This song is for Caitlin.
Caitlin is a very unique individual. Because of this I felt that regular instruments would not suffice for her song. So I dug out my thumb piano. It is an extremely fun instrument to play and for some reason, to me, it just sounded like Caitlin.
As far as the lyrics, I decided to go with a natural theme. I liked the idea of grass obscuring someone's view of the world. I like it because by the time I finished I realized that this song was about me. Caitlin and I have both had a very academicly challenging year and often when I would see her on campus we would be optimistic, but worn down. It's funny how things pile up on you like growing tall grass. So this song I decided would have a theme of hope in hopelessness. After all that's what friendships should do, give you a reason to carry on even when the grass is up above your head.
It's like a corn maze! It's better to navigate with friends!
The thumb piano, recording wise, was really lifeless sounding. It normally echoes much more. So I added some guitar to build up in the end. That's why the random switch in instrument. Enjoy!
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