Roslin/Adama vibes. Written to accompany my fic by the same name

Know You Anywhere

Well back in the day(Early 2000's), I was at a Philcon Filk sing where Dr. Catherine Faber was a guest.  During those sings, as will happen, we were talking about how we write songs, and Dr. Faber talked about structure, saying "One Syllable, Two Syllable's"...
And I was off.
The result was this song, which I hope you enjoy.

The Song Writing Song

I wrote this over a decade ago.  But, in this post-factual world in which we live, it seems it is time to post it.  Because we need love songs to Science and Fact, and the role they play in getting us to this modern world.

There To Here

Disclaimer: I have never worked in Data Entry, but have been in roles similarly soul-crushing during my career.
That said, I feel this will strike a chord with those who get paid to handle mind-numbing tasks.  Like those workers, I've struggled to keep jobs where I have to fight to stop my mind screaming to be freed while I must keep to my tasks.

Wage Slave

Orion

Flieh in den Wald

Dragon Age Fan Song, Created for Lucanis Week on Tumblr

The Demon Crow Lament

A human woman lusts after her Vulcan lover, especially once every seven years, when he goes through the Pon Farr stage. 

LYRICS

(C) 2025 Ggreg Snyder

[Verse 1]
He’s calm and logical, all cool control,
Got that Vulcan discipline down in his soul.
But once in seven years, the fire starts to spark,
And baby when it hits, we’re burnin’ through the dark!

[Chorus]
Pon Farr! (whoa-oh!) It’s hotter than the sun,
Pon Farr! (yeah-yeah!) That Vulcan love is fun.
Regular nights are stellar, he always sets the bar—
But nothing blows my mind like a little Pon Farr!

[Verse 2]
Normally he’s steady, never breaks a sweat,
Speaks in quiet riddles I don’t always get.
But then the fever grabs him, his reason slips away,
And honey, when he grabs me, I don’t want it any other way!

[Chorus]
Pon Farr! (whoa-oh!) His logic takes a dive,
Pon Farr! (yeah-yeah!) That’s when he comes alive.
Every kiss is cosmic, every touch a star—
But nothing lights me up like a night of Pon Farr!

[Bridge]
Seven years of waiting, it’s torture, it’s true…
But when the heatwave hits him, ooooh, I’m brand new!
No mind-meld needed, I know where we are…
We’re ridin’ the galaxy, fueled by Pon Farr!

[Final Chorus]
Pon Farr! (whoa-oh!) My Vulcan’s on fire,
Pon Farr! (yeah-yeah!) He’s quaking with desire.
The stars could all go nova, we’d still go just as far—
‘Cause nothing in the cosmos beats a night of Pon Farr!

Pon Farr Nights

Told from the point of view of an anonymous Starfleet crew member, who was on a science assignment to an alien planet. He fell in love with an alien girl, who is unfortunately from a pre-warp technology. Though the relationship is consummated, he faces guilt and responsibility.

LYRICS
(c)2025 Ggreg Snyder

(Verse 1)
I watched her dancing in the firelight,
On a world untouched by warp or flight.
I logged my notes, I kept my guard,
But loving her came way too hard.

(Pre-Chorus)
She touched my hand, I lost my place,
One kiss and I broke through space.
Now I’m tangled in a secret I can’t tell—
Starfleet rules know me too well.

(Chorus)
The Prime Directive tears me in two,
I can’t change her world, but I can’t leave her too.
We crossed the line under alien skies,
Now I’m stranded with her fire in my eyes.

(Verse 2)
We shared a language without a word,
Every sigh was louder than being heard.
Her skin was strange, her heartbeat wild,
I knew the rules, but I just smiled.

(Pre-Chorus)
She pulled me close, I lost all sense,
Every rule felt irrelevant.
But morning came, and I had to go,
She’ll never know the truth I know.

(Chorus)
The Prime Directive tears me in two,
I can’t change her world, but I can’t leave her too.
We crossed the line under alien skies,
Now I’m haunted by her starlit eyes.

(Bridge)
I dig the way she breaks me down,
The crazy love I wasn’t allowed.
But history’s hers, not mine to write,
So I disappear into the night.

(Chorus)
The Prime Directive—written in stone,
Protect their world, but I’m left alone.
I’ll carry her touch through the stars above,
Bound by duty, but scarred by love.

(Outro)
Somewhere she sleeps beneath her sky,
And I’m just a ghost passing by.
The Prime Directive keeps me true,
But it took my heart away from you.

Prime Directive

Following the story of Plato's Stepchildren, Lt. Uhura sings about how the kiss with Kirk and other freak activities didn't actually bother her, she just needs the Platonians to set some boundaries.

LYRICS
(C)2025 Ggreg Snyder

(Verse)
Trapped us here on an alien stage,
We’re just pawns in a psychic cage.
He leaned in close, I felt the spark,
A captain’s kiss in the candle’s dark.

(Pre-Chorus)
But it wasn’t his plan, not his move,
Telekinetic hands set the groove.
Honey, I’d play along, if you’d just say,
What’s torture, what’s pleasure, what’s game to play.

(Chorus)
Oh, Platonians, don’t you see?
Consent is the sweetest melody.
Tie me up in your cruel delight,
But baby, set the boundaries right.

(Verse 2)
I’m no naïve Deltan bride,
I know the heat when it burns inside.
Surprised my captain dared to steal,
A kiss with a woman who knows what’s real.

(Pre-Chorus)
Push and pull, it’s a wicked art,
But darling, you can’t command the heart.
You want torment, sugar, I won’t fight,
Just whisper first, then hold on tight.

(Chorus)
Oh, Platonians, don’t you see?
Consent is the sweetest melody.
Play your games, I’ll play mine too,
But let me choose what I’ll do with you.

(Bridge) 
Captain… you tasted fine,
But next time, let’s make sure it’s really your mind.
And as for those Platonic kings—
Baby, torture me… if you let me sing.

(Final Chorus)
Platonians, hear my plea,
Power feels better when it’s given to me.
Twist and turn, oh, the sweet suspense—
I’ll dance with you, if you honor consent.

(Outro)
Mmm… captain’s kiss, forbidden thrill,
But the strongest law is a woman’s will. 


Platonian Kiss

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Ggreg is a native of San Jose, CA, currently living in Las Vegas, NV. He is a singer/songwriter, as well as an actor, playwright and voice over artist. Member SAG-AFTRA, AEA, ASCAP, NSAI.

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