Slowdown: This was recorded in the first take. We tried a couple after to see if we could get something better but there was sincerity that could not be replicated. Recording can quickly become artificial as you try to capture and create what comes natural.

The first take had it because I didn't think we were going to get it, so I was relaxed. I am glad it worked. All good will cause pain. The best thing in your life will hurt you because it means that much. Even if you are changing something in your life for the better, there is still some tearing that will occur and sometimes we are not ready for it. When it happened to me all I could say was slowdown. This one is personal.

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