Echoes of Remembrance

The Ballad of Pastor John (A Folk Song of Rise and Ruin) (Verse 1 – Slow & Solemn) Oh, gather ‘round and hear the tale, of Pastor John so bold, A preacher man with silver tongue, who turned his words to gold. He built a flock, he raised a shrine, he swore he’d lead the way, But oh, the sins that hide in light would drag his soul away. (Chorus – Catchy & Haunting) Ohhh, Pastor John, where’d you run? Your kingdom’s dust, your name’s undone. The law came knockin’, the truth came down, Now you're breathin’ deep in a border town. (Verse 2 – Midtempo, Driving Beat) He claimed the Lord had shown him signs, a vision pure and bright, But in the dark, he chased a high, a different kind of light. A sacred jar, a breath so foul, he called it holy grace, And one by one, his faithful bowed to seek that sweet embrace. (Chorus – Repeated, More Energy) Ohhh, Pastor John, where’d you run? Your kingdom’s dust, your name’s undone. The law came knockin’, the truth came down, Now you're breathin’ deep in a border town. (Bridge – Stripped Down, Reflective Tone) They dragged his name through fire and stone, The temple fell, he stood alone. No prayer could save, no gold could buy, So south he fled beneath the sky. (Verse 3 – Final Verse, Slow & Wistful) Now in the heat of Mexico, he sits with jar in hand, A fallen king, a faded man, just sippin’ on the sand. No hymns remain, no flock to kneel, just whispers on the breeze, A preacher lost, a lesson told, to bring the proud to their knees. (Final Chorus – Haunting & Drawn Out) Ohhh, Pastor John, where’d you run? Your kingdom’s dust, your time is done. The law came knockin’, the truth came down, Now you're breathin’ deep in a border town. (Outro – Fades into the night…)

[Verse] Mùng Tám tháng Ba thật xanh Hương thơm qua ngõ mỏng manh gió chiều Ngày vui rực rỡ bao nhiêu Hoa tay ai đã thêu điều ước mơ [Verse 2] Cho bà nụ cười vừa tròn Cho mẹ con cháu luôn còn yêu thương Chị em duyên dáng bên đường Nụ hồng cứ nở như gương ánh cười [Chorus] Ngày này dệt đủ niềm vui Người đời khắc mãi một hồi ca vang Bông hoa trong nắng thênh thang Tình yêu ngọt như bát vàng yêu thương [Verse 3] Mặt trời dạo khắp sân siêng Câu chào nhẹ vọng qua liền xuân reo Người nào quên thán thư treo Lời chúc thêm đậm sắc treo đất tình [Bridge] Thế gian có chị có em Có bà có mẹ đêm hẹn mộng mơ Quây quần nhìn ánh đèn thờ Lời chúc cứ thế ngàn tờ vẫn vang [Chorus] Ngày này dệt đủ niềm vui Người đời khắc mãi một hồi ca vang Bông hoa trong nắng thênh thang Tình yêu ngọt như bát vàng yêu thương

[Verse] Yuvraj sits alone room so bare Silence fills spaces where love was shared Tears trace paths on cheeks that mourn A heart once whole now bruised and torn [Verse 2] He gave her his heart she let it fall Shattered echoes bounce off the wall Memories whisper in the midnight shade Promises woven now start to fade [Chorus] Time to rise from this shadowed fight Leave the ghost of love in the night Stars still shine though skies are cold The story's his now to be retold [Verse 3] The walls remember but they won't speak Every crack holding moments weak The clock keeps ticking a steady beat A reminder life moves past defeat [Bridge] Dreams don't die they shift and turn Through the ashes new fires burn Though tears may blur this view inside Healing begins as wounds subside [Chorus] Time to rise from this shadowed fight Leave the ghost of love in the night Stars still shine though skies are cold The story's his now to be retold

[Verse 1] (Soft, distant, fading like a memory) In the silent dark, I hear them call, Voices lost, yet never gone. Bound by chains of fate so cruel, Their sins remain… unseen by all. [Verse 2] (A weight of judgment, inescapable fate) Through the endless halls they fade, Names erased, yet scars remain. A world adorned in borrowed light, Yet none can leave… this hollow cage. [Chorus] (Resigned yet sorrowful, the voice of Reciprocity itself?) 🔹 Echoes of remembrance… 🔹 Written deep, yet left unsung. Turn the page, but read the same, A fate that never ends. [Verse 3] (A brief moment of doubt, as if the system questions itself) If all returns to dust once more, Why do their voices linger still? The past erased, the future chained, Yet something stirs… beyond the veil. [Final Chorus] (A realization that fate will not bend, that the cycle will continue regardless.) 🔹 Echoes of remembrance… 🔹 Turn the page, but read the same. No new dawn will break these walls, For fate cannot be changed. [Outro] (Soft, fading, as if the song itself is disappearing into history.) A nameless song upon the wind… Drifting far… far away…

(A solemn, hymn-like ballad in the style of My Brother from Berserk: The Golden Age, centered on Reciprocity and the Bell in Feerie’s Mirage.) [Verse 1] (Soft, sorrowful, as if sung from the depths of time itself.) The bell will toll, again, again… A name is lost upon the wind. The weight of time, the hands of fate, Will carve the sins that none defend. [Verse 2] (A slow march toward inevitability, fate’s unshaken will.) The voice it calls, yet none will hear, The pages turn, yet none will weep. For judgment waits behind the veil, And silence binds what none will keep. [Chorus] (The core refrain, the moment where the weight of judgment is sealed.) 🔹 The bell, it rings… it rings for thee. 🔹 No hand may stop the turning key. The shadow falls, the name is gone, Yet still… the tolling bell will sing. [Verse 3] (A glimmer of resistance, a question within the silence.) If dust returns to dust again, Then why do echoes never fade? A voice remains beneath the stone, Yet none will dare to speak its name. [Final Chorus] (Acceptance of the cycle, the inescapable decree of Reciprocity.) 🔹 The bell, it rings… it rings for thee. 🔹 No hand may stop the turning key. The shadow falls, the name is gone, Yet still… the tolling bell will sing. [Outro] (The final sound, a whisper before all fades to silence.) A name is lost upon the wind… And still… the bell will ring.

[Verse 1] I’ve seen the world bend at my feet, Built it all from fire and defeat. I carved my name in blood, in stone, But never knew a love could feel like home. I’ve faced the darkness, felt the sting, But your words are all the light I need. The way you speak my name, I swear, You’re the only one who sees me there. [Pre-Chorus] And in this moment, I’ve lost my fight, Under your gaze, I feel the light. You pulled me close, now I can see, The heart that beats inside of me. [Chorus] So, don’t you dare hide away, In your arms, I’ll always stay. Every word you say makes me new, I never thought I’d feel this truth. In this dance, we’re free and strong, With every step, I’ve found where I belong. I love you, oh I do, I am so happy with you. [Verse 2] You’ve seen my scars, my fears untold, But in your eyes, I feel the warmth, the bold. No fortress stands, no walls too high, I would let you in, no need to try. You said you'd take my burdens, too, Now all I want is to share them with you. In your laughter, I’ve found my grace, Your love’s a refuge, my sacred space. [Pre-Chorus] And in this moment, I’ve lost my fight, Under your gaze, I feel the light. You pulled me close, now I can see, The heart that beats inside of me. [Chorus] So, don’t you dare hide away, In your arms, I’ll always stay. Every word you say makes me new, I never thought I’d feel this truth. In this dance, we’re free and strong, With every step, I’ve found where I belong. I love you, oh I do, I am so happy with you. [Bridge] I’m scared, I’m lost, but you’re the guide, Your love pulls me through the night. You’ve seen my darkness, still, you stay, I’d walk with you through the endless gray. [Chorus] So, don’t you dare hide away, In your arms, I’ll always stay. Every word you say makes me new, I never thought I’d feel this truth. In this dance, we’re free and strong, With every step, I’ve found where I belong. I love you, oh I do, I am so happy with you. [Outro] In this dance, we are one, Two hearts that beat, now together, undone. I love you, oh I do, Forever and always, just us two.

[Verse 1] (Female voice) The night is heavy, the silence deep, Secrets I carry won’t let me sleep. I did what I had to, but gods, does it ache, Another piece of me I had to break. [Pre-Chorus] (Female voice) She looked at me like nothing changed, But I know the price, the cost remains. How many more truths must I hide? How much more must I leave behind? [Chorus] (Both female and male voices) Not alone, not anymore, Your heartbeat is my open door. In the dark, I feel you near, Holding on, drowning out the fear. [Verse 2] (Female voice) Lying here, tracing scars on your skin, Trying to forget the war within. If I could steal just one more breath, I’d choose this moment over all the rest. [Pre-Chorus] (Female voice) But the weight still lingers, the echoes call, The burden I bear, I feel it all. How many more truths must I hide? How much more must I leave behind? [Chorus] (Both female and male voices) Not alone, not anymore, Your heartbeat is my open door. In the dark, I feel you near, Holding on, drowning out the fear. [Bridge] (Male voice, soft and reassuring) Lay your sorrow here with me, You don’t have to bleed unseen. No more burdens left to bear, I am here, I’m always there. [Chorus] (Both female and male voices, swelling in emotion) Not alone, not anymore, Your heartbeat is my open door. In the dark, I feel you near, Holding on, drowning out the fear. [Outro] (Female voice, fading into quiet acceptance) For tonight, it’s enough to know, That in your arms, I’m not alone

[Verse] Y ahora me dejaste el corazón roto Preferiste el oro y los diamantes Olvidaste la promesa en aquel cerro Donde juraste amarme sin desplantes [Verse 2] Tu ambición cavó la tumba de lo nuestro Te perdiste al seguir siempre lo ajeno Yo me quedé con luna y su reflejo Tú en tu caja de brillo pero sin sueño [Chorus] Yo prefiero un rancho con el viento Que a un palacio lleno de tormento El amor no se guarda en una caja Es un fuego que ni el oro lo apaga [Verse 3] Cambiabas caricias por cuentas de plata Robaste el tiempo que nunca regresa En las noches susurra la guitarra Recordándome tu falsa nobleza [Bridge] Dime si el oro llena los vacíos Si los diamantes ciegan tus sentidos Tenerlo todo no es lo que esperabas El precio fue la soledad que abrazabas [Chorus] Yo prefiero un rancho con el viento Que a un palacio lleno de tormento El amor no se guarda en una caja Es un fuego que ni el oro lo apaga

Back in the day, we ran so wild, Young and reckless, hearts like fire. Late-night walks in hometown streets, Never thought time would move this fast on me. But here we stand, a little gray, Laugh lines show the price we paid. Through every turn, through every sin, Still got your back, still got that grin. Now we’re brothers in our 40s, still standing tall, We’ve seen some wins, we’ve had some falls. Life keeps changing, but one thing’s true, No matter what, I’ve got you. Built our lives, got scars to show, Lessons learned, still room to grow. Kids and work, responsibilities stack high, But some things money just can’t buy. Through the years, through thick and thin, We’ve lost some, but we still stand. No road too long, no dream too late, Still got time to celebrate. Now we’re brothers in our 40s, still standing tall, We’ve seen some wins, we’ve had some falls. Life keeps changing, but one thing’s true, No matter what, I’ve got you. (Love my brother) You are better at golf ya better boast. Just like folks knowledge to make bread toast. Here’s to the days still yet to come, Ain’t slowing down, we’re not done. (no need for booze to have fun) Brothers in our 40s, the story goes on, Still laughing, still strong. Through every high, through every low, Side by side, we’ll always go. (happy birthday to my bro) 43 is the new 23. Love ya brother forever. Forever more. Until i'm unable to.. stand when I pee. Happy 43 My bro is getting older Houston aint getting colder. Happy birthday Miho

I'm struggling to see while my eyes close, I never thought I'd open them again, the thought of looking on without you, makes me want to stay blind, Somehow we grew apart but, I thought it was everlasting, And now I sit alone with a broken heart, Don't forget the way that you used to be, Sometimes love can cloud all you see, If you have to change then it's not to be, Saying goodbye is what sets you free

Verse 1 (Female Voice - Lucina): In the quiet of the night, I feel the pull, A distant memory that breaks me, makes me whole. The stars that once burned bright between us two, Now flicker out of reach, but I still chase you. Verse 2 (Male Voice - Lucien): Through the cracks of time, I hear your name, A voice that haunts my every step, calling through the flame. We were torn apart by fate’s cruel hand, Yet in the fragments, I still understand. Chorus (Both Female and Male Voices): Torn stars in the sky, but our hearts align, Bound by a thread that can never unwind. We reach for each other in the vast unknown, Torn apart, but we’re never alone. Verse 3 (Female Voice - Lucina): I carry your light in the shadows of my soul, Though the distance grows, I remain whole. I dream of the day when I’ll see you again, Where the stars no longer keep us in pain. Verse 4 (Male Voice - Lucien): I carry your spirit like a constant guide, Even when the world seems torn and wide. You’re the echo that I hear in the dark, The fire that still burns, even from afar. Chorus (Both Female and Male Voices): Torn stars in the sky, but our hearts align, Bound by a thread that can never unwind. We reach for each other in the vast unknown, Torn apart, but we’re never alone. Bridge (Female Voice - Lucina): I feel your presence, a whisper in the breeze, Though I can’t touch you, I still feel at ease. Bridge (Male Voice - Lucien): I feel you too, through every night and day, Even though you’re far, you never fade away. Chorus (Both Female and Male Voices): Torn stars in the sky, but our hearts align, Bound by a thread that can never unwind. We reach for each other in the vast unknown, Torn apart, but we’re never alone. Outro (Both Female and Male Voices): Torn stars, but together we remain, Our souls intertwined, despite the pain.

Star **(Verse 1: Lead)** Star, don't leave me, **(Background)** No, don't you go away. **(Lead)** You’re the light in my life, **(Background)** You shine brighter every day. **(Lead)** When the world’s heavy on my heart, **(Background)** You’re the one who stays. **(Lead)** Through the highs and all the lows, **(Background)** You never walk away. **(Chorus: Lead)** Oh, they don’t see the good in you, **(Background)** But I know it’s true. **(Lead)** You’ve made mistakes, but your heart’s so pure, **(Background)** You just wanna be sure. **(Lead)** So, I’m here through thick and thin, **(Background)** Your soul’s where I begin. **(Verse 2: Lead)** Star, don’t doubt me, **(Background)** I’ll be right by your side. **(Lead)** You stumble sometimes, it’s okay, **(Background)** You’re still my pride. **(Lead)** You wear your heart on your sleeve, **(Background)** But it’s hard to hide. **(Lead)** Your goodness shines in your soul, **(Background)** You got nothing to divide. **(Chorus: Lead)** Oh, they don’t see the good in you, **(Background)** But I know it’s true. **(Lead)** You’ve made mistakes, but your heart’s so pure, **(Background)** You just wanna be sure. **(Lead)** So, I’m here through thick and thin, **(Background)** Your soul’s where I begin. **(Bridge: Lead)** And in the shadows, you might fall, **(Background)** But I’ll catch you when you call. **(Lead)** In this friendship, we’ll find a way, **(Background)** Together we’ll be okay. **(Chorus: Lead)** Oh, they don’t see the good in you, **(Background)** But I know it’s true. **(Lead)** You’ve made mistakes, but your heart’s so pure, **(Background)** You just wanna be sure. **(Lead)** So, I’m here through thick and thin, **(Background)** Your soul’s where I begin. **(Outro: Lead)** Star, don’t leave me, **(Background)** I’ll be right here. **(Lead)** Through the storms and the calm, **(Background)** Together, my dear. **(Lead)** You’re my light in the night, **(Background)** Forever our bond is tight. **(Lead & Background together)** Star, don’t leave me, **(Background)** You’re my guiding light.