GOTTA TAKE A CHANCE TO BE FREE

Black Astronaut Records-Leaders ft. Rhea

This is another song among many that was entirely inspired by my dear friend @DJShAnkAri, who sent me some powerful texts about men and women, Mars and Venus, the Sun and the Moon, and how all of those energies shape our lives. 

What struck me in our conversation was the idea that the universe itself doesn’t treat these forces symmetrically — Mars and Venus, Sun and Moon — they’re not equal, but complementary. And somewhere along the way, society twisted that balance. Feminism, education, work, money, media — all these forces have changed the way families, children, and relationships grow. The home that used to raise us has been replaced in many ways by systems and screens, and the question remains: who’s really shaping the next generation? 

This song isn’t about attacking or blaming, it’s about reflecting. It’s about looking at the way we’ve lost rhythm between masculine and feminine, and how that imbalance affects every part of our world. It’s melancholic, almost mournful at times, but it also carries a thread of hope — that we can remember collaboration, not competition, is what was always meant. 

In essence, it’s a song about cosmic truths and earthly consequences, sparked by one late-night conversation with ShAnkAri who saw right through the illusion.


LYRICS: 

[Intro]
We all got stars in our ancient skies...
But someone redrew the map —
and left us looking for home.

[Verse 1]
We all got Mars, we all got Venus
But they don’t play fair — not between us
Sun stands still, Moon pulls tides
But they flipped the script, split the sides

They sold us power dressed in chains
Painted freedom on paper planes
And now we fly but never land
No roots, no touch, no guiding hand

[Pre-Chorus]
They said we’re equal, they said we’re the same
But sameness don’t ease the flame
They broke the circle and called it a plan
But forgot what it means to be woman… or man

[Chorus]
Who raised the sky if not the Moon?
Who held the day while men chased noon?
It’s not about chains or being above —
It’s about rhythm, respect, and love
You can’t trade soul for salary
And call that being free

[Verse 2]
Venus used to whisper in garden shade
Now she clocks in, wears heels she hates
Mars still rages, unchecked and proud
While little boys drown in a faceless crowd

No mama home, no hand to hold
Just a system cold and stories sold
The kid learns fast not to cry or care
Just stand in line, say the right prayer

[Pre-Chorus]
They called it progress — a brighter day
But they dimmed the stars along the way
And now the child trusts the screen
More than love, more than dream

[Chorus]
Who raised the sky if not the Moon?
Who held the day while men chased noon?
It’s not about chains or being above —
It’s about rhythm, respect, and love
You can’t trade soul for salary
And call that being free

[Verse 3]
Feminism in a banker’s breath
Used to sell the myth of depth
They said "empower," but meant "extract"
Took our womb, sold it back

Took the hearth, called it small
Built a tower and watched us fall
And now girlhood’s a brand, a race
Worn-out dreams on a made-up face

[Bridge]
Olympe wrote with a bleeding pen
But who rewrites the truth again?
De Beauvoir saw fire in the cage
But who profits now from that rage?
It’s not a war — it's conversation
Not control, but co-creation

[Chorus]
Who raised the sky if not the Moon?
Who held the day while men chased noon?
It’s not about chains or being above —
It’s about rhythm, respect, and love
You can’t trade soul for salary
And call that being free

[Final Chorus]
Who raised the sky if not the Moon?
Who sang the stars their mother’s tune?
It’s not a fight — it’s symphony
We need her roots, not just her wings

[Outro]
Sun and Moon… Mars and Venus…
They were never enemies — just dancers.
But we sold the rhythm for reason...
And now we’re all out of time.

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ABOUT

This track has been on the back burner for a (very!) long time and started out as an outline composition in support of a short film, about a reincarnated witch.   As it turned out the film didn’t happen, but the song continued to evolve, and somewhere along the way got renamed to Selene!

It’s a song about two women, separated across time, and could follow several different themes: haunting, possession, reincarnation or perhaps love.. I'll leave you to decide..It touches on separation and isolation, the power of connections and perhaps a life rebuilt, for both the songs characters.

I’ve been very fortunate to be ably assisted in creating this track, by two fantastic pro musicians; Glenn Welman, on drums, and an absolute POWERHOUSE soprano vocal performance from Marion Schneider (Mioune) Without their talent, innovation and, in Marion’s case, a ton of advice, Selene would not be the track it is!  Thanks should also go to Joseph, at JREL Music Studio, Oklahoma City, whose mastering skills put the finishing touches to a track that I really am pleased with!  Thanks a million guys! 

Selene, Music and Lyrics:   Goff Johnson
Drums: Glenn Welman
Vocals: Marion Schneider (Mioune) 

Lyrics

Verse 1: woman

In the quiet of the night,
Something stirs the wind
The silence isn’t right, I don’t know where
There’s some-thing lost inside,
 
Verse 2: Ghost 

I was a sigh behind the moon
A darker shade of night
A story ended far too soon, and far from sight 
But longing for the light 
 
Pre-Chorus: woman

I’m filled with questions with no answers
A masquerade without a dancer
 
Chorus: Ghost

Reach through the night — awake within my dream
Reach for the light
 
Verse 3 (duet)

There’s a truth to be revealed
Through shadows and through time
Throughout the counting of the years 
Our stories will entwine
You’ll be my voice, I’ll be your flame  

Pre-chorus 2 : both

The veil is torn, all doubts are gone
our souls are joined, our names are one
 
Chorus: both 

Reach through the night — awake within my dream
Reach for the light 
 
Middle Section : Ghost  

I thought I’d never be complete
A will without a form
You’re the spell I couldn’t speak
I’m the storm you’ve always worn 
                      
Final Chorus: both

Reach through the night — awake within my dream
Reach for the light 
 
Outro Chorus (quiet reprise)

Tonight — wake within my dream (ghost)
Reach for the light (woman)

Selene

Para escuchar la versión con Martin T. https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/38d62a4e-91a8-4674-a020-cef7f1475ce4
Para escuchar la versión instrumental  https://soundcloud.com/juan-fco-bueno/primeros-pasos

PRIMEROS PASOS

Un tambaleo y tus ojitos son
unos luceros buscando protección
y también un mundo bajo tus pies.

Manitas altas y un nuevo tropezón
en una danza sin red y sin guión
que te da suelo y cielo a la vez.

Estribillo

Primeros pasos para mi sol
tu primavera, tu despertar
allí estaré si quiero verte brillar.

Primeros pasos ¡qué ilusión!
si tienes dudas vigilaré
me ocuparé de mantenerte en pie.

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Te caes, ríes y vuelves a empezar
en cada paso se ve la decisión
de seguir con valor y tesón.

Estribillo

Primeros pasos, pura ternura,
así comienza la gran aventura…

FIRST STEPS

A wobble and your little eyes are
stars seeking protection
and also a world beneath your feet.

High hands and a new stumble
in a dance without a net and without a script
that gives you ground and sky at the same time.

Chorus

First steps for my sun
your spring, your awakening
I'll be there if I want to see you shine.

First steps, what an illusion!
if you have doubts, I'll watch
and I'll make sure you stay on your feet.

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You fall, laugh, and start again
in every step you see the decision
to continue with courage and determination.

Chorus

First steps, pure tenderness,
thus begins the great adventure...

Primeros pasos AC

I put all my singles into one album. Most are very rough, but oh well.

Song Descriptions:

TATTOOS ON YOUR ARM:   This songs is about the NOTORIOUS SAMMY CHILL. In school we used to draw on our hands during class (hence the name). He eventually left the school, so this is an ode to him lwk.

BEAUTFUL BLONDE:   This one is another ode to someone from the early days at school. She's pretty much your basic white girl. Blonde hair, Blue Eyes, Caucasian, yk.

TRYING TO WRITE:   And another one about a white female tsk tsk. Although, this one writes, which is why I named the song that. It also was a running joke that she was a "cute girly pop"...

CRAZY HAIR:   This ones about a caffeine addicted girl with "crazy hair". She Also gave me relationship advice, but it wasn't the best. 

WHEN HES DOWN:   Is about this girl and this other guy who kind of have a relationship (sorta).

LITTLE BOY: is about the one and only KOLBEEEEE (the younger brother of the "crazy hair" girl). This song was done in a kind of ambient/thoughtful faze of my song writing. I was also super inspired by the song Saturday Love by Maxo.

LATE BLOOMER:   This song is about the short friend (ironic, because he's now taller then me now). 

ENDED WITH SOME CHORDS:   This song has meaning :') Its about a trip me and some friends wanna take. We'd rent a van, blast music, and if Manny acts up, we'll tie him to a kite.

YOUR MIND:   This one (which used to have a rap in the beginning that was the CORNIEST THING EVER) is a reply track to Sammy Chills Track "Chill Guy". The end sample in the end is Sammy Chills song. After this song we had some back-and-forth artist "beef" hehe.

ITS ALL OVER:   AND FINALLY, SAMMY CHILL FEATURES FOR THE FIRST TIME!!! this song ended the so called "beef". we never really had beef, it was kind of more just for fun. The ending is when I recorded Sammy Chill giving his notorious mouth trumpet solo.

And that's it folks, enjoy the album. It may be choppy, but its got character to it (hehe).

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