Category: Music

Verse 1:
I couldn’t sleep at all last night.
Your face haunted my thoughts like a magnetic pull.
At work, I was a mess,
distracted by your innocent voice.

Verse 2:
I drove across the city during my lunch break.
I waited an hour just to see you again.
Seeing you felt like
a fountain of youth in the lobby.

Chorus:
You gave me your phone number.
A small secret between us now.
I see the sadness in your eyes
and the weight on your young shoulders.

Verse 3:
You’re only nineteen,
working to pay for your father’s medical bills.
You want to be a sales lady instead.
This world is asking too much of you lately.

Verse 4:
I kissed your forehead gently before I left.
I gave you money for your new requirements.
You didn’t say a word,
but your half-smile said it all today.

(this song is inspired by Chapter 2 of The Carnal Man)

Verse 1:
December chill in the air.
My shoulders are heavy with office knots.
I walked into the spa seeking relief,
but I was really searching for a connection.

Verse 2:
Lani walked in with a pitcher and towel.
Her hair was long and black,
her skin a natural glow.
My heart skipped.
She seemed so incredibly innocent.

Chorus:
I reached out too soon
and felt her flinch away.
My eagerness overstepped the boundary.
I’m so sorry, Lani.
I should have led with more respect.

Verse 3:
The room went silent after my mistake.
Her hands were shaking as she worked.
She is only a week into this job.
I felt small and deeply embarrassed.

Verse 4:
I left a tip as my silent apology.
I could not even look her in the eye.
I need to do better next time.

(this song is inspired by Chapter 1 of the Carnal Man)