CMAT, ‘Running/Planning’

Fans of Ciara Mary Alice Thompson will be grinning like Cheshire cats this week, with the songwriter announcing a 3Arena headliner and her third studio album EURO-COUNTRY. The first taste from the LP,  ‘Running Planning’, was also released into the universe this week.

The new track is a banger with pounding hip-hop drums and her trademark country twang, while the lyrics take a look at the hard-wired expectations placed on women.

"Running/Planning’ is about having to chase your own tail to be good enough to exist,” CMAT says. “It’s an abstracted view of societal pressure on women - specifically through a relationship lens: You start dating someone, you get engaged, you get married, you have kids etc etc etc… everything has to follow this linear pattern. (That’s the reason for the repetitive chorus!).

“And the minute you don’t follow that path, your mam starts giving out to you. That narrow path that everyone is supposed to be on… the minute you get outside of that, it gets incredibly stressful. And I don’t know anyone who is like, ‘Yeah, love this!"

Red Stamp ,’Dancing With My Baby

A new collaborative project of Dubliner Aoife Nessa Frances, Catalonian Núria Graham and Brendan Doherty, Red Stamp’s debut single (released via Primavera Labels, the record label of Barcelona's Primavera Sound music festival) is a chilled out affair, with a latin-inspired groove, layered harmonies and warm instrumentation.

The trio first met in Austin, Texas, in 2023, instantly connecting over a shared love of melody and rhythm. A reunion in Rotterdam led Aoife and Núria - both longtime admirers of each other’s work - to start writing together. With the addition of Brendan, the project took shape.

 

Lucy Dacus and Hozier, ‘Bullseye’

Acclaimed American songwriter and Boygenius stalwart Lucy Dacus has shared a special video performance of her track ‘Bullseye’, originally recorded with recently announced Electric Picnic 2025 headliner Hozier for her recent album Forever Is A Feeling. The pair have teamed up once more, this time in the ornate surroundings of the National Gallery in Dublin, to deliver a booming rendition of this wistful and mature breakup song for Other Voices.

 

Tomike and Silva Bumpa, ‘Runnin’

Dublin-raised songwriter and singer Tomike joins forces with Sheffield disc jockey Silva Bumpa for a pulsating, club-destined bop. The fast-paced beat is befitting of the song's title, while Tomike oozes attitude on the effortlessly cool vocal.

Taking plenty of inspiration from jazz singers, the now London-based artist has always been comfortable trying her hand at a variety of genres. Her recent activity signals a shift towards dance, with her 2024 collab with Irish duo Obskür, ‘I’ve Arrived’, sitting at a cool 20+ million streams.

 

 

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Moncrieff, ‘Shangri-La’

Waterfords’ own powerhouse singer Moncrieff’s new single is the latest to be taken from his debut album Maybe It’s Fine, due to hit shelves and streaming platforms on May 9.

‘Shangri-La’ is a Harry styles-infused, uplifting burst of sun-kissed pop, brimming with bright synths and refreshingly carefree lyrics.

“It’s one of the few songs on the album that isn’t purely narrative-based. There is a story, but it’s more of a feeling. And the feeling is being intoxicated,” says Moncrieff.

“It’s about two people becoming so recklessly infatuated with each other that in the moment, it feels like they’re on drugs. I was seeing this person, and I knew deep down that it was never going to end well but it was just so much fun being with them.”

Kendal Moody, ‘Troubled Heart’

Co. Wicklow-native singer-songwriter Kendal Moody has released ‘Troubled Heart,’ the first single from her upcoming debut EP Kay Valerie.

‘Troubled Heart’ is a pop-folk, elegant ballad about realising the depth of what we feel for someone. The jazzy harmony and the way the strings and piano interact with Moody’s heartfelt voice are reminiscent of Nina Simone’s ‘Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood.’

“What inspired 'Troubled Heart' was falling deeply for someone for the first time and knowing this person and feeling was different", said Kendal. “It’s that exact moment of recognition when the connection shifts from fleeting to life-altering.”

DUMB POSH HIPPIES, ‘Parasitus Socialitus’

Rising Irish psych-punk trio DUMB POSH HIPPIES have released their new single, ‘Parasitus Socialitus.’

After a high-paced punk-rock beginning with copious amounts of distortion, the song goes into a jazz and psychedelic breakdown featuring a swing rhythm, slightly out-of-sync vocals and echoed guitars that sound like they belong in a contemporary version of Tommy James and The Shondells’ ‘Crimson and Clover.’ The instrumental break then crescendoes until it reaches a high-octane, screamed climax.

"The bones of the single is mainly based on two chords,” said lead vocalist & guitarist Ciarán Fitz. “I came with the song to the lads, with the riff and the lyrics fully done, and it developed to become another straight punker. But in the rehearsal room, the jazz-influenced breakdown happened spontaneously, giving it a bit of a different edge. The lyrics are also pretty on the nose. We've all heard of a love letter, but the song is a bit of a hate letter, to the parasitic scenesters from past lives."

Emma Noodles, ‘Forever’

Kildare-based artist Emma Noodles returns with her first single of the year ‘Forever,’ a ballad “about the kind of love that makes you want to stop searching and settle down.”

Emma’s cinematic track blends the classic sounds of acoustic guitars, piano and drums with some contemporary-sounding synthesisers and electric guitars.

'Forever''s beautiful bridge could be part of Olivia Rodrigo’s GUTS, with its hushed, stacked vocals, and its acoustic guitar taking centre stage.

“This song is about my first experience of love” said Emma. “It’s about that feeling of knowing, right away, that you don’t want to go back to life before this person. In the chorus, I sing: ‘If you take my hand, I could show you land that you’ve never seen before,’ because when you love someone that much, you want to bring them to the places that shaped you, let them be part of your world.”

 

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Daithí, ‘Ferry2Aran’

Co. Clare-based producer and composer Daithí has released ‘Ferry2Aran,’ the second single from his upcoming album, set for release on September 26, 2025.

Raffaella Carrá-style Italo disco meets Daft Punk-esque synths and funky guitar riffs in this atmospheric track inspired by sea travelling, which is bound to transport you to the seaside.

“‘Ferry2Aran’ is inspired by three distinct journeys I’ve taken in recent years,” said Daithí: “a playful pirate-ship cruise across Japan’s Lake Ashi in Hakone’s mist-shrouded mountains, an unexpected inflatable bouncy castle floating on a lake near Les Bariousses in Treignac, France, and the blustery sea foam of the ferry crossing from Doolin to Inis Mór—just a short hop from my current home. It's an ode to the transformative power of travel.”

Cloakroom Q., ‘Tune You Have To Dance To’

Alt-rockers Cloakroom Q.’s ‘Tune You Have To Dance To’ is the title track to their just released sophomore album.

The song alternates between lithe, upbeat indie-rock and moments of ‘70s hard-rock dissonance, gaining in strength until climaxing in a distorted guitar riff outro.

‘Tune You Have To Dance To’ takes its name from a phrase said by vocalist and guitarist Jared Green, about the moments when expectations force you to do something you do not want to. Around the time of writing, the band say “they were all struggling in different ways and it seemed fitting to utter the phrase and keep blasting on.”

Robert Grace, 'breakdown'

Graiguenamanagh-born pop artist Robert Grace's latest single 'breakdown' is a dance-pop/EDM track reminiscent of Jonas Blue and ZAYN. Grace manages to keep the energy high at all times with a slick production, syncopated rhythm, and infectious melodies.

"This song is based around what it feels like to have a panic attack," said Robert. "Trying to work on yourself to get better but every time you take a step forward, you end up taking two steps back!"

Ways of Seeing, 'Idolise'

Cork alt-rock four-piece Ways of Seeing have shared a new single 'Idolise,' from their upcoming sophomore album, The Inheritance of Fear.

Atmospheric yet buoyant, the track displays the band’s blend of shoegaze and alt-rock elements as James O’Donnell’s deep vocals, reminiscent of Fontaines D.C.’s Grian Chatten, tread upon dreamy, reverb-heavy electric guitars.

"This song explores the dangers of idolisation in a relationship or any other realm of society for that matter," said the band. "It has the potential to lead to a loss of identity, a power imbalance and the hindrance of growth. Putting anyone on a pedestal means there is a good chance that you might miss the red flags attached which can lead to an unravelling into chaos and destruction. Sometimes only seeing the good in something or someone can tear you apart more than acknowledging and tackling the messy parts of life."

Tara Devi, ‘Hi There Handsome’

Dublin-based R&B / Soul artist Tara Devi is back to the music scene after a year and a half of hiatus with her new single ‘Hi There Handsome’, a transporting tune of lazy, summery rhythms and sultry, honey-rich vocals, slowly building in intensity through added bass lines and gentle percussions. Commenting on the track on Instagram, Devi said: “This one is a love song that I wrote in 2021, so imagine how long I’ve been holding onto this?”

 

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Maria Somerville, ‘Stonefly’

The second release off of Maria Sommerville’s upcoming record Luster, ‘Stonefly’ is an absolute dream of a track, where the artist’s signature silky vocal performance meets hypnotising, hazy instrumentation, giving the single a shoegazy, hauntingly tranquil quality that makes it incredibly addictive.

Touzai, ‘Tiger Song’

A soft and transporting, exploring themes of identity and belonging, Touzai’s new track ‘Tiger Song’ discusses the musician’s relationship with his Asian-Irish upbringing. The opening line, “Back to when the tiger used to smoke,” comes from a Korean expression meaning “Once upon a time.”

“But for those born and raised feeling different from those around them, life doesn’t always feel like a fairytale,” Touzai comments. “Growing up in my hometown, I was seen as a foreigner—despite never having lived anywhere else. When asked, ‘Where are you really from? No... but where are you really, reallyfrom?’—what is a child supposed to say?”

Unique Freaks, ‘Becoming Me, Becoming You!’

Dublin garage psych duo Unique Freaks explore self-actulization with their new single, ‘Becoming Me, Becoming You!’ The introspective track kicks off with a bright guitar and punchy drums, eventually delving into a sea of heavy bass.

"I was struggling with who I was as a person, for the past 10 years (since dropping out of school at 17),” said vocalist Darragh Hansard. “I had found myself in a cycle of working crap jobs for a few months at a time, then leaving and getting stoned for months. It made me think about all the things I had hoped for as a 17 year old, but feeling like very little has changed since then.”

“This song is for us and everyone who wants to be the best versions of themselves,” he added.

boyfrens, ‘Ringsend’

A bubbly, sentimental club-pop cut, boyfrens’ new single ‘Ringsend’ marks the first release form the artist’s debut album, set to come out on April 24. With twinkling synths and deeply infectious rhythms, the tune manages to be both emotional and incredibly catchy – a dance tune layered with 80s flavours and a carefully crafted production.

“'Ringsend' is a track I’ve had kicking about in different states for a year or so,” Jack Heavy, aka boyfrens, explains. “I wrote it about the early stages of a romantic relationship, where I’m trying to play it cool and aloof but struggle to hide my feelings and want for connection - and can’t stop listening to their voice messages.”

Aoife Bridget, 'The Song You Told Me Not To Write’

Aoife Bridget today releases her new single ‘The Song You Told Me Not To Write’, a poignant tune richly layered with powerful and soulful vocals, accompanied by glistening piano chords and vulnerable guitar lines.

A deeply personal reflection of the artist’s vulnerability, Aoife comments on the track by saying that “Being young and in love in this generation can be really scary, and this song is a clear example of how, sometimes, things just don’t work out. - and the title is a clear example of why you shouldn’t piss off a songwriter!”

James Vincent McMorrow, ‘Cowboys of Los’

With the dreamy and soulful quality of its sound, James Vincent McMorrow’s new single ‘Cowboys of Los’ marks the artist’s first release of 2025 and transports the listener through soothing soundscapes and gentle productions, making for a track that is both poignant and incredibly warm.

Rebūke & Karin Park, ‘Teardrops’

As emotional as it is rousing, Irish dance maestro Rebūke’s latest collaboration with Karin Park ‘Teardrops’ is filled with heavy bass lines, breathtakingly fast rythms and glistening synths, making for the perfect accompaniment to a vocal performance that is both ethereal and gut-wrenching.

49th & Main, ‘Mr Rain’

Filled with euphoric production and introspective rhythms, 49th & Main’s new track ‘Mr Rain’ is a snapshot of what makes the duo unique - a fusion of past and present, tradition and reinvention. "This song has been through it over the years!” 49th & Main’s Paddy says. “My Dad had been at me to take one of his songs he wrote 36 years ago and let me and Ben do what we do. The first 4 lines are 36 years old and the rest I thought didn’t feel like I could relate so I started from there. It feels like a song about regret but in a fun bouncy way."

Torpey, ‘Only The Good Die Young’

With inspiration from Oasis, Arctic Monkeys and Bob Dylan, Torpey blends folk music with rock and pop. His new single ‘Only The Good Die Young’ is anthemic and upbeat, marking the first single off his upcoming EP.

"I like to think of ‘Only The Good Die Young’ as falling into the camp of ‘optimistic nihilism,’” he said. “It’s a song that is lyrically about feeling nihilistic about the state of the world but with music that uplifts and offers catharsis to that feeling.”

Lemoncello, ‘Breathless’

Sometimes the best crossovers in life are the ones you never even dreamed would come true.

Proving that rule this week are Irish folk darlings Lemoncello who have unveiled a cover of The Corrs’ ‘Breathless’.

In a stripped-down rendition of the beloved track, Laura Quirke and Claire Kinsella’s mesmeric harmonies beget an airy, ethereal quality, pedalled by a cello drone backing.

Taylor D, ‘Born To Love You’

Taylor D delivered a new pop-rock anthem with her single ‘Born To Love You.’ The guitar-driven song pairs expertly with her angsty vocal performance and direct lyricism.

“I wrote Born To Love You from a place of embracing the strength of love,” she said. “It’s about surrendering to that feeling and realizing that, sometimes, love is a force that you can’t deny. I wanted to create something that could make people feel empowered and alive.”

Fans can catch Taylor D live at Whelan’s on April 30.

Paddy Mulcahy, ‘Hard Core Of Beauty’

Irish electronic maestro Paddy Mulcahy has unleashed his pummelling new single ‘Hard Core of Beauty’.

The eight-and-a-half minute opus is a tour de force of electro sonics. Driving a delicate balance of atmospheric ambience, the track seamlessly shifts into a throbbing synth pulse that is sure to leave the head banging. Crafted on the Buchla modular synthesiser, ‘Hard Core of Beauty’ speaks to the artist’s knack for improvisation, as he says: “because of the nature of those instruments, there’s no way I’ll make those sounds ever again”.

Audrey Bridgeman, ‘Climate Change’

Starting off with a killer guitar, Audrey Bridgeman’s ‘Climate Change’ addresses the crisis of global warming and environmental destruction. Her voice, powerful and impassioned, dances over unrelenting drums and a groovy bass.

The protest song also features a full percussion section, including the pandeiro, bongo and shakers. With inspiration from Afro-Cuban and South American rhythms, Bridgeman’s new track reminds listeners to reflect on the health of our planet.

Zoé Basha, ‘Gamble’

Dublin-based, French-American songsmith Zoé Basha continues to strike while the iron’s hot with her latest single, ‘Gamble’, taken from her upcoming debut album of the same name.

The track is an undeniable earworm, boasting a bluegrass soundscape replete with powerhouse vocals, gauze-like guitar fingerpicking, mesmeric fiddle ribbons and a punctuating rhythm section.

On top of the instrumental are equally-brilliant lyrics, with Basha crooning: ”These cold winter sheets spoon-feed me dreams of a cradle of fire”.

Somebody’s Child, ‘My Mind Is On Fire’

Disillusionment, aging and cathartic release. Such are the overarching themes that underscore Somebody’s Child’s sophomore album When Youth Fades Away.

Track 7, ‘My Mind Is On Fire’, serves as a fitting focal point for the LP.

As the bandmates enter their thirties, the song explores the feeling of “time slipping by set to a propulsive rhythm that aptly mirrors the urgency of the subject matter.

AILSHA, ‘Press Start’

‘Press Start’ is the first single from the alternative metal singer’s anticipated debut EP Good Looking Girl, Awful Music, set for release on June 6.

Blending nu-metal grit with a heartfelt, anthemic chorus, AILSHA explores the feeling of falling in love, likening the experience to a video game.

She shared: "The lyrics are packed with gaming metaphors because falling in love can feel like progressing through different levels—full of challenges, risks, and unexpected twists. This song was a lot of fun to produce, and fans might even recognize some iconic sound effects from beloved, popular video games in the mix."

A. Smyth, ‘Can’t Stop The Rain’

‘Can’t Stop The Rain’ introduces A. Smyth’s upcoming second album Hello Goliath. The artist was inspired by the nursery rhymes he sings to his son, rediscovering the simplicity in song. The end of the track incorporates audio clips of newborn murmurings to help build a vocal rhythm.

“This is a song about the inevitability of pain,” he said. “We all try to avoid the bad things in life, to hide from them, but as sure as the sun will set bad things are going to get you. Because life is made of the light and the dark, you can’t have one without the other. And in that way, sometimes, the dark can be kind of beautiful.”

Laura Duff, '21'

Offering an honest perspective on navigating grief, the physicality of death, and family relationships in the wake of tragedy, Duff’s latest single is raw and evocative.

‘21’ is the second track to be shared from her upcoming debut album Sea Legs. The tune unfolds gently with soft guitar work and an emotive vocal delivery, gradually building as subtle percussion seeps in.

The singer shared that the song "feels like a communication with loss, exploring the passage of time and the distance that that creates when we lose a loved one. It looks at the tricks our brains can play on us in navigating grief, but also what grounds and centres us.”

Aimee Carty, ‘Child Again’

Aimee Carty delights with the release of her new EP, Child Again. The introspective title track reflects on wonder, fear and the process of growing up. The song starts off with melodic keys and layered vocals, eventually introducing strings. Carty’s soft voice pairs beautifully with the instrumentals, creating a hazy, intimate feel.

“As we get older, we fall into a spell,” she sang. “To blame it on the world and not to look inside ourselves.”

ALKY, ‘Perfect’

Dublin indie-rock artist ALKY blends soft rock textures with emotional depth in ‘Perfect’. The track leans into a sense of nostalgia, building on piano-driven melodies, synth, and atmospheric guitar and bass lines that swell with feeling.

The singer shared: “’Perfect’ deals with a bit of self-criticism for staying too long in a relationship that was clearly unhealthy. A lot of my songs deal with attachment styes - what are they, why do we have them, what keeps us stuck, etc.

“The lyrics in this particular song also reflect a sense of acceptance that no relationship is perfect and despite the bumpy road, there’s a sense of gratitude to that person either way. There is usually wisdom and learning to be found after misery!"

Bradley Marshall, ‘Save My Heart’

Bradley Marshall’s ‘Save My Heart’ is a powerful testament to heartache, addressing themes of unrequited love. His raw vocals and candid lyricism make this track a clear stand out.

“It’s probably one of the best songs I’ve ever written,” he said. “It comes from such a true experience. I used to see this girl back in my teenage days, and the message of the song is, ‘I don’t want to know who you’re in love with right now, I just want to know if you’re happy, because that can save my heart for somebody else.’ When I wrote it, I was like, ‘Holy shit, this is special.’”

The song opens with a delicate piano, and accelerates to incorporate a simple bassline. The soft instrumentals only serve to emphasise Marshall’s impressive vocal ability. Fans can catch him performing at The Grand Social as part of The Road To The Great Escape on May 12th.

Side 4 Collective, 'Me & Vincent' feat. Colm Quearney and Keith Margo

Side 4 Collective, a project spearheaded by drummer Dave Hingerty, 'Vincent & Me' is a love letter to the urban communities of Dublin. The track features vibrant guitar, funky drums and energetic vocals.

Uniquely, Hingerty recorded the drum beats first before handing the recording over to Colm Quearney and Keith Margo, who would then build the song around it.

"The innovative thing about the project is that it turns the song writing process on its head," says Quearney. "The results have yielded an incredible cornucopia of songs, music and spoken word; with the common thread being Dave's gift for finding an infectious pulse."

Peng Weng & Fierce Shook, 'Fierce Weng' feat. anauldlad

Experimental musician Peng Weng teams up with punk-rockers Fierce Shook and Brian 'anauldlad' Quinn to create a truly haunting experience in 'Fierce Weng'. A thoroughly reimagined version of Fierce Shook's 'Luthite', the new track rapidly shifts from the expected conventions of remixes - The instrumentals are silenced as a booming, distorted voice becomes the centre of attention.

A struggle to define, 'Fierce Weng' is one of those rare songs that simply needs to be experienced rather than described.

"Peng Weng has taken what was a reasonably conventional sound punk rock song and moulded it into something much more dark and haunting," say Fierce Shook.

 

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Jessica Brett, 'Rom-Com'

Tipperary's rising pop star Jessica Brett releases her first song of 2025, 'Rom-Com'. The track is a reversal of the love story trope of meeting in a bar, with R&B synth-pop music grooving beneath Brett's Dua Lipa-style vocals.

"When writing 'Rom-Com', I wanted to turn the classic fairytale romance on its head, using playful yet sarcastic lyrics to challenge the typical love story," Brett says. "It's an anthem for anyone who sees through smooth talkers, knows their value and won't be swayed by charming words or empty gestures."

ROE, 'The Moment's Gone'

Derry-born indie musician ROE drops her first release of 2025, 'The Moment's Gone'. An emotional yet gentle exploration of falling into an unhealthy routine and struggling to get out of it. Anchored with a constant bassline, simple drums and soft guitar compliment ROE's delicate vocals and honest lyrics.

“This song is about falling into a routine and trying to claw your way back out," ROE says. "There were a few months at the start of last year where no matter how hard I tried I couldn’t get out of the daze I was in."

"I didn’t want much of anything and every day bled into the next," she adds.

Trinkets, 'Cherry'

Dublin-based five piece Trinkets unveil 'Cherry', the focus single from their just-released debut EP, I Am, You Are. The track is energetic, featuring driving bass, clear guitar and the near constant hum of synth in the background. The low, almost sinister rhythm of the instrumentals is complimented by ethereal vocals and enigmatic lyricism.

Trinkets draw from a range of influences, including My Bloody Valentine and The Cure, but also from electronic music, hip-hop and folk. 'Cherry' showcases the group's ability to blend and synthesize styles to great effect, and is a great way to excite fans ahead of the EP's official launch gig on April 4.

The Swell Season, 'People We Used To Be'

The acclaimed duo of Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, The Swell Season, have released their first single since 2023. 'Peeple We Used To Be' is a sweeping ballad of soaring vocals produced by Sturla Mio Thorisson at Masterkey Studios in Iceland.

The track signals the beginning of something new for the pair as they gear up for a Europe, UK and North America tour later this year.

"It's a song about trying to reconcile with what feels like an end of an era and allowing one's self to mourn the people we used to be while choosing to fight for the person we love and the life we build with them," says Irglová.

NANCY Live, ‘Circadia’

Now identifying as a musician rather than just a DJ, NANCY Live returns with ‘Circadia’. Named after circadian rhythms, the natural cycles that regulate energy and movement, the track explores contrasts in impulse and control, night and day, and rest and motion.

With ‘Circadia’, she continues to balance melody and madness, and structure and chaos, pairing a high-energy production with a euphoric build.

Describing the song’s production, NANCY Live said: “It's like a fusion of modern techno, classic and new age trance. The massive melodic breakdown builds into a huge melodic techno drop, and even though it's fast paced, it's still got the groove in it from all the percussion!”

Baba, ‘Spicy Summer (feat. Enda Gallery)'

Featuring rich production and stunning harmonies, ‘Spicy Summer’ is a soulful pop track created in collaboration with her producer Enda Gallery. Blending bold allure with effortless charm, the latest single from her upcoming album Truth showcases smooth vocals and a vibrant, dynamic sound.

Baba shared, “When we revisited the demo for the album, it felt like something was missing from the song. So, we stripped it down to just vocals and piano. As Enda sang through it, his vocals sounded so beautiful and added something fresh to the track and ‘Spicy Summer’ as a duet was born”.

Eddie Winston, ‘Build a Bridge’

Blending folk and contemporary influences, this soulful track pairs acoustic guitar with soft drums to create a beautiful, emotive sound. Having overcome his own battles with homelessness and addiction, ‘Build a Bridge’ marks Winston’s second single.

Singing from the heart, he delivers deeply personal lyricism that reflects on love and trust.

Speaking about what inspired the song, Eddie said: "I think I was watching something online about trauma, the impact it can have on our lives and relationships and that caused me to think about my relationships.

"I was thinking about how men and women can sometimes be hurt so much that their minds unconsciously create protective measures to avoid being hurt the same way again in the future.

"’Build A Bridge’ is about how when you do find someone that you want to have a healthy relationship with, you must go through the process of building trust.

"You want to take care of the person, but through whatever pain they have experienced the self-protective barriers they have put up need to come down and you need to show them that you are the right person for them to take that chance with, and vice versa."

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