Lyrics & Music by Ruth E. Music

Hey girl you can't let the darkness win
Don't despair doesn't matter where ya been
Leave your worries behind ya
Cause it only reminds ya
Of a past that's wearing thin

So let me say
You are unstoppable
And your dreams they are possible
You are a role model 
All you have to do
Is believe believe in you

Hey girl it's gonna be okay
Just remember to stay outta your own way
Take a step toward the light
It's your god damn right
Let your voice be heard today

Hey girl, hey girl, hey girl
Hey girl, hey girl, hey girl

So let me say
You are unstoppable
And your dreams they are possible
You are my role model 
All you have to do
Is believe believe in you

Hey Girl (Jess's Song)-Demo

A tribute to my grandmother who I honored by getting a matryoshka doll tattoo.
Lyrics & Music by Ruth E.

Little Russian Doll-Demo

Blindside
Released March 10, 2023
Lyrics/Melody & Vocals: Ruth E. Music
Music, Bass, Guitars, Keys, Mixing: BillyBosco

I must've missed the signs, 'cause I got swept away
Cut off and burned
On an island all alone, you played me for a fool
Never thought our forever would end so soon
The road seemed long
No idea I'd be wronged, you blindsided me

It shouldn't end this way, you could've stayed  

How can I take regret, and turn it on its head
Believe in love some other day
How do I pick up the pieces, of a faded fairy-tale
And the promises you made

I made a choice, and took a chance
You caught me by surprise
I believed in all the things you said, but the truth was in your eyes
Will I ever, stand on solid ground
Will I ever be whole
You woke me from a dream, that never had a chance
But I'd rather know

It shouldn't end this way, you could've stayed  

How can I take regret, and turn it on its head
Believe in love some other day
How do I pick up the pieces, of a faded fairy-tale
And the promises you made

How can I take regret, and turn it on its head
Believe in love some other day
How do I pick up the pieces, of a faded fairy-tale
And the promises you made

Will I ever, stand on solid ground
Will I ever be whole
You shook me from a dream, that never had a chance
But I'd rather know
And now I know

Blindside

Homegrown
Released June 9, 2023
Lyrics/Melody & Vocals: Ruth E. Music
Music, Bass, Guitars, Mixing: BillyBosco

You got a hold on me, won't let go
So deep in my veins and in my soul

Wouldn't ever think of leaving you now 

You've seen it all before, my joy and pain
But still you cry tears for me, in your pouring rain

Wouldn't ever think of leaving you now
You know me too well, I'm where I wanna be, homegrown

You light me up, when I'm down
All of my secrets, buried in your sacred ground

The only place I know
Even if I left you, I'd find my way home, I'd find my way home

Wouldn't ever think of leaving you now
Homegrown, down to the bone, homegrown, I'll never let you go

The only place I know
Even if I left you, I'd find my way home

You got a hold on me, won't let go
Deep in my veins, oh yeah
And in my soul, homegrown, I'm homegrown

Homegrown

Solitude
Released June 28, 2023
Lyrics/Melody & Vocals: Ruth E. Music
Music, Bass, Guitars, Percussion, Mixing: BillyBosco

Would you sit outside with me just a while
We don’t have to talk and you don’t have to smile
Come on and let the sun melt your cares away
If only for a moment only for today

You are the light you burn so bright

I feel your hurt I bleed for you
If could take your place that is what I’d do
Come on and hold my hand let me walk with you
Whatever you journey together we’ll see it through

You are the light you burn so bright

Whenever you need me I won’t be that far
I can always get to you wherever you are
I’ll be your friend your sounding board my gift to you
I’d never leave your side I’m your solitude

Oh oh

Would you stay with me till the clouds roll by
I’ll be right here to catch every tear you cry
Come on let’s build you up make you feel brand new
I’d never leave your side I’m your solitude

You are the light you burn so bright

Hey

Would you sit outside with me just a while
We don’t have to talk and you don’t have to smile
Come on and hold my hand let me walk with you
I’d never leave your side I’m your solitude

Solitude

Let's Ride

This Little Song
Released November 11, 2023
Lyrics/Melody & Vocals: Ruth E. 
Composition, Drums, Keyboard: Fredrik Schultz
Guitar-Pedal/Lap Steel: Derek Barlas
Guitar: Timothy Reid
Bass Guitar: Philippe Pansard
Mixing: BillyBosco

In the chaos of my day, I find a safe place to cry
No one needs to see these tears and have to wonder why

Still I hold on, to a love that's gone

In the silence of my lonely room, I wait for you
Wishing you were next to me, as morning breaks through

Still I hold on, to a love that's gone

So I wrote this little song, to get me through the night
It’s a reminder for me that every broken heart needs time, even mine

At the bar they’re playing our tune, I look around for you
Why do I torment myself, oh, it’s nothing new

Still I hold on, to a love that's gone

So I wrote this little song, to get me through the night
It’s a reminder for me that every broken heart needs time, even mine, even mine

Still I hold on, to a love that's gone

So I wrote this little song, to get me through the night
It’s a reminder for me that every broken heart needs time, even mine

So I wrote this little song, to get me through the night
It’s a reminder for me that every broken heart needs time, even mine, even mine

This Little Song

Look At Me
Released November 25 2023
Songwriting, Lyrics, Melody, Vocals: Ruth E.
Songwriting, Lead Guitar, Strings, Engineering, Production: Richard Bradley
Songwriting, Guitar, Keyboards: Steve Shouse
Songwriting, Drums, Percussion: Daniele Silvestri
Songwriting, Bass Guitar: Mario Licata

Take a walk in the fallen leaves 
Let’s be fools underneath the trees 
Seasons change and so do we  

Come on release your fears 
Oh, oh, oh, put your doubts away 
Don’t ya know, oh ya know
We’re one and the same 
Look at me, look at me
 
It’s who we are we’re flesh and blood 
And like everyone we want love 
Feel my heart it beats with yours  

Come on release your fears
Oh, oh, oh, put your doubts away 
Don’t ya know, oh you know
We’re one and the same 
Look at me, look at me

Release your fears, put your doubts away 

Search for truth reject the hate
Take a stand don’t be afraid 
We can do this, you and me, oh oh 

Come on release your fears
Put your doubts away

***

Thank you to the talented musicians on this song!

Look At Me

Is It Fair
Released December 15, 2023
Songwriting-Lyrics, Melody & Vocals: Ruth E.
Songwriting-Music, Guitars, Percussion, Mixing: BillyBosco
Songwriting-Bass: Larry Tillman

I’ve been mistaken, for someone who I used to know
I’ve been shaken, am I ever gonna make it home?

I’ve done all the right things, played my cards
So then why is life so hard?

Why can’t the sun shine, instead it’s always rain
Why don’t you listen, or am I only talking in vain?

It’s no secret the journey’s not easy
But I gotta show that I still care
And when I think of all the mess that’s come my way
I wonder, is it fair?

Where’s all the love gone, there’s so much hate
Wanna live in peace, before it’s too late

I’ve done all the right things, played my cards
So then why is life so hard?
Why is life so hard?
Why, why, why?

I’ll let go my shame, forgive myself at last
Make better choices, try a new path

It’s no secret the journey’s not easy
But I gotta show that I still care
And when I think of all the mess that’s come my way
I wonder, is it fair?
I wonder, is it fair?
I wonder, is it fair?
I wonder, oh I wonder, is it fair?

Is It Fair

Wake Up 
Released December 23, 2023
Songwriting, Lyrics, Melody, Vocals: Ruth E.
Songwriting, Lead Guitar, Engineering, Production: Richard Bradley
Songwriting, Guitar, Keyboards: Steve Shouse
Songwriting, Drums, Percussion: Daniele Silvestri
Songwriting, Bass Guitar: Mario Licata

My heart says I should let go
You need to do this on your own

Wake up look around
You can heal your broken crown
Don’t let the rain pour down on you

So many chances millions of lies
Disappoint in your eyes

Wake up look around
You can heal your broken crown
Don’t let the rain pour down on you

I know you think you can fake it (yeah you do)
Playing me for one of your fools
This isn’t the way to make it
Listen, listen to what I’m saying

So wake up look around
You can heal your broken crown
Don’t let the rain pour down on you

Hey wake up look around
You can heal your broken crown
Don’t let the rain pour down on you

My heart says I should let go
You need to do this on your own

So wake up
Look around
Wake up
Look around

***
Thank you to the amazing musicians on this song. xo

Wake Up

We Ain't Through
Released January 28, 2024
Songwriting, Lyrics, Melody, Vocals: Ruth E.
Songwriting, Music, Guitars, Keys, Mixing: Andrew Lang (BillyBosco)
Songwriting, Bass: Larry Tillman

If you think you’re gonna leave
Well you’re definitely wrong
You’ve done this before to me
And you came home

It always happens late at night
When the bottle’s nearly done
I’m sorry for the words I said
You know you’re my one

Lay by me, like you do
Come on say a prayer for us, we ain’t through

Got kids to raise, bills to pay
Cold beer on a summer day
Top down on an open road
Sharing vows
Getting old

Move a little closer to me
You can’t love me over there
Let’s not waste one minute more
We got a lot of life to share
It’s been a while since we talked
And I like it like this
All that’s missing right now
Is a make up kiss

Lay by me, like you do
Come on say a prayer for us, we ain’t through

Got kids to raise, bills to pay
Cold beer on a summer day
Top down on an open road
Sharing vows
Getting old

We fit together, we’re two of a kind
We have a love that’s hard to find

If you think you’re gonna leave
Well you’re definitely wrong
You’ve done this before to me
And you came home

It always happens late at night
When the bottle’s nearly done
I’m sorry for the words I said
You know you’re my one

*Special thanks to RCH and LHH.

We Ain't Through

After The Rain
Released February 13, 2024
Songwriting, Lyrics, Melody, Vocals: Ruth E.
Songwriting, Lead Guitar, Engineering, Production: Richard Bradley
Songwriting, Guitar, Keyboards: Steve Shouse
Songwriting, Drums, Percussion: Daniele Silvestri
Songwriting, Bass Guitar: Mario Licata

When I look out my window
You are staring at me
It’s not the first time
I saw you there, oh yeah

When I look out my window
You are soaked to the bone
So I invited you in
To get warm

We laugh and dance a little
And before you know it
We’re back in love a little
After the rain

La la la la la la la la la la la la

Starry eyes, clear blue skies
The clouds that took you away from me are all gone

When I look out my window
You are holding me close
And your touch
Makes me smile, oh yeah

We laugh and dance a little
And before you know it
We’re back in love a little
After the rain

La la la la la la la la la la la la la

After the rain
After the rain

After The Rain

Roll With It
Released April 14, 2024
Songwriting, Lyrics, Melody, Vocals: Ruth E.
Songwriting, Lead Guitar, Engineering, Production: Richard Bradley
Songwriting, Guitar, Keyboards: Steve Shouse
Songwriting, Drums, Percussion: Daniele Silvestri
Songwriting, Bass Guitar: Mario Licata

I don't need shiny things
And no I don't want your mama's diamond ring, woah
We'll take each other the way we want to
Love doesn't have to mean I do

We made a promise to be together baby
For rich or for poor oh yeah, we're by each other's side
If it's love don't think twice, roll with it
Take a chance throw the dice, roll with it

I don't need a honeymoon
So no there won't be a wedding in June, woah
We'll take each other the way we want to
Love doesn't have to mean I do

We made a promise to be together baby
For rich or for poor oh yeah, we're by each other's side
If it's love don't think twice, roll with it
Take a chance throw the dice, roll with it

I can write my own vows and say 'em to you
Doesn't mean I love you any less than I do

I don't need shiny things
And no I don't want your mama's diamond ring

We made a promise to be together baby
For rich or for poor oh yeah, we're by each other's side
If it's love don't think twice, roll with it
Take a chance throw the dice, roll with it

Special love and thanks to my melody muse Rachel C. Harris

Roll With It

Color My Night
Released June 7, 2024
Songwriting, Lyrics, Melody, Vocals: Ruth E.
Songwriting, Lead Guitar, Engineering, Production: Richard Bradley
Songwriting, Guitar, Keyboards: Steve Shouse
Songwriting, Drums, Percussion: Daniele Silvestri
Songwriting, Bass Guitar: Mario Licata

I was alone
Then you came along and made me whole
And because of you
My world is gold and not shades of blue

But healing takes time
And I wasn't sure that I'd be fine
But now I know
That I'm worthy of a life so beautiful

There's a place for you in my heart
To let you in and shine a light for me
You're the one who gave me this gift
And now I can finally see

Oh you color my night and enter my dreams
Bringing me peace
And you color my days
So I'm not scared of the world
And everything

Safe and warm
Even if I feel a coming storm
But I'll ride the wave
Leaning into my sorrow and pain

But healing takes time
And I wasn't sure that I'd be fine
But now I know
That I'm worthy of a life so beautiful

There's a place for you in my heart
To let you in and shine a light for me
You're the one who gave me this gift
And now I can finally see

Oh you color my night and enter my dreams
Bringing me peace
And you color my days
So I'm not scared of the world
And everything

I was alone
Then you came along and made me whole
And because of you
My world is gold and not shades of blue
My world is gold and not shades of blue

Color My Night

⭐ Ruth E. is a Canadian singer songwriter from Toronto. She writes about life, family, relationships and places. Ruth lends her silky vocals to multiple genres but mostly folk and pop rock, and contemporary country,  She's currently working on her debut album. ⭐

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