Overshadowed

I’ve had a lot of conversations over the past few weeks and it seems that the world is a bit stressed out. Everyone I talk to seems to be going through something or have something going on that’s not easy; like we just can’t get past this moment. Maybe you’re the exception, and I hope you are. For the last 2 years I think we as a whole have been forced to look at a mass uncertainty that maybe we haven’t been familiar with.

Between wars, economic crisis, ecological ruin, and rumors of upcoming solar flare disruptions, what do you do? How do you cope with that feeling of desperation and longing for peace and for love? I suppose these are big questions, but I often find myself reverting back to songs that I’ve written that, ironically I didn’t really know what they were about at the time. This is one of those songs. It will also be on the upcoming album. (The title lyric at the end was given by Ed North.. Thanks Ed!)


OVERSHADOWED//

Going as fast as we can, it’s getting darker I can barely see my hand,

As the lights flash by, the reflection of my image starts to cry... Again.


Face pressed to the glass, I can see it and my hearts burning for a chance,

See it a breath away, but I can’t quite reach it so I’ll stand alone and wait... Again.


Close your eyes, and take it away,

It could be so much better,

No need to run, to be here today,

Your free


The rush is always here, and my hunger’s getting stronger than my fear,

Feel the need within, as the pressure boils underneath my skin... Again.


Close your eyes, and take it away,

It could be so much better,

No need to run, to be here today,

Your free


Your overshadowed by the moment

So close your eyes, and take it away.

Life Seems To Inspire

Things have been crazy these days. With all that’s going on around the world... the groans of the earth, heart break in relationships... sometimes it’s hard to feel like you’re not living to survive. Just to make it to tomorrow. This is the view I’ve been writing from lately, and the songs are just spilling out. I know it’s hard when things are tough. I guess the question is, how do you find contentment & peace through these moments. I think that’s the key to life anyway, the “kingdom of heaven” if you will. I think we all want in.. Thank God we have music to help us get there.