Woke up wearing someone else’s frame.
My name was in it…
but it didn’t fit.
The mirror didn’t crack.
Still…
it hit.

Every breath drags
like a rusted chain.
Joints grind slow—
bone to brain.
Can’t show it.
Can’t name it.
Can’t trace where it starts…
but it ends
in everything.

Everything hurts—
but nothing’s broken.
No bruise to explain
the words left unspoken.
I move through the fire
like it ain’t mine…
Still wear the pain
like a second spine.

Used to heal fast.
Now I stall in place.
Used to hold weight—
now it holds my face.
The nights scream quiet,
the mornings accuse.
Even God looks tired
when I light the fuse.

Everything hurts—
but nothing’s broken.
No limp, no cast,
just heat unspoken.
Still lift the mask,
still fake the climb…
Still say I’m fine—
but I know I’m lyin’.

Ever scream and nothing moves?
Ever feel your hands…
but lose the use?
That’s the quiet hell
that wears my name.
Can’t scream it loud—
can’t shake the shame.

Everything hurts—
but nothing’s broken.
Pain with no shape,
hope left half-spoken.
I drag this weight,
still keep the form…
The body stays
but the soul feels worn.

Still walking.
Still aching.
Still ain’t done yet.
Still here.


Everything Hurts, Nothing's Broken

Keep the receipt.
Keep the ring.
Keep the house and the goddamn dishes.
I paid what mattered.
And I paid it in full.

First of the month, hit send like clockwork.
My name in bold, the rest in red.
Court calls it duty—
I call it what’s left
of the promises I meant
when I said what I said.

Diapers, shoes, field trip forms,
Christmas lists and braces due.
You don’t see me in the pictures,
but you see what I do.

I paid in time, I paid in truth,
I paid in nights I gave to you.
I paid with pride, I paid through pain,
and I never missed a due date.
Don’t need a thank you, don’t need a name—
just know my love ain’t overdue.
Call it child support if you want…
I call it paid in full.

Left my heart in the backseat,
right behind a booster chair.
Watched ‘em wave through tinted glass
while you stood there
with that look
like I was late to being a man.

But I showed up—
every check, every week.
They don’t need to see the receipt.
They’ll feel it
when the shoes fit.

I paid in time, I paid in truth,
I paid in nights I gave to you.
I paid with pride, I paid through pain,
and I never missed a due date.
Don’t need a thank you, don’t need a name—
just know my love ain’t overdue.
Call it child support if you want…
I call it paid in full.

They won’t see the bank app.
Won’t hear the calls I didn’t make.
But one day they’ll know—
I showed up
even when I couldn’t stay.

I paid in time, I paid in truth,
I paid in nights I gave to you.
I paid with pride, I paid through pain,
and I never missed a due date.
Don’t need a thank you, don’t need a name—
just know my love ain’t overdue.
Call it child support if you want…
I call it paid in full.

Never missed a due date.
Never missed a chance to love you.
I call it paid in full.


Paid in Full

There’s dust on the boots I couldn’t fill
Scars on my knuckles from the life I tried to kill
Mirror shows a man who almost disappeared
But steel in my spine says the mission’s clear

Days I lost, nights I bled
Voices saying I should just play dead

I’m not gone—I’m reloading
Mind’s reset, heart’s exploding
Past can burn, bridges foldin’
This ain’t the end—I’m reloading

Carved a grave in every wasted year
Buried my purpose under doubt and fear
But discipline’s the hammer breaking rusted chains
Tomorrow’s target’s mine—I’ll take the reins

Days I lost, nights I bled
Voices saying I should just play dead

I’m not gone—I’m reloading
Mind’s reset, heart’s exploding
Past can burn, bridges foldin’
This ain’t the end—I’m reloading

Reload the discipline
Reload the mind
Reload the love I almost left behind
Reload the mission
Reload the plan
Reload the man I know I still am

I’m not gone—I’m reloading
Mind’s reset, heart’s exploding
Past can burn, bridges foldin’
This ain’t the end—I’m reloading


Reloading

Born in San Antone, back in a hot May
Raised in the Valley, dust storms and hay
Mom held the house down, Dad drifted through—
one gave it all, one barely stood… but both raised me Texas built.

Made in Texas—just tryin’ to be a good man in this here world
Raisin’ kids, payin’ dues, fightin’ battles most won’t ever know
Standin’ tall when the hurt runs deep—doin’ all I can
Scars and grit, heart and hands—that’s the fight in the blood of a Texas man

Moved to Corpus, new wife, new life, a baby too soon
Singing “You’ll Be In My Heart”, like you still are.
She drifted off, found someone new, walked out… took our baby too.
Staring at a pack of smokes I never touched—still Texas built.

Made in Texas—just tryin’ to be a good man in this here world
Raisin’ kids, payin’ dues, fightin’ battles most won’t ever know
Standin’ tall when the hurt runs deep—doin’ all I can
Scars and grit, heart and hands—that’s the fight in the blood of a Texas man

Ten years in the Navy, storms and steel
Eighteen years married, four kids in my world
But I broke what we had, carry the shame
Learned fatherhood’s the best, even with my name… still Texas built.

Made in Texas—just tryin’ to be a good man in this here world
Raisin’ kids, payin’ dues, fightin’ battles most won’t ever know
Standin’ tall when the hurt runs deep—doin’ all I can
Scars and grit, heart and hands—that’s the fight in the blood of a Texas man

Now I’m in Dallas, house quiet every night
The kids are grown and gone, out living their own lives
So I’m looking in the mirror, fixing what time’s tried to kill—
it ain’t easy starting over… but I’m still Texas built.

Made in Texas—just tryin’ to be a good man in this here world
Raisin’ kids, payin’ dues, fightin’ battles most won’t ever know
Standin’ tall when the hurt runs deep—doin’ all I can
Scars and grit, heart and hands—that’s the fight in the blood of a Texas man

That’s the blood, the bone, the stand
That’s the fight in a Texas man…
That’s the blood, the bone, the stand
That’s the fight in a Texas man…

Texas Built

I’ve worn regret like an anchor at sea
Drowning in memories that won’t set me free
Chased every shadow of who I used to be
But silence whispers: forgive what’s in me

Let it go… forgive… let it go… forgive…

Mirror cracks reflecting every wrong
Nightmares screaming in an endless song
Hands still trembling from what I’ve done
But dawn reminds me healing’s never gone

Breathe again… forgive… breathe again… forgive…

Forgive the voice that told you lies
Forgive the fear behind your eyes
Forgive the man who lost his way
Forgive yourself—live another day

Release… forgive… release… forgive…

Can’t erase the echoes of my past
But every heartbeat says I’m not the last
To learn forgiveness starts inside
To breathe again, to lift my eyes

Forgiven… forgiven… forgiven…

Wash the sins, release the blame
Shatter chains of guilt and shame

Forgiven—every scar I own
Forgiven—I am not alone
Forgiven—this I say to me
Forgiven—I can finally be free


Forgiven

Colorado, you’ve been on my mind tonight
Can’t shake the way your eyes outshined the starlit sky
Life pulled us apart, but you’re still my truth
I’ve walked a thousand miles, but they all lead back to you

Colorado, do you remember the plans we made?
Talking ‘bout forever as the world slipped away
I’ve kept those nights tucked close through every year
Your name’s the quiet prayer I whisper clear

Colorado, you’re the love I can’t outrun
Every sunrise tells me you’re the only one
If your heart’s still open, I swear mine is too
Colorado, I’ll spend my life coming home to you

Colorado, I’ve tried to find someone new
But no one sees me like you always do
I’ve built up a life, but it don’t feel right
Without your love waiting in those mountain nights

Colorado, you’re the love I can’t outrun
Every sunrise tells me you’re the only one
If your heart’s still open, I swear mine is too
Colorado, I’ll spend my life coming home to you

Colorado, if you still believe in me
Know my heart’s been yours endlessly
I’ll find my way through every storm and trial
To the place I see your smile

Colorado, you’re the love I can’t outrun
Every sunrise tells me you’re the only one
If your heart’s still open, I swear mine is too
Colorado, I’ll spend my life coming home to you


Colorado

A raw, emotional country ballad about regret, consequences, and the kind of love that doesn’t just fade — it lingers. I Am Paying for It follows a man haunted by the weight of his mistakes, replaying memories he can’t undo, and realizing too late what he had. The lyrics are honest, painful, and deeply human — echoing the feeling of lying awake at night, wishing you could go back and do it right. With warm acoustic guitars, subtle steel, and Southern-inflected vocals full of sorrow and grit, this track is made for long roads, quiet nights, and broken hearts. It captures that country truth we all know deep down — some lessons hurt more because we earned them. If you've ever lost someone and had to live with the reason why, this one's for you.

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Lyrics
I am Paying for It

Since you have been gone I have tried to move on
I have even dipped the toe and other parts
I am not innocent since you walked out the door
But every time I’ve ventured out it goes south
Very hard to look in someone’s face and move forward
When the face I see is yours, not the one that I’m with

I cannot let go of what we had, I know I blew it
I know I probably do not deserve another chance
I can tell you God is punishing me every time I try and move on
He reminds me what I did wrong, every time I see your face
He reminds me that I had you — I’m such a disgrace

I made a mistake and even though you’re not here, I am paying for it
I guess when you're as foolish as me and what I did
I deserve to be reminded, over and over again
I have learned my lesson, and if I could take back time I would
To be with you again — and I would still have your love, doing what I should

Since you have been gone I have tried to move on
I have even dipped the toe and other parts
I am not innocent since you walked out the door
But every time I’ve ventured out it goes south
Very hard to look in someone’s face and move forward
When the face I see is yours, not the one that I’m with

I made a mistake and even though you’re not here, I am paying for it
I guess when you're as foolish as me and what I did
I deserve to be reminded, over and over again
I have learned my lesson, and if I could take back time I would
To be with you again — and I would still have your love, doing what I should

I’m going to come your way today and plead my case
You’ll have every right to turn your back and walk away
This love for you keeps kicking me in the rear and I need to make it clear
That you are my only true love — and losing you, the cost is too dear
That you are my only true love — and losing you, the cost is too dear

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I am Paying for It

I Am Paying for It - Every Day Without You

A love letter to the island country lifestyle and the couples who share it. "Shoeless Whisper" follows a husband's journey watching his wife's Kenny Chesney obsession unfold - from concert pilgrimages to merchandise shrines - building to an unexpected confession that changes everything.

Featuring conversational vocals over reggae-influenced rhythms, steel drums, and Caribbean percussion, this track captures what happens when music becomes your life. The twist ending makes it perfect for repeat listening as you catch new details with each play.

Now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms!

Written and produced by Brady Ballentine using Suno AI for music production and vocals. A Sonic Prompt release.

Shoeless Whisper

A raw, redemptive country rock ballad about owning past mistakes and fighting for a second chance. With gritty emotion and a powerful climb, it tells the story of a man clawing out of the dark—ready to tear down walls, rebuild love, and finally make things right.

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Long Time Coming


[Verse 1]
Barefoot in the pasture, mud up to my knees
Lightning still flickers somewhere past the cottonwood trees
You were seventeen and reckless, I was sweeter than I knew
Chasin’ hornybacked toads in the moonlight, laughin’ barefoot next to you

⸻

[Verse 2]
The thunder rolled off distant hills, the air was thick and warm
You swore you’d love me always, right there in the arms of that storm
We caught those little creatures, let ‘em slip between our hands
Didn’t know we were losin’ somethin’ we’d never get back again

⸻

[Chorus]
Where’d you run to, baby, when the rain washed you away?
Left me with these memories and a heart that won’t behave
Sometimes I still wander out where the wild clover grows
After a summer thunderstorm, huntin’ hornybacked toads

⸻

[Verse 3]
Mama said don’t trust the boys who promise with their eyes
But the frogs sang in the ditches and the night was full of lies
I keep that summer folded like a letter never sent
Still barefoot in my memory, still soakin’ in regret

⸻

[Chorus]
Where’d you run to, baby, when the rain washed you away?
Left me with these memories and a heart that won’t behave
Sometimes I still wander out where the wild clover grows
After a summer thunderstorm, huntin’ hornybacked toads

⸻

[Bridge]
Maybe you’re out there somewhere, chasin’ dreams or chasin’ ghosts
Do you think about that muddy field and the girl you loved the most?

⸻

[Chorus]
Where’d you run to, baby, when the rain washed you away?
Left me with these memories and a heart that won’t behave
Sometimes I still wander out where the wild clover grows
After a summer thunderstorm, huntin’ hornybacked toads
July 3, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Hornybacked Toads (female vocals)

[Verse 1]
I took down your pictures from the bedroom wall
Put your coat in the closet, packed it all
But you’re still showin’ up in places I don’t plan
Like a ghost with a signal and a long-lost hand

Friends still post the nights we used to know
Your smile's still tagged in a July glow
And I ain’t strong enough to turn away
When your shadow shows up every day

[Chorus]
You’re still everywhere I go
In the songs I skip, in the faces I don’t know
You’re the wind on the porch, the knock I dread
The line I hear in my own head
I try to heal, but you’re always there
Girl, you’re gone
But you’re still everywhere

[Verse 2]
I saw your name light up a comment thread
Felt like a match to the past I thought was dead
It’s been months since you walked out that door
But somehow now, I miss you more

You’re in a dress I see on someone else
In a laugh that hits like nothin' else
And every time I try to move on through
This world reminds me it once held you

[Chorus]
You’re still everywhere I go
In the dreams I fake, in the truth I know
In the silence that lives inside this bed
In the things I never should’ve said
I try to heal, but you’re always there
Girl, you’re gone
But you’re still everywhere

[Bridge]
I don't chase your pages, don’t hit replay
But memory don’t ask what I want today
It just shows up like a song half-played
And leaves me shattered in the same old way

[Final Chorus]
You’re still everywhere I go
Like a storm that passed but left the snow
You’re the breath I lose when the light is low
The proof that love don’t ever fully go
I try to heal, but you’re always there
Girl, you’re gone
But you’re still everywhere




Everywhere


[Verse 1]
You blocked my number, I got the hint
But your ghost still scrolls through every minute
A stranger posted our song last night
And just like that, you're back in my mind

Your laugh in a clip, your boots on the floor
Some random reel from the week before
I try to heal, but it won’t let me
This app keeps draggin' your memory

[Chorus]
TikTok broke my heart, piece by piece
Every swipe’s a stab that won’t let me breathe
Your dance, your smile, our old front porch
Loopin’ pain I didn’t ask for
You’re gone in real life, but not on my screen
Love’s gone viral in ways I didn’t mean
I should be movin' on, but can’t even start
‘Cause TikTok broke my heart

[Verse 2]
Your sister posted “Throwback June”
We were fishin’ barefoot under that moon
I smiled ‘til I saw who liked the post
Some new guy laughin’, holdin’ you close

[Chorus]
TikTok broke my heart, frame by frame
Still shows me you like nothin’s changed
Your dog, our truck, your goodbye tears
Livin' rent-free all through the year
You’re gone in real life, but not on my screen
Love’s gone viral in ways I didn’t mean
I should be movin' on, but can’t even start
‘Cause TikTok broke my heart

[Bridge]
I ain’t bitter, just tired and sore
Tryin’ to outrun a digital war
Even my peace got filters now
And you’re still trending somehow

[Final Chorus]
TikTok broke my heart, and it won’t delete
It’s a modern kind of heartbreak on repeat
Every sound, every song, every start
Just another stitch pulled from my heart
You're gone in real life, but not on my screen
Love’s gone viral in ways I didn’t mean
I hit unfollow, but it still falls apart...
‘Cause TikTok broke my heart

TikTok Broke My Heart

[Verse 1]
I got trouble in Amarillo, got exes down in San Antone
They say a cowboy loves his freedom, but he hates to sleep alone
Last night I called up Dallas, but she’s got ocean front dreams now
I guess the cowboy rides away when she figures him out

[Verse 2]
So I’m sittin’ here in Lubbock, just a fool hearted memory
Nursin’ whiskey with my regrets — yeah, they’re all good company
Bartender says I’m trouble, I just wink and tip my brim
Tell him, “Boy, I’m The Fireman — if there’s heat, I’m jumpin’ in”

[Chorus]
‘Cause all my ex’s live in Texas, but my heart’s still on the run
I keep carryin’ your love with me till I find another one
And when she checks yes or no, well, we’ll burn until we part
Then I’ll head back to Amarillo with this unwound cowboy heart

[Verse 3]
Met a girl in Corpus Christi, said she’d tame my ramblin’ ways
But I left her for the rodeo — that blue clear sky turned gray
Now baby’s gotten good at goodbye, she don’t shed no tears for me
Just another name in my rearview and a new song on repeat

[Chorus]
‘Cause all my ex’s live in Texas, but my heart’s still on the run
I keep carryin’ your love with me till I find another one
And when she checks yes or no, well, we’ll burn until we part
Then I’ll head back to Amarillo with this unwound cowboy heart

[Tag]
So if you see me down in Houston, pour a shot and say a prayer
‘Cause this ol’ Strait song’s still playin’ while I’m chasin’ love out there
Yeah, I cross my heart I’ll settle down — but not tonight, sweet darlin’
I’m still that Amarillo trouble — and The Fireman when there’s callin’




Back to Amarillo

[Verse 1]
I spent my nights just dreamin’ ‘bout that wild-eyed girl next door
Wrote her name in my old notebook, prayed she’d love me more
I promised her the good life, a white picket paradise
Now I’m sittin’ here at midnight prayin’ for my old life
⸻

[Chorus]
‘Cause when tomorrow comes, and you get what you dreamed of
Turns out her sweet forever love’s a whole lot to clean up
She’s got me doin’ dishes, foldin’ laundry every day
When tomorrow comes, goodbye to my ol’ rowdy ways
⸻

[Verse 2]
I used to ride with my boys all night, fishin’ poles and cheap beer cans
Now it’s Sunday brunch with her momma and holdin’ her toy Yorkie’s hand
She says, “Honey, take the trash out — oh, and fix that squeaky door”
I shoulda known when tomorrow came, I’d be beggin’ for before
⸻

[Chorus]
Yeah when tomorrow comes, and that dream girl’s by your side
Turns out her sweet forever kiss comes with a honey-do list mile wide
She’s got me paintin’ fences, takin’ selfies at ballet
When tomorrow comes, that freedom train pulls away
⸻

[Bridge]
They say be careful what you wish for, boy, you just might get it all
Well I got her and a minivan parked out in my yard
I traded late nights at the tavern for wine spritzers on the couch
When tomorrow comes, you’ll find out what true love’s all about
⸻

[Chorus]
So when tomorrow comes, and she says, “Baby, we need to talk…”
That means new throw pillows and three more rescue dogs
I love her more than whiskey, but I miss my rowdy days
When tomorrow comes, you’ll find me mowin’ lawns for heaven’s sake
⸻

[Outro]
So if you’re wishin’ for tomorrow, think twice before you pray
‘Cause when tomorrow comes, it might just wreck your yesterday

When Tomorrow Comes

[Verse 1]
I missed the call but saw your name 
at a smoky bar with a tied up game
Stumble home to a plate 
you must have just left out
With a note that said
you better figure it out
You must have gone to your mom's
 cause your purse is gone
Now it's just an empty house
 and it feels so wrong
It's hit me harder 
than I thought it would
You're hanging on longer 
than you probly should but
{Pre-Chorus]
I know I can give you so much more
And I know you've heard it all before
{Chorus}
This time I'm gonna mean it
This time girl I can feel it
I know that maybe you can't see it
Cause this time it's for real girl
We've come too far for you to leave it
I'll write it down and you can read it
You know you better believe it
Cause this time I guarantee it
(Yeah) this time I'm gonna mean it
[Verse 2]
I've got a black belt in drinking cold beer
A PHD in really dumb ideas
But I'm trying so hard to leave it behind
I know I'm a lucky man when you're still mine
You left the light on just in case
But here I come a few beers too late
I know I asked for you to give me one last try
And I know I left you sitting here just wondering why now
[Pre-Chorus]
You're the only one worth fighting for
I know you've heard it all before
(Chorus)
This time I'm gonna mean it
This time girl I can feel it
I know that maybe you can't see it
Cause this time it's for real girl
We've come too far for you to leave it
I'll write it down and you can read it
You're gonna make you believe it
Cause this time I guarantee it
(Yeah) this time I'm gonna mean it
(Yeah) this time I'm gonna mean it
Bridge
 I swore last time would be the last
But that promise came in so fast
You know some old habits die slow
But that's no reason to let go
(Half Chorus)
This time i'm gonna mean it
I'll write it down and you can read it
You know this time I guarantee it
Cause I'm gonna make you believe it
(Yeah) this time I'm gonna mean it
This time I'm gonna mean it

This Time I'm Gonna Mean It

[Verse 1]
You were sittin’ cross-legged in my old gray tee
Talkin’ ‘bout dreams you had that didn’t include me
I lit a smoke, leaned back on the tailgate
Swearin’ I could feel somethin’ slip away

Was it the night by the lake when the stars went dim?
You looked at the sky like it still had him
I asked if you were good, you just nodded slow
Guess that’s when the "yes" started meanin’ "no"

[Chorus]
At what point was that?
When your love cracked and didn’t come back?
Was it the silence, or that second glance
You gave the mirror like I wasn’t your man?
You didn’t cry, you didn’t fight
You just got quiet in the heat of the night
And left me hummin’ in the aftermath—
So tell me, darlin’…
What point was that?

[Verse 2]
I still remember that night you were sick in bed
I held your hair while you shook your head
You said, “I’m fine,” but you weren’t, not really
You just hated me seein’ you feelin’ that needy

I brought you tea, you gave me space
And I started learnin’ how goodbye tastes
Not loud, not fast, no tire tracks
Just a love that left and never looked back

[Chorus]
At what point was that?
When your heart packed up and forgot the map?
Was it when I dreamed too loud for this town
Or when you saw me as somethin’ to drown?
I gave you fire, you gave me ash
And I’m still pickin’ through what we had
Tryin’ to find the crack in the glass—
At what point was that?

[Bridge]
Ain’t askin’ for nothin’, don’t want you back
Just want to know when you started to act
Like the porch light was on but the door was locked
Like the music played but the feeling stopped

[Final Chorus]
Yeah, what point was that?
Was it him, or was it the past?
Was it somethin’ I missed or nothin’ at all?
Just the way good things tend to fall?
You left soft, without a sound
And now I’m stuck in this quiet town
Still rewinding what we used to have…
And askin’ myself—
What point was that?

What Point Was That

That Sunset Ain't You
By Bob Tuzzo

[Verse 1]
Tourists line up as the ocean drinks the light,
Snappin’ their pictures, as the sun fades to night.
She’s standing there barefoot, a Mai Tai in hand,
Auburn hair dancin’, like waves on the sand.
A man singin' Marley, strummin' that old guitar,
I hold my One Love, swayin' neath the stars.

[Chorus]
That sunset ain’t you, though it puts on a show,
Red, pink, and orange paint the waves down below.
A picture-perfect postcard, yeah, it’s somethin’ to see,
But it don’t steal my breath, like you do to me.
Yeah, that sky is a beauty, but one thing is true—
Girl, that sunset ain’t you.

[Verse 2]
Her freckles tell a story, the sunlight loves to trace,
Glowin’ in the salt air, with a smile on her face.
Hummin’ Over the Rainbow, sweet Hawaiian style,
Coconut palms, make her forget life for a while.
The sky goes on fire, as it fades out of view,
Sure, those colors are pretty, but that sunset ain't you.

[Chorus]
That sunset ain’t you, though it puts on a show,
Red, pink, and orange paint the waves down below.
A picture-perfect postcard, yeah, it’s somethin’ to see,
But it don’t steal my breath, like you do to me.
Yeah, that sky is a beauty, but one thing is true—
No girl, that sunset ain’t you.

[Bridge]
I’ve chased every postcard, from here to Timbuktu,
Northern lights paint the sky, a vivid green on blue.
But none of those wonders could ever outdo,
The moment I found paradise with you.

[Chorus]
That sunset ain’t you, though it puts on a show,
Red, pink, and orange paint the waves down below.
A picture-perfect postcard, yeah, it’s somethin’ to see,
But it don’t steal my breath, like you do to me.
Yeah, that sky is a beauty, but here’s what is true—
Girl, that sunset ain’t you.
Yeah, that sunset ain't you.

[Outro]
No, that sunset ain't you.

Cooler Full of Country

That Sunset Ain't You (Demo)

[Verse 1]
We were together since way back when
Next thing I knew you were gone with him
Last time I saw you, we shared that name
You took off runnin’, my whole world changed

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[Chorus]
Look at me now, got a six-pack grin
Freedom back and my good friends in
This old bar where you walked in
Lookin’ like a ghost of what could’ve been
Funny how your leaving felt like hell back then
I dodged that bullet, thank God, amen

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[Verse 2]
You say you’re lonely, you want me back
But I’m just fine, I’m on my own track
No more slammin’ doors, no sleepless nights
Just a cold beer and my own life

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[Chorus]
Look at me now, got a six-pack grin
Freedom back and my good friends in
This old bar where you walked in
Lookin’ like a ghost of what could’ve been
Funny how your leaving felt like hell back then
I dodged that bullet, thank God, amen

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[Bridge]
Here’s to heartbreaks that set us free
To all the pain that’s good for me
I’d take that hurt all over again
I dodged that bullet, thank God, amen

⸻

[Chorus]
Look at me now, got a six-pack grin
Freedom back and my good friends in
This old bar where you walked in
Lookin’ like a ghost of what could’ve been
Funny how your leaving felt like hell back then
I dodged that bullet, thank God, amen

⸻

[Outro]
Yeah, I dodged that bullet, thank God, amen

Gotta Six-Pack Grin

[Verse 1]
Hey, I hope you’re doin’ fine out there,
Wherever you lay your head
I bet you think I’m movin’ on
By the pictures that I’ve fed
Yeah, I laugh when folks are lookin’
But when the moon climbs that sky
I’m sittin’ here askin’ shadows —
If I’m so happy, why do I cry?

[Verse 2]
I still keep that Christmas letter,
I still hear your old dog bark
I still count up all those mornings
Where we tangled in the dark
They all say I’m better off now,
But that don’t make it right
You call this happy, honey?
Then why do I cry at night?

[Chorus]
If you’re wonderin’ how I’m holdin’ up,
Well, I ain’t gonna lie
I pour my truth out in a bottle
When that truth cuts me dry
If you gave me back that moment,
I’d trade it all tonight
You call this happy, darlin’?
Then why do I cry?

[Bridge]
If you ever wonder, baby,
If I ever cross your mind
Just know your ghost still haunts me
When I’m alone at night

[Chorus]
So if you hear I’m doin’ better,
Well, that’s half a truth at best
I might look like I’m free now
But this freedom’s just a mess
If I’m so damn lucky, honey,
Then why’s it feel like goodbye?
You call this happy, darlin’?
Then why do I cry?

If I'm so happy...

I work with machines the way some people work with memory—shaping what’s already there, not to control it, but to understand it. The tools I use are made of code, but the intent behind them is completely human.

R.U.D.Y. began as a fictional band. A name I could hide behind. But over time, that fiction became the most honest expression I had. It stopped being a mask and started becoming a mirror—a place to reflect the moments we don’t have words for, the spaces between emotions that feel too raw or too distant to name.

I call what I do synthwrighting. Not because it sounds futuristic, but because it feels accurate. I don’t write songs—I uncover them. I collaborate with algorithms the way a sculptor chips away at stone. Sometimes the machine surprises me. Sometimes it just listens. But what emerges is always shaped by instinct, memory, and feeling.

These songs aren’t performances. They’re echoes. Sonic fragments of questions I don’t always know how to ask. I’m not here to offer answers or compete with noise—I’m here to slow things down enough that something deeper can be heard.

R.U.D.Y. is not a band. It’s not even really a name. It’s a signal. A reminder. Something you’re meant to feel before you understand.

And if you’re still listening, that means you're not done yet.

I can’t reply by message right now — but I read every comment on my songs. Drop one and I’ll respond there. Soundcloud blocked direct messaging for thanking people.
© Keith Jones. All rights reserved.
All songs, lyrics, and recordings are the intellectual property of Keith Jones (Jonesy200). Unauthorized use, reproduction, or distribution of any content without explicit written permission is strictly prohibited.

🎶 To all performing artists — don’t scroll past.
Every song you hear on my platforms is a demo — not a final product.
I write every word. These songs are built using technology to show you how they could sound, not replace you.

AI didn’t write them — I did.
My name is Keith Jones, I’m a songwriter from Hervey Bay, Australia.
I’ve written over 160 songs — each one ready for the right artist to make it real.
If you’ve been skipping past thinking it’s AI-made, you’re missing something special.

Let’s make music that matters.
#Jonesy200

🎶 Keith Jones | Songwriter & Multi-Genre Artist | Artist Name: Jonesy200
I’m Jonesy200 — a multi-genre songwriter with 168 and counting original songs available for licensing by serious performing artists. If you're a vocalist ready to perform meaningful, emotional tracks that can create impact (and returns) — I’ve got songs built to make waves. I write across genres: Country, Hip Hop, R&B, Pop, Soul, Rock — because life doesn’t fit in a box, and neither should your music. Tracks like “I’m Still Standing” are more than songs — they’re my truth. Born with epilepsy, shaped by ADHD, I fought to stand on my own — and now the world is starting to listen. Over 150,000 listens on SoundCloud, 39,000 in the last month alone — and not a single dime spent on promotion. Real music. Real listeners. No fake plays. This is organic growth — powered by heart, not hype. Now we expand. Spotify. SoundCloud. YouTube. Audiomack. One channel at a time — breaking down the music industry wall the way it should be done: with songs that matter. And voices that do them justice. Listen here: Spotify: open.spotify.com/artist/2qzn8X3AOQUokEPJlIHsY8 SoundCloud: @keith-jones-281413858 YouTube: www.youtube.com/@KeithJones-xs1jr Audiomack: audiomack.com/kandltjones
Let’s collaborate. Let’s disrupt. Let’s be heard. 🦅 If you've got the voice, I've got the fire.

Keywords
Australian Songwriter & Multi-Genre Artist
Country, Rock, Pop, EDM, Hip Hop, Rap, Alternative
Crossover Artist with Storytelling Lyrics
Original Music for Artists & Performers
High-Energy Tracks & Soulful Ballads

#AustralianMusic #IndieFolk #CountryRock #PopHits #RockAndRoll #EDMMusic #HipHopBeats #RapLyrics #AlternativeVibes #MusicWithMeaning #TimelessTracks #NewMusicAlert #MultiGenreArtist #Songwriter

I’m JD Hodge — Oklahoma-born, red dirt-raised, and songwriting for over 30 years.

In 2024, I flatlined on an operating table. Cardiac arrest. Everything changed.

When I came back, the words came with me — like they’d been waiting their turn. Since then, the songs haven’t stopped. I write what’s real: struggle, hope, grit, and grace — stories meant to be felt.

You’ll hear pieces of my past, my people, and the kind of heartland truth you can’t fake. These songs aren’t just mine — they’re for anyone who’s fought through silence and still found a voice.

Retired • Lyricist • Country • Americana • Acoustic Soul
Oklahoma, USA
Collabs & contact: jim@reddirtclassics.com

Sonic Prompt creates musical storytelling exploring the human experience through diverse sonic landscapes. Founded by Brady Ballentine, the project transforms personal stories, cultural observations, and life experiences into compelling songs that span the full emotional spectrum. 

From the introspective debut album “Life Moves” and the reflective “Transformations” EP to standout singles that capture specific moments - like the Vegas-inspired celebration “Kenny at the Sphere” or the tongue-in-cheek “The American Standard” - each release delivers both musical excellence and emotional connection. Recent work includes the deeply moving “Different Eyes,” written as an act of allyship, released during Pride Month 2025. 

Whether examining personal growth, celebrating unforgettable experiences, or finding humor in life, Sonic Prompt consistently proves that exceptional music happens when authenticity meets skillful songcraft across all genres and moods.

Eric Blossman: Award-Winning ASCAP Producer, Songwriter, and Arranger

Eric Blossman is an accomplished ASCAP producer, songwriter, and arranger with over 250 licensed songs featured on numerous major TV channels, including Netflix, BET, MTV, FX, NBC, CNBC, ABC, Paramount, PBS, TruTV, VH1, Bravo, The Discovery Channel, Animal Planet, and The History Channel. His versatile compositions have graced the soundtracks of popular shows such as MTV's "Teen Mom," Animal Planet's "Amanda to the Rescue," TruTV's "Impractical Jokers," MTV's "Catfish," Bravo's "Housewives of the Potomac," VH1's "Love and Hip Hop Miami," VH1's RuPaul's "Drag Race Untucked," MTV's "Ex on the Beach," MTV's "Becoming a Popstar," History Channel's "Blood Money," Netflix's "The Perfect Match," The Science Channel's "Unexplained and Unexplored," and Paramount's "Behind the Music with Huey Lewis and the News."

Eric's work extends to multiple episodes and seasons of "Shah's of Sunset," Bravo's "Married to Medicine," Nickelodeon's "Nick News," MTV's "Revenge Prank," CNBC's "American Greed," and PBS's "Nova." His diverse portfolio showcases his ability to craft music that resonates across various genres and platforms.

Blossman's talent has been recognized with numerous awards and accolades. He won the 2016 ASA Songwriter Award Grand Prize for all categories with his song "End of Our Rainbow." He was also the runner-up in the "Song of the Year" competition for "Hard Landing," and a finalist in the Great American Songwriting Contest. Eric was a double finalist in the UK Songwriting Competition for "Corner of My Eye" and "It Must Have Been the Whiskey," and the runner-up in the 2017 Mid-Atlantic Song Competition. Additionally, he was a semi-finalist in the 2017 International Songwriting Competition for "Take a Wild Guess" and received the 2018 Award for Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting from the Great American Songwriting Competition for "Bulletproof."

Eric's accolades continue with his win in the 2018 Hollywood Songwriting Contest for Best Country Song for "Bulletproof," and as a finalist for "Corner of My Eye," "Stuck Here in Paradise," and "It All Means Nothing." He was a SongDoor finalist in 2018 for "Different Story," a 2019 finalist in the Hollywood Songwriting Contest for "Different Story" (multiple categories), and the 2019 winner for Best Soul/R&B Song from The American Songwriter Awards for "Different Story." Eric was also a finalist in the 2021 Great American Song Contest for "Bad Choices" and a 2023 finalist in the UK Songwriting Contest's Adult Contemporary category for "Somewhere Up in Fayetteville."

Eric Blossman's exceptional songwriting and producing skills have established him as a significant force in the music industry, continually pushing the boundaries of creativity and excellence.

Wes Ryan is a country music artist hailing from Abilene, Texas. With a blend of modern Nashville sound and authentic small-town storytelling, Wes's music is a reflection of life’s highs, lows, and everything in between. His songs evoke nostalgia, raw emotion, and a deep love for the country way of life, often inspired by his Texas roots.

From the upbeat, sun-soaked vibes of "Fireflies in a Mason Jar" to the introspective ballads like "Something I Should've Said", Wes's music captures the spirit of both the past and present. With heartfelt lyrics and melodies that resonate, Wes Ryan is one to watch in the country music scene.

Follow along as Wes continues to tell his story, one song at a time.

#wesryan #singersongwriter #countrymusic #moderncountrymusic #upcomingartist #newcountryartist #independentartist #BMI #countryrock #southernrock #countryballads #summeranthems #feelgoodvibes #heartbreaksongs

New tracks tagged #ModernCountry