Poem collection written by: Rafael Goncalves


Journeyman - Poem tribute to my daughter Summer and the gift that is to be your father.

Lyrics:

Once, I had a girl.
I brought her flowers—
she gave me joy.

We were young and curious,
so time went by.

From firefly hunting—words can't describe—
to landscapes and mind-blowing sunsets!

That time chasing... running after what?
Good times... good times.

We were sworn to fight the good fight,
together until the end.

Through the lens of imagination,
those staring eyes just shined,

as I presented her to the world and wonders
unseen—until then.

She held up strong and decided—
it was our victory war cry.

She gave me the sword, and with courage,
we fought side by side.

The battles were hard.
Many victories and losses later...
the moments...
all of them.

Finally, the world—we’d conquered it.

She had now made me into a dreamer,
to rest the sword,
to think bigger.

I could never have imagined what was to come—
from lovers to fighters,
hills and river turns,
from dreamer to what I would then become.

We’d conquered ourselves.
A treasure, apparently, arrives
after all the seasons have passed.

She whispers these words to me:

"Priceless summer, the one to hold on tight.
It's not about summertime, but the one that will
now make you a knight."

Speechless, confused—
I found myself on my knees nonetheless...

“It’s your Princess,” she then said.

I couldn’t believe my eyes.
And happy—pure happiness—it was.

Yes, before the knight, a man.
And he just cried.

“That’s our treasure.
Look back at our journey,
then appreciate the moment.”

Floating in it,
still.

I'm writing this letter—

to light your way back home at night,
to warm your heart if ever you need to cry,
to embrace you with kindness if lonely you may feel,
to remind you of us, of her, of time.
And that time...
time always heals.

I was once a lover,
a passionate adventurer.

I went from fighter to knight,
from dreamer to king—
the king of my own life.

That is what it means
to be a father.

08 - Journeyman

Poem collection written by: Rafael Goncalves

Time Machine

I want to go back in time
to watch that night sky with you,
back when the stars used to shine.
To go on that road trip,
the one we only planned in our minds.
I want to stop by the mountains for a picture
with that old camera we left behind.

I want to go back in time,
watch you from far away,
revive the memories now turning grey.
To stare at the image of myself,
reflected in a stale pond,
at the corner of every look,
disguised in plain sight.

I want to go back in time,
back when your eyes were pure,
back when innocence used to rule,
back when love was true,
back when God was good.

I would stand by you,
guide you.

I have to go back in time
to write you a letter
saying that I love you.

To say that you will suffer,
that loneliness hurts,
and life is cruel.

I need to go back in time
to challenge reality,
to sow new possibilities,
and to break old branches.

I hope to go back in time,
way back,
further back—
the sacrifice of my bonds with life
for a glimpse at the first spark,
the realization of everything and nothingness,
the glare of eternity,
the uneven rhythm of the compass,
the minuscule rip in the fabric.

It all went unnoticed—
the slip of the note,
the mere coincidences,
the drop of ink wasted on the first page of fate.

We would be here, and we would be there.
Close your eyes and don't be scared.
We have defeated death.
It would be then; it shouldn't be rare.

04 - Time Machine

THE DOJO Podcast - Original Soundtrack
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Leave behind, all you knew,
diving deep, break the rules,
In this place, dreams are canvas,
Smells like sin, desire and pleasure.

Lose yourself, let it ride,
The Dojo is art, and chaos collide,
The Devil whispers, a moment in a frame,
Passion dissolves, in this exotic rain.

Walking Street Neon's, Soi 6 Alley ways,
Angels in Bikini's, you can't afford to wait
On this floor, we trust you will
leave the past, Outside the door 
Come on in, sing along
Long live the Dojo
and then a little more

The Dojo

Tempo e Compromissos - is a poem written by: Rafael Goncalves

[verse]
O que devo fazer?
Se essa saudade já bate forte... tão forte!
E o que devo dizer?
Se sei que hoje só te vejo por sorte!

[verse]  
Devo eu aprender a não sentir?  
Não posso... não me controlo  
Devo eu me tornar forte?  
Forte... em sua falta?

[chorus]  
E que falta você faz!  
Vai embora... e em segundos já te quero mais  
Mais e mais peço, mais e mais brigo  
Ah, compromissos... eu insisto

[verse]  
Pedir ao tempo...  
Ao tempo, eu desisto  
Há tempos ele anda de mal comigo  
Te traz por horas...  
Mas as faz voar em minutos

[bridge]  
Me promete te trazer de volta em minutos...  
Minutos que demoram feito horas  
"Oras!", eu digo...  
O que é preciso fazer pra estar contigo?

[chorus]  
Mesmo quando estou  
Estamos sempre cercados de inimigos! 
Tempo... e compromissos  
Pobres deles, mal os percebo  
Diante do teu carinho...

[verse - final]  
Indescritível  
Infinito...  
Infinito é o meu  
E nele cabem mais de mil palavras

[outro]  
Mas o sentimento...  
Bem...  
O sentimento, você sabe

Tempo e Compromissos

THE DOJO Podcast - Original Soundtrack
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[Verse 1]
The road down to Pattaya — we go
Roll down the windows
Arms out, music loud
Let’s roll

Nightclub party van
Cold drinks,
It’s mayhem on wheels

[Pre-Chorus]
You name it
Say it
Do it

[Chorus]
Middle finger to the system
Today is the day
And it's only the beginning

Shout it like you mean it — yeah!

Middle finger to the system
Today is the day
And it's only the beginning

[Verse 2]
Well…
We’ve seen Nana and the girls
Trannys, pool tables, Soi Cowboy
Screw it —
I had to swim my way to it!

It was raining booze and pussy
And I loved it

[Bridge – Tension Build]
Sing with me, boys!
Hey!
Hey!
Ahhh!

[Chorus]
Middle finger to the system
Today is the day
And it's only the beginning

Shout it like you mean it — yeah!

Middle finger to the system
Today is the day
And it's only the beginning

[Final Verse – Spoken Word Style]
Alright! Calm down you devils…
We’ve reached the checkpoint

Beers in hand
Pose —
Smile and look straight!

Yes! The annual photo was taken
We proved myths are made
And last for generations

[Outro]
F*ck it — let’s hit the road!
We’re only halfway
Only halfway
Halfway down the road to Pattaya

Road to Pattaya

THE DOJO Podcast - Original Soundtrack
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[Verse 1 – Narrator / Devil]
The Devil went down to Pattaya,
London couldn't hold him no more.
He was bored, hungry, and lookin' for sin—
A soul to burn, a club to explore.

He’s loose and lurkin’ in the dark,
But don’t you worry, don’t you start—

He’s not here for blood or war,
He’s after girls that dance on poles and floors.

[Verse 2 – Narrator / Devil]
He scents the perfume and the sweat,
Pleasure, fear — they both beget.
Down Walking Street, the neon glows,
That’s where his darkest hunger grows.

But just when he thought he ruled the scene,
He met a Wolf with a savage lean—

[Pre-Chorus – Devil & Wolf (Duet)]
Devil:
I see you there, lone wolf in the haze—
Let’s duel, right now, set this street ablaze.

Wolf:
Hold it, stranger, don’t get cocky yet—
I ain’t alone — I roll with a set.

[Chorus – Both]
Devil (laughs):
Gangbang with a crowd?
Let the demons sing loud!

Wolf:
One thousand girls outside the bars—
Dancin’, shoutin’, shakin’ hard!

Both:
Wait a sec — aren’t they supposed to run?
Instead, they’re raisin’ hell and havin’ fun!

[Bridge]
The sky fell red on Walking Street,
The Devil and the Beast would meet.

A bloody feast, no rules, no creed—
Just lust and myth and primal need.

No taming here, no leash, no chain,
Just legends born from lust and pain.

A dojo gift, a pact unsigned,
But the Wolf’s crew crossed that line.

[Instrumental]

[Verse 3 – Devil]
The gang signed on, the deal was struck,
No time to think, no time for luck.
Bar fines too rich to throw on the table,
So I’ll bet my soul — if I’m still able!

Screw regret, I’ll take the heat,
This ain’t a loss — it’s pure elite.

[Breakdown – Clubs Fall One by One]
Club Insomnia — crashed and burned!
The V Lounge — flipped, overturned!
Republic Club — just smoke and shame.
Froggy’s? Back in the pond it came.

[Final Chorus – Devil & Wolf Together]
Devil:
All the girls and souls are mine—
Bouncin’ back, just like old times.

Wolf:
But we don’t fight, not anymore—
You earned your place with devils and whores.

Both:
So raise a toast, make myths unfold—
Down Pattaya’s street of red and gold.

The Devil Went Down to Pattaya

THE DOJO Podcast - Original Soundtrack
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[Verse]
I’ve got my mates my football my pride
The pitch is the temple where dreams collide
Legends are born myths never fade
The dojo’s a state of mind we made

[Chorus]
Bring us another round we roar
To the sound of a West Ham score
Clink the glasses hear the cheer
The dojo lives when the team is near

[Verse 2]
Streetlights flicker the night’s alive
Through the chatter and laughter we thrive
Victory's sweet like the ale we sip
The dojo’s a state it’s a championship

[Chorus]
Bring us another round we roar
To the sound of a West Ham score
Raise your pint to the skies so clear
The dojo’s in the hearts that gather here

[Bridge]
Is it the roar of the crowd the rush of the goal
Or the bonds that bind and make us whole
Maybe it’s both maybe it’s more
The dojo’s the love we can’t ignore

[Chorus]
Bring us another round we roar
To the sound of a West Ham score
Legends live where spirits soar
The dojo’s ours forevermore