DescriptionHi, I’m Riley, a songwriter obsessed with turning real emotion into unforgettable music. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been scribbling down lyrics and capturing moments of honesty in song. Songwriting is my way of making sense of the world—every heartbreak, every spark of hope, and every late-night thought finds its place in my music. I specialize in writing songs that are raw, vulnerable, and catchy—tracks that dig beneath the surface and leave a mark. Whether it’s pop hooks with a confessional edge or stripped-back ballads that lay it all bare, I believe music should move both the singer and the listener. I’m excited to connect with singers who want to bring their own voice to my stories. If you’re searching for songs that are real, emotional, and ready to be heard, I can’t wait to collaborate and see what we can create together.

Lyrics

Genres: Pop

Blue Christmas (Original Song) by Riley Shoquist

(Verse 1)
Snow is fallin’ outside my window
Lights are shining, but my heart is cold
Every carol whispers what I can’t say
There’s a love that I must hide away

(Pre-Chorus)
All the tinsel and the mistletoe
Can’t make you mine, can’t let it show
You’re a secret I keep in the winter night
Wishing for you by the firelight

(Verse 2)
Midnight walks beneath the icy sky
I see your shadow, but you pass me by
Every wish I make on Christmas Eve
Is for a love the world won’t let me keep

(Bridge)
I hear the bells, but they’re ringing out of tune
Silent nights, but my heart still calls for you
Underneath the tree, there’s nothing wrapped for me
Except the memory of what can never be

(Chorus)
I’ll have a blue, blue Christmas
Longing for a dream that can’t come true
While everyone is laughing, I just miss us
'Cause I’ll never know what Christmas is like with you

(Outro)
So I’ll keep this feeling deep inside
Another year, another tear I hide
Wishing you a world of red and green
But mine will always be blue this Christmas