Gather ’round and get ready for a harvest of sounds with my Thanksgiving playlist!
It all starts with last year’s tracks — a cozy trio that explores the holiday from every angle: the sentimental warmth, the playful chaos of family gatherings, and even the slightly darker, dysfunctional side of togetherness.

This year, I’ve added six brand-new songs that dig even deeper into the heart of the season. These new tracks explore gratitude, healing, nostalgia, forgiveness, and the complicated beauty of family — from tender moments to the messy ones we don’t always talk about. Each song brings its own flavor, whether it’s uplifting, reflective, or a little bittersweet.

Whether you're surrounded by loved ones or savoring a quiet moment alone, this playlist offers a Thanksgiving soundtrack that’s rich, emotional, joyful, real — and always authentically me.

So grab a slice of pumpkin pie, hit play, and let the music wrap around you like a warm holiday hug. 🧡

My Thanksgiving Day songs

Coups de cœur étrangers 18

𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐱 𝐥𝐮𝐱𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬

LUXURIOUS

telepatía- kali uchis (sped up)

To my granddaughter Ana, who is celebrating her first birthday today......

ANA'S GARDEN

Nothing Left To Lose

NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE

Second track in a suite of tracks inspired by a walk along a wooded river bank in the summer close to where I live. This track describes where the river flows into a stlll, slow flowing becalmed area. Enjoy the calming, relaxing atmosphere. CD

Becalmed

Heavenly Father,

As this new day begins, I come before You with a grateful heart.

Thank You for the gift of life, for Your mercy that is new every morning, and for Your unfailing love that never ceases.

Lord Jesus, walk with me today.
Guide my thoughts, my words, and my steps.
Help me to love others as You have loved me,
to show kindness in small things,
and to reflect Your light in a world that needs hope.

Holy Spirit, fill me afresh.
Give me wisdom in decisions,
patience in trials,
and courage to do what is right, even when it’s hard.

Protect those I love,
comfort those who are hurting,
and draw near to everyone who feels alone today.

May Your will be done in my life today,
as it is in heaven.

I trust You, Lord.
This day belongs to You.

In the precious name of Jesus Christ, I pray,

Amen.

November 24, 2025 Prayer

This song is about the way families can break and still somehow stay together. It’s about the cracks we carry — the fights, the distance, the losses — and how even when the picture feels shattered, the love inside it is still there.

I wanted to capture that feeling of sitting around a table with people you’ve hurt and people who’ve hurt you, trying to pretend everything’s okay, trying to mend what’s been fractured. It’s about remembering the ones we’ve lost, missing the ones who drifted, and hoping that maybe this time, we can fix what’s broken.

This song is my way of saying that even cracked frames still hold the picture — and sometimes, that’s enough to start healing.


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
Momma’s china all in pieces
Like our faces at the table
Brother pissed yeah he don’t need us
Thanksgiving is unstable

[Prechorus]
But we’re here again
Tryin to pretend

[Chorus]
Cracked frames still hold the picture
Cracked frames but we’re still in it
Cracked frames cracked frames
Oh honey we can fix it

[Verse 2]
Daddy’s laugh it fills the kitchen
Though he’s gone it echoes sweetly
Sister cries yeah she’s been missin’
All the love we gave completely

[Prechorus]
And we’re here again
Tryin to make amends

[Chorus]
Cracked frames still hold the picture
Cracked frames but we’re still in it
Cracked frames cracked frames
Oh honey we can fix it

Cracked Frames

This song is about the little pieces of life we leave behind us as we go — the crumbs, the memories, the lessons, and the moments that guide us forward. “Bread on the Road” is my way of saying that every step we take leaves something meaningful for the next one, and sometimes the things we drop without thinking are exactly what help us find our way back home.

It’s about movement, survival, growth, and trusting that even when life feels scattered or uncertain, there’s always a trail leading somewhere better. It’s a reminder that nothing we’ve lived through is wasted — every piece matters, every crumb counts, and the road always knows where we’re going.


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
Sunrise on the blacktop
Aint got no time to stop
But that Greyhound bus looks full
Empty belly aint cool

[Prechorus]
Got to find a place
To fill my face

[Chorus]
Bread on the road
Bless this heavy load
Strangers share what they can
Yeah Bread on the road amen

[Verse 2]
Hitchin rides with a smile
Walked a weary mile
Mama said dont take no rides
From strangers with shifty eyes

[Prechorus]
But I aint got no choice
Hear my hungry voice

[Chorus]
Bread on the road
Bless this heavy load
Strangers share what they can
Yeah Bread on the road amen

Bread On The Road

This song is about what really happens when family comes together — the good memories, the broken pieces, the people we miss, and the things we’re finally ready to let go of. It’s about cracked plates, old stories, old wounds, and the way a familiar room can hold both pain and comfort at the same time. 

I wanted to capture that moment where everyone sits down, looks around the table, and realizes that forgiveness doesn’t have to be a big dramatic thing — sometimes it’s just passing the wine, sharing a smile, or choosing not to reopen the same old fight. It’s about letting love be louder than the history we’ve all lived through. 

This song is my way of honoring how imperfect and beautiful family can be, and how a simple meal can become the place where healing finally starts.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
Cracked plates and stories untold
Grandma's laugh a treasure of gold
Remember the fights the slamming of doors
We gather now on familiar floors 

[Prechorus]
Can we let it go
Can we let it go 

[Chorus]
Around this table of forgiveness
Love's the only thing we profess
Pass the gravy pass the wine
Let bygones be bygones this time 

[Verse 2]
Uncle Joe's got a brand new wife
Little Timmy's got a brand new life
Auntie Susan she can't make it this year
But we know she's with us oh so near 

[Prechorus]
Can we let it go
Can we let it go 

[Chorus]
Around this table of forgiveness
Love's the only thing we profess
Pass the gravy pass the wine
Let bygones be bygones this time

Table of Forgiveness

This song is a little moment of magic from the heart of autumn, when the fields turn gold and the harvest moon feels almost alive. It’s about standing in those glowing wheat fields and letting the night wrap around you, feeling the moonbeams touch you like they’re trying to tell you something. 

It’s about listening to the whispers in the trees, the stories the wind carries, and the way the world glows when the moon hangs heavy and bright. It’s that in-between place where nature feels spiritual — where everything looks simple on the surface but somehow fills you with emotion you can’t quite explain. 

This song is me trying to capture that feeling… the wonder, the mystery, and the quiet beauty of a harvest night, when it all feels a little more real and a little more magical.


LYRICS: 

[Verse 1]
Golden fields are calling
Calling to me now
I hear them softly falling
Like the sun lets go somehow 

[Prechorus]
And the moon is hanging high
Harvest in my eye 

[Chorus]
Harvest moonbeams are you real
Tell me what I need to feel
Spinning like a golden wheel
Harvest moonbeams make it real 

[Verse 2]
Fields of wheat are glowing
Blowing in the breeze
Secrets they are knowing
Whispering through the trees 

[Prechorus]
And the moon is hanging high
Harvest in my eye 

[Chorus]
Harvest moonbeams are you real
Tell me what I need to feel
Spinning like a golden wheel
Harvest moonbeams make it real

Harvest Moonbeams

This song came from one of those quiet November moments when the world feels cold and still, and you’re not even sure what you’re grateful for — but you feel it anyway. It’s about standing in the middle of winter’s chill, watching the bare trees, hearing the wind, and realizing there’s a small fire inside you that refuses to go out.

It’s cozy and reflective, like being wrapped in a blanket while the wind howls outside. It’s about finding warmth even when things feel frozen, seeing a glow even on the gray days, and letting the winter teach you how to grow.

Sometimes gratitude isn’t loud or obvious. Sometimes it’s soft, simple, and quiet — like snow falling or a low-burning fire. This song is my way of holding onto those moments and sharing that warmth with you.


LYRICS:

[Verse 1]
November air is cold you know
The trees are bare
The ground is froze
But the fire's burning
Oh so low

[Prechorus]
Got a thankful heart
Yeah I do

[Chorus]
What am I grateful for I don't know
The sun it shines I see the glow
I'm grateful for the winter snow
It helps me grow

[Verse 2]
The wind it howls a mournful tune
Beneath the eaves
Under the moon
But inside is cozy
Coming soon

[Prechorus]
Got a thankful heart
Yeah I do

[Chorus]
What am I grateful for I don't know
The sun it shines I see the glow
I'm grateful for the winter snow
It helps me grow

Thankful Heart

Te quiero mucho

The final composition in a four-part suite incorporating, re-orchestrating and expanding the themes originally written for my 2022 track "Year in a Day".

Autumn to Winter

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Songwriting has been a lifelong passion for me, dating back to elementary school when I first began crafting stories, poems, and eventually lyrics. As a former drummer in various bands, I always relied on others to bring my words to life musically. However, after a long hiatus from drumming, I decided to take the leap and learn to compose music to accompany my lyrics. Through classes and dedication, I've embarked on a new journey, breathing fresh life into old lyrics and penning new ones. You'll find a mix of older and newer works here. Especially for some of the lyrics. 

Music has been a part of me for as long as I can remember. One of my earliest memories is being completely entranced by 'The Little Drummer Boy' as a very young child. There was something about the rhythm and the melody that just captivated me. I must have played it a thousand times, wearing the record out, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I knew I wanted to be a drummer and to create that magic for others. 

But I was too young then, and of course, I couldn't afford a drum set just yet. So, I turned to writing as a way to express myself. As I mentioned above, I started with stories, then poems, and eventually, lyrics. I found that writing was not only a way to tap into my creativity, but also a way to process my emotions and experiences. 

As I grew older, my love for music only deepened. I realized that music has this incredible power to transport us to different times and places, to evoke emotions and memories that we thought were long forgotten. It's a universal language that can bring people together like nothing else can. 

For me, writing lyrics is a cathartic experience. It's a way for me to tap into my emotions, to process the world around me, and to create something that I hope will resonate with others. And when I hear my words come to life in a song, it's truly magical. It's a feeling that never gets old, and it's what keeps me coming back to music time and time again. 

I love many genres of music and artists of many genres. And if you listen to some of my songs, you will find that I like to make songs of different genres as well as mix different genres into each song. One of my all-time favorite bands is Evanescence, and I have made a lot of songs where I have tried my best to emulate that sound. 

Now, I have recently started experimenting with new sounds. I never heard of glitch beats before I took music classes, and now I'm fascinated with the sound, so I have been experimenting with glitch beats recently. 

I hope you enjoy some of my songs. And thanks so much to everyone who has been listening so far. I truly appreciate it. I welcome constructive feedback to help me grow as an artist, and I appreciate your support. ❤️





Table of Forgiveness

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