Real and Unreal

Love stories

Soul and poetry

(Verse 1) 
Starry night, a dream takes flight 
World map unfolds, a wondrous sight 
Faces stare from every land 
Unknown most, a mystery at hand

(Verse 2) 
Reaching out, a yearning deep 
But shadows dance, they won't keep 
Silent pleas, lost in the air 
Map transforms, the world laid bare

(Chorus) 
Rivers flow, mountains rise 
Faces fade from searching eyes 
Within my heart, a lonely beat 
Echoes whisper, bittersweet

(Verse 3) 
Silent pleas, lost in the air 
Map transforms, the world laid bare  
Perhaps they rest in hallowed ground 
Where love's true essence can be found

(Outro) 
Reaching out, a yearning deep 
But shadows dance, they won't keep 
Dreams may fade, shadows fall 
Love's embers glow within us all


Celestial Voyages

(Verse 1)
Snatched the phone, your voice to hear
Noise filled my ears, a world unclear
Static screams and shouts arose
Plea and blame, where no one knows

(Chorus)
Tried to open the channel wide
With effort, let your message ride
Something blocked, your voice wouldn't come
Didn't try hard enough, I succumb

(Verse 2)
Start again, it cannot fail
Hear your words, a hopeful tale
Beauty praised, a world to bind
Building bridges, leaving behind

(Chorus)
Tried to open the channel wide
With effort, let your message ride
Something blocked, your voice wouldn't come
Didn't try hard enough, I succumb

(Bridge)
Dreams and hope, a life to bless
Breathing air, a sweet caress
Still I wait, the silence deep
Light speeds faster, secrets keep
Darkness falls, the day is done
Will your voice rise with the setting sun?

(Outro)
Tried to open the channel wide
With effort, let your message ride
Something blocked, your voice wouldn't come
Didn't try hard enough, I succumb

Longing for connection

(Chorus)
Tried to open the channel wide
With effort, let your message ride
Something blocked, your voice wouldn't come
Didn't try hard enough, I succumb

(Verse 1)
Snatched the phone, your voice to hear
Noise filled my ears, a world unclear
Static screams and shouts arose
Plea and blame, where no one knows

(Chorus)
Tried to open the channel wide
With effort, let your message ride
Something blocked, your voice wouldn't come
Didn't try hard enough, I succumb

(Verse 2)
Start again, it cannot fail
Hear your words, a hopeful tale
Beauty praised, a world to bind
Building bridges, leaving behind

(Chorus)
Tried to open the channel wide
With effort, let your message ride
Something blocked, your voice wouldn't come
Didn't try hard enough, I succumb

(Bridge)
Dreams and hope, a life to bless
Breathing air, a sweet caress
Still I wait, the silence deep
Light speeds faster, secrets keep

(Outro)
Darkness falls, the day is done
Will your voice rise with the setting sun?
Static screams and shouts arose
Plea and blame, where no one knows

(Chorus)
Tried to open the channel wide
With effort, let your message ride
Something blocked, your voice wouldn't come
Didn't try hard enough, I succumb

(Chorus)
Tried to open the channel wide
With effort, let your message ride
Something blocked, your voice wouldn't come
Didn't try hard enough, I succumb

I succumb...

(Verse 1)
When I saw your joy, a memory stirred,
A tender touch, a love so blurred.
The softness of your skin, so pure and fair,
A time long past, a moment rare.

(Chorus)
Oh, the years have flown, like birds in flight,
But your memory still shines so bright.
Through laughter, tears, and all life's strife,
You've always been my guiding light.

(Verse 2)
We've danced through lullabies and conflicts deep,
Shared dreams and secrets we'd both keep.
Through rosy dawns and stormy nights,
Our bond has grown, a beacon bright.

(Chorus)
Oh, the years have flown, like birds in flight,
But your memory still shines so bright.
Through laughter, tears, and all life's strife,
You've always been my guiding light.

(Bridge)
Like a storybook, our lives unfold,
With chapters filled with tales untold.
Through trials and triumphs, hand in hand,
We've built a love that will withstand.

(Chorus)
Oh, the years have flown, like birds in flight,
But your memory still shines so bright.
Through laughter, tears, and all life's strife,
You've always been my guiding light.


Memories' tender touch

(Verse 1)
When I saw your joy, a memory stirred,
A tender touch, a love so blurred.
The softness of your skin, so pure and fair,
A time long past, a moment rare.

(Chorus)
Oh, the years have flown, like birds in flight,
But your memory still shines so bright.
Through laughter, tears, and all life's strife,
You've always been my guiding light.

(Verse 2)
We've danced through lullabies and conflicts deep,
Shared dreams and secrets we'd both keep.
Through rosy dawns and stormy nights,
Our bond has grown, a beacon bright.

(Chorus)
Oh, the years have flown, like birds in flight,
But your memory still shines so bright.
Through laughter, tears, and all life's strife,
You've always been my guiding light.

(Outro)
And so I sing, with heart so true,
My love for you will always see me through.
In every smile, in every tear,
Your memory will always be so dear.

Lyrics created based on an AI interpretation of Maria TS's poetry

My guiding light

(Verse 1) 
Summer breeze, your smile hit me, memories flooded my soul
Back to scraped knees, a love story time couldn't control 
Tiny fingers, holding tight, a love that burned ever bright 
Lullabies, childhood fights, we held on with all our might

(Chorus) 
Whirlwind ride, years fly by, chasing dreams with laughter in our eyes 
Dusty fields, hand in hand, a tapestry across the land 
Myths and stories, did we weave, a love we both believe

(Verse 2) 
Fairy tales on the breeze, promises whispered low 
But there you were, twirling free, just like the dreams I used to know 
Joyous laugh, a melody, echoing the wish in my heart 
For happiness, my darling, right from the very start

(Chorus) 
Whirlwind ride, years fly by, chasing dreams with laughter in our eyes 
Dusty fields, hand in hand, a tapestry across the land 
Myths and stories, we did weave, a love we both believe

(Bridge) 
Seasons change, the years may fly, but our love will never die 
Burning bright beneath the sky, a fire that soars ever high
Let the laughter fill the air, a song just for you and me 
Forever young, without a care, in this love eternally

(Chorus) 
Whirlwind ride, years fly by, chasing dreams with laughter in our eyes 
Dusty fields, hand in hand, a tapestry across the land 
Myths and stories, we did weave, a love we both believe

Chasing Dreams

(Verse 1)
Fifteen springs ago, I stretched tall and proud
A row of iris siblings, a vibrant purple cloud
Stood shoulder to shoulder, drinkin' in the sun
Our petals like velvet, a glorious begun

(Chorus)
But time, that sly thief, it don't care a lick
The garden's grown wild, our patch feelin' thick
Newcomers pushin' in, roses climbin' high
Stealin' our sunshine, reachin' for the sky

(Verse 2)
The hollyhocks flaunt their leaves, castin' shade so deep
Where butterflies once danced, shadows now creep
My petals, once rich, are faded and thin
A whisper of color where brilliance had been

(Chorus)
The world moves on, the garden rearranged
Those vibrant springs, a memory estranged
But I hold on tight, to the light that remains
A flicker of purple in the sun's gentle rains

Iris Blues

(Verse 1)
Hallways filled with lockers, slamming shut with every chime
Teenage symphony of clanging, marking the passage of time
But through the noise, a vision, eyes that sparkled like the sea
A smile that held the summer sun, a secret love for you and me

(Chorus)
Forty years, a lifetime passed, a chance encounter's gentle hand
A story whispered on the breeze, a love we never dared command
Greece and Central Europe, miles that stretched across the map
But in your eyes, I saw the girl, the one who held my heart in thrall

(Verse 2)
Decades spun their tales of lives, children, families complete
The thread of you, a memory, a whisper bittersweet
One phone call, a tentative bridge, built on stories old and new
Friendship bloomed, a tender flame, rekindled just for me and you

(Verse 3)
Aegean shores, a paradise, painted in Cycladic blue
Sun-drenched days and moonlit nights, a love that felt eternally true
Summers stolen, precious gems, hidden from the world's cold gaze
A love that bloomed in silver threads, defying time in childhood's haze

(Chorus)
Forty years, a lifetime passed, a chance encounter's gentle hand
A story whispered on the breeze, a love we never dared command
Greece and Central Europe, miles that stretched across the map
But in your eyes, I saw the girl, the one who held my heart in thrall

(Verse 4)
Seventy years, a weight we share, a fear that lingers in the air
Of stolen moments, precious few, and goodbyes we can't bear
But still we hold on, hearts entwined, across the miles that intervene
A love that found its second chance, a bittersweet, eternal scene

(outro)
Wrinkled hands, a love unnamed
Each kiss defies the fading flame
Though miles may stretch, our love's unbound
Forever etched, in hearts profound

Aegean love story

(Verse 1)
The mornin' sun used to paint the Liffey gold, fields of green, a story yet untold
But the day the rain lashed, dark and cold, me world went black, a story left unfold

(Verse 2)
St. James' halls, stark and white, echoed whispers in the dim Dublin night
Then one day, a voice, warm and bright, pierced through the gloom, a beacon in the night

(Chorus)
He spoke of laughter, yarns untold, painted pictures with words of purest gold
A gentle touch, a heart so bold, rekindled hope, a story to unfold

(Bridge)
He said, "Yer eyes may not see the day, but the beauty's there, another way
With a listenin' heart, we'll find our way, a love so strong, to chase the dark away"

(Chorus)
His love, a sunrise, chasin' the cold, a future bloomin', a story to unfold
He became me sight, brave and bold, in his embrace, me spirit takes hold

(Outro)
Though darkness lingers, I'm not alone, in his love's embrace, I've found a home
No longer blind, me heart has flown, a love story, beautifully unknown

Lament of the Liffey

(Verse 1)
Rose and peony, in a vase they lay
Dreaming of sunshine, on a brighter day
Rose was red and thorny, proud and bold
Peony pink and fluffy, with a heart of gold

(Chorus)
They longed to be outside, where the wild things grow
But they were stuck together, in a florist's show

(Verse 2)
One day a little girl, with hair of brown
Picked out the rose and peony, from the flower crown
She skipped and giggled, as she held them tight
Rose and peony knew, their future was bright

(Chorus)
They weren't stuck anymore, they were finally free
To bloom and grow and blossom, for the world to see

(Bridge)
The rose and peony, were planted in the ground
Where the sun shone warm, and the rain poured down
They stretched their stems towards the sky so blue
Happy to be growing, me and you

(Chorus)
Rose bloomed red and thorny, peony pink and bold
Together in the garden, a story to be told (bis)

Petals of Love

Based on a poem (in Greek) by author Maria TOLOUDI.

Verse 1:
 I begged the night to grant my plea  
To let your body be felt by me  
But feared that touching your luminous skin
 Would make the darkness within me rescind 
 Your radiant beauty too bright to allow 
The ugliness of this world to endow

Chorus: 
Tired of waiting, to dreams I'd return  
Their friendly embrace I yearned to earn  
Bodies entwined in heart's tender shape 
 Souls and flesh converged, no bounds to break

Verse 2:
 My soul took flight to calm windless shores 
 Pleading with dreams to seal those doors 
 How naive was I to trust their lies  
Just a nude form before me lies 
Counting night's sounds as bitter truth bloomed
 Spring had arrived, though I was consumed

Chorus: 
Tired of waiting, to dreams I'd return  
Their friendly embrace I yearned to earn  
Bodies entwined in heart's tender shape 
 Souls and flesh converged, no bounds to break

Bridge:  
Hopes and desires, an endless dance 
 Leaving the waking world askance  
Will dreams prove truer than reality?  
Or will I awake to crude actuality?

Chorus: 
Tired of waiting, to dreams I'd return  
Their friendly embrace I yearned to earn  
Bodies entwined in heart's tender shape 
 Souls and flesh converged, no bounds to break
(bis)

Tired of Waiting

Lyrics derived from a C.Cavafy poem

[verse 1]
And if you can’t shape your life,
The way you dream it in your mind,
Hold on tight, don’t let it fade,
Find the peace that you can find.

[verse 2]
In a world that’s loud and bright,
Where the chatter never ends,
Take a step back, hold on tight,
Let your heart be your best friend.

[Chorus]
Try not to degrade it,
Don’t let it slip away,
From the daily silliness,
Find your own way to play.
Keep your spirit shining,
Don’t let it hang around,
In the noise of the world,
You can still be profound.

[verse 3]
Too much talk, too much show,
Dragging dreams through crowded halls,
In the rush, we lose our glow,
Let your silence break the walls.

[Chorus]
Try not to degrade it,
Don’t let it slip away,
From the daily silliness,
Find your own way to play.
Keep your spirit shining,
Don’t let it hang around,
In the noise of the world,
You can still be profound.

[Bridge]
So when the parties call your name,
And the laughter fills the air,
Oh yeah I know, remember what you’re fighting for,
Find the beauty in the rare.

[Chorus]
Try not to degrade it,
Don’t let it slip away,
From the daily silliness,
Find your own way to play.
Keep your spirit shining,
Don’t let it hang around,
In the noise of the world,
You can still be profound.

[Outro]
And if you can’t shape your life,
At least hold on to your truth,
In the quiet, find your light,
Let your heart be your own proof.

Hold on tight

Lyrics based on a Yiannis Ritsos poem

[Verse 1]
In the twilight, the moonlight glows,
Stumbling softly where the willow grows.
A whisper dances through the leaves,
As children gather, their hearts believe.

[Chorus]
Oh, golden hands, shining bright,
Playing with the moon all night.
In the meadow, laughter sings,
Leaving little moons on the earth like wings.

[Verse 2]
Through the grass, they run and play,
Chubby fingers chase the stars away.
In the dark, their secrets bloom,
While the world sleeps, they light the room.

[Chorus]
Oh, golden hands, shining bright,
Playing with the moon all night.
In the meadow, laughter sings,
Leaving little moons on the earth like wings.

[Bridge]
But the grown-ups, wise and old,
Don’t see the magic, don’t see the gold.
Only mothers, with knowing eyes,
Feel the wonder, hear the sighs.

[Verse 3]
So they hide their treasures, soft and sweet,
In empty pockets, their secret retreat.
Fearing the scold, they keep it near,
The joy of the night, forever clear.

[Chorus]
Oh, golden hands, shining bright,
Playing with the moon all night.
In the meadow, laughter sings,
Leaving little moons on the earth like wings.

[Outro]
So let them play, let them dream,
In the moonlight's gentle gleam.
For in their hearts, the magic stays,
In golden hands...

Golden hands

A Perplexity lyrics interpretation of the Bukowski poem "Roll the Dice"

[Verse 1]
If you’re gonna try, then give it your all,
Don’t start if you’re scared of the fall.
It’s a wild ride, it could take your mind,
Days without food, you’re lost in the grind.

[Chorus]
It could mean freezing on a park bench,
Or facing the world with a heart that’s drenched.
It could lead to laughter, or the sting of a tear,
But every once in a while, it could bring you near.
To everything, to everything in the world.

[Verse 2]
It could mean jail, or a heart full of pride,
Mockery’s shadow, but you’ve got to decide.
It could mean poverty, or a chance to be free,
Falling in love, but losing the key.

[Chorus]
It could mean despair, or madness in the night,
Loneliness creeping, but you’re ready to fight.
It could mean rejection, or a bond that’s true,
But every once in a while, it could lead you through.
To everything, to everything in the world.

[Bridge]
It could mean betrayal, or standing alone,
Laughing with friends, or a heart made of stone.
It could mean failure, or a chance to rise,
But every once in a while, you’ll find the prize.

[Chorus]
It could mean everything, or it could mean none,
But the journey’s the treasure, so go on and run.
It could mean everything, or it could mean pain,
But every once in a while, it’s worth all the gain.
To everything, to everything in the world.

[Outro]
So if you’re gonna try, don’t hold back your heart,
Embrace all the risks, it’s a beautiful art.
It could mean everything, or it could mean nothing,
But every once in a while, it’s the spark that keeps you loving.
To everything, to everything in the world.

Everything in the world

Orchids of freedom

(Verse 1)
Orchids bloomed in a secret light,
Veins of beauty stretched through the night.
Guardians came, tried to hold it down,
But the orchids rose, wore their crown.

(Chorus)
Oh, the orchids whisper, soft and sweet,
Spreadin’ their pink where the heartbeats meet.
A scent of freedom fills the air,
Sayin’, “We’re here, untouched, beyond despair.”

(Verse 2)
The keepers froze when they saw them sway,
Boundless pink pushed the dark away.
It climbed the walls, broke every chain,
A silent song in every vein.

(Chorus)
Oh, the orchids whisper, soft and sweet,
Spreadin’ their pink where the heartbeats meet.
A scent of freedom fills the air,
Sayin’, “We’re here, untouched, beyond despair.”

(Bridge)
Beneath their bloom lies a quiet flame,
A whispered truth, no need for shame.
They spoke to the wind, they spoke to the soul,
“I exist to make this spirit whole.”

(Outro)
Let the orchids rise, let their fragrance stay,
Feel their colors chase the gray.
The pink spreads wide, free as the breeze,
Whisperin’ life through the endless seas.

Orchids of freedom

(Verse 1)
They tell me, “Understand their view,
No matter how it don’t ring true.
Outdated, foolish, or just plain wrong,
Gotta smile and play along.”
(Chorus)
Oh, age ain’t no crime, but it cuts like a knife,
When you’ve thrown away the gift of life.
Deliberate waste, it haunts the air,
So many souls lost to despair.
(Verse 2)
I’m told to hide what I believe,
To soothe the fear they won’t relieve.
But whose fault is their empty gaze,
The blurred-out years, the broken days?
(Bridge)
Fear on fear, it traps us all,
Makes us small when we could stand tall.
But I can’t bear to play that game,
Watching life burn out in shame.
(Chorus)
Oh, age ain’t no crime, but it cuts like a knife,
When you’ve thrown away the gift of life.
Deliberate waste, it haunts the air,
So many souls lost to despair.
(Outro)
So don’t ask me to close my eyes,
To bow my head, to swallow lies.
Age is no crime, but the truth won’t fade:
The shame’s in the life that was never made.

Longing for connection

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