On road again

Ridgecrest Breeze (Verse 1) In a small town where the desert sun shines, Ridgecrest, California, where the cactus aligns. I remember as a kid, summer days so hot, Sweatin’ in the shade, but cool air was sought. (Verse 2) Dad would roll in with that old red truck, A toolbox full of dreams, and a little bit of luck. He taught me the trade, how to fix and repair, That sweet smell of Freon hangin' thick in the air. (Chorus) Oh, we’re chasin’ the heat, bringin’ comfort to the call, In Ridgecrest we breathe easy, where the cool breeze falls. Every fan that spins, every whisper of the night, We’re makin’ memories, keepin’ hearts feelin’ right. (Verse 3) Those long summer nights, with the windows wide, Momma made sweet tea, while we’d sit side by side. The cicadas sang loud, under the stars' glow, With every cool breeze, it felt like home, you know. (Verse 4) Years rolled on by, but the work stayed the same, Through winter’s chill and summer's fiery flame. I found my partner, she was holdin’ her own, Together we built a life, our comfort zone. (Chorus) Oh, we’re chasin’ the heat, bringin’ comfort to the call, In Ridgecrest we breathe easy, where the cool breeze falls. Every fan that spins, every whisper of the night, We’re makin’ memories, keepin’ hearts feelin’ right. (Bridge) Now I see my kids, playin’ under the sun, With laughter and joy, just like we used to run. Teaching them to fix, to find their own way, Showin’ them the beauty in a hot summer day. (Chorus) Oh, we’re chasin’ the heat, bringin’ comfort to the call, In Ridgecrest we breathe easy, where the cool breeze falls. Every fan that spins, every whisper of the night, We’re makin’ memories, keepin’ hearts feelin’ right. (Outro) So here’s to Ridgecrest, where the desert winds roam, In this little town, I’ve found my heart's home. With every beat of my heart, I’ll keep livin’ free, ‘Cause it’s the warmth of together, just you and me.

Iniwan ng magulang, bata pa lamang Lumaki sa hirap, kay daming laban . Nangarap mag-isa, pumasok sa eskuwela, Pero sa bawat hakbang, Diyos ko'y kasama. Chorus: Salamat sa hiwaga ng buhay, Sa bawat biyaya, at lakas na taglay. Ikaw ang ilaw, sa dilim ng daan, Diyos ko, hindi Mo ako iniwan. Verse 2: Dalaga pa, sinubok ng mundo, Mag-isa, nilabanan ang unos at bagyo. Maagang nabyuda, tatlong anak ang kasama, Sa hirap at luha, Ikaw ang aming Ama. Chorus: Salamat sa hiwaga ng buhay, Sa bawat biyaya, at lakas na taglay. Ikaw ang ilaw, sa dilim ng daan, Diyos ko, hindi Mo ako iniwan. Bridge: Sa bawat unos, ikaw ang sandigan, Sa bawat luha, Ikaw ang sandalan. Kahit sa hirap at saya, Ikaw ang katuwang, Panginoon, hindi Ka nawala, kailanman. Chorus: Salamat sa hiwaga ng buhay, Sa bawat biyaya, at lakas na taglay. Ikaw ang ilaw, sa dilim ng daan, Diyos ko, hindi Mo ako iniwan. Outro: Ngayon, habang tinitingnan ang mga anak, Pusong puno ng pasasalamat. Bawat araw, biyaya Mo'y hatid, Diyos ko, sa Iyo ang lahat ng papuri at pag-ibig.

(Verse 1) Woke up to the sound of kids laughing, Breakfast cooking, smell of bacon's wafting, Four little faces, all shining bright, My heart's full, as they run in sunlight. "Where’s Dad?" they shout, "It’s time to play!" But I've got a stream waiting, gotta earn my way. With a headset on tight and a smile so wide, I'm ElementalDad, living life online. (Chorus) Oh, I'm chasing dreams in the glow of the screen, With my wife's love supporting, we're a well-oiled machine. Through all the late nights, the friendships we keep, Snapchats with Becky, trading laughs 'til we sleep. From gaming with the boys, to the grind I embrace, In this life of chaos, I'm finding my place. (Verse 2) Remember those nights, when we’d stay up late? The smell of fresh coffee, never hesitate. Becky and I, swapping stories and memes, Twitch streaming our laughter, chasing our dreams. Narcolepsy hits, but I’m pushing through, ADHD jitters keep the heart feeling new. Breaking on the scene with the boys by my side, In this digital world, there's nowhere to hide. (Chorus) Oh, I'm chasing dreams in the glow of the screen, With my wife's love supporting, we're a well-oiled machine. Through all the late nights, the friendships we keep, Snapchats with Becky, trading laughs 'til we sleep. From gaming with the boys, to the grind I embrace, In this life of chaos, I'm finding my place. (Verse 3) Looking back on the days, I can taste that thrill, The late-night energy, I can’t get my fill. From the first time I clicked “go live” on that night, Felt like I was soaring, everything felt right. My kids cheer me on from the other room, Their laughter and joy are my sweetest tune. Growing through the moments, with every new stream, I'm forever a kid, living out my dream. (Chorus) Oh, I'm chasing dreams in the glow of the screen, With my wife's love supporting, we're a well-oiled machine. Through all the late nights, the friendships we keep, Snapchats with Becky, trading laughs 'til we sleep. From gaming with the boys, to the grind I embrace, In this life of chaos, I'm finding my place. (Outro) So here’s to the journey, to the friends I've made, To the love of my life and the memories laid. With my heart in this game, I’ll always be true, ElementalDad’s story is written with you.

A moral split. I couldn’t make up my mind. I cracked. How or why I don’t know, but I did. I felt a sudden swell of helplessness come over me. I felt something break open in my chest. I couldn’t sleep. I couldn’t lie still. I couldn’t endure the mockery, or the disgrace, or the patriotic ridicule. All those eyes on me. I felt ashamed. Canada was no longer a possibility. Right there, at the shoreline, I understood I would not do what I should do. I would go to the war — I would kill and maybe die — because I was embarrassed not to. I was a coward. I went to the war. I drove north. I remember sitting on the edge of the boat and leaning forward. It was my life. The day was cloudy.

I’m on the road again, Driving through grey again, On my way to my grandmothers house I’m glad to be on the road again

(To the tune of “Take Me Home, Country Roads”) Verse 1: Almost dinner, kitchen’s ready Sahil’s eating, his plate is heavy Chicken curry, and a side of naan Food piled high, it’s going, going, gone Chorus: Take my food, Sahil roars To the fridge, grab some more Hungry belly, never full Take my food, it’s my world Verse 2: One day Jai and Shubh walked in “Don’t touch my snacks,” Sahil grinned They reached for fries, he lost control Now they’re snacks for Sahil’s soul Chorus: Take my food, Sahil roars To the fridge, grab some more Hungry belly, never full Take my food, it’s my world Bridge: Late at night, in his room alone Controller in hand, FIFA is his zone Through the screen, he feels alive But his dad, Chab Dad, makes him strive Verse 3: “Stop the gaming, do your work!” Chab Dad yells, but Sahil smirks No more tears, he stands his ground He’s breaking free, no holding down Chorus: Take my food, Sahil roars To the fridge, grab some more FIFA dreams, I’m the king Take my food, hear me sing Outro: Now Sahil’s bold, he’s found his way Plates are empty, games to play Jai and Shubh, gone in a bite Sahil’s journey, it feels so right

Oh, this is quite a concept. But what would the public comment? For this idea is quite a prospect To cement myself in history. Oh God, it’s alive! But I cannot live and thrive With this daemon roaming the hive I must, no, I WILL flee. Poor, poor William, just a child The creature has turned wild Not my family, they didn’t smile In the face of the ugly and the guilty. Fere, fere, fere strikes me left and right. For the things I fear are out of sight. Just a blur, just wants to fight, Just wants to see its creator plagued by injury. My dear Elizabeth, so fragile like copper Not deserving to be strangled and slaughtered For she was flopped on the bed like a fish out of water I found her dead, but the cause was not a mystery. I must catch this fiend, this daemon, this devil! I will go north and south to find the vessel Of the one I seek to destroy, the devil That I myself created to be part of history. No one takes my dearest Elizabeth Especially not that daemonic mammoth! For my purpose in life, even if it make me disappeareth Is to seize the fiend, and seize a victory. The Arctic, what a grueling place To find and kill a murderous face For I alone (in fear) must follow its trace But I ceased to function, I am history. I breathe my first breath, a chance at life Just to discover I’m treated like a fiend My creator, at first God-like, became the target of my knife He was so rude, he wasn’t so keen Of the idea of an 8-foot puzzle standing before him. For what, it is, that I so fere Is that I won’t fit in, I’ll be outcast For what I want, it is so dear Is that they shall accept me, put the past in the past. But I fere whether it shall happen, the chances are slim. But the child, ‘twas but an accident But the tike played a part in my devious plans To ruin the life of the creator, quia mala sunt Non deus, sed personus, sed personus fallens To create life, just to abandon it. I’ll stalk him as long as I need For him to cry out To make him insane, he will plead “Let this end!” he will shout But nay, I won’t, because he deserves it He’s chasing me, I must run By pure strength I will escape He’s getting close, no thought of it being fun But as to why he’s after me, I can’t relate His family is dead, I never had one, there’s a difference.

[Verse 1] No invitation, the day I saw you, You were standing outside. Felt my heart skip a beat, Asked myself, who is this guy? But I noticed you couldn’t get in, You didn’t have an invite. [Pre-Chorus] My heart raced as I asked around, Had to get you in, had to figure you out. Wanted to know your name, At least what’s your favorite drink. But when I got to the door, You were gone in a blink. [Chorus] Who were you? Where are you from? I couldn’t stop thinking about you— Did I just lose the one? [Verse 2] A week later, my sister asked, “Wanna go on a double date?” She said her boyfriend knows a guy, She begged, “Come on, he might be great.” I was hesitant, but I said yes, Finally, that night came. I turned the corner, and there you were— The guy with no invite, With those brown eyes and that chestnut hair. [Chorus] Who were you? Where are you from? I couldn’t stop thinking about you— Did I just find the one? [Bridge] Now, 40 years later, you’re still by my side, A beautiful family, and the best of times. Even with no invite, God had a plan— To bring me this wonderful man. [Final Chorus] Who were you? Where were you from? I couldn’t stop thinking about you— And I found the one. Yeah, I found the one. [Outro] No invitation, the day I saw you, You were standing outside. Even with no invite, God brought me the love of my life.

I remember, trying not to stare, the night that I first met you You had me mesmerized And three weeks later, in the front porch light Taking forty-five minutes to kiss goodnight I hadn't told you yet But I thought I loved you then But you were my whole life You were my whole world I just can't believe the way I felt about you, girl Like the river left the sea Stronger than it's ever was We've come so far since that day And I thought I loved you then And I remember, thinking about when I first liked you You were super nice There were people around, but I didn't care I hugged and swung you through the air I thought I loved you then But you were my whole life You we're my whole world I just can't believe, the way I felt about you, girl Like a river left the sea Stronger than it's ever was We've come so far since that day And I thought I loved you then And I can just see your smile from miles away And I can just see you holding me every single day What I can't see is how I was ever gonna love you more But I a think that some more but you were my whole life and you were my whole world I just can't believe the way I felt about you, girl We'll look back someday, at this moment that we're in And I'll look at you and say I thought I loved you then And I thought I loved you then Sad, broken, depression, 50bpm, love, hate

Rydell’s just a boy with big dreams in his eyes, His mama Shelly’s the reason he’ll reach for the skies. Granny B’s got stories of the old country roads, She says, "Boy, you better take it slow." Pre-Chorus: But then Haddi Gambill came into his life, With a smile so bright, she became his wife. They’re a family built on love and pride, Through the highs and lows, side by side. Chorus: Rydell and Haddi, and Mama Shelly too, Granny B’s wisdom in everything they do. They’re the heart of a small town, the roots so deep, Together they’ll stand, and together they’ll keep The love that’s passed down from hand to hand, From Granny B’s kitchen to Rydell’s land. Verse 2: Mama Shelly’s got the strength of the whole world in her touch, Rydell’s a man now, but he’ll never forget so much. Granny B says, “Don’t rush, take your time, The love you find will be worth every climb.” Pre-Chorus: Haddi Gambill, with her gentle heart, She’s been the one from the very start. Rydell’s lucky, that much is true, But his mama and granny, they raised him too. Chorus: Rydell and Haddi, and Mama Shelly too, Granny B’s wisdom in everything they do. They’re the heart of a small town, the roots so deep, Together they’ll stand, and together they’ll keep The love that’s passed down from hand to hand, From Granny B’s kitchen to Rydell’s land. Bridge: From the first steps in the dirt to the wedding vows they made, They’ve walked through the seasons, never afraid. With Mama Shelly’s strength and Granny B’s grace, Rydell and Haddi, they’ve found their place. Chorus (Repeat): Rydell and Haddi, and Mama Shelly too, Granny B’s wisdom in everything they do. They’re the heart of a small town, the roots so deep, Together they’ll stand, and together they’ll keep The love that’s passed down from hand to hand, From Granny B’s kitchen to Rydell’s land. Outro: Yeah, from Granny B’s kitchen to Rydell’s land, It’s a family bound by love, strong and grand.

[Verse 1] The sun touches my eyes, They open up to what feels like paradise. Your hand holding mine, Only your love can make me feel so alive— Babe, let’s a dip, love each other just like this [Pre-Chorus] The sand, the beach, the waves, Feeling lucky just to be here today. [Chorus] Surrounded by oceans, Your like a little island that saved my life. Surrounded by oceans, Lost in your beautiful paradise. Surrounded by oceans, You make me so feel alive. Yeah, surrounded by oceans, Riding the waves of our life [Verse 2] The dawn breaks sunset colors, Dance across the sky. Laying here with you, Watching the stars come out tonight. Waves crashing in sync to our heartbeat, Baby, salty skin feeling good within, Just stay like this here with me By the beach, the sea letting time go slowly by [Chorus] Surrounded by oceans, Your like a little island that saved my life. Surrounded by oceans, Lost in your beautiful paradise. Surrounded by oceans, You make me so feel alive. Yeah, surrounded by oceans, Riding the waves of our life [Outro] The sand, the beach, the waves, Feeling lucky just to be here today. Surrounded by oceans, With you, I’ve found my place.

[Verse 1] The sun touches my eyes, They open up to what feels like paradise. Your hand holding mine, Only your love can make me feel so alive— Babe, let’s a dip, love each other just like this [Pre-Chorus] The sand, the beach, the waves, Feeling lucky just to be here today. [Chorus] Surrounded by oceans, Your like a little island that saved my life. Surrounded by oceans, Lost in your beautiful paradise. Surrounded by oceans, You make me so feel alive. Yeah, surrounded by oceans, Riding the waves of our life [Verse 2] The dawn breaks sunset colors, Dance across the sky. Laying here with you, Watching the stars come out tonight. Waves crashing in sync to our heartbeat, Baby, salty skin feeling good within, Just stay like this here with me By the beach, the sea letting time go slowly by [Chorus] Surrounded by oceans, Your like a little island that saved my life. Surrounded by oceans, Lost in your beautiful paradise. Surrounded by oceans, You make me so feel alive. Yeah, surrounded by oceans, Riding the waves of our life [Outro] The sand, the beach, the waves, Feeling lucky just to be here today. Surrounded by oceans, With you, I’ve found my place.