Drinking For Three (Marvin Shelton)

[VERSE]
We used to park down by the shore, in the tall grass
Your feet up on the dashboard, footprints on the glass
Those memories take hold, and never let me go!

[CHORUS]
I ain't stopping at one, I need more than two
It's the only way, I won't think about you
A six pack or more, sitting at the lake
Hell, I might need a keg, as much as it's gonna take
This is for my truck, my dog and me. 
Yeah, I'm drinking for three

[VERSE]
You always were the first person, that he'd run to
The second that you walked in, he was all over you
He won't chase a ball no more, or even get off the porch!

[CHORUS]
I ain't stopping at one, I need more than two
It's the only way, I won't think about you
A six pack or more, sitting at the lake
Hell, I might need a keg, as much as it's gonna take
This is for my truck, my dog and me. 
Yeah, I'm drinking for three

[BRIDGE]
I don't even want to cast a line
I guess you've out fished me...,
for the last time!

[Instrumental]

[CHORUS 2]
I didn't stop at one, not even two
By the way, I'm still thinking 'bout you
A six pack or more, sitting at the lake
Hell, I might need a keg, as much as it's gonna take 
This is for my truck, my dog and me. 
Yeah, I'm drinking for three
Ever since the day you up and left me,... I've been drinking for three

Drinking For Three (uptempo)

This is the opening track of My Goggles, an album of songs built from the truths that have shaped my life. This one’s about perspective—how each of us sees the world through the lens of our own life experience. I call those lenses “goggles.”

I used to think there was one truth, one right way to see things. But life taught me different. When I can look past someone else’s goggles, I almost always end up seeing a little bit of myself in them. That shift—from judgment to understanding—changed everything for me. This song is my way of passing that truth along.

"Just remember… your goggles color what you see."

Written and produced by Brook Stanley.
Music created and performed by Hal Bishop and The Scout Line—a music group created in the studio by TopMedia.ai, blending real Southern storytelling with AI music tools.

All vocals on this track are AI-generated using TopMedia.ai. We describe vocal style using creative prompts (e.g., “gritty,” “female country,” “male rock.”), but we do not select or control the underlying TopMedia.ai model. Any resemblance to real artists is unintentional, and we have no knowledge of the source data used to generate these voices.
This track is offered for non-commercial use only.
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🎧 Caption:

“The truth ain’t fixed. Ain’t just one way to be.”


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🏷️ Tags:

Brook Stanley, Americana, Folk, Acoustic, Life Lessons, Perspective, Forgiveness, Healing, Southern Songwriting, Porch Philosophy, TopMedia.ai, Hal Bishop and The Scout Line, Acoustic Truth, First Person Narrative, AI Music

Goggles

“Back For Me” is a quiet, powerful meditation on the humility and grace that come when a lost love finds its way home—years, even decades, after goodbye. It’s not a song about regret. It’s a song about enduring love—the kind that lives in silence, matures with time, and returns not with fanfare, but with truth.

With aching vocals and a timeless folk-rock arrangement, Tim Cooney captures the emotional reckoning of being seen again by someone who once knew your soul—and still does. Part of The Journeyman soundtrack, this track echoes the memoir’s central theme: it’s never too late to begin again.

The Journeyman Vol II

Back For Me

[Verse 1]
She walks like a wildfire through a summer drought
Heart full of thunder, mind full of doubt
Laughs like trouble, cries like rain
And love’s just a word she don’t entertain

[Pre-Chorus]
She’s a one-way road with a dead-end sign
Can’t pin her down, can’t make her mine

[Chorus]
She’s haywire and hollow, a storm with no name
Chasin’ the wind, never staying’ the same
Got a ghost in her mirror, fire in her veins
You hold her too tight, she’ll snap like a chain
Yeah, she’s wild, untamed, full of sorrow
She haywire and hollow

[Verse 2]
She wears black leather like it’s armor and skin
Got a past she won’t talk about buried within
Whiskey on her lips, smoke in her soul
Dancing’ with shadows she can’t control

[Pre-Chorus]
She’s got that stare that’ll freeze your flame
But she don’t believe love ain’t just a game

[Chorus]
She’s haywire and hollow, a storm with no name
Chasin’ the wind, never staying’ the same
Got a ghost in her mirror, fire in her veins
You hold her too tight, she’ll snap like a chain
Yeah, she’s wild, untamed, full of sorrow
She haywire and hollow

[Bridge]
Some say she’s broken, some say she’s brave
I say she’s beauty that no one can save
She rides like a whisper, she leaves like a gun
You’ll miss her forever, but she won’t miss one

[Final Chorus – bigger, louder]
She’s haywire and hollow, heartbreak in heels
Don’t care what’s fake, don’t care what’s real
Got scars like stories, tears she won’t show
A soul like the desert, too dry to grow
Yeah, she’s wild, untamed, hard to follow
She haywire and hollow

[Outro – quiet and haunting]
Yeah, haywire and hollow...
But I loved her so............................

She’s haywire and hollow /  coming to Spotify

A Little Birdie

More Than I Knew

A raw, story-driven country ballad about mistakes, redemption, and the wisdom you only get from living it. The Long Way Home takes you through years of love lost, promises kept, and lessons learned the hard way — but always with hope that love finds its way back. Steel-string grit, porchlight warmth, and the kind of truth that only comes with age.

The Long Way Home

This song is a celebration of the small, quiet moments that build a life together. It's not about grand gestures, but the simple, everyday acts of love—a jacket left on a chair, a note in a bag, dancing in the rain—that mean more than anything.

The Little Things

A feel-good, genre-blending journey through the sounds of Southern rock, country, and folk. It's an eclectic mix that feels like a live jam session, with intricate guitar work, layered harmonies, and a laid-back, summery vibe. The songs are rich with storytelling, painting vivid pictures of life, love, and the open road. From upbeat, celebratory anthems perfect for a bonfire, to heartfelt, reflective ballads that tug at the heartstrings, the album maintains a consistent mood of laid-back authenticity. It's music that's both polished and raw, a perfect soundtrack for a long drive, a day at the beach, or just kicking back with friends.

Where art thou?


I used to trust in forever...
I used to lean on a flame...
Now I’m afraid of the fire...
But I miss it the same...
Every kiss left a scar...
Every promise turned to dust...
Now I carry these ashes...
Where I used to carry trust...


I’d like to fall in love again...
But my heart’s been burned...
it’s paper-thin...
These feelings of mine... 
they’re all sinj'd up...
Like a broken match that won’t even spark... 
Lord, I’m standing here...
empty hands…
Waiting to fall...
Fall in love again...


There’s a woman with kind eyes...
She could light up the dark...
But I hide in the shadows...
Guarding what’s left of my heart...
It’s a battle between yearning...
And the fear of the flame...
I don’t wanna get shattered...
But I don’t wanna stay the same...


I’d like to be in love again...
But my heart’s been burned... 
it’s paper-thin...
These feelings of mine... 
they’re all sinj'd up...
Like a faded fire the embers still warm...
Yeah, I’m praying someday love will form...
And I can fall in love again...


Healing comes slowly...
Like the dawn through the rain...
Maybe love’s still out there...
Gentle enough for my pain...


I’d like to fall in love again...
Even if it hurts... 
where the fire’s been...
These feelings of mine are all sinj'd up,
But I’ve still got embers, I’ve still got love...
So I’ll take the risk... 
let the story begin…
And try to fall in love again.

Embers

Regentropfen auf Dein Grab (Sad Beat Remix)

WELCOME TO THE COUNTRY KITCHEN

I’m Kristyn – a storyteller at heart.
For 20 years, I’ve been a self-employed storyteller, turning my own stories and those of others into music. I shape narratives through music, photography, motion pictures and novels, crafting immersive worlds where sound and visuals connect.

The Country Kitchen brings the essence of The Country Kitchen Nashville to life – every week I release new country-inspired songs filled with real emotions and timeless storytelling.

I don’t just create or write songs – I turn experiences into music. Every lyric and melody originates in my mind and is shaped with modern tools as my creative partners. This isn’t a casual experiment but a structured, intentional approach that blends human emotion with technology.

Beyond music, every artwork and design is crafted by me, ensuring a fully realized artistic vision.

Dive into my world and experience what happens when deep storytelling meets innovation.

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