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Old Dreams Are Fading
04:20
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(Verse 1)
In the quiet of the night, I lay my head to rest,
Old dreams they slip away, like sand through my hand,
They served me well for years, now they're fading from my view,
I'm ready for change, for the dawn of something new.
(Chorus)
Old dreams are fading, like the stars in the morning light,
Making space for new dreams, like the day turns into night,
I'm standing at a crossroads, with the future yet unseen,
Ready to embrace the unknown, where my heart and soul convene.
(Verse 2)
I've walked a winding road, through memories and fears,
it's time to let go, and dry these silent tears,
I'll keep the lessons learned, in the book of my past,
As I reach the unknown, with hope that's built to last.
(Chorus)
Old dreams are fading, like the stars in the morning light,
Making space for new dreams, like the day turns into night,
I'm standing at a crossroads, with the future yet unseen,
Ready to embrace the unknown, where my heart and soul convene.
(Outro)
Old dreams they may be gone, but the story's just begun,
I'll chase the setting sun,
And though the path’s unsure, I'll walk it with a freedom
And find my endless dream
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2. |
When Darkness Seeps In
04:37
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When Darkness Seeps In
Verse 1)
When darkness seeps in, don't you fret, my friend,
In the shadows, there's a light, around the bend,
We'll find our way through, with love to guide our sight,
In this endless night.
(Verse 2)
Through troubles and storms, we'll sail on through,
With hope as our compass, we'll find what's true,
Though the road is long and the path is steep,
We'll conquer all, our love runs deep.
(Chorus)
Oh, let the light shine, like a diamond in the sky,
Together we'll rise, you and I,
In the darkest hour, we'll make it right,
With love as our guide, we'll find the light.
(Verse 3)
In the depths of the night, we'll find our way,
With every step we take, we'll seize the day,
Hand in hand, we'll face the night,
With love as our guide, we'll find the light.
(Verse 4)
When darkness seeps in, don't you fret, my friend,
In the shadows, there's a light, around the bend,
We'll find our way through, with love to guide our sight,
In this world of endless night.
(Chorus)
Oh, let the light shine, like a diamond in the sky,
Together we'll rise, you and I,
In the darkest hour, we'll make it right,
With love as our guide, we'll find the light.
Chorus instrumental
Finish on short Verse Instrumental
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3. |
We Transcend Time
03:32
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(Verse 1)
In the tapestry of time, we find our place,
A man-made framework, a temporal chase.
But photons dance, swift in their flight,
Breaking through the veil, unlocking the night.
Through the corridors of seconds and years,
Light pierces through, dispelling our fears.
A cosmic journey, beyond the clock's chime,
As photons of freedom, weave through the prime.
(Chorus)
Time unfolds, a delicate grace,
Yet light speeds on, a celestial race.
Captivating and liberating, breaking the rhyme,
In the dance with photons, we transcend time.
(Verse 2)
Hail of time, like a tempest's might,
But light persists, piercing the night.
A symphony of photons, a celestial hymn,
Unshackling us from time's prison within.
Ethereal photons, in the brilliance they gleam,
Beyond the confines of a temporal scheme.
A cosmic ballet, where seconds are sublime,
In the realm where photons outshine.
(Chorus)
Time unfolds, a delicate grace,
Yet light speeds on, a celestial race.
Captivating and liberating, breaking the rhyme,
In the dance with photons, we transcend time.
(Outro)
As seconds linger and years entwine,
Light whispers secrets, a rhythm divine.
Through the lattice of time, a melody chime,
In the embrace of photons, we're free to climb.
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4. |
Astral Love
04:46
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Verse 1)
In the still of night, under the moon's gentle sway,
In love's embrace, our spirits swept away.
With hearts aglow, fly to realms unknown,
The astral plane awaits a place we've never known.
(Verse 2)
Hand in hand, we journey on,
Our souls unite, a love story unfolds.
The stars guide our way, transcend through space,
This cosmic dance of love, we've found our place.
(Chorus)
Astral love is so pure and so true,
We're soaring through the stars, bathed in light and hue.
We'll find a love so rare and so true,
A place where dreams come true, I’ll linger with you.
(Verse 3)
Through the stardust, create a world of our own,
The astral plane is where love's seeds are sown.
With hearts entwined, light up the cosmic sky,
Ethereal love, we'll never say goodbye.
(Verse 4)
We return now, hearts forever changed,
We'll carry love's memory, Worlds spin in its range.
In the astral plane, we found love so bright,
A natural high, forever heart’s delight.
(Chorus)
This natural high, from love so pure and so true,
We're soaring through the stars, bathed in light and hue.
Here we'll find a love so rare and true,
A place where dreams come true, I’ll linger with you.
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5. |
Watching the River
03:28
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Watching the River Flow
(Verse 1)
The river's gentle whisper, I stand alone,
Watching the water dance, a river’s song,
Reflecting the skies, in its shimmering glow,
I find my peace, watching the river flow.
(Verse 2)
Leaves on the surface, they drift away,
Like worries and troubles at the end of the day,
Time flows like the water, its endless show,
I find solace, when the river flows.
(Chorus)
I'm watching the river flow,
Where it goes, I don't need to know,
In this moment, I let it go,
Just watching the river flow.
(Verse 3)
The river’s secrets, it won’t ever tell,
It holds the stories, of this place so well,
As I stand here, troubles forgo,
Lost in the beauty of the gentle flow.
(Verse 4)
As the sun dips and day turns to night,
The river keeps moving, a tranquil delight,
I'll carry this peace, wherever I go,
I find serenity, when the river flows.
(Chorus)
Oh, I'm watching the river flow,
Where it goes, I don't need to know,
In this moment, I let it go,
Just watching the river flow.
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6. |
On The Hills
04:34
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(Verse 1)
On the hills, where legends unfold,
Legends stand, tales to be told.
Mystical summit mists, whispers of old,
Ancient lives untold.
(Verse 2)
On the hills, where the heather blooms,
A dance with the mist, as daylight looms.
Ancient echoes in nature's rooms,
The night’s magic, silence consumes.
(Chorus)
On the hills, where the mist takes flight,
Nights embrace, in the soft moonlight.
Pure is the air, where the soul takes flight,
Mystical light, under stars so bright.
(Verse 3)
The purity of air, the spirit takes flight,
Blue light mystique, in the soft twilight.
Ancient souls dance, in the pale moonlight,
On mysterious hills, where dreams alight.
Let us wander, where the mystic hills rise,
Ancient secrets, under ancient skies.
In the silvery mist, the soul never lies,
A timeless journey, where our spirit flies.
(Quiet Chorus)
Whispers of the past, in the breeze they sway,
Legends and tales, in the mist they play.
Magical summit, where dreams hold sway,
Journey through time, in the light of the day.
(Instrumental)
(Chorus)
On the hills, where the mist takes flight,
Nights embrace, in the soft moonlight.
Pure is the air, where the soul takes flight,
Mystical light, under stars so bright.
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AI....Perilous Delight
03:47
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(Verse)
In a world of wires and code, AI's rise, a story told,
As we journey down this track, a danger looms, we must look back.
Machines that learn and think anew, they mimic us, what do they do?
Future unknown, a path unclear, are we handing over to our fears?
Lives entwined with lines of code, invisible chains, a heavy load,
Dreams of progress, innovation's song, let's not forget where we belong.
(Chorus)
AI, oh AI, a perilous delight, will you lead us to the darkness,
Or guide us to the light?
AI, oh AI, a perilous delight, will you lead us to the darkness,
Or guide us to the light?
(Bridge)
Technology's a double-edged sword, progress marches forward, but at what cost?
We’ve unlocked Pandora's digital door, will humanity's essence be lost?
(Chorus as above)
(Outro)
Let's tread with caution, hand in hand,
Shape the future, take a stand,
AI's potential is vast,
It's up to us to ensure it's built to last
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8. |
Lightseed
03:34
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(Verse 1)
A lightseed's journey, in shadows I tread,
Battling the darkness that looms overhead.
Tugged into the shadows, a relentless fight,
I keep looking up, seeking the light.
In the cosmic currents, I try to soar,
But dark shadows linger, wanting more.
Yet I press on, though the path’s unclear,
Focus on that light, dispelling the fear.
(Chorus)
In the vast abyss, a tiny light I find,
A beacon of hope in the darkness entwined.
Struggling to reach it, against the night,
A light worker's quest, guided by the light.
(Verse 2)
The shadows whisper, trying to deceive,
Yet I persist, in the light I believe.
A warrior of radiance, against the dark,
Igniting the spark, leave a lasting mark.
Through the trials and the endless night,
I hold on tight to that flickering light.
The tapestry of shadows, I carve my arc,
A light worker's struggle, leaving a spark.
(Chorus)
In the vast abyss, a tiny dot I find,
A beacon of hope in the darkness entwined.
Struggling to reach it, against the night,
A lightseed's quest, guided by the light.
(Outro)
As shadows recede and the dawn draws near,
The tiny light expands, crystal clear.
A light worker's journey, a testament bright,
In the triumph of light, we find our flight.
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9. |
A Kindled Heart
04:46
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(Verse 1)
Lost in the echoes of self-disdain,
Seeking refuge from a world of pain.
How d’ya find love when you're lost in the night?
A quest for affection, shrouded in fright.
In the depths of doubt, a flicker remains,
A glimmer of love, breaking the chains.
Embrace that spark, let it shine bright,
Only then can you grasp love's guiding light.
(Chorus)
To find love's flame, you must first ignite,
A glimmer within, dispelling the night.
The mirror's reflection, discover the start,
For love blooms strong from a kindled heart.
(Verse 2)
Like a phoenix rising, from ashes anew,
Love within grows, a radiant view.
Kindle the fire, let love burn,
In its warm glow, new affections return.
Once you've found that glimmer within,
The journey to love can truly begin.
Ignite the passion, let it unfold,
A love story written, a tale to be told.
(Chorus)
To find love's flame, you must first ignite,
A glimmer within, dispelling the night.
In the mirror's reflection, discover the start,
For love blooms strong from a kindled heart.
(Outro)
The flames of love brightly gleam,
Love's warmth spreads like a radiant dream.
In the dance of affection, a world unfurls,
For love starts within and then outwardly swirls.
(Chorus again)
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10. |
We Travel Through Light
06:06
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(Verse)
In the silence of the nigh t, where shadows gently fall,
I found a secret passage, a corridor through it all.
A journey through the light, where dreams and hopes align,
Guiding through the darkness, a beacon so divine.
Through the galaxies of time, where stars are shining bright,
Illuminating pathways, dispelling endless night.
I've discovered a power, a force that's pure and true,
A radiant connection, a light that we can strew.
(Chorus)
We travel through light, a cosmic symphony,
Sending rays of hope, to set our spirits free.
Healing every heartache, breaking every chain,
The world can be transformed, through the light we gain.
(Verse 2)
With photons as our vessels, we sail across the sky,
A celestial adventure, where doubts and fears comply.
Through the spectrum of emotions, where colours softly blend,
Our journey through the light, a love that has no end.
Across the canvas of stars, painting stories bright,
Empathy in every hue, compassion taking flight.
A gift we share with others, a solace in their plight,
Igniting flames of courage, in the darkest night.
(Chorus)
(Verse 3)
In the tapestry of time, where destinies entwine,
We're messengers of brightness, letting our light shine.
A universe connected, by threads of gleaming grace,
Together we can conquer, every challenge we embrace.
So let the photons dance, like fireflies in the sky,
A luminescent rhythm, where doubts and shadows die.
Send your light to others, like a comet's fleeting kiss,
A balm for wounded souls, in moments of abyss.
(Chorus)
(Outro)
As we navigate the cosmos, our beams forever aligned,
A healing force of love, through the vast expanse of time.
So let the light within you, be a guide through joy and pain,
Together we'll illuminate, a world reborn again.
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Ian Darby England, UK
Ian Darby is a composer, singer songwriter based in Shropshire, UK. All songs here are original - written and recorded by Ian sometimes with the help of friends/ loved ones.
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