Real music.
Real life.
Real people.
Songs for people who’ve lived a little.
I R O N S H A R P M U S I C
Original Country, Americana, Southern rock, and Alternative rock songs
about faith, family, hard work, heartbreak, bourbon, and redemption.
Join The Foundry
Every Friday you'll receive:
🎵 A brand-new song before everyone else
✍️ The story behind the lyrics
🎁 Exclusive demos and unreleased songs
🎟️ Early access to merchandise and events
Every song starts with a story.
Iron Sharp Music is a growing catalog of original songs inspired by faith, family, redemption, hard work, loss, and the moments that shape who we become. Whether you're discovering a favorite or hearing one for the first time, welcome to the soundtrack of real life.
F E A T U R E D S O N G O F T H E M O N T H :
I W o u l d n ’ t E v e n B e M a d
T H E N E X T C A S T
H E A R T S I C K B A R A N D G R I L L
“One shot to remember, two shots to heal."
VIBE: Regret • Gritty • Reflective
TEMPO: Driving groove
LANE: Country-Southern Rock
STATUS: Writing Complete
THE STORY: A lonely backroads bar becomes a refuge for people carrying regret, heartbreak, bad decisions, and old wounds.
RELEASE: Spring 2026
S T I L L C H O O S E Y O U
“We built a life on faith and scars—two boys, a home, a couple of cars."
VIBE: Mature love song • Deep devotion
TEMPO: Slow to mid-tempo ballad
LANE: Contemporary Country Ballad
STATUS: Writing Complete
THE STORY: A husband honors a lifetime journey of commitment, looking past the fleeting youth of the honeymoon phase to choose his wife through every real-world storm and milestone.
RELEASE: Spring 2026
T H E B O U R B O N S A G E
“He don’t preach, but his words burn slow.”
VIBE: Gritty • Barroom storytelling
TEMPO: Slow to mid-tempo
LANE: Country-Southern Rock
STATUS: Writing Complete
THE STORY: A mysterious old man becomes the spiritual guide for a generation of lost men seeking redemption.
RELEASE: Spring 2026
T E A R S I N T H E S O I L
“Threads of silence, chains of fear, whispers echo no one hears.”
VIBE: Dark • Corrupted youthful innocence
TEMPO: Slow tempo
LANE: American, Folk, Alternative
STATUS: Writing Complete
THE STORY: A haunting exploration of trauma, stolen innocence, and hidden pain, where a private sanctuary becomes a prison of silence until a final, resilient spark promises future liberation.
RELEASE: Spring 2026
B R O K E N P R A Y E R S
“I promised things I couldn’t keep. Swore I was strong, but knew I was weak.”
VIBE: Honest • Redemptive • Raw vulnerability
TEMPO: Slow to mid-tempo
LANE: Contemporary Country
STATUS: Writing Complete
THE STORY: A man strips away the polished, religious expectations of faith to offer a raw, 3 a.m. confession of doubt, grit, and survival, hoping that mercy meets him exactly where he is.
RELEASE: Spring 2026
O N E M O R E L A S T C A L L
“Don’t need forever, just a little more, to open one last unopened door.”
VIBE: Raw • Regretful • Raw vulnerability
TEMPO: Slow burn tempo
LANE: Gritty Americana, Country, Blues
STATUS: Writing Complete
THE STORY: The song moves from reflection, to repentance, to redemption. It reminds us that the measure of a life isn't found in accomplishments, but in the people we loved, the wrongs we made right, and whether we answered God's call before our own last call came.
RELEASE: Spring 2026
T H E C A G E W I T H I N
“It lives in my skin but I let it in.”
VIBE: Dark side • Self-destruction • Obsession
TEMPO: Slow heavy tempo
LANE: Alternative
STATUS: Writing Complete
THE STORY: A dark exploration of the battle between self and the hidden force consuming them from inside. Through haunting imagery of hunger, whispers, and shadows, the song portrays addiction, temptation, sin, or the darker parts of the human spirit as a parasite that cannot be escaped because it lives within the very person trying to fight it. Ultimately, it is a confession of inner conflict: The realization that the greatest prison is not built around us, but carried inside us.
RELEASE: Spring 2026
A S S P A R K E D I N T H E G R A S S
“Yeah, I’m livin’ like a king on my backyard throne.”
VIBE: Backyard anthem • Contentment
TEMPO: Mid-tempo
LANE: Modern Country • Country Rock Party Anthem
STATUS: Writing Complete
THE STORY: This song started as a funny title, but became something more. It’s about rejecting the pressure to always chase bigger, better, or farther away. Instead, it’s a celebration of slowing down, grilling burgers, sharing stories, raising a glass, and realizing you’ve already got everything that matters.
RELEASE: Spring 2026
S H E ‘ S G O O D B Y E G O N E
“Yeah, there’s gone…And then there’s goodbye gone.”
VIBE: Heartbreaking • Reflective
TEMPO: Slow tempo
LANE: Modern Country • Ballad •
STATUS: Writing Complete
THE STORY: A heartfelt modern country ballad about the painful moment a man realizes his relationship isn’t just on pause—it’s over. Through vivid imagery and understated emotion, the song captures the difference between someone leaving for a while and leaving forever, culminating in the unforgettable hook: 'There's gone... and then there's goodbye gone.'"
RELEASE: Spring 2026
N O W Y O U S L E E P
“A worthy opponent—they wore you down. From your head, they stole your crown.”
VIBE: Dark • Haunting • Cinematic • Tragic
TEMPO: Slow to mid-tempo
LANE: Alternative Rock
STATUS: Writing Complete
THE STORY: An unflinching look at the devastating aftermath of a life surrendered to darkness. It tells the story of someone who slowly loses hope, ignores every warning, and ultimately pays the highest price. The song explores themes of spiritual warfare, despair, deception, and the lasting grief left behind, reminding listeners that evil rarely arrives all at once—it wins through small compromises over time.
RELEASE: Spring 2026
T H E F O U N D R Y
Our mission is to connect people through music, conversation, and community by reminding them they are not alone in life’s struggles and creating healthy outlets that strengthen people emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually.
Join The Foundry
Every Friday you'll receive:
🎵 A brand-new song before everyone else
✍️ The story behind the lyrics
🎁 Exclusive demos and unreleased songs
🎟️ Early access to merchandise and events
T H E C R A F T S M A N
Meet David E. Miller, Jr.
David E. Miller, Jr. (Dave) is a lyricist, songwriter, and founder of Iron Sharp Music Publishing. While building a successful career in the financial services industry, raising a family, and experiencing the joys and challenges that come with life's journey, Dave turned his lifelong passion for music and storytelling into a songwriting pursuit.
Drawing inspiration from faith, family, hard work, and everyday life, he crafts lyrics that are honest, relatable, and rooted in real experience. Through Iron Sharp Music, Dave is dedicated to developing songs that connect with listeners, serve artists, and reflect the enduring power of a great story set to music.
Based in Hebron, Kentucky, Dave continues to write and publish music that speaks to the heart, celebrates the human experience, and points toward the values that matter most.