It fell apart
For good reason
It fell apart
It was my season

For the life to tumble
For the life to fall
For the life, I dreamt
For the life I called

Me
But, it wasn't me
It was to rot for
Someone I was not

I lived a life
For someone, I thought
Cared for my dreams
Cared for my loss

I started to build it back up
When someone who cared
When someone loved
When someone was there

They came into my life
It was great
They came into my life
I'm back to the same

Old self
Old soul
Old dreams
Old gold

It's time, it's time
To take back what is mine
It's time, it's time

Relax
Relax
It's my gold
Relax
It's my gold
Relax
It's my gold
Relax
It's my gold
Relax
It's my gold

Rebuilding Life

Life Beyond Separation is a blog offering support and advice for individuals navigating divorce. The blog features numerous articles covering various aspects of post-divorce life, including emotional healing, co-parenting, legal issues, and personal growth. Topics range from managing stress and anxiety to finding new hobbies and dating again. The blog aims to empower readers to rebuild their lives and thrive after separation, providing resources and guidance across multiple categories. Multiple authors contribute to the blog, which includes social media links for engagement.

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Finishing the Unfinished

It fell apart
For good reason
It fell apart
It was my season

For the life to tumble
For the life to fall
For the life I dreamt
For the life I called

Me
But, it wasn't me
It was to rot for
Someone I was not

I lived a life
For someone I thought
Cared for my dreams
Cared for my loss

I started to build it back up
When someone cared
When someone loved
When someone was there

They came into my life
It was great 
They came into my life
I'm back to the same

Old self
Old soul
Old dreams
Old gold

It's time, it's time
To take back what is mine
It's time, it's time

Relax
Relax
It's my gold
Relax
Relax
It's my gold
Relax
It's my gold
Relax
It's my gold
Relax
It's my gold

Zoé Le Fleur and Xak Stahl are reunited on "Starting New," an intimate journey from regret to redemption, wrapped in a modern pop ballad. Beginning with gentle introspection and building to a powerful declaration of commitment, this track weaves together warm piano melodies, emotional vocals, and contemporary production to tell a story of love worth fighting for.

The song's progression mirrors its message - from quiet reflection to confident resolution - creating an arc that resonates with anyone who's ever wanted a second chance. With its heartfelt lyrics and memorable chorus, it captures that universal moment of realizing what truly matters and choosing to make things right.

Perfect for romantic playlists or whenever you need the courage to take that first step toward reconciliation.

Starting New

🔥 Sandman – Song Insight & Lyrics 🔥

🔻 Sandman – Song Insight
Some nightmares don’t come in the dark. They come in the quiet moments, in the weight of choices we never got to make.

"Sandman" is a song about being trapped in a life set in motion without your consent. It’s about feeling like a passenger in a story written by someone else, forced to rebuild from the wreckage of a fate you never asked for. It explores the pain of being left behind, the questions that linger long after someone walks away, and the silent battle of finding yourself in the ruins they left behind.

With haunting verses, a chorus that echoes resignation, and a bridge that questions trust itself, Sandman embodies the struggle of moving forward while feeling chained to the past.

This is for the ones forced to pick up the pieces.
For the ones left standing at a crossroads with no map, no answers—
And for the ones who refuse to let the past define them.

This is "Sandman."

🔻 Sandman – Lyrics

Opening
"I can’t help but eel like it was all a dream.
Standing at the crossroads, waiting to be seen.
Trapped in a space where the past won’t shift,
A version of my life I’m too scared to admit."

Verse 1
"But the weight on my chest keeps dragging me low,
Pulling me under where the light won’t show."

Chorus
"This is my existence, the world set for me.
I never asked for this, but there’s no way to leave.
A decision I couldn’t make, and yet,
I'm stuck to rebuild again, this life that you left me with."

Verse 2
"The path was carved without my say,
Twisting my soul in a storm of grey.
I gave you my heart, but you let it divide,
Now I’m left to gather this silence inside."

Pre-Chorus
"But the fractures within refuse to mend,
The trace of the past that will never end."

Chorus
"This is my existence, the world set for me.
I never asked for this, but there’s no way to leave.
A decision I couldn’t make, and yet,
I'm stuck to rebuild again, this life that you left me with."

Bridge
"Why would I ever let someone close?
Why take the risk when it all turns to ghosts?"

Final Chorus
"This is my existence, the world set for me.
I never asked for this, but there’s no way to leave.
A decision I couldn’t make, and yet,
I'm stuck to rebuild again, this life that you left me with."

Outro
"I can’t help but feel like this is all that’s left,
A constant cycle with no way out.
A passenger in a story lost at sea,
Still holding the weight of your name in me."

🔻 A Fate Not Chosen
Some choices are made in an instant. Others are made for us, set in motion long before we ever had a say.

"Sandman" is for those who never got to decide.
For those left rebuilding from the wreckage of someone else’s decisions.
For those forced to find their own way when the road was carved without their consent.

This song is a fight against fate—a battle to reclaim what was stolen.

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Sandman

There are moments that define our lives, this song tells those stories

Before & After

In this first episode of Interlude by H, Hayley shares her journey of moving from Hong Kong to Toronto and the challenges of starting over. She reflects on identity, change, and finding a sense of home. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation~♡

intro music: ♪ Lukrembo - Tea Cozy

song recommendation: homesick by wave to earth

for the full song, check it out on spotify! open.spotify.com/track/2FZIabCRME…f4adf6c783784839

episode 1: starting over

Stranger to Myself is the first single from Aynsley Saxe's sophomore album A Thousand Stars set for release in Fall 2025.  Wading into acoustic and folk territory, this song explores the themes of isolation and starting over amidst confusion.  

Stranger to Myself

[Verse]
I fell down hard but I'm on my feet
A broken road under me complete
The cracks they whisper lessons untold
In the dirt I find my heart of gold

[Chorus]
I'm starting over with the sun on my face
Chasing the shadows I’m ready to embrace
Every stumble every scar is my friend
This is the moment I rise again

[Verse 2]
The mirror laughs but I don't look away
A thousand pieces but I'm here to stay
Built from the rubble of who I once was
Standing stronger now just because

[Chorus]
I'm starting over with the sun on my face
Chasing the shadows I’m ready to embrace
Every stumble every scar is my friend
This is the moment I rise again

[Bridge]
The world keeps spinning it doesn’t wait
But I’m not late I’m shaping my fate
The winds are wild but I’ll sail this sea
Failure’s just another way to be free

[Chorus]
I'm starting over with the sun on my face
Chasing the shadows I’m ready to embrace
Every stumble every scar is my friend
This is the moment I rise again

Rise Again

Episode 8 – Meet Shelton Wilder: The Wilder Life – Sobriety, Success & Starting Over

In this powerful episode of the Resilient Now Podcast, we sit down with Shelton Wilder — a top luxury real estate agent, entrepreneur, mom, and inspiring woman in long-term recovery. Shelton opens up about her journey through sobriety, the challenges of starting over, and how she built a thriving business and beautiful life from the ground up.

Her story is one of courage, reinvention, and fierce determination — proving that resilience can transform your past into your greatest strength.

🎧 Tune in for heartfelt honesty, motivation, and real talk about healing, hustle, and hope.

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Episode 8: Meet Shelton Wilder I The Wilder Life: Sobriety, Success & Starting Over

“The Interlude” is a stripped-down ballad that moves like a memory — tender, haunting, and quietly defiant. Built on sparse piano, layered vocal textures, and ambient echoes, it captures the emotional weight of transition: the space after betrayal, before becoming.

Lyrically, the song unfolds like a journal left open. It explores fractured friendships, broken trust, and the quiet rebuild that follows a public fall. The hook doesn’t shout — it hums. With falsetto breaks, whispered refrains, and slow-burning verses, the track leans into vulnerability without needing to resolve it.

This isn’t a revenge song — it’s what happens after. “The Interlude” holds space for grief, growth, and the soft power of moving on without needing permission.

The Interlude

I didn’t leave her with a broken heart
I just knew the fire had lost its spark
She’s part of my past, but light's gone dark
No use pretending, love lost its mark
All these years left a hole inside
Can’t just fill it fast with another try
The silence cuts deep, but it clears the way
For a stronger man to rise someday

[Chorus]
Hard bein’ strong when the nights are long
Hard learnin’ to stand when you’re all alone
Hard walkin’ the miles with nowhere to roam
Hard findin’ my way with no place to call home
Hard buildin’ a life from broken stone
Hard prayin’ for the strength to find where I belong
Hard facin’ life on my own
The hardest part is feelin' alone

I’m not in pieces, but I feel the pain
Will this empty silence always remain?
The nights roll slow, the days drag on
The mirror stares back, says somethin’s wrong
I’ve got to face the man I see
And learn what living alone can be
Find my ground before I fall
Stand on my own, start standing tall

[Repeat Chorus]

I won’t just fill the void she left inside
This heart’s burned down, the space’s open wide
I’m layin’ bricks where the ashes fell
To build a story I’ve yet to tell
And when the time is right, I’ll give my all
Not just a heart with rooms too small
She pulls me in, like gravity
I’m carving a place where love can be

I’ve got to learn to walk alone
Build my life, make it my own
Stop waitin’ on the world to help me
The only change starts here with me

[Repeat Chorus]

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This track tells the story of walking away from a love that no longer burned, and facing the quiet aftermath. It’s not about heartbreak or regret, but about rebuilding from the ashes, learning to live alone, heal the emptiness, and carve out space for a love that’s real. Raw, honest, and grounded, it’s a reflection on strength, silence, and the hardest part of starting over.

Hard

IF I LET MYSELF GO

When Things Are Messy

START OVER Ft Redd!

MDRJR turns pain into purpose and reflection into rhythm. His music lives where 80s synth-pop meets post-punk soul, echoing the heart of a man who has walked through struggle and chosen love instead of bitterness. Every song he creates is a message of hope, healing, and strength.

With more than 3.6 million SoundCloud plays and a global audience from Kyiv to Hanoi to Los Angeles, MDRJR connects with listeners through honesty and emotion. He writes, records, and produces every track himself, not for fame, but to inspire. His songs remind people that they are not alone, that peace can be found through self-acceptance, and that hope is always worth fighting for.

From the emotional reflection of Confidence With Your Truth to the spiritual calm of The Flight of Peace and the motivation of Dream of Greatness, every song carries his message that strength is born from struggle and healing is possible for everyone. MDRJR creates music for the soul and for anyone who believes in becoming better, loving deeper, and never giving up.

“My music is my message: to rise, to forgive, to love again.”

#SynthPopForTheSoul #MDRJR #LotusOfResilience

Praying With The Eyes is a ministry of Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Colorado Springs which combines the beauty of God's Word with the beauty of his creation.

Xak Stahl: Alchemist of Sound, Architect of Emotion

Xak Stahl is a genre-blurring music artist, sonic storyteller, and relentless experimenter. Every track he creates is a new world—a kaleidoscope of indie folk, alt-pop, electronica, and global flavors—infused with raw emotion and boundless curiosity. Xak’s music isn’t just heard; it’s felt.

From Shadow to Spotlight

For Xak, music is metamorphosis. His journey began in the shadows, transmuting heartbreak and struggle into songs that glow with hope. Early anthems like “Neon Dreams” and “Rising Through the Darkness” invite listeners to find their own light. His newest project, Major Arcana, channels the mysteries of the Tarot—each song an archetype, each lyric a step along the path from the Fool’s first leap to the wisdom of The World.

More Than Music: A Multisensory Universe

But Xak isn’t confined to sound. As a visual artist and writer, he crafts immersive stories that spill across genres and languages—sometimes haunting, sometimes playful, always honest. Whether he’s conjuring lush soundscapes, weaving bilingual lyrics, or creating striking visuals, Xak’s art dares you to feel deeper and dream wilder.

An Invitation to Transformation

Join Xak Stahl on a sonic odyssey that blurs borders—between genres, between artforms, between you and the music. Each release is an invitation to explore, to heal, to become. For Xak, every song is a spell, every album a universe. The only question is: are you ready to step inside?

"If it didn’t matter, it wouldn’t hurt. Pain is the gift of knowing you’re alive."

4Me2BeFree is more than music—it’s my story, my scars, and my survival. Every song is a piece of me, a raw melody of love, heartbreak, and resilience. I blend AI-generated vocals and instruments with real emotions, turning my experiences—especially from an LGBTQ+ perspective—into something that speaks to anyone who's ever felt lost, broken, or just searching for something real.

Breakup songs? Yeah, they hit different. Music carries us through the worst of it, and every generation finds their own anthems of love, loss, and getting back up. Heartache doesn’t care about age, gender, or where you come from—music connects us all.

I make music because I’ve been there. The pain, the anger, the hope—it's all in these songs. If something here hits home for you, let it. If you feel something, let me know. That’s the connection that keeps this alive.

Cleo Antaeus is an independent songwriter, singer, and producer based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi, whose music drifts between cinematic pop, soulful indie, bossa nova flips, and raw, sync-ready confessions that feel like secrets whispered at 2 a.m.

In just seven months, Cleo has written over 160 original songs, each one shaped by their poetic storytelling and fearless experimentation. Since April alone, their self-released tracks have pulled in 25,000+ organic streams worldwide, with multiple songs crossing 1K–2K+ plays on SoundCloud — proof that Cleo’s garden is alive and echoing.

At the heart of this work are Cleo’s alter artists, Nova Rue and Sunni — soulful, cinematic branches of their voice that bring each story to life in new shades and textures.

Cleo’s songs are 100% original, self-owned, fully cleared, and crafted for TV, film, and brand syncs — perfect for supervisors, artists, and listeners seeking music with real depth and a timeless global soul.

Good songs rise — and so do I.

Genres: Cinematic Pop, Indie Folk, Neo-Soul, R&B, Bossa Nova, Alt-Pop
Based: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
Sync/Publishing/Collabs: cleonytus@gmail.com

Meet Liliana Brown – Host of the Resilient Now Podcast

Liliana Brown is the heart and voice behind the Resilient Now Podcast — a powerful space for real conversations, healing, and hope. After overcoming her own life challenges, including growing up in foster care, navigating single motherhood, and walking the path of recovery, Liliana created this podcast as a safe and supportive platform for others.

In each episode, Liliana speaks with inspiring guests who have turned pain into purpose, sharing raw and honest stories of resilience, strength, and transformation. Whether you're going through grief, loss, trauma, or personal growth, Resilient Now is here to remind you: you are not alone.

Tune in for empowering episodes that offer wisdom, connection, and encouragement — straight from people who have walked through the fire and made it to the other side.

🎧 Listen. Heal. Grow. Only on the Resilient Now Podcast with Liliana Brown.
www.ResilientNowPodcast.com

#ResilientNowPodcast #LilianaBrown #HealingThroughStories #RealPeopleRealStories

Singer-songwriter...folk, easy listening & soft pop waters.

In love songwriter.

Disclaimer:
All lyrics featured on this profile are original work, drawn from real-life events, emotions, and personal experiences.

If you are interested in collaborating or acquiring rights, please reach out directly.

Hello! This site is managed by Terry Fraley and Bob Pope, two professional songwriters who spend time in Nashville. Our main goal is to write songs for other artists to perform. By listening to our SoundCloud collection, you'll notice that we write for a variety of genres. Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions or if you would like to use one of the songs for a demo. All songs on our site were written and produced by us. ￼

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Terry Fraley Bob Pooe
Sonic Martini Music  
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interlude by h is a series of episodes where Hayley, a Hong Kong-raised, Toronto-based musician and designer, navigates life’s in-between moments. From starting over to identity crises, and career changes, this podcast is all about a twenty-something’s two cents on growth, change, and the soundtrack that shapes it all.

Each episode ends with a song recommendation—because every interlude needs a melody~♬⋆.˚

New tracks tagged #StartingOver