Way Past Taken

Walk with You

Art Rock, Dream- Rock, Pop/ Rock, Indie, Alternative, Indie Prog

changing of the guards

Verse 1:
I found your letter on the dresser today,
The words blurred as my tears gave you away.
“You need to find yourself, it’s not you it’s me” –
But all I find is heartbreak where you used to be.
Our pictures on the wall now just haunt the room,
Echoes of laughter turn to silence and gloom.

Chorus:
This is my shattered heart serenade,
A song for the love that decided to fade.
Pieces of me lie scattered on the floor,
Since you’re not here to hold them anymore.
I’m picking up fragments of what you left behind,
Trying to solve this puzzle of lonely nights in my mind.

Verse 2:
I still set the table for two out of habit,
Then I remember – and the pain, I can’t stand it.
Your coffee cup sits cold, collecting dust,
Like the plans that we made and the dreams that went bust.
Friends say “time will heal,” but I feel every hour,
As if I’m walking through fire that’s lost all its power.

Chorus:
In this shattered heart serenade I sing,
Every memory cuts, every promise stings.
Our song on the radio brings me to my knees,
Because it was ours – now it’s a bittersweet breeze.
I’m clinging to the hope that the pain will subside,
But it hangs in the air, an uninvited guide.

Bridge:
Late at night I swear I feel you here,
Your touch in a daydream so painfully near.
I reach across the sheets to your empty side,
It hits me again that our forever died.
My chest tightens up and I can’t breathe in,
They call it “heartbreak” but it feels like a knife sinking in.
(If pain is love’s residue, I have enough for a lifetime…)

Chorus:
This shattered heart serenade drifts in the dark,
I strum these chords on the strings of my scars.
Every note is a teardrop, falling in time,
For a heart that was yours and a love that was mine.
Though you’re gone, this melody remains true,
A lullaby for the pieces I must mend without you.

In this song I find solace, however small it may be,
A way to bleed out the poison you left inside me.

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Shattered Heart Serenade

[Verse]
Gum pop crack, I’m walking by the dairy
Phone in my hand, texting like it’s scary
Cart full of color, it’s a fruity parade
Grapes and berries stack like a lemonade cascade

[Chorus]
Lipgloss twinkle, in the mirror aisle sway
Granola crunch dreams with bananas on the way
Shopping list flipping, pink pen in a whirl
I’m the chatty bubble-popping Valley Girl

[Verse 2]
Headphones bump, soundtrack to my stride
Boombox buzz while I chew and I glide
Bananas golden, oh, they call my name
Granola hugs ‘em tight, it’s a snack hall of fame

[Bridge]
Chirp my friend, emojis they fly
Rainbow fruit vibes as the hours go by
TikTok moves in the produce lane
Grapes in the cart, this girl’s insane

[Chorus]
Lipgloss twinkle, in the mirror aisle sway
Granola crunch dreams with bananas on the way
Shopping list flipping, pink pen in a whirl
I’m the chatty bubble-popping Valley Girl

[Verse 3]
Checkout line snapping gum, my flow
Bagging my goodies, on V-Girl show
Posing with a pineapple for Insta’s delight
Berry-kissed cheeks, shining super bright

Sparkly Orchestra ⋆✴︎˚｡⋆

Drop the needle, pour the bourbon, and let the groove take over.

Needle & Groove is a vibrant, up-tempo jazz album that blends the swagger of classic swing with the soul of modern storytelling. Inspired by the golden age of jazz and the timeless crackle of vinyl, this collection is a love letter to rhythm, ritual, and the joy of everyday moments.

From the brassy strut of Needle & Groove to the cinematic pulse of Thunder in My Soul, each track brings a different flavor: the nostalgic charm of Clockwork Heart, the smoky elegance of Smoke and Sway, the vintage fantasy of The Man in the Fedora, and the promise of One Day in Tuscany. Whether you're dancing in your kitchen or dreaming in a café booth, this album is your soundtrack for living with style.

Put on a record, raise a glass, and find your groove.

Midnight in Manhattan

1 - 1 - The Sneetches - The Crossing - Menahan Street Band - Dr. Suess

alles rot alles tot ist kein Liebeslied.

Es ist eher das Echo davon. Ein bisschen Kaugummi-Automat, ein bisschen kaputte Stadt.
Erinnerungen, die kleben. Gefühle, die man neu sortiert.

Ein Song zwischen Straßenlaterne und Flaschenpfand – traurig, schön und irgendwie wahr.

Für alle, die mal kurz stehenbleiben, wenn die Ampel auf Grün springt.


alles rot alles tot isn’t a love song.

It’s more like the echo of one. A bit chewing gum machine, a bit broken city.
Memories that stick. Feelings you try to rearrange.

A song somewhere between streetlights and bottle deposits – sad, beautiful, and somehow true.

For anyone who’s ever paused at a green light.

alles rot alles tot

True story. Badly shaken after personal tragedy, a couple are buoyed at the prospects of the '24 election and again crushed, left without words at the corruption, racism and foreboding. Surviving on threads of optimism.  Knowing they would always find beauty in their days. In all people.  For all tender hearts. 

Beauty in the Grey

Beauty in the Grey (for 25)

[Verse]
Le soleil fléchit sur l'horizon perdu
Les pas s'allongent mais le chemin se tait
Sous les branches nues des rêves suspendus
Une ombre avance où la lumière s’efface

[Verse 2]
La poussière danse au souffle du néant
Les heures s’effritent dans un sablier brisé
Un écho murmure des secrets d’antan
Le temps s’étire en un fil délié

[Chorus]
Un long voyage d'une journée vers la nuit
Ombres mêlées à la clarté en fuite
Les étoiles veillent sans rien dire
Sans bruit
La fin approche dans une lente suite

[Verse 3]
Une rivière d’encre coule sous mes pieds
Chaque goutte m’écrit une page oubliée
Les arbres murmurent des prières muettes
Les racines s’enlacent aux âmes en quête

[Bridge]
Le vent emporte des promesses troublées
Le vide se gorge de ce qu’il a volé
Et dans les reflets d’un lac abandonné
La lune dessine un sourire effacé

[Chorus]
Un long voyage d'une journée vers la nuit
Ombres mêlées à la clarté en fuite
Les étoiles veillent sans rien dire
Sans bruit
La fin approche dans une lente suite

Un long voyage d'une journée vers la nuit (reprise) - Jef Bourgeau

This song is a reflection of what I feel and experience. It began with my original concept, was created with the assistance of AI, and then meticulously refined by me to capture the essence of my emotions.

Sous les Vents de Bretagne

Calvados sous les étoiles

These songs were created using generative AI tools. Final versions selected and arranged by Vitalii.



Sous les Vents de Bretagne

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