“Somebody Else's Soul” is a gritty song and reflection about my lowest lifestyle before God bringing me to my wife, Natalie, and sobriety. There was a point where I wasn't sure about finishing this song because of the brutally honest details, but when I listened closer to the verses, it definitely doesn't paint a glorified picture. Which is good because musically, it’s a really fun song. “Sweet Mellow Tune” turned out to be a great follow up song for “Somebody Else’s Soul”. Written at the same time. It was during a bit of a low moment after a year of sobriety. I go through bouts of low moments which I’ve learned to use as opportunities to slow down, think deeper and reflect. I get some of my best writing done during these phases. “Sweet Mellow Tune” expresses some doubt about where I was on my path/journey, but works towards recognizing the progress I had made. The last line, “I try and I try to love me the way that you do” was originally referencing my wife, Natalie, but I've realized it also references a conversational statement to God. Which, if music were chronological like movies, would have made a great segue into the faithful songs I've been writing. I hope you enjoy these equally as much as I am thankful for how they have turned out.more