Good As I Can Be

Ain’t no spring rooster. Ain’t pretending either.
A raw slice of bluesy defiance from Dr. Foss – where every line carries dirt under its fingernails.
🎸 For anyone who ever kept walking when the world said stop.

Early Days

[Verse 1]
You’ve been ridin’ my back like a broke-down mule
Talkin’ that talk like you’re layin’ down rules
Every damn night, same worn-out line
Well I’m done bein’ patient, I’m drawin’ that line

[Pre-Chorus]
You ain’t my mama, ain’t my boss, ain’t my judge
You’re just a loud mouth pushin’ your luck

[Chorus]
So take your ass and get off mine
Find somebody else to waste their time
I got a cold beer waitin’, a jukebox playin’
A free man’s heart that ain’t for takin’

If you think I’ll beg, well honey, you’re blind
Take your ass and get off mine

[Verse 2]
You tell all your friends how you tried so hard
But you ain’t foolin’ no one with your poison heart
I’ll tip my hat as you hit that door
And don’t you come knockin’ ‘round here no more

[Pre-Chorus]
Yeah I’m done with your drama, your petty old games
I’m keepin’ my pride and you keep your name

[Chorus]
So take your ass and get off mine
Find somebody else to waste their time
I got a cold beer waitin’, a jukebox playin’
A free man’s heart that ain’t for takin’
If you think I’ll beg, well honey, you’re blind
Take your ass and get off mine


[Bridge]
This old bar stool’s got more love to give
Than all your sweet talk and your two-faced tricks
So don’t let that screen door hit you twice
On your way out of my good life

[Chorus]
Take your ass and get off mine
Find somebody else to waste their time
I got a cold beer waitin’, a jukebox playin’
A free man’s heart that ain’t for takin’
If you think I’ll beg, well honey, you’re blind
Take your ass and get off mine

[Outro]
Yeah, you heard me right the first damn time
Take your ass and get off mine

Take Your Ass and Get Off Mine

Big Fish

Big Fish (feat. Leon Majcen)

This song is about the quiet weight of character.
Not the kind you boast about or wrap in slogans,
but the kind revealed over time when no one's watching.

It’s a reminder that charm isn’t loyalty, and volume isn’t truth.
That we’ve got to look deeper past the posture, the politics, and the noise
to see what someone’s truly made of.

And if we want a better world, we have to do the same with ourselves.
Listen more. Judge less.
Reach across before we write someone off.

Because what makes a person a real friend.
what makes them worthy of trust.
isn’t where they stand on a stage
it’s how they stand when it matters most.

[Verse 1]
Be careful who you call your friend
Not every smile stays to the end
Some walk beside you just for show
But when the winds shift, they let go

It’s easy to nod and go along
But easy doesn’t make you strong
Truth is quiet, and time reveals
Who shows up when no one kneels

[Chorus]
So look deeper than a handshake
Deeper than the words they send
Character’s not built in moments
It shows in how they treat the end
Don’t judge by charm or where they’ve been
Look deeper into what makes them men

[Verse 2]
Some wear borrowed words like skin
Echoing noise they were raised within
But decency can wear a quiet face
And grace don’t always run the race

Don’t judge the bold or those who shout
Some speak loud because they’ve lived without
But the ones who show when it all falls through
Are the ones worth holding on to

[Chorus]
So look deeper than the posture
Deeper than the practiced spin
Ask yourself who lifts the weight
When there’s nothing left to win
Not everyone’s a lifelong friend
Look deeper into what makes them men

[Bridge]
It starts with listening without a fight
Leaving space for someone else to be right
Not every battle needs to be won
Sometimes growth means biting your tongue

Ask more questions, let silence speak
You’ll learn the strong are often meek
Sit with those you used to resist
And you might find grace in what you missed

[Final Chorus]
So look deeper than a first impression
Past the pride, beyond confession
It’s not the label or where they’ve been
It’s how they love and how they bend
The world won’t heal through pride or spin
But by learning what makes us kin
Reach across and start again
That’s how we learn what makes them men

What Makes Them Men

Smiles on faces

You Ain’t My Boss is Linley Creek’s rowdy barroom anthem — a country-rock singalong that celebrates standing tall when people think they can run your life. With stomping guitars, honky-tonk piano trading licks with electric guitar, and a fiddle that kicks the whole thing off, this track blends humor, pride, and Friday-night swagger. The chorus — “YOU AIN’T MY BOSS!” — was made for shouting along with a cold beer in hand.

This is a working-class toast to respect, independence, and a little rebellion — the sound of a barn door wide open and a crowd clapping in time.

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You Ain’t My Boss

Full Steam Ahead

Male country vocals with a bit of swag..........

Sweet On You

The storm moved on

feel good country song for this weekend warriors who work a hard 9 to 5

Friday Feels Like Freedom

My musical journey actually started on the accordion as a kid but eventually I found myself studying classical piano. I got bitten by the jazz bug and ended up developing a pretty broad taste in musical genres. I’ve always been fascinated with Keyboards and synthesizers while still appreciating acoustic instruments. I love arranging and composing, and the satisfaction of ideas in your head becoming songs to others. A big shout out to all those who have contributed and helped make these songs come to life. 

Whether playing solo or in a band, music should always be enjoyable and thought provoking. Any day listening to music is better than any day not!

You Ain’t My Boss

Quarry Studios

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