The stories behind the songs...

One Step at a Time

​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

​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

​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

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.