Bogan Spirits of the Outback

[Verse] Born in a hard place dust in my hair No one told me it was easy no one cared Roads worn down rough under boots Chasing lightning while I pick up roots [Verse 2] Days of sweat nights of cold nightmares Stars above they whisper they stare I fight shadows with a voice and a song No right no wrong but I’m where I belong [Chorus] Rock is in my veins blood that's alive Heart pounding loud under the sky Scream it out feel the world shake It's the fire I feed won't let it break [Verse 3] Rivers dry up mountains they move I carve paths with every word that’s bruised Pain like thunder fills every breath In the ashes the phoenix finds its rest [Bridge] Echoes from the past but I don’t hear They try to drown it out but it’s clear I stand alone but I stand tall Burned bridges behind no time to crawl [Chorus] Rock is in my veins blood that's alive Heart pounding loud under the sky Scream it out feel the world shake It's the fire I feed won't let it break

It starts with one, one thing I don't know why It doesn't even matter how hard you try Keep that in mind, I designed this rhyme to explain in due time All I know, time is a valuable thing Watch it fly by as the pendulum swings Watch it count down to the end of the day, the clock ticks life away It's so unreal, didn't look out below Watch the time go right out the window Tryna hold on, did-didn't even know I wasted it all just to watch you go I kept everything inside and even though I tried, it all fell apart What it meant to me will eventually be a memory of a time when I tried so hard and got so far But in the end, it doesn't even matter I had to fall to lose it all But in the end, it doesn't even matter One thing, I don't know why It doesn't even matter how hard you try Keep that in mind, I designed this rhyme To remind myself how I tried so hard In spite of the way you were mockin' me Actin' like I was part of your property Rememberin' all the times you fought with me I'm surprised it got so far Things aren't the way they were before You wouldn't even recognize me anymore Not that you knew me back then, but it all comes back to me in the end You kept everything inside and even though I tried, it all fell apart What it meant to me will eventually be a memory of a time when I tried so hard and got so far But in the end, it doesn't even matter I had to fall to lose it all But in the end, it doesn't even matter I've put my trust in you Pushed as far as I can go For all this, there's only one thing you should know I've put my trust in you Pushed as far as I can go For all this, there's only one thing you should know I tried so hard and got so far But in the end, it doesn't even matter I had to fall to lose it all But in the end, it doesn't even matter

I'm dancing with my demons I'm hanging off the edge Storm clouds gather beneath me Waves break above my head Headfirst hallucination I wanna fall wide awake now You tell me it's alright Tell me I'm forgiven, tonight But nobody can save me now I'm holding up a light I'm chasing out the darkness inside 'Cause nobody can save me Stared into this illusion For answers yet to come I chose a false solution But nobody proved me wrong, no Headfirst hallucination I wanna fall wide awake Watch the ground giving way now You tell me it's alright Tell me I'm forgiven, tonight But nobody can save me now I'm holding up a light I'm chasing out the darkness inside 'Cause nobody can save me Been searching somewhere out there For what's been missing right here I've been searching somewhere out there For what's been missing right here I wanna fall wide awake now So tell me: it's alright Tell me I'm forgiven, tonight And only I can save me now I'm holding up a light Chasing out the darkness inside And I don't wanna let you down But only I can save me Been searching somewhere out there For what's been missing right here

Verse 1 (Male Lead) I gave you everything, my heart and soul, But in the dark, I watched us lose control. Every promise turned to ash in the wind, Told myself it’d be the last, but here we begin. Pre-Chorus (Male Lead & Female Backup) It was love that cut too deep, A passion we couldn’t keep. Now I stand here torn apart, Screaming out with a shattered heart. Chorus (Both) It’s never enough, the echoes of us, Every scar reminds me of trust misplaced. It’s never enough, the weight of love, Can’t escape the ghost of your embrace. Verse 2 (Female Backup) You were my strength and my fatal flaw, In every fight, I saw what we really are. Hoping, fearing, tied to your flame, Letting go but I’m calling your name. Bridge (Male Lead & Female Backup) (Softly, then building) One last time, I’ll walk this road alone, Fingers cold, letting go of stone. (United voices) Still, the pain is bittersweet, But in the silence, I’m learning to breathe. Verse 3 (Male Lead & Female backup) (Male Lead) I'm breaking free from the chains you left, Filling the void of Love's theft. Every step, a jagged edge to tread, But I rise from the ashes, no longer misled. (Female Backup) And I watch as the past unravels slow, Finding strength in the places I let go. A spark reignites within my core, Learning I'm worth so much more. Final Chorus (Both) It’s never enough, the echoes of us, But I know now, this love must fade. It’s never enough, when push comes to shove, Time to leave this shadow we made.

Private Hazard, a coder so grand, In Conroe, Texas, he makes his stand. TFR mod, his heart's desire, But chances blown, set his soul on fire. (Chorus) Oh, Hazard, Hazard, with belly so round, Unemployed and coding, your fame will resound. Littlebuddy by your side, a loyal friend, But chances you squander, time and again. (Verse 2) HOI4, your passion, your digital art, But deadlines missed, tore the team apart. Promises broken, trust betrayed, A reputation shattered, a price to be paid. (Chorus) Oh, Hazard, Hazard, with belly so round, Unemployed and coding, your fame will resound. Littlebuddy by your side, a loyal friend, But chances you squander, time and again. (Bridge) Conroe nights, filled with pizza and code, A dream of modding, a heavy load. But laziness crept in, and procrastination took hold, Leaving your talent wasted, your story untold. (Chorus) Oh, Hazard, Hazard, with belly so round, Unemployed and coding, your fame will resound. Littlebuddy by your side, a loyal friend, But chances you squander, time and again. (Outro) Will Hazard rise, from the ashes of failure, Or fade into obscurity, a cautionary tale? Only time will tell, if he can mend his ways, And reclaim his place, in the modding game's maze.

The Ballad of the Aldbury 2024 Verse 1 Oh, gather ‘round and lend an ear, To tales of Aldbury’s finest year! With mishaps grand and stories tall, We’ll sing and laugh about them all. Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 2 Rob Ray left his car a-runnin’, Three and a half hours, now ain’t that somethin’? Steve Webb’s keys, they went astray, In Heathrow’s car park while he flew away! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 3 At Christmas dinner, the jollies ran high, But five caught Covid, oh my, oh my! Sandra and Jeff saw fists take flight, As their Ryanair plane made a mid-air fright. Verse 4 David Demmery, he took a spill, On a blue ski slope, now he’s sitting still. And Annie packed shoes that didn’t twin, She’s walking through Cornwall in quite a spin ! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 5 Now George won’t leave his mortar and pestle, He grinds his spices with tourist hustle. Nikki Sharp left Dobbies unpaid, With Mum in tow, it’s a daring escapade! Verse 6 Barbara saw Clooney, right there in the ‘Ridge, While filming scenes by Ashridge Bridge. Rob took a hot run, then guzzled down, Sally’s vodka—oh, how he frowned! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 7 And Jeff lit a candle, “It’s volcanic!” he claimed, But it just burned plain, with no lava to flame. Oh, Aldbury’s folk are quirky and fine, In 2024, they’ve had quite the time. Final Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. With mishaps and laughter, we’ve told what we think, Here’s to Aldbury life—let’s raise a drink !

Verse 1 Oh, gather ‘round and lend an ear, To tales of Aldbury’s finest year! With mishaps grand and stories tall, We’ll sing and laugh about them all. Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 2 Rob Ray left his car a-runnin’, Three and a half hours, now ain’t that somethin’? Steve Webb’s keys, they went astray, In Heathrow’s car park while he flew away! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 3 At Christmas dinner, the jollies ran high, But five caught Covid, oh my, oh my! Sandra and Jeff saw fists take flight, As their Ryanair plane made a mid-air fright. Verse 4 David Demmery, he took a spill, On a blue ski slope, now he’s sitting still. And Annie packed shoes that didn’t match, She’s walking Cornwall with quite the batch! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 5 Now George won’t leave his mortar and pestle, He grinds his spices with tourist hustle. Nikki Sharp left Dobbies unpaid, With Mum in tow, it’s a daring escapade! Verse 6 Barbara saw Clooney, right there in the ‘Ridge, While filming scenes by Ashridge Bridge. Rob took a hot run, then guzzled down, Sally’s vodka—oh, how he frowned! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 7 And Jeff lit a candle, “It’s volcanic!” he claimed, But it just burned plain, with no lava to flame. Oh, Aldbury’s folk are quirky and fine, In 2024, they’ve had quite the time. Final Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. With mishaps and laughter, we’ve told the tale, Here’s to Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale!

Verse 1 Oh, gather ‘round and lend an ear, To tales of Aldbury’s finest year! With mishaps grand and stories tall, We’ll sing and laugh about them all. Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 2 Rob Ray left his car a-runnin’, Three and a half hours, now ain’t that somethin’? Steve Webb’s keys, they went astray, In Heathrow’s car park while he flew away! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 3 At Christmas dinner, the jollies ran high, But five caught Covid, oh my, oh my! Sandra and Jeff saw fists take flight, As their Ryanair plane made a mid-air fright. Verse 4 David Demmery, he took a spill, On a blue ski slope, now he’s sitting still. And Annie packed shoes that didn’t match, She’s walking Cornwall with quite the batch! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 5 Now George won’t leave his mortar and pestle, He grinds his spices with tourist hustle. Nikki Sharp left Dobbies unpaid, With Mum in tow, it’s a daring escapade! Verse 6 Barbara saw Clooney, right there in the ‘Ridge, While filming scenes by Ashridge Bridge. Rob took a hot run, then guzzled down, Sally’s vodka—oh, how he frowned! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 7 And Jeff lit a candle, “It’s volcanic!” he claimed, But it just burned plain, with no lava to flame. Oh, Aldbury’s folk are quirky and fine, In 2024, they’ve had quite the time. Final Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. With mishaps and laughter, we’ve told the tale, Here’s to Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale!

Verse 1 Oh, gather ‘round and lend an ear, To tales of Aldbury’s finest year! With mishaps grand and stories tall, We’ll sing and laugh about them all. Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 2 Rob Ray left his car a-runnin’, Three and a half hours, now ain’t that somethin’? Steve Webb’s keys, they went astray, In Heathrow’s car park while he flew away! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 3 At Christmas dinner, the jollies ran high, But five caught Covid, oh my, oh my! Sandra and Jeff saw fists take flight, As their Ryanair plane made a mid-air fright. Verse 4 David Demmery, he took a spill, On a blue ski slope, now he’s sitting still. And Annie packed shoes that didn’t match, She’s walking Cornwall with quite the batch! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 5 Now George won’t leave his mortar and pestle, He grinds his spices with tourist hustle. Nikki Sharp left Dobbies unpaid, With Mum in tow, it’s a daring escapade! Verse 6 Barbara saw Clooney, right there in the ‘Ridge, While filming scenes by Ashridge Bridge. Rob took a hot run, then guzzled down, Sally’s vodka—oh, how he frowned! Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. We’ve got cracked hips, vodka sips, and candles that fail, It’s Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale! Verse 7 And Jeff lit a candle, “It’s volcanic!” he claimed, But it just burned plain, with no lava to flame. Oh, Aldbury’s folk are quirky and fine, In 2024, they’ve had quite the time. Final Chorus Oh, Aldbury’s a village where the fun won’t stop, From Heathrow keys to a Ryanair flop. With mishaps and laughter, we’ve told the tale, Here’s to Aldbury life—let’s raise a pale!

[Verse] He left but he never said goodbye Taught me how to paint my tears dry Got my toughness from the empty sky Still hoping for a reason why [Verse 2] Used to dream he'd come around Lift me up when I'm feeling down But shadows don't make a sound Now I walk this lonesome town [Chorus] Daddy issues written on my sleeve Looking for love that won't leave Heart's a maze I can't retrieve Broken pieces I can't weave [Verse 3] Found his jacket behind the door Glory days we've never worn In his footsteps but I'm torn Loving him was never sworn [Verse 4] Momma tried to mend my mind Taught me strength wasn’t hard to find But I keep leaving her behind Searching answers in the blinds [Chorus] Daddy issues written on my sleeve Looking for love that won't leave Heart's a maze I can't retrieve Broken pieces I can't weave

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[Verse] She walked in with her iron glare Ruling strong didn’t seem to care But oh the Poll Tax started to crack The people rose up pushing back [Pre-Chorus] Are you ready are you ready for this To take a stand and raise your fists The tide is turning can you feel The winds of change they start to squeal [Chorus] Iron lady crumbling down Voices rising shaking ground Power’s shifting can't you see We're writing our own history [Verse 2] Voices echo through the streets Determined cries no more defeat Hands united oh so tight Facing shadows in the night [Chorus] Iron lady crumbling down Voices rising shaking ground Power’s shifting can't you see We're writing our own history [Bridge] Her fortress now a house of cards The people's voices breaking bars No more reign of cold and steel This revolution’s very real