Nothing but the Words is a collection of stories — all lived and felt.
It’s about a breakup and a new relationship, loving someone who’s far away.
It’s my own therapy, it's about speaking up after years of silence, holding on through distance, and learning how to let go when you finally have to, but more than all the expression on Love I finally feel truly.

These songs are how I say what I couldn’t say out loud.
If they find you at the right time, I hope they speak for you too.

— Martin
Writer. Storyteller. Just a guy with something real to say.

Nothing but the Words

If I could fold the highway like a map
I’d draw a door from here to where you nap
Slide it open right into your room
Barefoot steps and hearts in bloom
I’d brush your hair while you brush your teeth
Tuck in close like I never leave
You’d smile and say, “You can’t be real”
And I’d say, “Come here, let me show you how I feel”

[Chorus]
I’d teleport to you if I just knew how
Drop right in and spin you ‘round right now
No more waiting, no more lonely nights
Just your hands in mine and the morning light
You could wash my back, I’ll dry off yours
I’ll brush your hair, then love you some more
I’d bend the rules and the stars somehow
If I could fold the highway right now.

I’d time it perfect, step in with the water runnin’
You’d toss me a towel like the trouble’s just beginnin’
Say “go on babe, I’ll cook you something sweet”
She plates it up like a five-star treat
You’d hum that tune I wrote of our first meet
Singin’ off-key, barefoot on the beat
Then pour my coffee with a little wink
And say, “Come get your kiss, but don’t you blink.”

[Repeat Chorus]

If I could fold the highway…
If I could fold the highway right now.

Or maybe in a dream past midnight’s door
I slip on through across the bedroom floor
Leave my boots and time behind
With you, love’s always right on time

No ticking clocks, no worn-out miles
Just waking up beside your smile
No traffic jams, no weekend plans
Just tangled sheets and lazy hands
The world outside can wait its turn
There’s coffee, kisses, and skin to burn
If wishing made the real-world bend
I’d fold that map and never leave again

[Repeat Chorus]
If I could fold the highway…
If I could fold the highway right now.

Yeah… if I could fold the highway, babe
If I could fold the highway right now,
I’d already be there with you.

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A long-distance love song about teleportation, morning kisses, and folding space just to brush her hair and hold her a little longer. Playful, warm, and full of sunshine.

Fold the Highway

We talk all night with hearts half-shown
You hold my hand like it’s your own
You kiss my shoulder when we walk
Run your hand through my hair like it’s softest chalk
You call me babe, you call me love
You fit beside me like a glove
But there’s a space we never name
Where everything still feels the same

It might be early, might be wrong
But it’s felt like love all along

[Chorus]
We’ve got everything but the words
The quiet truth that never blurs
You lean on me, you match my pace
You pull me close in every place
You give so much, without a name
But I still feel it all the same
So I don’t ask for bigger words
We’ve got everything… everything but the words

You kiss my chest and calm my storms
You know the way my heartbeat forms
I hold your gaze, you hold my hand
We move like waves across dry land
You hold the space, you keep me whole
You name the parts I didn’t know
And I see you, not just the shine
But every edge you let meet mine

No need to label what we feel
It’s real enough without the seal

[Repeat Chorus]

There’s no pressure, there’s no race
No need to rush what time will trace
I’d rather walk this side-by-side
Then reach too soon and miss the ride

So I’ll stay open, soft, and true
And let the word come clear to you

[Repeat Chorus]

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A love song for everything that’s already there, the touch, the trust, the laughter, even if the word ‘love’ hasn’t been said yet.

Everything But The Words

You were stretched on a towel, that sun-kissed grin
I was sweating in the light where the pine lets in
Two backyards, but the sky said one
And we felt like rich folks in the sun

You held your phone like I was right there
Laughin’, sayin’ you’d save me a chair
And I swear that smile lit up my day
Like the sun reached out from six hundred away

[Chorus]
We got the same sun, same heat
You with that glow, me in bare feet
Different towns, but our hearts beat one
Tanned and teasing in the midday sun
You shine like gold in the afternoon
And I feel it rising from your side too
Six hundred clicks, but it still feels close
Babe, we’re dancing beneath the same sun

Babe, we’re dancing beneath the same sun

You said, “Wish I could reach right through the screen”
I said, “I’d fold the highway if you know what I mean”
You leaned right back with your eyes half closed
And I felt that spark through a screen and a phone

No ocean breeze, just that backyard sky
But somehow, baby, we still get high
On every look and every tease
Soakin’ in love on a light July breeze

[Repeat Chorus]
Tanned and teasing in the midday sun

Our phones ran hot, like our hearts, like our skin
Even apart, girl, we’re still locked in
Burnin’ bright where the sunlight plays
You and me, just a call away

Same sun… same heat
Same sweet fire, same heartbeat
Different chairs but the same damn fun
Fallin’ deeper in the midday sun

[Repeat Chorus]
(It’s like you were here…)
Dancing beneath the same sun

Still burnin’ under the same sun

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"Same Sun" is a pop-country dance track that captures the intimacy of long-distance love shared under a single sky. With vibrant guitars, a driving beat, and sun-soaked lyrics, the song tells the story of two lovers, each in their own backyard, connected through a video call and the warmth of the midday sun. It blends flirtation and longing with a touch of humour and heartfelt rhythm, reminding us that no matter the miles, love can still burn bright, beneath the same sun.

Same Sun

She walks in like color in a black-and-white room
Brings a laugh, brings a spark, clears away the gloom
She don’t try, she just shines, and that’s enough
Turns an everyday moment to something like love

No fireworks, no grand display
Just the way she smiles can shift my day

[Chorus]
And I’m lucky like that, to be hers, to be seen
To be picked by someone who could have had anything
She’s the calm in my chest, the fire in my track
And I still can’t believe she’s choosing me back
I don’t need much, but I know this, in fact
I feel lucky, yeah, lucky like that

There’s charm in her quiet, we don’t need to speak
Just a look, just a grin, and my knees go weak
She runs her fingers through my hair, slow and thin
I still catch my breath when she draws me in
Yeah, she knows it.

Not a script, not a show, not a dream I planned
But there’s magic in the way she takes my hand

[Chorus 2]
And I’m lucky like that, to be hers, to be known
To feel right in a heart that feels like home
She’s the calm in my chest, the fire in my track
And I still can’t believe she’s choosing me back
I don’t need much, but I know this, in fact,
I feel lucky, yeah, lucky like that

I feel lucky…
Yeah, lucky like that…

It’s not just the pull, it’s the peace she brings
Not just the thrill, it’s the truth in small things
She’s not saving me, but I keep rising
And love like this? It’s soul-surprising

We pull in close, and the world fades slow
No need for words, our bodies know
The way she sighs when I touch her skin
Says more than words could ever begin

[Chorus 3]
I’m lucky like that, to be hers, to be seen
To be chosen by someone who moves like a dream
She’s the calm in my chest, the fire in my track
And I still can’t believe she’s choosing me back
I don’t need much, but I know this, in fact,
I feel lucky, yeah, lucky like that

Lucky, lucky…
Yeah, lucky like that…
Lucky, lucky…

Still can’t believe…
She’s choosing me back.

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“Lucky Like That” is a warm, groovy country-pop track that celebrates the quiet magic of being deeply seen, chosen, and loved. With a toe-tapping mid-tempo rhythm, smooth acoustic guitars, and a soulful male vocal, the song blends flirtation, tenderness, and gratitude. It captures the feeling of being drawn into someone’s presence, heart, mind, and body, and knowing just how rare that connection is.

Lucky like that

She says, “Moments matter, not what’s boxed or tied,” “Give me laughter, music, and time on our side.” 
She’ll light up a room with a joke and a glance 
Spin me around like it’s our one dance 
And when the right song plays, she leans in slow 
Says, “Boo, I feel rich, just so you know.”

[Chorus 1]
Every second with her is the moment of a lifetime 
Like sharing one chair in the glow of a bonfire 
She don’t need diamonds, don’t care for design 
She just needs touch and a glass of red wine 
She turns little things into gold every time 
Every second with her… Is the moment of a lifetime

She catches my thoughts before I speak 
She knows when I’m strong, and when I’m weak 
She reads me in silence like words on a sheet 
She hears her heart in the song, then kisses mine 
She teases then laughs, that moment’s divine 
And somehow her sparkle keeps redefining time

[Chorus 2]
Every second with her is the moment of a lifetime 
Like dancing barefoot in the heat of the fire light 
She don’t need diamonds, don’t care for design 
She just needs touch and a glass of red wine 
She turns little things into gold every time 
Every second with her… Is the moment of a lifetime

There’s a candle lit low and a song playing sweet 
She moves through the room with a sway in her feet 
Climbs in my lap like she’s claiming her seat 
She leans into me while the melody flows 
Her hands make promises, her lips kiss slow 
And time disappears in the afterglow

She taught me that joy ain’t something you chase
It’s lightning and laughter and a warm embrace
Now I hold her close and I finally see
She’s the gift that she’s giving me

[Chorus 3]
Every second with her is the moment of a lifetime 
Like soft-spoken laughter and skin against mine 
She don’t need diamonds, don’t care for design 
She just needs touch and a glass of red wine 
She turns little things into gold every time 
Every second with her… Is the moment of a lifetime

Yeah, every second with her…
Is the moment of a lifetime

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A heartfelt country power ballad about a woman who doesn’t measure love in gifts, but in shared moments. With warmth, humour, and quiet intimacy, the song captures how she turns ordinary nights into unforgettable memories, through laughter, music, touch, and presence. From soft glances to slow dances, candlelight to playful grins, every second with her feels like a lifetime. Honest, soulful, and deeply personal, this is a tribute to the kind of love that doesn’t need wrapping, just time well spent.

The Moment of a Lifetime

We checked in with low hopes, two keys and a grin
Room Two-Ten, where the night would begin
Then down to the beach with a bottle of white
Brie and some bread in the warm summer light

You ran to the lake when the sun got too much
I stayed on the blanket, not ready to touch
You came back dripping, laughing out loud
Laid your cold, wet body on me like a cloud

[Chorus]
In that cheap hotel room, we lit it up like gold
No food, just our kisses and a grip to hold
You whispered, “your hand on me”, like it meant everything
And I’d do it again, just to feel your cling
No stars overhead, just the pull of the moon
So rich in that moment… in that cheap hotel room.
In that cheap hotel room.

You looked in my eyes and softly said, “What?”
I smiled and replied, “You. What?”, like a shot
And we touched for hours, slow like a tide
Every glance, every graze, peeling back what we hide

It was our first time but it felt like a spark
Like we’d never been touched, never opened that part
We made it feel new, like the world disappeared
No pasts, no rush just us, right here

[Repeat Chorus]

We wandered the streets with cones in our hands
Raspberry for you, vanilla for this man
Street shows and laughter, the whole city spun
Two hearts in the crowd, beating as one

We’d waited so long just to share that delight
Talked of ice cream for weeks, it finally felt right
Sunlight and sweetness, your smile in the breeze
That moment was ours, simple and free

In that cheap hotel room...

Then Adele played low, soft as our skin
Your breath on my neck, your soul breathing in
We took our time, made it gentle and deep
Like two hearts waking up from a long sacred sleep

Then we packed up our bags, left the key with a smile
Put miles between us at least for a while
But this is a new love, a soft-burning flame
We pause, we live and then light it again

One day we’ll stop pressing play and rewind
One day this pause will leave distance behind
But ‘til that moment, we’ll carry enough
To keep warm with the memory…
Of that cheap hotel love

[Repeat Chorus]

You looked at me and said “What?”
I smiled and said “I Love You, is what”

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A heartfelt country ballad that captures the raw intimacy of a first romantic weekend shared between lovers. Set against the backdrop of a modest hotel room and a lakeside escape, the song blends gentle acoustic guitar with soulful male vocals to tell a story of passion, connection, and temporary goodbyes. With vivid storytelling and a soft Nashville twang, it paints a picture of stolen time, tender touches, and the richness found not in luxury, but in shared emotion. It’s a slow-burning, emotional track full of nostalgia, longing, and quiet joy.

Cheap Room, Rich Love (Nashville Cut)

Ice cubes dancin’ in a cheap glass cup
Poured it strong, now raise it up
If it hits like love, don’t walk away.
We only get so many nights this great.

[Pre Chorus]
Clock’s tickin’, no rewind
Make your move or fall behind
Don’t save your heart for another time
’Cause time don’t wait in line.

[Chorus]
Let’s dance while the ice still clinks,
Drink it down before it sinks.
Say it now, don’t overthink
Just like life, love goes quick.
So grab my shirt and pull me near,
We ain’t got forever here.
We ain’t that young, we still got time,
So raise that glass and cheers!

Seen too many let it pass
Waiting for the perfect glass
But perfect’s just a damn excuse
For never lighting up the fuse

[Repeat Pre Chorus]

[Repeat Chorus]

Here’s to love we didn’t waste
Every laugh, every taste
Raise ‘em high, no lookin’ back
Let it melt — and feel the splash!

One day you’ll wish you’d kissed me more
Said the words, kicked down the door
But love don’t wait and ice don’t last
So take the damn shot — raise your glass!

[Repeat Chorus]

Before it melts — take the shot!

[Repeat Chorus]

Before it melts — take the shot!
TAKE THE SHOT!

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“Before the Ice Melts” is a lively, upbeat country-pop anthem that celebrates embracing life, love, and each fleeting moment to its fullest. Using playful imagery of ice cubes melting away, the song encourages listeners to let go of hesitation and to live without regret. Catchy choruses, echoing vocals, and energetic rhythms make this song irresistibly singable and perfect for joyful, feel-good gatherings.

Before the Ice Melts

I kissed her goodbye, then hit the road
I still taste her lips, it’s fresh and bold
My truck rolls on, I grip the wheel
But missin’ her is all I feel

[Chorus]
But it sure would be nice
If she missed me too
If she whispered my name
Like I sometimes do
I don’t need the world
Just wanna be hers
It sure would be nice…
If she missed me too

She’s got her world, and that’s just fine
Maybe one day, our stars’ll align
I’d love to believe, as our stories spin
That I’ll cross her thoughts, and she’ll let me in

[Repeat Chorus]

Some days I feel like I’ve lost my mind
Reading too deep in the quiet signs
Her silences echo, near driving me crazy
I try to stay cool, but I miss her daily

I pull back and give her a day
Don’t wanna chase her away
So I write lines I’d sing one day
And hope she hears me that way

[Repeat Chorus]

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A country rock ballad about loving someone from a distance, and holding back out of respect. It’s about the quiet tension between giving them space and wanting to be missed, where unspoken feelings get written into songs instead of texts. Honest, restrained, and full of heart.




If She Missed Me Too

If you go first, and Lord, I hope you stay
The world would dim in a different way
You are the fire that walks so free
A heart like yours don’t come easy to me

You jump from planes and stand your ground
You don’t chase danger, but you don’t back down
You shine like truth in a world gone gray
If you were gone, I’d lose my way

[Chorus]
So wait for me where the sky turns gold
Where the quiet ones and the brave grow old
If I’m still here, I’ll find my way
Just wait for me, I’ll be okay
If you go first, I’ll carry your flame
And live with your love in my everyday
If you go first… wait for me, bae
Just wait for me, I’ll be okay

You don’t go looking for a fight
But when it comes, you stand upright
And I’ll salute you with a toast and tears
But I’ll need you close for the coming years

You teach the wind what freedom means
With dusty boots and a young one’s dreams
You carry more than most would dare
With quiet strength and steady care

[Repeat Chorus]

I’ll talk to you through thunder and the trees
In firelight, in sand, and foreign seas
You were meant to outlast the storm
To rise, to lead, to stand proud in uniform




And folks back home will speak your name
With quiet pride and love that stays
They’ll wear your light and hold it tight
And say you always did things right

And I’ll keep going, slow but true
With every breath, I’ll honor you
And if I fall, I’ll rise again
‘Cause I was loved until the end

[Repeat Chorus]

Just wait for me, I’ll be okay

Wait for me, I’ll be okay

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I’ll Be Okay is a tribute to a love that runs deep, quiet, and true.

Written from the heart of someone who loves a soldier, a fighter, a leader, a woman who walks through the world with strength and fire, this song is about the promise to keep living, to keep honouring, even if she goes first.

With soft acoustic guitar, military march snare, and haunting fiddle touches, the arrangement stays grounded and warm. The chorus gently rises, the harmonies linger, and the final line, “Wait for me, I’ll be okay”, lands like a whispered vow.

This song is for those who serve, and those who love them.


I’ll be Okay

Her hair’s like midnight, kissed by the sun
Even when it’s tangled, wild, or just undone
No silver yet, the dark still glows
But maybe I’ll catch the first as time unfolds

Her eyes are the kind that hold your stare
A shade you only notice when you really care
I get lost in them, quiet and wide
Like I forget myself and drift inside

[Chorus]
She’s not the kind to chase the light
But it finds her every time just right
She’s real in ways no mirror understands
No one else would see it, not like I can
Not like I can

Her smile appears like morning snow
A fold by her lips that steals the show
Her tongue brushes slow across her lip
It’s a moment I don’t let slip

Her eyes catch fire when she smiles
Wrinkles that glow and linger a while
She turns to the sun like it’s calling her name
And I gasp for air in the heat of her flame

[Repeat Chorus]

There’s more to her, curves I won’t define
A shape I’ve traced like my favorite line
But what moves me more, beyond what I feel
Is the depth of her mind, steady and real

She speaks with purpose, clear and strong
Knows what she wants, and where she belongs
She gives her best, with no disguise
And holds her truth behind those eyes

[Chorus 2]
She’s not the kind to need a stage
But her presence writes another page
She’s real in ways no mirror understands
No one else would see it, not like I can
Not like I can

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A heartfelt country ballad about seeing someone fully, beyond the mirror, beyond the surface. “Not Like I Can” captures the quiet magic of presence, expression, and love that’s deeply personal yet universally felt.

Not Like I Can

I used to choke on words I never said
Swallowed silence just to keep the peace instead
Smiled through storms, made quiet my home
But truth has a weight when you carry it alone

I was raised to be steady, not stir up the fight
To hold in the tremble and walk out polite
But lately I’ve felt this fire in my chest
It’s not anger, it’s the part I’ve suppressed

[Chorus]
Now I’m learning to say it out loud
To stand in the storm and make myself proud
Speak what I feel, not what keeps folks proud
Yeah, I’m finding my voice in the cracks of the sound
And I won’t back down
Hell no, I’ll say it out loud

I’m tracing emotions I used to outrun
Giving names to the shadows I hid from the sun
It’s messy and hard, but I’m showing up
To rebuild the life I once called enough

[Repeat Chorus]

I walked out the door of a life that looked right
Thirty years deep in a silent fight
Now I’m done shrinking to fit someone’s frame
I’m burning the script and reclaiming my name

This ain’t just healing, it’s a kind of war
Breaking patterns I can’t wear anymore
I’m not just surviving, I’m learning to be
The kind of man I’d trust to fight with me

[Repeat Chorus]

No, I won’t back down
I’m saying it out loud

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A gritty, defiant, country anthem about learning to speak the truth, stand your ground, and rebuild your life from the inside out.For the ones who’ve stayed quiet too long, who’ve smiled through storms, and finally decided to step into who they really are. Raw. Honest. Loud.

Say It Out Loud

When I’m with you, I wanna stop that clock
Freeze it right here, don’t let it drop
Hold that smile, hold that touch
Stay in this moment, I can’t get enough

When you’re gone, I’m countin’ days
Wishing the time, would slip away
Find two wrinkles close, in the great unknown
Jump from one to the other, ‘til I’m home

[Chorus]
I’d skip the next two years, if I could
Jump right past the hard, to the good
Wake up with you, in our own little place
Coffee in the kitchen, sunshine on your face
But love don’t work, like a map in my hand
It’s built on the miles, and the time in the sand
Every grain’s got a story, every mile’s got a plan
That’s the way it goes… in wrinkles and sand

Got a past to clear, got some ties to cut
You’ve got dreams to chase, we both got stuff
If we rush too fast, we might lose the way
So we’re takin’ this road, day by day

If I could fold the years, like a map in space
We’d miss all the roads, that we need to trace
To build the kind of love
That stands through each wrinkle, each grain of sand

[Repeat Chorus 2X]

That’s the way it goes…

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Wrinkles and Sand is a modern country ballad about the push and pull of love at a distance, wanting to freeze time when you’re together and bend it when you’re apart. Driven by warm acoustic guitars, soaring choruses, and heartfelt vocals, it blends down-to-earth country storytelling with cosmic imagery: hourglasses, wrinkles in time, and maps in space. The song wrestles with the temptation to skip ahead to a shared future, while realizing that the journey, every mile, every moment, is what builds a love that lasts.

Wrinkles and Sand

I’ve walked through the dust, I’ve stood in the rain
Carried my pack, through the hurt and the strain
But nothing I’ve faced, in the fight or the field
Feels like the weight of the truth I’ve concealed

You’ve got my heart, posted out in the open
No armor on, just words unspoken
And I’m holding my ground, though it’s hard to stand still
When one look from you could wound or could heal

[Chorus]
My heart’s downrange and you’re on the line
Finger on the trigger, but you’re taking your time
I can’t call it back, can’t pull it away
It’s yours to defend or to let slip away
I’ve made my choice, my aim is true
The rest of this fight is up to you
One shot to hold it, one shot to change it
Bae, Let's face it... My heart is downrange

I get why you’re cautious, I’ve read your doubt
You’ve seen me live it, then just walk out
You think I could leave like it’s nothing to do
But I’ve never been more certain than I am with you

[Repeat Chorus]

This is the longest second I’ve ever known
My future’s right here, but I’m all alone
I’m at a stand-to, holding my ground
One word from you could turn it around

[Repeat Chorus]

Yeah Bae, let's face it... my heart is downrange

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Downrange Heart blends military imagery with raw vulnerability, telling the story of a man who’s certain of his path but knows the woman he loves is still deciding if she can trust him. With heartfelt verses, soaring choruses, and a hook that lands like a stamp, “My heart is downrange”, this mid-tempo country track captures the tension between emotional exposure and the hope she’ll choose to protect what’s in her hands.

Downrange Heart

You can take your shots in your midnight calls
Pin my picture downrange on your dartboard wall
Swear to the sky I’m a low-down cheat
I’m the devil with spurs and a heart of steel
Scratch me out like a no-good bet
Like I’m the storm this ol’ town won’t forget
But truth is, girl, I ain’t losin’ sleep
While you’re countin’ lies, I’m sleepin’ deep

[Chorus]
I’m still sleepin’ fine in my same old bed
Still dreamin’ deep with a clear, calm head
You can toss all night, you can curse my name
You can hate my guts, it won’t change my game
Closed my eyes last night, I’ll do again today
Put the fire out, ridin’ to a brand-new day
A man sleeps good when he leaves the fight
While you’re countin’ lies, I’m sleepin’ fine

You can say she’s the reason I walked away
Like I fell in love in a single day
But the truth is, girl, I was long gone inside
And I knew there was nothin’ left to revive
You can spin that yarn ’til the spool runs dry
Try to pull me back, but I won’t comply
You can’t shake the dirt where I’ve made my stand
While you’re kickin’ dust, I’m hummin’ again

[Repeat Chorus]

I’ve been ridin’ my luck on a brand-new road
Shaking off the weight of the things we owed
Got my eyes set ahead, not a glance behind
Every mile I ride gives me peace of mind
You can swing all day at a man who’s gone
But I ain’t stickin’ ’round just to prove you wrong
You can’t break a man who won’t turn around
My roots are set in this solid ground

If your pillow’s cold, that’s your own fight
I’ve found my peace, and it feels just right

[Repeat Chorus]

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This confident, country-rock anthem tells the story of walking away from drama and finding peace on your own terms. With a mix of swagger, small-town imagery, and a hook that hits like a bullseye, I’m Still Sleepin’ Fine is a nod to anyone who’s moved on, left the noise behind, and never slept better.

I’m Sleepin’ Fine

We found a spot with fire and stone
Shared a slice and talked alone
The waitress smiled, she knew the look
Two hearts slowly getting hooked

The woman beside kept her eyes down low
But we both could feel her leaning slow
She never glanced, not once our way
But she tuned in close to every word we’d say

[Chorus]
One bottle in, we laughed, felt free
Two bottles then, truth came easy
We named old ghosts and the weight we carry
And let ‘em fade as the wine poured steady
No need to rush, nowhere to be
The night said “stay,” and we chose to be
Second bottle deep, I saw you clearly
Second bottle deep, and you saw me

You spoke of your mom who dreamed of a ring
She never wore one, and you never chased that thing
You sketched your old loves with an open grin
And said my name comes up with your friends and kin

I talked about my grandma, her garden and her hands
How I saw her one last time, before she flew to her promised lands
You said my words were stronger than before
More certain of the life I’m asking for

[Repeat Chorus]

We opened a third for a sip and a smile
The swing rocked slow, in the night for awhile
A blanket around us your head on my chest
You drifted to sleep in the cool night’s rest

You told me later it was your favorite part
Of all the nights, it stayed in your heart
We played with the night, but our hearts stayed whole
And shared all the stories that shaped our souls

[Repeat Chorus]

Second bottle deep, I saw you clearly
Second bottle deep, and you’re still near me

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A tender country love song about one unforgettable night, sharing wine, laughter, and the pieces of our past that shape us. “Second Bottle Deep” captures the moment when walls fall, stories flow, and love feels both brand new and timeless.

Second Bottle Deep

Said I’d take my time, now you’re surrounding me
Never stood alone, always leaned on company
Now I’m finding my way, try’n stand up tall
But you hit my soul like a wrecking ball

[Chorus]
We might not be ready, but you’re calling me
Your face in the night is all I see
And when you’re near, my heart breaks free
I’m pulled to you like gravity
I know I need time to work on me
To build a new space for you to be
We might not be ready, but you’re all I see
We’re pulled together like gravity

I need space to learn what’s mine to keep
Dig my roots down strong, make my heart run deep
But you’re the fire I can’t break free
The harder I fight, the more you find me

[Repeat Chorus]

Give me time, but don’t let go
The wrong time don’t mean no
Love don’t always start on cue
But I can’t stop the pull to you

[Repeat Chorus]

And gravity won’t let go of me


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“Pulled Like Gravity” is a heartfelt country-hip hop crossover ballad about the tension between love’s timing and love’s pull. It’s a story of healing, learning to stand alone, and still being drawn toward someone with irresistible force. Vulnerable verses meet a soaring, catchy chorus that captures the feeling of being pulled together like gravity.

Pulled like Gravity

I didn’t leave her with a broken heart
I just knew the fire had lost its spark
She’s part of my past, but light's gone dark
No use pretending, love lost its mark
All these years left a hole inside
Can’t just fill it fast with another try
The silence cuts deep, but it clears the way
For a stronger man to rise someday

[Chorus]
Hard bein’ strong when the nights are long
Hard learnin’ to stand when you’re all alone
Hard walkin’ the miles with nowhere to roam
Hard findin’ my way with no place to call home
Hard buildin’ a life from broken stone
Hard prayin’ for the strength to find where I belong
Hard facin’ life on my own
The hardest part is feelin' alone

I’m not in pieces, but I feel the pain
Will this empty silence always remain?
The nights roll slow, the days drag on
The mirror stares back, says somethin’s wrong
I’ve got to face the man I see
And learn what living alone can be
Find my ground before I fall
Stand on my own, start standing tall

[Repeat Chorus]

I won’t just fill the void she left inside
This heart’s burned down, the space’s open wide
I’m layin’ bricks where the ashes fell
To build a story I’ve yet to tell
And when the time is right, I’ll give my all
Not just a heart with rooms too small
She pulls me in, like gravity
I’m carving a place where love can be

I’ve got to learn to walk alone
Build my life, make it my own
Stop waitin’ on the world to help me
The only change starts here with me

[Repeat Chorus]

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This track tells the story of walking away from a love that no longer burned, and facing the quiet aftermath. It’s not about heartbreak or regret, but about rebuilding from the ashes, learning to live alone, heal the emptiness, and carve out space for a love that’s real. Raw, honest, and grounded, it’s a reflection on strength, silence, and the hardest part of starting over.

Hard

I like mornings breakin’, my steamin’ coffee
Birds outside singin’ their song to me
A warm bed, her head on my chest
That’s the kind of life I love the best
I like bonfires, smoke in my clothes
Gin in my glass, a small creek that flows
Music playin', a rod in my hand
And writing down the things I understand

[Chorus]
I won’t hide, I won’t bend
This is my life, not the end
No more lies, no disguise
I’ll stand tall, and claim my sky
I won't hide, the man inside
This is my song, this is my fight
No more lies, no disguise
I’ll stand tall, and claim my sky

I hate cold hearts, I hate control
I hate being told which way to go
Hate mosquito bites, And the cold that cuts deep
But nothing hurts like the lies I keep
Hate the mask, hate playin’ small
Hate the need for things, I chase it all
Maybe I want it ‘cause I'm blind
Never felt rich in that old life of mine

[Repeat Chorus]

Scars don’t scare me, they make me real
Every cut I got taught me how to feel
I’m not the shadow I cast before
I’m walkin’ proud through an open door

[Repeat Chorus]

Yeah, I’ll stand tall, and claim my sky


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My Own Sky is a raw, modern country anthem about self-discovery and authenticity. It’s a song that strips away the mask, faces down doubt and control, and celebrates the small joys that keep us grounded. With chant-like choruses, heartfelt verses, and a bridge that opens into pure release, this track is a rally cry for anyone learning to live unapologetically.

My Own Sky

She don’t need makeup, no red on her lips
No glittered-up heels or runway tips
Just a white dress with tiny blue flowers
Boots on her feet and an attitude of power
She walks in slow like she owns the day
And every head just turns her way
A pair of shades, and the sun gets shy
Yeah, she’s the reason for the heat outside

[Chorus]
I can’t look away, not a single second
She’s the kind of beauty that don’t beg attention
Barefoot grace with a wildfire heart
She don’t light up a room, she tears it apart
When the sun goes down, she starts to glow
Full moon smile in the soft shadow
When her eyes lock on me, I freeze in place
Call it what you want, I can’t look away
I can’t look away

She moves like a song only I get to hear
Strong like a fighter, soft like a tear
Golden skin catchin’ every ray of light
With a walk that could steal the stars at night
Long-legged grace with a dancer’s stride
Every curve in sync, with the rhythm inside
She don’t need words to leave her trace
She’s body and soul, perfectly in place

[Repeat Chorus]

Now don’t get me started when those shorts fit tight
Legs so fine, they mess with my sight
She bends for a beer and I lose my cool
Like a man forgettin’ every golden rule
If self-control was an 8-second ride
I’d be airborne, hat flyin’ wide
If saints had thoughts like the ones I do
They’d be drinkin’ in church and breakin’ rules too

Every glance, every move, every breath that she takes
She’s the moment, the spark, the reason I wake
There’s loud kinds of beauty, but she’s the one that stays
Right under your skin… Where you want her to stay

[Repeat Chorus]


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This is a song about the kind of woman who turns heads without even trying, natural, powerful, quietly stunning. She’s all fire and grace, soft and strong, magnetic in every moment. From boots and wild hair to her daily dress, there’s no looking away once she’s in the room. A country groove made for her, and only her.

Can’t Look Away

We meet in the middle, both driving alone
Trade stories and smiles till we’re back on our own
We don’t need promises carved in stone
But when I’m with you, it feels like home

[Chorus 1]
Do you talk about me when your guard is down?
When you’re sharing your life and I’m not around
Do they know there’s someone who holds you tight
Who makes your hard days, feel a little more right?
We’ve got everything but the words that’s true
But do you talk about me, like I belong to you?

There’s a ring in my drawer, and a story behind
A mark on my arm, from another time
I’ve chosen to leave, that old life behind
And now I’m ready to walk with your hand into mine

[Chorus 2]
Do you talk about me when you’re with your crowd?
When the laughter fades and your thoughts speak loud
Do they know there’s someone who holds you tight
Who makes your hard days, feel a little more right?
We’ve got everything but the words that’s true
But do you talk about me like I belong to you?

I know there are moments I’m not part of yet
Family weekends and long trips I don’t get
And I’m not rushing, I know what this takes
I just want to be a part of the life that we’ll make.

I’m not asking for a timeline we both know can’t be
I just know in your arms is where I’m meant to be

[Chorus 3]
Do you talk about me when the stories flow?
When your mom asks questions, you don’t quite know
Do your close ones know there’s a name you keep
That’s more than a smile you hide 'fore you sleep?
We’ve got everything but the words, that’s true
But do you talk about me like I belong to you?

Do you talk about me…
Like I talk about you!

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“Do You Talk About Me” is a heartfelt country-pop ballad that captures the quiet longing of a man in love, not with someone he’s trying to win over, but someone he’s already deeply connected to. The song reflects the emotional space between private affection and public recognition, asking gently whether their love exists beyond shared moments. With smooth acoustic guitar, soft harmonies, and a reflective midtempo groove.

Do You Talk About Me

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