“Back When Life Was Simple” is a reflective country song rooted in nostalgia, written from the perspective of someone looking back on a time when life felt lighter, slower, and easier to understand. It captures those small, everyday moments that didn’t seem important at the time but now carry the most meaning—quiet evenings, worn-out trucks, open fields, and the feeling that tomorrow didn’t carry so much weight. The song leans into memories of simpler priorities: being present instead of busy, laughter instead of deadlines, and love that didn’t have to fight so hard against the noise of the world. It’s about a season of life where happiness wasn’t measured by success or struggle, but by togetherness, familiarity, and a sense of belonging. As the song unfolds, there’s an underlying awareness that life inevitably changes. Responsibilities grow, losses shape us, and the pace of the world speeds up. But instead of wishing to go back permanently, the song honors those memories as a foundation—something that helped shape who we became and still grounds us when things get heavy. “Back When Life Was Simple” isn’t about escaping the present; it’s about remembering where you came from. It’s a reminder that even when life gets complicated, the values learned in those early, quiet moments—love, patience, faith, and connection—still matter. The song invites listeners to pause, breathe, and hold onto the parts of the past that still live in them, even as they keep moving forward. (Verse 1) I remember sandy feet and a cooler in the trunk, Sunburned noses, radio playin’ low and drunk. Beach towels flappin’ in a Carolina wind, Laughin’ ‘bout nothin’, just happy to be kids. Mama hollerin’ sunscreen, Dad just grinnin’ wide, Salt in the air and the whole world felt right. (Chorus) Yeah, back when life was simple, And love came easy and free, When all we needed was time together And a little bit of sea. No worries on our shoulders, Just memories we’d find— I still carry those days with me, Back when life was simple in my mind. (Verse 2) Summers meant early mornings, mist on the lake, Dad handin’ me a rod sayin’, “Son, be patient, just wait.” Quiet ripples, coffee steam, a bobber sinkin’ slow, Learnin’ more ‘bout life than I ever could’ve known. Didn’t catch much, but it never mattered then, Just me and my old man, time driftin’ in. (Chorus) Yeah, back when life was simple, And the days moved easy and kind, A tackle box and a sunrise Was enough to clear your mind. Those lessons came without words, Just love and time— I still hear ‘em in the silence, Back when life was simple in my mind. (Verse 3) Friday nights down at the Y, sneakers squeakin’ loud, Me, Dad, Grandpa, my brother—yeah, we ruled that court, no doubt. Cousins talkin’ trash, laughin’ ‘til we’d sweat, Thinkin’ we were champions the world hadn’t met yet. No scoreboards, no pressure, just family and pride, High-fives and cold water, standin’ side by side. (Chorus) Yeah, back when life was simple, When a game was just a game, When bein’ together mattered more Than ever knowin’ fame. Those nights still live inside me, Like an old home sign— I still feel ‘em when I close my eyes, Back when life was simple in my mind. (Bridge) And Grandma’s kitchen smelled like home, Flour on her hands, stove burnin’ low. She’d say, “Come here, let me show you how,” Teachin’ love one recipe at a time somehow. Every meal was patience, every dish was care, I learned more ‘bout heart than cookin’ there. (Final Chorus) Yeah, back when life was simple, When love showed up every day, In beach trips, fishin’ lines, And things we never threw away. I’ve lived a lot of miles since then, But I still find— Peace comes easy when I remember Back when life was simple in my mind. (Outro) Yeah, the years keep rollin’, but those moments stay, Still guidin’ me home at the end of every day.more

Gen X Friends is a raw, unapologetic anthem for the generation that grew up before filters, outrage culture, and algorithm-approved opinions. This track is about remembering when people could disagree, joke, speak their minds, and still walk away as friends. Before everything became a battle. Before everything became performative. It’s a nod to voices like Eminem — the ones who said what everyone else was afraid to say — and to a time when honesty wasn’t a crime. No political teams. No scripted outrage. Just Gen X calling it like it is. If you remember when freedom of speech actually meant something — this one’s for you.more

This song is the first track in our debut EP 'When The Party Ends'. This song was written by just jamming over two chords in rehearsal. James, our singer, then went away and put some lyrics to it and quite quickly became our strongest track as a band and it received great reception during live performances and gigs so it naturally was the first song we recorded to go on the EP.more