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The Salt and the Ice

Ward C Locke

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"The Salt and the Ice" is a haunting folk track peering into a freezing apartment and a weary relationship. It explores the cost of staying still when the world demands a fight, highlighting the small, selfless acts that get us through the night.
storytelling gritty lou reed indie folk winter intimate melancholic acoustic ballad resilient social realism lofi slowcore bonedry production southern gothic shadows bleak winter
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I don't confine myself to a single genre. My muse draws from every direction, and I follow where it leads using various AI technologies.
Hello, and thank you for listening. I don't really have a single genre that I aspire to create. It's mainly just what I'm feeling in the moment. My muse draws inspiration from every direction. My musical voyage takes me on journeys both internal and external, journeys whose results I can't always predict. For me, it's truly the journey that matters, not the destination. I let my creativity flow freely, allowing it to guide me where it will. I don't constrain myself to a particular style or genre; instead, I embrace the boundless possibilities of musical expression. Each new piece is an adventure, an opportunity to explore uncharted sonic territory. My aim is not to adhere to any preconceived notions of what my music "should" sound like. Rather, I strive to authentically channel the emotions, ideas, and perspectives that well up within me at any given time. The end result may defy easy categorization, but that's part of the beauty. I'm not beholden to any expectations other than my own artistic vision. So in short, I let my muse be my guide. I follow where it leads, embracing the unpredictable journey of musical creation (via various AI technologies). I hope you'll join me on these voyages, as I never know quite where they might take us. Cheers!
Song Info
Genre
Beats Beats General
Charts
#18 in subgenre Peak #11
Charts
Peak #44
Author
Ward C Locke
Rights
Ward C Locke
Uploaded
January 30, 2026
Track Files
MP3
MP3 9.1 MB 320 kbps 3:58 minutes
Lossless
WAV 29.1 MB (no audio tag)
Meta Data
Samples
No samples, loops, or splices
BPM
68
Beat
4/4
Key
C maj
Vocals
Male
Character
Energy
relaxed, cool
high-energy
Danceable
coffee-place
dancefloor
Positivity
dark, sad, angry
happy
Appeal
unique
radio-friendly
Story behind the song
The song explores the theme of survival and shared hardship in a cold, decaying setting: The Setting: The imagery of a clicking radiator that provides no heat, a landlord who hasn't fixed the heat since November, and blankets piled on one side of the bed sets a scene of winter poverty and resilience. The Metaphor: The central metaphor"We're just the salt they throw down / To melt the ice so someone else can drive"suggests a feeling of being used or being the invisible support that clears the way for others at one's own expense. The Relationship: It portrays a protective bond, where the narrator watches over a partner who is "still swinging" in their sleep at unseen battles, offering the comfort of "I'm here" and "we made it through". Lyrics and concept by Ward C Locke. Music produced with Suno AI.
Lyrics
The radiator clicks but nothing comes I'm counting how much heat we have left You sleep with your hands balled up Still swinging at something I can't see We're just the salt they throw down To melt the ice so someone else can drive The hardest part is staying still When your body thinks the fight's not over The landlord said he'd fix it Thursday That was November, this is January I put the blankets on your side You need them more than me Let it come. Whatever you're fighting. I'm here. Keep your eyes closed. Morning doesn't fix anything. But we made it through.
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