We have all been here!

How Do You Tell by songwriter Edwin H Balder

Standing here, just you and me, Caught in a moment, feels like destiny. ( oh yea..uh huh)
You gave me signs, 
well, I think you might 
But my heart’s unsure, 
man am I up-tight ( oh yea..uh huh)

Should I make a move, or just walk away, (walk away)
My mind's in turmoil, don't know what to say. (don't know what to say

I don't want to screw this up, 
like you so, so much,
 How the hell (how the hell)
do you tell (do you tell)
if you should make a move?( oh yea..uh huh)if you should make a move?( oh yea..uh huh)

Verse 2:
 Every smile, every touch, feels like a spark, ( oh yea..uh huh)
In your eyes, see my world, shot in the dark.( oh yea..uh huh)
 She gave me a lot, at least I hope it's true, (hope it's true)
here I stand, not sure what to do.(what to do) ( oh yea..uh huh)

Should I make a move, or just walk away, (walk away)
My mind's in turmoil, don't know what to say. (don't know what to say

I don't want to screw this up, 
like you so, so much,
 How the hell (how the hell)
do you tell (do you tell)
if you ...you...should make a move?( oh yea..uh huh)if you should make a move?( oh yea..uh huh)

 Heart's racing, palms sweating, words stumble out, 
In this fragile moment, oh, there's so much doubt. (si much doubt)
Do I lean in closer, let our worlds collide,
 Or step back, stay safe, keep these feelings inside?
 Should I make a move, or just walk away, (walk away)
My mind's in turmoil, don't know what to say. (don't know what to say

I don't want to screw this up, 
like you so, so much,
 How the hell (how the hell)
do you tell (do you tell)
if you should make a move?( oh yea..uh huh)if you should make a move?( oh yea..uh huh)

So here I stand, caught in this dance, Taking a chance on a fleeting romance. With a deep breath, I take the leap, Hoping you'll catch me, no secrets to keep

Should I make a move, or just walk away, (walk away)
My mind's in turmoil, don't know what to say. (don't know what to say

I don't want to screw this up, 
like you so, so much,
 How the hell (how the hell)
do you tell (do you tell)
if you should make a move?( oh yea..uh huh)if you should make a move?( oh yea..uh huh)
I don't want to screw this up, 
like you so, so much,
 How the hell (how the hell)
do you tell (do you tell)
if you should make a move?( oh yea..uh huh)if you should make a move?( oh yea..uh huh)

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How Do You Tell by songwriter Edwin H Balder

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From GOLD/Eclipse’s Wisdom Chapter 2  "The Mentor Song"   
by songwriter Edwin H Balder

A mentor in darkness, a master of might,
Teaching Gold to balance day and night.

An enigmatic figure, stepping from the shade, 
Eclipse appears, with secrets to trade. 
He speaks of power, hidden within,
 A mentor in shadows, teaching her to win.

 A mentor in darkness, a master of might,
Teaching Gold to balance day and night.

 Eclipse’s wisdom, guiding her from with-in
 In the dance of light and shadow, she learns to WIN.
 A mentor in darkness, a master of might,
Teaching Gold to balance day and night.
 A mentor in darkness, a master of might,
Teaching Gold to balance day and night.

 Through trials and lessons, her strength grows, 
Harnessing powers, her confidence shows. 
Eclipse watches closely, a plan in disguise, 
But for now, he’s the mentor, with wisdom so wise.

but soon to be revealed

the lies..........the lies................the liles

But for now, he’s the mentor, with wisdom so wise.
but soon to be revealed

the lies..........the lies................the liles
but soon to be revealed

the lies..........the lies................the liles

Through trials and lessons, her strength grows,
 Harnessing powers, her confidence shows. 
Eclipse watches closely, a plan in disguise,
but soon to be revealed
the lies..........the lies................the liles

the lies..........the lies................the lies
the lies..........the lies................the liles

but soon to be revealed

THE..........LIES!

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The Mentor Song From GOLD the Rock Musical/Chapter 2: Eclipse’s Wisdom

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Hey Stevie Nicks, with your gypsy flame,
I’ve got a role that’ll stake your name.
A city of shadows, a hero of gold,
A story of light where the darkness takes hold.

Nancy Wilson, your chords could ignite,
The clash of the council, the fight for the right.
A mentor who betrays, a city that breaks,
A hero who bends but never forsakes.

It’s Gold: The Duality Within,
A battle of shadows where the light begins.
Will you wear the armor, will you take the fall?
A hero divided, yet standing tall.

Lzzy Hale, your voice could command,
The descent into darkness, the weight of the land.
A tome of forbidden, a lineage revealed,
A heart split in two, yet refusing to yield.

Bonnie Raitt, with your blues in your veins,
You could paint the pain of the hero’s chains.
A final battle, a choice to be made,
A city that thrives in the mess you’ve laid.


It’s Gold: The Duality Within,
A battle of shadows where the light begins.
Will you wear the armor, will you take the fall?
A hero divided, yet standing tall.

Sheryl Crow, you’ve walked the line,
Between the righteous and the undefined.
Could you be the beacon, the warning, the flame?
The hero who walks in the shadow and the rain?

Pink, your edge could cut through the night,
A rebel with fury, a fighter with light.
Could you be the balance, the storm in the calm?
The hero who rises, unbroken and strong?

Miley Cyrus, your fire’s untamed,
A wildcard spirit, a legacy named.
Could you wear the armor, could you bear the weight?
The hero who dances with darkness and fate?

So pick up your guitar, let the chords ignite,
The story of Gold, the balance of light.
Lumina City waits, its fate in your hands,
Will you rise as the hero the world demands?

Dream STAR Casting Call For our Rock Musical "GOLD"

So I look like a star to you!
Edge Of Fame by songwriter Edwin H. Balder
I’ve been ridin’ this edge of fame,
Drivin’ my own bus, no fortune, no name.
No private jets, just these endless plains,
All the sweat, but none of the chains.

[Chorus]
On the edge of  fame,
Where the lights don’t shine the same.
Big dreams, but it’s a lonelier game,
Livin’ life on the edge of fame.........
Livin’ life on the edge... of..... fame.....

[ instrumental music hook]

[Verse 2]
I play honky-tonks, these small-town bars,
No sold-out crowds, no lit up stars.
Just my guitar and these starlit skies,
Livin’ low, but dreamin’ high.

[Chorus]
On the edge of  fame,
Where the lights don’t shine the same.
Big dreams, but it’s a lonelier game,
Livin’ life on the edge of fame.........
Livin’ life on the edge... of..... fame.....

[ instrumental music hook]

[Bridge]
I see ‘em up there, those big-stage kings,
With their diamond rings and their shiny things.
But I’ve got my truth, my own refrain,
Out here, where the heart remains.

[Verse 3]
No paparazzi, just local cheers,
Signin’ my name for the folks right here.
They don’t know me in Hollywood,
But out here, life’s still.... pretty ...good....

[Chorus]
On the edge of  fame,
Where the lights don’t shine the same.
Big dreams, but it’s a lonelier game,
Livin’ life on the edge of fame.........
Livin’ life on the edge... of..... fame.....

[ instrumental music hook]
[Bridge 2]
While they’re on stages, bright as the moon,
I’m singin’ my songs, true and tuned.
Life ain’t easy, but it’s mine to claim,
Out here, on this edge of fame.

[  longer instrumental music hook]

[Outro]
I ain’t got the mansion or the gold,
Just a guitar and these stories told.
Life might be rough, not rich and tame,
But I’m still here, on the edge of fame.
edge of fame...(edge of fame.)
edge ....of .....fame.

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Edge Of Fame by songwriter Edwin H. Balder

THIS IS AN OPEN SOURCE SONG WITH OPEN RIGHTS TO COVER!
Shadowed Eyes by The Indivisibles
I saw the lies through shadowed eyes
I roamed the streets under neon lights, heard the whispers of betrayal  
Snakes in the tall grass they creep, weaving stories that derail  
Promises crumble like sand, fragile thrones where they stand  
Truth fades into the mist, while deception takes its hand
Distort the truth till it conforms, build foundations on shallow norms  
Words wrapped in chains of deceit, this is the game that fuels our defeat  
Rulers with masks in disguise, their laughter hides the lies  
Behind closed doors they scheme, altering our reality’s theme  
Voices clash, hearts they fracture, trust erodes in the power’s rapture  
Grins conceal hidden intent, selling truths that circumvent
Distort the truth till it conforms, build foundations on shallow norms  
Words wrapped in chains of deceit, this is the game that fuels our defeat
Beneath their smiles lies an abyss, freedom’s just a siren’s kiss  
Shadows hold their hidden might, peddling dreams in the dead of night
Votes cast for change in vain, echoes of hope cause lingering pain  
Power’s glow corrupts their souls, masks they wear in their roles  
Daylight exposes their crafted tales, hidden hands that set the sails  
Hope once bright now seems remote, freedom’s lost, barely afloat
Distort the truth till it conforms, build foundations on shallow norms  
Words wrapped in chains of deceit, this is the game that fuels our defeat
Land of the free they proclaim, while justice bends to serve the same  
Dollar signs they cling and claim, to a broken system, still reigning  
Golden thrones that veil decay, empty words pave their way  
Eyes once sharp now dulled and dim, truth’s a ghost, a fleeting hymn
I saw the lies through shadowed eyes, promises that dissolve like dreams  
I’ll keep searching for the light, even in this world of shattered schemes

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songwriter Edwin H. Balder

Shadowed Eyes by The Indivisibles

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Donald Trump is a terrible President and hates dogs by The Indivisibles
[Thank you ::Rick Wilson::]
(dump) trump(dump) trump(dump) trump
The towers rise while morals sink
Gold-plated lies in every blink
A leashless world with hearts astray
Truth got lost along the way
He’s barking loud but bites the air
Promises fade no soul to spare
The pack is lost he stands alone
Builds a wall made of stone
No leash on reality the truth's gone wild
Running free like an untamed child
Howling winds through a hollow plan
Who let this chaos command?
(dump) trump(dump) trump(dump) trump
No wagging tails no loyalty
In a land so bold yet so empty
The dogs know best they turn away
From shadows of a brighter day
Barking orders power's his toy
Burns what was real builds a decoy
Puppets dangle strings too tight
In the darkness he claims it’s light
No leash on reality the truth's gone wild
Running free like an untamed child
Howling winds through a hollow plan
Who let this chaos command?
(dump) trump(dump) trump(dump) trump
A dog’s loyalty cannot be bought
They’ll see the truth he once forgot
No wagging tails in halls of gold
The warmth of hearts can't be controlled
Donald Trump is...a... terrible ...President....... and hates dogs......
(hates dogs......hates dogs......)
(dump) trump(dump) trump(dump) trump

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songwriter Edwin H. Balder

Donald Trump is a terrible President and hates dogs by The Indivisibles

THIS IS AN OPEN SOURCE SONG WITH OPEN RIGHTS TO COVER!
Goodmoring...So ...today another cold day on Hell...
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"You thought I was done? Nah—
Frostbite's the cost when you cross me..."
"I kept it chill, froze the flames you brought,
Played it cool while you took your shot.
But every cut you made built the ice—
Solid as steel, now I’m slicing twice.
You wanted power, you wanted control,
Now you're cornered in the cold.
Karma’s skating in on thin ice—
Better pray that your fire suffices."
"Tick, tick—countdown’s on,
Did you think I'd stay the pawn?
Chessboard flipped, New boss in charge—
Time’s up; better check the scars."
Cold cuts, slicing deeper than you’d bet—
Every blade is forged in regret.
You played games, now you're melting slow—
Shiver, baby, frostbite in tow.
Cold cuts—payback's a bitter brew,
Revenge served ice-cold for you.
Step back, the storm’s begun—
I’m the avalanche, you’re ... on the run....on the run....on the run....
"Now I’m skating circles ‘round your lies,
Trail of dust, no alibis.
Your empire’s cracking under the weight,
Every flake’s a layer of fate.
Don’t bother screaming—I’m out of tune,
Your breath’s wasted on the frozen moon.
You had the matches, burned the bridge,
Now you're stranded—edge of the ridge."
"Tick, tick—countdown’s on,
Did you think I'd stay the pawn?
Chessboard flipped, new boss in charge—
Time’s up; better check the scars."
"Cold cuts, slicing deeper than you’d bet—
Every blade is forged in regret.
You played games, now you're melting slow—
Shiver, baby, frostbite in tow.
Cold cuts—payback's a bitter brew,
Revenge served ice-cold for you.
Step back, the storm’s begun—
I’m the avalanche, you’re ... on the run....on the run....on the run....
"You wanted the crown? Could’ve had it all.
But now the ice is your kingdom—
And this throne’s too cold for your fall."
"Cold cuts, slicing deeper than the snow,
Every crack in your armor starts to show.
So long, baby—I’m gone...
Frozen, but I’m fully strong.
"Step back, the storm’s begun—
I’m the avalanche, you’re ... on the run....on the run....on the run....
I’m the avalanche, you’re ... on the run....on the run....on the run...

Cold Cuts by The Indivisibles

I had to write this before I was
The Gods Are All Gone by songwriter Edwin H. Balder
The gods are all gone... but the ghosts remain.
the gods are all gone... but the ghosts remain.
1955: A Cadillac growled down Highway 61,
Elvis' hips wrote checks the Bible couldn't void.
Chuck Berry duckwalked past the color line,
while Buddy's glasses filled with Oklahoma sky.
1963: The day the music froze,
Dion stood on a Bronx stoop, humming doo-wop snow.
Oh, the jukebox heroes, the radio thieves,
their voices still crackle through my dashboard dreams.
The echo & the anthem—
a backbeat pounding in my bones like a sermon.
From Lennon's laugh to Janis' wail,
every scratch in the vinyl tells the same tale:
"We were lightning, we were lust,
now we're just rust and trust... and dust."
1969: Hendrix set his Stratocaster free,
while Grace Slick fed the White Rabbit LSD.
The Dead spun wheels on a desert road,
and Bowie kissed the cosmos in platform soles.
1977: The King took his last pill,
but Springsteen's Camaro's running still.
Oh, the rebels, the choir, the gasoline saints,
their shadows dance in the barroom paint.
The echo & the anthem—
a backbeat pounding in my bones like a sermon.
From Freddie's crown to Kurt's torn flannel,
every scream was a love letter to the unraveled.
"We were lightning, we were lust,
now we're just rust and trust... and dust."
1991: The Seattle rain wrote the last good rhyme,
Axl's limo idled, out of time.
Now the stadiums stand like empty pews,
and the kids all stream what we lived to lose.
1999: The satellites killed the radio star,
but McCartney still cries for his old Hofner guitar.
Dylan's harmonica hums through the wires,
while Jagger's shadow struts on retirement pyres.
The echo & the anthem—
a crack in the speaker where the spirit lingers.
Turn it up loud, let the neighbors complain,
the gods are all gone... but the ghosts remain.
the gods are all gone... but the ghosts remain.
the gods are all gone... but the ghosts remain.

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The Gods Are All Gone by songwriter Edwin H. Balder

Their music is my I-V
Song About An Old Man's Playlist  by songwriter Edwin H. Balder
I was Running on Empty, chasing dreams,
when Let It Be taught me what hope means.
I was Helpless, drowning in the haze,
but Lean on Me pulled me through the maze.
The nights stretched long, the road ran steep,
till Bridge Over Troubled Water rocked me to sleep.
Oh, the needle spins, the echoes play,
but the songs that saved me never fade away.
This Playlist, the chapters of my life,
where Feelin’ Alright kept me breathing through the night.
Where Something to Talk About felt like home,
when Take Me Home, Country Roads led me alone.
This Playlist, stitched together with sound,
where the weight of the words always held me down.
I was Tangled Up in Blue, lost in the rain,
then Woodstock called me back again.
I was The Pretender, running blind,
but Doctor My Eyes taught me to find
the road that stretched beyond my fall,
when Let’s Stay Together answered the call.
Oh, the chorus lifts, the melody stays,
but the songs that saved me never fade away.
This Playlist, the chapters of my life,
where Feelin’ Alright kept me breathing through the night.
Where Something to Talk About felt like home,
when Take Me Home, Country Roads led me alone.
This Playlist, stitched together with sound,
where the weight of the words always held me down.
I was Nick of Time, standing on the edge,
then I Will Survive whispered, “Take another step.”
I held the line through every song,
when Against the Wind kept me strong.
Not in gold records or flashing signs,
but in the tremor of a chord that still aligns.
Fire and Rain saw the worst in me,
then Let Your Love Flow set my heart free.
Dreams gave me wings when I was torn,
while Forever Young kept my soul reborn.
Some songs walk beside you, some make you stay,
some sing you home when you’ve lost your way.
This Playlist, the roads where I’ve been,
where the verses let me begin again.


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Song About An Old Man's Playlist  by songwriter Edwin H. Balder

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songwriter Edwin H. Balder

The Beginning Every Day by The Indivisibles

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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