Lyrics:

I hear you now, loud and clear
I’ll find you when it all calms down from here
It’s true
I’m feeling so, but I don’t know, can I make this right, changing the game tonight
It’s true

Between now and then, the world might end
Can we cross the road and find somewhere to go?
Between now and then, there could be no more when
It might crash and burn and we all just play pretend 
That it’ll be alright, but this is how it ends

Time will tell, how it all plays out
flooding around or it’s burning to the ground
it’s true
The warning signs are clear to me, right before our eyes, but we’re head in the sand you see
It’s true

Between now and then, the world might end
Can we cross the road and find somewhere to go?
Between now and then, there could be no more when
It might crash and burn and we all just play pretend 
That it’ll be alright, but this is how it ends

The rising tides and topography
Soon, plastic islands on AirBNB for you
It’s true
Lets roll the dice, wait and see
We are fans of chaos and make believe 
It’s true

Between now and then, the world might end
Can we cross the road and find somewhere to go?
Between now and then, there could be no more when
It might crash and burn and we all just play pretend 
That it’ll be alright, but this is how it ends

This Is How It Ends

I sit here
Trying to figure it out
But I can't
So, everyday
I keep on going

But why
But why
Do I feel the need

But why
But why
Do I feel the need

To keep going
To keep working
For those
Who don't care
For those
Who don't care

Do I stop?
Do I end?
Do I cease?
Do I desist?

But, I sit here
Trying to figure it out
But I can't
So, everyday
I keep on going

To keep going
To keep working
For those
Who don't care
For those
Who don't care

I Keep Going

"Crossing Bridges" is about that restless feeling of always being on the move, with too much happening in your mind. It’s about searching for a better path while tangled in the chaos of life, wondering what it’ll cost to find some peace. This funky groove captures the energy of that journey, driving forward with a rhythm that doesn’t quit. Let the beat guide you as you navigate your own bridges, and maybe find some answers along the way.

Written and Performed by Northern Sky

Crossing Bridges

I write songs every morning at 7 a.m. and I have been doing it for the past 36 years. Most days I play them around 4:20 p.m. in my home studio. Over the last year I finally found the courage to share them, and the support from people all over the world has been incredible. I am humbled to know these songs connect with so many of you, and someday I hope to perform them live.

I have been playing guitar, bass, drums, and synthesizers since I was 15 years old. Now at 51, I can honestly say music has shaped my entire life. I have played in all kinds of bands, from cover groups to tribute acts, and explored rock, metal, punk, alternative, indie, pop, post punk, and synthpop. I wrote my first song after being inspired by the bands I loved in the late 80s, and that spark is still alive today.

These songs come from my 51 years of experience on this planet, and I hope they give you strength and peace. Over the past year I have also been spoken to by a higher power who has guided me through the process. I am glad I found Him again. I have been saved, and I see myself as His warrior.

Sometimes the songs arrive while I am working outside, and other times they come quietly over a cup of coffee in the early morning. The music has a purpose and it is meant to be shared. I do it for Him, and I do it for you.

I create everything at home, starting with my voice and a simple melody of hope, love, and belief, then building with synth, guitar, bass, drums, and more. I record using Logic Pro, GarageBand, and Suno, and I mix and master each track myself until it feels right. What you hear is the real result of that process.

My music is more than sound. It carries my life experiences and is meant to bring healing, encouragement, and connection. My hope is that when you listen, you feel inspired and reminded that you are never alone.

Thank you for being part of this journey. It means everything to me. I believe in family first and music second, and being able to share both with you is heaven to me. I hope you continue listening and following along as the story unfolds.

Take care,
MDRJR

Northern Sky is a Detroit/London-based collaborative formed in 2021, crafting ethereal music that blends dreamy soundscapes with cinematic depth. Their music strikes a delicate balance between melody, emotion, and magic, influenced by timeless artists like Nick Drake and Norah Jones, as well as modern acts such as Beach House and The National.

At the heart of Northern Sky is Rose White, whose voice, like a soft breeze at twilight, guides the band’s sound with transcendent beauty. Supported by Eric Stajda, Dan Kendall, Steve Baker, and Andrea Di Fiore—who weave intricate layers of guitar, bass, drums, piano, synth, cello, and violin—the band creates soundscapes that are both fragile and infinite.

Northern Sky’s songs are vignettes, like postcards from distant places, carrying echoes of fleeting yet eternal memories. Tracks like "Paper Flowers," "Swimming in the Rain," and "Aurora" explore love, loss, and the bittersweet passage of time. Their music reflects the profound beauty found in life’s quietest moments, drawing inspiration from films that capture the magic in the everyday—Cinema Paradiso, Stolen Kisses, Sleepless Night in Paris, and Before Sunrise.

Northern Sky invites listeners to step into a world where music is not just heard, but felt deeply, offering a soundtrack for introspection, inspiration, and everything in between.

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