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Author: Nine Lives Lost
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Help
I woke up blinded by the morning light,
The night too black, the day too bright.
Heavy with dread, chilled to the bone,
I tried to stand, but couldn’t get up alone.A weight on my chest steals every breath,
I try to move, but I’m too damn depressed.
Frustrated and suffocated, I call out in vain,
But no one hears, so I call out again.Help! I don’t understand,
The days slipping right through my hands.
I feel disconnected, I don’t belong,
I need to fight, but I’m not that strong.We’re not blind, but we can’t see,
We’re not deaf, but can’t hear clearly,
We can feel, but don’t feel a thing,
We can heal, but we’re not healing.We talk about truth, and what it means.
We talk about lies, how we’re deceived.
We talk about life, and chasing the dream.
We talk about death, and where we’re going.Help! I can’t stay awake,
Exhausted from every step I take.
I feel defeated, I can’t go on,
This road is so hard and endlessly long.In the mirky water, I sink like a stone,
Surrounded by voices, but still all alone.
I claw for the surface, trying to breathe,
But the weight of this anchor drags me back underneath.I scream in silence, so no one can tell,
That I’m trapped inside a living hell.
I sit in the dark, so no one can see,
These hollow days, swallowing me.Help! I need to get away,
But my bones crumble under the weight.
This world is a stranger, colder each day,
I close my eyes, sit here and pray.Help! I need to escape,
I close my eyes, and drift away.
Help me, help me, I need to escape,
I close my eyes tightly, and run away. -
Help
There are moments in life when the pressure becomes unbearable. When the weight on your chest makes it hard to breathe, when every step feels like dragging yourself through mud, and when you smile on the outside but inside you are crumbling. Help is born from that place.
This song is about hiding pain behind a mask, keeping up appearances while quietly hoping someone will notice and pull you through. It captures the suffocating silence of being surrounded by people yet feeling completely alone. The lyrics follow the spiral of exhaustion, disconnection, and despair, but at its heart, it is a cry for help. Not the casual kind, but the desperate kind that comes from deep inside when you know you cannot carry the burden any longer.
Help speaks to the universal truth that even the strongest people sometimes need saving. It is for anyone who has ever whispered in the dark that they cannot keep going, and for anyone who has wished someone would hear their silent scream.
The song is heavy, raw, and deeply vulnerable, but also a reminder that asking for help is not weakness. It is a step toward finding light in the darkest moments.
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Anything At All
It’s been a while since we were ok,
We got lost somewhere along the way.
Such a heavy price we payed,
But there’s still so much to save.We’ve been chasing things we don’t need,
Distracted by comfort, blinded by greed,
The path is clear, but we can’t see,
Only believing what we want to believe.The more things change, the more they stay the same,
Looking around, for someone else to blame.
Laughing while we pour, more fuel on the flame,
And we do it again, and again, and again.Tomorrow comes, then disappears,
It moves along, leaving us stranded here,
Tossing our empty words into the air,
No one listens, and no one really cares.The numbers change, but who keeps score?
Always hungry, and craving more.
Desperately searching, wanting it all,
Making the same mistakes we made before.The more things change, the more they stay the same,
Looking around, for someone else to blame.
Laughing while we pour, more fuel on the flame,
And we do it again, and again, and again.We can’t wander through the wreckage on our own,
And we don’t need to fight this battle alone.
We need to stand up, and stand as one,
And find the strength we need, to carry on.Reach out your hand, march fearlessly.
Open your eyes, and you might see,
The world is yours, if you believe,
The future belongs to you, it belongs to me.The more things change, the more they stay the same,
Looking around, for someone else to blame.
Laughing while we pour, more fuel on the flame,
And we do it again, and again, and again.And we don’t change, anything at all,
We say the words, but do nothing more.
If we try to rise, we might fall,
So we don’t do, anything at all.Anything at all.
Anything at all. -
Anything At All
Some songs are meant to comfort, while others are meant to challenge. “Anything At All” walks the line between both. It is a song built on contrast, where the verses and chorus almost argue with one another.
The verses give space for hope. They acknowledge mistakes, the price already paid, and the distractions that blind us, but they also hint at possibility. The verses carry the idea that change is still within reach, that if we believe and stand together, there is something worth saving.
The chorus, however, cuts through with the harder truth. It points out how often we repeat the same mistakes, how quickly we look for someone else to blame, and how easy it is to talk about change while doing nothing to bring it about. The repeated refrain “we do it again, and again, and again” drives home the cycle of words without action.
By the time the final chorus arrives, the message lands with full weight. We say the right things, but we do not follow through. Fear of failure holds us back, and so we end up doing nothing at all.
At its heart, “Anything At All” is about disparity. It reminds us that words without action are empty, but it also leaves a spark of hope in the verses. The song asks the question we often avoid: will we keep doing nothing, or will we finally choose to act?
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Thanks To You
Thanks for the time you spend with me.
Thanks for your words, they mean everything.
Thanks for your smile, it brings me peace.
Thanks to you, for finding me.And I hope you know, words are never enough,
I’m here for the good times, here for the rough.
And I hope you know, what you mean to me,
You are my everything, the light guiding me.Thanks for your touch, it awakens me.
Thanks for your laugh, it sets me free.
Thanks for the kindness, you give so endlessly.
Thanks to you, for saving me.And I hope you know, words are never enough,
I’m here for the good times, here for the rough.
And I hope you know, what you mean to me,
You are my everything, my splendid symphony.It is your light that pushes back the dark,
It is your soul that I’ve loved from the start,
It is your love that steadies my heart,
You gave me hope when I was falling apart.And I hope you know, words are never enough,
I’m here for the good times, here for the rough.
And I hope you know, what you mean to me,
You are my everything, the best of me.And I hope you know, words are never enough,
I’m here for the good times, here for the rough.
And I hope you know, what you mean to me,
You are my everything, thanks for loving me.Thanks to you, for loving me.
Thanks to you, for loving me.
Thanks to you, for loving me. -
Thanks To You
In life, it is so easy to get caught up in the rush of everything else: work, stress, plans, distractions. Sometimes we forget the most important truth: love is a gift. Not the grand gestures, not the rare celebrations, but the quiet, everyday presence of someone who chooses to be there with you.
“Thanks To You” was written with that in mind. It is not a complicated piece, and that is deliberate. Instead, it is a heartfelt thank you, sung in appreciation of the person whose love changes everything. Every smile, every laugh, every gentle word is something we too often take for granted, but in reality, they are the moments that steady us, heal us, and remind us we are not alone.
The verses are filled with gratitude: for time spent, for kindness freely given, for the comfort of a smile, for the healing power of love. The chorus lifts this into a promise, that through good times and bad, through light and dark, love is what carries us. It is both a declaration and a reminder. Words may never be enough, but love lived out in action always is.
The bridge brings the heart of the song into focus: light pushing back the dark, love steadying the heart, hope returning when it was nearly lost. It is about how the right person can change everything simply by being there.
At its core, “Thanks To You” is not about complicated storytelling. It is about gratitude. It is about pausing to recognize the miracle of being loved and the responsibility of never taking it for granted.
This song is both a thank you and a promise. A thank you to the one who gives their love so freely, and a promise to always remember that the most important things in life are often the simplest: time, presence, kindness, and love.
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Tell Me Something
We open our eyes,
With excitement we smile,
Look on in wonder,
But only for a while.We fight our best fight,
But soon lose our way.
What’s right, what’s wrong,
And who is to say?One step, then another,
Caught in the chase,
From crawling to falling,
We’re lost to the race.Tell me we’ll make it,
That we’ll be okay.
Tell me there’s time,
That we can still change.
I’ll be glad to hear,
Those words that you say,
And I’ll try to believe them,
As I go on my way.We never know,
Just how we feel.
In desperate confusion,
Making it real.You may think deeply,
Feel hurt and fear,
But I don’t know you,
We’re all strangers here.So keep speaking loudly,
Hear the echos ring out,
The inconvenient truth,
But who listens anyhow?Tell me we’ll make it,
That we’ll be okay.
Tell me there’s time,
That we can still change.
I’ll be glad to hear,
Those words that you say,
And I’ll try to believe them,
As I go on my way.Take a look in the mirror,
Dive in the well,
Touch your reflection,
Feel the waters swell.Look up and remember,
Your troublesome past,
But no one can touch you,
You’re safe where you are.Clouds overcome you,
Rain starts to fall,
The waters are rising,
And you don’t mind at all.Tell me we’ll make it,
That we’ll be okay.
Tell me there’s time,
That we can still change.
I’ll be glad to hear,
Those words that you say,
And I’ll try to believe them,
As I go on my way.The briefest of moments,
Is all that we have,
Robbed of our innocence,
The good and the bad.Lost are the days,
Gone are the nights,
Bury your treasures,
Leave them all behind.Time now to sleep,
Close your weary eyes,
Find final peace,
Say your goodbyes.Tell me we’ll make it,
That we’ll be okay.
Tell me there’s time,
That we can still change.
I’ll be glad to hear,
Those words that you say,
And I’ll try to believe them,
As I go on my way. -
Tell Me Something
Some songs sit in the “maybe pile” for years before they finally ask to be heard again. “Tell Me Something” is one of those songs, an older piece I nearly left behind but could not quite let go of. When I dusted it off and gave it a fresh coat of paint, I found that its core still resonated with me: the sense of rushing through life, stumbling from one chapter to the next, and quietly searching for comfort and understanding as the years slip by.
The verses move quickly, almost like snapshots: eyes opening in wonder, fighting the good fight, losing our way, and running headlong into the race of living. The chorus is the plea at the centre of it all, a need to be reassured that we will be okay, that time is still on our side, and that change is possible even when it feels like we are running out of road.
This song also carries threads that appear in other pieces I have written. I like to repeat themes across a family of songs, ideas that reappear in different forms, like echoes of the same story told at different points in time. Parts of “Tell Me Something” have slipped into other tracks over the years, but returning to the original reminded me why I wrote it in the first place.
It is not about certainty, it is about the yearning for it. It is about holding on to words of comfort, even if you do not fully believe them, because sometimes that is enough to get you through the next step in the journey.
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You Promised Me Forever
Breakups always come with a chorus of voices trying to make you feel better. Friends, family, even strangers will say the same things: “time heals,” “you’ll be okay,” “you’ll move on,” or “they don’t know what they lost.” But when your world has been turned upside down, those words do not land. They feel like clichés that cannot touch the reality of what you are going through.
That is the heart of “You Promised Me Forever.”
This song is not about finding the silver lining right away. It is about being stuck in the heaviness, staring at the wreckage, and trying to process how something that was supposed to last forever ended so suddenly. It is about waiting for a call that never comes, replaying memories, and wondering what went wrong when no answers ever arrive.The chorus makes that frustration plain:
“So don’t tell me time will heal,
And don’t say I’ll be okay.
Don’t tell me I’ll move on,
It doesn’t feel that way.”We wanted this song to speak for anyone who has heard those platitudes and thought: “That is easy for you to say.” Because sometimes what you need is not advice. What you need is to be understood, to have someone admit that your pain is real and it hurts like hell.
“You Promised Me Forever” is our way of putting that feeling into words and music. It is a reminder that grief has no timeline, heartbreak has no shortcuts, and some promises, once broken, leave a mark that lasts much longer than anyone will admit.
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You Promised Me Forever
Staring at this picture of you,
Remembering how hard I tried.
Thinking about what went wrong,
And wondering why you lied.You said we would be alright,
You told me things would be fine,
But nothing worked out right,
And we ran out of time.So don’t tell me time will heal,
And don’t say I’ll be okay.
Don’t tell me I’ll move on,
It doesn’t feel that way.
They say it is their loss,
But that’s just what they say.
You promised me forever,
And then walked away.Can’t believe the mess I’m in,
How did I get this way?
Things have gone from bad to worse,
Since you went away.I always relied on you,
To help me get through.
Trapped under the wreckage left,
So heavy, I can’t move.So don’t tell me time will heal,
And don’t say I’ll be okay.
Don’t tell me I’ll move on,
It doesn’t feel that way.
They say it is their loss,
But that’s just what they say.
You promised me forever,
And then walked away.Never knew how you felt,
I never had a clue.
I never got to say goodbye,
If only I knew.And I can’t explain,
How it feels to lose my friend,
Waiting here for better days,
I can’t go through this again.So don’t tell me time will heal,
And don’t say I’ll be okay.
Don’t tell me I’ll move on,
It doesn’t feel that way.
They say it is their loss,
But that’s just what they say.
You promised me forever,
And then walked away.I might never understand,
Why you had to go.
I wonder what I did wrong,
And I may never know.So I’ll wait just in case you call,
Check my messages, check the time,
And sit by our front door,
In case you drop by.So don’t tell me time will heal,
And don’t say I’ll be okay.
Don’t tell me I’ll move on,
It doesn’t feel that way.
They say it is their loss,
But that’s just what they say.
You promised me forever,
And then walked away. -
I Knew You From School
Some songs stay with you forever, not because they are perfect, but because they capture a moment in time so clearly that rewriting them feels almost impossible. I Knew You From School is one of those songs.
This song is about one of the most amazing and short-lived romances of my life. I was in Year 12, a time when every feeling seemed larger than life, when the smallest moments felt like milestones. She was someone extraordinary, and for reasons I will never fully understand, I was lucky enough to have her attention for a short period. It was brief, but it changed me, and even now, decades later, I look back with gratitude.
The lyrics reflect the rush of those days — seeing her dance through the crowd, laughing in the rain, sitting together in the park on what felt like the best night of my life. They are raw, written as I remembered them, not polished or perfect, but honest. They hold onto the innocence of that time, the excitement of falling in love for the first time, and the heartbreak of losing something you thought would last forever.
Even though I never truly understood what went wrong, it was still one of the greatest love stories of my life. It taught me about joy, about loss, and about treasuring the moments that pass too quickly. Thirty years later, I still wonder how she is, still feel that echo of youth when I think of her, and still carry the weight of what was left unsaid.
One day I may rewrite this song, but for now, it remains exactly as it was born — a rough sketch of a love that was real, powerful, and unforgettable. I Knew You From School is a reminder that even short chapters can leave the deepest marks, and sometimes the most fleeting loves are the ones that stay with you forever.
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I Knew You From School
Knew you from school, you were so cool,
I was just an ordinary guy.
Then through the crowd, through the lights,
I saw you dancing so wonderfully wild.And then I knew,
It had to be you,
Wild hair and worn-out shoes.
It had to be you.Walking the street, head in my feet,
You sprung out from the side.
I couldn’t breathe, you stole all of me,
There was nothing left that was mine.And then I knew,
It had to be you,
The way you laughed, the way you moved.
It had to be you.I saw you again, standing in the rain,
You almost made me lose my mind.
I never knew, what love could do,
But you showed me for a while.And then I knew,
It had to be you,
Hopelessly falling for you.
It had to be you.We sat in the park, swinging in the dark,
It was the best night of my life.
So simple and true, no one but you,
I hope you felt it too.And then I knew,
It had to be you,
So bright, so bold, so true.
It had to be you.I’ll never know why you had to go,
Or what was going on in your life.
I’ll never know, why I loved you so,
It was so hard to say goodbye.But I always knew,
It had to be you,
So in love with the sound of you.
You were so hard to lose.I can’t explain, the heartache and pain,
Or why I keep you in my mind.
I think of you and hope you think of me too,
And it wasn’t a waste of time.But I always knew,
It had to be you,
The best times of me and you.
You were so hard to lose.Thirty years on, long after you’ve gone,
I still wonder how you are.
Thirty years on, long after you’ve gone,
I wonder what I did wrong.But I always knew,
It had to be you,
You were a dream come true,
So very hard to lose. -
Nothing Left To Steal
There are moments when music has to say what words alone cannot. Nothing Left to Steal is one of those moments. Written as a protest against corporate greed and the relentless grind of modern life, the song confronts the reality of how much we give away for so little in return. We swap our precious time for money, our days for fluorescent lights and endless stairs, our freedom for the illusion of stability.
The verses describe the weight of everyday existence inside a system designed to drain us. Concrete underfoot, buzzing lights overhead, shoes heavy with every step. These are not just images of workplaces, they are symbols of a cycle that strips away humanity piece by piece. Yet the chorus pushes back with defiance. You may think you own me, you may think that was our deal, but there is a limit to what can be taken. There is nothing left here to steal.
As the song builds, it turns from despair to resistance. The call to wake up, to speak up, and to demand change burns through the later verses. The song is not only about suffering under the system but about finding the courage to break it. It points to the truth that real change does not come from compliance but from refusal, from solidarity, and from refusing to let our voices be silenced.
Nothing Left to Steal is both a protest and a reminder. The system may be powerful, but it only survives if we keep feeding it. Once we realise that, there is nothing left for them to take.
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Nothing Left To Steal
I don’t have too much,
But I’ve got just enough,
And I don’t need much more,
I don’t need much at all.You might take these long days,
But I’ll keep these tired nights,
You might call this living,
But I’m not sure you’re right.You may think you own me,
You may think that was our deal,
But you can’t take more than I have,
There’s nothing left here to steal.I hate the concrete under my feet,
I hate the endless flights of stairs,
I hate these humming, buzzing lights,
And I hate the thick, suffocating air.These old shoes gather weight,
With each and every step I take,
Kick them off, throw them away,
I need to escape this place.You may think you own me,
You may think that was our deal,
But you can’t take more than I have,
There’s nothing left here to steal.Swept into the raging rapids,
Dragged under by the show,
Gasping with each desperate stroke,
It’s the only life we know.Corporate lies fool glassy eyes,
Broken promises in their place,
Insanity alive far and wide,
Caught up in this crazy rat race.Desperation colours this weathered face,
My fists are clenched and they shake,
This is my lot, like it or not,
And it’s more than I can take.Wake up! Come on and wake up,
Open up your tired eyes.
Get up! Come on and get up,
Don’t let another moment slip by.Speak up! Come on and speak up,
Let your voice be heard.
Change it! Come on and change it,
Let this whole place burn!You may think you own me,
You may think that was our deal,
But you can’t take more than I have,
There’s nothing left here to steal.You may think you own me,
You may think that was our deal,
But you can’t take more than I have,
There’s nothing left here to steal. -
Dance With Monsters
There are times when it feels like the world is full of voices telling us what to think, how to feel, and what to follow. “Lie With the Saints” was written as a response to that culture of influence. The song asks why so many people put their trust in figures who do not deserve it, who either do not know what they are doing or simply do not care about the damage they cause. It is a critique of the influencer mindset and a reflection on how easily people can be led when they are searching for answers.
The verses weave images of false leaders calling for wars that never arrive, setting fires they cannot contain, and hiding behind pride while their lies spread. These characters march with conviction but without purpose, propped up by delusion and controlled by those who hold real power. Their words may sound convincing, but the song exposes them as empty, harmful, and unworthy of the trust they demand.
The chorus makes the central point clear. This was never a war, so what are you fighting for? It is a call-out to those who manufacture causes for the sake of ego or profit. The song paints the struggle on walls that fade as quickly as the next trending ideology. In the end, the lines they draw are fake, offering nothing more than a choice between dancing with monsters or lying with saints.
The bridge drives home the warning. Believing your way is the only way, speaking loudly enough to sway the masses, does not make you right. Pride and blame may keep people locked in place, but change is impossible without self-reflection.
“Lie With the Saints” is not just about pointing fingers at influencers or false leaders. It is about the responsibility we all share to look deeper, to question who we follow, and to remember that pride without truth only leads us further astray.
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Dance With Monsters
You said the sky was falling, but the thunder never came.
You set fire to the silence, then turned and ran away.
You drew a line in they ashes, but couldn’t stop the flame,
The shadows danced along the walls, calling out your name.You wear your pride like armour, but the arrows still get through.
You scream your little lies, and swear they’re true.
You say you’re lost and broken, but won’t take my hand.
The secrets that you keep, saved for the dammed.This was never a war, so what are you fighting for?
Painting the ways of today, all over the walls.
These lines that you make, have become so fake,
You can dance with monsters, or lie with the saints.You stand up straight, you stand up tall,
Marching on the little ones, without a thought at all.
You haven’t found a purpose, you’ve found a cause.
You’ve sold your soul, just to start a war.Fuelled by delusion, you play your role,
Doing exactly what you’re told, by those in control.
You walk the razor’s edge, and defy the truth,
Still looking for redemption, but where’s the proof?This was never a war, so what are you fighting for?
Painting the ways of today, all over the walls.
These lines that you make, have become so fake,
You can dance with monsters, or lie with the saints.It’s easy to think, your way’s the only way,
But the things you say lead the masses astray.
You look around, for someone else to blame,
Haunted by pride, unable to change.This was never a war, so what are you fighting for?
Painting the ways of today, all over the walls.
These lines that you make, have become so fake,
You can dance with monsters, or lie with the saints.You can dance with monsters, or lie with the saints.
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Come Back Someday
There are songs that you polish, rewrite, and refine until they shine. Then there are songs like Come Back Someday. Written many years ago, this one has stayed almost exactly as it was the day it came out. It is not perfect, and it was never meant to be. It is raw, unfiltered emotion captured in the middle of heartbreak, and we kept it that way because it still speaks to that time in life.
The song is about longing for someone who has gone, the sleepless nights wondering where they are, the sting of imagining them with someone else, and the quiet hope that maybe, one day, they will find their way back. It moves between pain and acceptance, between wanting them to be happy and wishing that happiness could still be with you.
The repeated choruses carry the heartbeat of the song, a mixture of prayer, patience, and persistence. Even in the face of loss, there is the belief that tomorrow might be better, that time might heal, and that love might return.
Come Back Someday is not just about the person it was written for. It is about anyone who has held on to hope even when it felt impossible. It is about the kind of love that leaves an imprint you cannot ignore, even years later. And sometimes, it is about leaving the words exactly as they were, because they still hold the truth of who you were when you wrote them.
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Come Back Someday
I’m not ok,
Struggled through the day,
Lost in the shadows,
Since you went away.I know you had your reasons,
But I sure wish you would come home,
I don’t feel safe, only sorry,
So lost, scared and alone.I’m not ok, why won’t you stay,
I’ll get through the days, somehow some way,
I’ll sit here and wait, sit here and pray,
And hope that tomorrow, will be a better day.Couldn’t sleep last night,
No matter how hard I tried,
Thoughts rushing through my head,
Of you with someone else instead.It just doesn’t seem right,
You’ve got someone new in your life.
But I just can’t see,
How he could love you more than me.I’m not ok, why won’t you stay,
I’ll get through the days, somehow some way,
I’ll sit here and wait, sit here and pray,
And hope that tomorrow, will be a better day.Do you ever miss me?
‘Cause I think about you all the time,
But I really want you to be happy,
Even if it means you’re not mine.This is the price of living,
But know I try to do what is right,
Sometimes the things I do seem crazy,
But they get me through the night.I’m not ok, why won’t you stay,
I’ll get through the days, somehow some way,
I’ll sit here and wait, sit here and pray,
And hope that tomorrow, will be a better day.I’m not ok, come back and stay,
Don’t forget what we had, don’t let it fade,
If I did something wrong, I can change,
I hope you come back, come back someday.Come back someday.
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I’m OK
Sometimes, all it takes to keep going is knowing someone has your back. I’m OK was written for that person, the one who is always there no matter how hard the day or how loud the noise of the world becomes.
The song opens with the reassurance that even when life is messy, you can keep moving forward because you know someone is waiting for you at the end of the road. That image carries through every chorus, showing that no matter the distance or the challenges, there is a safe place and a safe person who makes it all worthwhile.
The verses take us into the struggle, feeling judged, misunderstood, and caught in the relentless grind of daily life. Yet each time the weight feels too much, there is a reminder of that anchor, that constant presence who has sheltered you from the rain and chased the darkness away.
The bridge makes it personal. It is not just about being supported, but about being saved again and again by someone you trust completely. That is where the song’s heart beats the loudest, in the gratitude and love for the person who refuses to let you fall.
At its core, I’m OK is a love letter to unwavering loyalty. It is a celebration of friendship, partnership, and the rare kind of connection that gives you the courage to stand tall when the world tries to knock you down.
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I’m OK
I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
I got to look further down the line,
Where I know you’ll be waiting for me.
You’ll be waiting for me
I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
Got to leave these troubles behind,
Because you’re all I need,
You’re everything to me.The things we see don’t mean that much,
And they’re different for each of us,
Caught in the hum of the machine,
The meaning not what I want it to mean.I can’t escape no matter how I try,
Can’t figure it out and wonder why,
Wonder how I’ll get by,
But I’ve got you, I’ll be alright.I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
I got to look further down the line,
Where I know you’ll be waiting for me.
You’ll be waiting for me
I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
Got to leave these troubles behind,
Because you’re my masterpiece,
You’re everything to me.I can feel them judging me,
Telling me who I should be,
Seeing what they want to see,
And I’m lost in between.And I hear them every day,
All the things these people say,
Why won’t they just go away,
Why won’t they let me be?I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
I got to look further down the line,
Where I know you’ll be waiting for me.
You’ll be waiting for me
I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
Got to leave these troubles behind,
Because you set me free,
You’re everything to me.You got me through these troubled days,
Sheltered me from the pouring rain,
Took the darkness, chased it away,
You made today, a better day.And you’re my best friend,
Here with me until the very end,
You’ve saved me again and again,
You’re my best friend,I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
I got to look further down the line,
Where I know you’ll be waiting for me.
You’ll be waiting for me
I’m ok, I’ll be fine,
Got to leave these troubles behind,
Because you’re all I need,
You’re everything to me. -
Rising Water
I’ve been incredibly lucky in life, blessed with more than my share of truly special people. I’m grateful for the friends who’ve stood beside me through every chapter, and for the kind of loyalty and connection that time can’t fade. Rising Water is my way of honouring those friendships that last forever, no matter the distance, the years, or the storms we face.
When the song was first written, it lived as a tender, emotional ballad with soft chords, warm tones, and a classic singer-songwriter intimacy. It was heartfelt, but over time, I could feel it wanting to breathe differently.
So we reimagined it as a 90s throwback. The core feeling stayed the same, but we gave it new energy: jangly guitars, steady bass lines, and a shimmering layer of nostalgia. Now it feels like the kind of track you’d hear in the middle of a road trip scene from a coming-of-age movie, uplifting but deeply rooted in emotion.
The lyrics walk you through every promise and reassurance: being there through sunshine and snow, through the moments when plans fall apart, and in the times when life feels overwhelming. It’s a simple, timeless message: you are never alone, and you never will be.
For those who grew up in the 90s, there’s a familiar comfort here, like rewinding a cassette to your favourite track because it just felt like home. For anyone hearing it for the first time, it’s a reminder that real friendship, like a great song, will always stand the test of time.
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Rising Water
You could be a thousand miles from home,
But you’re never alone,
No matter where the days take you,
I’ll be right beside you.When the world gets you down,
I will be around.
And if trouble finds its way to you,
I will be there too.I just want to let you know,
Wherever you may go,
I won’t be far behind,
Never far behind.
I just want to let you know,
Through the highs and through the lows,
We’ll be fine.
You’re a friend of mine.You might not like where you’ve come from,
But the past is long gone,
And you might not know where you’re going now,
There’s still time to work that out.And it might be cold and dark tonight,
But a new start comes with every sunrise.
And if you stumble, if you fall,
All you need to do is call.I just want to let you know,
Wherever you may go,
I won’t be far behind,
Never far behind.
I just want to let you know,
Through the rain and through the snow,
We’ll be fine.
You’re a friend of mine.It’s alright if you lose your way,
Getting lost is still okay.
And if the plans you make fall through,
I will be right there for you.If the rising waters get too deep,
Reach out your hand for me,
We’ll battle the unforgiving weather,
And we’ll stay afloat together.I just want to let you know,
Wherever you may go,
I won’t be far behind,
Never far behind.
I just want to let you know,
Through the wild winds that blow,
We’ll be fine.
You’re a friend of mine. -
Last Drive
“Last Drive” is the second part of the story that began with Last Dream of You. Where the first song was a quiet, almost dreamlike reflection on a love slipping away, Last Drive puts us firmly in the present — behind the wheel, in motion, with time running out.
It’s a journey through the hours that follow that dream, when reality is unavoidable. The headlights cut through the darkness, white lines flick past, and the silence between two people becomes heavier than the night outside. Are they driving away from a relationship that’s ended? Are they sharing one last ride before an even deeper farewell?
What it does give you is the feeling: the rush of air through an open window, the weight of a hand that won’t be there tomorrow, the way every mile feels like both escape and loss. Together, Last Dream of You and Last Drive form a two-part story — one rooted in love, distance, and the haunting beauty of goodbye. One is the dream; the other is the moment you wake up, start the car, and drive into whatever comes next.
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Last Drive
We took the back roads as the daylight faded,
The dust that’s rising waves goodbye to the dreams we made.
The daylight battled bravely, but this fight is done,
It spills onto the road, slips away, the night has won.Headlights burning bright, pushing back the night,
Cutting tunnels through the dark as we drive tonight.
The shadows in the distance come alive as we draw near,
They dance once just for us and then disappear.So we drive this road tonight,
Lost and lonely, God knows where we’re going,
With every passing mile, we say goodbye to what’s behind.
Making deals with the night, trying to buy some more time.
Holding on so tight, praying we’ll be alright.
So we keep driving tonight, trying to make daylight,
Because all we’ve got left are these white lines.Our soundtrack’s playing, you’re wrapped up safe and warm,
I look for one more perfect smile as your favourite song comes on.
One hand on the wheel, the other reaching out for you,
But I can feel you drift away, and there’s nothing I can do.So I hold you tighter, but you turn and look away,
We’re out of happy ever-afters and there’s still so much to say.
Welling eyes blur road signs, guideposts lost in the haze,
Less road ahead than behind, on this our final day.So we drive this road tonight,
Lost and lonely, God knows where we’re going,
With every passing mile, we say goodbye to what’s behind.
Making deals with the night, trying to buy some more time.
Holding on so tight, praying we’ll be alright.
So we keep driving tonight, trying to make daylight,
Because all we’ve got left are these white lines.Pulling back these years, I re-tell each day,
Such beautiful stories for you to take on your way.
Thanks for these moments, these precious memories,
I’ll hold them tight for the rest of my life, they’re everything to me.Your light fades dim into the night, I can hardly breathe,
My body aches, my heart breaks, and I struggle to believe,
But I’ve said my last goodbye, lost all there is to lose,
So I’ll close my eyes one last time, for one last dream of you.So we drive this road tonight,
Lost and lonely, God knows where we’re going,
With every passing mile, we say goodbye to what’s behind.
Making deals with the night, trying to buy some more time.
Holding on so tight, praying we’ll be alright.
So we keep driving tonight, trying to make daylight,
Because all we’ve got left are these white lines. -
Fist Full Of Nothing
There are days when the mind feels like a crowded room—voices arguing over a life that won’t sit still. “Fist Full Of Nothing” starts there: empty-handed but overburdened, caught between who you are and who you’re told to be. The verses walk that edge: the pressure to wear the “ways of today,” to keep the peace, to pretend. The storms don’t just blow through, they erase, turning old maps into ash. What mattered yesterday lies scattered at your feet.
The chorus answers with something simple and human: stop. Lie back on the concrete path. Count the stars. Let the world keep spinning without you. It’s not defeat; it’s a truce. A reminder that you’re allowed to step out of the rush, even if only for three minutes and change. In that pause, your breath gets louder than the noise. Your body remembers what calm feels like.
This song isn’t about giving up, it’s about regrouping. The bridge wonders out loud about the road ahead, what we trade to keep going, whether the fight is still worth it. Those questions don’t get tidy answers, but the asking itself is honest, and that honesty is the point. We don’t have to solve everything tonight. We just have to make space to hear ourselves think.
So if you’re overwhelmed, take the song at its word. Find a patch of ground, any ground. Let your eyes close. Feel the grass. Let the engines and deadlines blur into the distance. When you stand up again, the world will still be there, but you might not want to return to it in quite the same way. Maybe you’ll carry a little stillness back with you. Maybe you’ll take a different road. Either way, for the length of this song, you get to be weightless.
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Fist Full Of Nothing
I’ve got a fistful of nothing and a head full of noise,
I’ve got a heart full of sorrow and a bottle of pills.
I’m caught between who I am and who I want to be,
Racing, raging, daylight fading, it’s all the same to me.Set out on this journey, lost right from the start,
Traveled this road, carried this load, didn’t get very far.
Wearing the ways of today so I don’t offend,
They keep telling me who I should be, so I just pretend.So lay back on the concrete path and stare up at the stars,
Forget about your troubles, let the world spin right on past.
Hold on to this moment, because the days go by so fast.
Just let go, let your eyes close, enjoy it while it lasts.Roaring storms thundering ravage all that came before,
Making a mess of what was left, and really nothing more.
All the things I cared about, the world I once knew,
Lying in pieces on the ground, for the sake of the precious few.So lay back on the concrete path and stare up at the stars,
Forget about your troubles, let the world spin right on past.
Hold on to this moment, because the days go by so fast.
Just let go, let your eyes close, enjoy it while it lasts.I wonder if we’ll be okay, and which road we’ll choose,
I wonder what we’ll give up, and what we have to lose.
I wonder why I think this way, and what difference I could make,
I wonder if it’s worth it, or if it’s just too late.So lay back on the concrete path and stare up at the stars,
Forget about your troubles, let the world spin right on past.
Hold on to this moment, because the days go by so fast.
Just let go, let your eyes close, enjoy it while it lasts.So lay back on the concrete path and stare up at the stars,
Forget about your troubles, let the world spin right on past.
Hold on to this moment, because the days go by so fast.
Just let go, let your eyes close, enjoy it while it lasts.Just let go, let your eyes close, enjoy it while it lasts.
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Different Worlds
“Different Worlds” was written on my first trip to the Philippines. It was the moment that opened my eyes to a reality I’d never truly seen before. Walking through the streets, I encountered people in desperate need—people begging for help, struggling to survive, living lives so far removed from my own. What struck me most wasn’t just their hardship, but the way they were treated by the very people who came to visit. The tourists seemed to see them as invisible, dismissing them with indifference, perhaps out of discomfort or simply because they were too busy with their own lives. It was a stark reminder of how different the world can be from one place to another.
That day, Little Big Gift was born in my heart. I came back home, filled with a sense of guilt and frustration. I gave away most of my belongings and started living a simpler life—one that felt more in tune with the people I had seen in need. The song “Different Worlds” encapsulates that feeling—the realization that we often live in our own bubble, unaware or indifferent to the struggles of others. It’s about how we can become so focused on our own lives that we forget how connected we all truly are.
The lyrics of “Different Worlds” reflect that mindset of detachment, of someone passing by without acknowledging the pain in front of them. It’s a raw exploration of apathy and the gulf between privileged and underprivileged lives. The narrator, in the song, is removed from the suffering they witness. They walk away, unaffected, feeling they’ve earned everything they have, and that those in need are simply the result of their own choices. But for me, that trip—seeing that contrast—made me realize we all share this world. We all have a responsibility to look out for one another, and that’s what sparked the change in me.
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Different Worlds
I saw you begging on the street,
With muddy hands, muddy feet.
So broken, desperate, in despair,
But I just don’t really care.
You ask for help, I wonder why,
I look away, I walk on by.
But as for me, I’ll be alright,
I will sleep so soundly tonight.You’re gone and forgotten.
You’re gone and forgotten.Because you and me, we’re not the same,
Different worlds, different names.
Different lives, different faces,
We’re running different races.
But I made my life,
And made my way,
And I don’t think twice,
‘Cause I’m doing great.I saw you there on the stairs,
Such dirty hands, dirty hair.
Grubby kid at your side,
Grubby hands opened wide.
I don’t know you and I won’t help,
So go bother someone else,
Because this life is what you choose,
Whether you win, whether you lose.This was your own doing.
This was your own doing.Because you and me, we’re not the same,
Different worlds, different names.
Different lives, different faces,
We’re running different races.
But I made my life,
And made my way,
And I don’t think twice,
‘Cause I’m doing great.So why are you here, in front of me,
Looking up so longingly?
Don’t cry or waste my time,
I’ve earned all that’s mine!
So why are you here, in front of me?
Looking up desperately?
I’m not one for empathy?
You’re hurting, but that’s not on me.Because you and me, we’re not the same,
Different worlds, different names.
Different lives, different faces,
We’re running different races.
But I made my life,
And made my way,
And I don’t think twice,
‘Cause I’m doing great.I’m doing great!
I’m doing great! -
Move Forward
“Move Forward” is a song about the simple yet powerful act of continuing, no matter the circumstances. It’s about facing each day, despite the inevitable ups and downs, and reminding yourself that nothing lasts forever—not the struggles, not the pain, and not the moments of quiet contentment.
We all have days that feel repetitive, where things don’t go according to plan or where we’re stuck in routines that seem unchanging. But sometimes, the real beauty is in accepting those moments and realizing that tomorrow is a new chance. The song captures that spirit of resilience, that constant push to move forward, even when life feels ordinary or a little out of control.
Sometimes the rain falls, sometimes the people around us don’t make sense, but we keep moving—because nothing stays the same forever. You can’t change everything, but the way you respond to it is in your hands. This song is a reminder that even in the most mundane moments, there’s a reason to keep going. The day will end, and with it, a new one will begin.
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Move Forward
I wake up,
Take a look outside,
Rain’s coming down,
It’s pretty nice.Grab up my shoes,
Head for the door,
The same thing I’ve done,
A thousand times before.But it’s ok,
It’s alright,
The sky might be grey,
But my day is bright.
My day is bright.Move forward,
No turning back,
The wind in my face,
The sun at my back.Move forward,
‘Cause nothing lasts,
Like every minute and hour,
This too will pass.Move forward,
Today is brand new,
Things you can’t change,
Should never change you.
Never change you.The day aches,
Forget my plans,
Just stay calm,
Do the best I can.The people come,
Say what they say,
Not making sense,
Doesn’t matter anyway.The clock unwinds,
Ticks through the day,
Almost done,
And I’m on my way.
I’m on my way.Move forward,
No turning back,
The wind in my face,
The sun at my back.Move forward,
‘Cause nothing lasts,
Like every minute and hour,
This too will pass.Move forward,
Today is brand new,
Things you can’t change,
Should never change you.
Never change you.Head for the bus,
Leave work behind,
Push through the crowd,
Hope it’s on time.Closed my eyes,
Missed my stop,
That’s another hour,
Whether I like it or not.Got home so late,
The day is done,
Head to bed,
Wait for a new day to come.Move forward,
No turning back,
The wind in my face,
The sun at my back.Move forward,
‘Cause nothing lasts,
Like every minute and hour,
This too will pass.Move forward,
Today is brand new,
Things you can’t change,
Should never change you.
Never change you.