Beautiful imagery. Beautiful written and performed. Nice work.

Love the title hook, what a phrase. beautiful work.

Obviously the uke and the vocals are always spot on, so no difference here in this song. Especially the "i only go away to come back home". the third repetition of this just on a different level.

i also really the expression, shine like berries in the brush. and the usage of the word deadfall, especially in this context.

i feel like this is delicate puzzle here, at times it is not front facing but very subtle (re-enforced with the sweetness of the music). the opening verse really sets up the contrast neatly which just one word "once". i wasn't sure what the song could be about until the line verse about the static fuzz of rain / the lovely dovey part. from that perspective i actually started piecing things together more closely. and maybe i'm wrong about it, but the lines "i only go away to come back home", in their repetition and placement, is not subtle at all, and clearly states the theme. coming to this conclusion only make each line of the chorus even more impactful, so great job on that. really is nice.

there second verse , "once i was a breath of air", has an intriguing bit of mysticism to it, which is fine as the first verse and the chorus preceding is chocked filled with external symbolism. maybe even a hit at death to come, but i think perhaps a dream state, even a since of nirvana, but yet still this yearning to come back to the place they were able to find peace in a darkened world. i missed this initially and even thought it might be out of place, but after listening a few times, without a doubt my favorite section.

i feel this piece is very subtle while at the same time hitting you with hammer, and that's pretty hard to do if you think about it. love it.

maybe i'm dense but i feel like a casual listen would leave so many thoughts unregistered, especially being distracted by the lovely vocals and uke, but if one is paying attention there is a lovely theme that goes hard.

This is so emotive!!!! beautiful! soft! slow, low. bellissimo 🤌

I really like your lower register voice and how it seamlessly transitions into a higher register, great ebb and flow to it! Really enjoyed the video, your ukulele sounds really nice too!

This is gorgeous. Your voice is clean and pure, yet somehow also worldly and earned. It feels less like a performance and more like music personified my heart soared every time you hit "here" and "when" in the chorus. I can't quite pinpoint whether it's the note choice, the way you sang it or some combination. I suppose it doesn't really matter.

Some stellar lines in here. Lies shining like berries, the whole "put my body on" stanza, "static fuzz". Wonderfully new combinations and associations that are perfectly apt. And don't feel contrived at all.

I know it's not the FAWM way, but might I chance a suggestion? I'd love to hear how the piece would sound if you skipped the third repeat of "I only go away to come back home" the first time around. Jump straight from the second pass to the chorus and preserve the strong resolve of the third for the end of the song.

Or not. It's awesome as is and I'm not an award winning writer, so you should probably just ignore me. 😄

I read that you liked hearing people's interpretation and it was a bit of a puzzle to you. Isn't that interesting? I do that all the time like my subconscious is trying to say something that I don't get until later. It's beautifully done. I like the part "and yet I rose at dawn I put my body on" a lot.

This somehow sounds like a song that's always existed, and like my childhood in ways I can't articulate? I haven't had my coffee yet, yay mornings, but this is delightful, thank you!

Hi You have a delicate voice and suitably light folky way with your uke, I love the idea of putting your body on in the morning!

Every year I so enjoy hearing you play ukulele. This was very relatable to me. I travel so much for work now and you really captured my feelings on this

wow this is so pretty 🥹 it’s so melancholic but cozy. i love how it feels like an intimate performance too, accompanied only by ur ukelele and sweet voice. ty for sharing !!

Powerful poetry! This is beautiful and super unique.

What a gorgeous chorus melody, and you sing beautifully. Such a soothing melody throughout too. I also really like your ukulele accompaniment of arpeggiated chords. This is such a lovely song. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Wonderful song! The vocals are spot-on, no roughness in my ears. Love the lyrics and the uke, too.

When the truth deadfalls is a magnificent line! I loved the morning voice, somehow seems to hold more emotion. I am a real fan of these lyrics! Musically very folk. Very good opening.

this is a delightful listen - well written and delivered

I really love your voice, so clear. It holds me gently as I listen.

You have always been good but this song is beyond what I remember from other FAWMs. You have really been working on your craft, both songwriting and performance. A master work!

Great song! I put my body on!! Love that line 🙂

Oh wow. This is a gorgeous melody that pairs so well with the lyrics. What a cool chorus, I love how the rhythm of the words changes in unexpected ways on the first listen. But it completely works. There are a ton of wonderful lines, most of which other people already pointed out. You sound amazing even in the morning.

Oh, I love this! "And yet I rose at dawn I put my body on." What a sweet, melancholy, rainfall of a melody!

‘I only go away to come back home,’ landed hard with me. Your un-warmed, early-morning voice makes it feel raw in the best way. Quiet, haunting, and completely captivating. The words and phrasing are right up there with Joni Mitchell, IMHO!

Sounds lovely to me and not even a tiny rough. So glad to see you back and I look forward to hearing your new songs!

I love the way this melody soars though the air!

Such a beautiful melody and I love how the theme is so universal. Well sung and played, I feel like the vox are perfect for the feeling I get from the lyric.

This suggests many layers to me... the humble entwined with the profound. Your voice carries such warmth! It's like looking over the edge of the abyss with someone holding your hand.

First song I listen to this year and I'm already emotional. This is stunning. I absolutely love these lyrics and your voice. More please. :)

Beautiful! Great to hear you again!

ooh, tenor uke!! Gosh, this is so soothing... Your voice and soft ukulele picking are so beautiful and reassuring that things will be okay :)

I always enjoy your songs - Voice is quite warm on this end of the playback... the line "And yet I rose at dawn I put my body on" is a wonderful visual. As always, the uke sounds fabulous

This was a wonderful way to wake up. Enjoying your song and lovely voice, while I have my first cup of coffee.

I’m sorry, did you mean to say “Pardon me for not warming up this morning and still having an absolutely PERFECT VOICE”!? Because if so, then I accept. “I rose at dawn to put my body on” These lyrics are fantastic. Love it all.

This is very beautiful also I love the lyrics and I don’t think your voice is rough or anything

all the lies we tell ourselves Shine like berries in the brush

that is the best line i have heard all morning.

very pretty song with a lovely ukelele accompaniment to your lyrical melodies and melodic lyrics.

WoW.... truly took me away on the song... all of it so beautiful... love the lyrics and of course your performance - Write - On!