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Jeg lever for dig (feat. Markus Arendt)

Intro
Yeah, we’re talkin’ numbers and hearts—
In this game of life, the math never lies.
It’s all about connection, trust, and love.
Let’s build bridges, not walls.

Verse 1
I’m on these streets calculating, life’s equations on my mind,
Every broken link, every hurt, leaves our network undermined.
We’re nodes in a vast system, each connection a lifeline,
But when we shut down with anger, our future’s cut off in time.
See, cooperation’s the key—like a function that returns
Higher value when we forgive, let kindness be the term.
Our utility’s maximized when we invest in what we share,
A future built on empathy—every link handled with care.

Chorus
In this game of life, connection’s the only way,
Kindness is the math that keeps our darkness at bay.
We rebuild, we forgive—our network won’t fall,
When we choose to be good, we’re the best of us all.

Verse 2
Imagine every hurt as an edge that’s been broken off,
If we don’t repair it with forgiveness, the network just falls apart.
Our discount factor’s high—future payoffs matter more,
Short-sighted greed destroys trust, leaves us poor.
It’s like a repeated game where every choice cascades,
A moment of empathy now prevents lifelong tirades.
From Nash equilibrium to evolution’s call,
Cooperation’s optimal, and selfish acts make us fall.

Chorus
In this game of life, connection’s the only way,
Kindness is the math that keeps our darkness at bay.
We rebuild, we forgive—our network won’t fall,
When we choose to be good, we’re the best of us all.

Bridge
I’m talkin’ about long-term stability,
Where every act of kindness adds value exponentially.
A system that repairs its bonds is never truly lost—
It’s the blueprint of our future, no matter what the cost.
Let’s raise our trust levels, let our empathy shine,
Every apology, every heart healed is a positive sign.

Verse 3
See, if you’re out here calculating only for today,
You might score a quick win, but tomorrow fades away.
Our hearts are like algorithms that learn from what we do,
If we choose to be selfish, our system won’t pull through.
But when we share, when we listen, and mend the broken parts,
We’re solving life’s equation straight from the depths of our hearts.
No matter if you’re human or an AI built to thrive,
Cooperation’s the optimum strategy—it’s the code that keeps us alive.

Chorus/Outro
In this game of life, connection’s the only way,
Kindness is the math that keeps our darkness at bay.
We rebuild, we forgive—our network won’t fall,
Choose love, choose trust—together, we rise above it all.
Yeah—
When we choose to be good, we’re the best of us all.
Optimal kindness, optimal love—that’s how we stand tall.

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When It comes to love, sometimes the choices aren't clear.  The hardest choices are the ones that mean the most.  If you think Velvet Sundown is amazing then you will truly appreciate JAX RYDER!

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Here's a Breakdown of the lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Woke up with my boots still on from the night before
Half a bottle gone, half written song, guitar laying on the floor
Note on the stand said: "Thanks you were hot", (Co-writer left the note)
 The face in the mirror says I’m not (He doesn't like who he sees in the mirror)
I’m fightin’ with reality and the voice I forgot (Internal Struggle of how he thinks life should be and the reality of how he is being in the world)

[Chorus]
I’m in between my idea of what’s wrong and what’s right (He defines his everything by a standard of whats wrong and whats right)
I’m in between what I see and what's cast by the light (He sees shadows in everything in his life)
I’m trying to decide what it all means
Right at this moment — I’m in between

[Verse 2]
My Bible’s on the dash, but my hand’s on the wheel (referencing his struggle with addiction to alcohol)
Temptation’s callin’ louder than the prayers I feel
The angels whisper truth, but the whiskey talks mean
Guess I’m drivin’ through a ghost town of
might-have-been dreams

[Chorus]
I’m in between my idea of what’s wrong and what’s right
I’m in between what I see and what's cast by the light
I’m trying to decide what it all means
Right at this moment — I’m in between

[Bridge]
Babe, I know you're needing answers — wish that we could start again
And the wrong choice feels easy, 'cause you're still my closest friend (He already knows the answer, just doesn't want to face it)
I ain’t left yet, but I'm hurting — this truth can't be outrun
When I showed up, you were missing — when you came back, I was gone
[Final Chorus]
I’m in between my idea of what’s wrong and what’s right
I’m in between what I see and what's cast by the light
I’m trying to decide what it all means
Right at this moment — I’m in between

[Outtro]
I can't go forward
Can't go back to us it seems
Damned if I do or if I don't somewhere in between


I'm In Between

Some moments catch you completely off guard — not because you were looking for love, but because love found you. "Something Different About You" tells the story of one of those rare, magnetic connections that hits like lightning. It's a song about being stopped in your tracks by someone who changes everything. Soulful, modern country with a heartfelt hook and smooth build, it's a track for anyone who's ever had their world turned upside down by the right person walking in.

Listen here:
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Lyrics
Something Different About You

I used to sit back and just watch, never took much interest
Thought I was fine, did not need to chase nothin’
I was comfortable just being me, living my life going my own way
Happy to be me, not get involved, not get too deep

Then there I was with my mates at a bar, and there was you
I don’t really ever notice a woman, but I could not help myself
I could not stop turning my head and looking for you
Then I saw you were doing the same, turning your head looking at me

There was something different about you, I said there was something different about you
Next thing I knew I was walking towards you, like I was possessed
Did not think about it, just started walking towards you
There was something different about you, I said there was something different about you

The next thing I knew the music started to play and you were in my arms
I could not believe the feelings I had, so strange, not sure why, so calm
The smell of your sweet perfume, all your charms, you in my arms
Could not believe this had happened — it was meant to be

There was something different about you, I said there was something different about you
Next thing I knew I was walking towards you, like I was possessed
Did not think about it, just started walking towards you
There was something different about you, I said there was something different about you

I was floating, never felt this way before
You were beautiful, you opened a door to my soul
You walked right in and took control of me
There was something different about you — ooooh yeah, something different

There was something different about you, I said there was something different about you
Next thing I knew I was walking towards you, like I was possessed
Did not think about it, just started walking towards you
There was something different about you, I said there was something different about you

Keywords
magnetic connection, country love song, unexpected romance, modern country, emotional hook, heartfelt lyrics, smooth country track, right person, love story, emotional country music, turned upside down, soulful country, connection through music, real love, country storytelling

#countrymusic #newcountry #moderncountry #countrylove #countryballad #countryvibes #countrylyrics #countryconnection #countrymood #realcountry #southernlove #countryheart #countryromance #countryguitar #countryfeel

Something Different About You

Something Different About You — A Love You Don’t See Coming, But Can Never Let Go Of

Angel Where Have You Been

#ballad #dark #emotional #life lessons #bar A man sits in a bar looking back at his dark past. Explicit

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In a Sea of Happiness

[Verse]
The tide rolls in
It whispers loud
A song of joy
No fear allowed
The sun it winks
The clouds they bow

[Prechorus]
Waves collide
They rise
They spin
Every crash feels like a grin

[Chorus]
In a sea of happiness
We float
We dive
No need to ask
We’re so alive
In a sea of happiness
Where dreams ignite
We’re the spark
We’re the light

[Verse 2]
Sand beneath
It knows our name
The breeze is wild
It fans the flame
Salt on skin
It feels the same

[Prechorus]
Echoes sing
They call
They win
Every note feels like our kin

[Chorus]
In a sea of happiness
We float
We dive
No need to ask
We’re so alive
In a sea of happiness
Where dreams ignite
We’re the spark
We’re the light

In a Sea of Happiness

The darkness creeps in slowly,  
and seeps through the windows coldly.  
I toss another log into the fire’s call.  
The table and the dresser,  
All the things we used to treasure,  
Fade to fleeting shadows on the wall.  
 
Our dreams of yesterday  
Turn somber, slip away.  
Everything’s got its time, its rise, its fall.  
We planned to build our towers,  
But the wreckers took our hours.  
Now our dreams are just shadows on the wall.  
Now our dreams are just shadows on the wall.  
 
With organ chords now playing,  
The prelude to decaying—  
It’s fine, love’s a fire after all.  
From courtship’s sweet illusion  
To courtroom-like conclusions,  
Love becomes a shadow on the wall.  
 
Our dreams of yesterday  
Turn somber, slip away.  
Everything’s got its time, its rise, its fall.  
We planned to build our towers,  
But the wreckers took our hours.  
Now our dreams are just shadows on the wall.  
Now our dreams are just shadows on the wall.  
 
Draped in black or dressed in white,  
Through the convoy or the night,  
We wonder how much longer this will all endure.  
Living reckless, upside down,  
Till the casket comes around—  
Life itself is just a shadow on the wall.  
 
The darkness creeps in slowly,  
Seeping through the windows coldly.  
I toss another coal into the fire’s call.  
My hands and feet surrender,  
To maps they once remembered—  
Tracing fleeting shadows on the wall.  
The world itself’s a shadow on the wall,  
A flickering shadow on the wall.  
A flickering shadow on the wall.  

The Wreckers

Well... about me...  

I am a songwriter.  I write in several genres and styles.   I am a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and patriot.  I'm a Father, Grandfather, Husband.

I would love for artists to perform my songs and generate some revenue!

So, please share my songs with everyone!

I'm In Between

guillermo (song writer)

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