I found out today that the lead singer of my favourite band has passed.

I could go on forever about how much an impact this man has had on my life personally and musically, and he is a true inspiration. Though he battled with his own mental health issues, he was always up front and vocal about it in his songs and interviews, and I believe he has saved many people due to this selflessness, myself included.

This is my own personal thank you to Scott. You will live on forever within your fantastic songs and the messages you have given to the world, and its a real shame that we have lost a great hero too soon.

I could have spent a while trying to achieve the 'perfect take' of this song, but I felt that this one take version was more raw.. more Scott.

Rest in peace buddy, I'll have a Jameson and ginger beer on you x

~

Lyrics:
crack the shutters
let the light flow in today
let it consume the darkness
that hides inside your brain
you were a guiding light for me
that radiates
when i step into the blackness
i know you’ll keep me safe.

you’re telling secrets
but you can’t keep them 
from yourself
all the answers
and second chances
are on your shelf
you’re shadow boxing
while you’re locked in
a mirrored room
you planted seeds but
you’re not around now
to watch them bloom.

release the pain 
that you've held onto oh so tight
but letting go and moving on
was your choice to decide
you stretched your wings and sang your songs
and now you are in flight
flying circles in the highlands
like the lapwing, black and white.

you fought it bravely
and you have saved me
and many more
you showed your sorrow
about tomorrow
now it’s no more
your timeless guidance
now there is silence
in your place
you searched so deeply
and now you’re finding
your own grace

crack the shutters
let the light flow in today
let it consume the darkness
that hides inside your brain
you were a guiding light for me
that radiates
when i step into the blackness
i know you’ll keep me safe.

demos

Dear Scott

rough demo of new song.

Lyrics:

i know we only just met yesterday but I’m so close
I’m standing in the rain here with no coat
im picking up matchsticks with my toes
just don’t leave now, please don’t go

(please don’t please don’t go x2)

when you stumbled through my path i hit the floor
you opened up my eyes, made me want more
but while i’m scrambling on the ground you’re at the door
but please don’t leave unless you’re sure

(please don’t please don’t go x2)
please don't, please dont...

Before you walk away for good
Come and meet me where I’m stood
Tell me if this isn’t real
You can’t imagine how i feel

Please don’t, no please don’t go....

Please Don't Go

Please Dont Go

Just a rough one take version of Bon Iver's beautiful 'For Emma, Forever Ago'. Hopefully more on the way. x

For Emma, Forever Ago

New song.

Lyrics:
Scratching at the walls
Fingers wearing down
I hope tomorrow gets much better
My blood stained walls a mess
Its been like that for so long
But screaming doesn’t clean it
And I don’t want to go outside
Haven’t showered forever
I cant pull myself together
Ive turned into a puddle
Worthless on the floor
Tell your dog don’t drink it.
/
like an anchor with a severed chain I sink
to the bottom of the creases in my clothes
and all is dark
all is safe
alone
/
recently im trying
to change my luck somehow
the casino always wins
im sick and tired of losing
playing a game I didn’t start
I want to put in on the shelf
Emotionally exhausted
Stomach cramping up inside
Its not the life I planned
I think I need to open up
I need to forgive myself
I’ll start again tomorrow
/
Like a moth towards a fiery death I fly
In my mind
Self-destruct. The only button I can find
Its an uphill climb
I’ve lost again
Just falling more behind
//
Im swimming up a waterfall to reach the clearer water
But the effort feels like torture
Building myself up to fall, as the queue is getting shorter
I’m a lamb going to slaughter
//
it rained again today
so I  stood outside and let it pour
but I didn’t wash away.

JOECOOPER

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