Do you remember your first date?
This song could sum up most of my first dates too.

You know how it goes: you rehearse what to say, try to act cool, be smooth, be funny — basically hold it together just long enough to impress her.
And then she walks in. Looking like actual sunlight. And my brain just.. blue screens. No chill. No words. No survival.

She smiled, and I panicked.
I became a sweaty, overthinking clown trapped in a polite meltdown spiral.

Meanwhile, her?
She was effortless. Calm. Just sipping her drink like she wasn’t sitting across from a malfunctioning anxiety robot trying to flirt.

And now, of course, there’s a song about it.

Maybe you’ve had a date like that too?
If so, this one’s for you. 🤍


[Lyrics]

My mind spinning, round and around, oh my
What if she finds me boring, just the same?
What if she leaves before she speaks my name?

My mind plays out a thousand things I’ll say
But knowing me, I’ll mumble or look away
I bet my voice will crack like shattered glass
Or I’ll say hey and somehow call her lass

Now, I see a bright light, approaching slow
My breath just stops—I might lose control
My mind drifting, is that? she’s real? not a dream? oh my

She walks like time just slows to let her through
While I stand frozen—what am I to do?
I know that face—why’s my chest so tight?
Is this panic or sweet delight
I blink once, twice and thrice—she’s still in sight
Geez, she’s glowing like the moon last night

Please focus, don’t drift away
She’ll think I’m dumb if I don’t know what to say
Pay attention, don’t let it show
That I’m too lost in her just watching her glow
I need to hold on, escape this daze
Or she’ll call me out for my weird blank gaze
Don’t freeze, don’t choke—don’t, mess this up
Before it's too late

Her lips are moving, I hear her sweet tune
But not the meaning—my brain’s marooned
My mind distracted, her hair, her lips, and her eyes, oh my

She talks, I nod, pretend I’m real smart
But truth be told, she’s melting my heart
She asks me things—my brain hits delete
I nod too much—Geez, why can’t I speak?
She tilts her head, I blink and choke
Why did I just laugh? That wasn’t a joke

Please focus, don’t drift away
She’ll think I’m dumb if I don’t know what to say
Pay attention, don’t let it show
That I’m too lost in her just watching her glow
I need to hold on, escape this daze
Or she’ll call me out for my weird blank gaze
Don’t freeze, don’t choke—don’t, mess this up
Before it's too late

Her lashes flutter, I try to meet her warming gaze
But now my thoughts are lost.. inside a maze
My mind’s enchanted, who is this dazzling light? oh my

I swore I’d keep my cool and play it right
But now I’m drowning deep in her delight
Breathe! breathe
Speak! speak
Don’t let her see! see
That I’m hypnotized, while sipping my tea
If beauty’s a crime, then lock her away
I’ll stare ‘til I vanish, lost in the sway

Please focus, don’t drift away
She’ll think I’m dumb if I don’t know what to say
Pay attention, don’t let it show
That I’m too lost in her, just watching her glow
I need to hold on, escape this daze
Or she’ll call me out for my weird blank gaze
Don’t freeze, don’t choke—don’t mess this up
Before it's too late

I should turn away—yeah, that’d be right
But here I stay, just lost in her.. lovely light
But my mind knows.. knows, it knows, it knows

She’s pretty, she’s glowing.. she’s out of my league
While I am the king of all nervous fatigue
She’s stunning, she’s perfect.. she’s all that I lack
While I am the clown in a panic attack

Please focus, don’t drift away
She’ll think I’m dumb if I don’t know what to say
Pay attention, don’t let it show
That I’m too lost in her just watching her glow
I need to hold on, escape this daze
Or she’ll call me out for my weird blank gaze
Don’t freeze, don’t choke—don’t, mess this up
Before it's too late
Before it's too late

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Hey! I’m Vala — and that goofy goofball next to me? That’s Q. Together, we’re Va'q. 💫
We make mushy, gushy, hearty songs about our past, present, and future — with a little help from AI.

Our music is rooted in real emotion: how we met, our first dance, first date… the fears, joys, and ridiculous thoughts we both seem to share. (We’re basically the same person. 🤪)

Q writes most of the time, and I pitch in with guitar or piano when the vibe’s right. He plays bass too — though that poor thing’s been gathering dust lately. 🤐

We’re into jazz, all kinds of rock, and love dabbling in new genres when the mood strikes. 🎷🎸

Our songs often feel like short stories. They may run a little long, but they come straight from the heart. More than anything, we hope our music reaches your heart — even just one song. If you feel seen, understood, or moved — that’s a win for us. 💕

Give us a heart, and we’ll keep pouring ours into every next song.
Much love from us —
Va'q ❤