09/04/2026
This song came to me a few days after my father passed in April. We had a complicated relationship. Over the last year, I helped him when he needed it. Doctor’s appointments, hospital stays, etc. It was tough, not just because of the awkward bodily issues that arise when someone falls apart, but because it was the most time I’d ever spent with him. I’m glad we had this time. It allowed us to understand each other a little better and accept each other in ways we had never done before. The line, “It’s Quiet Now,” refers to the voice in my head that needed his attention and approval. Now that he’s gone, I miss him, but I can’t deny that a certain weight has lifted.
I’d like to thank Peter Labberton for engineering and mixing this song in his studio, Amar Lal at Macro Sound for mastering this on such short notice, and you for listening.

❤️ Brian
