In a world that often feels rushed and disposable, I’d like to slow everyone down with a soulful and melodic reminder of what it means to truly long for someone. My latest music video, “We Are Meant To Be,” was made for the Bonus Alternate Version, available as Track 14 on my fifth full-length album, “Volume Five (Goodbye)”. It is not just another love song—it’s a heartfelt reckoning with time, distance, and the kind of connection that refuses to fade, no matter how many years go by.
A Story Sung, Not Just Told
“We Are Meant To Be” is a soft, melancholic heartfelt ballad, that is a soft hymn, layered with ambient textures and subtle acoustic instrumentation that lets the lyrics breathe.
“I missed you a lot if you only knew, / and for a while I felt this way…”
These opening lines pull listeners into a personal space—intimate, confessional, and deeply emotional.
Themes of Timeless Connection
At the heart of “We Are Meant To Be” is the idea that some bonds aren’t broken by time or circumstance. The lyrics unfold like a journal entry from someone who tried to move on but couldn’t outrun their heart. It speaks to anyone who has ever waited, hoped, or believed in something greater than coincidence.
“I would try to think of something new,
but those thoughts just wouldn’t stay.
The mind would often return to you;
What reason for it to be this way?“
The repetition of thought, the inability to forget—it’s all there, beautifully distilled into lyrical form. There’s no forced drama or overproduction. Just vulnerability, clarity, and a quietly aching hope.
Growth in Craft
I hope that with the release of this music video, that I’m able show how much my music and poetry have continued to evolve. Where earlier projects leaned heavily into minimalism and raw emotion, “We Are Meant To Be” strikes a new balance between lyrical poetry and songcraft. The production remains understated—I’m not in this to chase trends or over-polish—but to provide more of what I love in the sense of musicality here than ever before. I hope that after you give this track a listen, that you’ll be convinced that the melody carries a lingering sadness that feels earned, not manufactured.
A Song for the Undeniable
“We Are Meant To Be” is for anyone who’s ever whispered “what if?” into the dark. It’s for the romantics who believe timing isn’t everything—and for the brokenhearted who still hope for healing. In just a few verses, I hope that I’m able to capture the ache of unfinished love and the beauty of holding onto a feeling that won’t let go.
If you’ve followed his journey through albums like I Miss You (Reimagined) and Goodbye, this song feels like a continuation—less about goodbye, and more about believing in a future that hasn’t arrived yet.
Stream “We Are Meant To Be” on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music Unlimmited and other major streaming platforms now.
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