Unanswered

This song was originally written as an acoustic track with just piano and vocals, and has been through multiple levels of feedback to reach its current stage. I have tried to approach overcoming isolation and depression in a way that is generally relatable, and to build to an optimistic conclusion. It's in Db Major, which is the musical equivalent of someone putting on a happy face.

Lyrics:

Did you ever feel that the world's not listening
Did you ever feel that the world just don't care
Did you catch a glimpse of the sky made of diamonds
Did you look again and it wasn't there

When you see through the illusion
And you break through your confusion
You can find the truth in your heart
You can heal as your world falls apart

Did you ever think that you were a loser
Did you ever think that you didn't belong
Did you hear the song in the colors of the rainbow
Did you look again and it was gone

When you see through the illusion
And you break through your confusion
You can find the truth in your heart
You can heal as your world falls apart

You're not the only one that's hurting
You're not alone in your pain
You can find solace in remembering 
That rainbows only follow rain


When you see through the illusion
And you break through your confusion
You can find the truth in your heart
You can heal your world and not fall apart

Yes, you can heal your world and not fall apart

The Illusion

Hailstones
You said You said You said what’s better left unsaid
You said You said You said what’s better left for dead
stop breathing life into what we’re trying to forget
stop breathing life into what we’re trying to forget

Let’s make the present moment last
what’s in the future will soon be in the past
So put away those ugly clogs
I want to see you in your fancy fluevogs
Put on that slinky cocktail dress
Forget the laundry and the kitchen mess
Let’s pretend we’re having fun

Let’s pretend we’re having fun
Let’s pretend we’re having fun
It doesn’t matter if its all a ruse
Just pretend we’re having fun until it’s true

They said there’d be tornados
Hailstones as big as your fist
Let’s make the present moment last
What’s in the future will soon be in the past
So let’s pretend we’re having fun 

Let’s pretend we’re having fun
Let’s pretend we’re having fun
We’ll pretend we’re having fun
Just pretend we’re having fun until it’s true

Hailstones

*slow dancing with wolves
*I found one who howls only in Db and a pack  who howl  exclusively  in F and 
  put this together for them 
* no autotune !

Midnight

When He Can

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BURDEN#999

[Intro]
You stood there with a ring and a promise
But time’s revealed the cracks inside your charm
You said you'd build her up with kindness
Now all I see is harm

[Verse 1]
You're drinking more than talking these days
And your words come sharp like razor blades
You raise your voice, and the kids all scatter
Like paper boats lost in a gale
You blame her for the life you wasted
While you're the one who walked away
From the man you swore you'd be
Back on that wedding day

[Chorus]
I'm disappointed, can’t you see?
You're not the man I hoped you’d be
You’re breaking hearts instead of chains
And pouring liquor on the flames
I see the wreckage, hear the cries
I wipe the tears from children’s eyes
You point at them, when it’s your soul that’s stained
Son… I’m just so disappointed

[Verse 2]
While your world’s falling in tatters
You treat her love like it's disposable
You treat your kids like they’re to blame
But I see through the smoke and whiskey
You're just drowning out your name

[Chorus]
I'm disappointed, can’t you see?
You're not the man I hoped you’d be
You’re breaking hearts instead of chains
And pouring liquor on the flames
I see the wreckage, hear the cries
I wipe the tears from children’s eyes
You point at them, when it’s your soul that’s stained
Son… I’m just so disappointed

[Bridge]
I gave you trust, I gave you time
I gave you room to change your mind
But now I stand here on this line
Between protector and goodbye

[Chorus – Final]
Yes, I’m disappointed, this cuts deep
You traded vows for nights of sleep
You left the mess for them to clean
You crushed their joy, you stole her dream
And if you ever want it back
You better fight, and change your track
But if you don’t… don’t leave it disjointed
Just know... I’ll always be disappointed

[Outro]
You still got time… to make it right
But tonight... I sleep with the porch light
Burning for them, not for you
You know what you need to do

Disappointed

Short Time Whisper

Hey, liebe Freundinnen und Freunde! 🌍🎶
Vor einem Jahr habe ich „Still Holding On“ geschrieben! Der Song handelt von meinem Alltag als Redakteur, der zwischen positiven Projekten, schweren Nachrichten und dem ständigen Versuch, Licht in eine oft dunkle Welt zu bringen, hin- und hergerissen ist. 🎤✨
Dieser Song ist nicht nur ein musikalischer Einblick in meine Arbeit und Gedankenwelt, sondern auch ein Ruf an all jene, die manchmal zweifeln, aber trotzdem weitermachen. Es geht um die Frage, ob wir Idealisten oder Träumer sind – und darum, trotzdem an das Gute zu glauben.
Schaut euch auch das Video (erstellt mit Unterstützung von canva.com) an und lasst uns gemeinsam ein Zeichen setzen, dass Hoffnung nicht umsonst ist! 🙌🌟 - Alles Liebe, Gert (Video erstellt mit Unterstützung von canva.com)

Hey, dear friends! 🌍🎶
A year ago, I wrote “Still Holding On”! The song is about my everyday life as an editor, torn between positive projects, difficult news, and the constant attempt to bring light into an often dark world. 🎤✨
This song is not only a musical insight into my work and thoughts, but also a call to all those who sometimes doubt but still carry on. It's about whether we are idealists or dreamers – and about believing in the good anyway.
Check out the video (created with the support of canva.com) and let's send a message together that hope is not in vain! 🙌🌟 - All my love, Gert


Still Holding On"
[Verse 1]
Every morning, I log in and start my day,
Emails flowing in, like waves in the bay.
Some talk of kindness, people standing tall,
Raising up their voices for the ones who fall.
But then the world gets heavy, it’s hard to stay blind,
Stories of hunger, war, and broken minds.
I’m just trying to keep the light alive,
But in a storm like this, can hope survive?

[Pre-Chorus]
In between the headlines and the endless streams,
I wonder if I’m chasing distant dreams…

[Chorus]
Am I an idealist, am I a dreamer,
Or just out of touch with the world I’m in?
Still, I’m holding on, reaching out for something cleaner,
Believing that love can somehow win.
If I can plant a seed, if I can light a spark,
Maybe we’ll find hope even in the dark.
Am I an idealist, am I a dreamer,
Or just out of touch with the world I’m in?

[Verse 2]
In between the songs and the videos I play,
Messages for change come my way.
Artists making music, churches making plans,
People giving all they have with open hands.
But then the silence hits, the feedback’s small,
And I wonder if anyone cares at all.
Still, I keep writing, still, I keep sharing,
Even when it feels like no one’s staring.

[Pre-Chorus]
Maybe no one’s shouting, maybe that’s a sign,
That something’s working in their hearts, over time…

[Chorus]
Am I an idealist, am I a dreamer,
Or just out of touch with the world I’m in?
Still, I’m holding on, reaching out for something cleaner,
Believing that love can somehow win.
If I can plant a seed, if I can light a spark,
Maybe we’ll find hope even in the dark.
Am I an idealist, am I a dreamer,
Or just out of touch with the world I’m in?

[Bridge]
The world’s in motion, always shifting,
But what if hearts, they’re slowly lifting?
Maybe somewhere out there, they’re starting to see,
The beauty in the good that could be.
So I’ll keep writing, I’ll keep trying,
Even if the world feels like it’s lying.
I believe there’s still a way,
To make tomorrow brighter than today.

[Chorus]
Am I an idealist, am I a dreamer,
Or just out of touch with the world I’m in?
Still, I’m holding on, reaching out for something cleaner,
Believing that love can somehow win.
If I can plant a seed, if I can light a spark,
Maybe we’ll find hope even in the dark.
Am I an idealist, am I a dreamer,
Or just out of touch with the world I’m in?

[Outro]
Maybe I'm a dreamer, maybe I’m out of time,
But I’ll keep searching, keep believing, 'til I find…
Something real, something true,
And maybe God will see me through.

(Lyrics & Music by Gert Holle – 24.10.2024)


Still Holding On - Gert Holle - 300925

Just a little something that I put together

Ron Snyder - Just Another Wild Day (original instrumental)

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“That's What Friends Are For” by These Guitars Say Sorry

Recorded between Yakima and Oslo, That's What Friends Are For is a reflective, bittersweet track about holding on to connection in a world that doesn’t always make sense. Built around a simple, lyric-driven structure, the song blends acoustic guitars with gentle percussion and layered voices. The Choir of Phantoms lends a ghostly warmth, while Melina Oz (vocals), Marius Ihler (bass), and Gunnar Kjellsby (guitars, percussion, mixing, mastering) add texture and depth. There’s sadness here, but also a quiet resilience — a sense that even when “the sparrows... are flying” and things fall apart, some friendships remain.
LYRICS


**That's What Friends Are For**

You and I, a sunlit sky, and them
We close our eyes and sometimes we pretend

Walk on water, swim against the tide
Gazing at my shoes, I wonder why

But it doesn't stop you trying
And now the sparrows — they're all flying

That's what friends are for
You know the score
That's what friends are for
That's what friends are for
You know the score

Shadows fall on leaves as they descend
Stand beneath the trees with my old friends
Laugh at jokes I've heard ten times before
It doesn't matter — that's what we're here for

I can't help feeling that they've trained us well
Promising us heaven
While we're living here in hell
How it works out — well, it all depends
On you and I, a sunlit sky, and them

But it doesn't stop you crying
And now the sparrows — they're all flying

That's what friends are for
You know the score
That's what friends are for
That's what friends are for
You know the score

When He Can

Zachary Luke

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