Life is Full of Surprises, And Who Knows When You’ll Find Them! - I wrote this song for my wife recently. It’s about how it’s much better to travel than to arrive. - Written, Performed, Recorded, and Produced By Scott A. Gradert - Lyrics: At The End of The Road - At the end of the road There was no goal Or a destiny in mind - The scenery had no greenery Only memories Lost to space and time - The artist’s paint Held no restraint In the works of Frida Kahlo - Look in a mirror It could not be clearer The path you seem to follow - If you could turn around Where would you be found Lost in the translation - In a foreign land You couldn’t stand Vexed in your frustration - You always ask Is this The End So don’t tell me When we get there - You wouldn’t dare If you didn’t care So please my friend Just let it be (Just let it be) - Down a country road With a heavy load Not getting anywhere - It’s the places in between That just might seem The answer to your prayers - No one can tell How to break the spell Life inside a puppet show - If you could turn around Where would you be found Lost in the translation - In a foreign land You couldn’t stand Vexed in your frustration You want to find Some Peace of Mind Somewhere over the Rainbow - You Dream to find Some Peace of Mind Somewhere over the Rainbow - One Day you’ll find Your Peace of Mind Somewhere over the Rainbow - Somewhere over the Rainbow - (C) 2025 Scott A. Gradert more

"I can't stop thinkin of you" is a perfect mix of emotion, energy, and nostalgia. With infectious melodies, raw vocals, and a hypnotic drop filled with soaring vocal chops, this track hits deep. It's all about that feeling when someone stays on your mind 24/7💜💜💜more

Lake Days Like These Is a snapshot from my own memory, this story is told through the eyes of my father — hot afternoons, sunburned shoulders, and the sound of laughter carrying across the water. It’s about slowing down, holding onto simple moments, and wishing time would stay right where it is. No plans, no rush — just days you don’t realize you’ll miss until they’re gone. Verse 1) That summer breeze was rollin’ off the shoreline, Sun hittin’ water like a silver dime. Bass boat hummin’, rooster tail flyin’, Radio low, Lord, the day felt right. Rod in my hand, hat pulled down low, Chasin’ largemouth where the lily pads grow. Every cast felt like a promise to keep— Another memory driftin’ out on that deep. (Chorus) Yeah, it’s lake days like these I hold onto tight, Wind in my face and the sun sinkin’ right. Laughin’ so hard we can’t stand straight, Lord, I didn’t know then how fast time’d race. From tangled lines to fallin’ in free, These are the moments that made a man outta me. Yeah, the fish were fine, but what mattered most to me— Was them lake days like these. (Verse 2) Pop stood up sayin’, “Boy, this one’s big,” Next thing I knew he was swimmin’ instead. Hat floatin’ off, boots full of pride, We laughed ‘til our sides hurt watchin’ him climb. Then my boy hollered, “Dad, I think I got one!” Set the hook hard—Lord, it wasn’t no fun. Barb in my arm, him lookin’ near tears, I said, “Son, don’t worry, that’s how we learn out here.” (Pre-Chorus) Spent half the day untanglin’ line, Didn’t catch much—but we caught our time. (Chorus) Yeah, it’s lake days like these I hold onto tight, Wind in my face and the sun sinkin’ right. Laughin’ so hard we can’t stand straight, Lord, I didn’t know then how fast time’d race. From tangled reels to scraped-up knees, These are the moments that set me free. Yeah, the fish were fine, but what mattered most to me— Was them lake days like these. (Bridge) Now I watch ‘em grow, see the men they’ve become, Strong and kind with their mama’s love. Chasin’ their dreams, standin’ tall on their feet, And I see them summers every time they speak. If I did one thing halfway right, It was showin’ up on them long lake nights. (Final Chorus) Yeah, it’s lake days like these I still carry ‘round, Speedin’ across water, that engine sound. Every laugh, every hook, every tangled mess, God gave me more than I ever guessed. If they remember anything of me, I hope it’s love, and time, and bein’ free. ‘Cause the best catch I ever did see— Was my kids growin’ proud… On them lake days like these. (Outro) Yeah, the bass were big, but the blessings were bigger… Lord, I’d do it all again in a heartbeat quicker. more