow, whispering my name
You taste like honey, sweet and untamed (Drip, drip…)
You want control? Baby, take your time
Tell me what you need, read between the lines (Say it…)
Or let me guide you, body to mind
Deeper than lust, souls intertwine (Ooooh…)
 "Yeah…"
[Bridge] 
Shhh… let the fire take control (Mmm, let it burn…)
Lose yourself in my rhythm and flow (Slow it down, yeah…)
No more space, no more time, just you and me (Oh, just you and me, baby...)
Wrapped in passion, lost in ecstasy (Oooh yeah…)
 "Mmm, you like that? Let me hear you say it..."
[Chorus] 
Ooooh, let me take you there (Take you there, take you there, yeah...)
Let my hands explore, let your soul lay bare (Mmm, just feel me...)
Our bodies melt in heat, slow motion scene ( so deep, so deep...)
Close your eyes, let me be your dream 
"Damn, so smooth… so right...")
[Outro] 
Lay back, let me trace your spine (Mmm… feel that?)
Let my words drip down like wine (Yeah…)
Close your eyes, just breathe me in (Shhh… I’m right here...)
Tonight, baby, let the dream begin…

Fire's Lit(HD)

(Hook)
No escaping—barbed wire, cold steel gates,
C.O.'s on the tower, watchin’ every move I make.
Ain't no copters, ain't no wings, no sky—
Just a cage full of killers where your hope come to die.
(Verse 1)
Concrete jungle, razor wire high,
Watchdogs on patrol, scope locked on my life.
Cells like tombs, ain't no space to breathe,
Every step that I take got the chains on my feet.
Guards like archers, perched, ready to snipe,
One wrong move, they gon’ read me my rites.
Ain't no fairy tales, no escape through the night,
Just a yard full of lifers with no end in sight.
(Hook)
No escaping—barbed wire, cold steel gates,
C.O.'s on the tower, watchin’ every move I make.
Ain't no copters, ain't no wings, no sky—
Just a cage full of killers where your hope come to die.
(Verse 2)
Got a shank for protection, cuz trust don't exist,
Every eye sizing up, tryna mark me for a hit.
OGs lay the law, gotta stick to the script,
One step outta line and your name on a list.
Seen brothers take flight, think they touching the clouds,
But them bullets in they back got ‘em stuck in the ground.
A thousand questions, but only one reply—
Why the f* I ain't got wings so I can fly?**
(Bridge)
No way out, no freedom call,
Just concrete walls and demons stalk.
The reaper lurks, the time stands still,
In a world where they break your will.

No escaping, locked in chains,
Convict Nation, feel my pain.
No escaping, this my fate,
Another lost soul in a cage, no escape.

(Hook)
No escaping—barbed wire, cold steel gates,
C.O.'s on the tower, watchin’ every move I make.
Ain't no copters, ain't no wings, no sky—
Just a cage full of killers where your hope come to die.

(Outro – Spoken Verse)
"Ayo... listen.
Ain’t no need to escape, man, time gon’ tick.
One day these walls gon’ fade like mist.
But right now? This just how it feel.
Like I'm trapped in a war with no sword, no shield.
The bars don’t break, the nights run cold,
Every day’s a battle just to keep my soul.
But I ain’t runnin’—nah, I stand tall.
I’ll walk out that gate when the law make the call.
Till then, I just breathe, I just wait,
Ain't no fairytale, just a twist of fate.
So don’t judge me if I talk that real…
This ain’t no dream—this just how it feel."

No Escape(HD)

[Intro:]female
Oh, the blood-red moon…
It shines for love gone too soon…
[Verse 1]male
I dreamed of a blood-red moon tonight,
Filling the air with a shadowed light.
Its blushing face, when true love fades,
One heart breaks, while the other strays.
Perched on a limb, the dove softly cries,
Its gentle coo mourning love's goodbyes.
Two souls destined for eternal bliss,
But fate chose her, the one I miss.
[Chorus]male
Under the blood-red moon, we said goodbye,
A love so deep, it made angels cry.
Her wings took flight, I let her go,
Now my soul is lost in sorrow.
[Verse 2]male
In the heavens above, I heard them sing,
Mending her heart, restoring her wings.
But I’m left wondering which one she could be,
The angel who once gave her love to me.
Awoke to find the truth so clear,
She was my angel, no longer here.
Her love slipped through these trembling hands,
Left me haunted in this desolate land.
[Bridge:]male
Out of the clouds, the reaper rides,
Watching me stumble, I can’t hide.
I gave her my heart, but it slipped away,
Now the blood-red moon begins to fade.
"Fade away, fade away, yeah…"
[Chorus]male
Under the blood-red moon, we said goodbye,
A love so deep, it made angels cry.
Her wings took flight, I let her go,
Now my soul is lost in sorrow.
[Outro:]
To have held an angel, a gift divine,
But the blood-red moon marks what was never mine.
 Never mine…

When Angels Cry(HD)

ALBUM, Confinement: https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/confinement

They think they can count me out,
even though I got no clout,
Hear my voice, hear me shout!
Alone I stand, alone I rise,
The prize in my eyes as clear as the stars in the skies,
Relentless to the end, I’m here to win,
Down, the rugged road to riches,
with no help from any of you bitches.
Down, the rugged road, struggle is all I’ve known,
I take risk with my heart on my sleeve,
while you’re afraid to step from your safe place.
Chorus:
I rise, I grind, never lay down,
Through the pain, through the dirt, I claim my crown.
No handouts, no favors, I pave the way,
Rugged road to riches, ain’t no time to play.
I embrace the storm, no fear in my face,
I’m the fire that blazes, you can’t erase,
I chase dreams while you settle for sleep,
You count sheep, I’m counting steps that run deep.
Chorus:
I rise, I grind, never lay down,
Through the pain, through the dirt, I claim my crown.
No handouts, no favors, I pave the way,
Rugged road to riches, ain’t no time to play.
Every scar on my skin tells the story I own,
Never back down, I built this on my own,
From the dirt to the throne, I stand tall,
I may stumble, but I never fall.
I’m grinding through the struggle, no shortcuts,
Turn my losses to lessons, I'm tough as guts,
The world’s cold, but I’m burning inside,
I’m a lion on the hunt, no fear in my pride.
Bridge:
They tried to break me, but I rise above,
Every hit, every scar, made me tough.
I walk this path, no turning back,
I bear the weight, but I stay on track.
Through the fire, I rise from the ashes,
No regrets, just lessons in flashes.


Chorus:
I rise, I grind, never lay down,
Through the pain, through the dirt, I claim my crown.
No handouts, no favors, I pave the way,
Rugged road to riches, ain’t no time to play.

I embrace the storm, no fear in my face,
I’m the fire that blazes, you can’t erase,
I chase dreams while you settle for sleep,
You count sheep, I’m counting steps that run deep.

Every scar on my skin tells the story I own,
Never back down, I built this on my own,
From the dirt to the throne, I stand tall,
I may stumble, but I never fall.

Every scar on my skin tells the story I own,
Never back down, I built this on my own,
From the dirt to the throne, I stand tall,
I may stumble, but I never fall.

Every scar on my skin tells the story I own,
Never back down, I built this on my own,
From the dirt to the throne, I stand tall,
I may stumble, but I never fall.

I'll RISE

Very Personal song to Me, about Sexual Child ABUSE!
Those fighting fires born noblesse oblige
 are hero’s born to rescue helpless lives!
We are the Strong!
---"Stop The Abuse"
You too Can be A Fire Fighter!
Verse 1:
My Rage, ignites like storms of fume and fire
A blaze that scorched me young at nine
Its fury spread, a trauma that won’t tire
Consuming all the hopes and dreams of mine.

Pre-Chorus:
The scars run deep, they're more than skin can show
And every night, I’m haunted by the past
But through the pain, I found the strength to grow
No longer trapped, I’ve found my peace at last.

Chorus:
Ladder 9, I rise above the flame
To shield the broken, to ease their pain
I fight the fire that burns in secret lives
Ladder 9, where hope survives.

Verse 2:
The flames return, but I’m no longer weak
I stand for those who suffer in the dark
For every soul who’s lost and afraid to speak
I’m there to light the way and leave a mark.

Pre-Chorus:
The fire raged, but I became the cure
For all the silent screams and quiet cries
Now with each step, my mission’s strong and pure
To pull the hurting from their heavy skies.

Chorus:
Ladder 9, I rise above the flame
To shield the broken, to ease their pain
I fight the fire that burns in secret lives
Ladder 9, where hope survives.

Bridge:
The battle rages, but I’ve found my role
To heal the pain, to help the wounded soul
A hero born from where the darkness grew
I fight for them, for all I never knew.

Chorus:
Ladder 9, I rise above the flame
To shield the broken, to ease their pain
I fight the fire that burns in secret lives
Ladder 9, where hope survives.

The battle rages, but I’ve found my role
To heal the pain, to help the wounded soul
A hero born from where the darkness grew
I fight for them, for all I never knew.

Ladder 9, I rise above the flame
To shield the broken, to ease their pain
I fight the fire that burns in secret lives
Ladder 9, where hope survives.
Ladder 9, where hope survives.

Letters to Mama

Ladder 9

Ladder 9(HD)

From the ALBUM "Letters to Mama" Featuring Gail Gatling. soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/letters-to-mama

Verse 1:
If He died to cleanse the stains we wear,
Why must we still bow in prayer?
If angels guard the righteous path,
Then why do they watch as the innocent pass?
Pre-Chorus:
Does heaven wait or just pretend,
While preachers preach and thieves ascend?
If mercy flows from sacred hands,
Why does it slip like shifting sand?
Chorus:
Why does God hide while the truth goes untold?
Is hell so hot ‘cause His heart is so cold?
Must children suffer to earn their wings,
Or is the womb unclean from the weight of sin?
Verse 2:
They speak of love but deal in chains,
Sell their grace, baptize in pain.
A silver tongue, a crimson stain,
Builds a kingdom forged in shame.
Verse 3:
They carve their laws in blood and stone,
Yet break them all behind the throne.
They sell salvation, hoard their gold,
While widows starve and orphans grow old.
Bridge:
Was it lust or was it fate,
That made the garden rot with hate?
But what sin left Him so unforgiving,
For roses and apples were never worth killing.
Final Chorus:
Why does God hide while the truth goes untold?
Is hell so hot ‘cause His heart is so cold?
What curse was written in blood so deep,
That even the faithful are buried in grief?

Apples & Roses

Apples & Roses-spoken(HD)

Verse 1:
Compassion and burning passion,
Colliding in chaotic fashion.
Because love, it’s never lasting,
Brings us to our final bastion.
Pre-Chorus:
Love and hate, they iterate,
A cycle we can’t recreate.
A broken heart regenerates,
But a scorned soul obliterates!
Chorus:
So why not fall in love with chocolate?
Eat all you crave, let’s forget the regret.
Savor the sweet, drown out the pain,
Love’s bitter sting melts in cocoa’s rain.
Verse 2:
Love burns bright, then fades to ash,
A fleeting spark, a fiery crash.
Hate lingers like a bitter taste,
But chocolate heals what’s laid to waste.
Pre-Chorus:
Love and hate, they both relate,
To moments we exaggerate.
A broken heart can heal again,
But chocolate soothes the deepest pain.
Chorus:
So why not fall in love with chocolate?
Eat all you crave, let’s forget the regret.
Savor the sweet, drown out the pain,
Love’s bitter sting melts in cocoa’s rain.
Bridge:
Forget the fights, the endless debates,
Trade heartache for brownies on plates.
Dark or light, there’s no debate,
Chocolate love is never late.
Chorus:
So why not fall in love with chocolate?
Eat all you crave, let’s forget the regret.
Savor the sweet, drown out the pain,
Love’s bitter sting melts in cocoa’s rain.
Forget the fights, the endless debates,
Trade heartache for brownies on plates.
Dark or light, there’s no debate,
Chocolate love is never late.
Outro:
Compassion fades, but chocolate stays,
In every bite, a sweeter haze.
So here’s the truth we won’t forget:
Chocolate never breaks your heart—yet.

love and chocolate(HD)

From the ALBUM "Letters to Mama" Featuring Gail Gatling. https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/letters-to-mama
https://open.spotify.com/track/6rUZQ2YLgseaBPAgGRqBBY

"I was a victim… but I ain’t one no more."
Verse 1:
I walked through fire, I bathed in pain,
Learned to fight so I’d never feel it again.
They cut me down, they tore me apart,
But they ain't never gonna break my heart.
Chorus:
Sons of vengeance, we rise, we stand,
No more victims, we take command.
We wear our scars like battle lines,
We ain't afraid—this war is mine.
Verse 2:
No more shadows in my bed,
No more nightmares in my head.
I found my strength, I forged my steel,
Mama, I learned how to heal.
Bridge 
You can’t kill what won’t lay down,
I ain’t running, I own this ground.
Chorus:
Sons of vengeance, we rise, we stand,
No more victims, we take command.
We wear our scars like battle lines,
We ain't afraid—this war is mine.
Outro 
"I was broken… now I'm unbreakable."

Sons of Vengence

Sons of Vengeance(HD)

From the ALBUM "Letters to Mama" Featuring Gail Gatling. https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/letters-to-mama

"If love’s a fight, then I’ve been knocked down too many times…"
Verse 1:
I took every hit, I braced for pain,
Thought love was just another game.
But bruises fade and hearts can mend,
Mama, I found love that won’t pretend.
Chorus:
Love ain’t war, it ain’t a fight,
It don’t leave scars, it feels just right.
No fists, no screams, just arms open wide,
Love’s the place where I don’t have to hide.
Verse 2:
I ain't a soldier in this game no more,
I ain't fightin’ just to keep the score.
Love ain't pain, love ain't shame,
It’s soft, it’s strong, it knows my name.
Bridge 
I built my walls, I held my ground,
But love don’t fight—it just sticks around.
Outro 
"Mama, I found what we never had… and I ain’t lettin’ go."
"Mama, I found what we never had… and I ain’t lettin’ go."

Love Ain’t War(HD)

From the ALBUM "Letters to Mama" Featuring Gail Gatling. https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/letters-to-mama

"I look in the mirror… and all I see is fire."
Verse 1:
My hands shake, my jaw stays tight,
Every joke, every slight, sparks a fight.
A cyclone turns inside my head,
Mama, I’m alive, but I ain't left the dead.
Chorus:
I got a war inside, a battle I fight,
Fists clenched, ready every night.
Walls built high, shields held strong,
If I don’t fight back, I won’t last long.
Verse 2:
I carry the weight of ghosts unseen,
Venom in my blood, rage in between.
But I won’t let the past be my chains,
I’ll break free, rewrite my name
oh,oh,oh,oh,
oh,oh,oh,oh
oh,oh,oh,oh
oh,oh,oh,oh
Bridge 
I ain't what hurt me—I am what I choose,
And I choose to win, not to lose.
Outro 
"The war ain't over... but I know who I am."
"The war ain't over... but I know who I am."
oh,oh,oh,oh,
oh,oh,oh,oh
oh,oh,oh,oh
oh,oh,oh,oh

The War Inside

The War Inside(HD)

From the ALBUM "Letters to Mama" Featuring Gail Gatling. https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/letters-to-mama

"Mama, I never got to tell you everything I felt. But this is for you..."
Verse 1:
From your womb, you gave me life,
Through the struggle, through the strife.
You held me close when the world felt cold,
Said, “Baby, be strong, let your heart be bold.”
Chorus:
From your womb, you gave me light,
Through the fire, through the fight,
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust,
Through it all, you loved all of us.
Verse 2:
Your rules were rough, your love was tough,
Sometimes it hurt, but it was enough.
You prayed to God with whiskey breath,
Cried out loud, Loving your best.
Bridge 
I ran so far, I ran so fast,
Tried to escape the shadows past.
But no matter where, no matter when,
Mama, your voice calls me back again.
Chorus:
From your womb, you gave me light,
Through the fire, through the fight,
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust,
Through it all, you loved all of us.
Outro (Soft & Fading Out):
"Mama, I know now, you gave all you could…"

"Mama, I know now, you gave all you could…"

From Your Womb

From Your Womb(HD)

From the ALBUM "Letters to Mama" Featuring Gail Gatling. https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/letters-to-mama

"Mama, you showed us the way to Heaven, where our Father and the Angels live… but so help me Mother his abandonment of us, is so hard to forgive."
Verse 1:
You showed us the way to the angels above,
Sang us to sleep with a mother’s love.
But Mama, no matter how hard you tried,
Some wounds don’t heal, some tears don’t dry.
Chorus:
He walked away, left us in the rain,
Mama, how do I forgive this pain?
You held us tight, said, “It’s all right,”
But I still wake up crying at night.
Verse 2:
us kids needed a man to teach us the way,
How to be strong, how to stand and stay.
But I found my strength in the love you gave,
Mama, you showed me how to be brave.
Bridge 
I swore I’d never be like him, never walk out the door,
But love taught me better—I’ll never be like him.
Outro 
"Mama, I know you tried… and I finally let go of Daddy’s goodbye."
"Mama, I know you tried… and I finally let go of Daddy’s goodbye."

Daddy's Good-bye

Daddy's Goodbye(HD)

From the ALBUM "Letters to Mama" Featuring Gail Gatling. https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/letters-to-mama

"I didn’t ask to leave, I didn’t have a choice… but love still came for me." 

Verse 1: 
They took me from the mountains, where the Blue Ridge meets the sky, 
West Virginia whispered, but I couldn't say goodbye. 
A stranger's hand pulled me far, down a road I didn't choose, 
Left behind the ones I loved, with nothing left to lose. 

Instrumental (Steel Guitar)

Verse 2: 
Mama packed that ol' Pinto, with three boys by her side,
Chased the sun across the states, through every tear she cried.
I was lost in Texas, feeling scared and all alone, 
But love was racing toward me, bringing me back home. 
Chorus: 
We moved to Texas, made it our own, 
Through the pain and the miles, love still shone. 
From the plains to the hills, they never let me go, 
They found me in Texas, now I finally know. 
Verse 3: 
The road was long and dusty, but they never turned around,
 Through deserts and through heartache, they searched until I was found.
 We built a life from nothing, under that Texas sun, 
What was taken, love reclaimed—our family made us one. 
Chorus: 
We moved to Texas, made it our own, 
Through the pain and the miles, love still shone.
From the plains to the hills, they never let me go,
They found me in Texas, now I finally know. 
Bridge 
Now the stars shine brighter, in that big Texas sky, 
They never stopped believing, they never said goodbye. 
The Pinto’s just a memory, but love will never fade, 
Texas gave me family, in those sweet southern shades. 
Chorus 
We moved to Texas, made it our own, 
Through the pain and the miles, love still shone. 
From the plains to the hills, they never let me go, 
They found me in Texas, now I finally know.
 Outro 
 "Mama, you found me… and I finally found my way home."

Chasing Texas

Chasing Texas(HD)

From the ALBUM "Letters to Mama" Featuring Gail Gatling. soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/letters-to-mama

"Get me another beer you little brat."
Verse 1:
"Whose daddy is this, this sick Fuckin twist?"
Sitting there drunk, clenched-up fist.
Eyes all over me, a predator's grin,
A monster wrapped in a man's skin.
Chorus:
You were supposed to protect, supposed to stand tall,
But Mama, you let the devils in our halls.
Whose daddy is this? Whose child will he take?
Too late to save us, too late to wake.
Verse 2:
we were just kids, with clenched up lips,
Prayed to God, but He must've missed.
The shadows crept, the walls stayed thin,
Mama, you drank while the demons crept in.
Bridge 
Lord, my soul's been stained with fear,
I begged for a savior, but none appeared.
Whose daddy is this? Who’s left to protect?
were just kids, so lost in regret.
Chorus 
You were supposed to protect, supposed to stand tall,
But Mama, you let the devils in our halls.
Whose daddy is this? Whose child will he take?
Too late to save us, too late to wake.
Outro 
"Whose daddy is this...?"
"Whose daddy is this...?"
"Whose daddy is this...?"
This sick fucking twist!
Sitting there drunk, clenched-up fist.
Eyes all over me, a predator's grin,
Eyes all over me, a predator's grin,
Eyes all over me, a predator's grin

Who's Daddy is This?

Who's Daddy is This(HD)

From the ALBUM "Letters to Mama" Featuring Gail Gatling. soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/letters-to-mama

(Verse 1)
 I remember back when, in that little house on the hill, 
Barefoot in the backyard, chasing time to stand still. 
Wiffle ball flying in the corn fields, summer nights so sweet, 
Climbing those mountains, feeling so free. 
(Pre-Chorus) 
We had nothing but we had it all, 
Didn’t need much, just a tree to climb tall. 
(Chorus) 
Way back when, life was simple and good, 
Running through the fields like a wild child would. 
Catching fireflies, watching stars burn bright, 
Holding on to every memory tight. 
(Verse 2) 
We’d sled down the hills, laughing all the way, 
Mama made ice cream from the snow where we played. 
Long walks to the school bus, hand in hand, 
Every stranger felt like a lifelong friend. 
(Pre-Chorus) 
Didn’t have worries, didn’t know fear, 
All I needed was right here. 
(Chorus) 
Way back when, life was simple and good,
 Running through the fields like a wild child would. 
Catching fireflies, watching stars burn bright, 
Holding on to every memory tight. 
(Bridge) 
Now the world spins fast and the days move on, 
But I still hear that old front porch song. 
If I could go back, I’d do it all again, 
Oh, take me back to way back when. 
(Chorus) 
Way back when, life was simple and good, 
Running through the fields like a wild child would. 
Catching fireflies, watching stars burn bright, 
Holding on to every memory tight. 
(Outro) 
I remember back when… 
oh, I remember still, 
That little house on the hill.

Lettes to Mama

Way back When

Way Back When(HD)

"Man, I used to hate hearing this… but now I get it."
*"Mama wasn’t playin’!"
Verse 1
"Clean your room, or you can’t go play!" (“Aww, come on now!”)
I’d stomp my feet, roll my eyes, walk away. (“Yeah, you know I did.”)
Didn’t know then what I see today,
You just wanted us close, didn’t want us to stray. (“Mmm, I hear ya now.”)
Chorus 
Clean your room, pick up your toys, (“Pick it up now!”)
"Don’t backtalk, mind your tone!" (“You heard her!”)
Now I hear your words when I raise my own,
Mama, I see it now, even though you’re gone. (“Yeah, I see it now…”)
Verse 2
Taught us to cook, taught us to sew, (“Stitch it up now!”)
Taught us to pray, taught us to grow. (“Say Amen!”)
Behind the yelling, behind the rules,
Was a mother’s love, we were just young fools. (“Didn’t get it back then…”)
Chorus 
Clean your room, pick up your toys, (“Pick it up now!”)
"Don’t backtalk, mind your tone!" (“Yes ma'am!”)
Now I hear your words when I raise my own,
Mama, I see it now, even though you’re gone. (“Yeah, I feel it now…”)
Bridge 
I swore I’d never be like you, (“Ain’t that somethin’?”)
Now I sound just like you do. (“Guess what, Mama…”)
Funny how time makes the past so clear, (“Real clear…”)
Mama, I wish you were still here. 
Chorus
Clean your room, pick up your toys, (“Pick it up now!”)
"Don’t backtalk, mind your tone!" (“You better listen now!”)
Now I hear your words when I raise my own,
Mama, I see it now, even though you’re gone. (“Yeah, I see it now…”)
Outro

Clean Your Room

Clean Your Room(HD)

https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/lulu-attitude
Wrote this one about my wife...She got a Massive attitude, lol!
but Damn she so cute to me!
[Verse] 
Feelin' a lil' extra today 
Throwin' shade and I'm here to stay 
So in love with me and myself 
Talk your shit 'cause it boosts my health 
[Pre-Chorus] 
If you don't like it You can leave 
Narcissistic tendencies 
But what a pretty view from up here 
Tellin' you I can't help but be me 
[Chorus] 
I'm to cute I'm so fcking cute Bch 
I'm so fcking cute 
Attitude corrosive 
But I'm so fcking cute 
But I'm so fcking cute 
[Verse] 
Lovin' this dynamic right here
Where you keep me so insecure
Do me wrong, Then you say you care
It be workin' Yeah That's for sure 
[Pre-Chorus] 
Why do I put up with it? 
Hmm 'Cause you're so fine, 
I can't quit 
Yeah 
And you got some really nice hair 
Tellin' you I can't help but be here 
[Chorus] 
I'm to cute I'm to fcking cute Bch 
I'm so fcking cute 
Attitude corrosive 
But I'm to fcking cute 
I'm to frkin cute bch I'm to fcking cute 
Attitude corrosive 
But I'm to fcking cute
[Verse] 
La la la la la la la la la la 
La la la la la la la lala la 
La la la la la la la lala la 
La la la la la la la la la la 
I'm to fvcking cute Bch I'm to fvcking cute 
Attitude corrosive 
But I'm to fvcking cute (fvcking cute, fvcking cute
fvcking cute, fvcking cute, fvcking cute,so fvcking cute,fvcking cute,fvcking cute) 
[Verse 2] 
Vibe like I'm Cyndi Lauper Cherry on top 
And the whipped cream gotcha 
Haters get to watching
Do it for the clout 
And the clicks And the follows 
I'm the sugar in your coffee 
The Matty in your Healy 
The acid in your raindrops 
You're a natural aphrodisiac 
[Chorus] 
I'm to fvcking cute Bch, bch I'm to fvcking cute 
Attitude corrosive 
But I'm to fvcking cute ( fvcking cute, fvcking cute) 
( fvcking cute, so fvcking cute,fvcking cute,fvcking cute)  
[Verse 3] 
Oh There she go There she go 
All she needs is a phone 
She like to be alone 
She think her mind is gold 
There she go There she go 
All she needs is a phone 
She like to be alone 
She think her mind is gold 
[Verse 4] 
No I don't look good Bch 
I look great 
They don't understand So they gotta hate 
All the girls love me I'm like anime 
If you don't want no problems 
Then stay out my way 
Vibe like Cyndi Lauper 
Cherry on top 
And the whipped cream gotcha 
Haters get to watching Do it for the clout 
And the clicks And the follows 
[Chorus] 
I'm to fvcking cute Bch I'm so fvcking cute 
Attitude corrosive 
But I'm to fvcking cute (to fvcking cute,

Im Too Cute(HD)

https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/lulu-attitude
Queen of my World
[Verse] 
I strut down the street in my sky-high heels 
Every little look gives me all the feels 
They stop and stare yeah they know my name 
I play their hearts like a perfect game 
[Verse 2] 
My lips a shade that stops the show 
Confidence dripping everywhere I go 
Snap a selfie Oh I'm feeling divine 
Living this life like each second is mine 
[Chorus] 
I’m the queen of my world Can't you see 
Got a crown made of fire naturally 
Kiss the boys Wave goodbye oh so sly 
I’m the spark in their dark That's why they try 
[Verse 3] 
Heartbreak bracelets strung on my wrist 
No regrets from the ones that I kissed 
Mirror tells me I’m the real work of art 
My attitude? Yeah It sets me apart 
[Bridge] 
They talk They dream They wanna be me 
But darling you know There’s just one key 
Be your own muse Write your story bold 
With love With sass Let your joy unfold 
[Chorus] 
I’m the queen of my world Can't you see 
Got a crown made of fire naturally 
Kiss the boys Wave goodbye oh so sly
 I’m the spark in their dark That's why they try

I’m the queen of my world Can't you see 
Got a crown made of fire naturally 
Kiss the boys Wave goodbye oh so sly
 I’m the spark in their dark That's why they try

Attitude

Queen of my World

Queen of My World(HD)

https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/lulu-attitude
Dancing in the Rain
[Verse] 
Strutting through puddles in my high-heeled shoes 
Feeling like the queen with nothing to lose 
Raindrops fall But I wear my crown 
Try to dim my shine But I own this town 
[Chorus] 
Dancing in the rain 
Drinking champagne 
Got love in the air driving me insane 
Dreams are so close I can feel them near 
A young girl's world with no room for fear 
[Verse 2] 
Mirror's reflection says I'm the main show 
All sass No stress Yeah I let it glow 
Hair soaked slick But I don't give a care 
Confidence is dripping everywhere 
[Chorus] 
Dancing in the rain 
Drinking champagne 
Got love in the air driving me insane 
Dreams are so close I can feel them near 
A young girl's world with no room for fear 
[Bridge] 
Lightning crashes but I don't flinch 
A little fire A lotta pinch 
Rain can’t wash away the flame in my chest 
I'm the spark Yeah I'm the best 
[Chorus] 
Dancing in the rain 
Drinking champagne 
Got love in the air driving me insane 
Dreams are so close I can feel them near 
A young girl's world with no room for fear

Dancing in the rain 
Drinking champagne 
Got love in the air driving me insane 
Dreams are so close I can feel them near 
A young girl's world with no room for fear

Dancing in the Rain

Dancing in the Rain(HD)

https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/lulu-attitude
Queen Bee
[Verse]
Strut through the door like I own the air
High heels clickin’ like they just don’t care
Glitter’s my armor, I’m feelin’ rare
All eyes on me, Yeah I’m so debonair

[Pre-Chorus]
Mirror, Mirror did you see me tonight
Glow like the moon in the club’s dim light
I’m the hurricane they can’t deny
Whipping up a storm when I pass by

[Chorus]
I’m the Queen Bee honey on the dance floor sweet
Sassy, Classy turnin’ up that beat
Got ‘em starin’ jaws droppin’ can’t take a seat
I’m the girl they want but can’t compete

[Verse 2]
Sip on my drink like it’s liquid gold
Heart’s on fire but my soul stays cold
Can’t tie me down I’m too bold
A wild Filipina yeah I break the mold

[Pre-Chorus]
Mirror, Mirror did you catch my glow
Draped in stars like a cosmic show
My energy’s the kind they’ll never know
I’m a revolution ready to explode

[Chorus]
I’m the Queen Bee honey on the dance floor sweet
Sassy, Classy turnin’ up that beat
Got ‘em starin’ jaws droppin’ can’t take a seat
I’m the girl they want but can’t compete

I’m the Queen Bee honey on the dance floor sweet
Sassy, Classy turnin’ up that beat
Got ‘em starin’ jaws droppin’ can’t take a seat
I’m the girl they want but can’t compete

I’m the Queen Bee honey on the dance floor sweet
Sassy, Classy turnin’ up that beat
Got ‘em starin’ jaws droppin’ can’t take a seat
I’m the girl they want but can’t compete

Queen Bee

Queen Bee(HD)

https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/lulu-attitude
[Verse 1]
My dress is tight and short
I'm a supermodel
Boys shout to catch my eye
They all wanna know what I’m about
But I’m not what they used to

[Chorus]
Sassy, classy, Manila girl
Lighting up the night like a diamond swirl
Living forever through the eyes of my fans
Flashin’ that smile, striking that stance
Island girl, born to rock the world
Yeah I’m born to rock the world

[Verse 2]
I keep 'em guessing, never say where I go
Don’t ask no questions—I'm an open show
But I’m closed
Like I said
I’m not what they used to
And babe, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet

[Chorus]
Sassy, classy, Manila girl
Lighting up the night like a diamond swirl
Living forever through the eyes of my fans
Flashin’ that smile, striking that stance
Island girl, born to rock the world
Yeah I’m born to rock the world

[Verse 3]
Snap the flash, strike a pose
Heels on fire, from my head to my toes
I own the dance floor, make it spin
I don't chase dreams, I reel them in

[Bridge]
Not one in a million — I’m the headline
One of a kind, baby, all the time
Manila made me bold and free
A whole damn vibe — I’m the VIP

Final Chorus
Sassy, classy, Manila girl (whoo!)
Lighting up the night like a diamond swirl (shine bright!)
Living forever through the eyes of my fans (say my name!)
Flashin’ that smile, striking that stance (strike it!)
Island girl, born to rock the world (born to slay!)
Yeah I’m born to rock the world

Sassy

Sassy(HD)

https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/lulu-attitude
[Verse 1]
I’ve got the sun in my laughter, I’m a blazing flame
Dancing on the shoreline, wild with no shame
My hair flows like waves, my smile’s a pearl
Watch me light it up — I’m your island girl
[Verse 2]
I’m barefoot in the sand, leaving trails on fire
My heart runs deep, full of sweet desire
Every step I take, the rhythm finds me
I’m a storm of joy in a turquoise sea
Chorus
I’m a hot, sexy, sassy queen of the breeze
The winds can't catch me, nor the rolling seas
Every moment with me is a wild free swirl
Life beats louder — I’m that island girl
[Verse 3]
My laugh rolls like thunder in the starlit night
My touch is a spark that ignites delight
Coconut dreams and a soul so rare
I’m the island's anthem floating through the air
 Bridge 
There’s lanterns in my eyes lighting up the bay
I move, and even the moon drifts away
Stars bend low just to feel my thrill
Yeah, I bend the world to match my will
Final Chorus 
I’m a hot, sexy, sassy queen of the breeze (whoo!)
The winds can't catch me, nor the rolling seas (too fast!)
Every moment with me is a wild free swirl (wild and free!)
Life beats louder — I’m that island girl (say it loud!)
Outro 
Yeah, I’m that island girl…
Born from waves, kissed by sun…
Untamed, unforgettable…
The one and only island one.
Island Life
Island one
island one
island one
island one

Island Girl

Island Girl(HD)

[Intro]
Yeah I walk like the concrete bends for me
Got fire in my soul, I move wild and free
You can smell my sass from miles away
I’m the star of the night—no price to pay

[Verse 1]
I say “look at me, I’m all that and more”
Bright smile, daring eyes like a lion’s roar
I don’t chase the world—nah, it spins for me
Rockin' a crown made of bold energy

[Chorus]
I’m the queen of the streets with my head held high
My eyes cut deep, yeah, they electrify
I’m a flame in the dark, I’ll make you sweat
You ain’t seen a queen quite this fierce yet

[Verse 2]
Struttin' down the block, my steps light the way
I don’t even speak but you still obey
Crop-top wisdom, ripped-jean flair
I’m the melody of grit floatin’ through the air

[Chorus]
I’m the queen of the streets with my head held high
My eyes cut deep, yeah, they electrify
I’m a flame in the dark, I’ll make you sweat
You ain’t seen a queen quite this fierce yet

[Bridge]
Hair neon wild, my vibe explodes
I’m 24K, yeah, I break all codes
Don’t need no king, I rule this scene
My stare cuts sharp—it haunts your dreams

Verse 3 
I don’t walk… I glide through heat
Every echo you hear? That’s me on repeat
No crown needed, I’m born with the flame
Queen of the streets—remember the name. (say it loud)

verse 4
Lights fade, but I still shine bright
I own the day and I own the night
So when you step where I leave my beat…
Know you're walkin’ in the shadow of a queen. (bow down)

[Chorus]
I’m the queen of the streets with my head held high
My eyes cut deep, yeah, they electrify
I’m a flame in the dark, I’ll make you sweat
You ain’t seen a queen quite this fierce yet

Queen of the Streets

Queen of the Streets(HD)

https://soundcloud.com/rplayin/sets/lulu-attitude

[Verse 1]
I ride the jeepney through the morning haze
City buzzin’ in its lovely maze
Wind in my hair, sun on my face
Every turn reminds me of your grace

[Pre-Chorus]
Laughter echoes in the crowded streets
But you’re the calm in the city's beat
And in this dance of heat and sound
Your love is where I’m safe and found

[Chorus]
Bound for beaches, wild and free
Coconuts and mango trees
Your hand in mine, that sweet embrace
Love pours down in this bright place
Oh, we’re dancing through the light
You and me in Manila’s night

[Verse 2]
Colors flashing as we ride along
You hum to me our favorite song
My head leans close, you kiss my cheek
The world slows down, I barely speak

[Pre-Chorus]
No need for maps, you are my guide
Through every curve and bumpy ride
You smile, and I forget the time
Like I was made to call you mine

[Chorus]
Bound for beaches, wild and free
Coconuts and mango trees
Your hand in mine, that sweet embrace
Love pours down in this bright place
Oh, we’re glowing in the light
Hearts on fire in Manila’s night

Bridge 
Salt in the breeze, your eyes so wide
The ocean calls with every tide
I won’t let go, I’m holding tight
To you, my love—my Manila light

Final Chorus 
Bound for beaches, wild and free
Coconuts and mango trees
Your hand in mine, that sweet embrace
Love flows deep in this warm place
And wherever we may go
This love began in Manila's glow

Outro 
Your hand in mine… my sweet embrace...
You’re my heart, my home, my favorite place.

Your hand in mine… my sweet embrace...
You’re my heart, my home, my favorite place.

Manila Love

Manila Love(HD)

"Mama, I know you tried… some nights, you lost the fight. But I remember the love, too."
Verse 1:
One hand on the Bible, one hand on the glass,
Prayin’ for heaven, drownin’ the past.
You raised your hands, called out His name,
But Mama, the demons still came.
Chorus:
Between Jesus and whiskey, where do you stand?
Calling on angels, bottle in hand.
You fought for mercy, searched for peace,
I just pray now you've been released.
Verse 2:
But not every night was filled with pain,
I remember your laughter in the summer rain.
Rockin’ us slow, hummin’ sweet hymns,
There was light in you, even when it grew dim.
Bridge 
Sunday morning, dressed in white,
Now you’re walking in Heaven’s light.
No more whiskey, no more chains,
Just an angel, free from pain.
Chorus:
Between Jesus and whiskey, where do you stand?
Calling on angels, bottle in hand.
You fought for mercy, searched for peace,
I just pray now you've been released

Jesus & Whiskey

Jesus&Whiskey(HD)

This Track is about Stagnant people or couples, dust on our skin refers to being idle, not living or aging..fighting the dark refers to avoiding death! Breathing it In, Accepting it!! Powerful Song! Hope You Enjoy! If your Not Buried Yet,Lets Keep Livin!
Verse 1
We’re standing here with dust on our skin
Fighting the dark, breathing it in
They tried to drown us, to write us off
But we still burn, we still talk

[Pre-Chorus]
We’re not gone, we’re not ghosts
Feel this heartbeat, hold me close

[Chorus]
We’re not buried yet, let's keep livin' (keep livin')
They can't silence what keeps on singin (no, no)
We’re the thunder, we’re the storm (yeah)
They have not buried us yet (never)
Let’s make memories we'll never forget
So let's FLY, FLY, FLY far awaaaaaay
Before the day comes we can’t stay

Verse 2
Pack up your fears, toss 'em to flames
Every goodbye just feeds the brave
We’re running wild, we're breaking through
No chains can catch me and you

Pre-Chorus
We’re not gone, we’re not ghosts
Feel my heartbeat, hold me close

[Chorus]
We’re not buried yet, let's keep livin' (keep livin')
They can't silence what keeps on singing (singin)
We’re the thunder, we’re the storm (storm)
They have not buried us yet (never)
Let’s make memories we'll never forget
So let's FLY, FLY, FLY far awaaaaaay
Before the day comes we can’t stay

Bridge 
One last ride, one last light
Hold my hand, let’s break the sky
If we fall, let’s fall as stars
Not as shadows in the dark

Final Chorus
We’re not buried yet, let's keep livin' (keep livin')
They can't silence what keeps on singing (keep singing)
We’re the thunder, we’re the storm (storm)
They have not buried us yet (never)
Let’s make memories we'll never forget
So let's FLY, FLY, FLY far awaaaaaay
Before the day comes we can’t stay

Outro 
"We’re not buried yet..."
"We’re not buried yet..."
"We’re not buried yet..."

"Let's Keep Livin"

On My Terms

Let's Keep Livin

Lets keep Livin(HD)

Love & Hate
Intro
(Yeah...)
Love... and hate...
(Tastes bittersweet, don’t it?)
LuLu... ready.

Verse 1 
Compassion crashing, passion smashing
Sweet little hearts, now teeth are gnashing (grrr)
Love ain't built to last, just a flash (nah)
Burn it down — welcome to the clash

Last bastion, no salvation
Trust breaks like cheap temptation
Say you’re in, then you’re out (you’re out!)
Say you care, then you drown in doubt (blah blah)

Pre-Chorus 
Love and hate — it reiterates (repeats!)
Love and hate — it deteriorates (defeats!)
Broken hearts — they regenerate
But scorched souls — they obliterate! (boom!)

Chorus 
So why not fall in love with chocolate? (mmm)
Eat it all, love it all, hate how you get! (yeah!)
Fall in love with the sweetest lie
Cry a little, laugh, then kiss goodbye!

So why not fall in love with chocolate?
Love yourself, hate yourself, spin like roulette!
Fall in love, just to tear apart
Welcome to the feast of broken hearts!

Verse 2 
Spoonful of sugar, knife in the back
Cupid’s got jokes, where’s the laugh track? (ha-ha)
Text you sweet, ghost you sour
Love blooms fast — dead in an hour

You say soulmate, I say soul fake
Eat your words with the birthday cake (yum)
Love, hate, rise, fall
Maybe it’s better if we just eat it all

Pre-Chorus 
Love and hate — it reiterates (again!)
Love and hate — it deteriorates (uh-huh!)
Broken hearts — they regenerate
But scorched souls — they obliterate! (obliterate!)

Chorus 
So why not fall in love with chocolate?
Eat it all, love it all, hate how you get!
Fall in love with the sweetest lie
Cry a little, laugh, then kiss goodbye!

So why not fall in love with chocolate?
Love yourself, hate yourself, spin like roulette!
Fall in love, just to tear apart
Welcome to the feast of broken hearts!

Bridge 
(Choose your flavor... love or hate?)
(They're two sides of the same damn cake...)
(Go ahead... take a bite.)

Final Chorus 
Fall in love — eat it up — break it down!
Fall in love — spin around — hit the ground!
Chocolate kisses — bitter bliss — taste the pain!
Laugh it off — cry again — love's insane!

Outro 
Love and hate... tastes bittersweet...
LuLu... out.

Love & Hate

Love & Hate(HD)

Intro 
LuLu...
We make music, baby...
Boom.

Chorus 
We’re music makers (uh)
Dream invaders (yeah)
Heartbeat takers (woo)
Soul creators (yeah)

We don't fake it (no)
We don’t break it (nah)
We just take it (mmm)
And we make it (make it!)

Verse 1 
Touch the sky, beat don't lie (beat don't lie)
Spin the night, no alibi (no lie)
Glow in silk, move like tide (mmm)
Kiss, collide, don’t hide, just ride (ride!)

Chorus 
We’re music makers (uh)
Dream invaders (yeah)
Heartbeat takers (woo)
Soul creators (create it!)

We don't fake it (no)
We don’t break it (nah)
We just take it (uh)
And we make it (LuLu!)

Verse 2
Sway that bass, lace that face (lace it!)
Tempo bend, kiss don't chase (nah)
Slip-slide dreams on a paper plane (whoosh)
We don't explain — we reign (reign!)

Bridge 
(Hands up)
(Hands high)
(One love)
(One sky)
(Heartbeat)
(No sleep)
(Music... breathes)

Final Chorus 
We’re music makers (uh)
Dream invaders (yeah)
Heartbeat takers (woo)
Soul creators (light it!)

We don't fake it (nope)
We don’t break it (nah)
We just take it (uh)
And we make it (LuLu!)

Outro
Make it... break it... love it... LuLu.

Music Makers

Music Makers(HD)

Intro
Click click... slip slide...
LuLu...
Chopstick tease...

Verse 1 
I hold my chopsticks, tight in hand (tight)
Grip it soft, then I take command (command)
Sauce drippin’ down in a creamy cascade (drip drip)
Feast on me, I’m the spotlight parade (mmm, taste that)

Pre-Chorus 
Twist that roll, slide that line (slide it)
Savor slow, sip that wine (sip it)
One sweet bite, then take my time
I’m the secret on your mind (all the time)

Chorus 
Chop that stick, flick that trick (flick it!)
Silk skin brush with a slippery grip (grip it!)
Dip that roll, swirl that prize (swirl it!)
My chopsticks dance where the pleasure hides (hide it!)

Chop that stick, tip that tease (tip it!)
Slide in slow, then catch that breeze (catch it!)
Sugar kiss, on a steaming screen
Watch me work — I’m the chopstick queen! (LuLu!)

Verse 2 
Rice grains scatter, hips don’t lie (hips)
Chopstick flick make a grown man sigh (sigh)
Sleek little dip with a twist so mean
You never stood a chance against this queen (no chance)

Pre-Chorus 
Twist that roll, slide that line
Savor slow, sip that wine
One sweet bite, then take my time
I’m the flavor on your mind

Chorus 
Chop that stick, flick that trick
Silk skin brush with a slippery grip
Dip that roll, swirl that prize
My chopsticks dance where the pleasure hides

Chop that stick, tip that tease
Slide in slow, then catch that breeze
Sugar kiss, on a steaming screen
Watch me work — I’m the chopstick queen! (queen!)

Bridge 
(Wood, bamboo, gold or steel...)
(Can you hold it? Can you feel?)
(Catch that thrill before it slips...)
(Savor every single drip...)

Final Chorus 
Chop that stick, flick that trick (mmm)
Silk skin brush with a slippery grip (slip it!)
Dip that roll, swirl that prize
My chopsticks dance where the pleasure hides (pleasure hides)

Chop that stick, tip that tease
Slide in slow, then catch that breeze
Sugar kiss, on a steaming screen
Crown me now — I’m the chopstick queen! (LuLu!)

Outro 
(Chop... that... stick...)
(Swirl it slow... grip it tight...)
LuLu... feast or fall.

Chop that stick, flick that trick (mmm)
Silk skin brush with a slippery grip (slip it!)
Dip that roll, swirl that prize
My chopsticks dance where the pleasure hides (pleasure hides)

Chop that stick, tip that tease
Slide in slow, then catch that breeze
Sugar kiss, on a steaming screen
Crown me now — I’m the chopstick queen!

Chopsticks

chopsticks(HD)

Intro 
(Yeah...)
All the lights...
All the noise...
But still...

[Verse 1]
I wore the gowns, I played the part
Painted a smile on a hollow heart
Diamonds dance but they turn cold
All that glitter don't fill the soul

[Verse 2]
They chase my name, they praise my light
But no one sees the tears at night
The mirror knows what they won't see
A soul just begging to break free

Chorus 
All I wanna be is loved for real
No more masks, no more deals
Strip the glitz, take the game away
Love me raw, love me every day

All I wanna feel is something true
Not for the fame, just for the view
Under the scars, under the steel
All I wanna be... is loved for real

[Verse 3]
The cheers, the stage — it fades to dust
Can't replace a simple trust
I don't need a throne of gold
Just a hand that's real to hold

Bridge 
Let the lights dim, let the curtains close
Trade the thorns for a single rose
I don't need a kingdom, don't need a crown
Just need your love to hold me down

Chorus 
All I wanna be is loved for real
No more masks, no more deals
Strip the glitz, take the game away
Love me raw, love me every day

All I wanna feel is something true
Not for the fame, just for the view
Under the scars, under the steel
All I wanna be... is loved for real

Outro
(Just love me real...)
(Just love me real...)
LuLu...

Real Love

Real love(HD)

Alliteration tongue-twister!
“Peter Piper was a brother who picked a peck of pickled peppers…”
Where the peck at tho?! WHO GOT THE PECK?!
“Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!
[Verse 1] 
Bars built battles, bricks broke my brain, (uh-huh)
Caged in chaos, caught in the chains. (real talk)
Shadows screamed, sanity slipping slow,
Steel doors slammed, sorrow started to grow. (BOOM!)
Fear fed flames, forged fire in the fight,
Madness mirrored my mind in the night. (night!)
Turned my tears to a tattooed tale,
From the depths of despair, I refused to fail. (LET’S GO!)
[Chorus] 
No key!
No cage!
No chain on me!
Breaking free!
Bold steps for all to see!
Ayyyeee!
Prison pain painted, my scars don’t fade,
Now I’m the storm that the system made!
BOOM!
No shackles, no struggle can hold me down,
Can’t hold me down!
Crowned in grit, can’t steal my sound!
[Beat]
Past is the pen, future’s the page,
Freedom’s my fire, fueled by rage!
[Verse 2] 
Steel snapped souls, shadows stalked my steps,
Rage rewrote rules, regrets repped my reps. 
Truth tattooed deep, tales told on my chest,
Bruised but unbroken, I battled my best.
Knuckles knocked nights, knees kissed the ground,
Dreams drowned daily, death danced around. (BOOM!)
Flames forged freedom, fire filled my soul,
Survival’s the story, I’m seizing control!
I’m seizing… control!
[Bridge] 
Dungeon days darkened, despair destroyed,
Hope hit hard, hatred employed. 
Scripts scratched scars, silence screamed my name,
I walked through the war, now I play the game. 
Rebuilt! Reborn! Resilience reigns!
Scars stay sharp but I broke them chains!
No chains! No locks! No key to this door!
Freedom flows fierce—I’m bound no more!
Hear the howl, hell’s heat in my voice,
Prison paved paths, pain penned my choice.
Bars birthed a beast, now the beast is free,
No lock, no key — just legacy. (just legacy!)
I’m inked with pain, armored by the fight,
The dark gave birth to a soldier of light!
No cage, no past can ever own me,
I’m burning the key — the world gon’ know me!
[Final Drop] 
NO KEY!
NO CAGE!
NO FEAR!
NO SHAME!
NO SYSTEM!
NO CHAINS!
WE RISE!
WE CLAIM!

Confinement

Breakin Chains

Breakin Chains(HD)

https://www.youtube.com/@VanGotravels
[Verse 1]
We’ve watched the stars from desert skies
Burned some marshmallows, told a few lies
Cooked on firewood, danced in boots
Howlin’ with the coyotes under full moon truth
She’s got that grin that sparks the flame
Every night feels brand new again
[Chorus]
It’s firelight!
Whoa-oh-oh!
And forever!
Yeah, we’re stickin’ together!
This love rolls like wheels on the road
Through the rain, through the cold
We may never have gold or leather
But we got firelight and forever!
Whoa-ohhh, firelight and forever!
Whoa-ohhh, firelight and forever!
[Verse 2]
She laughs when I can’t light the stove
Sings real loud to the radio
We take our time like it’s a prize
Trading city lights for starry skies
From mountains high to oceans wide
She’s my shotgun seat and my guide
[Chorus ]
It’s firelight!
Whoa-oh-oh!
And forever!
Yeah, we’re burnin’ together!
We’ve got love and a full tank of gas
 Let the world roll right past

We may never have gold or leather
But we got firelight and forever!

Whoa-ohhh, firelight and forever!

Whoa-ohhh, firelight and forever!
[Bridge]

Hey! Hey! 
Raise a toast to wherever
We’re chasing sunsets and stormy weather
Hey!  Hey! 
As long as we’re together —
We’ve got firelight and forever!
[Final Chorus]

It’s firelight!
Whoa-oh-oh!
And forever!
Can’t stop us ever!
This van’s our church, this song’s our prayer
With my fingers in her hair

We may never have gold or leather
But we got firelight and forever!

Whoa-ohhh, firelight and forever!
Whoa-ohhh, firelight and forever!

Firelight & Forever(HD)

https://www.youtube.com/@VanGotravels
Grand Canyon (Drone Views)Music Video On Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHWtCPQ9JhI
[Verse 1]
We camped beneath a silver sky, the canyon deep and wide
The fire crackled low as the snow began to slide
She’d never seen a flake before, now they danced all through the air
And the glow upon her smiling face made me stop and stare

[Verse 2]
Deer stepped quiet through our camp, like ghosts among the trees
The cold kissed our fingers, and our laughter rode the breeze
Wrapped in wool and wonder, I watched her spin around
Like a child in a fairy tale as the snow fell to the ground

[Chorus]
And it was grand — grand as the canyon’s soul
That moment etched where time can’t grow old
With her hand in mine, I felt heaven near
More than just the view, it was crystal clear
That love and awe can fill a man
As grand, as grand… as the canyon can

[Verse 3]
My first glimpse from the canyon’s edge took the breath right from my chest
Tears welled up like a rising tide I never had suppressed
The sun poured down like mercy, painting colors bold and wild
And for once in life I understood what makes the earth so proud

[Chorus]
Yeah it was grand — grand as the canyon's soul
A silence loud that swallowed whole
I felt so small, but somehow free
Like the canyon carved a piece of me
With arms out wide, I took my stand
As grand, as grand… as the canyon can

[Bridge]
We’re just passing shadows on an ancient stone
But some sights and smiles become your home
I’ve seen mountains, oceans, city lights
But nothing like that canyon night

[Final Chorus]
It was grand — grand as a promise made
A memory time will never fade
Snowflakes fall, and stars arise
Still I see her joy in those canyon skies
Forever etched where dreams began
As grand, as grand… as the canyon can

Grand Canyon(HD)

https://www.youtube.com/@VanGotravels
[Verse 1]
I like mountain tops and sunsets over seas
Hiking trails and beachside breezes
Highway roads and winding country lanes
Scenery that soothes my restless brain
Cooking over campfires, sipping on some wine
Hugging under stars with your hand in mine

[Chorus]
I’m rolling free, no map, just me
Chasing skies where my soul can breathe
Home’s four wheels and a little dream
Living slow in a world that screams
Yeah, I’m rolling free... I’m rolling free

[Verse 2]
Waking up to birdsong and coffee steam
Journaling in silence like a waking dream
Meeting new friends at the old town bars
Swapping tales and strumming guitars
Dogs by my side, heart full of grace
Every mile another sweet embrace

[Chorus]
I’m rolling free, no map, just me
Chasing skies where my soul can breathe
Home’s four wheels and a little dream
Living slow in a world that screams
Yeah, I’m rolling free... I’m rolling free

[Bridge]
And when the rain taps gentle on my roof
I find peace in every drop and truth
No mansion walls, no white-picket fence
Just open skies and confidence
That I’m exactly where I need to be
In this life of wild simplicity

[Chorus]
I’m rolling free, no map, just me
Chasing skies where my soul can breathe
Home’s four wheels and a little dream
Living slow in a world that screams
Yeah, I’m rolling free... come roll with me
Forever free... yeah, roll with me

Rollin Free(HD)

https://www.youtube.com/@VanGotravels

"There’s something about Texas… the sky, the scars, the stories — they don’t fade. They just ride with you."
[Verse 1]
Rollin tires on a red dirt road
Sun sinking low where the Mesquites grow
FM on, got a lonesome tune
Chasing the light like a prairie moon
Cracks in the windshield, stories in the scars
Still feel the pull of them old dive bars
[Verse 2]
Ghost towns whisper through the sage and wire
The wind knows my name, so does the fire
Dust of the Lone Star coats my boots
As I pass old churches and roadside fruits
I left, but this place never left me
It’s in my bones, my blood, my legacy
[Chorus]
And I ride, like a flame through the wind
Tryna find where my soul begins
From Amarillo plains to the Gulf Coast tide
I’m just a shadow of a boy who tried
To outrun the past but not the land
I carry this dust like a brand
Yeah, I carry this dust… of the Lone Star land
[Verse 3]
I’ve slept in vans and roadside parks
Counted stars and chased my spark
Shared firelight tales with strangers wide-eyed
With Lourdes singing by the riverside
Each town’s a page in my traveling song
Texas taught me where I belong
[Chorus]
And I ride, like a flame through the wind
Tryna find where my soul begins
From Amarillo plains to the Gulf Coast tide
I’m just a shadow of a boy who tried
To outrun the past but not the land
I carry this dust like a brand
Yeah, I carry this dust… of the Lone Star land
[Bridge]
Mama said, “Don’t forget where you’re from,
Even when you’re broke or on the run.”
That voice still echoes through the pines,
With every mile, I rewind time...
[Final Chorus]
And I ride, with the wind at my back
Still haunted by those railroad tracks
From west-side towns to border skies
This state still owns my alibi
I ain’t no saint, but I understand
I was forged in the fire of Lone Star land
Yeah, I carry this dust…
I carry this dust…
Of the Lone Star land

Dust of the Lone Star(HD)

www.youtube.com/@VanGotravels
[Verse 1]
Well, I’m a tech-head with a backroad soul
Built some apps, fixed some code, paid a few tolls
You can PayPal me, but I’d rather trade gold
I'm richer in memories than anything sold
Google my name — I ain't chasing fame
But these words I write still fan a flame
[Chorus]
So long, Silicon Valley, you were never meant to be mine
But I found more peace in that yellow dotted line
I got dogs in the van and a woman who stays
Sunset horizons and long country days
Let the market climb and your bandwidth grow
I’ll take a river bend over IPOs
[Verse 2]
Find me on Facebook, hell, shoot me a note
But don’t look for me in no viral dance post
I ain’t one for TikTok trends
I build my world with songs and pens
From Googleplex towers to tumbleweed skies
I traded those lights for starry goodbyes
[Chorus]
So long, Silicon Valley, you were never meant to be mine
But I found more truth in that backroad sign
I got ash in my cup and peace in my lane
I’d rather lose sleep to thunder than gain
Let the numbers rise, let the data flow
You keep your office, I’ll keep my soul
[Bridge]
Yeah, maybe I could’ve worn a suit and tie
Signed some checks, sold a million likes
But out here under this Muh-skeet tree
I'm finally the man I’m meant to be
[Final Chorus]
So long, Silicon Valley, goodbye to your gold
I'm chasing stories that never get old
From Joshua trees to wildflower plains
I sing with the wind and dance in the rain
The freedom I feel can’t be bought or sold
You keep your millions… I’ll keep my soul

[Outro]
So long, so long…
From Wi-Fi towers to canyon calls...
I’ll ride this road, boots in the dust
With love in my hand and a heart I trust

Vango Travels

So Long Silicon valley

so long silicon valley(HD)

www.youtube.com/@VanGotravels

In the heart of the desert, where dreams dance amidst the neon glow...
    Lies a jewel that echoes the City of Lights below...

[Verse 1]
Rolled into Vegas with the tank half dry
Sun burnin’ down through a bloodshot sky
Van’s rattlin’ like a prayer on wheels
Had dust on my boots and nothin’ to feel
Till I saw her face in a neon haze
Paris Las Vegas, lost in a daze

[Chorus]
Neon nights and Paris skies
Sin in her eyes and heaven disguised
Wedding chapels, one-hour vows
We didn’t say forever, but we said it out loud
Pawn shops, whiskey shots, Elvis in white
You were my gamble, and damn — you felt right
Neon nights… and Paris skies

[Verse 2]
We walked cobblestones in fake French rain
Bought cheap champagne and danced past pain
She laughed like thunder in a velvet dress
Said, “This place is a mess, but I feel blessed.”
The fountains sang us a song so sweet
I swore I heard angels in the desert heat

[Chorus]
Neon nights and Paris skies
Roulette wheels and crooked ties
Love don’t live here, they always say
But I found a little of it anyway
Pawn Stars, pink scars, lovers in flight
We burned too fast to ever burn right
Neon nights… and Paris skies

[Bridge]
We could’ve stayed, made a life on the Strip
But freedom don’t wear no velvet grip
She said, “Let’s drive, let’s chase the dark”
And we left that city like a getaway spark

[Final Chorus]
Neon nights and Paris skies
Still haunt my dreams when I close my eyes
Fake Eiffel towers and real goodbyes
We loved like outlaws with no alibis
I kissed her once ‘neath those lights so wide
And let her go, with my soul beside
Neon nights… and Paris skies

[Outro]
She’s somewhere out there, chasin’ the high…
And I’m still drivin’ beneath desert sky…

Neon Nights

Neon Nights(HD)

www.youtube.com/@VanGotravels
(Our Travels to New Mexico, I honored the land and the people with Much Respect)I did a lot of research before realeasing this track, I hope it is accepted, embraced with Honor and pride! WE SEE YOU! Under tourist feet” = the casual ignorance or disrespect of those walking on sacred ground with no understanding of what lies beneath. ask me about deeper meanings of verses if confused! “Metal lies” = the false promises of technology, progress, and civilization brought by colonizers or modern industry — at the cost of land, culture, and truth.Thank you For Listening!

[Spoken]
Before the first drumbeat, before the chant echoes across this digital space...
    Let it be known: this song is born from the land — not taken, but felt.

    We came to New Mexico as travelers — van wheels rolling across red clay roads, chasing beauty in open skies.

    But what we found was more than a landscape.
    We found sacred ground — land with memory, breath, and blood.

    This song is not ours.
    It is a tribute to the spirit of the Navajo Nation, and to all Indigenous people whose stories were silenced, whose land was taken, but whose resilience never broke.

    We do not speak their language.
    We do not claim their rituals.
    But we honor their presence and their power.

    And so we offer this piece —
    not as owners, but as guests.

    May the wind carry it with care. May the desert remember that we tried to listen.

  [Intro]

   Heya ho…Heya heya ho… heya ho…
    Smoke on the ridge and blood in the sand
    Heya ho… Heya heya ho…heya ho...
    The white man came with iron hands…

[Verse]
We were here before the sky cracked
Before roads split the bones of the earth
Before the lights of Roswell tried to chase stars
We danced in silence
We sang to the sun
We were never lost — we were stolen
[Chant]

   Heya heya ho…Heya heya ho…
    They came with maps and metal lies
    Heya heya ho…Heya heya ho…
    They named our mountains, claimed our skies
    Heya heya ho…Heya heya ho…
    But the wind still speaks in the mother tongue
    Heya ho… we are not done…
[Verse]
White Sands — sacred, not yours to sell
Not some backdrop for your wishing well
We see what you bury under tourist feet
The bones of treaties and the lies you keep
You chase the stars, call them aliens
We call them watchers — and they call us friends
[Bridge]

You think the desert is empty?
Then you’ve never listened to the land
Every stone is a voice
Every grain of sand is memory
And the wind? That’s our mother, still breathing
[Chorus]

    Heya heya yaa… heya ho…
    Canyon cries where the white men go
    Heya heya yaa… heya ho…
    The curse you planted still grows
    Heya heya yaa… heya ho…
    But the spirit walks and the river knows
    Heya heya ho… we remain, we rose…
[Music Break]

[Verse]
The desert’s not dead — she sleeps in red
She watches, she waits for what's unsaid
You built your towers, dug your graves
But we still dance and we are not slaves
Painted faces in a world turned black
But we’re the fire, and the fire fights back
[Final Chant]

    Heya ho…Heya heya ho… rise from the stone…
    Heya ho…Heya heya ho… we are not alone…
    Heya ho…Heya heya ho… burn through the lie…
    Heya ho…Heya heya ho… we survive… we survive…

The Sand Remembers

The Sand Remembers(HD)

For Scotty,  (My Brother) 6.15.1966-10.06.2024
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[Verse 1]
We pulled into town with the road on our back
Me, Lourdes, and Scotty in that cramped up van
camped outside the Quarter where the lights dimmed low
Where the devil plays jazz and the whiskey flows
Boots hit the ground, we were lookin’ to feel
Somethin’ real, somethin’ hot, somethin’ steel

[Chorus]
Bourbon Street don’t forget
Your name, your face, your old regrets
It sways and burns and takes its toll
With a trumpet moan and a backbeat soul
We drank like sinners, laughed like saints
Told stories nobody could ever paint
That Crescent Moon ain't let go yet—
No, Bourbon Street… don’t forget

[Verse 2]
Hit Spirits on Bourbon from the bar rescue show 
Where the floor sticks and the legends grow
Took a shot for the saints and one for the sin
And the band played loud like it came from within
 lourdes danced in a wild drunkin Daze
While Scotty lit up through a purple Haze

[Chorus]
Bourbon Street don’t forget
Your secrets spill with every step
Streetlights flicker like old regrets
That city knows what you came to forget
We lost our time and found our grin
said “Hell yeah” just to breathe again
Yeah, New Orleans gets under your skin—
And Bourbon Street… don’t forget
Bourbon Street, Bourbon Street, Bourbon Street
[repeat first chrous]
Bourbon Street,don’t forget
Your name, your face, your old regrets
It sways and burns and takes its toll
With a trumpet moan and a backbeat soul
We drank like sinners, laughed like saints
Told stories nobody could ever paint
That Crescent Moon ain't let go yet—
No, Bourbon Street… don’t forget
[Repeat 2nd Chrous]
Bourbon Street don’t forget
Your secrets spill with every step
Streetlights flicker like old regrets
That city knows what you came to forget
We lost our time and found our grin
said “Hell yeah” just to breathe again
Yeah, New Orleans gets under your skin—
And Bourbon Street… don’t forget
[Bridge]
Smoke in the air, bones in the beat
Ghosts play cards on every street
A city stitched with gospel and blues
You don’t come here just to lose
You come to feel what’s buried deep
And maybe wake what you can’t keep

[Final Chorus – Big and defiant]
Bourbon Street don’t forget
We ain’t the kind to chase regret
But we left somethin’ in that fire-lit haze
A part of our souls in those reckless days
Me,  lourdes, and Scotty ridin’ blind
But findin’ peace we didn’t know we’d find
And when I go, don’t place a bet—
Just say: Bourbon Street… don’t forget

Bourbon Street dont Forget(HD)

[Verse 1]
We rolled through the wind, watching the mountain's ahead
No signal, no service, just the call of the road
Camped out where the sky kissed the ground
Snow like angels floatin’ down
as our campfire kept us warm
 the cold tried to carve its own storm

[Pre-Chorus]
snow on the ground, flame in the trees
we heard whispers in that gentle breeze
Streams, run through, crystal clear in my hand
like manna meant to heal the land

[Chorus]
Zion light, cut through the Trees
Burned like faith in the canyon’s breeze
Golden roads beneath our feet
Felt like walkin’ on heaven’s street
We drove through that tunnel, eyes wide and raw
Woke up inside God’s open jaw
Yeah, Zion lit me up like a fight
I ain’t been the same since  touched by the light

[Verse 2]
Buffalo roamed through the valley floor
Like ghosts who’d seen this all before
And the peaks, man, they didn’t blink
Just stood there still — gave us time to think
Campfire snapped in the silent night
While the wind wrote songs with ancient might

[Pre-Chorus]
The stars leaned close like they knew our names
And the canyon whispered "we’re not the same"

[Chorus]
Zion light, like thunder slow
Rolled through my soul, let the shadows go
From snowflake prayers to burning skies
We stood wide-eyed where the wild still cries
Through that tunnel, heart open wide
We crossed into the other side
Yeah, Zion hit me hard and right
I left that place, but kept the light

[Bridge]
We didn’t speak — didn’t need to
Lourdes  smiled like the world was new
I laughed like I’d been set free
And Zion left its fire in me

[Final Chorus]
Zion light, still burns inside
Like a wildfire you don’t wanna fight
We drove through dark, came out reborn
In a place where the silence swears you’re sworn
Yeah, I ain’t lookin’ for signs these days
I found my truth in that desert blaze
Zion lit me up, gave me sight
Now I carry that… Zion light

[Outro]
Still see it when I close my eyes…
Still feel it where the fire never dies…

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