![]() 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. It has massive pop-punk vibes flowing through, which was music that inspired me as a young kid. ![]() “Neverland” is a lot more upbeat than my previous releases and a transition in my sound that included "Silk Dress". "Neverland " - Backstory and Lyrics – Released 12 August 2022 Tell me what's the point of you leaving? (leaving) Tell me what you're meaning, if it all sounds fair Maybe tonight we can set our sails in the night It was recorded with two other singles which I will release in February and April 2023.Īnd you oughta know I'm not sleeping at all tonight 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). Guess it is a topic that most people can relate to, so here it is “Hollow”. Thinking back on those feelings and the situation, I decided to write a song about it and how I felt at the time. Was feeling stunned and rocked at the time. I was completely shocked and blindsided even though it was an amicable parting of ways. “Hollow” was inspired from a relationship breakup, where my partner at the time decided to end it. "Hollow " - Backstory and Lyrics – Released 16 November 2022 The day that flood washed everything away The day that the flood washed everything awayĪnd what I came back to, man … what I saw was wildįloating away without a care in the world I live a simple life, I always keep to myselfĭespite all the rumours, no I'm not alright “Washed Away” is written from the perspective of a flood victim. Climate change is rearing its head with these catastrophic events and tough decisions need to be made to minimise this happening again. It was heartbreaking & an emotional period.Įleven months on, these same people are still dealing with the recovery, without direction and resolution from insurance companies and all levels of government/s. Stories of losing their possessions & damaged homes. 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. For 7 days, there was limited power, no internet, no access to banks & limited food supplies. “Washed Away” was inspired by personal stories of the 2022 catastrophic floods in Murwillumbah and throughout Australia.ĭuring the cleanup phase, I was working in a local bottle shop one of the few places open. ![]() Ollie tucked the stone in a sock, he doesn't have the box, and pretended to sleep so Jon and Karyn wouldn't ask what they where doing in there."Washed Away " - Backstory and Lyrics – Released 24 February 2023 "I wish Jon and Karyn would forget about the wishing stone and think Grandpa left Jon the Sequential Stone"Īnd with that Karyn and Jon forgot. ![]() I wish I knew what haw the difference between the two stones I'm holding" and with that he knew. He then saw Jon on the floor and Karyn next to him, so Olli decided to make a few wishes while they where distracted "I wish Jon would be alright in about five minuets. He quickly grabbed the stone as it and Jon fell to the floor. Jon collapsed with a concussion and Ollie was woken up with the realization that this was the real deal. With that the stone fell from the heavens and smashed into his head. "I wish Jon's wishing stone was throne to him, hitting him in the head" Ollie said Could it really grant wishes? Jon didn't say, but Ollie had the feeling that it could. Ollie looked at his brother, then at Karyn, and then back at the stone in his hand. "Are you saying this stone grants wishes?" He looked down at the ordinary-looking stone in his hand. "Hold this and say 'I wish Jon's wishing stone was returned to him'. "It doesn't matter," Jon said, handing Ollie the stone. "A wish?" Ollie sat up and saw that Karyn was standing in the room with Jon.
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