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Washed Away 3:530:00/3:53
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Hollow 3:160:00/3:16
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Silk Dress 3:390:00/3:39
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Boots 4:080:00/4:08
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Mr Nightowl 3:500:00/3:50
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Stone Cold Killer 4:160:00/4:16
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Tapping Away 3:590:00/3:59
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Fly On The Wall 4:110:00/4:11
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Star 4:030:00/4:03
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Rosary Beads 4:280:00/4:28
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Soldier 6:020:00/6:02
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Lottery 3:260:00/3:26
"Washed Away " - Backstory and Lyrics – Released 24 February 2023
“Washed Away” was inspired by personal stories of the 2022 catastrophic floods in Murwillumbah and throughout Australia.
During the cleanup phase, I was working in a local bottle shop one of the few places open. For 7 days, there was limited power, no internet, no access to banks & limited food supplies. At night after a long day cleaning up, families would meet up at the hotel to have a meal, drink and share their stories and experiences. Stories of losing their possessions & damaged homes. It was heartbreaking & an emotional period.
Eleven months on, these same people are still dealing with the recovery, without direction and resolution from insurance companies and all levels of government/s. There is no closure at all for them. Climate change is rearing its head with these catastrophic events and tough decisions need to be made to minimise this happening again.
“Washed Away” is written from the perspective of a flood victim. It’s a story that had to be told.
“Washed Away” - Lyrics
I live a simple life, I always keep to myself
Despite all the rumours, no I'm not alright
I lost my house this morning
As the rain kept pouring
How could this happen to me?
The government tried to warn me
But I kept stalling
I wasn't gonna leave my home
Hey here comes all the rain
Watch it wash away
Storming through the town
To bring destruction and pain
The people they've changed
The town is all grey
The day that the flood washed everything away
The day that the flood washed everything away
The day that the flood ….
I went away from, the town for a while
And what I came back to, man … what I saw was wild
I saw it all unfold
To see everything you own
Floating away without a care in the world
The town has really changed,
Their lives won't be the same
But the water’s still rising
Hey here comes all the rain
Watch it wash away
Storming through the town
To bring destruction and pain
The people they've changed
The town is all grey
The day that flood washed everything away
But the rain came pouring down
The current swept away my house
I’ve lost everything I own
And it's safe to say,
That it's never coming back
Well it's never coming back
Hey here comes all the rain
Watch it wash away
Storming through the town
To bring destruction and pain
The people they've changed
The town is all grey
The day that flood washed everything away
The day that flood washed everything away
The day that flood washed everything away
"Hollow " - Backstory and Lyrics – Released 16 November 2022
“Hollow” was inspired from a relationship breakup, where my partner at the time decided to end it. I was completely shocked and blindsided even though it was an amicable parting of ways. Was feeling stunned and rocked at the time. Thinking back on those feelings and the situation, I decided to write a song about it and how I felt at the time. It was a hollow feeling. Guess it is a topic that most people can relate to, so here it is “Hollow”.
It was recorded on the Gold Coast with the same awesome team involved in all my releases to date, Blair Hamilton (Drums), Lawson Hamilton (Bass), Dylan Smith (Producer/Mix Engineer) and Paul Blakey 12th & Vine Post (Mastering Engineer). It was recorded with two other singles which I will release in February and April 2023.
“Hollow” - Lyrics
Pacing all around my bedroom
Hoping that you don't see me cry
You caught me at the worst time
You always do, you know it’s true
(That I'm just not sinking it in)
Tell me what's the point of you leaving?
And you oughta know I'm not sleeping at all tonight
I guess, that you have your reasons
And that's fair, but darling I mean it
Darling I mean it
Darling I mean it
Darling I mean it
I've overstayed my welcome
I can feel all the tension rise
And I was thinking
Maybe tonight we can set our sails in the night
(I'm drowning)
Tell me what's the point of you leaving?
And you oughta know I'm not sleeping at all tonight
I guess, that you have your reasons
And that's fair, but darling I mean it
Tell me what you're meaning, if it all sounds fair
Tell me what you're meaning, if it all sounds fair
Tell me what you're meaning, if it all sounds fair
Tell me what you're meaning, if it all sounds fair
Tell me what's the point of you leaving? (leaving)
And you oughta know I'm not sleeping at all tonight
I guess, that you have your reasons
And that's fair, but darling I mean it
Darling I mean it
Darling I mean it
"Neverland " - Backstory and Lyrics – Released 12 August 2022
“Neverland” is a lot more upbeat than my previous releases and a transition in my sound that included "Silk Dress" . It has massive pop-punk vibes flowing through, which was music that inspired me as a young kid. I took some inspiration from the classic book, "Where The Wild Things Are", in the sense of having a place to go if the world seems too much at times.
“Neverland” is a place in my mind which is an oasis and retreat from the daily challenges of life, particularly the current world turmoil and instability. The song is for all those marginalised people out there, that don't quite fit in and get hassled in their day to day lives. Hence the line in the song "Planet Earth is not my friend". not a great place at times with some people not being particularly nice to others. "Neverland" is dedicated to all those marginalised creative & non creative cool people out there who get a hard time most days. So for all you “outcasts” out there this this song is for you!
“Neverland” - Lyrics
I found myself a secret hiding place where the wild things are
And although this may, it may feel very strange I still call it home
It's a place where I can be myself
Free from everybody else (and their opinions)
So go and say it like you mean it
Go on and say it with your chest
Planet Earth is not my friend
So you can find me in Neverland
Growing up, school it really sucked it was such a drag
Every day, it always felt the same, nothing ever changed
I never was athletic, was far from academic
I wish I was though, it's such a shame
All the kids they used to pick on me
Maybe they were right coz I was such a dweeb
So go and say it like you mean it
Go on and say it with your chest
Planet Earth is not my friend
So you can find me in Neverland
I never really found a place where Everything felt right everything was calm and
I never really found a place where I belong
But today I guess I found a way
Planet earth’s a funny place
It’s not for everyone
If you're an outcast just like me
Then this is your new home and this is your anthem
So go and say it like you mean it
Go on and say it with your chest
Planet Earth is not my friend
So you can find me in Neverland
you can find me in Neverland
You can find me in Neverland
You can find me in Neverland
"Silk Dress" - Backstory and Lyrics - Released 24 February 2022
“Silk Dress” was inspired by me recently reflecting on being a 5-year-old belting out Avril Lavigne’s “Skater Boy” on SingStar. I wanted to be a musician after hearing that track. She was my Celebrity Crush! At the time I wanted to play in a band with her. So, I decided to write a song about it. It is based around a young musician who aspires to being a successful artist making it on the charts. She embraces the lifestyle and dedicates her life to her music. If follows a similar theme to my recent song “Boots” in pursuing your dreams and doing the things you want to do in your life. So here's "Silk Dress".
“Silk Dress” - Lyrics
She put a silk dress on today
Applied a fresh new coat of paint
And reassured to herself that she's doing okay
She's got those cherry blossom eyes
A candid smirk to makes things right
I swear to God that she is one of a kind
She plays the bass when I play guitar
I'll write a hook so she can sing along
We'll dance to the beat and party so hard
She will not go home till she hits the charts
She makes the most out of each day
By pushing a pen to the page
And let her thoughts run wild not putting them to waste
She's always seemed so headstrong
Even when life it got so dark
She'd power through it all no she would never stop
She plays the bass when I play guitar
I'll write a hook so she can sing along
We'll dance to the beat and party so hard
She will not go home till she hits the charts
*Guitar Solo* 8 bars
When I'm at my worst, yeah she'll be there to lift the curse and
Take away the hurt, she'll carry me to nirvana
I may not have the words to say exactly how I'm feeling
But honestly to me you'll always be the light into my dark, my harmony
She plays the bass, I play guitar
I'll write a hook, she'll sing along
She plays the bass when I play guitar
I'll write a hook so she can sing along
We'll dance to the beat and party so hard
She will not go home till she hits the charts
She plays the bass when I play guitar
I'll write a hook so she can sing along
We'll dance to the beat and party so hard
She will not go home till she hits the charts
"Boots" - Backstory and Lyrics - Released 1 Dec 2021
The underlying message of Boots is about life choices and pursuing your dreams with gusto. Living a life with no regrets. I am like everyone and have periods of self-doubt and that feeling of being paralysed in not pursuing my goals. "Boots" is all about overcoming your own reservations and making the first steps in achieving your goals in life. No matter how big a goal it is. Figure we are all on borrowed time, so we may as well do the things we dream of doing and turn those dreams into reality. Whether that succeeds or not, it doesn’t really matter. Its about having a crack and not looking back with regret of wonder what if !
So …… I wrote a song about it called “Boots”.
"Boots" - Lyrics
We've all got pressures, that we deal on the daily
We've all got problems, that we just try to hide behind
And now the fact of the matter, is that the days just keep on racing I've had enough of the chatter,
No I won't be left behind
But the world it keeps on turning
And the clock it just won't stop I better get my shit together
Before my time is finished up
Coz I've got big boots to fill
So don't you try and stop me
Chasing after what is destined
But I know you probably will
No I cannot waste my time
Coz you know I have got these boots to fill
And you know I will, and you know I will
We've all got issues, some things that need a little tweaking
We've all got secrets, to fabricate all of our lies
There's always so much stress for me to do my best
Sometimes it seems too much to handle
But I'll put my best foot forward
And best believe this time I won't be looking back
As the world it keeps on turning
And the minute hand won't stop It's time to get my shit together
Before my heart begins to pop
Coz I've got big boots to fill So don't you try and stop me
Chasing after what is destined But I know you probably will
No I cannot waste my time
Coz you know I have got these boots to fill
And you know I will, and you know I will
*Solo*
But the world it keeps on turning
And the clock it just won't stop I better get my shit together
Before my time is finished up
Coz I've got big boots to fill
So don't you try and stop me
Chasing after what is destined
But I know you probably will
No I cannot waste my time Coz you know I have got these boots to fill
And you know I will, and you know I will
(Coz I've got big boots to fill)
(Yeah I've got big boots to fill)
And you know I will, and you know I will
(Coz I've got big boots to fill)
(Yeah I've got big boots to fill)
And you know I will, you damn well know I will
(Coz I've got big boots to fill)
(Yeah I've got big boots to fill)
And you know I will, and you know I will
(Coz I've got big boots to fill)
(Yeah I've got big boots to fill)
And you know I will, and you know I will
“Mr Nightowl” – Backstory and Lyrics – Released 15 July 2021
“Mr Nightowl” is about an insomniac who struggles to get to sleep with the music in his/her brain. This is my pain at times when I need to finish off writing a song and I cant get to sleep because of unfinished business. End of the day it applies to all of us when you have something on your mind they can’t shake off until it is done.
Introducing “Mr Nightowl”
“Mr Nightowl” - Lyrics
Laying alone in my bed again
These four walls just want me dead
At least it's how it's starting to seem
These thoughts of mine aren't filled with dread
They're melodies boxed in my head
I really need to catch up on sleep
One more song, one song is all I need
To move along, to try and catch a dream
I need to break the cycle
In hope to put my mind at ease
Mr. Nightowl is watching over
But he won't get the best of me
I try every night, but nothing is alright
It is just meant to be?
These pills don't settle right
My mind's in a constant fight
I'm just looking for relief
Coz night time's a struggle
When you're caught in a bubble
And there's no way of getting out
I need reassurance
Or just some kind of motif
Just to know that I'm not alone
One more song, one song is all I need
To move along, to try and catch a dream
I need to break the cycle
In hope to put my mind at ease
Mr. Nightowl is watching over
But he won't get the best of me
*Guitar Solo*
Chorus x2
“Stone Cold Killer” – Backstory & Lyrics – Released 25 March 2021
The underlying message of the song is the adverse legacy and consequences of making bad decisions in the heat of the moment. Decisions that affect not only you as an individual but your family and friends along with the victims of violence. In this song an innocent bystander a mother confronts the criminal during a robbery which leads to her sudden and unnecessary death. All through a split-second decision which ruins many lives and something he must live with for the rest of his life. The video directed and filmed by Trevor Worden takes the message to another level where the perpetrator initially glorifies his deed but soon realises the enormity of the situation and long-standing consequences of his act.
“Stone Cold Killer” - Lyrics
There was a man by the window, he was waiting for me
He wore a mask over his face, to hide his identity
And now I should've seen it coming from a mile away
How could I be so foolish, how did I let him get away?
He made his way to the front door, with a pistol in his hand
He fired 3 shots into the air, and started barking his commands
"I don't wanna have to hurt you, so do exactly what I say.
Just put the money into this bag, so that I can get away".
He was a stone cold killer
How could he ever look into a mirror?
And come to terms with it
He'll never be the same
He'll take this to the grave
A stone cold killer, how did he get away?
There was a lady standing in the back, she was pushing 'round a pram
Yeah she was minding her business, right until she heard the man
She said "What the hell you thinking, do you think you have the right,
To put a gun right up to his head, and put a threat upon his life?
He then turned around, their eyes they met
Little did she know he saw red
He took the gun right off his head
And took his aim right at her chest
She trembled as the bullets left
The chambers empty now she's dead
The blood it poured on the cement
His life had changed it's filled with dread
Ah ah ah, ahhh ah, ahhh ah
Ah ah ah, ahhh ah, ahhh ah
He was a stone cold killer
How could he ever look into a mirror?
And come to terms with it
He'll never be the same
He'll take this to the grave
A stone cold killer, how did he get away?
A stone cold killer
How could he ever look into a mirror?
And come to terms with it
He'll never be the same
He'll take this to the grave
A stone cold killer, how did he get away?
Ah ah ah, ahhh ah, ahhh ah
Ah ah ah, ahhh ah, ahhh ah
That's all he will remain