“Beyond” - This is the lead single. I found Henry on IG through this beat. This is the song that brought us together. It’s heavily inspired by 80’s Japanese city pop. It’s the beginning of the end. I guess I predicted our relationships ending before it actually happened. I ended up changing some of the lyrics after she end things. On the 3rd day of the breakup, I somehow had the strength to function to record the vocals.
lyrics
Cruising down, a boulevard we made in our dreams
Playing back, memories, made in the summer heat
Watching the sky, kiss the moon goodnight, now it’s our time
I wish we made it beyond the horizon
Leave the stars, and honeymoon daze to the youth
because the flame that lit our hearts, burnt out while we were apart
I wish we made it beyond the horizon
credits
from Beyond,
released January 28, 2022
Songwriting: Jong Seok Lee, Henry Michael Stein
Production: Jong Seok Lee, Henry Michael Stein
Mixing: Jong Seok Lee, Michael Friedman
Mastering: Michael Friedman
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