Popcorn

[Intro – bright synth pops, playful rhythm]
(pop… pop…)
(can’t stop…)
Here we go—
(Where… I dunno…)

[Verse 1 – bouncy, upbeat groove]
Started as a spark in a quiet little place
Just a tiny moment waiting for the race
Then the heat came rising, couldn’t sit still
Something in the air said, “this is real”
Every second building, pressure in a smile
Little bit of magic stretching out a while
Then it hits all at once—can’t rehearse
That sudden kind of living when you burst

[Pre-Chorus – rising excitement]
Feel it climbing, feel it grow
You don’t even need to know
When it’s coming—just hold on tight
It’s about to take flight
(Into the light, light, light)

[Chorus – energetic, playful]
My kernel burst
(Got too hot)
Quench my thirst
(What you got)
Feel the spark
(Light the spot)
From the dark
(Watch it pop!)
My kernel burst
(Can’t be stopped)
Life’s a flame
(Turn up the game)

[Verse 2 – fuller instrumentation, joyful energy]
Dancing in the moment like it’s all brand new
Every pop a reminder of what life can do
From the smallest seed to a sky of sound
Every little joy just keeps going ‘round
No need for perfect, no need for plan
Just feel the rhythm moving through your hands
Every crackle singing, every pop alive
It’s the sound of being here to thrive

[Pre-Chorus – layered vocals]
Feel it rising, let it go
Every spark begins to glow
No controlling where it lands
Just explode into the dance
(While we’ve got the chance)

[Chorus – bigger, crowd energy]
My kernel burst
(Got too hot)
Quench my thirst
(What you got)
Feel the spark
(Light the spot)
From the dark
(Watch it pop!)
My kernel burst
(Can’t be stopped)
Life’s alive
(Turn it up!)

[Bridge – dreamy, then builds]
Watching popcorn
(Being born)
Every moment
(Reborn)
Little flashes
(Of surprise)
Tiny stars
(Before your eyes)

[beat builds, popping sounds layer in]

[Breakdown – rhythmic, chant-like]
Pop—
(can’t stop)
Pop—
(turn it up)
Every burst a little piece
Of the joy you get to keep

[Final Chorus – anthemic, celebratory]
My kernel burst
(Got too hot)
Quench my thirst
(What you got)
Feel the spark
(Light the spot)
From the dark
(Watch it pop!)
My kernel burst
(Nonstop!)
Life’s a gift
(Give it all you got!)

[Outro – playful fade, popping sounds]
(pop… pop…)
(can’t stop…)
(pop… pop…)
Love this life…
(Love is rife)

From the album Popped