The journal

Notes from behind the songs.

Stories, reflections and the meaning behind the music, written the same way the songs are: honestly.

Living Rent Free In Your Head — The Story Behind the Song About Not Letting Go
August 11, 2026

Living Rent Free In Your Head — The Story Behind the Song About Not Letting Go

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Writing a Song for My Uncle Who Survived Two Exocet Missiles — The Story Behind "Ordinary Hero"
August 5, 2026

Writing a Song for My Uncle Who Survived Two Exocet Missiles — The Story Behind "Ordinary Hero"

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The One for Me — A Song About the Night I Met My Wife (After 24 Years of Never Saying It)
August 5, 2026

The One for Me — A Song About the Night I Met My Wife (After 24 Years of Never Saying It)

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The Night Pink Elephants Made Me King of My World — The Story Behind "King of My World"
August 4, 2026

The Night Pink Elephants Made Me King of My World — The Story Behind "King of My World"

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When a Song About Driving Isn't Really About Driving — The Story Behind "Drive"
August 4, 2026

When a Song About Driving Isn't Really About Driving — The Story Behind "Drive"

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How One Song About Not Wanting to Live Became My Reason to Keep Going
August 4, 2026

How One Song About Not Wanting to Live Became My Reason to Keep Going

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