"Fear of Failure" captures the paralyzing grip of self-doubt and stagnation, addressing the internal battle between comfort and the courage to embrace change. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the mental toll caused by staying in a safe but unfulfilling place, juxtaposed with the longing to break free and pursue dreams. The repetition of "fighting for air" reflects the suffocating nature of fear, while the song’s turning point—stepping through the open door—symbolizes liberation and the exhilarating yet daunting embrace of the unknown. With its raw emotional core and uplifting conclusion, the track inspires listeners to confront their fears and take risks, reminding them that growth often requires letting go of what feels safe.

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There’s open doors
But never leaving
Years spent chasing
What we don’t believe

Afraid to start again
To let it all go
Fear of losing the comfort
Of what we think we know
What we think we know

Yet nothing changes
When we stay
Depression sets in
Our minds decay

Wrought with tension
Sense of despair
Hearts are pounding
We are fighting for air
We’re fighting for air

Fighting for air

We hold these dreams
But we keep them small
Afraid that trying
Just might end it all

Afraid that trying
Just might end it all

Take a step through that open door
Feel that sudden rush into the unknown

Shed our fear of failure
Shed our fear of failure
Shed our fear of failure
Shed our fear of failure

Volume Two

Fear of Failure

Ongoing, personal music project created, recorded, and mixed in a humble home studio. 

"The God Gene" is a concept centered on humanity's connection (or lack thereof) physically and spiritually (though not necessarily religiously). 

Think of "God" in the sense of an unexplainable metaphysical force that connects us to everything within existence (whether we are aware of it or not). 

Think of "Gene" as the physical boundaries we find ourselves within, during this particular existence, at this specific time. 

"The God Gene" can also symbolize the confusing (and often violent) existential crisis we collectively find ourselves in.

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