Edward Kreider

Marion, United States Joined 5 Aug, 2026 Active 26 Sep, 2026

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About

I'm a lyricist looking for musicians to write music to my lyrics.

Lyricist looking for musician/singer with soul. I use to write lyrics years ago, but then life happened and I haven't written a word in 26 years. The emotions are the same but with a little more nuance and a sprinkle (but only a sprinkle) of wisdom. I write from the heart about what's in it. Like anyone in their sixties, I've had ups and downs; and suffered from pain and pride. But after a few bruises and a heaping helping of humility, I'm coming out of the other side...looking for someway to be present and whole. I'm hoping this can be a way to do that.

Goals

Find a co-writerGet recorded/performedPublishing deal or sync placement

Genres

CountryR&BRockBluesSoul

Dreams & ambitions

I'm a retired veterinarian. Years ago, I wrote a number or songs prior to having kids and working 6+ days a week. Now in retirement, I'd like blow some of the dust off of those ideas I stored long ago and see what might be lurking underneath. I've got almost three decades of happenings that have informed the person I am today. I may have some perspective that may speak to someone, somewhere. I'd like to take a chance on that and see if there is a composer out there who might have some ideas as to how to musically display those ideas.

Years ago, I collaborated with a fella on the east coast who put music to some of my lyrics and sang it for himself. It was my understanding that it was well-received when he performed it. It felt pretty good knowing that there was some small crowd somewhere singing along with my silly lyrics. I'd like to have that feeling maybe a time or two more.

Equipment

An iMac computer.

Use of AI

Doesn't use AI.

Mood of their music

Bright and upliftingSad and reflectiveSerious and intelligent

Lyrics

Any Other Way

Country, Rock, Blues, Soul

Verse 1: There's a light in my darkness, no one sees but me. It's my greatest comfort, but it will never set me free. It taps me on the shoulder, and whispers in my ear. It tells me it's alright, then brings me right back here. Chorus: If I could wish for one thing, it would be to say goodbye. But I need the light to bathe me just one more precious time. I peer deep into the shadows looking for the ray of the one thing I'm forbidden; any other way. Verse 2: I feel like running towards it, It draws me ever near. It offers only comfort, and then it disappears. There’s no one I can go to; No place that I can hide. It teases like a savior, and is killing me inside. Chorus: If I could wish for one thing, it would be to say goodbye. But I need the light to bathe me just one more precious time. I peer deep into the shadows looking for the ray of the one thing I'm forbidden; any other way. I peer deep into the shadows looking for the ray of the one thing I'm forbidden; any other way. The one thing I'm forbidden; any other way. Any other way. Any other way.

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