Evening on the Porch

**Title: Five Dollar Water** *(Verse 1)* In the heart of the hustle, where the city never sleeps, I wear my apron proudly, and the promise runs deep. I’m a senior chef with dreams, cooking up a storm, But today I’ve got a special, breaking from the norm. *(Chorus)* I sell water for five dollars, Pure, refreshing, a life’s dowsing balm, In a world of chaos, I bring the calm. So come on, take a sip, let your worries wash away, Five dollar water, it’s a brand new day. *(Verse 2)* Gourmet dishes, oh, they flow from my hands, But sometimes simple pleasures meet our deepest demands. So I take a moment, as the crowds chatter loud, Pouring crystal clear dreams for every seeker and crowd. *(Chorus)* I sell water for five dollars, Pure, refreshing, a life’s dowsing balm, In a world of chaos, I bring the calm. So come on, take a sip, let your worries wash away, Five dollar water, it’s a brand new day. *(Bridge)* Pour it high, pour it low, with love in every drop, It’s more than just a drink, it’s a little taste of hope. Through the laughter and the tears, I serve with all my art, Each sip is a reminder; we’re all a work of heart. *(Chorus)* I sell water for five dollars, Pure, refreshing, a life’s dowsing balm, In a world of chaos, I bring the calm. So come on, take a sip, let your worries wash away, Five dollar water, it’s a brand new day. *(Outro)* So raise your glass to life, let’s toast to what we find, In every drop of water, there’s a peace of mind. I’m a senior chef with dreams, and this is my way, Selling water for five dollars, come and share today.

[Verse] New Year’s here we make a list Dreams and goals we can’t resist Hit the gym and eat so clean But by February we're eating ice cream [Chorus] Plans so grand they start to fade Motivation quickly swayed Here we are same old groove A little push will help us move [Verse 2] Bought that journal wrote ten lines Swore we'd use it all the time Now it sits there gathering dust Showin' how intentions rust [Chorus] Plans so grand they start to fade Motivation quickly swayed Here we are same old groove A little push will help us move [Bridge] Promises to be our best Life brings trials life brings tests In the end it's all okay We’ll find a better way [Verse 3] Laughter more and worry less Chase the dreams life's sweetest quest Plans may bend but hearts stay strong Together we can't go wrong

[Verse] Under the summer sky we ran free Grass-stained knees and laughter gleefully Hidden in the shade of the old oak tree Bare feet on swings flying high with glee [Verse 2] Fireflies danced as twilight would glide Pockets full of dreams nowhere to hide Echoes of tag and hide-and-seek cries Innocent wonders through child's eyes [Chorus] Oh take me back to those days of light When worries were distant far from sight The world was a canvas pure and bright Every dawn painted in colors so right [Verse 3] Popsicle smiles on hazy afternoons Bicycles racing beneath the blue Secret forts built with magic and tunes Time stood still in the fields we'd go to [Verse 4] Chasing our shadows on golden sands Messy hair carried by wind's gentle hand Stories whispered with makeshift wands Bout fantastical realms and distant lands [Bridge] Moonlit nights we'd camp out in the yard Counting every star our hearts unscarred Singing lullabies sweet and unmarred Dreams the only currency we charged

[Verse] Bintang malam bersinar terang Gema rindu hadir sekali lagi Kau dan aku berjalan di awang Masa lalu kenangan yang sulit terpi [Verse 2] Lagu lama kembali terputar Hati teriris melihat foto usang Tangis malam tak lagi tertahan Kemarin ku tak bisa menghilang [Chorus] Tak bisa ku lepas dari bayangmu Hati ini tak ingin menjauh Cinta masih merajai hatiku Berdiam di masa dulu selamanya [Bridge] Hujan turun membawa kenangan Seakan kau hadir di sisi Meski waktu terus bergulir jalan Ku tetap merindu dalam sepi [Verse 3] Suratmu kuning termakan masa Setiap kata terasa nyata Meski cinta tak lagi bersama Hatiku tak bisa terjaga [Chorus] Tak bisa ku lepas dari bayangmu Hati ini tak ingin menjauh Cinta masih merajai hatiku Berdiam di masa dulu selamanya

The siren screams, and he’s out the door, Boots hit the ground as the engines roar. In a town so small, where help’s hard to find, He’s the first to show up, leaving nothing behind. With his boys watching close, he’s leading the way, Teaching them courage by living each day. It’s not just the fire he’s fighting to tame, It’s the man he’s shaping through the flames. When the fire bell rings, and the flames climb high, He’s a steady hand beneath a smoky sky. Risking it all for the lives at stake, He’s showing his boys the kind of men to make. It’s not the fear you feel but the strength you show, That’s the kind of man I want you to know. When the smoke clears out and the night’s gone still, He’s back at home on that porch up the hill. Telling his boys, “It’s not what you say, But the things you do that light the way.” With a handshake firm and a heart so true, He’s building a legacy in all that they do. From the firehouse bell to his family’s needs, He’s showing the world what it means to lead. When the fire bell rings, and the flames climb high, He’s a steady hand beneath a smoky sky. Risking it all for the lives at stake, He’s showing his boys the kind of men to make. It’s not the fear you feel but the strength you show, That’s the kind of man I want you to know.

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[Verse] Cody and Blanca, ridin' side by side, Bikes and trucks, their hearts open wide. Underneath the open sky, southern breeze, Livin' life, feelin' free, and easy. [Verse 2] Cody revs the engine, Blanca rides in the back, Skies ablaze with the sunset's track. Through the fields, where memories unfold, Tales of love and laughter, born and told. [Chorus] Under the starlight, drinkin' beer, Cody whispers softly, "Blanca, come here." Hand in hand, the world is right, Love blooms strong in the Tennessee night. [Verse 3] Trump signs on fences, wave as they pass, On the long dirt roads, through miles of grass. Flags unfurl in the twilight's hue, Their love for the country, so pure and true. [Bridge] Crickets sing a sweet serenade, As they park by the creek in the soft glade. Cheers to the nights, where dreams collide, In Cody and Blanca's starlit ride. [Chorus] Under the starlight, drinkin' beer, Cody whispers softly, "Blanca, come here." Hand in hand, the world is right, Love blooms strong in the Tennessee night.

He welds at the Men’s Shed all day long Measuring and cutting and he’s never wrong All the members at Jamieson Court say Ron’s the best welder that’s ever been taught Ronnie Gee, yeah, yeah, Ronnie Gee He is the best that will ever be Ronnie Gee, yeah, yeah, Ronnie Gee Welding looks so easy with a stick in his hand He’s waving that rod like leading a band Rons always there, never misses a day It’s about time the Treasurer increased his pay Ronnie Gee, yeah, yeah, Ronnie Gee He is the best that will ever be Ronnie Gee, yeah, yeah, Ronnie Gee

[Verse 1] I’ve been walking through the shadows, Tracing lines on the bedroom floor. Every whisper feels so hollow, Like I’m chasing what’s not there anymore. Your pretty like the sun, But you burn when I get close. I reach out, and you’re gone, A ghost I’ll never hold. [Pre-Chorus] I see the cracks in the mirror, And they’re staring back at me. I want a better body, I want better skin, you see. [Chorus] Baby, I can’t breathe, When you’re standing next to me. You’re pretty like the wind, Slipping through my trembling hands. And I’m breaking at the seams, While you’re shining in my dreams. Baby, I can’t breathe, No, I can’t breathe. [Verse 2] I’ve been drowning in your silence, Every word feels like a stone. You’re a song I can’t stop singing, Even though you’re not my own. Your pretty like the sun, And I’m the shadow on the ground. You’re a battle never won, But I keep circling around. [Pre-Chorus] I see the cracks in the mirror, And they’re cutting deep inside. I want a better heart, One I don’t have to hide. [Chorus] Baby, I can’t breathe, When you’re standing next to me. You’re pretty like the wind, Slipping through my trembling hands. And I’m breaking at the seams, While you’re shining in my dreams. Baby, I can’t breathe, No, I can’t breathe. [Bridge] All the things I wish I was, And all the ways I’ve fallen short. You’re a light I can’t outrun, You’re the ache I can’t ignore. [Chorus] Baby, I can’t breathe, When you’re standing next to me. You’re pretty like the wind, Slipping through my trembling hands. And I’m breaking at the seams, While you’re shining in my dreams. Baby, I can’t breathe, No, I can’t breathe. [Outro] Your pretty like the sun, But you burn when I get close. I’ll love you till I’m done, Even if I’m just a ghost.

Cigarette ash on my guitar Ring in my pocket and a broken heart Wishing things worked out differently But tonight I'm turning up the whiskey Sorry I'm not a Rockstar Driving in that fancy car Maybe one day you'll know You not in my heart is never so They say if you love them gotta let them go But I'm holding on to this tattered rope Like a drive by trucker on the open road With these open containers whistling Skynard solos I say things I don't mean then I apologize, it's just testosterone and the look in your eyes The thought that I may never see that look again the thought you may say let's just be friends When I think of you I don't think of friends I think of long nights and legs that I don't want to end Dream of the smile dimples and the grin that makes my knees weak that make me want to sin They say if you love them gotta let them go But I'm holding on to this tattered rope Like a drive by trucker on this open road With these open containers whistling Skynard solos Whistling whistling Skynard solos Whistling whistling Skynard solos Fly high free curve Fly high watch out for that curb

[Verse] Travis got his old VW out back, Said, "Let's give this ride a brand new track." Cody, Bryan, Justin all gave a cheer, Grabbed the tools, and they pulled the car near. [Verse 2] First came the jacks, lifted her high, Blanca brought sweet tea and some apple pie. Ashley smiled, said, "You boys do it right, Soon you'll be cruisin' under the moonlight." [Chorus] Ridin' low with good ol' friends, Gonna make that beetle bend. Suspension high, then drop it down, We'll be the best show in town. [Verse 3] Cody in the corner, readin' the plan, "This ain't just any job, it's for the band." Bryan got the springs, Justin wired tight, Travis laughed, "We'll be sagging come the night." [Verse 4] Blanca's on her phone, capturing the scene, Ashley hums a tune, keeps the vibe serene. Sweat and oil, boys work till dawn, By the morning light, the Beetle's reborn. [Chorus] Ridin' low with good ol' friends, Gonna make that beetle bend. Suspension high, then drop it down, We'll be the best show in town.

Verse 1: The flames consumed the twilight sky, Smoke and ash rose far and high. At Emberfall, the last defense, Where death and courage made no pretense. The enemy surged, a crimson wave, Men stood strong, the brave, the grave. And in the storm, a figure remained, A silent blade where honor was claimed. Pre-Chorus: With spell and steel, he carved the night, A lone defender, the beacon light. Through chaos deep, his path was clear, A whisper strong when death drew near. Chorus: Stand at Emberfall, the final line, Where the Silent Blade met fate’s design. Through fire and blood, he held the ground, When all seemed lost, his strength was found. Verse 2: Enemies roared like a thunderous tide, Their numbers vast, their wrath untied. The Silent Blade stepped forth, his voice unspoken, The bonds of fear within him broken. His blade danced swift, his magic flew, Through shadow and flame, the tide he slew. With every strike, the line held fast, A hero forged where hope was cast. Pre-Chorus: With spell and steel, he carved the night, A lone defender, the beacon light. Through chaos deep, his path was clear, A whisper strong when death drew near. Chorus: Stand at Emberfall, the final line, Where the Silent Blade met fate’s design. Through fire and blood, he held the ground, When all seemed lost, his strength was found. Bridge: The captain’s cry, the storm’s command, “Hold the line! Together we’ll stand!” John roared loud, but the Silent Blade was still, A blade in the dark, unyielding will. Through endless waves, the enemy fell, A tale of defiance their legends tell. Chorus: Stand at Emberfall, the final line, Where the Silent Blade met fate’s design. Through fire and blood, he held the ground, When all seemed lost, his strength was found. Outro: And when the dawn broke through the haze, The field was scarred, yet filled with praise. For the Silent Blade stood, his duty clear, A silent hero, a legend near.