You Are Here (1639) is a reflection on identity and presence—about choosing to stand still in a world constantly urging you to chase something, become something, buy something, prove something.

The title marks a meeting point: age 16, when I felt most lost in the noise, and age 39, where I’ve begun to find peace in the stillness. Inspired by a memory of standing in a crowded mall and finding calm in the glowing "You Are Here" marker on a directory, the song channels that same sense of orientation in the chaos.

Lyrically grounded in quantum theory and astrophysics, but emotionally centered on the simple power of being present, this track is both a time capsule and a statement of self.

You are here—and that’s enough.

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Lyrics

You Are Here (1639)

Chorus:
Time moves… but I don’t chase it.
I stand where I stand, and that is enough.
No past to run from, no future to chase.
Just this moment, just this space.

Verse 1:
They always said time would shift me, lift me, twist me, drift me,
Like I was just a force in a cosmic symphony.
But time ain’t linear, time ain’t still,
And I ain’t bound to Newton’s will.

They said the past was carved in stone,
But I’ve seen the math, it’s just unknown.
Every moment’s a superposition,
And I’m just trying to combat attrition.

Verse 2:
I used to think that my fate was locked,
Like a planet caught in a tidal knot.
Like I was fixed in a rigid arc,
Like I couldn’t shift, couldn’t leave my mark.

But time’s got wiggle room, flex, and sway,
Gravity bends when mass gives way.
Black holes stretch, redshifts slide,
Light takes years just to say goodbye.

So why should I move in a perfect line,
When even the stars drift over time?

Chorus:
Time moves… but I don’t chase it.
I stand where I stand, and that is enough.
No past to run from, no future to chase.
Just this moment, just this space.

(And space is never empty… is it?)

Verse 3:
They said I should fit in, stand up straight,
But I’m built like a quantum state.
Particles split, then meet again,
Two places at once, so where do I begin?

If I unspool time like a cosmic thread,
Does it loop, does it break, does it braid instead?
If cause and effect can rearrange,
Then maybe perspective can also change.

Maybe I was always here,
Waiting for myself to appear.

Chorus:
Time moves… but I don’t chase it.
I stand where I stand, and that is enough.
No past to run from, no future to chase.
Just this moment, just this space.

(But space is never empty… is it?)

Outro:
The universe expands, then contracts,
And maybe I’m caught in that constant collapse.
Maybe I’m part of some greater design,
Or maybe I’m just a distortion in time.

They tell me the future’s a path, a line,
I’ve gone off on tangents, and I’ve followed the sines.
But time’s not an arrow, not something to win
It’s waves upon waves… collapsing within.


You Are Here (1639)

This is an energetic slice of Big Beat / Electronic Dance Music, packed with driving breakbeats, a groovy bassline, soulful vocal hooks, and uplifting synth melodies.
The title and core message, "Happiness is being loved for who you are," is inspired by Buddhist concepts. It touches upon the idea of unconditional acceptance (both giving and receiving) as a source of genuine joy and contentment – finding happiness not in changing ourselves for others, but in the freedom of being accepted as we truly are.
It's a feel-good anthem designed to get you moving and thinking.
For fans of: Fatboy Slim, The Chemical Brothers, Propellerheads, Basement Jaxx, and classic late 90s/early 00s electronic vibes.
Hope you enjoy the track!

Happiness Is Being Loved For Who You Are

This song is for anyone who’s ever felt too much or not enough. “Imperfect” is about trying to fit into a world that sells fake confidence and perfect filters and choosing to step away from all that. It’s soft and sharp at the same time. It doesn’t try to fix you. It just sees you. A track with honest words and a beat that lets you breathe. Imperfect feels real—and maybe that’s the whole point.

Lyrics:
I lined my lips with shaky hands
Scrolled past girls I couldn’t stand
Liked their posts, then rolled my eyes
Tried to match their perfect lives
I’ve worn the crown, I know the scene
Wore heartbreak like designer jeans
Smiled soft, said “girl support,”
But tore her down like it’s a sport

I wanted praise, I wanted grace
I touched up every single place
Told myself it’s just for fun
But I hated me when it was done

Imperfect—has a nicer ring
Than shaping me to be his thing
Flawed and loud, but at least I’m true
I’d rather break than look like you

They sell you “real” in ad campaigns
With twelve-step creams to bleach the stains
I bought the gloss, I bit my tongue
I wore “empowered” way too young
My mirror’s full of sticker lies
Like “girlboss,” “hot,” and “be the prize”
But none of that could drown the thought—
That I’m still learning what I’m not

I followed trends like gospel truth
Then cursed the cage dressed up as youth
I still flinch in the bathroom light
But I don’t chase it out of spite

Imperfect—sounds like something real
More backbone than a highlight reel
Rough and raw, but not unkind
I’m not your type—but I’m not blind

Every crack’s a quiet vow
That I survived, I’m here somehow
I won’t pretend to be the muse
When all I ever did was lose
So take your crown, your contour lines
I’ll trade the pageant for my spine
Imperfect’s inked beneath my skin
Not flawless—but I’m finally in

Imperfect—carved and underlined
More truth than all your filtered shine
Too much, too loud, too smart, too wrong
Still here, still flawed, still standing strong


La Lala lala La la la la 
That's all

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Imperfect

"When everything is made to be broken, I just want you to know who i am" -Iris, Goo Goo Dolls

Healing's Journey

Being me (pop remix)

Caught in a cycle of blaming others for how you feel? You might think self-acceptance comes from others accepting you first. Wrong. That approach builds walls, creates resentment, and slowly kills your relationships.

Codependency, anyone? Giving the remote control to your emotions to someone else NEVER leads to self acceptance. 

In this episode, Tracy explores:
* Why you feel resentment rather than acceptance
* What is a trigger that leads you to a world of hurt?
* How to actually accept yourself.

"Where there is judgment, love is not happening in those moments ~ Love of yourself or the other person." ~ Tracy Crossley


#809: Self-Acceptance Is Not What You Think

"Mirror Talk" is a raw, soulful reflection wrapped in a laid-back, swing-heavy beat. Fusing mellow jazz piano, filtered vocal chops, and deep 808s, this track paints a vivid internal landscape — equal parts confession and comeback story. 

Lyrics:

[Intro]
You ever wake up and just… not wanna look at yourself?
Not ‘cause you hate what you see, but ‘cause you don’t even know who it is anymore?
Yeah… been there.

[Verse 1]
I used to hide in the back of the class
Thought if I kept my voice low, they’d never ask
Why my shirt ain't fresh, why my smile fake
Why I always look like I just made a mistake

Scrollin' on the ‘gram, feelin’ smaller by the tap
All them perfect lives — man, I ain’t got that
Every mirror felt like a courtroom trial
Judgin' me for every flaw I tried to hide with a smile

But listen, self-worth ain’t sold in a store (nah)
Ain’t in likes, ain't in drip, ain't about keepin' score
It’s the voice that says “get up” when you feel done
It’s lookin' in the glass and sayin’, “I’m someone” (yeah)

[Hook]
I been talkin’ to the mirror like, “You still here?” (You still here?)
Through the doubts, through the tears, I see clear (I see clear)
They can laugh, they can judge, they don’t know my fight (they don’t know it)
But I’m done dimmin’ my own light (I’m done, yeah)

No more shame, no more fear (nah, no more)
Took my pain, made it fuel this year (run it)
If I fall, I rise — that’s me, that’s mine
Confidence ain’t loud, it’s silent pride (let’s go)

[Verse 2]
I ain’t built like them, and that’s okay
My worth ain’t a number, it ain’t up for display
Tired of comparin’ my wounds to their filters
I’m workin' on me, brick by brick like builders

I walk different, 'cause I come from the lows
Where you smile in the day, but at night, it shows
Where your dreams sound stupid when you say ‘em out loud
But deep down, man, you know you’ll make yourself proud

This for the kid who feel left outta place
Wearin’ hoodies in the summer, tryna cover they face
You ain’t broken, just bruised — that don’t mean you’re weak
Sometimes silence got more power than speak (facts)

[Hook]
I been talkin’ to the mirror like, “You still here?” (you still standin')
Through the doubts, through the tears, I see clear (I see me now)
They can laugh, they can judge, they don’t know my fight (nah)
But I’m done dimmin’ my own light (I’m done, I’m done)

No more shame, no more fear (no more fear)
Took my pain, made it fuel this year (turn it up)
If I fall, I rise — that’s me, that’s mine (yeah, that’s me)
Confidence ain’t loud, it’s silent pride (talk to ‘em)

[Bridge]
They told me to speak up... but never to believe myself
Now I whisper to the mirror and the echo speaks louder than the crowd ever did.
That’s growth. That’s power.

[Outro]
Yeah, I’m still here (still here)
Still got scars, but I’m still clear (still clear)
Mirror ain’t perfect, but it shows truth
And truth is… I’ve always been enough. Just had to see it too. 

6 - Mirror Talk

An emotionally honest and affirming pop ballad about owning every part of your journey. “What I Carry In” celebrates the scars, the stories, and the silent battles that shape who we are, rejecting perfection and embracing wholeness.

What I Carry In

An honest reminder that you don’t need to reinvent yourself to be worthy. Even quiet roots can grow tall.

Still Me

“Mirror Talk” is a bold pop-rock anthem about reclaiming your reflection and silencing the inner critic. This song speaks to the journey of self-acceptance, shedding old insecurities, and recognizing the beauty in one’s flaws. With fierce electric guitars, soaring vocals, and a chorus that begs to be shouted from a rooftop, it’s a raw yet empowering track for anyone learning to love the person staring back at them.

Mirror Talk

For every girl who smiled when she was breaking. Skin I’m In is a slow-burn built from scars, silence, and survival.
Haunting breathy vocals drift over a hypnotic beat—telling the story of someone unravelling the mask and choosing to stay, even when it hurts.
This one’s not about being brand new. It’s about being real.

Lyrics:
I wear a smile like borrowed clothes
Tighter each time for the camera pose
Mirror don’t lie but it likes to play
Tells me the things I hate to say

They like me bruised and not too loud
Pretty enough to make them proud 
I scrape the silence off my face
Tryna feel what I replaced

There’s a version of me they don’t see
Wanna reach her but she hides too deep
Maybe change don’t come like light
Maybe she's safe when she’s out of sight

Scrollin’ through my ghosted selves 
Each one smiled before she fell 
Pinned and perfect, screen-deep grace 
Filtered soft but outta place

I’m not a saint, I’m not a sinner
Not the girl they boxed me in
I’m the tears behind the grin
And I’m done apologisin'

There’s a version of me they don’t see
She walks beside me — finally free
I’m not fixed — I’m just awake
Took my shape back, scars and aches

“I tried to be what they wanted.
But I disappeared in the trying.
If I vanish again...
no one will notice.
So I’m staying.
Even if it hurts.”
 
I don’t need to feel brand new
Just need to stand and make it through
This skin remembers every scar
But I stayed — and that’s who we are
 
Skin I’m in, and I’m not afraid
Skin I’m in — and I’m gonna stay
Skin I’m in — still hurts sometimes
But I’m here — and I’m done with disguise
Skin I’m in… I think I’ll stay



Skin I’m In

Tired of the endless cycle of self-help promises that never deliver? You consume podcast after podcast, read book after book, seeking that magic formula for perfection. But here's the truth nobody wants to tell you: you're chasing a fantasy.

The "fake Candyland bullshit goal" is what's making you feel like crap about yourself. One day you're on top of the world, the next you're spiraling. What changed? You're still you. Stop waiting for external validation to feel okay. You already have everything you need inside you—you just don't know how to access it yet.

In this episode, Tracy explores:
* Why seeking validation instead of actual help keeps you stuck
* How victimhood and living in your head sabotage real growth
* The difference between knowing something and actually living it
* Why beating yourself up over past "mistakes" never brings peace
* How to stop giving your power away to the "wishing and hoping farm"

"The reality is if someone broke up with you, they broke up with you for their own reasons. That's how it works. If I have a problem with somebody, it's because of me and how I look at something." ~ Tracy Crossley


#813: No BS Podcast

A relaxed acoustic track celebrating the beauty of moving at your own pace. The conversational vocals invite listeners to find comfort in silence or expression, reminding us there’s strength in both. A warm, intimate song for anyone feeling out of step with a loud world but still part of its rhythm.

Find Your Flow

This song is for all the people who have been told to sit down, shut up, and stop being themselves just to make others comfortable. They act like your behavior is a personal affront and they deserve an apology. You don't need to apologize and definitely don't need to be forgiven. You just need to be who you are and spend your time with people who appreciate you for you.

Forgiven (I don't need to be)

Let Me Be is a soulful, gospel-tinged ballad that channels the quiet defiance of a heart finally heard. Inspired by the spirit of Let It Be and fused with the lived experience of a woman who’s walked through judgment, uniformed service, and ocean tides, this song is a plea, a protest, and a prayer.

With tender piano, stirring harmonies, and lyrics that speak both globally and intimately, Let Me Be stands as a trans anthem for freedom in a world obsessed with control. Whether whispered alone or sung aloud in sacred defiance, this track dares to say: you don’t have to understand me—just let me live.

Let It Be (EP)

Let Me Be

Jennifer Pastiloff is a bestselling author of the memoir On Being Human and travels the world with her workshop, blending writing, yoga, and radical honesty. She joins to discuss turning pain into purpose, the power of vulnerability, and her new book, Proof of Life.

Jennifer Pastiloff

I was born in full color
But the world handed me grey
Told me what to hide inside
And what to throw away

You’re Not My Flaw

Kimpituy – meaning roughly “butterfly” in Quechua – is the creative nest where music and literature take flight. We proudly present a diverse roster of musical acts:

Groove with the German Soul and Pop sounds of Samtblüten.
Rock out with the Alternative and Indiepop vibes of Velvet Petals.
Get lost in the Club, Trip-Hop, and Electronic landscapes of Calalga Beats.
Move to the Brazil Funk and Afrobeat grooves of Téo Fortes — music born between Paraty and Spain’s Costa Blanca, blending protest, passion, and rhythm.
Dive into dark urban drift with Tyranny Drift — haunting Phonk and dystopian beats for the night.
Feel the fire of Latin EDM with Nayrix, bold, sensual, and unapologetically catchy.
Float in expansive ambient soundscapes with Lemmon A6, where stillness and motion meet.

New Signings:
Kimpituy proudly welcomes Nayrix and Lemmon A6 to the family — two unique sonic identities: one born for the dancefloor, the other for inner space.

Beyond our core bands, discover unique projects like the official soundtrack for Oliver Stahmann’s book, “Der Faulosoph”.

While our SoundCloud focuses on audio, Kimpituy also publishes books including The Philoslother, Benny the Dancing Dog, The Green Sky, and many more by writers like Oliver Stahmann, Max Stargard, Lilia Alba, or Oscar Sullivan.

Follow Kimpituy to stay updated on all our musical journeys. If you are interested in recording or covering one of the songs, please reach out.

P.S.: No interest in Cover Art or Video Art offers.

LoveBot Army is a music collective pushing beyond genre and form. From cinematic dream pop to raw hip hop, from glacial ballads to underground tech house—each album is a new chapter in a shape-shifting sound journey.

Our process is human at its core—emotion first, instinct-led—but we embrace technology as a creative amplifier, not a shortcut. With AI-assisted, human-driven production, we craft music that’s both visceral and visionary.

LoveBot Army is more than sound. It’s immersive. It’s collaborative. It’s a multi-sensory world built with digital artists, visual storytellers, and rule-breakers across every medium.

Let the music find you.

💖 Let’s create something unforgettable—together.

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Abigail Markley is a genre-blending singer-songwriter whose raw, introspective lyrics explore identity, resilience, and the quiet strength of survival. A proud transgender artist and U.S. Navy veteran, Abigail brings a uniquely soulful voice to the indie-folk and alt-pop landscape. Her music speaks to those navigating the margins—with storytelling that is as vulnerable as it is defiant. Based in Ohio, she co-founded 🌈 Inclusive Rainbow Studios, an LGBTQIA+ affirming creative space built on truth, harmony, and heart.

You are the thread, you are the weaver,
The dreamer and the dream, the believer.

We Are Safe Here.

This space - these songs - were created as a way to come home to myself.

Each track is a reflection of my emotional journey: honoring the parts of me I used to push away, making peace with my past, and learning how to exist right now, without needing to be anyone else.

"We Are Safe Here" (WASH) isn’t just a phrase - it’s a promise. To myself. To the versions of me that still feel lost. And to anyone who shows up and listens.

The music lives somewhere between ambient, experimental, folk, and soul-searching. Sometimes quiet, sometimes cosmic. Always personal.

If you’ve ever felt too different, too soft, too scattered, too much, or not enough - this space is for you, too.

You are safe here.

You are welcome here.

You are here... and I'm glad that you are.

Solive Raye is the sound of solitude given form, quiet thoughts turned into raw, melodic truths. An engineer and lifelong observer, Solive Raye writes for those who feel alone in crowded rooms, where silence speaks louder than words.


Blending dark, atmospheric tones with flickers of hope, his music lives in the in-between: not quite despair, not quite light, but something honest.


Raised in movement, from football fields to refereeing lines, he now wanders more internal landscapes, shaping every lyric with the precision of an outsider looking in.


Solive Raye doesn’t shout. He resonates.

Design Matters by Debbie Millman features interviews with designers, artists and cultural leaders, including Lawrence Weiner, Barbara Kruger, Malcolm Gladwell, Eric Kandel, Stefan Sagmeister, John Maeda, Jonathan Hoefler and Tobias Frere-Jones, Michael Arad, Milton Glaser, Massimo Vignelli, Paula Scher, Steven Heller, Jonah Lehrer, among others.

In 2011, Design Matters received the People’s Design Award from the prestigious Cooper-Hewitt National Design Awards.

Subscribe to Design Matters for free on iTunes, where new episodes are uploaded weekly: http://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/design-matters-debbie-millman/id328074695

A lot of us live in our head, disconnected from our feelings and intuition. This podcast touches on releasing insecure attachment, accepting your authentic self and getting “unstuck” by connecting to how you FEEL instead of how you THINK. I’ve been there, and discuss sensitive subjects using my own experiences with a lot of laughs and even more empathy… because we’re all flawed humans.

MUSIC PRODUCER, LYRICIST, & COMPOSER IN THEFEDERALRECORDS.

Rabbi Avrohom Lipszyc is the founder and director of The Jewish Mind.
Rabbi Avrohom Lipszyc additionally serves as the Shliach at Chabad of North Miami, and as the Rabbi of the Jewish Center.
\He can be reached at TheJewishMind@icloud.com

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