James Osswald

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James Osswald
A confident woman enjoys a night out with a man she just met, knowing she's only...
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One Night and I'm Done

A woman rejects her best friend's boyfriend when he shows up at her door hoping...
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Friends Come First

Two stories reveal the discrimination faced by people in same-sex relationships....
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Condemned for Love


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A confident woman enjoys a night out with a man she just met, knowing she's only...
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One Night and I'm Done

A woman rejects her best friend's boyfriend when he shows up at her door hoping...
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Friends Come First

Two stories reveal the discrimination faced by people in same-sex relationships....
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Condemned for Love

A defiant man looks back on a lifetime of trouble, violence, and bad decisions w...
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Straight to Hell

A Viking settlement in need of timber sends ships across the sea to a distant fo...
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Chop Down Trees

A critical look at America's healthcare system, exposing rising medical costs, i...
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Health's a Business

A Viking metal song telling the story of a traditional Viking wedding, from the...
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Husband and Wife

A bold, confident woman meets a man at a bar and makes it clear what she wants i...
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Surrender Control

My Uploads

A confident woman enjoys a night out with a man she just met, knowing she's only...
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One Night and I'm Done

A woman rejects her best friend's boyfriend when he shows up at her door hoping...
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Friends Come First

Two stories reveal the discrimination faced by people in same-sex relationships....
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Condemned for Love

A defiant man looks back on a lifetime of trouble, violence, and bad decisions w...
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Straight to Hell

A Viking settlement in need of timber sends ships across the sea to a distant fo...
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Chop Down Trees

A critical look at America's healthcare system, exposing rising medical costs, i...
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Health's a Business


About Me

Bio

I specialize in narrative songwriting that tells stories listeners can see and follow. Some of my songs are complete, self-contained stories, while others are part of larger story arcs that unfold across multiple songs or entire concept albums.

My writing focuses on vivid scenes, believable dialogue, and character development rather than abstract or heavily symbolic lyrics. I aim to create songs that feel cinematic, allowing the listener to experience the story as it unfolds.

Whether writing a standalone song or a chapter in a larger narrative, my goal is always the same: tell compelling stories through lyrics that are clear, visual, and emotionally engaging

Pricing is flexible. I also have many songs that are not currently listed on Songbay. If you're interested in one of my songs or are looking for a particular style or concept, feel free to contact me to discuss pricing

I and am not currently purchasing lyrics, production, vocal, promotion, or video services.

CV/History

I am the songwriter behind the independent projects Chaos X2 and Kat Skratch, with a catalog of over 300 original songs released across major streaming platforms. My work includes narrative-driven rock and metal, as well as other styles, with a focus on strong storytelling, memorable characters, and visual lyrics

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