Track #1: I'll Be Back

"I wrote this song because I wanted to bottle up that feeling of nostalgia. For me this is it, hints of Irish heritage, but also feeling that excitement of moving somewhere else because you know deep down that this is the right path for you."

I'll be back
I'm sorry I had to leave The place that we call home I know the man you want me to be But I can't be him so I'll go The mountains reach so high But my heart, it feels so low Had so much hope in the beginning I think it's time for me to grow It's never too late to start over again You need some help this time Just reach out your hand I'll be back someday Don't count me out just yet Remember what I said The day we're no longer apart I'll fill my heart with love again For now it's farewell To the place I know so well To those I love and those who care I make this promise in some way I'll come back some day See I'm in love with the homeland But still in love with something new And after years of finding myself I started writing something true Cause it's never too late to start over again You need some help some time Just reach out your hand I'll be back someday Don't count me out just yet Remember what I said The day we're no longer apart I'll fill my heart with love again For now it's farewell To the place I know so well To those I love and those who care I make this promise in some way I'll come back some day

Your Hometown

What does home mean to you? And where do you feel most at home right now?

I left Ireland to move to London at the age of 18. There will be always something special about going back to the place where you grew up.

The people, the food, culture. Whether you decide to stay there or leave, that sense of familiarity is something you can’t replicate easily.

I grew up in the town of Derry, Northern Ireland. You’ll find beautiful landscapes, warm people and lots of great musicians.

They even made a show about the place due it’s history and unique culture, called ‘Derrygirls’.

Track #2: Adored By You

Aah… Adored by You. What can I say? This one is just all about the feelings you get when you are thinking of that special someone. And just like the last track, I bottled this up into a song.

Conor McLain · Adored By You

Growing up, I used to sing in church and I wanted to incorporate some of this into the ending of the song. I also love the sound of a gospel choir, so I thought why not include a bit of that type of energy into this track.

Adored by You
People can make you feel so blue But some people can make you feel like new, that's you And every time I catch you staring at me It's the only time I find it hard to speak And all my friends around the world, although they try Can make me feel unheard, but you give me more Yeah, all my friends around the world, although they try Can make me feel unheard, but you give me more, you make me feel adored I feel it on a Monday, a Tuesday Maybe even Wednesday, right through to Sunday Monday, a Tuesday, maybe even Wednesday Right through to Sunday Yeah, I feel good and I feel new when I'm adored by you Days, they roll by when I'm with you (Roll by, roll by, roll by, roll by) But it's been so long, and you've moved on On to better things (Mmmm) And I know it's only a matter of time 'Til I see you again And we do things we might regret And all my friends around the world, although they try Can make me feel unheard, but you give me more Yeah, all my friends around the world, although they try Can make me feel unheard, but you give me more, you make me feel adored I feel it on a Monday, a Tuesday Maybe even Wednesday, right through to Sunday Monday, a Tuesday, maybe even Wednesday Right through to Sunday Yeah, I feel good and I feel new when I'm adored by you (Guitar Solo) But you give me more, you make me feel adored (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, right through to Sunday x 6) Yeah, yeah, yeah 'Cause I am proud, you know I'm proud, proud, proud I am proud, to say I adore you (Ohh, you know I'm proud) Said I am proud, you know I'm proud, proud, proud ('Cause I am proud) I am proud, to say I adore you (Ohh, you know I'm proud) Said I am proud, you know I'm proud, proud, proud ('Cause I am proud) I am proud, to say I adore you

Track #3: Inner Demons

"Inner Demons" is a powerful exploration of the internal struggles we all face. This track delves deep into the psyche, confronting the shadows within and the battle for self-acceptance.

Conor McLain · Inner Demons

I wrote this song in my bedroom 5 years ago with myself and a guitar.

It is the perfect combination of the feelings I was overcome with at this time. I was determined to break away from my inner struggles and insecurities. I wanted to stand proud as the person I wanted to be.

This song has lived with me alone for so long. After years of fine-tuning, I feel it is right to share it with anyone that needs to hear it at this point in time.

Inner Demons
Whoa, whoa Whoa, whoa These days Seems everything is going fine But there's one or two things I can't seem to get off my mind The things that make sense They aren't always the best Sometimes I feel this life Is one messed up test Oh, so break these chains 'Cause these inner demons ain't holding me no more Yeah, I'll be brave And I'll stand tall They say fight the good fight It'll all be alright But these inner demons Oh, they keep me up at night (Whoa, whoa Whoa, whoa) So what's next? I gotta make a good career Have lots of sex Prove what I could do in a year These social expectations I couldn't give a sh*t I'm gonna push them aside Just go for it Oh, so break these chains 'Cause these inner demons ain't holding me no more Yeah, I'll be brave And I'll stand tall They say fight the good fight It'll all be alright But these inner demons Oh, they keep me up at night Ohh, Ohh Ohh, Ohh Ohh Oh, break these chains 'Cause these inner demons ain't holding me no more Yeah, I'll be brave And I'll stand tall They say fight the good fight It'll all be alright But these inner demons But these inner demons But these inner demons Oh, they keep me up at night

Track #4: Listen to Our Hearts

"Listen to Our Hearts" is a heartfelt melody that invites listeners to tune into their inner emotions. This track explores the power of intuition and the importance of following one's true feelings.

Conor McLain · Listen To Our Hearts
Listen to Our Hearts
I gotta talk to you I gotta say what's on my mind Sometimes it feels like Our thoughts are intertwined With the same love The same feeling from inside Now I gotta sit you down We can't keep running from the truth 'Cause when we were young That's exactly what we used to do So let's start again Let's not play pretend We both know where it's going So why don't we just Give in Give in to us This is exactly what we've been thinking of So let's start again Let's not play pretend We both know where it's going So why don't we just listen to our hearts Listen to our hearts Why don't we just listen to our hearts Sometimes you get so cold But I know it's just your pride You gotta let it go Just come back, enjoy it all No, you won't get hurt You'll get what you deserve Stay with me now We gotta see this thing through If you stay by my side I'll be right next to you No, you won't get hurt You'll get what you deserve All you need to see is The life that you could lead Give in Give in to us This is exactly what we've been thinking of So let's start again Let's not play pretend We both know where it's going So why don't we just listen to our hearts Listen to our hearts Why don't we just listen to our hearts So why don't you give in 'Cause you know what this is So why don't you give in 'Cause you know that this is So why don't you give in You know what this is Give in Give in to us This is exactly what we've been thinking of So let's start again Let's not play pretend Ohhhh Give in Give in to us This is exactly what we've been thinking of So let's start again Let's not play pretend We both know where it's going So why don't we just listen to our hearts Oh, listen to our hearts Why don't we just listen to our hearts Oh Why don't you just listen to your heart

Track #5: Something Starting

"Something Starting" is a captivating track that explores the excitement and uncertainty of new beginnings. This song captures the essence of embarking on a fresh journey, filled with hope and possibility.

Conor McLain · Something Starting
Something Starting
You say Take me back to the start To where it all began I'll give you my heart If you give me yours I'll give you my heart 'Cause I feel something starting I feel something starting With you So run with me Just run with me I wanna run with you wherever you go I know you'll catch me when I fall I'll run with you Oh, I'll run If you run with me too If you run with me too So what do we do now It seems we're getting old It's like the blink of an eye How all the years unfold But I'm here with you You're here with me So let's go Find out what's meant to be And run with me Just run with me I wanna run with you wherever you go I know you'll catch me when I fall I'll run with you Oh, I'll run If you run with me too If you run with me too Let's get started, make it happen Let's get started, make it happen (x2) 'Cause I feel something starting I feel something starting (x2) With you So run with me Just run with me I wanna run with you wherever you go I know you'll catch me when I fall I'll run with you Oh, I'll run Oh, I'll run Oh, I'll run If you run with me too If you run with me too 'Cause I feel something starting I feel something's started

Check back in a few days for the B Side of the Album… See you then!

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