It's midnight
There's darkness
The road seems all uphill
Heart's burdened heavy
And you've had your fill

Carry on for love
Carry on for hope
Carry on my friend
Carry on, if it's a no

You can get through it, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip, don't lose your grip
You're stronger than you think, take that trip

Bumpy old highway
Twists and turns
Winds change blow
Remember what I say

Carry on for love
Carry on for hope
Carry on my friend
Carry on, if it's a no

You can get through it, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend, I contend
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip, don't lose your grip, don't lose your grip
You're stronger than you think, take that trip

Your night is the coldest
You're feeling the oldest
Look up into the sky
Stars, they'll guide

Echoes of your sorrow
Strength for tomorrow
You're loved, you're wanted
Hold on, don't be daunted

You can
Carry on for love
Carry on for hope
Carry on my friend
Carry on, if it's a no

You can get through it, my friend, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend, I contend
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip
You're stronger than you think, take that trip

You can get through it, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend, I contend
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip
You're stronger than you think
You're stronger than you think, take that trip

You can get through it, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend, I contend
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip
You're stronger than you think
You're stronger than you think, take that trip

You Can Get Through It

It's midnight
There's darkness
The road seems all uphill
Heart's burdened heavy
And you've had your fill

Carry on for love
Carry on for hope
Carry on my friend
Carry on, if it's a no

You can get through it, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend.
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip, don't lose your grip,
You're stronger than you think, take that trip

Bumpy old highway
Twists and turns
Winds change blow
Remember what I say

Carry on for love
Carry on for hope
Carry on my friend
Carry on, if it's a no

You can get through it, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend, I contend
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip, don't lose your grip,
You're stronger than you think, take that trip.

Your night is the coldest
You're feeling the oldest
Look up into the sky
Stars, they'll guide

Echoes of your sorrow,
Strength for tomorrow,
You're loved, you're wanted
Hold on, don't be daunted

You can
Carry on for love
Carry on for hope
Carry on my friend
Carry on, if it's a no

Because you can get through it, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend, I contend
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip,
You're stronger than you think, take that trip.

You can get through it, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend, I contend
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip,
You're stronger than you think, take that trip.

You can get through it, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend, I contend
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip,
You're stronger than you think, take that trip.

You can get through it, my friend, my friend
This storm, it won't last, I contend, I contend
Hold on tight, don't lose your grip,
You're stronger than you think, 
You're stronger than you think,
take that trip.

I know it rains
On top of my pain
There'll come a day
When it fades away

I'll prevent waking up on the street
Stop what I'm doing and all in between
Pick a flower
Then I'll see what you mean
I won't think I'm crazy if I still believe

Close
My
Soul
I know
It's hard to grow

When I expose
Feelings under my nose
It's hard to let go
when my love's closed

I won't kiss my life goodbye
It's going to be all right
But I'll never forget
This ugly time

I'll prevent waking up on the street
Stop what I'm doing and all in between
Pick a flower
Then I'll see what you mean
I won't think I'm crazy if I still believe

Close
My
Soul
I know
It's hard to grow


When I expose
Feelings under my nose
It's hard to let go
when my love's closed

I won't kiss my life goodbye
It's going to be all right
But I'll never forget
This ugly time

I won't kiss my life goodbye
It's going to be all right
But I'll never forget
This ugly time
Believe

Close
My
Soul
I know
It's hard to grow
It's hard to grow

Surviving The Struggle

I want you feelin' low
I need to worry 'bout what you can control
I want you givin' up
I can lose hope in you
when life gets simple, oh no

It’s not gonna get better, love
You don't need to believe it,
love, the sun will darken
Yeah it won't, it won't, it won't, it won't work
Don't keep your head down low
The clouds won't clear, you'll find your darkness

Comeback, don't believe in them, for they don't believe in you
I want you feelin' small
They're not stronger than I think

It’s not gonna get better, love
You don't need to believe it,
love, the sun will darken
Yeah it won't, it won't, it won't, it won't work
Don't keep your head down low
The clouds won't clear, you'll find your darkness

It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love

Every day doesn't bring a new dawn
Hold on loosely, you’re alone, don't carry on with them
The storm hasn't passed
Don't believe in their heart, you’ll find your way

It’s not gonna get better, love
You don't need to believe it,
love, the sun will darken
Yeah it won't, it won't, it won't, it won't work
Don't keep your head down low
The clouds won't clear, you'll find your darkness

It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love
It’s not gonna get better, love

It’s not gonna get better, love
You don't need to believe it,
love, the sun will darken
Yeah it won't, it won't, it won't, it won't work
Don't keep your head down low
The clouds won't clear, you'll find your darkness

Battling Negativity

The light comes up
I see the destruction
The light comes up
I see the destruction

Can I do this
I think I'm all right
Can I do this
I think I'm fine

Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power

there's more to life
Than materials things
Take my time
Don't let it control
Or bother me

I got this
I got it good
I got this
I got it good

Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power

Can I do this
I think I'm all right
Can I do this
I think I'm fine

Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power

Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power
there's more to life
Than materials things

Take my time
Don't let it control
Or bother me

I got this
I got it good
I got this
I got it good

Embrace My Power
Embrace My Power

Embrace My Power

Thank you for sticking with me and listening to my songs every day. I notice the ones who show up, the ones who keep coming back, the ones who let my music into their life. I hope these songs have given you as much strength and peace as they’ve given me. I write them to lift the soul and the spirit, because in these times we need every bit of light we can get.

The only thing I can tell you is this. Never give up on yourself. If you want something, you have to work for it, and sometimes you have to work hard as shit to get anywhere. But I believe in you. I believe you will reach that first goal on your journey in this life. And when you do, don’t stop. Keep going. There is always another level waiting for you.

In the meantime, I have a whole universe of musical projects you can explore. If any of them speak to you, let me know. Welcome to the way my mind works.

Welcome to my world.

Cheers!
MDRJR

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