So I have epilepsy, and Lost My Tongue is about certain things I dislike about having epilepsy. Mainly, how sometimes it is a struggle to form a sentence, and simply come up with the words I'm trying to say. It's something everyone can relate to at times, having a word on the tip of their tongue. But I deal with this all the time, and it is sometimes exhausting.

Lost My Tongue

Small Me is about my childhood and navigating onto adulthood, as we all have to do. That doesn't mean our inner child has to leave though.

Small Me

Dream is pretty straight forward. If you have a dream, go for it! Sometimes things won't be going your way, but continue on trying.

Dream

There are some railroad tracks that go through the town of Graham. Some of the crossings only have yield signs, and no warning if a train were to be coming. One night on my way home, I had my music cranked, and I wasn't paying attention as I crossed the tracks, a thought crossed me that I could've been completely blindsided by a train, and never had known it. Obviously, I probably would see a train coming in time to stop, but it was a shocking thought.

Crossing

Empty Room talks about wanting to leave my bedroom and gain a new perspective on the world. Wanting to "Begin" and start a new era of my life, because sitting in my room, or sitting at a job, watching the world go by is not the way I prefer to live. I encourage you to "begin" whatever it is that makes you happiest. Just start taking small steps, 'til you make it your reality.

Empty Room

There was a period of time awhile back, I was pretty over everything. I didn't have the energy to make my bed, so eventually the sheets came off for some time. Since then, I have become a happier person overall. My outlook is different, and just keeps me positive.

Bedsheet

The movie "A Man Called Otto" inspired me to write this song. If you've seen this movie, you know how emotional and touching it is. This old man feels he is alone with nothing else to live for, but a new family moves in by him and gives him a sense of purpose in his community. Life is better with you here!

Old Man and the Ocean Blue

Sapling is about nature. It has multiple meanings really. The relationship between birds and trees, and the support they provide each other. Also human relationships, and the way we support each other.

Sapling

The lyrics to Happy One were originally very depressing. I was tired of making so many negative and depressing songs, so I wrote a positive message to this one, even though the mood is kind of dark and dreary.

Happy One

A Chance to Be talks about our connection to each other and to everything around us. We all share one thing at least, and that is we all have this chance to be here, witnessing this existence through our own experiences. That to me is a special, and beautiful thing, and I feel like we all could take more time to ponder just how special this is!

A Chance to Be

Here kind of ties in with "A Chance to Be". "Here" is a special moment, so let's stay here as long as we are capable of doing so.

Here

Ruston Way is an up-and-coming alternative rock/pop duo formed in 2021 by Dalton Haegele, from Puyallup, Washington. Inspired by artists like Twenty One Pilots and Cage the Elephant, their music blends alternative rock energy with catchy pop sensibilities.
In March 2024, Dalton joined forces with Calvin, a talented drummer who recently relocated to Burien from Colorado. The duo, brought together by their shared passion for music, quickly found a groove and have been working together ever since.
Fresh off the release of their debut album "Begin," Ruston Way is eager to hit the stage and share their music with the world. With a focus on writing new music and captivating live performances, they're poised to make a name for themselves in the alternative scene.

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