Single, 2024
Recorded and Mixed by: Matthias Schilling at G7Studios Berlin
Extra recordings by Nick Napier at Noisy Rooms
Mastered by: Arran Dutt
Editing: Jack Byrne, Matthias Schilling, Nick Napier
Produced by: Nick Napier
Vocals, Keys: Nick Napier
Drums: Mischa Gorinskat
Bass: Julien Hoffmann
Guitar: Ada Ossmann
Piano: Nicholas Bamberger
Backing Vocals: Dana Shanti, Aïcha Ben Jannet
Composition and Lyrics by Nick Napier
Artwork by Hannah Brandt

Verse 1
It’s been so long since we’ve been moving on
Walking bare feet over broken glass while fixing other open scars
And it’s never enough, never enough, no matter what I do
Turning back time was my best guess now I’m drowning in my hopelessness
I wrote you letters that I didn’t send, you sent me letters that I didn’t read
Even when lying next to you I was out of your reach
We knew this had to end, it was the right thing to do
Stuck in a vicious circle a game we were meant to lose
Lost myself in you
Chorus
You showed me how to feel so high
What if you’re the only one I needed
To rise up and shine
So I fight my demons stay on track
Break the pattern don’t look back
Only when the right questions are asked
You get the chance to leave behind your past
Who am I and where do I go, starting from zero a man that nobody knows
Bridge
(She opened my eyes)
She brought out the best in me, She brought out the best in me
She brought out the best in me, She brought out the worst in me
(On a rollercoaster ride)
Going in circles rising high falling deep
I made the most of her, and she of me
Chorus
You showed me how to feel so high
What if you’re the only one I needed
To rise up and shine
Chorus (I can’t let go)
I can’t let go
There’s something inside of me
Holding me back, dragging me down
Holding on to a phantasy
I can’t let go