Big Don

I’m in denial, wearing a disguise Hiding behind my tearful eyes I say she's just a friend, but she sees through my lies There's something about the way she smiles, I try to deny, but it's no surprise Underneath the sunset, my heart ignites A flame that dances in the fading light I’m afraid to admit it, l’m holding on too tight But I can feel the sparks, burning bright I’m in denial, but the truth is plain to see My heart beats like a drum, a symphony I try to deny it, but she holds the key To unlock a love that's meant to be So let's dance under the stars, no need to pretend Let the music guide us till the night ends In this moment, our hearts will blend And in the morning light, our love will ascend I’m in denial, but she showed me the way To embrace her love, I’ve been trying to stray Together we'll paint a new picture, a bright display Underneath the sunset's last warm ray Sunset Serenade, a love so true A melody that's meant for me and you I’m in denial, but the love shines through In every chord, in every note, in all that I do I’m in denial, but soon she'll see The love that's been waiting, the harmony Sunset Serenade, a love so free In this moment, it's just you and me

[Verse] Two boys from Ohio with muscles to flex, Posting on the internet, causing car wrecks. With scented candles and boxing gloves on tight, They’re fighting for clicks in the dead of night. [Verse 2] Logan's on a mission, stirring up the pot, Whether in a forest or in some fake feuds he’s got. Jake’s out here strutting, trying to bust a rhyme, But it just sounds like nonsense every single time. [Chorus] Oh, brothers and buffoons, dancing for the views, Acting like stars but got nothing to lose. Chasing every dollar, causing online spats, Everybody’s laughing at their cowboy hats. [Verse 3] From YouTube to the ring, taking every dare, They’ve got a million followers, but does anyone care? Logan’s got that podcast, talking lots of smack, While Jake’s making headlines with some cringe attack. [Verse 4] They’ve been pulling stunts since we can recall, Selling merch and tickets, trying to stand tall. But when the lights go down and they’re all alone, Are they left with anything more than just their phone? [Chorus] Oh, brothers and buffoons, dancing for the views, Acting like stars but got nothing to lose. Chasing every dollar, causing online spats, Everybody’s laughing at their cowboy hats.

[Verse] Underneath the clear blue sky, she hides her gray, In a small-town whisper where the pain won't stay, Bruises bloom like roses, she can't find her way, But love shouldn't feel like this, it shouldn't ache each day. [Verse 2] She dreams of open fields where corn grows tall, Where her heart's unburdened, answers freedom's call, She needs to break those chains, her courage won't be small, His words can't bind her spirit, she will rise, won't fall. [Chorus] Girl, you deserve the light, not these shadows in the night, Stand up and find your strength, to set your wrongs to right, Leave behind the darkness, walk towards the bright, Your heart beats for a love that's pure, not one filled with fright. [Verse 3] Her mama used to tell her, "Good men raise you high," Not drag you through the dirt or make you cry, She's got that spark inside her, can't let it die, She'll find her wings and learn once more to fly. [Verse 4] She's packing up her memories and holding tight, To every bit of hope that shines so bright, She'll reach out for tomorrow and find it's right, Gonna find a love that treats her heart polite. [Chorus] Girl, you deserve the light, not these shadows in the night, Stand up and find your strength, to set your wrongs to right, Leave behind the darkness, walk towards the bright, Your heart beats for a love that's pure, not one filled with fright.

[Verse] Light's flickering slow in the dead end Memory's creeping like shadows pretend Eyes wide open but I can't see Life's a blurry mess drowning in a sea [Verse 2] Whispers echo like ghosts from the night Heart's beating fast but it don't feel right Counting regrets as the hours flow A shot glass of tears that I'll never show [Chorus] Pour me a heartbreak drown my fears A bitter love story in a shot glass of tears Every sip's a memory that never clears Lost in the echoes of what disappears [Verse 3] Smiles are gone like the autumn leaves Empty promises that no one believes Dreams shattered like broken glass Caught in the past as the moments pass [Bridge] Silence louder than a scream in air Hands reaching out for someone who's not there Drowning pain in the liquid night Hopelessly clinging to a fading light [Verse 4] Can't escape the weight of this sorrow Lost in the echoes no hope for tomorrow Smiling faces blur into fears One more sip from this shot glass of tears

[Verse] Little Jimmy’s sitting with his eyes all glued, To a screen with a glow, that’s his attitude. Momma's in the kitchen, scrolling too, Family dinner's turning into something new. [Chorus] Oh, they've got the screen time blues, iPads and phones, it’s what they choose. No more playing in the yard or climbing trees, They're trading life for pixels and USBs. [Verse] Daddy spends his evenings with a gaming pad, Mommy’s taking selfies, got her filters stacked. Jimmy’s learning numbers on an app so loud, But he ain’t counting fireflies out in the crowd. [Chorus] Oh, they've got the screen time blues, iPads and phones, it’s what they choose. No more fishing rivers or catching bees, They're swapping life for screens and LCDs. [Bridge] Remember sunsets, red and gold, Conversations deep, stories told. Now it's all emoticons and virtual hugs, Real life's turning into just a buzz. [Verse] Granny says it wasn't like this before, Kids were always running out the backdoor. Now they’re hidden behind digital walls, Missin’ out on the world, the season's calls.

[Verse] You brighten my morning with your glowing face Take my hand let's find a special place Every memory we make feels just like home Loving you forever never feel alone [Verse 2] In your eyes I see the stars they dance so wild Every moment with you makes my heart feel like a child Hold on tight and never let me go Together we can face whatever life may throw [Chorus] You and me we write our story every day Side by side we chase the clouds away No words can say just what you mean to me In your love forever that's where I'll be [Verse 3] When the night is dark and the road feels rough Your love and your smile are more than enough We'll walk this path just you and I Until the end of time no need to ask why [Chorus] You and me we write our story every day Side by side we chase the clouds away No words can say just what you mean to me In your love forever that's where I'll be [Bridge] So take my hand and hold it tight my dear With you the world it's crystal clear Forever doesn't seem too long with you Together there's nothing we can't do

[Verse] I walked into the clinic, felt a sudden chill, Doctor said, "Take a number, just sit and be still." Hours turned to days, as I looked around, Folks call it free, but it's got us feeling down. [Verse 2] Old Mr. Jenkins, he's coughing up a storm, Mama with her newborn trying to keep it warm, Nurse said, "Wait your turn, it'll be alright, But it’s looking like another sleepless night." [Chorus] In the land of maple leaves and snow, Hope your list ain't too long, that’s how it goes, Might find yourself in a never-ending line, Health care’s free, but it's eating up your time. [Verse 3] Had a friend named Sally, needed surgery fast, Waited six months, her good days didn't last, By the time they called her name, she was too far gone, Now her family prays without her at dawn. [Verse 4] Preacher in a wheelchair, said his back’s all broke, Nurses smile politely, but it's just a cruel joke, Said he’d best lean on faith and less on man, Because this waiting game ain’t part of the plan. [Chorus] In the land of maple leaves and snow, Hope your list ain't too long, that’s how it goes, Might find yourself in a never-ending line, Health care’s free, but it's eating up your time.

(Verse 1) It’s been a while, but you’re still in my heart, The days we spent, they’re a work of art. Muslim and Bitenge, we carried the flame, For the young souls seeking hope again. (Pre-Chorus) Every smile, every tear, Every story that we’d hear, Still echoes deep inside my soul, You’ve all made my life whole. (Chorus) You’ve not been forgotten, you’re always near, Through every mile, through every year. Refugees with dreams so strong, You’ve been the chorus to my song. I miss the laughter, I miss the care, The bond we had, nothing compares. (Verse 2) From all corners of the world, they came, Different faces, but hearts the same. We stood as one, through dark and light, Guiding them toward a brighter sight. (Pre-Chorus) Every journey, every start, Carried pieces of my heart. Though time has passed, the ties remain, In my thoughts, you still sustain. (Chorus) You’ve not been forgotten, you’re always near, Through every mile, through every year. Refugees with dreams so strong, You’ve been the chorus to my song. I miss the laughter, I miss the care, The bond we had, nothing compares. (Bridge) No borders can divide the love we knew, The hope we gave, the strength we drew. To Muslim, Bitenge, and all in between, You’re the threads in this tapestry I’ve seen. (Outro) You’ve not been forgotten, not now, not ever, The memories we made, I will treasure forever. Though life has moved, my heart’s still the same, You’re the spark that will forever remain.

Big Ball, oh Sebas, with might and delight, Like a rolling sphere, shining so bright. You stand tall, a friend so strong, With you, life’s a joyful song. In every laugh, in every call, There’s a joy when with Big Ball. Through every challenge, we rise and fall, Together, with you, dear Big Ball. A heart so vast, a spirit so free, Sebas Big Ball, you’re the key. To moments shared, to memories made, Big Ball, your friendship will never fade.

We would do anything for them, But we can't share their pain. These roads are theirs, whether they understand or not, Let them suffer, they'll find their way. We're here, but we're far, Feeling their pain is hard to bear. We wish we could comfort them, But pain is theirs, and they must learn. Let them suffer, it's their fight, their way, We’re just standing by, here to stay, They must find their peace someday, For suffering is very personal, so let it fade away. We can't truly understand others' pain, Every sigh, every sorrow, they face alone. We want to ease their heart, But their journey, their pain, is theirs to own. We're here, but we're far, We shouldn't carry their burden too far. Unfinished stories may never unfold, But suffering, it's theirs to behold. Let them suffer, it's their fight, their way, We’re just standing by, here to stay, They must find their peace someday, For suffering is very personal, so let it fade away. Some pain is so deep inside, It can’t be shared, can’t be denied, We only stand, quietly near, And watch them rise, conquer their fear. Let them suffer, it's their fight, their way, We’re just standing by, here to stay, They must find their peace someday, For suffering is very personal, so let it fade away. Let them suffer, let them be, Their pain is theirs, so let them see. In silence, they'll find their way, For suffering is very personal, every day.

[Verse] I walked into the bank today, stood in line for a while, Tellers movin’ slow as molasses, with that forced little smile, I watched the clock, it didn’t move, just like the staff behind, Got nothin’ done by quittin’ time, left my patience far behind. [Verse 2] Manager struttin’ like a rooster, thinkin' he's the boss, But when you need some help around, he's more like useless gloss, No answers and no helpin’ hand, just a bunch of air, Feels like I’m nappin’ on my feet, but I’m payin’ my fare. [Chorus] Oh, the Royal Bank, you slow me down, Like a tortoise stuck in town, Why can’t you pick up the pace? I’m feelin' like I'm runnin' in place. [Verse 3] Got a paycheck to deposit, but the line ain't movin’ still, Tellers takin' forever, don’t they know the deal? In this busy world we live, there’s no time to waste, But at the Royal Bank, all I get is a bitter taste. [Verse 4] When you need some real advice, well, good luck with that, The managers all clueless, just lookin' for a chat, They’ll nod their heads and smile wide, but nothing gets resolved, Avoidin' all our problems, leavin' them unsolved. [Chorus] Oh, the Royal Bank, you slow me down, Like a tortoise stuck in town, Why can’t you pick up the pace? I’m feelin' like I'm runnin' in place.

[Verse] Neon lights so bright Dancing through the dark Hearts beat in sync Igniting the spark City's pulse alive Under midnight's spell In this world of dreams Everything's so swell [Chorus] Retrowave love shining like a star In this endless night we’ll never be apart Feel the rhythm rise take me to the sky In this retro paradise you and I will fly [Verse 2] Synths and memories Echoing so clear Past and future blend Love is all we hear Highways stretch ahead Like an endless stream Lost in technicolor Living out the dream [Chorus] Retrowave love shining like a star In this endless night we’ll never be apart Feel the rhythm rise take me to the sky In this retro paradise you and I will fly [Bridge] VHS rewind Moments captured fast Our love’s forever Despite any past Moonlit silhouettes Shadows intertwined With the beat of time Our hearts aligned [Chorus] Retrowave love shining like a star In this endless night we’ll never be apart Feel the rhythm rise take me to the sky In this retro paradise you and I will fly