COVERS

PRELIMINARY LYRIC VIDEOS & TRACK INSIGHT

Track Insight #1: This song may be the most important song on the album. In 2015 I lost my dear friend, Zachary. Not only was he an incredible person, but he was also a huge supporter of my music, which at the time only consisted of making low-quality covers. When I lost him I had a hard time dealing with this grief and the only way I could express it was through music, thus leading me to write my first song ever, 3am Thoughts (formerly known as One Day, Three Autumns). The song explores the topic of missing a loved one, whether they are with us or not. I hope you enjoy. Zachary, I miss you more than I could ever say.

Track insight #2: This song is a silly, synth-pop love song and was written in 2015. Nothing complicated, no extra meanings, just a song about a 16 year old who had a crush on a guy who happened to smoke Lucky Strike cigarettes. This song sits well outside of my preferred genre of music, but it was a blast to record. The photo included was taken by me during a 2015 meteor shower in Malibu, CA in the company of said guy. Hope you enjoy a little different side of DOLLFINNY.

Track insight #3: End of You, Beginning of Me is a really vulnerable song. Giving yourself completely to someone who takes you for granted is difficult, especially in the initial break up. However, learning from these experiences is all you can ask for. In all my hurt and pain from relationships or otherwise I have found love and friendship within myself and I believe that’s the most important. You are ultimately all you have, so might as well have your own back. Written and recorded in 2016.

Track insight #4: Back in 2016, I sat down at my piano hoping to write a love song. I thought about my relationship at the time and struggled to find the words to express the way I felt, perhaps because in the long run I really didn’t feel that way. Eventually I give up and started to search through my photos for inspiration and saw pictures of my two little cats, Garfield and Mittens, who I rescued back in 2008. They were living back in Virginia while I was going to school in California and the pain of missing them was so great. The words of love and connection flowed from my mouth into my notebook, creating Kisses in the Morning. Regardless of whether you enjoy a good love song or some doo-wop, perhaps you’ll enjoy seeing some photos and videos of the cutest cats (in my eyes). As an update, Garfield and Mittens have been moved out to my apartment in California where they have lived happily and healthily for the last year and for the rest of their precious lives.

Track insight #5: Maybe is the last song on the album, written at the beginning of 2017, right before my 18th birthday. I am mostly going to leave the meaning open to the listener, as I didn’t even really have something specific in mind when I wrote it. This is the first song I ever wrote on the guitar, and was written during a time of confusion and boredom with what life was presenting me. I felt stuck and writing this was a way for me to get out of my daily rut and take a little time to focus on myself, my thoughts, and what lead me to that moment in time. It has been a pleasure sharing a little bit more of myself with you through my music, I hope you enjoy and stay tuned!