“If I Go First” is a deeply raw country ballad about growing up loving someone who slowly became emotionally distant, and the complicated weight that comes when new loyalties and shifting priorities leave you feeling like an outsider in your own story. The song captures years of trying to be heard, trying to hold onto connection, and realizing that sometimes love changes in ways that words can’t fix. Told from the perspective of someone who has watched family dynamics evolve and fracture over time, the song reflects on conversations that felt different depending on who was present, and the quiet heartbreak of realizing your voice no longer carries the same place it once did. Instead of explosive arguments, the story unfolds through observation — watching behavior, noticing patterns, and coming to terms with the painful reality that love alone doesn’t always protect relationships from change. At its core, the song speaks to the experience of feeling replaced or overlooked while still holding deep respect and longing for connection. There’s an undercurrent of disappointment, but also maturity — the understanding that people make choices based on their own fears, attachments, and survival instincts. Rather than focusing on blame, the lyrics lean into reflection and emotional truth. A powerful thread throughout the song is resilience and legacy. The narrator expresses pride in the strength passed down to the next generation — not through perfect circumstances, but through perseverance, honesty, and learning from what was witnessed over the years. It highlights the quiet way children absorb reality through actions rather than words, and how truth often becomes clear simply through time and observation. Spiritually, “If I Go First” wrestles with acceptance and forgiveness. The narrator acknowledges that anger was laid down long before closure ever came, choosing peace over resentment. The song transforms what could have been a bitter goodbye into a final act of grace — offering unconditional love even after years of emotional distance. Musically, the track leans into stripped-down, heartfelt country storytelling — intimate vocals, slow-burning acoustic arrangements, and a reflective tone that feels like a late-night conversation you never got to finish. It’s meant for listeners who carry complicated love in their hearts — the kind that holds both hurt and loyalty at the same time. Ultimately, “If I Go First” is about loving someone who shaped you, even when the relationship changed in ways you never expected. It’s a song about letting go without letting bitterness win, about honoring your truth while still wishing peace for the people who couldn’t meet you where you stood.more

“I Don’t Wanna Be Right” is a deeply personal country ballad about the quiet wars that happen inside a home long before anyone else sees the damage. It tells the story of a father and husband who carries the weight of being the protector — the one who sees warning signs, enforces boundaries, and tries to hold the family together when everything feels like it’s pulling apart. But beneath that tough exterior is a man who is exhausted, lonely, and aching to feel like he’s not fighting alone. The song explores the emotional distance that slowly grows between two parents raising a challenging family — one believing in discipline and structure, the other holding onto hope and compassion. Their differences don’t come from lack of love; they come from fear, exhaustion, and years of feeling unheard. Through vivid storytelling, the lyrics paint a picture of late-night arguments, silent dinners, and the painful realization that being “right” can sometimes cost more than being wrong. At its heart, the song isn’t about winning arguments — it’s about longing for connection. The narrator reflects on the toll of always standing guard, always being the enforcer, and always feeling like the bad guy. He isn’t proud of the distance that’s grown between him and his partner, and he isn’t asking to be proven right anymore — he’s asking to rebuild the sense of “us” that once made them strong. Musically, the track leans into classic country storytelling — steady rhythms, emotional melodies, and honest, conversational lyrics that feel like pages from a worn journal. The tone balances strength and vulnerability, reflecting the internal battle between a hardened protector and a man who just wants peace in his home and closeness in his marriage. “I Don’t Wanna Be” resonates with anyone who’s felt the pressure of carrying responsibility alone, anyone who’s watched love strain under the weight of parenting and stress, and anyone who has ever realized that sometimes the hardest thing to admit is that you don’t want to win — you just want to heal. More than a song about conflict, it’s a song about humility, exhaustion, forgiveness, and the quiet hope that even after years of distance, two people can still find their way back to standing side by side.more

Dream Maker is dedicated to Bobby — a man who rose from the pits of hell into redemption, purpose, and faith. Once surrounded by darkness, he found God, discovered truth, and chose the light when it mattered most. This song honors Bobby’s journey and his commitment to helping independent artists fulfill their dreams. Through mentorship, encouragement, and real tools for growth, he’s given countless creators the confidence and strength to keep going when quitting felt easier. Dream Maker is a testimony that no past is too broken, no road too dark, and no dream too far gone when faith leads the way. It’s proof that what once tried to destroy you can become the very thing God uses to build others up. INTRO They said a man like me Was born to break things But God don’t sort people The way people do (soft inhale) ACAPELLA BEATBOX COMES IN bmm—tss—kah bmm—tss—kah VERSE 1 bmm—tss—kah—tss I was sunk in the mud where the sun don’t visit, Vision full of division, decisions done from a prison of limits Hustled the hustlers, flipped on the flimsy and timid, Weak minds fold when you bend ‘em, I been in the business of finishin’ gimmicks Counted my sentences more than my blessings, Learned how to talk to God through confession Concrete pillows, iron-bar lessons, Dreams got buried but never got deaded Ash in my lungs, but I stood up breathing, Devil kept knocking, I wouldn’t let him They tried to label me what I’d been, But I outgrew hell and rewrote the sentence bmm—bmm—tss—kah PRE-CHORUS whoom… tss… whoom… tss When the dark feels endless And the weight feels heavy That voice you hear Ain’t fear — it’s ready Let go Lean in Break down Begin CHORUS thump… tss… thump… tss I was born with a storm in my blood And a heart that didn’t know peace But the good Lord saw what I could be When I couldn’t see nothin’ in me I ain’t proud of the roads I’ve run But I’m thankful I made it through What once killed dreams inside my chest Now helps other dreamers too VERSE 2 bmm—tss—kah—kah Did time with my thoughts, had to learn how to sit with ‘em Pain ain’t a prison when purpose is hidden in it Found God in a room where the hope was rationed, Faith got cooked slow — yeah, Crockpot fashioned Halfway house with a halfway plan, Till I gave God full control of the hand Now I stand where the broken stand taller, Tryna turn lost souls into self-made fathers Different genres, same fear, same doubt, I just show ‘em the door they already found Confidence ain’t loud, it’s calm and still, Like knowing you survived what was meant to kill bmm—bmm—tss—kah PRE-CHORUS thum… thum… thum… You ain’t late You ain’t lost You ain’t broken You just crossed The fire The line The end The sign CHORUS THUMP—tss—THUMP—tss I was born with a storm in my blood And a past I won’t deny But the same hand that closed them doors Is the one that let me rise If you’re tired of carryin’ shame Like a stone you can’t let loose What once killed dreams inside my chest Now helps other dreamers too BRIDGE KAH—KAH—bmm—KAH I’VE BEEN DOWN I’VE BEEN NAMED I’VE BEEN BLAMED I’VE BEEN CHAINED BUT THE GROUND THAT I HIT BUILT THE BACK THAT I STAND ON TODAY FINAL CHORUS thump…… tss…… I don’t sing like a saint I sing like a man Who survived who he was To become who he am If God can use ashes To light up the way Then I ain’t a dream killer I’m a dream maker now, hey OUTRO I don’t stand perfect I stand provided for Same God New ground (exhale)more