This song is a poetic and powerful exploration of the human struggle to become a person of worth in a world full of challenges. It portrays life as a forge where individuals are shaped through trials, choices, and perseverance, ultimately creating a legacy of enduring value. The vivid imagery, coupled with the brooding and defiant musical tone, amplifies the message that the "weight of becoming" is both a burden and a gift—a process that defines a life worth living. The song inspires listeners to endure, to build, and to carve their own light from the ashes of hardship.

The Weight of Becoming

Winnipeg composer, retired from the farm, still chasing meaning in melody. My work lives where TV cues meet YouTube soundscapes, with a few albums in between. Built in Mixcraft Pro, fuelled by late-night coffee, stubborn curiosity, and a Stoic’s sense of timing. Also writing on politics, history, and philosophy, because sound isn’t my only instrument.

The Weight of Becoming

Wayne Mathison