Collecting Songs

Discover the Stories Behind the Music.

What does it take to turn a heartbreak, a chance meeting in a foreign city, or a simple "Look Da" into a song?

Collecting Songs is more than just a collection of lyrics and chords-it is a decade-long journey captured in ink and melody. Written by Be Roberts, this intimate anthology invites you into the "personal library" of a songwriter who began a decade ago with dark hair, fewer years on the clock, and a drive to make sense of the world through music (p. 4).
Inside this collection, you will find:

• Raw Songwriting: Over 40 original songs, ranging from the earliest experiments with basic chords to complex explorations of melody and form (pp. 9, 21).
• The "Thoughts Behind the Words": Each song is accompanied by the personal story that inspired it. From the "emerald-eyed" girl who wasn't meant to be, to the silent struggles of depression, and the pure joy of a holiday romance in Rome or Paris (pp. 7, 11, 23).
• A Guide for Aspiring Creators: Roberts shares the "staggeringly bad" moments alongside the successes, offering encouragement and honest reflections for anyone hoping to start writing their own music (p. 4).
• A Multimedia Experience: Every song includes a link to the original recording on YouTube, allowing you to hear the evolution of the sound as you read the lyrics (pp. 4, 6).