Fathers (first demo)

At Sea

Gods

A longtime advocate of mental health awareness, Folklaur gets vulnerable and honest in "Seasonal" about the monotony of her depression and how it shifts form throughout the year and at different stages of relationships. This indie-folk song, with a hint of pop, features soothing vocals and glimmering guitars, closing out the album on an optimistic note. Although written in 2019, the song takes a new personal meaning for Folklaur and her brother, producer Justin Scott, after their father died by suicide in March. 2020 has been unimaginable on all accounts, but Folklaur reminds herself as much as others: "If I lived through it, then I will live through this." This song is an anthem to survival and the rebirth that can follow.

Lyrics by Lauren Elizabeth
Music by Lauren Elizabeth & Justin Scott

Lauren Elizabeth: vocals
Justin Scott: guitar, bass, synth
Zack Levine: drums

Produced by Justin Scott Amrhein
Mixed by Brian di Meglio of Cannon Found Soundation
Mastering by Toshihisa Tsuruoka of Saidera Mastering

Seasonal

Folklaur explores the dynamics of leaving an unhealthy relationship in "Flight". The song's airy atmosphere and glimmering tones contributes to a sense of rising and taking flight; one listener said it reminded them of "driving through the countryside of Scotland."

Lyrics by Lauren Elizabeth
Music by Lauren Elizabeth & Justin Scott

Lauren Elizabeth: vocals
Justin Scott: guitar, bass, synth
Zack Levine: drums

Produced by Justin Scott Amrhein
Mixed by Brian di Meglio of Cannon Found Soundation
Mastering by Toshihisa Tsuruoka of Saidera Mastering

Flight

I can live through this,
‘cause I’ve lived through it before.
There’s always a comedown,
and you leave me wanting more

There goes the night,
fading in the street lights.
I think I reached the height
of love, or something, at first sight.

We were drunk and laughing
in a city that I don’t know,
and you made me forget
that I don’t really have a home.

Do you forgive me
that I left my hair on your carpet?
Do you still miss me,
or will you say it’s not like that?

If you lived near me,
would you be there at my door?
I’m always leaving
before it’s something more.

Why does it feel right
just before I catch a flight?
I think I reached the height
of running somewhere out of sight.

We were drunk and laughing
in a city that I don’t know.
Rolling in the rain,
for once I didn’t feel alone.

I was so happy
hugging your dog on your carpet.
And when you kissed me,
I hope you know that I liked that.
Yeah I liked that, I liked that.
I liked that, I liked that.

Comedown

Folklaur is the musical project and alias of singer-songwriter Lauren Amrhein, who collaborates and records with her brother, Justin Scott. Somewhere between New York and Paris. An advocate for mental health awareness and “radical softness”.