The Story Behind the Song: “New Heart”

Substantially written April 17, 2001, with the working title “Young”.  The bridge and the three-part counterpoint at the end were added later, as I recall.  I heard Beck doing some counterpoint on Midnite Vultures and thought I’d try it. The lyrics were written during a period of depression, and are an attempt at optimism and encouragement; they’re addressed to myself as well as one or two other friends going through rough patches at around the same time.  Originally recorded in 2002; I re-recorded new drums, bass and acoustic guitar in 2009.  It was also in Mother Zephyr’s live repertoire.I recorded the video for the song in 2023 in a friend’s back yard.