The expression has constantly reminded itself when one sees the great challenges we as human beings face, that we must find ways to coexist with animals, nature and other people in terms of space, resources, water and food.
It has also been about being able to find balance with family, friends and work, but perhaps above all in the relationship with oneself in the different roles, one has in life as a husband, father, professional and fellow human being.
It has become natural to write songs like the single Every Minute Every Hour which is about a spiritual awakening, a journey from darkness, destructiveness and desperation to consciousness, hope and light. After feeling lonely and unwanted in life, realize that you are part of something bigger, that you can make yourself available for love and meaningful existence and have a choice, to be able to go over from the shadow side of the street to the sunny side. Love songs to life in up-tempo guitar riff kick-ass suit!
Side by side with songs like Stand By You which is about the blessing of being able to share your life with someone who understands you, who knows your story and you feel trust and love for. When life is tough and night falls and your brain ghosts rattle with their chains, you can turn around in bed and catch your loved one's hand, listen to her breath, listen to her heartbeat and remind yourself that your fears will pass. You are not alone in navigating through the sometimes dark and stormy waters of life, but you have someone by your side who chooses to stay even though the wind is howling from time to time.
Other songs such as Hey Brother reflect some people's unscrupulous and seemingly reckless progress in their exploitation of other people, animals, and nature. Uses everything and everyone for their gain without thinking about, seeing, or caring about the consequences. But somewhere the demons are lurking...
Another example is End Of Days which is dedicated to the children. You see the different phases they go through insecurity, arrogance, love, joy and sorrow, loneliness and fellowship, delusion and togetherness. I recognize myself and want to be sure that they know that I am there for them no matter what, when or how. The song has a film epic feel that begins in the small, like a concentrated ray of light that is sent out like a beacon in the dark night, but the power and spectrum get bigger and bigger, the spectrum widens and finally, the whole sky lights up in an explosion of beautiful, crackling, warm colors.
One Last Time is a bittersweet farewell, a bow to the time that has passed and a look back and a reflection of what has been given to us. Nothing is constant, the world and our lives are like a river in constant motion and change. Everything we hold dear and want to last, we must in one way or another protect and actualize for it to be relevant in new times and under other circumstances. It does not have to be forever to be valuable.
One can make the necessary change, feel sincere gratitude for the time that has been, use the experience and place the rest like a beautiful painting on the stage of memories.
Love, friendship, democracy.
