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Cheatcode

Every great adventure begins with one simple decision:

Press Start.

After taking listeners through heartbreak, healing, acceptance, and hope across the Game Over album, I wanted the final chapter to feel different.

I wanted it to feel like a new beginning.

I wrote "Cheatcode" as a playful celebration of optimism, inspired by the classic adventure games many of us grew up playing. From jumping over obstacles to rescuing the princess, every challenge became a metaphor for pursuing the people and dreams that matter most.

But beneath the nostalgic gaming references is a message that connects to the entire album:

There isn't a real cheat code for lasting love.

You can't skip the difficult conversations.

You can't unlock trust overnight.

You can't speed-run commitment.

The only "cheat code" is showing up, staying honest, choosing each other, and refusing to quit when life becomes difficult.

That's why this bonus track arrives after the emotional ending of Burden. It reminds us that although one story may have ended, another adventure is always waiting to begin.

The album may be called Game Over...

But life always gives us another chance to press Start.

If you grew up playing classic video games...

This one's for you.

cheatcode

Key of Bb; 100

[Intro]

Yo, it's Mario in the game, life's a console,

Jumpin' high, duckin' low, in control.

[Break]

[Verse 1]

In this pixelated world, I'm on a quest,

To save my Princess, put my skills to the test.

Dodgin' Goombas, Koopas, and the rest,

Lookin' for the cheatcode, to be the best.

[Break]

[Verse 2]

Through the Mushroom Kingdom, I make my way,

For my princess, I'd go any day.

Bowser's got nothin' on this plumber's might,

With the cheatcode, I'll win the fight.

[Break]

[Verse 3]

I'm the man in red, call me Mario,

Jumpin' through life, on the go.

Chasin' down love, in this digital spree,

Princess, my Peach, waitin' for me.

[Verse 4]

Through pipes and castles, I'll race,

For a chance to see, Princess's face.

Bowser's no match, for this plumber's feat,

With the cheatcode, I won't accept defeat.

[Pre-Chorus]

Cheatcode, cheatcode, where you at?

Need to save my Peach, gotta dodge that trap.

Cheatcode, cheatcode, give me power,

To leap the highest tower, in the final hour.

[Chorus]

Cheatcode, in my heart, you're the key,

To unlock the castle, set Princess free.

Cheatcode, in my soul, you're the spark,

Lightin' up the path, when it gets dark.

Cheatcode, you're the beat, in my heart's song,

With you, Princess's love, can't go wrong.

Cheatcode, you're the jump, in my step,

With you, every challenge, we'll adept.

[Post-Chorus]

Cheatcode, cheatcode, you're my ace,

With you, Princess, I'll win the race.

Cheatcode, cheatcode, you're my fate,

In this game of love, you're my checkmate.

[Pre-Chorus]

Cheatcode, cheatcode, show me the sign,

To beat the game, cross that finish line.

Cheatcode, cheatcode, grant me speed,

To outrun the danger, fulfill the deed.

[Chorus]

Cheatcode, with you, there's no game over,

We'll keep on dancin', in fields of clover.

Cheatcode, together, we'll rewrite the story,

Turn the watching party, into our victory.

Cheatcode, you're the beat, in my heart's song,

With you, Princess's love, can't go wrong.

Cheatcode, you're the jump, in my step,

With you, every challenge, we'll adept.

[Post-Chorus]

Cheatcode, cheatcode, you're my ace,

With you, Princess, I'll win the race.

Cheatcode, cheatcode, you're my fate,

In this game of love, you're my checkmate.

[Bridge-Rap]

It's not about the coins, or the fame,

It's about the journey, the love, the game.

With the cheatcode, I'll break the code,

In this digital love ode, I'll carry the load.

No game over, no final screen,

With Princess, it's like a dream.

Cheatcode, you're the key, to our fate,

With you, love's door, will open the gate.

[Outro]

So here's to the cheatcode, the secret untold,

With Princess, my Peach, our story will unfold.

'Cause in this game of life, love's the ultimate mode,

Together, we'll travel, on this endless road.

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