Written, Produced, and Arranged by Alec Ferris
Cello Performance by Mikala Sanchez
(Lyrics below opening letter)

When the project "When Summer Comes" was released in 2019, the next chapter didn't seem so far away. The EP dropped, and life started to move fast up until 2020. Like everyone else, plans to perform and promote were put on hold.

I could have released more music, but I didn't...

Perfection plagued my thoughts with anything that I wrote. I relied heavily on outside circumstances to push forward, yet the power was always in my hands. This song was originally recorded in 2022, and knew its time would come when a new body of work was forming. 

This is a letter that's been held close for too long. I hope it will suffice.

Enjoy the Album.
-AF

Lyrics:
We began in summer shade
Glassy haze, I know I'm late
I've been here, only wandering
I lost my step, and I fell short
and so close to shore

Holding to the promises I've made
Take my word 
For I can be replaced

See the wounds
are they real?
I ask myself
Yet I’m not sure
and there could be more

(More than one could bare)
(Coming up for air)
(There’s no room back there)

So I’ll lead you through
Are you ready?
Take what I’ve found and off you go
On your own

Please forgive me
if I seem afraid
Fear has nowhere else
with me to stay
Take my hand 
so we wont go astray

Now it’s time for us
to leave the shade

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The Joy in the Sorrow

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Sorry For Your Loss

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Fly on the Wall

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Alone With You

Dead Like My Heart

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LYRICS:
Everything means everything
or nothing means nothing
So why hide your expletives under your breath
Cause all you ever wanna do is
take all my clothes off
So you can show me
there’s no reason to be upset

You could convince me to
tie my hair back
relive the years I’ve left behind
You could convince me to
stay up all night with you
while you leave me
underdressed and out of time

Underdressed and out of time
Take me to the fucking roof
Made it
Give me just a little truth
Leave me
Underdressed and out of time
Take me to a different view
Change it
All I ever wanna do is
Stay here

Everything means everything
and nothing is numbing
Can’t avoid the consequence
so don’t get upset
Cause all you ever wanna do
is take all my clothes off
Watch me make you promises
I can regret

You could convince me to
tie my hair back
relive the years I’ve left behind
You could convince me to
stay up all night with you
while you leave me
underdressed and out of time

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The 4th track off the EP "When Summer Comes": https://soundcloud.com/alecferris/sets/when-summer-comes

Produced by @boybanks and myself. Available on all platforms.

 It takes time to move on.

A process that will never be perfected or reduced to science.

Whether we learn to accept it or not, the passage of time brings a new setting and perspective. 

When we find ourselves at a breaking point. Tracing back each step taken to get to where we are. It's easy to cling to the past and imagine what may have been. Yet, a force inside commands us to press on, even after our most challenging moments. To bend and twist the boundaries we set for ourselves.

Like a ray of warm sunlight that defies a cloud filled sky, this song gives me the triumphant feeling of hope. The bittersweet emotion of letting something go knowing it’s for the best. No matter what life throws at us from here on out, we’ll find the strength to survive and press on. 


I don't know where you’ve gone
I didn't even notice it
I didn't even notice it
I don’t want to waste my lungs
Breathing in your heart of gold
Breathing in your heart

So make it last
Take my time
Before I fall before your graces darling
Before I fall before your grace
I know

I don't wanna fall for you
I will never bow down
I will never fall to you
I will never
I will never

I just need to buy some time
Before I feel myself again
Before I feel myself again

I don't want this any other way
Don't want it any other way
Can you read my mind
Can you read my mind

I don't wanna wait too long

Wait too long
Too long
Too long

I don't know where you've gone
I didn't even notice it
I didn’t even notice it
I don’t want to wait to long
I didn't even notice it
I didn’t even know

I don't wanna wait too long

When Summer Comes

Didn't Even Notice

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Navigating the complexities of relationships, especially when deep hurt is involved, touches on several important human experiences.

 * Acknowledging Different Processing Styles: You mentioned, "we process it differently... It's been our whole relationship really." This is a fundamental aspect of human interaction. People metabolize grief, hurt, anger, and confusion at different paces and through different means. Some need quiet reflection, others need vocal processing; some express emotions outwardly, others internalize them. Recognizing this inherent difference isn't just about tolerance; it's about understanding that your partner's way of coping isn't necessarily a reflection on you or the relationship's value, but rather their individual mechanism. Acknowledging this explicitly, as you have, can be a step towards bridging the gap that these differences can create, reducing misunderstandings where one person might feel abandoned, rushed, or overwhelmed by the other's process.

 * The Courage of Vulnerability and Owning the Past: Your apology – "Im sorry that I don't know how How much pain youve had to put up with and Im sorry I used to hide my heart and live a lie just to get by" – coupled with "Thats not me anymore," speaks volumes about vulnerability and growth. It takes significant strength to look back at your own coping mechanisms, especially those developed for self-protection ('hiding my heart', 'living a lie'), recognize how they might have impacted someone else, and own that without making excuses. This kind of self-awareness and admission is often born from painful experiences but is crucial for building more authentic connections moving forward. It signals a commitment to relating from a place of truth, even when it's uncomfortable.

 * The Role of Empathy and Apology in Healing: Your words express empathy – the attempt to understand and share the feelings of another, even acknowledging the limits of your understanding ("I don't know how How much pain youve had to put up with"). A sincere apology that acknowledges specific impacts can be profoundly healing. It validates the other person's experience and pain, demonstrating that you see them and recognize their reality. It's less about assigning blame and more about taking responsibility for one's role in the dynamic, which can help rebuild bridges of trust that may have been damaged.

 * The Necessity of Time and Space: Your advice, "Take time and process your feelings," is often essential when emotions run high. Intense feelings can cloud judgment and lead to reactive communication that causes more harm. Allowing time and space isn't about avoiding the issue, but rather about allowing the initial intensity to subside so that both individuals can approach the situation with greater clarity and emotional regulation. It respects individual needs for reflection and prevents forcing resolutions before people are ready, which rarely leads to genuine understanding.

 * Hope and Relief: Mentioning "Thankfully it didn't happen the way you thought it did" introduces an element of relief. Sometimes, the anticipation or interpretation of events can be more painful than the reality. Acknowledging this shared relief can be a small, positive point of connection amidst the pain, a reminder that not all fears materialized.
In essence, your message touches on the difficult, ongoing work of relationships: navigating individual differences, healing past wounds, communicating vulnerably, taking responsibility, and allowing space for processing. It's a journey that requires immense courage, empathy, and self-awareness from everyone involved.




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