Name: Route 66 by Stephen Ryder
Duration: 3 min 39 s
Description: Route 66” by Stephen Ryder is a high-octane country dance anthem built for the open road and the honky-tonk floor. With driving rhythms, catchy repetition, and a heart set on Amarillo, this song blends classic country grit with modern swagger. Whether you’re behind the wheel or two-steppin’ under neon lights, Route 66 brings the heat. Turn it up, hit the gas, and let the road take you home

Ozzy Osbourne and Lita Ford -Close my eyes forever

A cover of the Miljenko Matijevic (aka Miljenko Matijevic) and Kenny Kanowski penned song "We All Die Young" that was made famous from the Rock Star movie starring Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Anniston. Originally recorded by Steelheart for their "Wait" album, this cover version appears on the Eden's Curse 2007 self titled debut album,

We All Die Young (Steel Dragon Cover)

The song explores the human struggle with the passage of time, focusing on themes of mortality, regret, and the weight of the past. It presents time as an inescapable force that shapes existence, haunting us with memories of lost moments and the inevitability of death. The cinematic and haunting musical direction amplifies this sense of existential tension, blending introspection with urgency.

The core message is a reflection on how we grapple with time’s relentless march. The lyrics suggest that people often fear the future and death, but the real loss lies in the past—moments, dreams, and opportunities that have already slipped away. The song urges listeners to confront this reality, let go of lingering regrets, and embrace the present as the only true moment of existence. The rap verse and bridge emphasize a shift toward acceptance, encouraging resilience and mindfulness ("Only now exists") to find peace amidst time’s haunting presence. The recurring motif of being "haunted by time" underscores the tension between clinging to the past and living fully in the present.

Haunted by Time

Route 66” by Stephen Ryder is a high-octane country dance anthem built for the open road and the honky-tonk floor. With driving rhythms, catchy repetition, and a heart set on Amarillo, this song blends classic country grit with modern swagger. Whether you’re behind the wheel or two-steppin’ under neon lights, Route 66 brings the heat. Turn it up, hit the gas, and let the road take you home

Route 66

Polar Bears are everywhere in Churchill Manitoba
Copyright 2025. Vesuvius

[verse1]
Up in the north where the frost bites deep
Where the wind hums secrets that the tundra keeps
The stars hang low like they’ve lost their way
Churchill wakes in the icy gray

[Chorus]
Polar bears on the streets tonight
Ghosts in fur under pale moonlight
You can hear their breath in the frozen air
In Churchill town
You best beware

[Verse 2]
Snow piles high where the train tracks end
A place where strangers turn to friends
But the white kings roam
No throne in sight
Their kingdom stretches past the night

[Prechorus]
The ice cracks loud
The river groans
The bears walk soft
Like they’re carved from stone

[Chorus]
Polar bears on the streets tonight
Silent hunters in the fading light
Eyes like embers in the northern glow
In Churchill town
The wild runs the show

[Bridge]
They own the alleys
They own the shore
Legends whisper they’ve been here before
No fences hold them
No walls too tall
The Arctic’s call
It conquers all’

Bears in Churchill      With lyrics

[Verse 1]
Your voice still sleeps in the corners of this room
Fading like the sun in the late afternoon
I reach for a hand that’s not coming back
Still feel your shadow pressing in the cracks
And I hate that I still find comfort in the pain
Like a song I can’t forget, playing in the rain

[Chorus]
You broke me, but I’m breaking more alone
Silence feels heavier than the storms we owned
I thought freedom would open up the air
But it’s cold and you’re not there
I’m drifting in the calm I wanted so bad
God, I miss the chaos we had

[Verse 2]
Your eyes were oceans that pulled me too deep
And I let myself drown just to hear you speak
Every lie was a light I still followed through
Even knowing it would burn, I’d come back to you
And now the walls hum with the ghost of your breath
Every night’s just a quieter death

[Chorus]
You broke me, but I’m breaking more alone
Silence feels heavier than the storms we owned
I thought freedom would open up the air
But it’s cold and you’re not there
I’m drifting in the calm I wanted so bad
God, I miss the chaos we had

[Bridge]
If you called, I would run through the dark again
Even knowing where the road would end
Better your fire than this frozen sky
Better your arms than saying goodbye

[Chorus]
You broke me, but I’m breaking more alone
Silence feels heavier than the storms we owned
I thought freedom would open up the air
But it’s cold and you’re not there
I’m drifting in the calm I wanted so bad
God, I miss the chaos we had

[Outro]
Your voice still sleeps in the corners of this room
Fading like the sun in the late afternoon

I Miss The Chaos

Melodic hard rock, crunchy guitar riffs, anthemic chorus, classic Australian rock style, driving rhythm section, modern crisp production, stadium energy, boogie rock groove, produced with AI

Poison Paradise

Split In Two

They shake your hand, they wink and smile
Sellin’ lust and lies in every aisle
Politicians in their fancy suits
But we’re the sheep that follow their boots

Money, power, sex on display
We cheer them on, yeah we pay to play!

Sheep in suits, dancing for the crown
We bang our heads while they tear it down
Sheep in suits, we lick their boots
Love, sex, and power… follow the loot!


Backroom deals and cocktail thrills
Hot blondes, red wine, political kills
We all nod, we all obey
Chasing pleasure, while they make the play


Money, power, sex on display
We cheer them on, yeah we pay to play!


Sheep in suits, dancing for the crown
We bang our heads while they tear it down
Sheep in suits, we lick their boots
Love, sex, and power… follow the loot!


Raise your glass, bite your lip
Power’s a game, we all trip
In bed, in streets, on the floor
The world’s a stage, we beg for more


Sheep in suits, dancing for the crown
We bang our heads while they tear it down
Sheep in suits, we lick their boots
Love, sex, and power… follow the loot!


Follow… the loot… (bang your head…)
Sheep… in suits… (never stop…)
Love… and power… (scream it loud…)

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Goddess Of War

“5 Day Blues” is a bluesy country-rock anthem for the working class — five long days on the grind, chasing freedom when the week is done. With gritty guitars, a steady groove, and soulful vocals, it speaks to the blue-collar heart. Honest and powerful, this track blends blues and country grit into a song made for hard-working folks everywhere.

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5 Day Blues

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. 

With a growing catalog of music, Stephen continues to share songs that resonate with listeners, whether it’s a heartfelt ballad, a foot-stomping anthem, or a reflective tune about life’s unexpected roads. His dedication to authenticity and storytelling makes his music a perfect fit for country radio and beyond. Follow me on Spotify!  

https://open.spotify.com/artist/60jKjrPsJ9Z43m0qF60S74?si=ayZTWLy5T5udCZ1y1hhYlA

Route 66

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