Free Spirit

This intimate six-track EP explores identity, values, and simple truths through a country lens. At its heart is a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton, celebrating her authenticity and generous spirit that defines the best of country tradition.
The collection weaves together personal reflections on finding yourself, choosing substance over superficiality, and the relationships that sustain us. Each song asks fundamental questions: Who are we when everything falls away? What legacy do we leave? How do we stay true while growing?
Musically, the EP embraces classic country storytelling with warm, acoustic-driven arrangements - like front-porch conversations set to melody. The production stays intimate and organic, allowing space for the vulnerable truth-telling that country music does best.
Themes: Authenticity vs. pretense, wisdom in simplicity, honoring trailblazers, small-town values in a big world, and the courage to be genuinely yourself.
Country music for anyone needing to remember what really matters - whether you're a lifelong fan or just need "a little country" wisdom in your life.

[DAUGHTER]
"Dad... you never really talk about the old days...
What were you like... before?"

[FATHER ]
"Before what, sweetheart?"

[SON]
"Before you settled down... before me and Jess... when you were... you know... out there."

[FATHER]
Started out with no name worth keeping
Just a poncho and a bad attitude
Drifted into towns like smoke
Left the same way
Nobody asked questions
I didn't offer answers
Back then I thought mystery
Was the same thing as strength
Turns out it was just loneliness
Dressed up fancy

[DAUGHTER]
"Were you scared?"

[FATHER]
"Every day

[DAUGHTER]
But fear keeps you alive
Out there"


[FATHER]
I collected dollars
And enemies
Sometimes it was hard
To tell the difference
The good, the bad, the ugly...
I've been all three
Depending on who was asking
And what day it was
Your hands remember
Every trigger pulled
Even when your mind
Tries to forget

[DAUGHTER]
"Do you regret it?"

[FATHER]
Regret's a luxury
I couldn't afford then
Now...
Now I got time for it"
Somewhere along the way
I stopped being the man
With no name
Started being the man
With too many names
Legend, killer
Hero, villain
Depends on who's telling the story
But out here
With you
With this fire
With this coffee that tastes
Like morning instead of whiskey...

I'm just your dad
And that's the only name
That matters anymore

[DAUGHTER]
"Are you happy now?"

[FATHER]
"Happy's another luxury
I'm learning to afford
One cup of coffee at a time"

The frontier's gone now
Towns got names
Roads got signs
Law's got rules

But sitting here
With you asking questions
I never learned to answer...

Maybe this is what
I was riding toward
All along

[DAUGHTER ]
"Will you tell me more stories sometime?"

[FATHER]
"Yeah, sweetheart
I reckon I will"

A Little Country (One)

The Only Name That Matters

We’re dancing in a world of illusions 💃🏽🎭
Smiles painted on 💄
Eyes full of stories no one dares to speak 👁️💬
Everyone wants to be seen 👀 — but only through the filter 🤳

💡 “Look at me, I’m healed! I’m spiritual! I’m aligned!”
But the louder they shout, the more I feel the silence behind it 🔇
The cracks beneath the crown 👑⚡

And then there’s us…
The ones who see behind the mask 🪞
Who feel the real behind the fake 🫨
Who mirror what others try to hide 🪩👤
We don’t do it to hurt.
We do it to heal 🧬🕊️

But most people can’t handle the mirror 🪞
Because truth requires courage 🛡️
And masks feel safer than freedom 🕸️

This one’s for the silent seers 👁️‍🗨️
The energy-readers
The frequency rebels
The ones who walk through the shadows
…without losing the light 🕯️✨

🎶 Behind the Mask – soul medicine from the #NeoVerse 🌌
#Ohana23 #TruthVibration #ProjectorPower 🦋 #ShadowWork #NoMoreFilters #HealingMusic 🧠 #RealRecognizesReal #VELVA235 ♾️

“Behind the Mask” 🎭🪞🕯️

Songs From The Internet - a series of music productions I've found online, which I have written and recorded to, for your enjoyment.

visualiser: https://youtu.be/Plxyh4N8TSI?si=XEjjsscql9z2cmOm

lyrics:
The moment seemed to good to be true
Maybe we did it too soon
I’d do it all again

I feel you
The last part of me, you knew
You took me somewhere new
It’s all because of you

You knew how to take it out of me
And you flew, right over me
And I’m used to, giving it all to you

And you take every part of me
And you break
Every chance of hope
That I crave
It’s all because of you
Because of you
It’s all because of you
Sit here and accept my fate

Now I’m alone
I keep my breath close to my home
So I don’t trip and fall too soon
I’m never getting over you

You knew how to take it out of me
And you flew, right over me
And I’m used to, giving it all to you

And you take every part of me
And you break
Every chance of hope
That I crave
It’s all because of you

That I don’t wanna lose
That I don’t wanna move

Maybe I should move on
Set the fire
Set the fire
Burn it through the snow

production credit: https://youtu.be/Ep8gBs5rNI8?si=em5yU-f448phzMtX
written & recorded by me

Because of You

Quiet Places

C,G/B, Am, G, F
Unconditional is a new word for me 
People take time to get to know each other 
Then they fall in love 
I can count on one hand all of the people that I love
I don’t have many friends but the ones I have are more than enough  

Am, G, F
Community that supports someone running away from her cowardice 
I’m so lonely 
So come with me 

C,G/B, Am, G, F
To gather round 
Let’s go to the tree 
Let’s rely on being there for thee 
Then come with me 
Pro silence by the sunshine 
Walk 
To gather round 
Let’s see the rays you and me 
We can make new memories 
Forever 
If we give it a chance 
I’d take a grenade for you 
Unconditionally 




Unconditional 08-20-25 C

The deluxe edition of my sophomore album, Murphy's Law. We think this is the definitive way to listen to it. If you have the time, please put on some headphones or throw it on in the car and listen front to back. I promise it's a beautiful adventure.

Frith

rough draft of a song i’m working, love is all u got in this life

the trees - rough draft

Track Four

In my world
If you fall
That means
You lose it all
You don’t get up
And say
Well I guess
There will be
A better day
Cause when you’re down
Face to face
With the ground
You’re going to get up
With mud on your face
And when you do
There’s a sense of disgrace
You’re no longer the same
And there’s
A stain on your name
Forever more
People remember
Yeah, they know the score
Your self image becomes poor
And you have to question
If you’ll ever rodeo any more
Cause they never look
At you the same
You lost at the game
And you tarnished your name
And you only have you
To blame
©2025 wr heustis

To Blame

These Days (Hear Me Out Alt Version)

Verse 1
Everyday and everyone, everything I try
everywhere I turn to run
I stumble
All the fortune, all the fame, it ain't worth a dime
All the riches I possess
Pass on.
Chorus
Under the sun, we think we shine in the night
Under the sun, we long to fly
Under the sun, where everything means nothing
And nothing's all we take. And leave behind.
Verse 2
Seeking pleasure spare the pain, seek to please the eye
Seek to know why we are here
I wonder
All the fortune and the fame, It ain't worth the time
All my thoughts that I collect
Pass on.

Chorus

Solo

Chorus

Outro
Anytime you're ready to humble yourself
He will be waiting for you,
Anytime you're ready to humble yourself
He will be waiting for you.


UnderTheSun (Eclesiastes Inspired).mp3

All songs are original. 
All lyrics are ©wrheustis
I love how Soundcloud does such a wonderful job of getting my music out to the world free of charge. Speaking of which, I tried streaming for years but made next to nothing. What was the point? Who was making the money, the artist or the streaming service? With that in mind, music crosses all borders. It doesn't discriminate. It's done with love and loving the process of creating. If that translates to you, that's all I am hoping for. If it touches your soul, that's even better. Enjoy it and thanks for listening.

Singer/songwriter, composer, producer and/or music maker

To Blame

Tormented By Beauty