She saw it once, behind her eyes
A world that bloomed beneath the skies
She dreamed a place with silver trees
Where rivers sang in minor keys
The moon wore lace, the stars stood still
And time bent softly to her will
She walked on clouds that knew her name
The wind was warm, the wolves were tame
She didn’t ask, she didn’t cry
She just believed, and learned to fly
But morning came with concrete shoes
And grown-up rules she didn’t choose
She learned to smile through silent screams
And buried pieces of her dreams
The world was sharp, the world was loud
She lost herself inside the crowd
She wore her strength like second skin
But never let the light back in
Believe, believe, (believe)
Even when the world won’t leave
Even when the night won’t end
Even when you break again
Believe, (believe), believe
Even when you’re not received
Even when the mirror lies
Even when the fire dies
She packed her heart and left the noise
Traded pain for quiet joys
She walked through woods that whispered low
And found herself in undertow
She met her fear and let it speak
She kissed the scars upon her cheek
She didn’t run, she didn’t hide
She let the dark become her guide
She said, “That dream was never lost
It’s just a seed beneath the frost
I thought I’d find it in the sky
But now I know it lives inside”
She built it slow, she built it true
With every tear she ever knew
She didn’t chase it anymore
She grew it from her inner core
Now she walks with open hands
Through shifting light and changing lands
She doesn’t beg, she doesn’t plead
She is the dream, she is the need
She sings in storms, she stands in flame
She writes her truth without a name
She doesn’t ask the world to see
She just believes relentlessly
Believe, believe, (believe)
Even when the world won’t leave
Even when the night won’t end
Even when you break again
Believe, (believe), believe
Even when you’re not received
Even when the mirror lies
Even when the fire dies
She saw it once, behind her eyes
And now she lives where dreams arise
Believe, (believe), believe
Even when you’re not received
Even when the mirror lies
Even when the fire dies
Believe, (believe), believe
Believe, (believe), believe
Believe, (believe), believe

Thanks MUCH American K-POP BOYS for the lunch, the studio, the upgrade, and the wonderful wonder that you all are🌊
♨️🍪

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Songwriter Edwin H. Balder
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Believe by Hot Cookie & American K-POP BOYS

"Moonlit Groove" by CatsSerenade is a quirky K-pop-pop banger, sparking carefree vibes. With glitchy snares and bubbly synths, baila ya drives a moonlit dance party for Gen Z. Twist, turn, and break loose under neon skies, where every move is pure magic. Steal the show and keep it wild!

Neon Dreams

Moonlit Groove

One post, no likes
One song, no spins
One dream, still alive
But no one lets it in
You wrote the words at 2 AM
Poured your soul into the stem
Hit upload, hit send
Waited for the world to bend
But the feed kept moving fast
Past your name, past your past
No hearts, no shares, no flame
Just silence where you carved your name
You’re not asking for a crown
Just a sign you’re not alone
But the echo in this town
Feels colder than a dial tone
Small fish, big pond
Trying to hold on
No notifications
No validation
Small voice, big noise
Still making the choice
To sing it out
Even when it’s gone
You sent your pages to the press
Typed your truth, gave it your best
Waited weeks, then months, then more
No reply, no open door
You watched the others rise and shine
With filters, trends, and borrowed lines
But you stayed raw, you stayed real
And that’s the part they never feel
You’re not chasing every wave
You’re just trying to be brave
But the silence in your chest
Feels louder than the rest
Small fish, big pond
Trying to hold on
No notifications
No validation
Small voice, big noise
Still making the choice
To sing it out
Even when it’s gone
You don’t need a million eyes
To know your song survives
You don’t need a viral thread
To prove the words you said
You just need a quiet room
A chord that cuts the gloom
A heart that still believes
Even when no one sees
Small fish, big pond
Still holding on
No notifications
No validation
Small voice, big noise
Still making the choice
To sing it out
Even when it’s gone
To sing it out
Even when it’s gone
One post, no likes
One song, no spins
But the truth still burns
Where the silence begins
Where the silence begins
Where.. the.. silence ...begins...begins...

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Small Fish Big Pond By American K-POP BOYS

You said it wasn’t what it looked like
But I saw the truth in your eyes
You said you never meant to hurt me
But your silence cuts like knives
You said we could fix it
But you never tried
You said you loved me
But you always lied
I gave you time
I gave you grace
But you just vanished
Without a trace
Now you’re back
With your same old face
But I’m not falling
Not this place
I don’t believe you
We are so through
I don’t believe you
I don’t believe you
I don’t believe you
Not one word
Not one tear
Not one hurt
I don’t believe you
We are so through
I don’t believe you
I don’t believe you
You said you missed me
But you missed the point
You said you changed
But you still disappoint
You said you dreamed of us again
But I woke up alone
You said you’d call
But I checked my phone
I gave you time
I gave you grace
But you just vanished
Without a trace
Now you’re back
With your same old face
But I’m not falling
Not this place
I don’t believe you
We are so through
I don’t believe you
I don’t believe you
I don’t believe you
Not one word
Not one tear
Not one hurt
I don’t believe you
We are so through
I don’t believe you
I don’t believe you
You had your chance
You had your name
You played your part
You lost the game
I’m not your echo
I’m not your shame
I’m not your fire
I’m not your flame
I don’t believe you
We are so through
I don’t believe you
I don’t believe you
I don’t believe you
Not one word
Not one tear
Not one hurt
I don’t believe you
We are so through
I don’t believe you
I don’t believe you

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All rights owned by songwriter Edwin H Balder

I Don't Believe You by American K-POP BOYS

She left the porch light on
But not the door unlocked
And that’s how I knew
She wasn’t coming back
She packed her bags in the quiet of dawn
Left her perfume on the curtains drawn
No fight, no tears, just a note on the bed
Said “I need more than what’s in your head”
I gave her comfort, I gave her calm
But she wanted thunder, she wanted harm
She wanted fire I couldn’t fake
So she walked away before I’d wake
Why honey why did you say goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
Why honey why did you say goodbye
Goodbye,
Why honey why did you say goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
We used to dance in the kitchen light
Laugh at nothing, hold on tight
But something changed, I saw it fade
In the way she smiled like she was afraid
She missed the chaos, missed the chase
Said I was love, but not her place
I held her close, but not enough
She needed rough, I offered love
Why honey why did you say goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
Why honey why did you say goodbye
Goodbye,
Why honey why did you say goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
I found her scarf in the backseat dust
Still smells like rain and broken trust
I drive the roads we used to roam
But every turn just leads me home
She wanted more than I could be
And maybe that’s not just on me
I gave her peace, she gave me pain
But I’d still take her back again
Now I sit with coffee cold
Talk to ghosts and stories old
She’s out there chasing something new
While I still dream of her and what to do
I hope she finds what makes her sing
Even if it’s not this ring
I’ll keep the porch light burning low
Just in case she wants to come home
But maybe love ain’t just one face
Maybe hearts can't win every race
I’ll mend the cracks, I’ll learn to bend
And maybe someday let it  end
Or someone’s start
With a softer heart
I’ll walk again
Even if it’s torn apart
Why honey why did you say goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
Why honey why did you say goodbye
Goodbye,
Why honey why did you say goodbye
Goodbye, goodbye
“Goodbye… goodbye…”
“Why honey why…”
“Goodbye… goodbye…”
“Why honey why…”


Why Honey Why by American K-POP BOYS

If you’ve ever needed a reason to feel good about who you are, “Out Tonight” is your anthem. It’s the kind of track that grabs you by the collar and says, you’re enough—right now, as you are. With a beat that moves and a hook that sticks, it’s built for anyone ready to shake off the doubt, step into their glow, and own the night. Whether you’re dancing alone or rolling deep, this song reminds you: confidence isn’t borrowed—it’s born ....We hope to find us on your playlist... All rights held by songwriter Edwin H. Balder

❤️‍🔥OUT TONIGHT❤️‍🔥American K-POP BOYS

She’s scrolling through her options
But I’m still logged in
Waiting for the version
She thinks I should’ve been
She’s got her eye on the next big thing
New shoes, new mood, new diamond ring
I’m just the echo in her feed
The backup plan she thinks she needs
She’s building dreams I don’t fit in
But keeps me close like a second skin
She’s looking for an upgrade
But I’m still in the frame
She’s swiping through the future
While I’m stuck in yesterday
She’s keeping me around
Till 2.0 is found
I’m the beta she won’t claim
But won’t shut down
She’s chasing something new
But I’m still breaking through
I’m not your perfect code
But I’m still here for you
She wants a remix, not a rerun
A flash of fame, not a slow burn
But I’ve got depth she won’t decode
I’m not a glitch, I’m a heavy load
She’s got her filters, got her flair
But I’m the truth she won’t compare
She’s building castles in the cloud
But I’m the ground she walks around
She’s looking for an upgrade
But I’m still in the frame
She’s swiping through the future
While I’m stuck in yesterday
She’s keeping me around
Till 2.0 is found
I’m the beta she won’t claim
But won’t shut down
She’s chasing something new
But I’m still breaking through
I’m not your perfect code
But I’m still here for you
I’m not your test run, not your spare
I’m the one who’s always there
You want the shine, you want the gloss
But I’m the love you almost lost
She’s keeping me around
Till 2.0 is found
I’m the beta she won’t claim
But won’t shut down
She’s chasing something new
But I’m still breaking through
I’m not your perfect code
But I’m still here for you
(oh yeah) She’s keeping me around (oh yeah)
She’s keeping me around (oh yeah) She’s ..keeping.. me ..around...
Still here. Still real. Still mine.
(oh yeah) She’s keeping me around (oh yeah)
She’s keeping me around (oh yeah) She’s ..keeping.. me ..around...
Still here. Still real. Still mine.
(oh yeah) She’s keeping me around (oh yeah)
She’s keeping me around (oh yeah) She’s ..keeping.. me ..around...

All rights held by songwriter Edwin H. Balder.
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Till 2.0 by American K-POP BOYS

🎶 Lyrics

매일 밤마다 후회해도 다 괜찮아, 허무해도
젖은 바람 분다해도, 선율 따라 오늘은 내일로
매일 나타나, 꿈에도 난 괜찮아, 허무해도
불어오네 바람, 동네에도
가는 곳마다 분다해도

매일 느껴지는 허무도
매일 느껴지는 허울도
매일 느낌 없는 오늘도
보여줄게, 지금 여기서

I cut my bars clean, different by design,
Don’t price tag my life, don’t tell me how to shine
Keep running long, yeah the slope’s a steep incline,
I’m not behind, I choose direction over speed
Face south, then north, then circle back in line,
I came up broke, cold rice, still I dined
Don’t know my path, I follow where my feet align,
Got miles to go on this life road, still it’s mine

매일 느껴지는 허무도
매일 느껴지는 허울도
매일 느낌 없는 오늘도
보여줄게, 지금 여기서

매일 밤마다 후회해도 다 괜찮아, 허무해도
젖은 바람 분다해도, 선율 따라 오늘은 내일로
매일 나타나, 꿈에도 난 괜찮아, 허무해도
불어오네 바람, 동네에도
가는 곳마다 분다해도

I sharpen every bar, clean edges by design,
Turn pressure into polish till the truths align
Boots full of dust from the long uphill climb,
Still I pace my breath, keep tempo on the time
Compass in my chest points steady to the light,
South facing soul, through a hard north night
I don’t chase the clock, I’m shaping up the line,
Arrive when I should, aim true over speed, that’s mine

매일 느껴지는 허무도
매일 느껴지는 허울도
매일 느낌 없는 오늘도
보여줄게, 지금 여기서

매일 밤마다 후회해도 다 괜찮아, 허무해도
젖은 바람 분다해도, 선율 따라 오늘은 내일로
매일 나타나, 꿈에도 난 괜찮아, 허무해도
불어오네 바람, 동네에도
가는 곳마다 분다해도

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Official MV → https://youtu.be/GMpSMqn4Os4

[K-Pop] 바람따라 (Follow the Wind)

oh la la, she’s walking by
Like a breeze beneath July
Every step’s a lullaby
And I forget the reasons why
She don’t talk in riddles
She don’t play pretend
She just hums a melody
That never seems to end
She wears her heart like velvet
Her laugh’s a carousel
And when she looks right through me
I forget myself
She moves like Sunday
Soft and slow
Like vinyl spinning
On the radio
She moves like Sunday
Golden light
And I could watch her
Till the end of night
She don’t need a spotlight
She don’t chase the fame
She just paints the morning
With a whisper of my name
She’s got that kind of magic
That you don’t define
She turns a crowded moment
Into something mine
I’ve seen the stars
I’ve chased the moon
But nothing ever felt
Quite like this tune
She’s not a dream
She’s not a guess
She’s just the answer
I never confessed
She moves like Sunday
Soft and slow
Like vinyl spinning
On the radio
She moves like Sunday
Golden light
And I could watch her
Till the end of night
She moves like Sunday
She moves like Sunday
She moves like Sunday
And I let her go
She don’t talk in riddles
She don’t play pretend
She just hums a melody
That never seems to end
She moves like Sunday
She moves like Sunday
She moves like Sunday
And I let her go 

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She Moves Like Sunday

I got this music
don't want to lose it
who will choose it
oh who will choose it
hey pretty one I wrote you a song
Was hoping you'd hear it won't take long
Maybe sit by these trees outside on the lawn
If you don't like it I'll just get up and get gone
I got this music
don't want to lose it
who will choose it
oh who will choose it
[long funky sax solo]
Hey pretty one I wrote you a tune
Was hoping you'd hear it can I come by soon
maybe sit by these trees under the moon
If you don't like it I give you some room
just words with notes that float on dreams
just words with notes that show the scenes
of loves we lived in between
the the tears lost by our means
just words and notes or so it seems
just words and notes that's all it means
just words and notes
just words and notes
just words and notes
I got this music
don't want to lose it
who will choose it
oh who will choose it
[long funky sax solo]
Hey pretty one I wrote music you inspired
Was hoping you hear it if your not too tired
maybe sit by these trees I always admired
If you don't like it just tell me I'm fired
I got this music
don't want to lose it
who will choose it
oh who will choose it
Hey pretty one I wrote something for you
Was hoping you hear this creative thing I do
maybe sit by theses under sky so blue
If you don't like it just say stop and I'm through
just words with notes that float on dreams
just words with notes that show the scenes
of loves we lived in between
the the tears lost by all means
just words of notes or so it seems
just words and notes that's all it means
just words and notes
just words and notes
just words and notes
[long funky sax solo]
I got this music( I got this music)
don't want to lose it
who will choose it (who will choose it)
oh who will choose it
[funkey sax riff]
I got this music( I got this music)
don't want to lose it
who will choose it (who will choose it)
oh who will choose it (who will choose it)
who will choose it (who will choose it)

❤️‍🔥We hope to hear us on your playlist... All Rights held by Songwriter Edwin H. Balder

Words & Notes by American K-POP BOYS

Meet Hot Cookie, the wonder that’s redefining cool with a fresh blend of reflective lyrics and acoustic-driven power. Our sound is the heartbeat of today's music scene, capturing the essence of raw emotion and musical artistry. With every track, we aim to elevate your listening experience, offering melodies that resonate and lyrics that linger. Get ready to be swept away by Hot Cookie, where every note is a testament to our passion and every song a journey!....Social Contact: https://x.com/HotCookieMusic

​My musical journey has faced unexpected challenges. But I believe true art cannot be defined by algorithms or any limitations. Thank you to everyone who has joined me on this path—your support is my motivation. 
©️℗ 2025 CatsSerenade

In the shadows of Apache Junction, at the foot of the majestic Superstition Mountains, sits a weathered hacienda. This desert oasis is home to an enigmatic figure, a songwriter whose journey reads like a long, dusty road of honky-tonk bars and college cafeterias. He wasn't chasing fame or glitter; instead, he chose the soul-crushing beauty of music for music's sake.

Years spent hunched over sticky barroom tables and scribbling lyrics on napkins earned him a reputation—not in the spotlight but in the back rooms where deals are made. He wrote melodies that found their way into the hearts of stars who had lost their own muse. He sold his creations for cash, with no recognition, but the whisper of his songs carried the weight of his soul.

Finally, he bought this piece of desert paradise—a stable income from his timeless songs allowed him to live comfortably, if anonymously. Here in this hacienda, with his family beside him and the mountains as his backdrop, he found the peace to write hits under his own name. He chuckled at the irony that now, without chasing fame, he could create music that brought him joy.

In the end, it was never about the spotlight. It was about the journey, the stories, and the songs that wrote themselves through his life. As the sun set behind the Superstitions, casting long shadows over the hacienda, he strummed his guitar and sang—content, unknown, and unburdened by the world's gaze.


Copyright 2019 Edwin H. Balder

I may be dead when fame comes but my real glory was always JULIE & The Kids. Thank you for such love

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