original music by Nathan Bolinger

created for LANG 120 with Leslee Johnson

This song is a representation of my personal narrative, in
which I explain how music has been a big factor contributing to
my self confidence. The chorus tells the story of me earlier this
year when I began making music. When I finished my first song
I went to everyone that I was close to and got their opinions
on it. The reactions I got were unexpected and everyone
seemed to love what I created. This is what sparked the
confidence I didn’t always have. In the first verse I explain how
I didn’t believe in myself. But then, I discovered a method of
making music that changed the way I viewed my abilities. I’ve
always loved singing but I never thought I was any good until
I heard the feedback from my peers. I’d also like to note the
style of this song which is greatly inspired by my favorite artist
Juice Wrld. His work translates into mine in everything I create.
I’ve had some tough times, and to combat that I would sit
down and just listen to his music and distract myself from
whatever I was struggling with. Music was always my escape
but now it’s starting to feel like my future.