Politics & Society

"And somewhere ahead… We meet as real."

Somewhere between rebellion and reflection, we’re all just trying to drive forward without going off the edge.

“Pendulum Highway” is a song about the emotional cycles we live through—politically, socially, personally. Inspired by films like Thelma & Louise, and the broader swing between hope and backlash, this song explores what it means to stand between sides, not in neutrality, but in conscious resistance. Not choosing “left” or “right,” but choosing evolution.

🛣️ The pendulum keeps swinging. 🧠 But some of us are learning to think in systems. 🎙️ This is for those who want to build something better—slowly, quietly, together.

“They don’t hate ‘cause they’re evil — they hate ‘cause they hurt.”

This song is about the kind of pain that gets ignored. The loneliness that gets mistaken for hate. And the stories that pull people into darkness when no one’s there to offer light.

I was inspired by real interviews with former extremists, mass shooting survivors, and families torn apart by ideology. It reminded me that you don’t save someone by yelling at them — You save them by sitting by the cave, and listening.

"Maybe strength is found in grace. Not just in those who own the place."

What if the system isn't broken — what if it’s working exactly as designed?

This song is a quiet fury. A haunting reflection on an old and dangerous idea:

That wealth means worth. That power means virtue. That the winners deserve to win.

We grew up with it — in history books, business school slogans, and political speeches. But what if the "best men" weren’t the wisest? What if truth walks barefoot, and wisdom dies unheard?

“The Best Men Always Win” challenges the myth that success equals superiority — and asks what kind of world we could build if we stopped believing that lie.

"Let the wisest lead, but not alone. Let the people shape the stone."

Who deserves power — the rich, the loud… or the wise?

This song is a quiet rebellion. A meditation on leadership, wealth, and the myth that those at the top must be the best among us. What if the real leaders are the quiet ones? The ones who see clearly but don't seek control?

"The Wisest Should Lead" reflects on the old idea — echoed in history, philosophy — that society often mistakes money for wisdom. But what if we chose differently?

"So next time they preach with that look in their eye. Ask who wins when you’re scraping by."

We’ve all heard the story: if you work hard enough, you’ll make it. You don’t need help. Just grit, grind, and bootstraps. But what if that story was… a lie?

“The Cowboy Lied” is a folk protest song that unpacks one of America’s most enduring myths — the rugged individualist, the lone cowboy. It’s a myth that sells us pride while quietly eroding our public systems, slashing taxes for the rich, and convincing us that help is weakness.

This song is for everyone who's ever been told “you’re on your own” in a system built to serve the few. It’s time to dust off the old stories and ask who really wins when we buy into them.

"Tell me, who survives. When the winner's dead inside?"

What happens when success is everything — and it’s still not enough?

“Plastic Sky” is a song about South Korea's high-achievement, high-pressure culture — where exam scores define futures, faces are sculpted for acceptance, and youth are quietly burning out under corporate skyscrapers.

This isn’t just a song. It’s a reflection on a culture trapped in an unbalanced version of modernity — what some call the “Orange” value system. Status, image, and performance reign supreme… but at what cost?

"It’s not just war — it’s memory. It’s not just peace — it’s victory."

Why can’t we stop the war, even when we know it only brings death?

This song is about the brutal cycles we get trapped in — fear, revenge, power, and the stories we refuse to let go. It’s not just about Israel and Palestine. It’s about all of us. When history, identity, and politics collide, even common sense gets crushed. We all know better. But the machine keeps turning.

"The danger’s not in the house or the ring. It’s thinking that comfort is everything."

We grow up believing in the loop: ✅ Get a job ✅ Buy a house ✅ Build a family ✅ Retire

For many, this is enough. It’s real. It’s fulfilling. It’s beautiful. But for some, when they reach the top, something feels… unfinished.

What comes after the loop? What if comfort isn’t the end, but just the beginning? What if meaning isn’t handed to you — you have to make it?

This song is about that tension. 👉 Some people thrive in the loop. 👉 Some people need to walk the edge. 👉 Both paths are valid.

Where do you see yourself? Are you living happily in the loop? Or are you searching for the next step?

"We’re talking past each other, round and round. On borrowed words, on shaky ground."

Why are we so obsessed with pro-life vs. pro-choice? Why do we keep clashing over gun rights vs. gun control?

It’s not just about the issue—it’s about identity, belonging, and control.

Most people aren’t debating to understand. They’re debating to defend their worldview. Because if they lose, it feels like losing a part of themselves.

👉 That’s why these culture wars don’t end. 👉 That’s why most debates go in circles.

It’s about the walls we build, the stories we protect, and the doors we’re too afraid to open.

"For the people, for the fight. For the dream that keeps him up at night."

I’ve always found Bernie Sanders deeply inspiring. He’s spent his whole life fighting—not for fame, not for fortune—but for the everyday people who often get left behind.

This song isn’t just about politics. It’s about purpose. It’s about working relentlessly for something bigger than yourself. Bernie’s a workaholic, not for profit, but for progress. That’s the kind of energy I wanted to capture here.

"That meaning’s not in the building, the winning, the name. It’s here in the breathing, outside of the game."

What happens when automation and robots take over all the work? What gives people meaning when there’s no more “job” to wake up for?

They didn’t have a clear answer. But I’ve been thinking— It’s not just a personal crisis. It’s a developmental journey.

Different people find meaning in different ways. It’s not random—it depends on how they’ve grown.

Here’s a quick map from Spiral Dynamics:

🔴 Red: Power, thrill, dominance 🔵 Blue: Duty, order, faith, following the rules 🟠 Orange: Success, achievement, winning 🟢 Green: Love, equality, community 🟡 Yellow: Systems thinking, seeing the bigger picture 🔵 Turquoise: Truth, flow, embracing life as it is

💥 Even if work disappears, humans will still play new games based on where they are on this spiral.

This song is about that. About how we will still chase something—until maybe one day, we let go.

"What’s it worth if no one sees it? What’s it cost to just believe it?"

"What It’s Worth" is about the quiet war between what we show and what we actually feel.

Inspired by Robert Frank’s Luxury Fever, this track reflects on how we chase status — through things, appearances, upgrades — while neglecting what really makes life rich: love, time, rest, meaning.

We trade presence for polish. We buy to signal — not to satisfy.

This song blends indie pop with folktronic textures and bare, reflective lyrics. It sits with the discomfort of modern life and asks:

What’s it worth… if no one sees it?