Whenever I Go

The main plot is about question the life, faith, and the divine, feeling ignored by heaven and finding solace in the devil’s embrace. They grapple with accepting their inner darkness, realizing it’s a part of who they are. Ultimately, will crown himself king of their own hell, rejecting external salvation and embracing their true self.

The narrative follows a journey through hell, where the protagonist confronts his inner demons and the true nature of good and evil. He encounter a deceptive angel who claims to save them but ultimately leads them to a deeper understanding of their own strength and resilience. Ultimately, the protagonist forgives the trials they endured, finding redemption and a newfound sense of self.

A transformative journey of self-discovery and rebirth is described, marked by shedding old selves and embracing a new, empowered identity. The protagonist finds strength in pain and scars, using them as stepping stones towards a brighter future.

The Evil Within

Empty Garden

Moon and Back

Well

Celeste

Ordinary

Pacing, waiting, feeling afraid
That this mood won’t go away
Silent, quiet, hold it in, hide it
I don’t want to trigger you 
But I don’t feel safe with you anymore
I can’t help
If you don’t want to help yourself 



Loving, living, truly believing
You would never do me wrong
But too many free passes
These rose colored glasses
Are shattered on the floor
So I can’t be around you anymore
I can’t help
If you don’t help yourself 
Yourself
Yourself
Yourself
Yourself
Yourself

Hurting, healing, looks are deceiving 
I’m so tangled in it all
I feel so guilty
For breaking myself free
While you fight against your core
But there’s nothing I can do anymore
I can't help
If I don’t help myself 

Rose Colored Glasses

Mockingbird

Mockingbird (Unplugged)

Skylight (feat. Tiny Habits)

Easy On Myself

Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CZc0AHbgcU
Stream: https://ffm.to/dellwood-rainlost.bio

Marking nearly one year since the first Dellwood release, “Rain Lost Its Water” feels like both a return and a progression — echoing the intimate melancholy of debut single See Your Face while introducing new sonic textures that reflect the project’s evolution.

This cinematic folk song was born from two evocative lyrical seeds: 
“Half the bulbs are burnt out on my old porch” — cozy and nostalgic. And the title phrase — “The rain lost its water” — poetic and heartbroken.

“This one started with two images — the porch with burnt-out bulbs, which felt nostalgic and cozy,” explains Chris Bartels, “and then ‘the rain lost its water,’ which came out of nowhere and carried this heavy, melancholic weight. I became obsessed with marrying those two moods: the heaviness of loss, but also the warmth of memory.”

The track weaves these emotional threads into a story of love lost, rooted in memory and season. It’s deeply autumnal — not just in imagery, but in tone. A gentle unraveling. A reflection. A letting go.

The vocal production is thick and immersive: layered harmonies, octaves, and subtly processed vocoder moments build a sonic bed that mirrors the emotional weight of the lyrics. For the first time in the Dellwood discography, slide guitar appears, making a haunting and heartfelt impact.

“Rain Lost Its Water” is a clear example of what Dellwood has come to represent — a space for both craft and intuition. A balance between intensely working the material and also stepping aside to let the song emerge.

For fans of Hazlett, Novo Amor, Bon Iver, Noah Kahan, S. Carey, Iron & Wine

Press Highlights for Dellwood (Year One):

* “Soul-stirring indie-folk… raw and intimate strums wonderfully juxtaposed with cinematically produced vocal layering.” – Up To Hear Music

* “Delicate harmonies radiate raw emotion and soul… a hauntingly personal atmosphere.” – Caesar Live N Loud

* “Explores the weight of family through a haunting narrative… lyrics ache with unspoken words.” – Purple Melon

* “An intimate slice of folk… emotional power and sincerity reminiscent of early Bon Iver.” – We All Want Someone To Shout For

* “A warm, atmospheric soundscape… tackling life’s challenges and finding solace in shared vulnerability.” – Purple Melon

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LYRICS

Half the bulbs are burnt out
On my old porch 
And the candle fragrance left me
Only wanting you more

The fall weather, sudden
Has me thinking me about
The night we stayed up laughing
And crying on the floor

I swear autumn lost its color
And the sun turned to gray
The rain lost its water
When you went away
And darling, I’m sorry if I let it slip
I’m sorry if I let it fade
The rain lost its water
When you went away

Took a trip to the mountains
Left behind our maps
Was hoping the high ground
Would help us find our breath 
But I saw your ticket’s one way
And I face our silhouette
Now the wild takes me
Back to the day we met

I swear autumn lost its color
And the sun turned to gray
The rain lost its water
When you went away
And darling, I’m sorry if I let it slip
I’m sorry if I let it fade
The rain lost its water
When you went away

I swear autumn lost its color
And the sun turned to gray
The rain lost its water
When you went away
And darling, I’m sorry if I let it slip
I’m sorry if I let it fade
The rain lost its water
When you went away

Rain Lost Its Water

The Evil Within

J. Ash Dusk