Inspired by the late 80s UK house and rave scene and pop producers Stock, Aitken and Waterman, Hold Me - the Summer of Love '88 Remix is designed to be played loud on a road trip or in a club.  Remixed by Spiros Maus.

Hold Me - (Summer of Love '88 Remix)

A cover of George Ezra's Hold My Girl (changed to boy).

Hold My (Girl) Boy - (Cover)

Why Do It Alone celebrates life and companionship.  It celebrates trying new things and being adventurous but instead of doing it alone, the song celebrates doing it with someone special.  Uplifting lyrics and a catchy melody set to an instrumental of ukuleles, claps, cajons, acoustic guitars and lush harmonies.

Why Do It Alone

After a few relationships who were all cheaters, I feel pretty jaded by love. I remember that way I was at 21. Innocent, naive and so open for love and adventure. Now, with experience, I'm too cautious, too scared to fall, too bitter. While I'm protecting myself now, I miss the person I was at 21. This track is about this - wanting to see the world the same I did when I was 21. When my heart and eyes were open wide. When I saw the good in everyone.

Lyrics:

I used to think that everyone was faithful
It's funny what the innocent believe
At 21 I fell in love so easily
It’s easier to love fall when you’re naive

Like swimming in the ocean, never wary
Unaware of what lives underneath
Everyday was a never ending summer
of hanging with my mates up on the heath

But then I met you, and everything went grey
Now the city smoke is covering the sun
And Iet, you, make a fool of me
Now I never ever give my love to anyone
To anyone

I wish that I
Could see the world like I did at 21
When both my heart and eyes, were open wide
When I saw the good in everyone
The good in everyone

Now that I am putting pen to paper
Every page is full of question marks
Like why the hell didn't anyone anybody warn me
When you fall in love you're swimming with the sharks

And I get, overwhelmed with fear sometimes
That I'll never ever be the boy I was
But I guess, everybody grows with time
But the bitterness is stopping me from feeling young
I want to feel young

I wish that I
Could see the world like I did at 21
When both my heart and eyes were open wide
When I saw the good in everyone
The good in everyone

Now that I'm reflecting on my story
How friends and lovers come and go like ghosts
Of all the people that I've had around me
The younger me is who I miss the most

I wish that I 
could see the world like I did at 21
When both my heart and eyes, were open wide
When I saw the good in everyone

I wish that I could see the world like I did at 21
Cos I’m missing those times
When I saw the good in everyone
Back when I was young

I Used To Think That Everyone Was Faithful

A song written as a reminder to myself that I'm lucky to be living the life I live and I have the right to share my story: 

Lyrics:

Verse:
There's now a better chance for us
A better time and place for us
A focus on equality, individuality
Where bigotry's left at the door
The haters are the ones who lose the war
No more, Living in secrecy, I own my sexuality 

Chorus:
Nobody's indestructible
But I feel so invincible
Running t'ward the man I'm meant to be
More comfortable in my own skin
Burying the shame within
Living life the way that I design
What a time to be alive

Verse:
It's easy to forget
The life our predecessors lived
Ostracised by everyone
Fearing death when they were young
With science and technology
You live a normal life with HIV
Just look at how far we've come
We're not a threat to anyone

Chorus:
We're not indestructible
But I feel so unstoppable
Living life the fullest it can be
Not crippled by experience
Or worrying what others think
I'm finally taking back the life that's mine
What a time to be alive

Instrumental 

Chorus:
Nobody's indestructible
But I feel so invincible
Living life with no apology
So comfortable in my own skin
I’ve buried all the shame and sin
Living life that way that I decide
What a time to be alive

What A Time To Be Alive - Damien Jones

Thursday 12th October, 2023 sees the release of Damien’s seventh single ‘Lifelong Disease’.  The lyrics of the song are open to the listener’s interpretation, however it is about the destructive remnants of infidelity and of a relationship.  The lyrics are raw and honest and are set to fast paced drums, synths and guitars with resolve in a call and response ending. Lifelong Disease hits hard and is Damien’s most personal work to date.

Lifelong Disease

Lyrics:

Don't you hide yourself away
I'm not playing hide and seek
If I’m supposed to be your mate
Why hide yourself from me? 

How your shoulder must be sore
When you carry all that weight
So leave your luggage at the door
Free yourself from all the ache

I wanna be your sunshine
Be your lifeline
Be your safety wire
I'll be here
Always

Nobody else is gonna fix you
You've gotta learn to fix yourself
But I'll be close enough to guide you
When you need a little help

I wanna be your sunshine
Be your lifeline
Be your safety wire
I'll be here
Always

The weatherman can't stop the clouds
When they're up there laughing down
But you can turn yourself around
I believe in you.... 

Let me be your sunshine
Be your lifeline
Be your safety wire
I’ll be here

Always
Always
Always

Always

Song summary: 

What A Time To Be Alive is a celebration of life, of LGBTQIA+ pride and a song that was written in response to the AIDS epidemic after watching the TV series ‘It’s A Sin’. The lyrics are written from a 2023 perspective where diversity and sexuality are more celebrated and many more freedoms are enjoyed.  The song acknowledges how far we’ve come with medical research and how those living with HIV (and who are lucky to have access to medication) are no longer in danger of dying young or passing the virus on.  The song is one of gratitude and a chance to inspire and educate others around HIV awareness and Pride. It’s a positive and celebratory song that looks back in time but is contrasted against just how lucky LGBTQIA+ people and those with HIV are in 2023.

Lyrics are:

There's now a better chance for us
A better time and place for us
A focus on equality, individuality
Where bigotry's left at the door
The haters are the ones who lose the war
No more, Living in secrecy, I own my sexuality 

Nobody's indestructible
But I feel so invincible
Running t'ward the man I'm meant to be
More comfortable in my own skin
Burying the shame within
Living life the way that I design
What a time to be alive

It's easy to forget
The life our predecessors lived
Ostracised by everyone
Fearing death when they were young
With science and technology
You live a normal life with HIV
Just look! at how far we've come
We're not a threat to anyone

We're not indestructible
But I feel so unstoppable
Living life the fullest it can be
Not crippled by experience
Or worrying what others think
I'm finally taking back the life that's mine
What a time to be alive

Nobody's indestructible
But I feel so invincible
Living life with no apology
So comfortable in my own skin
I’ve buried all the shame and sin
Living life that way that I decide

What a time to be alive
What a time to be alive
What a time to be alive

What A Time To Be Alive

My new track Better With You, out 21.3.24

A song written after several rebounds and learning to navigate the online dating world but deep down, wanting the ex back!

Lyrics: 

Another night another stranger
Another number on my phone
Another pint to try to get you off my mind
Another swipe, another yes, another no

And I try to replace you and noone comes close
On Fridays and Sundays I miss you the most
The take outs, the movies, the coffee in bed
I can't wait for Mondays to come

Haven't you changed your mind?
Haven't you thought it through?
We're stronger together
And I'm better with you

Tell me, tell me how it got to this
I was the current and the flow
Not the kind of guy for relationships
Now I'm in pieces, oh I'm in pieces

And I try to replace you and noone comes close
On Fridays and Sundays I miss you the most
The take outs, the movies, the coffee in bed
I can't wait for Mondays to come

Haven't you changed your mind?
Haven't you thought it through?
We're stronger together
And I'm better with you
I'm better with you

Think it over, think it over
If this heart's still beating
Then it's beating for you

Haven't you changed your mind?
Haven't you thought it through?
We're stronger together
And I'm better with you
I'm better with you

Couldn't we press rewind?
Couldn't I convince you?
We're stronger together
And I'm better with you
I'm better with you

Better With You

Damien Jones' debut single called 'Hold Me' is a strong entrance into the pop world with its catchy and memorable melodies and hooks.  The track is made for the radio or a summer road trip with the windows down and the sun blazing.  Hold Me is designed to be played loud with its perfect blend of pop electronic and acoustic elements. 

Hold Me tells the story of a frustrating relationship where the singer is demanding to be held by his lover and is delivered with a strong vocal performance.

Out on all platforms on 17.06.21

Hold Me

Australian singer-songwriter based in London, UK.

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