The stories behind the songs...
One Step at a Time
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One Step at a Time was written late one August evening, it is a reflection of the upbeat high energy of a new love. It was inspired by a friend of mine who had just started a new relationship and he and his new girlfriend had both agreed to take it slow. With a track record of always jumping in at the deep end he didn't want to mess it up, but despite all his efforts trying to keep it cool, he failed. Miserably. They're still together now ❤️ |
Hold On
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Hold On is a song about a battle with depression. I wrote it while thinking back to the many nights I had spent driving with nowhere to go and the feeling of hopelessness. Hold On is the reflection of a raw and unfiltered discussion between me and my mind. |
Better Man
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Better Man was written after I'd had a big argument with my girlfriend, it was massive and ended with her going to the fridge and launching broccoli 🥦 across the kitchen at me, she's never been a great shot, I knew I was safe. Neither of us can remember what the argument was about. To be honest, I deserved everyone of those tiny green trees 😂 |
Chain-Smoking
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I was asked to do a proposal gig at the top of Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh. I needed to get there before the couple did at 11am and stand around with my guitar until I saw them, and the guy gave me the signal. At which point I would start singing ‘Perfect’ and he would get down on one knee.
All sounded great, thought it’d be a doddle. However it was the day after our work’s Christmas party so I was hanging, and I’ve been a heavy smoker for… 🤔 …too long and I really struggled climbing to the top. (Yes I know it’s not that high, but see above) I made it. Played the song. she said yes (😅), had the obligatory photographs taken with the newly engaged couple whilst looking like I’d been dragged up there by my ankles. Then I drove home. The drive home was tough, still exhausted from the self inflicted night before, but with the added exhaustion from the hike. I was trying desperately to keep my eyes open, and I did so by chainsmoking. Which was when the first line of the chorus happened, and the rest of the song shortly followed. I sang the whole thing all the way home for fear that I’d forget the lyrics. |