Neverending Sandbox

Author: Christopher DeCaro

  • Step by Step (Underworld)

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    [Intro]Step by step,Step,Step by step. [Verse]Boots on stone, ground cracked,Heat surrounds me, no way back.Ashes fall, the air is tight,Push ahead or lose the fight. [Pre-Chorus]Bridges built on trembling ground,Every step, a hollow sound.Through the dark, through the flame,No one here will know my pain. [Chorus]Step by step, through fire and ash,Step by step, heart…

  • Step by Step (Overworld)

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    [Verse]Footsteps press into the ground,Soft wind hums, a gentle sound.Trails unfold, my maps are blind,Every turn rewrites my mind. [Pre-Chorus]Mountains rise, rivers run,Underneath the golden sun.Every shadow, every phase,Guides the way inside this maze. [Chorus]Step by step, I move ahead (Step by step),Step by step, Past the fear, past what I said.Echoes call, but I…

  • Mulberry Gate (Underworld)

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    [Verse]Through the fire, through the haze,Steel in my grip, eyes ablaze.No sky above, no way back,Every step—under attack. [Pre-Chorus]Ground shakes, heat it roars,Ashes dance as thunder soars.Flames arise, the air is thin,Welcome now—let hell begin. [Chorus]No more light, no way through,Burning red, the air won’t move.Echoes call, but I don’t turn,Mulberry Gate—let it burn. [Bridge]Lava…

  • Mulberry Gate (Overworld)

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    [Verse]They stepped through the shimmer, violet light,Breath of warm air, another world hidden from sight.For us, grass beneath, sky stretching tall,Their echoes whisper—was that the call? [Pre-Chorus]Footsteps light, hearts unsure,Every plan laid, a past obscured.New horizon, will it hold?Swallow me whole in stories untold? [Chorus]Walking away (into the new),Leaving behind (who I once knew).Mulberry Gate…

  • Glamboo

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    [Verse 1]Started with a jungle, just some green and some trees,But I had a vision—gonna make it look chic!Stripped it, shaped it, stacked it real high,Now my base got style, and you know why! [Pre-Chorus]No plain planks, no stone-cold rooms,We’re bringing in the texture, adding that boom!Step inside, let the flex shine through,‘Cause when you…

  • Wreckage

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    (Verse 1)Sights set on ocean deep,Boards splintered, lost in sleep.Rust and ruin in the tide,Ghosts of sailors locked inside. (Pre-Chorus)Through the wreck, through the dark,Echoes whisper, “mind your heart.”Hold my breath, dive below,Treasure calls where sea winds blow. (Chorus)Shipwrecked, but never sinking,The Drowned coming to wreck me (wreck me),Plunder calls, clock is ticking,Where will this…

  • Golden Stacks

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    Yeah, yeah, I got stacks on stacks,Golden apples in my pack, no turning back.Crafted life, yeah, it’s all I need,When the mobs come huntin’, I’m built to succeed. Golden shine poppin’, hearts stay strong,Health on lock, I’ve been holding on.Through the Nether fire, through the darkest caves,It’s the golden touch that keeps me brave. Golden…

  • Dandelion Fountain

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    Location: X, Y, Z Located near the pavilion is the beautiful fountain. Stop, relax, and just enjoy. The fountain is visible from almost every pathway and adds a spark of joy to your visit.

  • Digging Down, Rising Up

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    [Verse 1]Creepers lurking, shadows grow,Got no armor, just a torch’s glow.Punching trees, breaking my hands,Carving through this dangerous land. Night falls fast, no time to stall,Build a dirt house, prevent a brawl.But I won’t hide, I’ll take the fight,Digging down, rising up tonight! [Chorus]Digging down (rising up),From the dirt, we’ve had enough!Stone to diamond, breaking…

  • Trading Pavilion

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    Location: X, Y, Z Welcome all to the Trading Pavilion! Trade with villagers and players alike. There is a grand feeling as you roam through the pavilion. Villagers are waiting to give you the best deals (or not). You can also trade with players at the small shops outside the pavilion.

  • Where Ancient Winds Blow

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    [Intro]Oh, the winds are calling…Can you hear them through the silence?Where the tides keep their secrets… [Verse 1]I walked through the water, the moonlight my guide,Searching for answers, for what’s been left behind.The waves keep on whispering, the truth buried low,I’m chasing the memory where ancient winds blow. [Pre-Chorus]Oh, every step I take, it feels…

  • Regal Bridge

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    Location: X, Y, Z I travel out of my way to cross this bridge. It is just a thing of beauty. Sometimes… it is the little builds that bring the most joy.

  • Echoes in the Sand

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    [Verse 1]I wandered where the oceans fade,Through ruins time had tried to erase.The whispers of a dream remain,A fragile hope beneath the haze. I sifted through the broken past,Searching for a spark that lasts.With every grain, I held my breath,A fleeting sign of life suppressed. [Pre-Chorus]And every shadow felt like you,A ghost I swore I…

  • King of the Tide

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    [Intro][Driving synth beat, waves crashing in rhythm]Oh-oh-oh-oh, the sea is mine tonight.Trident in my hand, I’m the king of the tide.Lightning cracks, and the waters collide,Bow to the ruler where the oceans reside! [Verse 1]I dive deep, diamonds in my veins,Born of the deep where the power reigns.Monuments rise in the shadow of the sea,But…

  • Guarded Gates

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    Location: XYZ After the Great Wall hit the ocean, I cleared out a massive area to build a small village. The first and only thing I did was build this gate to get through the wall. It was really my first experiment with texturing a build… and playing with new-to-me materials. The other side of…

  • Mix Tape: Volume Hope

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    Now on Spotify! Volume Hope track list:Grand AdventureSunflower SkiesThat ShimmerTo the TopWanderingWhat Will I FindWitherWorld Wide OpenBundles, BundlesDreams Roam WildEnd’s OceanGlow Berry GrooveIn Your EmptinessLushRedstone Dreams

  • Unknown Structure 001

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    Location: XYZ When you play on an old Realm, you stumble across builds like this… a good start to something. No one knows who built it; it has been here for a long time; and it deserves to be finished up… maybe by a new owner?

  • Sugar, Sugar

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    Sugar, what is it good for? I was trying to craft paper,And now I have this pile of sugar.What can I do? Sugar, sugar.What is it good for? (Not much.)Sugar, sugar. I guess I could bake a cake,But that is a lot of effort.Heard the cake was a lie anyway. Sugar, sugar.What is it good…

  • Jungle Hut

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    Location: XYZ My first time into the jungle biome, I built this hut to get me up and away from the evils of the night. As it often happens, I over-built and stayed too long, but it was a fun build that I only ever pass through on my way to other places in the…

  • Bajo el Prisma del Mar

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    Ahhh… Bajo el prisma del mar…La marea me lleva… no puedo escapar… Underneath the tide, where the light turns cold,Whispers guide me, stories untold.Walls of Prismarine, shadows play,Lost in the current, I drift away. Crystals glowing in the deep,A quiet secret the oceans keep.The further I go, the darker it seems,Caught in the pull of…

  • Lookout Tower

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    Location: XYZ I always intended to build more towers along our Great Wall… but somehow, I only built one. This might be the best tower to snipe from in the entire Realm.

  • Pumpkin Pie-a-lujah

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    [Verse 1]Out on the plains, I see the fields,Pumpkin patches with a golden yield.Sugar from the cane, eggs in hand,A recipe divine, you’ll understand! [Pre-Chorus]Oh, I’m stackin’ ‘em high, sweet love on my plate,Eight hunger points, I’m feelin’ so great! [Chorus]Hallelujah for the Pumpkin Pie,It lifts me up, gets me through the night!Oh oh oh,…

  • Snitch Blocks

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    [Intro](Yah, straight up)It’s the Deep Dark, uh, watch where you step, uh, (it’s lit)Snitch Blocks, they lurkin’, yeah, we playin’ chess, uh. [Chorus]Snitch Blocks in the shadows, they gon’ sell my soul (sell my soul).Warden creepin’ out the ground, I’m losin’ control (losin’ control).Darkness on me heavy, can’t see where to go (where to go).One…

  • Block by Heart Beat

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    (Verse 1)It started at spawn, just you and me,A wooden pickaxe and an oak tree.We built a shelter, small but warm,Through pixel nights, we braved the storms. (Pre-Chorus)Hand in hand, through infinite lands,Crafting dreams, with our hands.From the plains to the ocean blue,Every block I place, it’s placed for you. (Chorus)When we’re married in Minecraft,Married…

  • Too Expensive

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    Don’t be me. I gathered and merged books for the perfect armor… only to hit TOO EXPENSIVE on my final merge. Thank you to Dakota for sharing this tool to help find the best way… when I do it a second time. Visit Minecraft Enchantment Ordering Tool

  • Cave Game

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    Wanna play?Play Cave Game?Cave Game, Cave Game, Cave Game.Wanna play? Digging holes,Mining stone,Chopping trees.Playing Cave Game. Cave Game, Cave Game, Cave Game. Wanna play?Play a game with me?Play Cave Game?Wanna play? Dirt, stone, and planks.Planks, stone, and dirt. Cave Game, Cave Game, Cave Game.

  • River Base

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    Location: X, Y, Z Built when mud blocks launched. We created this little base on the edge of a river. Some fun details for the main entrance. There is also a back entrance to the riverside dock. We’re always fans of fishing to pass the time. Some of our first experiments in interior decoration. The…

  • Drain the Ocean

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    Here I go again.Trying to drain the ocean.When I’m not moving mountains. Bucket after bucket.Sponge after sponge.Draining the ocean. Chest after chest.Barrel after barrel.Taking a mountain down. I find myself again.Trying to count the stars.While I empty the desert of sand. Section by section.Furnace after furnace.Turning the desert to glass. I’d catch lightning in a…

  • Quest House

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    Location: X, Y, Z I beautiful build that has suffered a little fire damage from lightning. We use this location to post quests and requests. Anyone is welcome to post to the quest board. The backside has a small boathouse for water access. The skilled player an fly directly into the top floor where the…

  • Hay House

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    Location: X, Y, Z An early experiment in using some different materials to build structures. It was fun to add some unique texture to this build that starts our Great Wall. Texture grows out to the surrounding area to help pull it together. A safe place to stay before following the wall out to the…

  • Break Blocks Not Hearts

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    Verse 1Sun’s going down, it’s the perfect time,To build a home for you and mine.Crafted this world, block by block,Heart racing faster…Heart racing faster…Heart racing faster with every tick-tock.Tick.Tick.Tock. Pre-ChorusWe’ve got diamond armor, but love’s the shield,Fighting the dark with the strength we wield.Every torch I place, it’s a light for you, for you, for…

  • Paper Wings

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    [Intro: Trap]Yeah, yeah, uh, ayy!It’s all about that sugarcane life, let’s go!(Huh, yeah) Paper wings, we flyin’ high (Yeah, yeah). [Verse 1: Trap]Started with cane by the riverside (Riverside),Fold it up, now the legends ride (Ride).Books in my hand, power unlocked (Unlocked),Stack it to the ceiling, ain’t never gonna stop (Stop!).Enchantments hittin’, banners wave high…

  • Christmas Center

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    Location: X, Y, Z It’s always Christmas in our Realm! Built a few year back, it is still a beacon of the Spawn Lake area… a perfect landmark when flying in at night. Candy Cane Lane is always open. If you need a smile, just pause here for a moment and soak in the joy.…

  • Between Two Worlds

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    Verse 1Daylight streams in, gotta start the grind,Folding shirts, matching socks, short on time.But my mind’s in a mine, deep underground,Torch in hand, diamonds to be found. Pre-ChorusSwitching worlds with a blink of an eye,Reality’s here, but my heart’s in the sky.One life’s mundane, the other’s surreal,Both keep me moving, both feel real. ChorusSlaying dragons,…

  • The Blue Castle

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    Location: 3315, S, 475 The Blue Castle is really a fortress, but we still call it a castle. Originally build far outside the Spawn Lake area to give younger and more dangerous players some space. This build has become the center of the Spawn Lake area. The walls went up first to protect from the…

  • All Systems Go

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    Let’s… Get… Ready… Rockets? Check. Mended? Check. Inventory? Check. Wayfinding? Check. Sustenance? Check. Defenses? Check. All… Systems… Are… Goooooooooooooooooooooooo… Go, go, go… GO!

  • Quilthouse Manor

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    Location: 3060, S, 460 Built on the ashes of a griefing of another structure, the Quilthouse Manor was a challenge to build with only what was leftover in chests around Spawn Lake. Initial storage here was used to gather items from around to see what could be built. The bottom floor is interesting and very…

  • Ocean Monument

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    We’re taking down.Taking down an ocean.An Ocean Monument. Taking it down.Down to nothing.Down to nothing.Nothing left.Just a deep ocean floor. [Instrumental] We’re taking down.Taking down an ocean.An Ocean Monument. Taking out guardian.After guardian.After guardian.After guardian.Battling the fatigue. We’re taking down.Taking down an ocean.An Ocean Monument. Taking it down.Down to nothing.Battling the fatigue.Taking out guardians.On the…

  • Huntsman Cabin

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    Location: 3075, S, 200 Created as a quick base to build near the younger members of the Realm. It has seen a few Creepers, fires, and battle wounds. It has all the basics… and not much more. There is a cozy little basement that seems to have been taken over by moss at some point.…

  • Carefree King

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    [Verse 1]In a green shirt, strolling around,No care at all, just chilling in town.No trades, no tools, no jobs today,The nitwit’s here to vibe his way. [Pre-Chorus]They call him lazy, he’s just free,Dreaming big under an oak tree.Who needs a grindstone, who needs a plan,When you’re the nitwit, the coolest Stan? [Chorus]Oh, he’s a nitwit,…

  • Spawn Lake

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    Location: 3075, S, 435 Spawn Lake is the heart of the Realm. Nearly all players have a build in the area. It is an area of diversity and chaos. Sadly, most players have moved away, so this is mainly a ghost town these days… minus the Nether hub. This is the main Nether hub for…

  • Villager Unknown

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    [Verse 1]By the edge of the village, where the lanterns grow dim,The Villager stood with a curious whim.While the others traded wheat for emerald’s gleam,He stared at the mountains and dreamed of a dream. [Pre-Chorus]The fields were safe, the walls stood tall,But his heart heard the wildest call. [Chorus]Oh, to chop the trees, to mine…

  • The Dark Biome

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    [Verse 1]I was spawned by a river that carried my name,Flowing strong ‘til something dried its veins.My shelter was made from dirt and dreams of stone.Now I wander further, I carve my own path,Away from the village, away from the maps.A dangerous journey, I don’t fear the unknown,I don’t need to go home. [Chorus]Moss and…

  • Pitstop Valley

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    Location: 3070, S, 205 On the way from Spawn to Spawn Lake (where most the local action happens), we have a little stop for new players to rest and gear up. We build a friendly little tunnel with a sofa and artwork… and nice change of pace from battling Strays. And a fireplace to take…

  • Mix Tape: Volume (N)One

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    Now on Spotify! Track list:Always Be MendingBack to the GrindBetween Bedrock and a Hard PlaceBeware the VoidBoggedBundles of BraveryCan YouCover Me In DebrisDiamonds NearDye Another DayDéjà VuFireForever ShiningHelloIt’s TrueJust NopeMe Against the OverworldNoob to NowPlayers Left BehindSettle DownWait 100 Days

  • Hatchfield Cabin

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    Location: 3125, S, 70 Located within the Hatchfield Community, this cabin was an experiment in new build styles with a few different roof styles and a long entry path. Open spaces to enjoy the light and provide easy access to tools. A tall ceiling to help the space feel larger than it is. There are…

  • Got Coords?

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    [Verse 1]Mama always said, “Mark your builds and route!”But here I am, lost and full of doubt.Typing in chat, “Yo, where are you now?”Comin’ in hot, guess I’ll need that X, Y, and Z somehow. [Chorus]Yeah, yeah.X to the Y to the Z.Give me those numbers to guide me (Save me).Got coords? We beg and…

  • Hatchfield Community

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    Location: 3165, S, 45 Located just behind Spawn is a small community with three homes. The majestic Songbird House is the jewel of the community with an elevate view of the valley. Next door is a brutalist-style bunker and gateway to the neighborhood mines. Across the way is the cozy, summer home of billionaire Bruce…

  • Grief King

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    (Verse 1)I log in, a shadow in the velvet void,Survey your empire, oh, how I’m overjoyed.Your mansion gleams, a fragile masterpiece,But by dawn, it’ll crumble, a canvas of my caprice. Your gardens lush? They’ll wither and wail,Your spires divine? Eclipsed by my gale.I’m no villain, just a twisted bard,Composing a symphony with your house of…

  • Spawn

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    Location: 3000, S, 25 Welcome to Spawn in our Realm! If you are lucky, you will join our Realm during the day and be standing on that crafting table. You have a few options for safety and basic gear from here. If you are not lucky, it will be night and Strays will be shooting…