Heritage
The title track that defines the brand. It’s about the lifeblood of the town and the liquid gold that runs through the history of the family.
A tribute to the generational work ethic. It honors the lineage of those who worked the rigs and the standard they set for those who followed.
A true story about my great grandfather—a legendary runner whose passion, grit, and integrity carried him through adversity and into local legend.
A true story of my grandmother, a miscalculation in the chicken pen, and a secret kept for sixty years. A lighthearted look at a formidable woman.
Satire & Humor
A satirical look at our addiction to clickbait, outrage, and the algorithms that profit from our attention.
A satirical look at self-absorption in a world where everything somehow becomes about "me."
A playful satire of mindless comments, exaggerated reactions, and the lessons they leave behind.
A lighthearted tribute to an old friend whose best days—and best elasticity—are behind him. (A favorite of my 6-year-old granddaughter.)
Convictions
A hard-earned conviction about freedom, sacrifice, and the fragile stewardship of a nation.
A lyrical exploration of the tension between liberty and socialism through an everyday metaphor.
Reflections
A look at what lies beneath the exterior of a working man. It bridges the gap between the physical labor on the surface and the internal life of the songwriter.
A real-life story of a lifetime spent wrestling with faith—why there is so much suffering and pain, and where that struggle finally lands.
A song about the high stakes of giving your all to something—or someone—and the vulnerability that comes with true commitment.
A tribute to the quiet, unshakable commitment that develops over many years of marriage—a love so deep that words often fail to capture its breadth.
A raw look at a lifetime spent "hiding in plain sight" and the struggle to find your own rhythm when you feel fundamentally disconnected from the world.
A southern rock reflection on love, loss, and the painful truths we often recognize too late.
Licensing Information:
All works in the Hydrocarbon Wine catalog are 100% owned and controlled by Martin Ray. As a one-stop catalog, both master and publishing rights are pre-cleared and available for immediate sync licensing.
All lyrics are 100% human-authored. Musical composition, production, and vocals are human-directed through iterative AI-assisted processes.PRO: BMI (Writer) | Publisher: Self-Published