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STORY BEHIND THE SONG 3: TEAR STRIPES

Tear Stripes:

I wrote this one somewhere around 2019-2021 (??)

anyway,

Think an upbeat reggae-funk meets a dark, psychedelic fever dream.

It explores the juxtaposition of human technology and the 'natural' world.

the 'real' world, we often forget we’re part of.


Basically, it's a "hippie-ish" anthem for a fast-paced era,

tackling climate change and human connection without the lecture.

“It’s a fast, fast world, and with pride we’re wearing our tear stripes.


It’s a call for unity ("We all bleed red") and a reminder that we have to take care of our planet.

it’s a track of two halves: it kicks off with a sun-drenched, "bright" energy before plunging into a dark, heavy bridge. The 'dream' vs 'reality'. (see lyrics on spotify)


the cover art is a glitchy collage; a cheetah’s tear stripes meeting the digital blur of the modern world

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