A song from Kiltro's album "Creatures of Habit".

This song does not belong to me.

Kiltro - Curicó

Engineered by Paul Allen

Banjo: Josef Berger
Guitar/Vocals: Luke Levenson
Mandolin: Marc Greenspon
Fiddle: Seamus Guy
Bass: Susannah Armstrong

Waiting For Death - Candle Kid

INSPIRED BY STING?   What?  Check out my jazz song inspired by Sting being sued by his band mates for "Every Breath You Take". This deep, jazz-infused track dives into the eternal struggle between money and meaning. Smooth rhythms and reflective lyrics remind us that when survival is at stake, money matters—but once our needs are met, greatness is defined by the choices we make, not the cash we hold.

💫 “Step up—don’t let money buy your fate.
Money won’t save us, can’t make us whole—
Step up, or we’ll lose our soul.” 💫

Vibe: Late-night jazz club meets modern philosophy.
Theme: Balance, integrity, and the courage to rise above greed.
Perfect For: Soul-searching, smoky lounge moods, and anyone chasing greatness beyond the dollar.

LYRICS

Cold nights empty pockets
Still the dream burns bright
When the cupboard’s bare
Every coin feels like light
But once the bills are covered
Once the hunger fades away
It ain’t the dollar’s measure
It’s the choices that we make

Shadows whisper deals in the dark
But a true heart cuts through the haze
Fortunes rise but the soul can fall
Choose the higher road today

Step up
(Don’t let money buy your fate)
Step up
(Before it’s all too late)
Money won’t save us can’t make us whole
(Step up)
Or we’ll lose our soul

I’ve seen kings with empty laughter
And beggars who sang the truth
I’ve seen silver chains on wrists
That once held love in youth
The balance is a tightrope
Between giving and the greed
Greatness is the moment
We choose more than what we need

The band keeps playing, time won’t wait
The choices echo loud and long
What’s the worth of all the gold you hold
If you can’t find where you belong

Step up
(Don’t let money buy your fate)
Step up
(Before it’s all too late)
Money won’t save us can’t make us whole
(Step up)
Or we’ll lose our soul

Money’s a mirror but it’s not the face
Greatness comes when you step into grace
No vault can hold the weight of love
It’s the human touch 
We’re dreaming of...

Step up
(Don’t let money buy your fate)
Step up
(Before it’s all too late)
Money won’t save us can’t make us whole
(Step up)
Or we’ll lose our soul
Step up 
Oh yeah
Step up 

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Written and Performed by Johnny Punish
Produced by Punish Studios
Enhanced by AI

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