I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1)

Some Things I'll Never Know

Not Every Woman

There's a sweet little boy we love so much
He fills us with joy and loves us a bunch
When he takes a nap, he cuddles up
He loves to dance and cut a rug

His name is Landon
I don't take him for granted
He likes swayin' n dancin'
He's my favorite grandson

Pop Pop always prays for you
Nana makes you yummy food
Little sister Ella plays with you
Dad takes n picks you up from school

They all love little Landon
Whether sittin' or standin'
He likes singin' n dancin'
He's my favorite grandson

Loves to play games on his Switch
Loves Mario, Luigi, Lilo and Stitch
Sister Ella watches Peppa Pig
Mushroom power makes him big

Everything he says and does
Makes me want to give him hugs
He takes a nap and cuddles up
Loves to dance and cut a rug

We all love little Landon
Even when he throws tantrums
He's sweet n he's handsome
He's my only grandson

Loves to play games on his Switch
Loves Minecraft, Lilo n Stitch
Sister Ella watches Peppa Pig
He rides bikes now that he's six

We all love little Landon
Even when we can't understand him
He loved playin' in Branson
He's my favorite grandson

My Favorite Grandson

We all get a little creaky with time — some folks call their body a temple, but mine? It’s a haunted house. It rattles, groans, and comes with a few stubborn ghosts that won’t quit complaining.

“My Body Ain’t No Temple (It’s a Haunted House)” is a tongue-in-cheek outlaw country tune about growing older, living hard, and laughing about it anyway. It’s a honky-tonk confession from a man who’s made peace with the cracks in the walls and the ghosts in his bones.

If you’ve ever woken up sore, poured a cup of coffee, and thought “yep, this place needs renovations,” this one’s for you.

My Body Ain’t No Temple

Life can eat your lunch
It can strip and beat you down
Life can pack a punch
And leave you bleeding on the ground

But Christ loved us so much
He gave up His holy crown
The serpent's head was crushed
Death couldn't hold Him down

Don't be disenchanted
He came to save this planet
He won't leave you abandoned
Just bloom where you're planted
He won't leave you marooned and stranded
He wants you to bloom where you're planted
And when the dust has finally landed
You won't be crushed, you'll be standin'

God sent His only son
As a sacrificial lamb
He came not to condemn
But to rescue fallen man

It's all there in His word
So don't be sad and glum
In case you haven't heard
The battle has been won

Don't be disenchanted
He came to save this planet
He won't leave you abandoned
Just bloom where you're planted

He won't leave you marooned and stranded
He wants you to bloom where you're planted
And when the dust has finally landed
You won't be crushed, you'll be standin'

He won't leave you marooned and stranded
He wants you to bloom where you're planted
And when the dust has finally landed
You won't be crushed, you'll be standin'

If you'll just bloom where you're planted
Don't be disenchanted
You won't be abandoned
Just bloom where you're planted

Bloooooooom -- where you're planted
Bloooooooom -- where you're planted
Bloooooooom -- where you're planted
Bloooooooom -- where you're planted 

Bloom Where You're Planted

Everything Left Unsaid

Night Train to NOLA (Outlaw Country Soul)

Wrote this on an Amtrak at 3 a.m. — diesel humming, ghosts in the window, NOLA calling. Every mile’s a prayer. Every note’s a confession.

Hit like if you’ve ever run *to* a city instead of away from one.

#NOLANights #OutlawCountrySoul #DeltaDuskAndSoul

Night Train To NOLA

Mirror to You

My Birthday Gift

If You Ever Miss Me

Stephen Ryder is a country artist with a storyteller’s heart, weaving real-life experiences into heartfelt, powerful songs. His music blends traditional country with modern influences, creating songs that speak to love, life, and the journey in between. 

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