Tides of Smoke

[Intro] Like this, like that, mmhmm Like this, like that, haha [Verse 1] When it comes to him, he says, “It’s like this,” Doesn’t even know who he’s dealing with. Before he showed up, I saw him coming, Another one? Please, they’re all just running. Cut. Copy. Paste. Same old game. Different name, but the boys don’t change. [Chorus] Boys like this, boys like that, haha They think they know, but they fall flat, haha Boys will learn this, they’ll learn that, haha Girls, why we always gotta teach them? Facts! [Verse 2] Oh, yeah, gaslighting me? Someone get a hose, this fire’s weak. They call themselves “alpha,” that’s so cute, But this queen’s got no time to dispute. Step aside, boy, let me take the lead, Your outdated vibe’s not what I need. [Chorus] Boys like this, boys like that, haha They think they know, but they fall flat, haha Boys will learn this, they’ll learn that, haha Girls, why we always gotta teach them? Facts! [Bridge – Call and Response (Background Vocals) Lead: “Why they act so loud?” Girls: “Overcompensating now!” Lead: “Why they think they’re kings?” Girls: “We’re the ones ruling everything!” [Breakdown] Step back, boy, take a seat, Your energy’s tired, can’t compete. We’ve been here, we’ve done that, You’re just a rerun, same old act. [Final Chorus] Boys like this, boys like that, haha They think they know, but they fall flat, haha Boys will learn this, they’ll learn that, haha Girls, why we always gotta teach them? Facts! [Outro] Like this, like that, mmhmm Like this, like that, haha Girls, we run this, that’s a wrap, haha Like this, like that—know your facts!

"Too Soon to Say" (4/4 Time Signature, Key: C Major) [Verse 1] Your voice feels like a song I know, Soft and steady, it starts to grow. Every word feels like a spark, Lighting corners of my heart. But it’s early, I remind myself, I keep my thoughts on a higher shelf. What if I’m wrong? What if I fall? What if I don’t know you at all? [Chorus] It’s too soon to say, too soon to try, I don’t want to scare you or make you shy. I hold these feelings, let them stay, It’s too soon to give it all away. [Verse 2] I listen close to every sound, Each little pause, the way it’s bound. You’re a mystery I want to unfold, But I’m scared to let the truth be told. What if you laugh? What if you leave? What if I lose what I’ve started to believe? So I keep it quiet, a silent refrain, Hoping time will ease the strain. [Chorus] It’s too soon to say, too soon to try, I don’t want to scare you or make you shy. I hold these feelings, let them stay, It’s too soon to give it all away. [Bridge] I’m caught in a moment, a fragile thread, Balancing the words I’ve left unsaid. What if you’re feeling the same as me? But what if you’re not, and I set us free? [Chorus] It’s too soon to say, too soon to try, I don’t want to scare you or make you shy. I hold these feelings, let them stay, It’s too soon to give it all away. [Outro] So I’ll wait, let the silence grow, See where this connection wants to go. Your voice is enough for one more day, It’s too soon to throw my heart your way.

(Verse 1) In the quiet of the night, under silver moonlight, A little gnome tiptoed, feeling quite alright. With a twinkle in his eye and a rumble in his tummy, He spotted something shiny, oh, it looked so yummy! (Chorus) I ate your box, BAM! Right off your porch! Thought it was a treasure, but it’s just my torch. Wrapped up all the goodies, oh, what a feast! I ate your box, BAM! Now I’m the gnome at least! (Verse 2) It was tucked in by the door, with a label so bright, But to me, it was dinner in the dead of night. I pulled off the tape, oh, what a delight, Unboxing my adventure in the pale moonlight. (Chorus) I ate your box, BAM! Right off your porch! Thought it was a treasure, but it’s just my torch. Wrapped up all the goodies, oh, what a feast! I ate your box, BAM! Now I’m the gnome at least! (Bridge) So if you find it missing, don’t you get upset, Just look for a gnome with a smile, you’ll bet! I’m dancing with the leftovers, feeling so free, In my gnome-sized kingdom, it’s just you and me! (Chorus) I ate your box, BAM! Right off your porch! Thought it was a treasure, but it’s just my torch. Wrapped up all the goodies, oh, what a feast! I ate your box, BAM! Now I’m the gnome at least! (Outro) So if you hear a giggle when the stars are aglow, Just remember this tale of the gnome you don’t know. With a heart full of mischief and a belly that’s round, I’ll keep munching on surprises that I’ve cleverly found! I ate your box, BAM! And oh, what a treat, This little gnome’s hunger is never discreet!

[Verse] Triple-digit summer heat feels wrong Jingle bells in scorching sun Chillin' under palm trees feels off Christmas in swelter can't be fun [Verse 2] Ain't no snow just burning sand Santa's in a surfboard stance Erin's coughing can't shake it off Mike's stuck in quarantine trance [Chorus] Covid blues hit our summer cheer Spreadin’ fast just like wildfire Maskin' up ain't no festive gear Hopes to light that Yule log fire [Bridge] Camera snaps empty chairs Supposed to be filled with laughter Virtual hugs and distanced prayers Graspin’ for better chapters [Verse 3] Can't taste eggnog can't smell pine Diagnosis drops like lead All the joy on a thin line Hanging lights to spite the dread [Verse 4] Sunburns where the snow should lay Silent nights don't feel so tight Looking for some light in gray Wishin' things would turn out right

[Verse] Splash goes the puddle on my shoes Rain's falling hard I got the blues Cars zoom past in a blurry race Life's a mess and I can't find my place [Verse 2] Wipers slashing through a stormy sky Lightning flashes makes me wonder why Chaos brews with every single beat Politician's lies are on repeat [Chorus] Laura's nightmare in the rain Under streetlights feels the pain World's a stage and we're the cast Future's shaky shadows past [Bridge] Foggy windows dreams unclear Echoes of all that I used to fear Destiny's a game and I'm losing fast Barely holding on will this last [Verse 3] Street signs blurred can't find my way Muddy roads where hope decays Voices murmur secrets in the dark In a world that's lost its spark [Chorus] Laura's nightmare in the rain Under streetlights feels the pain World's a stage and we're the cast Future's shaky shadows past

[Verse] Found a key under the mat Heard our song and that was that Drank the sunshine from a glass Had to wonder could this last [Verse 2] Saw the colors on your sleeve Every whisper you believe Let the morning fill our eyes Walking skies in our disguise [Chorus] I love you you love me Hand in hand we're wild and free Every heartbeat syncs in time Dancing to our secret rhyme [Bridge] Painted dreams on empty walls Caught our shadows in the halls Laughed at stars that tried to climb Made a world beyond the rhyme [Verse 3] Wrapped in moments quick and bright Chasing echoes in the night Tripped on words we never said Dreams were spinning in our head [Chorus] I love you you love me Hand in hand we're wild and free Every heartbeat syncs in time Dancing to our secret rhyme

[Verse] Mother hear me calling In the night the shadows fall Broken dreams and heartache In the darkness hear me crawl [Verse 2] Mother hold my hand tight As the storm begins to rage Lost souls in the twilight Breaking free from the cage [Chorus] Mother can you see me Rising from the ashes high Through the flames and fury In your arms I’ll never die [Verse 3] Mother don’t you worry I will fight the demons here With a heart that’s burning I will conquer all my fear [Bridge] Mother heartbeats whisper Secrets in the midnight air In your love I find light In your care I find my prayer [Chorus] Mother can you see me Rising from the ashes high Through the flames and fury In your arms I’ll never die

[Verse] Snow falls cold like broken dreams Twinkling lights ain't what they seem Santa's sleigh rusted and worn A season of discontent borne [Verse 2] Frostbite kiss on the city streets Holidays ain't what they preach Carollers chant their hollow hymns Peace on Earth feels more like whims [Chorus] Rebel cry in the silent night Lost souls seek the burning light Jingle bells drown in the noise No peace for the restless boys [Verse 3] Shattered stars on the Christmas tree Wreaths hung with misery Hopes and fears wrapped in bows Underneath the mistletoe's shadow [Bridge] Elves on strike lost their cheer North Pole's fallen to despair Gift-wrapped lies in every store Truth feels like a distant shore [Chorus] Rebel cry in the silent night Lost souls seek the burning light Jingle bells drown in the noise No peace for the restless boys

[Verse] Silent streets glow in dusk Lights wrapped 'round lampposts old Whispers of pine and rust Chill bites but hearts hold gold [Verse 2] Snowflakes kiss wind-blushed cheeks Footsteps create a path Echoes of laughter peaks Frosted window's warm laugh [Chorus] Candles flicker in the night Memories etched in flames Silent carols out of sight Hearts remember names [Verse 3] Cobblestone alleys sleep tight Breath into scarves deep Stars paint the inky night Dreams on still waters creep [Bridge] Fragrances of home fill air Fireplace warmth does call Wishing on stars we share Hope holds through time's fall [Chorus] Candles flicker in the night Memories etched in flames Silent carols out of sight Hearts remember names

[Verse] Ocean breeze whispers tales Sand cradles footsteps lost Green leaves twist in shadows Tide of smoke engulfs [Chorus] Rolling waves and burning dreams Hearts beat wild in purple haze Eyes shut tight against the world Love and weed our sacred blaze [Verse 2] Moonlight on the water Hands intertwined like vines Soft laughter under stars Guitar cries and mingled sighs [Chorus] Rolling waves and burning dreams Hearts beat wild in purple haze Eyes shut tight against the world Love and weed our sacred blaze [Bridge] Weed ignites our journey Mind's a weathered canvas World melts into colors Lost in raw vibrations [Verse 3] Morning sun breaks open Fingers stained with green Whispers fade in daylight Memories of what we've seen

[Verse] Waves crash moonlight glowin Eyes meet hearts start slowin Sand beneath thick and hot Love hits like a tidal shot [Chorus] Sunset burnin golden streaks Findin bliss between the peaks Salt and sweat our bodies drown Love like this won't let us down [Verse 2] Palm trees swayin shadows long Whispered dreams in our song Stars above in endless sky Lost in you I feel so high [Chorus] Sunset burnin golden streaks Findin bliss between the peaks Salt and sweat our bodies drown Love like this won't let us down [Bridge] Night falls but fire’s still bright Holdin hands in the moonlight Waves lap and the night sings Wrapped up in these wild things [Chorus] Sunset burnin golden streaks Findin bliss between the peaks Salt and sweat our bodies drown Love like this won't let us down

You paint color into my life And bring flowers into my home You make laughter in times of strife You spark music in my soul You are sugar and spice You are fire and ice You are the thing that gets me through I could create a million memories As long as im creating them with you Like the dazzling light of the shooting star You transform my dreams into reality You are the beautiful sight In my ordinary life We are simply meant to be For all eternity and the rest of my days You are my forever and always You shine light in my dark You help write chapters in my book You bring creativity to my art You start my heart with a single look You are sugar and spice You are fire and ice You are the thing that gets me through I could create a million memories As long as im with you Like the dazzling light of the shooting star You transform my dreams into reality You are the beautiful sight In my ordinary life We are simply meant to be For all eternity and the rest of my days You are my forever and always Forever and a day No matter what they say I will be with you always Like the dazzling light of the shooting star You transform my dreams into reality You are the beautiful sight In my ordinary life We are simply meant to be For all eternity and the rest of my days You are my forever and always