Name: Killin Me Slow Explicit by John Brasington
Duration: 3 min 5 s
Description: "Killin Me Sloww" dives into the raw heartache of holding on to love that’s fading like smoke into the night. This track lays bare the slow burn of emotional pain, set against a backdrop of gritty, honest lyrics and soulful melodies. A powerful listen for anyone who's felt the sting of a love slipping through their fingers.

"Killin Me Sloww" dives into the raw heartache of holding on to love that’s fading like smoke into the night. This track lays bare the slow burn of emotional pain, set against a backdrop of gritty, honest lyrics and soulful melodies. A powerful listen for anyone who's felt the sting of a love slipping through their fingers.

Killin Me Slow Explicit

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Real Love is a heartfelt ballad about healing, growth, and finding the kind of love that lifts you up instead of tearing you down. With raw emotion and honest storytelling, this song contrasts a painful past with the peace and stability of a new beginning. It’s about finally being seen, finally being believed, and finally being loved for real. If you’ve ever walked away from a toxic love and found someone who makes life feel light again, this one’s for you.

Real Love

A Man Unchained is my confession‑turned‑battle‑cry—three and a half minutes of sweat, scars, and second chances.
I wrote it after crawling out of a year that nearly took me under. Every line is a postcard from rock bottom: bathroom‑tile prayers, courthouse weddings to addiction, and finally that moment grace “broke right on in.” The track rides a gritty southern‑rock groove in G major, guitars smoldering at ~100 BPM while the drums drive like boot‑heels on concrete. If you’ve fought your own demons—or are still throwing punches—I hope this song lights the way forward.
Credits
• Lyrics, vocals, guitars: John Brasington
• Additional production & mix: —
• Mastering: —
Gear heads: Vocal chain—SM7B → 1176 → LA‑2A clone. Guitars tracked through a Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, double‑miked (57 + Royer 101). Drums are a Gretsch Catalina kit with a roomy overhead to catch those fire‑crackle cymbals.
TAGS: #southernrock #countryrock #redemption #sobriety #AManUnchained
Thanks for listening—share it, save it, and let me know how the fight is going for you. We’re stronger unchained.


A Man Unchained

a cover of the great Chris Cornell. I’m honored to be able to play this one. Probably my #3 top song. Let me know what yall think!

I Am The Highway

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“Best of Intentions” – Travis Tritt Cover
A heartfelt tribute to a classic country ballad. This cover brings out the raw emotion, regret, and enduring love woven into every lyric of Travis Tritt’s original. With a 90s country soul and stripped-back sincerity, it’s a reminder that sometimes love is imperfect—but always honest.

🎙️ Vocals & Arrangement by John Brasington
🎸 Inspired by the timeless storytelling of Travis Tritt

Best Of Intentions

🎵 Georgia – John B.
This one’s personal.

“Georgia” is about the one that got away — and the place that won’t let go. It’s heartbreak with twang. A confession wrapped in steel strings and southern air.
I wrote this for anyone who’s ever looked back across a state line and still felt the pull. You can move on, but some names stay carved in your chest.

No smoke, no polish — just me, my guitar, and the truth.

Georgia

My stripped-down take on one of Eric Church’s most powerful songs. “Record Year” is a heartbreak anthem soaked in vinyl and memory—and I wanted to capture that same raw emotion in this version.

This one’s for anyone who’s ever used music to piece themselves back together.

🎙️ Vocals, 🎸 Guitar – all me.

Thanks for listening. Let me know what song healed your heart during your own record year.

Record Year

A glass of red, an ocean breeze, and a country groove—here’s my take on Blake Shelton’s “Sangria.” I stripped the track back to spotlight the guitar and poured a little coastal soul into the vocal, letting the rhythm breathe like a slow summer night. Hit play, swirl a little somethin’, and let the melody do the talking.
Credits
• Lead & backing vox, acoustic guitar – John Brasington
• Instrumental tracked & mixed in Logic Pro
• Original song written by J.T. Harding, Josh Osborne & Trevor Rosen
Tags: #CountryCover #BlakeShelton #Sangria #JohnBrasington #Acoustic #2025


Sangria

RIP Toby Keith, this one’s for you! We’re keeping it Rockin’ down here!

How Do You Like Me Now?!

John Brasington writes with a heart full of scars and a soul that won’t quit. A South Georgia-based singer-songwriter whose roots run deep in honesty and raw emotion, John’s songs speak to redemption, heartache, and the quiet beauty found in pain. With a voice that carries both grit and grace, and lyrics that cut deep, his music feels like a late-night conversation with someone who’s been through it — and lived to sing about it. From haunting ballads to Southern-tinged anthems, every track is a piece of his story — real, unfiltered, and unforgettable.

Killin Me Slow Explicit

John Brasington

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