——This is a re-post so the date stamp won’t match the original posting. Some of you mentioned you were having trouble commenting so after a few failed attempts at fixing it, I decided to start from scratch. ——-

Ok so, I mentioned in the last post that this song would come along side the last one. But, I decided to post this one first. Look out for a song called California (away) to fulfill my statement about the two songs that are cut from the same vine.

Some of these lyrics are place holders, but I still think it gets across what I was hoping to say. The song started off with a pretty simple inspiration. I was in the other room at our big family dinner when I overheard my cousin’s 5 year old girl playing in the other room. She said, “We need something to make it beautiful”. Who knows what she was talking about, but I thought it made for a strong statement that uttered a sentiment that I related to. Life is good, but we also live in a broken world and I think it is built within us all to desire a better situation than we have.

I wanted to say this in a way that is hopeful and not too heavy which is why the tune itself is so “happy”. The two are having conversations about some serious stuff but he is helping her not remain in despair. Even if he doesn’t understand completely what she is going through, he can at least understand that she has it rough for the moment or for awhile but that it doesn’t have to define her. I don’t even think he means to give her any kind of advice, I just think he wants to let her know that he is there for her and to remind her that she is stronger than she thinks.

Did you mention those that broke your heart
You said you’d run but here you are
Bitter but not falling far
Did you mention those that broke your heart

Let It out

Another one it seems
Trying to fly with a broken wing
We need something to make it beautiful

Did you tell me of your secret pain
It’s enough to make you chase the rain
I never pictured you a fragile frame
Did you tell me of your secret pain

Let it out

Another one it seems
Trying to fly with a broken wing
We need something to make it beautiful
Enough of holding tight
I’m reminded that oh sometimes
We need something to make it beautiful

Did you mention how his hands did harm
It seems a part of who you are
Not to simplify to far
But did I mention that it’s not your fault
Did I mention that it’s not your fault
I promise that it’s not your fault
It’s not your fault

Let it out

It was great to get this song out and I couldn’t have done it without my Uncle Bryan. I spent a few days in Fresno before heading to L.A. for the weekend and he really helped re-inspire me to finish this project strong.