Wouldn’t Go by songwriter Edwin H. Balder

I’m just a girl with a guitar in my hand,  
Singing my heart out to an unfamiliar land.  
But behind every note, behind every light,  
There’s a crew in the shadows, working through the night.  

The sound guy’s dialing, chasing every tone,  
While the lighting gal paints the stage like it’s her own.  
And the one who tunes my strings when they go flat,  
Makes sure I’m ready, no matter where we’re at.  
  
La la (la, la) la la la,  
They’re the heartbeat of this traveling show.  
La la (la, la) la la la,   
Without them, this band wouldn’t go.  
[ finger picking Acoustic guitar hook]
 
The bus driver’s steady, eyes on the line,  
Through the rain and the darkness, he keeps us on time.  
And the merch girl’s smiling, though her feet are sore,  
Selling pieces of our souls at every door.  

The roadie’s lifting, his back’s feeling weak,  
But he never complains, not a word does he speak.  
And the manager’s hustling, making deals on the phone,  
While we’re chasing the dream, we’re never alone.  
 
La la (la, la) la la la,  
They’re the heartbeat of this traveling show.  
La la (la, la) la la la,   
Without them, this band wouldn’t go.  


And when the lights go down, and the crowd’s gone home,  
We’re just a family, tired to the bone.  
But there’s a magic in the chaos, a rhythm in the grind,  
And I know I couldn’t do it without them by my side.  


So here’s to the sound guy, the lighting gal too,  
The tuner, the driver, and the whole hardworking crew.  
You may not see their faces, or know every name,  
But they’re the reason we shine, the reason for our fame.  


La la (la, la) la la la,  
They’re the heartbeat of this traveling show.  
La la (la, la) la la la,   
Without them, this band wouldn’t go.  
[ finger picking Acoustic guitar hook] 

 
La la ( la, la) la la la,  
They’re the reason we’re still on the road.  
La la (la, la) la la la,  
Without them, this band wouldn’t go.  
La la (la, la) la la la,  
this band ....wouldn’t .....go.  
La la (la, la) la la la,

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Songwriter Edwin H. Balder
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Wouldn’t Go  by Hot Cookie

Прощальный вальс

Broken Things by songwriter Edwin H. Balder
I dropped my guitar on a cold backstage floor,
Strings all tangled, like my heart was before...
hmmm yeah(yeah)..

[Chorus]
But I’ll fix it right, even broken things 
(broken things) can shine,
Through the cracks in the wood, get back up another time.
Every note’s a battle, every chord’s a fight,
 still I’m standing on  another stage under another....  spotlight.....(spotlight).....

[Verse 1]
The gas station coffee, the hum of the bus,
A thousand small towns, but they all sound like us.
The road’s got a rhythm, a heartbeat, a grind,
But some days it feels like I’m losing my mind.
I tighten the strings, but they slip out of place,
Like the dreams I keep chasing, just out of my grasp.

[Chorus]
But I’ll fix it right, even broken things 
(broken things) can shine,
Through the cracks in the wood, get back up another time.
Every note’s a battle, every chord’s a fight,
 still I’m standing on  another stage under another....  spotlight.....(spotlight).....

[Verse 2]
The crowds come and go, like the tide on the shore,
Some nights they’re roaring, some nights I’m ignored.
But mama said, “Honey, you’ve got fire you can't hide
Like Dolly and Reba, you got the music inside
So I patch up the holes in my boots once again start
to  play through the pain, though the breaks in my heart

[Chorus]
But I’ll fix it right, even broken things 
(broken things) can shine,
Through the cracks in the wood, get back up another time.
Every note’s a battle, every chord’s a fight,
 still I’m standing on  another stage under another....  spotlight.....(spotlight).....

[Bridge]
Whiskey nights and coffee dawns, this life’s a parade,
Of highs that lift you up and lows that won’t fade.
But the echoes of legends keep pushing me on,
Old strings may snap, but the music plays on.

[Verse 3]
Some days I’m a whisper, some days I’m a roar,
But I’ll keep on singing till my voice till I can't any more
This guitar’s my companion, my shelter, my youth
Even out of tune, it still speaks my truth

[Chorus]
But I’ll fix it right, even broken things 
(broken things)
can shine,
Through the cracks in the wood, get back up another time.
Every note’s a battle, every chord’s a fight,
 still I’m standing on  another stage under another....  spotlight.....(spotlight).....

[Outro]

I dropped my guitar, but I picked it back up,
Filled with the scars and the cracks that I love.
Even out of tune, it still sings my truth,
A melody born from the country heart of my youth.....A melody born from the country heart ..of... my... youth....(broken things)...(broken things)

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Songwriter Edwin H. Balder
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Broken Things by Hot Cookie

Old Case New Guitar by songwriter Edwin H. Balder
[Verse 1]
I pulled her case from the back of the van,
Her neck bent low like a tired old man.
The road’s been cruel, and the rain’s been worse,
She’s got the scars, but she sang my first.
Her strings are frayed, her body’s thin,
But she’s got the soul of where I’ve been.
I laid her down in the studio tonight
She’ll rest here safe while I chase the spotlight

[Chorus]
So I walked into that pawnshop door,
Dust on the floor, guitars on the wall.
I needed something strong, something steady,
To keep me rolling when the wheels get heavy.
‘Cause things get old, and roads get long,
But a new guitar can turn a heart to song.

[Verse 2]
The clerk said, “Hey...I’ve got just the thing,”
A sunburst beauty with stories to sing.
Her neck was straight, her tone was clear,
But she didn’t have the years, didn’t have the tears.
I strummed her once, and she rang like truth,
A fresh-cut road for a worn-out boot.
But my eyes kept drifting to the case in the car,
Where my old friend slept beneath the stars.

[Chorus]
So I walked out with that sunburst queen,
Her strings so bright, her finish clean.
I needed something strong, something steady,
To keep me rolling when the wheels get heavy.
‘Cause things get old, and roads get long,
But a new guitar can turn a heart to song.

[Bridge]
Now the old one waits in the studio glow,
Her cracks and scratches still hum in my soul.
She’s my history, my first love, my muse,
But the new one’s the future I can’t refuse.
They’ll take turns in my hands, in my heart,
One for the stage, and one ..for ...songs ..I start....[music hook]

[Verse 3]
The highway hums like an open chord,
The new one’s singing, but I’m still torn.
‘Cause the old one taught me how to bend,
How to break, how to fight, how to mend.
Now she’s safe in the studio air,
While the new one’s learning how to bear
The weight of the miles, the sting of the rain,
The joy of the music, the price of the pain.

[Chorus]
So I’ll play them both like a two-part tune,
One for the sunrise, one for the moon.
I needed something strong, something steady,
To keep me rolling when the wheels get heavy.
‘Cause things get old, and roads get long,
But a new guitar can turn a heart to song.

[Outro]
And when I’m gone, they’ll tell my tale,
Of a singer who loved and a heart that failed.
Two guitars, one soul, one road,
One to carry, one to hold.
‘Cause things get old, but the music stays,
A new sunburst glow in a dusty old  case.[music hook]
‘Cause things get old, but the music stays,...( music stays)
A new sunburst glow in... a... dusty ....old .... case.....

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Songwriter Edwin H. Balder
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Old Case New Guitar by Hot Cookie

A Waltz About Friendship

house tune you can dance to in couples, a video i published on Instagram

pricy & spicy keys

You Love Me by songwriter Edwin H. Balder

The way your hand finds mine in the dark,  
Like a compass pointing right to my heart.  
No grand gestures, no fireworks in the sky,  
Just the quiet kind of love that never says goodbye.  ...

[Verse 1]  
You brew my coffee bitter, just the way I crave,  
Leave the window cracked so I can hear the rain.  
You memorize the lyrics to my favorite song,  
Even when I’m wrong, you swear I’m never wrong.  

[Chorus]  
It’s the way you love me, steady, not in a rush,  
The way you hold my silence when the world’s too much.  
You don’t need to say it, I can see it in your eyes,  
It’s the way you love me that makes me realize—  
Love isn’t loud, it’s the quiet that stays,  
The way you love me takes my breath away.  

[Verse 2]  
You fold the laundry crooked, but you always try,  
Leave the porch light burning when I work late nights.  
You laugh at my jokes, even the ones that fall flat,  
And you never keep score, no, you don’t do that.  

[Chorus]  
It’s the way you love me, steady, not in a rush,  
The way you hold my silence when the world’s too much.  
You don’t need to say it, I can see it in your eyes,  
It’s the way you love me that makes me realize—  
Love isn’t loud, it’s the quiet that stays,  
The way you love me takes my breath away. 

[Bridge]  
It’s in the way you notice when I change my hair,  
The way you’re always there, like the air, everywhere.  
You don’t need a spotlight, you don’t need a stage,  
Your love’s a steady flame that time can’t age.  

[Verse 3]  
You kiss my forehead when I’m half asleep,  
Whisper dreams into the promises we keep.  
You don’t need a reason, you don’t need a plan,  
You just love me wholly, as I am.  

[Chorus]  
It’s the way you love me, steady, not in a rush,  
The way you hold my silence when the world’s too much.  
You don’t need to say it, I can see it in your eyes,  
It’s the way you love me that makes me realize—  
Love isn’t loud, it’s the quiet that stays,  
The way you love me takes my breath away.  

[Outro]  
It’s the way you love me, no fanfare, no disguise,  
Just the quiet kind of love that never says goodbye.  
And if love’s a language, you speak it so clear,  
In every little thing, I ...know... your.... here.
The way you love me ..ooooh
....The way you love me (love me)
The... way ...you.. love... me... ooooh
The way... you...
 love me...

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Songwriter Edwin H. Balder
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You Love Me by Hot Cookie

"As you lay in bed, you gaze at the stars out your window. You think about everything you could have done better or differently today. After a couple of minutes you lay back down into your warm blanket. You will probably stargaze tomorrow as well."

Stargazing

The Snow Can't Last Forever

i was just sleepy and i wanted to make something calm. im going to bed now...

(also, 3/4!!! i dont use it too often so its nice here)

made as a doodle in my daily music doodle series. if you want me to make this a full-length thing, lemme know!

grown man's lullaby

Meet Hot Cookie, the wonder that’s redefining cool with a fresh blend of reflective lyrics and acoustic-driven power. Our sound is the heartbeat of today's music scene, capturing the essence of raw emotion and musical artistry. With every track, we aim to elevate your listening experience, offering melodies that resonate and lyrics that linger. Get ready to be swept away by Hot Cookie, where every note is a testament to our passion and every song a journey!....Social Contact: https://x.com/HotCookieMusic

Sup. Name's Kai.
I make music on Soundcloud and other platforms.
I tend to post only my most HQ stuff on other platforms, but here I just post whatever.
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New tracks tagged #waltz