Music

Music and lyrics by Andrew Charman-Williams and Spiral Net


  • Walking Not Running lyrics

    Version 1

    Walking, not running,
    Through the tapestry of twilight hues,
    Where shadows dance on the edge of day,
    And the world breathes in a quiet sigh.

    No hurried pace, no frantic steps,
    Just the rhythm of a heart at ease,
    In sync with the whispers of the wind,
    A gentle cadence, a slow release.

    The path unfolds beneath my feet,
    A mosaic of earth and fallen leaves,
    Each step a story etched in the soil,
    Tales of journeys, both near and far.

    The sun, a fading ember in the sky,
    Paints the horizon in strokes of amber and gold,
    A masterpiece of the closing day,
    A palette of dreams, untold.

    I tread upon the canvas of nature,
    Feeling the earth beneath my soles,
    Connected to the pulse of the land,
    In this moment, where time strolls.

    Not a race against the hands of the clock,
    But a communion with the silence,
    Where the rustle of leaves and the song of birds,
    Compose a symphony of tranquil compliance.

    A mindful saunter through the sacred,
    A meditation in the art of being,
    In the slowing down, I find the essence,
    Of a journey that transcends mere seeing.

    So, I walk, not run,
    Along the path of quiet contemplation,
    Embracing the serenity of each step,
    In the hush of the world’s meditation.

    Version 2

    (Verse 1)
    Walking, not running,
    In the twilight’s gentle glow,
    Where shadows waltz on the horizon,
    And the world breathes soft and slow.

    No hurried pace, no frantic steps,
    Just the rhythm of a heart at ease,
    In tune with the whispers of the breeze,
    A melody of tranquility, a sweet release.

    (Chorus)
    I tread upon the canvas of nature,
    Feeling the earth beneath my soles,
    Connected to the pulse of the land,
    In this moment, where time strolls.

    (Verse 2)
    The sun, a fading ember in the sky,
    Paints the evening in hues untold,
    A masterpiece of the closing day,
    A palette of dreams, a story to unfold.

    Each step, a tale etched in the soil,
    A journey written in the falling leaves,
    I walk the path of quiet reverie,
    Where the heart finds solace, believes.

    (Chorus)
    I tread upon the canvas of nature,
    Feeling the earth beneath my soles,
    Connected to the pulse of the land,
    In this moment, where time strolls.

    (Bridge)
    Not a race against the hands of the clock,
    But a communion with the silence,
    Where the rustle of leaves and the song of birds,
    Compose a symphony of tranquil compliance.

    (Verse 3)
    A mindful saunter through the sacred,
    A meditation in the art of being,
    In the slowing down, I find the essence,
    Of a journey that transcends mere seeing.

    (Chorus)
    I tread upon the canvas of nature,
    Feeling the earth beneath my soles,
    Connected to the pulse of the land,
    In this moment, where time strolls.

    (Outro)
    So, I walk, not run,
    Along the path of quiet contemplation,
    Embracing the serenity of each step,
    In the hush of the world’s meditation.

    Version 3

    Walking, not running, through the quiet streets,
    Where echoes of footsteps blend with the heartbeat.
    Underneath the city lights, a nocturnal ballet,
    In the moonlit shadows, I find my own way.

    No rush, no race against the ticking hands,
    Just a stroll through a world where time expands.
    Street lamps flicker, casting a gentle glow,
    As I weave through the city, letting thoughts flow.

    The pavement beneath, a textured story unfolds,
    Each crack and cobblestone, tales of lives it holds.
    I’m a wanderer in the urban twilight,
    A poet in the symphony of the city’s night.

    Neon signs whisper secrets in electric hues,
    As I navigate the city’s labyrinth, wearing midnight shoes.
    A steady rhythm of footsteps on the pavement,
    In the stillness of the night, a silent engagement.

    Walking, not running, through the city’s embrace,
    Discovering beauty in each forgotten space.
    A slow dance with the urban serenade,
    In the quietude, my worries begin to fade.

    Gentle winds carry fragments of distant sounds,
    As I stroll through the quiet streets, unbound.
    Reflections in windows, a transient mirage,
    In this nocturnal reverie, I’m the sole voyage.

    The city sleeps, but my steps are wide awake,
    In the hushed alleys, dreams and reality intertwine.
    Walking, not running, through the city’s heart,
    A nocturnal explorer, making art from the sublime.

    Version 4

    Walking, not running,
    Beneath the silvered veil of night,
    Where the moon whispers secrets,
    And stars paint the canvas of quiet delight.

    No hurried strides, no racing beats,
    Just the cadence of a thoughtful gait,
    In step with the nocturnal symphony,
    A melody that transcends the hour late.

    The world, a silent observer,
    As shadows play on the moonlit ground,
    A ballet of contrasts, light and dark,
    In the stillness, a tranquility profound.

    Step by step, the journey unfolds,
    A pilgrimage under the celestial dome,
    Each footfall a note in the cosmic score,
    A serenade to the universe, a quiet poem.

    Through realms where time takes a pause,
    And the night sky cradles the wandering soul,
    I walk, not run, in the hallowed quiet,
    A voyage where introspection takes control.

    No destination set in stone,
    Just the path of quiet exploration,
    As the night embraces with open arms,
    A sanctuary found in the art of contemplation.

    Walking, not running,
    In the hush of midnight’s embrace,
    Where the world sleeps, and dreams unfurl,
    I find solace in the unhurried pace.


  • Lost Without You lyrics

    The morning light creeps in
    As I lie here in my bed
    My thoughts drift back to you
    And all the things we said

    Oh my love where have you gone
    I’m lost without you can’t carry on
    I long to hear your voice again
    To feel your touch to ease this pain

    The days are long the nights are cold
    My heart is heavy my soul is old
    I wander through the streets alone
    Wishing you were here to guide me home

    Oh my love where have you gone
    I’m lost without you can’t carry on
    I long to hear your voice again
    To feel your touch to ease this pain

    I know that I’ve made mistakes
    And I’ve caused you so much pain
    But if you could find it in your heart
    To come back to me we could start again

    Oh my love where have you gone
    I’m lost without you can’t carry on
    I long to hear your voice again
    To feel your touch to ease this pain

    So I’ll wait for you my love
    And hope that you’ll return
    Until then I’ll sing this song
    And let my heart yearn


  • Weight of the World lyrics

    Verse 1
    I’m sitting here with my guitar
    Strumming chords in the dark
    Trying to find the words to say
    All the things that are in my heart

    Chorus
    Cause I can feel the weight of the world
    Pressing down on me
    And all I wanna do is find a way
    To set my soul free

    Verse 2
    There’s a pain that runs so deep
    It keeps me up at night
    And I’m afraid if I don’t let it out
    It’ll consume me from inside

    Chorus
    Cause I can feel the weight of the world
    Pressing down on me
    And all I wanna do is find a way
    To set my soul free

    Bridge
    So I pour my heart out through these strings
    Hoping that someone out there feels the same
    And maybe we can find a way
    To make it through another day

    Chorus
    Cause I can feel the weight of the world
    Pressing down on me
    And all I wanna do is find a way
    To set my soul free

    Outro
    I’ll keep playing this guitar
    Until I find the peace I seek
    And maybe one day I’ll look back
    And see how far I’ve come from where I used to be


  • Chance to Breathe lyrics

    Version 1

    Verse 1
    Finally alone, a chance to breathe
    Time to relax and find my peace

    Chorus
    Take a breath, refresh my soul
    Time to relax and be alone

    Verse 2
    The quiet fills me, no need to rush
    This moment’s mine, no one to push

    Chorus
    Take a breath, refresh my soul
    Time to relax and be alone

    Verse 3
    Gather my strength, prepare to go
    Grateful for this time alone

    Chorus
    Take a breath, refresh my soul
    Time to relax and be alone

    Version 2

    Verse 1 
    Finally alone, a chance to breathe 
    To take a moment and take in my peace 
    Let go of all my worries, no need to grieve 
    This is the time I’ve been longing to receive 

    Chorus 
    A chance to breathe, a chance to just be 
    Enjoy the peace and regain my energy 
    A chance to breathe, a chance to just be 
    Enjoy the peace and regain my energy 

    Verse 2 
    No need to rush, I’m taking my time 
    Letting go of all the things on my mind 
    My worries feel so far away 
    Now I can find some peace and stay 

    Chorus 
    A chance to breathe, a chance to just be 
    Enjoy the peace and regain my energy 
    A chance to breathe, a chance to just be 
    Enjoy the peace and regain my energy 

    Bridge 
    This is the time to just relax 
    Let go of all the stress and take a break 
    The peace that I’m feeling is so sweet 
    Letting go of all the burdens I have to meet 

    Chorus 
    A chance to breathe, a chance to just be 
    Enjoy the peace and regain my energy 
    A chance to breathe, a chance to just be 
    Enjoy the peace and regain my energy


  • Beauty of Solitude lyrics

    Verse 1

    Alone I sit, in peaceful joy,
    The world outside I ignore
    A moment of peace I enjoy,
    Without a need for more.

    Verse 2

    The sun is setting in the sky
    The birds are singing a sweet tune
    A gentle breeze is in the air,
    The beauty of nature in bloom.

    Verse 3

    I take a deep breath, let out a sigh,
    My worries far away
    In this moment I’m content 
    As I start a different day.

    Chorus

    The beauty of solitude,
    It’s a pleasure I embrace
    It’s calming and serene
    In this moment I have grace.

    Verse 4

    The sky is turning from day to night,
    A starry sky above
    A peaceful calm I feel inside,
    A feeling of utmost love.

    Verse 5

    I look around and take it all in,
    The beauty I can see
    The peace and joy I find in solitude
    Is a gift that’s meant for me.

    Chorus

    The beauty of solitude,
    It’s a pleasure I embrace
    It’s calming and serene
    In this moment I have grace.


  • Loving my Solitude lyrics

    Verse 1
    I’m feeling free and content
    In my own space and my own time
    I’m embracing this solitude
    And I’m feeling just fine

    Chorus
    I’m enjoying my own company
    I’m loving my solitude
    All the freedoms it brings to me
    I’m loving my solitude

    Verse 2
    I’m letting go of all the noise
    No distractions, just me and my voice 
    I’m finding peace in being alone
    And I’m loving it more and more

    Chorus
    I’m enjoying my own company
    I’m loving my solitude
    All the freedoms it brings to me
    I’m loving my solitude

    Verse 3
    My own space is my paradise
    I’m taking this time to be kind
    I’m free to express who I am
    Unhindered, unafraid

    Chorus
    I’m enjoying my own company
    I’m loving my solitude
    All the freedoms it brings to me
    I’m loving my solitude


  • Time Alone lyrics

    Verse 1
    I’m an introvert and I need some alone time
    I can’t be around people all the time
    I’m not trying to be rude, I just need some space
    Can’t you understand, take a step back and give me a break

    Chorus 
    Give me some time, to be alone
    Let me take a break, away from the phone
    I need time to breathe, time to be free
    Just let me be, let me just be me

    Verse 2
    I don’t want to be rude, I just need to be alone
    I need a break from the noise, from people talking on the phone
    I just want to be away, no need to explain
    Just let me be, don’t try to make me feel ashamed

    Chorus 
    Give me some time, to be alone
    Let me take a break, away from the phone
    I need time to breathe, time to be free
    Just let me be, let me just be me

    Bridge 
    I know I’m not the only one
    That needs some time away, needs some time alone
    Just let me be, don’t try to make me feel ashamed
    Let me find some peace, and just let me be me

    Chorus 
    Give me some time, to be alone
    Let me take a break, away from the phone
    I need time to breathe, time to be free
    Just let me be, let me just be me


  • Solitude lyrics

    Verse 1
    When night falls and the stars align
    I take a moment to step out of time
    I choose to go within and explore
    The beauty of intentional solitude

    Chorus
    I find peace and stillness there
    The beauty of intentional solitude
    I find solace and comfort there
    The beauty of intentional solitude

    Verse 2
    When I’m ready to open my heart
    I take a moment to be still and start
    My journey within, to find a new way
    The beauty of intentional solitude

    Chorus
    I find peace and stillness there
    The beauty of intentional solitude
    I find solace and comfort there
    The beauty of intentional solitude

    Bridge
    In this moment of stillness and peace
    I find a way to reconnect with me
    To find my center, to feel my own bliss
    The beauty of intentional solitude

    Chorus
    I find peace and stillness there
    The beauty of intentional solitude
    I find solace and comfort there
    The beauty of intentional solitude


  • Unspoken Love – lyrics

    I didn’t mean to fall in love with you
    I didn’t want all the pain it’s put me through

    Unspoken love
    Though I’m sure you knew
    Unrequited love
    All I have with you 

    My feelings for you are easier left unsaid
    But it’s a battle between my heart and my head

    Unspoken love
    Though I’m sure you knew
    Unrequited love
    All I have with you 

    I’m sure you know how I feel in my heart
    But I’m glad it stays unsaid so we’re not pushed apart
    Cause your friendship is so special to me
    Wouldn’t want that wrecked for something that can never be

    Unspoken love
    Though I’m sure you knew
    Unrequited love
    All I have with you 

    How I wish it could be another way
    But it can’t so it will always stay

    Unspoken love
    Though I’m sure you knew
    Unrequited love
    All I have with you 
    Unspoken love
    Unrequited love


  • Fragile – lyrics

     I’ve been through so much pain before
    And now you come to give me even more
    Oh yeah I can see it in your eyes
    Don’t say a thing don’t tell me any lies

    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Handle me with care
    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Show me that you care

    I’d always hoped that we would never part
    But now you’re here to stab me in my heart
    Are you so sure that there can be no way
    For us to be as one for love to always stay

    I’d try to smile but the pain gets in the way
    I can’t help but it hurts so much today

    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Handle me with care
    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Show me that you care

    I know that there will be more pain and sorrow
    But for me there will be a tomorrow
    I have taken oh so many knocks
    Maybe you should stamp upon my box

    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Handle me with care
    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Show me that you care
    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Handle me with care
    Fragile


  • Eternal Aching – lyrics

    In the darkness of the night 
    I hear your voice so clear 
    Calling out my name
    But you’re not here 

    Oh, how I long for you
    My love, my heart is breaking 
    I’m lost without you
    In this eternal aching 

    I see you in my dreams
    But when I wake, you’re gone 
    I’m holding on to nothing
    But the memory of you 

    Oh, how I long for you
    My love, my heart is breaking 
    I’m lost without you
    In this eternal aching 

    I’ll wait for you forever
    In this lonely place
    I’ll keep your love inside me 
    Until we meet again

    Oh, how I long for you
    My love, my heart is breaking
    I’m lost without you
    In this eternal aching 

    Oh, how I long for you
    My love, my heart is breaking
    I’m lost without you
    In this eternal aching 

    In the darkness of the night 
    I’ll hear your voice so clear
    Calling out my name
    But you’re not here
    You’re not here
    You’re not here
    You’re not here


  • Found My Peace – lyrics

    Sitting on my porch, watching the world go by 
    Feeling the sun on my skin, the wind in my eye 
    Peace and contentment is all that I need

    No worries, no stress, just pure serenity 

    Cause I’ve found my peace, in the simple things 
    In the quiet moments, my heart sings

    No need for fame or fortune or greed

    Just the beauty of life, that’s all I need

    The sound of the birds, the rustle of leaves 
    Nature’s symphony, it brings me to my knees 
    In this peaceful place, I’m free to be me

    No mask, no pretense, just authenticity 

    Cause I’ve found my peace, in the simple things 
    In the quiet moments, my heart sings

    No need for fame or fortune or greed

    Just the beauty of life, that’s all I need

    I’m just letting go of what I can’t control

    Just seeking peace and healing my soul

    Cause I’ve found my peace, in the simple things 
    In the quiet moments, my heart sings

    No need for fame or fortune or greed
    Just the beauty of life, that’s all I need 

    Sitting on my porch, watching the world go by 
    Feeling the sun on my skin, the wind in my eye 
    Peace and contentment is all that I need

    No worries, no stress, just pure serenity. 


  • Mirror Mirror – lyrics

    In the mirror’s gentle gaze I stand, 
    Reflecting thoughts, a shifting land. 
    Eyes that hold both joy and pain, 
    A canvas where emotions reign.

    Oh, mirror, mirror, on the wall, 
    You hold my truth, you see it all. 
    With flaws and strengths still standing tall 
    mirror mirror don’t let me fall

    Each line etched by fleeting years, 
    Stories told, whispers of tears.
    Smiles that dance like morning light, 
    And furrowed brows in silent night.

    Oh, mirror, mirror, on the wall, 
    You hold my truth, you see it all. 
    With flaws and strengths still standing tall 
    mirror mirror don’t let me fall

    Oh, mirror, show me who I’ve been, 
    The battles fought, the growth within. 
    Every scar every rise and fall 
    reflect my spirit standing tall 

    Oh, mirror, mirror, on the wall, 
    You hold my truth, you see it all. 
    With flaws and strengths still standing tall 
    mirror mirror don’t let me fall

    In the morning’s gentle light 
    in the shadows of the night
    reflect the beauty the pain I bear 
    in your glass it’s all laid bare

    Oh, mirror, mirror, on the wall, 
    You hold my truth, you see it all. 
    With flaws and strengths still standing tall 
    mirror mirror don’t let me fall


  • On the Drive Home – lyrics

    I’m leaving work, the sun is setting low
    Traffic’s heavy, but my mind is free to roam
    I turn the music up, and let my thoughts take flight 
    On the drive home, everything feels just right

    I’m leaving the city, leaving the stress behind 
    On the drive home, I finally feel alive 

    On the drive home, everything feels right 
    All my worries, they fade into the night
    On the drive home, I finally feel free 
    To be myself, to just be me 

    I’m driving past the fields and the old farm land 
    The sky is orange and the clouds are shifting sand 
    I take a deep breath, and let my senses take in
    On the drive home, it’s like a new beginning 

    I’m leaving the city, leaving the stress behind 
    On the drive home, I finally feel alive 

    On the drive home, everything feels right 
    All my worries, they fade into the night 
    On the drive home, I finally feel free 
    To be myself, to just be me 

    I’m heading home, to where my heart belongs 
    I’m leaving behind the chaos and the throngs 
    On the drive home, I’m at peace 
    With the world, with myself, I am released 

    I’m almost home, I can see the lights
    I’m almost home, I can feel the love inside 
    I pull in the driveway, and turn off the car 
    On the drive home, I’ve traveled so far

    I’m leaving the city, leaving the stress behind 
    On the drive home, I finally feel alive 

    On the drive home, everything feels right 
    All my worries, they fade into the night
    On the drive home, I finally feel free 
    To be myself, to just be me 

    On the drive home, everything feels right 
    All my worries, they fade into the night 
    On the drive home, I finally feel free 
    To be myself, to just be me 

    On the drive home, I’ve come to know 
    All that I’ve been, and all that I’ll grow 
    On the drive home, I finally see 
    All that I am, and all that I’ll be. 
    On the drive home


  • With Arms Wide Open – lyrics

    In the dark and lonely night
    I find myself searching for a light
    And though my heart is heavy with regret 
    I know that I’ll rise above it yet 

    I will run to you
    With arms wide open 
    And I will chase the blues 
    Until my heart is broken 

    I’ve been wandering through the storm 
    With nothing but a broken heart
    But I’ll keep on moving forward
    Till I find a brand new start 

    I will run to you
    With arms wide open 
    And I will chase the blues 
    Until my heart is broken 

    And I’ll keep on climbing 
    Higher and higher
    Till I reach the top
    And see my heart’s desire 

    I will run to you
    With arms wide open 
    And I will chase the blues 
    Until my heart is broken 

    I will run to you
    With arms wide open 
    And I will chase the blues 
    Until my heart is broken 

    And when the night is over
    And the storm has passed
    I’ll look up to the heavens
    And know that I’ve found my way at last. 


  • The Candle – lyrics

    The Candle is the poem Waxen Form set to music.


    the wick runs short the 
    candle fades
    then flickers
    and goes out

    how many people
    has she warmed
    how many
    shared her light

    though with the wind
    and with the rain
    her flame
    nearly died

    she overcame
    everything
    until finally
    there is no more

    now she has
    no use no 
    beauty she 
    lies still cold

    darkness surrounds her

    is this the 
    end or the 
    beginning
    of something new


  • Love and Loss – lyrics

    I search for your face
    memories of you time cannot erase
    your laughter, touch, smile
    gone but with me all the while

    love and loss
    such a cost
    hearts torn apart
    never fully lost

    whispers call out your name
    never the same
    the fire that burned
    now ashes, lesson learned

    love and loss
    such a cost
    hearts torn apart
    never fully lost

    tears falling like rain
    drowning in pain
    the love we once knew
    gone but forever true

    love and loss
    such a cost
    hearts torn apart
    never fully lost


  • Dead End Street – lyrics

    I’m walking down this empty road
    A faded line, where dreams corrode
    All the street lights have burned out
    In this town where hope’s in doubt

    It feels like I’ve been here for so long
    Stuck in a place where I don’t belong
    But I’ll keep pushing through the night
    I’ll find a way to make it right

    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street
    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street

    The shadows whisper tales of despair
    Broken dreams and hearts laid bare
    But I won’t let this street define
    The path I walk, the things I’ll find

    Feels like I’ve hit a dead-end sign,
    But I won’t let my spirit decline,
    Through the echoes of the city’s beat,
    I’ll rise again, won’t face defeat.

    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street
    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street

    In the whispers of the midnight air,
    I’ll face my fears, I won’t despair,
    On this road where hopes retreat,
    I’ll carve a path, won’t face defeat.

    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street
    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street

    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street
    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street


  • Shades of Grey – lyrics

    In a world of black and white,
    Everything, from dark to light,
    Every shade and every hue,
    In your love, I found what’s true.

    Shades of grey, in love we sway,
    Lost in your eyes, come what may,
    In this world of ours please stay
    Shades of grey, never fade away.

    Through the storms and sunny days,
    In your arms, I’ll always stay,
    Life’s a canvas, we’ll paint it bright,
    Our love’s colours will ignite.

    Shades of grey, in love we sway,
    Lost in your eyes, come what may,
    In this world of ours please stay
    Shades of grey, never fade away.

    Reds and blues, in love’s embrace,
    With every shade, our hearts keep pace,
    Through the darkness, into the day,
    In your love, all fear will fade away.

    In this world of black and white,
    You and I, we’ll shine so bright,
    Hand in hand, we’ll find our way,
    In the shades of grey, we’ll always stay. 

    Shades of grey, in love we sway,
    Lost in your eyes, come what may,
    In this world of ours please stay
    Shades of grey, never fade away.

    Shades of grey, in love we sway,
    Lost in your eyes, come what may,
    In this world of ours please stay
    Shades of grey, never fade away.


  • I am who I am – lyrics

    I like what I like
    I want what I want
    I want what I want
    I like what I like

    I need what I need
    I have what I have
    I have what I have
    I need what I need

    I was who I was
    I am who I am
    I am who I am
    I was who I was

    I am who I am
    I was who I was
    I was who I was
    I am who I am


  • Music

    A selection of songs and instrumentals by Andrew Charman-Williams or as Spiral Net. Spiral Net produces mainly electronic music either instrumental or with virtual or computer generated vocals while songs and instrumentals using my voice and/or real instruments are normally under my name..

    As well as many of them (except for cover songs) being available here, music videos of Andrew Charman-Williams are available at https://www.youtube.com/@andrewcharman-williams and https://www.youtube.com/@spiralnet for Spiral Net or a selection including Andrew Charman-Williams and Spiral Net on Facebook.

    Audio is available at https://andrewcharman-williams.bandcamp.com and  https://spiral-net.bandcamp.com/ for Spiral Net. A smaller range is available on SoundCloud under each artist’s name.

    The full selection will appear below but to narrow the selection down the following categories can be used though at the moment there is a lot of doubling up so the same content may show in multiple places..

    Songs either by Andrew Charman-Williams or Spiral Net
    Instrumentals either by Andrew Charman-Williams or Spiral Net
    Spiral Net music
    Lyrics which includes most of the songs from above as well as lyrics where no recordings have been provided or that are unused


  • I am who I am

    I am who I am is an electronic rock song featuring Natalie and Hayden from Synthesizer V on vocals. It was written by Andrew Charman-Williams and produced by Spiral Net.

    Lyrics

    I like what I like
    I want what I want
    I want what I want
    I like what I like

    I need what I need
    I have what I have
    I have what I have
    I need what I need

    I was who I was
    I am who I am
    I am who I am
    I was who I was

    I am who I am
    I was who I was
    I was who I was
    I am who I am


  • Shades of Grey

    Shades of Grey by Andrew Charman-Williams is a ballad with acoustic guitar and a string arrangement.

    Lyrics

    In a world of black and white,
    Everything, from dark to light,
    Every shade and every hue,
    In your love, I found what’s true.

    Shades of grey, in love we sway,
    Lost in your eyes, come what may,
    In this world of ours please stay
    Shades of grey, never fade away.

    Through the storms and sunny days,
    In your arms, I’ll always stay,
    Life’s a canvas, we’ll paint it bright,
    Our love’s colours will ignite.

    Shades of grey, in love we sway,
    Lost in your eyes, come what may,
    In this world of ours please stay
    Shades of grey, never fade away.

    Reds and blues, in love’s embrace,
    With every shade, our hearts keep pace,
    Through the darkness, into the day,
    In your love, all fear will fade away.

    In this world of black and white,
    You and I, we’ll shine so bright,
    Hand in hand, we’ll find our way,
    In the shades of grey, we’ll always stay. 

    Shades of grey, in love we sway,
    Lost in your eyes, come what may,
    In this world of ours please stay
    Shades of grey, never fade away.

    Shades of grey, in love we sway,
    Lost in your eyes, come what may,
    In this world of ours please stay
    Shades of grey, never fade away.


  • Dead End Street

    Dead End Street is a reasonably uptempo soft rock song by Andrew Charman-Williams.

    Lyrics

    I’m walking down this empty road
    A faded line, where dreams corrode
    All the street lights have burned out
    In this town where hope’s in doubt

    It feels like I’ve been here for so long
    Stuck in a place where I don’t belong
    But I’ll keep pushing through the night
    I’ll find a way to make it right

    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street
    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street

    The shadows whisper tales of despair
    Broken dreams and hearts laid bare
    But I won’t let this street define
    The path I walk, the things I’ll find

    Feels like I’ve hit a dead-end sign,
    But I won’t let my spirit decline,
    Through the echoes of the city’s beat,
    I’ll rise again, won’t face defeat.

    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street
    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street

    In the whispers of the midnight air,
    I’ll face my fears, I won’t despair,
    On this road where hopes retreat,
    I’ll carve a path, won’t face defeat.

    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street
    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street

    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street
    I’m on a dead-end street, a dead-end street
    Get me off this dead-end street


  • Love and Loss

    Love and Loss is a song written by Andrew Charman-Williams and produced by Spiral Net and features Hayden & Natalie from Synthesizer V on vocals.

    Unlike most of my songs Love and Loss has two different versions with one as Spiral Net and the other as Andrew Charman-Williams. Here is the Andrew Charman-Williams version which predominantly uses real instruments and vocals rather than virtual or electronic.

    Lyrics

    I search for your face
    memories of you time cannot erase
    your laughter, touch, smile
    gone but with me all the while

    love and loss
    such a cost
    hearts torn apart
    never fully lost

    whispers call out your name
    never the same
    the fire that burned
    now ashes, lesson learned

    love and loss
    such a cost
    hearts torn apart
    never fully lost

    tears falling like rain
    drowning in pain
    the love we once knew
    gone but forever true

    love and loss
    such a cost
    hearts torn apart
    never fully lost


  • The Candle

    The Candle by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams) and featuring vocals by Hayden & Solaria of Synthesizer V. This is an older poem (Waxen Form) that was set to music and was used to introduce myself to the use of Synthesizer V vocals.

    Lyrics

    the wick runs short the 
    candle fades
    then flickers
    and goes out

    how many people
    has she warmed
    how many
    shared her light

    though with the wind
    and with the rain
    her flame
    nearly died

    she overcame
    everything
    until finally
    there is no more

    now she has
    no use no 
    beauty she 
    lies still cold

    darkness surrounds her

    is this the 
    end or the 
    beginning
    of something new


  • Flow My Tears

    by John Dowland

    A modern interpretation of Flow My Tears by John Dowland from “The Second Booke of Songs or Ayres” from 1600. Arranged by Andrew Charman-Williams and produced by Spiral Net featuring vocals from Hayden & Natalie of Synthesizer V.


  • The Merry Conclusion | Camberwell

    This instrumental by Spiral Net is based on a couple of 3/2 tunes from Dancing Master volume 2 from around 1710-1718 called The Merry Conclusion (or The Assembly) and Camberwell. These are not treated in a traditional manner but as melodies for electronic music.


  • Almost Spring

    Almost Spring is an acoustic instrumental for mandolin and Irish bouzouki by Andrew Charman-Williams.


  • Floating Downstream

    Floating Downstream is a partly acoustic, laid back instrumental by Andrew Charman-Williams.


  • With Arms Wide Open

    With Arms Wide Open by Andrew Charman-Williams is a fairly laid back soft rock/pop song.

    Lyrics

    In the dark and lonely night
    I find myself searching for a light
    And though my heart is heavy with regret 
    I know that I’ll rise above it yet 

    I will run to you
    With arms wide open 
    And I will chase the blues 
    Until my heart is broken 

    I’ve been wandering through the storm 
    With nothing but a broken heart
    But I’ll keep on moving forward
    Till I find a brand new start 

    I will run to you
    With arms wide open 
    And I will chase the blues 
    Until my heart is broken 

    And I’ll keep on climbing 
    Higher and higher
    Till I reach the top
    And see my heart’s desire 

    I will run to you
    With arms wide open 
    And I will chase the blues 
    Until my heart is broken 

    I will run to you
    With arms wide open 
    And I will chase the blues 
    Until my heart is broken 

    And when the night is over
    And the storm has passed
    I’ll look up to the heavens
    And know that I’ve found my way at last. 


  • On the Drive Home

    On the Drive Home is a song by Andrew Charman-Williams. It is a reasonably uptempo rock/pop song with a slight country rock feel.

    Lyrics

    I’m leaving work, the sun is setting low
    Traffic’s heavy, but my mind is free to roam
    I turn the music up, and let my thoughts take flight 
    On the drive home, everything feels just right

    I’m leaving the city, leaving the stress behind 
    On the drive home, I finally feel alive 

    On the drive home, everything feels right 
    All my worries, they fade into the night
    On the drive home, I finally feel free 
    To be myself, to just be me 

    I’m driving past the fields and the old farm land 
    The sky is orange and the clouds are shifting sand 
    I take a deep breath, and let my senses take in
    On the drive home, it’s like a new beginning 

    I’m leaving the city, leaving the stress behind 
    On the drive home, I finally feel alive 

    On the drive home, everything feels right 
    All my worries, they fade into the night 
    On the drive home, I finally feel free 
    To be myself, to just be me 

    I’m heading home, to where my heart belongs 
    I’m leaving behind the chaos and the throngs 
    On the drive home, I’m at peace 
    With the world, with myself, I am released 

    I’m almost home, I can see the lights
    I’m almost home, I can feel the love inside 
    I pull in the driveway, and turn off the car 
    On the drive home, I’ve traveled so far

    I’m leaving the city, leaving the stress behind 
    On the drive home, I finally feel alive 

    On the drive home, everything feels right 
    All my worries, they fade into the night
    On the drive home, I finally feel free 
    To be myself, to just be me 

    On the drive home, everything feels right 
    All my worries, they fade into the night 
    On the drive home, I finally feel free 
    To be myself, to just be me 

    On the drive home, I’ve come to know 
    All that I’ve been, and all that I’ll grow 
    On the drive home, I finally see 
    All that I am, and all that I’ll be. 
    On the drive home


  • Mirror Mirror

    Mirror Mirror is a laid back, predominantly acoustic song with folk, rock and pop influences by Andrew Charman-Williams.

    Lyrics

    In the mirror’s gentle gaze I stand, 
    Reflecting thoughts, a shifting land. 
    Eyes that hold both joy and pain, 
    A canvas where emotions reign.

    Oh, mirror, mirror, on the wall, 
    You hold my truth, you see it all. 
    With flaws and strengths still standing tall 
    mirror mirror don’t let me fall

    Each line etched by fleeting years, 
    Stories told, whispers of tears.
    Smiles that dance like morning light, 
    And furrowed brows in silent night.

    Oh, mirror, mirror, on the wall, 
    You hold my truth, you see it all. 
    With flaws and strengths still standing tall 
    mirror mirror don’t let me fall

    Oh, mirror, show me who I’ve been, 
    The battles fought, the growth within. 
    Every scar every rise and fall 
    reflect my spirit standing tall 

    Oh, mirror, mirror, on the wall, 
    You hold my truth, you see it all. 
    With flaws and strengths still standing tall 
    mirror mirror don’t let me fall

    In the morning’s gentle light 
    in the shadows of the night
    reflect the beauty the pain I bear 
    in your glass it’s all laid bare

    Oh, mirror, mirror, on the wall, 
    You hold my truth, you see it all. 
    With flaws and strengths still standing tall 
    mirror mirror don’t let me fall


  • Found My Peace

    Found my Peace is a laid-back song by Andrew Charman-Williams

    Lyrics

    Sitting on my porch, watching the world go by 
    Feeling the sun on my skin, the wind in my eye 
    Peace and contentment is all that I need

    No worries, no stress, just pure serenity 

    Cause I’ve found my peace, in the simple things 
    In the quiet moments, my heart sings

    No need for fame or fortune or greed

    Just the beauty of life, that’s all I need

    The sound of the birds, the rustle of leaves 
    Nature’s symphony, it brings me to my knees 
    In this peaceful place, I’m free to be me

    No mask, no pretense, just authenticity 

    Cause I’ve found my peace, in the simple things 
    In the quiet moments, my heart sings

    No need for fame or fortune or greed

    Just the beauty of life, that’s all I need

    I’m just letting go of what I can’t control

    Just seeking peace and healing my soul

    Cause I’ve found my peace, in the simple things 
    In the quiet moments, my heart sings

    No need for fame or fortune or greed
    Just the beauty of life, that’s all I need 

    Sitting on my porch, watching the world go by 
    Feeling the sun on my skin, the wind in my eye 
    Peace and contentment is all that I need

    No worries, no stress, just pure serenity. 


  • Eternal Aching

    Eternal Aching is a slow to medium tempo rock song by Andrew Charman-Williams

    Lyrics

    In the darkness of the night 
    I hear your voice so clear 
    Calling out my name
    But you’re not here 

    Oh, how I long for you
    My love, my heart is breaking 
    I’m lost without you
    In this eternal aching 

    I see you in my dreams
    But when I wake, you’re gone 
    I’m holding on to nothing
    But the memory of you 

    Oh, how I long for you
    My love, my heart is breaking 
    I’m lost without you
    In this eternal aching 

    I’ll wait for you forever
    In this lonely place
    I’ll keep your love inside me 
    Until we meet again

    Oh, how I long for you
    My love, my heart is breaking
    I’m lost without you
    In this eternal aching 

    Oh, how I long for you
    My love, my heart is breaking
    I’m lost without you
    In this eternal aching 

    In the darkness of the night 
    I’ll hear your voice so clear
    Calling out my name
    But you’re not here
    You’re not here
    You’re not here
    You’re not here


  • Hamlel

    Hamlel is a partly acoustic instrumental for Irish bouzouki and accordion by Andrew Charman-Williams.

    Even though this is the version with revised audio there are still some audio issues so I will think about re-recording it at some point.


  • Sadness – lyrics

    Lyrics for Sadness by Andrew Charman-Williams that are currently unused. They may or may not form the basis to a song at some point.

    Lyrics

    (Verse 1)
    In shadows cast by tear-stained skies,
    A tender soul in sorrow lies.
    Where heavy hearts bear silent pain,
    And whispered woes like falling rain.

    (Pre-Chorus)
    Yet in this somber, muted hue,
    A glimmer lingers, faint but true.
    For tears, a cleansing, healing stream,
    To wash away the pain, it seems.

    (Chorus)
    Oh, in sadness, we find strength,
    Through every trial’s breadth and length.
    With every tear, a chance to grow,
    To rise above the darkest woe.

    (Verse 2)
    In depths of darkness, sadness weaves,
    A web of sorrow that never leaves.
    Through valleys low, it gently creeps,
    And in our hearts, its presence seeps.

    (Pre-Chorus)
    Yet in this somber, muted hue,
    A glimmer lingers, faint but true.
    For tears, a cleansing, healing stream,
    To wash away the pain, it seems.

    (Chorus)
    Oh, in sadness, we find strength,
    Through every trial’s breadth and length.
    With every tear, a chance to grow,
    To rise above the darkest woe.

    (Bridge)
    And when the night seems long and cold,
    And happiness feels far too old,
    Remember, dear, through joy and strife,
    In every tear, there’s hope and life.

    (Chorus)
    Oh, in sadness, we find strength,
    Through every trial’s breadth and length.
    With every tear, a chance to grow,
    To rise above the darkest woe.

    (Outro)
    So let the tears fall gently now,
    For they’ll not drown us anyhow.
    For through this pain, we’ll find our way,
    To brighter skies, a brand new day. 


  • What if You’re Wrong – lyrics

    Lyrics for What if you’re wrong by Andrew Charman-Williams that are currently unused. They may or may not form the basis of a song at some point.

    Lyrics

    (Verse 1)
    In the quiet of the night, with stars up in the sky,
    I’m pondering the mysteries, the questions in my mind,
    What if the path I’ve taken, isn’t leading me back home?
    What if the truth I’ve known is just a tale I’ve always known?

    (Chorus)
    Oh, what if you’re wrong and I am right?
    What if we’re both lost in this moonlit light?
    We chase our dreams, like birds in flight,
    But what if you’re wrong, and I am right?

    (Verse 2)
    Through fields of wildflowers, we danced without a care,
    Your laughter was a melody that hung upon the air,
    But the shadows of uncertainty now cloud my restless heart,
    What if the love we built on dreams is bound to fall apart?

    (Chorus)
    Oh, what if you’re wrong and I am right?
    What if we’re both lost in this moonlit light?
    We chase our dreams, like birds in flight,
    But what if you’re wrong, and I am right?

    (Bridge)
    Can we find common ground, where our souls align?
    Or are we destined to forever question, to forever wonder why?

    (Verse 3)
    The wind carries our whispers as we speak of what’s to come,
    We’re drifting on the ocean, unsure of what we’ve become,
    But in this tangled mess of doubts, we find our hearts entwined,
    A glimmer of hope amidst the fear, a chance to heal, to realign.

    (Chorus)
    Oh, what if you’re wrong and I am right?
    What if we’re both lost in this moonlit light?
    We chase our dreams, like birds in flight,
    But what if you’re wrong, and I am right?

    (Outro)
    In the embrace of the night, we’ll find our way,
    Hand in hand, we’ll face the dawn of a brand new day,
    For in the end, it’s not about who’s right or who’s wrong,
    But the love we share that keeps us strong.


  • Lazy Sunday Arvo

    Lazy Sunday Arvo is a mainly acoustic instrumental by Andrew Charman-Williams.


  • Limits in the Key of 50Hz

    (Industrial Decay)

    Limits in the Key of 50 Hz (Industrial Decay) by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams) is a piece composed with certain guidelines in place. It takes influences from ambient, downtempo, minimalism and other styles and has elements of an industrial feel to it. It is not in standard western equal temperament tuning but in a scale based on 50 Hz which is between G and Ab and is the frequency of electricity in Australia.

    It was created from one single, fairly short sound sample with the additional limitations of the sample only being able to be modified by stretching, shrinking, reversing or trimming the sample and by the use of EQ. The sounds are tuned to a harmonic series based on a 50Hz fundamental with all harmonic series notes up to 1600 Hz. Following on from those limits means no synthesizer or other sound source was used with it just being direct manipulation of the sound sample.


  • Locria and Beyond

    Locria and Beyond by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams) explores the locrian mode before moving to the super locrian and then ultra locrian before settling again in locrian. Partly minimalist in nature this instrumental piece attempts to explore the unsettled and unsettling nature of locrian.


  • Lament III

    Lament III by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams) is the third in a series based on the lament bass. It is somewhere between ambient and downtempo with a slightly disturbing undertone.


  • Waves Upon Waves

    Waves Upon Waves by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams) is a downtempo/ambient electronic instrumental.


  • Lament I

    Lament I by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams) is the first in a series inspired by but not restricted to the lament bass. It is an electronic ambient instrumental.


  • Lament II

    Lament II by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams) is the second in a series of pieces inspired by but not limited to the lament bass. Lament II is an ambient/downtempo electronic instrumental piece.


  • Peaceful Morning Disturbed

    Peaceful Morning Disturbed by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams is a downtempo/ambient instrumental. A peaceful morning in a rural setting disturbed by the gunshots of the nearby farmers.


  • Ten Pentas

    Ten Pentas by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams) is an exploration of ten different pentatonic scales that can be created using certain rules (2 x minor 3rd, 3 x major 2nd). It uses some techniques of serialism, math & aleatoric approaches to create an ambient piece.


  • Remember

    Remember by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams) is an electronic piece with computer generated vocals.


  • Fragile

    Fragile is a song by Andrew Charman-Williams.

    Lyrics

     I’ve been through so much pain before
    And now you come to give me even more
    Oh yeah I can see it in your eyes
    Don’t say a thing don’t tell me any lies

    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Handle me with care
    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Show me that you care

    I’d always hoped that we would never part
    But now you’re here to stab me in my heart
    Are you so sure that there can be no way
    For us to be as one for love to always stay

    I’d try to smile but the pain gets in the way
    I can’t help but it hurts so much today

    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Handle me with care
    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Show me that you care

    I know that there will be more pain and sorrow
    But for me there will be a tomorrow
    I have taken oh so many knocks
    Maybe you should stamp upon my box

    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Handle me with care
    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Show me that you care
    Please don’t hurt me I’m fragile
    Handle me with care
    Fragile


  • Going Home

    Going Home is an electronic instrumental piece by Spiral Net (written by Andrew Charman-Williams that is ambient/downtempo in style.