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Should I Wait?

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past curfew, vol. 1

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My Peace

A BONDLEZZ rework of a STEVIE NICKS CLASSIC and a lyrics cover in a romantic blues version.
"TALK TO ME" is a standout track that explores the emotional tension between connection and secrecy in a relationship and stands for honesty and vulnerability from a partner who keeps too much hidden.

The song captures the frustration of loving someone who won't let you in - someone who hides behind silence, mystery, or emotional distance. It’s not about confrontation but about longing: The deep desire for trust, transparency, and emotional intimacy. 

The song walks the fine line between hope and heartbreak. It’s a powerful reminder that love cannot grow without communication and that silence can sometimes be louder - and more destructive - than anything said aloud.

"Talk to Me" remains timeless because it taps into a universal experience: wanting to be let in, wanting to matter enough for someone to share what they hide.

YOU CAN TALK TO ME

[verse1]
I can see we′re thinking about the same things
I can see that expression when the phone rings
We both know there′s somethings happening here, oh yeah

[verse2]
Well, there's no sense in dancing around the subject
A wound gets worse when it's treated with neglect
So, don′t turn now, there′s nothing here to fear

[post chorus]
Talk to me (tell me please what’s going on)
Talk to me
Well, you can talk to me
You can set your secrets free, baby

[verse3]
Dusty words hidden under carpets
Seldom heard … oh yeah. 
Must you keep your secrets locked inside, stay hidden, stay from view?
Oh yeah

[verse4]
Is it all that hard, is it really all that tough? 
Well, I will show you all my cards, now isn't that enough? 
And hide your hurt baby
But you will find no danger
Knock it

[post chorus]
Talk to me (tell me please what’s going on)
Talk to me
Well, you can talk to me (cause I love you baby)

[verse5]
Though we lay face to face, cheek to cheek
Our voices stray from the common ground where they could meet
The walls run high to veil a swelling tear.

[bridge]
Well, let the walls burn down, set your secrets free 
you can set your secrets free! 
You can break their bounds, 'cause you′re safe with me (you know your secret thing)
You can lose your doubt, baby
′Cause you'll find no danger here
Not here

[chorus]
You can talk to me (tell me please what’s going on)
Talk to me, yeah
You can talk to me
Well, you can talk to me
You can set your secrets free, baby

[chorus]
You can talk to me
Talk to me, yeah
You can talk to me
Well, you can talk to me
You can set your secrets free, baby

[outro]
Well, I can see you running
Yes, I can see you running
All the way back home
Well, I can see you running
Yes I can see you running
All the way back home

Original Song by: STEVIE NICKS: https://soundcloud.com/stevienicks/talk-to-me-3
https://soundcloud.com/stevienicks/talk-to-me-2023-remaster
Rework: BONDLEZZ (Torsten Ulrich Galts)
Lyrics: Chas Sandford

TALK TO ME - STEVIE NICKS (blues rework edit) ❤️

She Wore Silence Like" by ObiAmeshi

A haunting exploration of unspoken emotions and the weight of what remains unsaid. ObiAmeshi crafts an intimate sonic portrait of someone who transforms silence into armor, elegance, and mystery all at once. The track delves into the space between words, where silence becomes a language of its own—sometimes protective, sometimes devastating, always profound.
With delicate instrumentation and evocative lyrics, "She Wore Silence Like" captures the complexity of a person who speaks volumes without saying a word. ObiAmeshi's signature style weaves together vulnerability and strength, painting silence not as emptiness, but as a deliberate choice—a garment worn with intention.
The song invites listeners into quiet moments where silence holds more power than any confession, where the absence of words becomes its own kind of poetry. It's a meditation on love, loss, and the beautiful ache of things left unsaid.


She wore Silence Like .

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BELOVED

BLEEDING

 the coffee’s cold,
And your long gone,
I know this should be a rock nd roll song ... BUT !

[Chorus]
I’m cryin’ in the rainlight,
I see you there in the cafe tonight.
Moon light hits the jukebox,
I’m just cryin’ in the rainlight, tonight.

**\[Verse 2]**
the love light falls
Like it never did before
Still bitter on my tongue.
so let those rain drops fall  cause

[Chorus]
I’m cryin’ in the rainlight,
I see you there in the cafe tonight.
Moon light hits the jukebox,
I’m just cryin’ in the rainlight, tonight.

[Bridge]
The jukebox is playin our favourite song,
remember how we used to sing along.
I can almost hear you say, "Don't cry..."
but it's a rainlight on that jukebox tonight 

**\[Outro – Soft, fading]**
 I’m cryin’ in the rainlight...
can you hear that jukebox playin
hear it playin , I’m cryin’ in the rainlight .. tonight

Cryin' In The Rainlight

FR |
Fragments est né de mes propres enregistrements et textes, accumulés au fil des années, comme autant d’échos de ma vie. Chaque chanson témoigne d’un passage — peines d’amour, quête de soi, acceptation de ma différence — où la création a été un refuge et un moteur. Aujourd’hui, ces fragments intimes sont réinventés grâce à l’intelligence artificielle et je peux réaliser le rêve de les partager.

EN |
Fragments was born from my own recordings and writings, collected over the years as echoes of my life. Each song reflects a passage — heartbreak, self-discovery, embracing my difference — where creation became both a refuge and a driving force. Today, these intimate fragments are reimagined through artificial intelligence, allowing me to fulfill the dream of finally sharing them.



False love

“And Yet” is a quiet meditation on what it means to keep going — not because of answers, but despite their absence.

A song for the moments when everything feels pointless, but you still make coffee, take the train, breathe.

Slow. Existential. Gentle. This isn’t a cry for help — it’s a song about the quiet strength of staying.

And yet

[Verse 1]
You came ‘round in the morning like you didn’t disappear
Left lipstick on the counter and regret in my mirror
You say, “It’s complicated,” like that’s news to me
But I’ve been solving puzzles since you lost your key

[Pre-Chorus]
I poured my love in your half-empty glass
Watched you sip it slow, then let it pass
You said you’re scared to feel too much
So why’d you come back for that midnight touch?

[Chorus]
I can’t keep loving with half a heart
While you keep pulling mine apart
You're in, then gone, like a ghost at dark
Boy, I need a flame, not just a spark
If you can't stay, then don't even start—
I ain't playing house with half a heart

[Verse 2]
Your records still spin like nothing’s wrong
But the silence between the songs is long
You wear that charm like it don’t cost a thing
But darling, lies ain't gold, they just glitter and sting

[Pre-Chorus]
Told your mama I was just a phase
She said I deserved a better place
You keep your truth behind your smile
But I’ve been wise to that for a while

[Chorus]
I can’t keep loving with half a heart
While you keep pulling mine apart
You're in, then gone, like a ghost at dark
Boy, I need a flame, not just a spark
If you can't stay, then don't even start—
I ain't playing house with half a heart

[Bridge – spoken/sung style]
I’d rather dance alone in my red suede shoes
Than share my bed with your shifting moods
Don’t need your maybe, I want your more
But I ain’t beggin’ like I did before

[Final Chorus – soft at first, builds up]
No, I can’t keep loving with half a heart
You’re a haunted tune in a broken chart
I’m done with the guessing, done with the art
Of holding together what falls apart
So take your silence, take your part—
And leave me whole, with my full heart

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