The Lonesome Wind

[Verse] Beneath the noise where shadows play Behind the mask we wear each day There’s a heartbeat quiet True and strong A forgotten melody Our lifelong song [Chorus] Who we really are It's buried deep In the secrets our souls long to keep Through the cracks The light will seep Who we really are No lies to repeat [Verse 2] We stumble blind through winding streets Chasing truths we never meet But in the stillness We find the flame The spark inside that calls our name [Chorus] Who we really are It's waiting there In broken moments and silent stares Strip it down No more affair Who we really are Let the world beware [Bridge] When mirrors shatter When walls divide Will you stand real No need to hide The fragile self is where it starts To find the beauty in fragile hearts [Chorus] Who we really are It's buried deep In the secrets our souls long to keep Through the cracks The light will seep Who we really are No lies to repeat

[Verse] 1776, pen hits the scroll, freedom on deck Gotta flex on King George, his neck we check Thomas J with the bars, fire quill, no slack Wrote it down, revolution, ain't no turning back [Chorus] Life and liberty, pursuit of our dreams Self-evident truths, we rise in streams No crown, no chains, we breaking the seams Declaration vibes, busting at the beams [Verse] "Yo King, we done," thirteen saying nah Tyranny crumbling, we coming for flaws A country being born from rebellion and law Ben Franklin in the cut, lightning in his claw [Bridge] Parchment power, the ink don’t smudge Freedom's a case, and you can't misjudge We gone pledge our lives, pockets, and our souls United we stand, breaking through the molds [Verse] Taxing our tea? Nah, we ain't that meek Boston threw a party, harbor smelling unique Crispus in the streets, history runs deep Standing on liberty, haters take a leap [Chorus] Life and liberty, pursuit of our dreams Self-evident truths, we rise in streams No crown, no chains, we breaking the seams Declaration vibes, busting at the beams

*Verse 1* Every night in the tavern, I see them all, Laughing and drinking, having a ball. Nicola’s smile, it lights up the room, With Sean at my feet, chasing the broom. Jeff and Gary, they’re always near, Sharing a pint, spreading good cheer. The pool table’s busy on Sunday night, And poker on Monday feels just right. *Chorus* My tavern will go on, Through quizzes and pints, it’s never gone. Five pounds on Friday, the crowd’s alive, Saturday’s buzzing, we’re thriving and jive. San Miguel in hand, the staff’s the best, In Barnstaple’s tavern, we’re truly blessed. My tavern will go on, and on, and on… *Verse 2* Tuesday nights, the quizzes begin, Teams are laughing, everyone wins. Nicola’s by my side, my guiding light, Together we keep the mood just right. Sean’s wagging tail, he’s part of the crew, Jeff and Gary, they’re loyal and true. The pool cues click, the cards are dealt, In this little tavern, there’s no one else. *Chorus* My tavern will go on, Through quizzes and pints, it’s never gone. Five pounds on Friday, the crowd’s alive, Saturday’s buzzing, we’re thriving and jive. San Miguel in hand, the staff’s the best, In Barnstaple’s tavern, we’re truly blessed. My tavern will go on, and on, and on… *Bridge* Near, far, wherever they are, The locals come, from near and far. The bar is warm, the laughter’s strong, In this little tavern, we all belong. Nicola’s love, it keeps me strong, With Sean by my side, we can’t go wrong. Jeff and Gary, they’re always here, With every pint, we conquer fear. *Chorus* My tavern will go on, Through quizzes and pints, it’s never gone. Five pounds on Friday, the crowd’s alive, Saturday’s buzzing, we’re thriving and jive. San Miguel in hand, the staff’s the best, In Barnstaple’s tavern, we’re truly blessed. My tavern will go on, and on, and on… *Outro* My tavern will go on, Through laughter and love, it’s never gone. With Nicola, Sean, Jeff, and Gary too, This little tavern’s a dream come true. My tavern will go on, and on, and on....

*Verse 1* Mike Jordan, walkin’ through the door, Mike Jordan, the man we all adore. He’s got a deck of cards and a quiz in hand, Runnin’ the best little tavern in the land. *Verse 2* Mike Jordan, poker on Monday night, Mike Jordan, the stakes are just right. He’s dealin’ the cards, with a grin so sly, And Sean’s by his feet, keepin’ an eye. *Chorus* Mike Jordan, oh-oh-oh, the tavern man, Mike Jordan, oh-oh-oh, he’s got the plan. With poker on Monday and quizzes on Tuesday night, He’s the heart of Barnstaple, keepin’ it tight! *Verse 3* Mike Jordan, Tuesday’s quiz night, Mike Jordan, the questions are just right. Teams are buzzin’, the pints are flowin’, And Mike’s the king of the tavern, always glowin’. *Verse 4* Mike Jordan, Saturday’s the night, Mike Jordan, chargin’ a fiver, that’s right. The music’s loud, the crowd’s alive, And Sean’s by his feet, keepin’ the vibe. *Chorus* Mike Jordan, oh-oh-oh, the tavern man, Mike Jordan, oh-oh-oh, he’s got the plan. With poker on Monday and quizzes on Tuesday night, He’s the heart of Barnstaple, keepin’ it tight! *Bridge* When the weekend comes, the place is packed, Mike’s at the bar, no detail lacks. With Sean by his side, the duo’s complete, The tavern’s the place where the town’s heartbeat. *Verse 5* Mike Jordan, with his mini-me Sean, Mike Jordan, the best host we’ve known. He’s got a laugh, a joke, a story to share, And the whole town knows he’s beyond compare. *Chorus* Mike Jordan, oh-oh-oh, the tavern man, Mike Jordan, oh-oh-oh, he’s got the plan. With poker on Monday and quizzes on Tuesday night, He’s the heart of Barnstaple, keepin’ it tight! *Outro* Mike Jordan, oh-oh-oh, the tavern man, Mike Jordan, oh-oh-oh, he’s got the plan. So raise your glass, let’s give a cheer, For Mike Jordan, the man we hold dear!

[Verse] The faucet’s dripping all through the night Buckets fill with guilt in pale moonlight The streets run wet but no gardens grow San Ángel whispers Where did it go [Verse 2] Sprinklers spin when it’s pouring rain Wide-open taps like an old refrain The river’s dry but the waste runs deep Dreams of the thirsty They sing in sleep [Chorus] Got no flow Got no soul San Ángel's thirst has taken its toll Where does it stop Where does it end If we keep losing what we won’t defend [Verse 3] Pipes burst proud under cracked asphalt But who’s to blame And who’s at fault The water’s voice is a sob and plea Begging for care Not apathy [Bridge] Gutters mimic a weeping sky Plastic bottles for wells run dry The cycle breaks The dam won’t mend How much is left that we can spend [Chorus] Got no flow Got no soul San Ángel's thirst has taken its toll Where does it stop Where does it end If we keep losing what we won’t defend

*(Verse 1)* Oh, poor little Neil, in the pond he would glide, But the ducks all sneered, said, “You’re ugly inside.” With his warty brown skin and his slow, clumsy crawl, Neil dreamed of a day he’d be loved by them all. *(Chorus)* But Neil grew older, and his dreams turned to dust, No swan in the making, just a slug in the mud. The ducks flew away, and the pond turned to sludge, Neil’s not a duckling—he’s an uglier slug. *(Verse 2)* One day by the shore, Neil met Lola the gull, Her feathers were silver, her voice beautiful. She soared through the sky with a laugh soft and sweet, And Neil fell in love at the sound of her feet. *(Chorus)* Oh, Neil grew hopeful, though his heart was still scarred, He dreamed Lola might love him, though life had been hard. But the world’s cruel and cold, and the pond’s turned to sludge, Neil’s not a duckling—he’s an uglier slug. *(Bridge)* He’d leave her small gifts—bits of seaweed and shell, And whisper his love where the seagulls would dwell. But Lola just laughed, with a glint in her eye, “You’re nothing but dinner,” she said with a sigh. *(Verse 3)* One fateful gray morning, as the tide rolled in, Neil crawled to the shore, where his love might begin. But Lola swooped down, with a hunger so cruel, And Neil’s final thought was, “At least I’m her fuel.” *(Final Chorus)* Oh, Neil’s life was fleeting, and his dreams turned to dust, No swan in the making, just a slug in the mud. Lola flew onward, and the pond turned to sludge, Neil’s not a duckling—he’s an uglier slug. *(Outro)* So here’s to poor Neil, who loved with his heart, A slug in the shadows, torn right apart. The tale of the duckling was never his fate, Just a love that was lost, and a cruel, bitter plate.

[Verse] The wind it tells a secret tale In pines that whisper never fail A heart that's lost but seeks the sun The wanderer's search has just begun [Verse 2] Feet on soil hearts on fire Dreams in ashes yet climb higher Mountains call with echoes deep A love to find a life to keep [Chorus] Whispers in the pines they sing Of hope of love of everything The melody so soft and light Guides me through the darkest night [Verse 3] A stream flows gentle down the hill Its laughter promises a thrill The journey's rhythm keeps its pace With every step I find my grace [Bridge] The moonlight dances through the trees It bends it bows it begs to please A symphony of stars above Reminds the heart of lasting love [Chorus] Whispers in the pines they sing Of hope of love of everything The melody so soft and light Guides me through the darkest night

[Verse] Miri maa ke haathon ka woh pyar Roz banaye khushiyo ka sansar Khaane mein mila woh jeevan saar Dil se karta hoon uska satkar [Chorus] Miri maa meri duniya ka roop hai Uski duaon mein hi sab kuch chhup hai Raat mein sapno ki woh chaandni hai Miri maa meri zindagi ki bandini hai [Verse] Chhoti chhoti baaton mein voh samjhe Meri har khushi ko apne dil mein rakhe Kaise likhein uski yaadon ko lafzon mein Miri maa meri duniya ki lakiren hain [Bridge] Kuch bhi keh doon adhoora lage kahin Uska pyar toh hai aasman se gehin Dhundoon saari duniya mein uska badla Par maa jaisa pyaar milta nahi sacha [Chorus] Miri maa meri duniya ka roop hai Uski duaon mein hi sab kuch chhup hai Raat mein sapno ki woh chaandni hai Miri maa meri zindagi ki bandini hai [Verse] Ab dooriyan hain par dil paas hai Uska pyar toh sada aas hai Aaj bhi mehsoos karoon chhaya Maa ke baajuon ka voh saya

[Verse] The sun kissed the grass where we used to play Barefoot adventures We’d chase the day A stick was a sword The world was so wide No need to hide Just joy by our side [Verse 2] Pockets full of dirt and dreams in my hand Building kingdoms out of sticks in the sand Mom would call us in when the sky turned red And we’d count the stars as we lay in bed [Chorus] Back when I was ten The days felt so long Every wrong was fleeting Every right was a song The scars on my knees tell the stories of then Oh take me back to life when I was ten [Verse 3] Trading bubblegum like it was pure gold Every secret promise we dared to hold Climbing every tree No mountain too far Wishing on the brightest Smallest falling star [Bridge] Life was a painting with colors so bright We'd laugh through the day then sleep through the night No weight on our shoulders no rush to grow fast Now I just want to linger in the echoes of the past [Chorus] Back when I was ten The days felt so long Every wrong was fleeting Every right was a song The scars on my knees tell the stories of then Oh take me back to life when I was ten

Oh, Mike Jordan’s the man with the tavern in town, In Barnstaple he’s known, but his luck’s runnin’ down. On Mondays he gathers ‘round the table to play, With Danny, Stacey, Matt, Bailey, Ryan, and Sam—oh what a day! *(Chorus)* Oh, Mike Jordan, he’s the man with the plan, But his pet Sean goes all in, ruins his hand! He’s losin’ his chips, losin’ his respect, And Nicola sends him to bed, oh what the heck! Now Mike’s got a strategy, he’s sharp as a knife, But Sean’s at the table, causin’ trouble and strife. “Fold!” cries Mike, but Sean’s got no clue, He pushes his chips, and Mike’s feelin’ blue. *(Chorus)* Oh, Mike Jordan, he’s the man with the plan, But his pet Sean goes all in, ruins his hand! He’s losin’ his chips, losin’ his respect, And Nicola sends him to bed, oh what the heck! Danny’s got a straight, Stacey’s got a pair, Matt’s bluffin’ hard, but Sean’s in the air. Ryan’s laughin’, Sam’s takin’ the pot, Mike’s just cryin’, ‘cause Sean’s lost the plot. *(Bridge)* Now the tavern’s in stitches, the laughter won’t end, Mike’s reputation’s gone, thanks to his friend. Sean’s tail’s waggin’, he’s havin’ a ball, While Mike’s just wonderin’, “Why did I bring him at all?” *(Chorus)* Oh, Mike Jordan, he’s the man with the plan, But his pet Sean goes all in, ruins his hand! He’s losin’ his chips, losin’ his respect, And Nicola sends him to bed, oh what the heck! *(Verse 3)* Now Nicola’s waitin’, she’s shakin’ her head, “Mike, it’s bedtime, no more tears,” she said. He’s cryin’ ‘bout losin’, his pride’s hit the floor, While Sean’s on the sofa, just snorin’ some more. *(Chorus)* Oh, Mike Jordan, he’s the man with the plan, But his pet Sean goes all in, ruins his hand! He’s losin’ his chips, losin’ his respect, And Nicola sends him to bed, oh what the heck! *(Outro)* So if you’re in Barnstaple on a Monday night, Head to the tavern for a card game delight. But don’t bet on Mike, ‘cause Sean’s in the mix, And Nicola’s waitin’ with her bedtime tricks! Oh, Mike Jordan, he’s the man with the plan, But his pet Sean goes all in, ruins his hand! He’s losin’ his chips, losin’ his respect, And Nicola sends him to bed, oh what the heck!

[Verse 1] I was reaching for the light, but the darkness pulled me under Every step I tried to take, only led to more thunder They said love would heal my scars, but it's tearing me apart Now I’m standing in the rain, whispering your name [Pre-Chorus] I would break every rule just to hold you again But the chains of my past won’t let me ascend [Chorus] I'm a shadow in the night, lost without you Falling faster from the sky, nothing I can do I was meant to love you, but I let you go Now I’m just a fallen angel, drowning all alone [Verse 2] Every memory of us, like a ghost that won’t surrender I still see your silhouette in the flames of last December If I could turn back time, I would change the end But the stars have burned out, and I can’t pretend [Pre-Chorus] I would break every rule just to hold you again But the chains of my past won’t let me ascend [Chorus] I'm a shadow in the night, lost without you Falling faster from the sky, nothing I can do I was meant to love you, but I let you go Now I’m just a fallen angel, drowning all alone [Bridge] If you hear me calling, would you take my hand? Could we rewrite the story, give love one more chance? [Final Chorus] I'm a shadow in the night, lost without you Falling faster from the sky, nothing I can do I was meant to love you, but I let you go Now I’m just a fallen angel, drowning all alone [Outro] Falling, falling... Drowning all alone...