'Critical' is a written representation of my anxiety which I've been struggling with lately. The lyrics switch between my inner voice and critical voice which makes me feel like I'm not enough. Although the topic of the song is quite dark, the music is uplifting and positive, creating an experience for the listener of overcoming darkness through a positive medium. The outro singalong is remedial, based on the realisation that all I do is desecrate my time rather than enjoy my purpose - living.

Lyrics:
I sow my seeds in a garden
Blinded by the field of green, landed in another dream
Try to make great things happen
Try to make a passion gleam, all that I'm imagining
I'm not sure if I'll see the harvest
Is it for a greater good, the best stories were the ones that could so
Let my passion burn through
I'll have another navigating journey in my peace

Maybe I need to see another place in the world
What of all the stories of the diamonds and pearls
Lest they say forever, we won't utter a word
I am on a mission leave my soul undeterred

Suddenly sat in a dark room
Bound by the hands and feet
Something standing next to me

You're not where you said you'd be
Fantasising and flying too free, on a tangent
Your realitys a mystery
And targets so unforgiving
If you wanna take a short breath
Why wouldn't you take more of what's left
So defeated
Let me try another take, it's where the best stories are made

Suddenly sat on my own 
Dissecting every piece of my whole
As I fall away
Reintroduce it, everyday 
How've I let it make a home
Placating every part of my soul
Always try to ward fear away
The worst enemy was myself after all 

If I wanna get by, gotta find purpose in my life
No more desecrating my time
Need a memorable life
If I wanna get by, gotta find purpose in my life
No more desecrating my time
Need a memorable life
If I wanna get by, gotta find purpose in my life
No more desecrating my time
Need a memorable life
If I wanna get by, gotta find purpose in my life
No more desecrating my time

Oliver New - Critical

Oliver New