Tonight I am releasing the music video for my latest single “Butterfly SeeSaw”. I don’t really like giving a full explanation of any of my songs, but with the our current world events, I feel this does speak to some of those fears. The imagery of a butterfly on a SeeSaw shows an unequal balance of power. I feel over time the heavier weight has gone further away from the people and towards a bloated faceless government. Either way, the ride’s not exactly fun and a kid’s not gonna want to ride the seesaw with just a butterfly on the other end. The video is meant to be somewhat reminiscent of a character from the future, sending us a message in our time, warning us to contemplate our current existence. giving a warning on what can happen if we don’t pay attention. The ending was meant to be jarring but I hope it is thought provoking. I feel we are all in some form or escapism these days, always looking at our devices and not paying attention to real life. Just look at a modern news feed today. Almost all of it is celebrity news…Nothing with any substance or value. It’s people who matter and the relationship with family and friends. Don’t be ruled by any politician. Live locally and be kind to your neighbors. You never know when you might need their help someday. As the song goes, “Rectify through those emerald hills, testify through your passion and skills, I told a lie, it was heavy to fill. Hold the line they are coming to kill…. translation… Enjoy nature, show your talents, be truthful to you and the people around you and stand your ground when you know it’s the right thing to do.
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