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he album. I always envisioned it as the closer, and now, finally coming to fruition, the lyrics and vibe of the song have taken on a whole new and relatable narrative in a world, much different than it was initially created in. I guess you could say it’s “aged well” already. Andrew - This was the last song I recorded and I thought we should have two distinct parts. The first half is me trying to play with the idea of using fewer notes and just focusing on a vibe. For the second half of the song, I wanted to have a part like the second part in Cassandra Gemini (by the Mars Volta) when Jon Theodore is just flying on the hi-hat. My attempt is a pale shadow compared to his, but if I got any amount of that vibe I am happy with it. I was so happy to hear the melodic component Thomas and Tim had come up with for the second half because I love it when they try to do upbeat. The song ends on a tough, hopeful note, and going back to the time-skip narrative, one that has us realizing the strength that comes from our trials and using that to do better for ourselves and those around us. The album is an exercise in past and present and nostalgia and reality, and we hope that some of that comes through without lengthy explanations, but if lengthy explanations are needed, here they are!