Ashes and Wings

  • Wounds Run Deep

    instrumental intro, sad, alternative/indie, folk, harmonies, female vocals, character and raspy tone, vocal trill

    Apr 01, 2025

    Little minds don’t understand your jokes

    They listen to the things you say and take notes

    Little hearts don't understand your pride

    They’re just storin’ up all that pain inside

    And I wonder why I’m this way

    Lovin’ myself is a struggle every day

    These wounds run deep

    Your words helped mold me

    Told me the failure that I'd be

    And I listened to all those accidental lies

    Every single time

    You didn’t know better, I wish you did

    There's nothing to forgive,

    But these wounds run deep

    My little ears heard “You’re not good enough.”

    Every time you said, "you could do better."

    My little heart heard, “This is all your fault.”

    Every time you used me to let go of anger

    And I wonder why I’m this way

    Lovin’ myself is a struggle every day

    These wounds run deep

    Your words helped mold me

    Told me the failure that I'd be

    And I listened to all those accidental lies

    Every single time

    You didn’t know better, I wish you did

    There's nothing to forgive,

    But these wounds run deep

    Cryin’ in my room

    ‘Cause I’m the reason that you’re unhappy

    Wonderin’ to myself

    If you’d be better off without me

    And I wonder why I’m this way

    Lovin’ myself is a struggle every day

    These wounds run deep

    Your words helped mold me

    Told me the failure that I'd be

    And I listened to all those accidental lies

    Every single time

    You didn’t know better, I wish you did

    There's nothing to forgive,

    But these wounds run deep

    These wounds run deep

    Your words helped mold me

    Told me the failure that I'd be

    And I listened to all those accidental lies

    Every single time

    You didn’t know better, I wish you did

    There's nothing to forgive,

    But these wounds still run so deep

    These wounds run deep

  • Fortune Teller

    instrumental intro, sad, alternative/indie, folk, harmonies, female vocals, character and raspy tone, vocal trill

    Apr 12, 2025

    A war is raging

    There's a battle within

    Between who I’ve become

    And who I think I am

    I wanted to love you

    The way you should be

    But how can I do that

    If I can’t love me

    What can I do

    Can I run from the pain

    My foolish heart

    will betray my brain

    My chequered past

    will do the same

    Though I want to save you

    I can’t run away

    From who I use to be

    And who I am today

    There's heartache coming

    Just around the bend

    A breaking in the waiting

    I swear I see the end

    Can I say I'm sorry

    Before I ever hurt you

    Can I start all over

    Though there’s nothing to undo

    Where can I go

    Can I run from the pain

    My foolish heart

    will betray my brain

    My chequered past

    will do the same

    Though I want to save you

    I can’t run away

    From who I use to be

    And who I am today

    I know that I am running

    But I am so afraid,

    I don’t want to hurt you

    What if I haven’t changed

    What can I do

    Can I run from the pain

    My foolish heart

    has betrayed my brain

    My chequered past

    Has done the same

    Though I wanted to save you

    I couldn’t run away

    From who I use to be

    And who I am today

    Where can I go

    Can I run from the pain

    My foolish heart

    has betrayed my brain

    My chequered past

    Has done the same

    Though I wanted to save you

    I couldn’t run away

    From who I use to be

    And who I am today

    Though I wanted to save you

    I couldn’t run away

    From who I use to be

    And who I am today

    I’m sorry for who I am

  • Captivate

    alternative/indie, folk, duet, harmonies, male vocals, character and raspy tone

    Apr 01, 2025

    Time, isn't it relative

    How should I measure it

    People tell you these things take time

    How long is enough

    When does time equal love

    I’m falling for your eyes and the way you speak,

    Like every word is meant to nourish me

    You’re a sigh of relief, far from ordinary

    You captivate me,

    The way you move me,

    And you’re everything

    That love should be

    And you’ve captured my heart

    It was over from the start

    And please don't ever try to set me free

    I love you, I love you, I love you

    How many days until it's love

    How many kisses make it ok

    I am sorry I can’t catch myself

    I’m falling for you

    What more can I do

    I’m falling for your mind and the way you seek

    To raise me up with every word you say

    You can always be yourself around me

    You captivate me,

    The way you move me,

    And you’re everything

    That love should be

    And you’ve captured my heart

    It was over from the start

    And please don't ever try to set me free

    I love you, I love you, I love you

    I’m falling for your heart, the way you bare your soul

    You’re a wise old spirit wrapped in a younger body

    I love to watch you move,

    Please tell more of your story

    Let it flow from your perfect lips

    Letters traced around my heart with your fingertips

    You captivate me,

    The way you move me,

    And you’re everything

    That love should be

    And you’ve captured my heart

    It was over from the start

    And please don't ever try to set me free

    I love you, I love you, I love you

    You captivate me,

    The way you move me,

    And you’re everything

    That love should be

    And you’ve captured my heart

    It was over from the start

    And please don't ever try to set me free

    I love you, I love you, I love you

    Time, isn't it relative

    You can't measure it

    People tell you these things take time

    It's been long enough

    Our time together equals love

  • This Is It For Me

    alternative/indie, folk, duet, harmonies, wild rivers vibe, sweeplings, civil wars

    Apr 01, 2025

    Who could have seen it?

    Like a train racing by

    Thousand miles a minute.

    And now we're in it.

    My life was over in a moment.

    And then began in your arms.

    I want to live it,

    Forever with you.

    No time to waste, no time to chase,

    We're here and I want to enjoy you.

    Every second

    Every hour

    Every day

    Until my last breath escapes me,

    I pray, its before you leave

    Because living just a second of life without you

    Would be an eternity.

    This is it for me

    There’s so much I want to learn.

    I want to grow with you,

    And never yearn

    For anything more than your kiss

    No time to waste, no time to chase,

    We're here and I want to enjoy you.

    Every second

    Every hour

    Every day

    Until my last breath escapes me,

    I pray, its before you leave

    Because living just a second of life without you

    Would be an eternity.

    This is it for me

    Love can’t you see

    This is it for me

    There’s still so much to do

    I want to travel through life with you

    No time to waste, no time to chase,

    We're here and I want to enjoy you.

    Every second

    Every hour

    Every day

    Until my last breath escapes me,

    I pray, its before you leave

    Because living just a second of life without you

    Would be an eternity.

    This is it for me

    Every second

    Every hour

    Every day

    Until my last breath escapes me,

    I pray, its before you leave

    Because living just a second of life without you

    Would be an eternity.

    This is it for me

    You’re the end

    And the beginning

    Of everything

    This is it for me

  • The Composers

    alternative/indie, folk, male and female duet, harmonies, wild rivers vibe, sweeplings, civil wars

    Apr 01, 2025

    All my life

    I sought a harmony

    Fitting of this melody

    My love a siren’s song

    Waiting to be sung

    Passion would flow

    And you would know

    And understand my soul

    Lyrics would fill our head

    And overwhelm our heart

    My spirit cried for you

    And you heard this heart’s beat

    From across a deafening sea

    You opened those blessed lips

    And sang with me.

    At last the composition

    Of love’s condition

    You and I create

    A pure and lasting rendition

    The reality

    Of the emotion and compassion

    In this body come to life

    A figure always evading my sight

    But time was cruel

    And tarnished the image of you

    Illusion and fantasy

    Were all that remained

    Lyrics would fill our head

    And overwhelm our heart

    My spirit cried for you

    And you heard this heart’s beat

    From across a deafening sea

    You opened those blessed lips

    And sang with me.

    At last the composition

    Of love’s condition

    You and I create

    A pure and lasting rendition

    But the truth in my heart

    Would one day be realized

    Lyrics would fill our head

    And overwhelm our heart

    My spirit cried for you

    And you heard this heart’s beat

    From across a deafening sea

    You opened those blessed lips

    And sang with me

    At last the composition

    Of love’s condition

    You and I create

    A pure and lasting rendition

    My spirit cried for you

    And you heard this heart’s beat

    From across a deafening sea

    You opened those blessed lips

    And sang with me

    At last the composition

    Of love’s condition

    You and I create

    A pure and lasting rendition

  • He Can

    alternative/indie, folk, duet, harmonies, male vocals, character and raspy tone

    Apr 01, 2025

    I've been selfish, I've been unloving

    I've been a user, I’ve been unforgiving

    I've been so hurtful, hateful, and mean

    I've been all the things in between

    I've been unknowing, I have known

    Oh I've been there And I've been gone

    I've been right and I’ve been wrong

    I know I am weak, but He is strong

    But I can not fix everything

    I can not fix anything

    I can’t fix this, can’t fix you

    Can’t fix me, and I want to

    But you know what's true

    He can

    I have tried, and I have not

    I’ve been judged, and I have judged

    I’ve been lied to, And I’ve lied too

    I've made excuses, been the excuse

    But I can not fix everything

    I can not fix anything

    I can’t fix this, can’t fix you

    Can’t fix me, and I want to

    But you know what's true

    He can

    But no matter who I am or where I’ve been

    He has always loved me, I surrender to Him

    All my pride, all my pain, all my weakness, and shame

    I give it all to God whose working within

    ‘Cause I can not fix everything

    I can not fix anything

    I can’t fix this, can’t fix you

    Can’t fix me, and I want to

    But you know what's true

    He can

    I can not fix everything

    I can not fix anything

    I can’t fix this, can’t fix you

    Can’t fix me, and I want to

    But you know what's true

    He can

    He can do anything

    He can

  • Tomorrow Comes

    sad, warm, alternative/indie, folk, harmonies, raspy tone

    Apr 01, 2025

    The sun rose to greet me

    The beginning of our love

    It was warm and comforting

    Like hope from above

    The sun erased the shadows

    Hiding in my heart

    Pushed away the darkness

    Right from the start

    The sun shone down

    Its indisputable

    Light caressed my head

    And it was beautiful

    Let the sun wash over me

    Fill my soul with joy and peace

    Let your love wash over me

    Fill my heart with all I need

    If the sun should cease to shine

    If our love should end in time

    I know tomorrow comes

    The sun soon moved away

    Like your arms at my side

    A breeze began to blow,

    And I couldn’t help but cry

    Shadows fill the spaces

    The sun began to sink

    You’re so far away now.

    Guess it's time to leave

    The beauty that lit up the Earth

    was moving to another shore,

    And as for you, my love,

    I can’t feel your warmth anymore.

    Let the sun wash over me

    Fill my soul with joy and peace

    Let your love wash over me

    Fill my heart with all I need

    If the sun should cease to shine

    If our love should end in time

    I know tomorrow comes

    A chill crept across my spine as the darkness fell

    Now there was no more light, the sun had gone and my love as well

    But still, I know this is not the end, for morning shall come again,

    And the sun will return as a comforting friend, as for love... love will begin again

    Let the sun wash over me

    Fill my soul with joy and peace

    Let your love wash over me

    Fill my heart with all I need

    If the sun should cease to shine

    If our love should end in time

    I know tomorrow comes

    Let the sun wash over me

    Fill my soul with joy and peace

    Let your love wash over me

    Fill my heart with all I need

    If the sun should cease to shine

    If our love should end in time

    I know tomorrow comes

  • Carousel

    alternative/indie, folk, male and female duet, harmonies, wild rivers vibe, sweeplings, civil wars

    Apr 12, 2025

    Days play by in double time

    And I’m not moving.

    Watching seasons as they change

    Feels like I’m losin’

    Why do I stay the same

    Stuck in this moment

    And I’m afraid to breathe

    Can’t escape from it

    I want to move on

    To a life worth livin’

    Forgetting you

    Where do I begin?

    My world is upside down,

    ‘Cause you’re not in it

    Although you’re long gone

    I’m still here spinnin’

    Even if I knew you’d leave

    From the beginnin’

    I’d love you anyway

    There ain’t no winnin’

    But now I want to move on

    To a life worth livin’

    Forgetting you

    Where do I begin?

    My world is upside down,

    ‘Cause you’re not in it

    Although you’re long gone

    I’m still here spinnin’

    A carousel spinning in circles never progressing

    Same view, getting dizzy going round and round.

    And I can't even touch the ground

    I want to move on

    To a life worth livin’

    Forgetting you

    Where do I begin?

    My world is upside down,

    ‘Cause you’re not in it

    Although you’re long gone

    I’m still here spinnin’

    I want to move on

    To a life worth livin’

    Forgetting you

    Where do I begin?

    My world is upside down,

    ‘Cause you’re not in it

    Although you’re long gone

    I’m still here spinnin’