Story Behind The Song
New State of Mind is the first single to be taken from my latest album, which is still under development currently. The Single was released 15/10/2012
Starring in the video is Brentford Football Club's goalkeeper Richard Lee, who just so happens to be my older brother.
The video re-enacts Richard's first season at Brentford where he made a less than glamorous start. Through hard work and having a NEW STATE OF MIND ;) he overcame his difficulties to have a great season.
When writing the song I drew influence from Richard's story as well as using similar personal challenges of my own where I felt in a rut without direction. The song serves as a reminder that you can only achieve great things with a great state of mind.
Richard has put his ideas into a sports psychology book called 'Graduation - Life Lessons of a Professional Footballer'. It's a great read and I thoroughly recommend checking it out.
| Song Length |
4:42 |
Genre |
Rock - Funk, Blues - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Troubled, Restless |
Subject |
Determination, Recovery |
| Similar Artists |
Bon Jovi, Nickelback |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
New State of Mind
I was down
Wasn't where I'm supposed to be
I have found
The culprit of my misery
I'm my own worst enemy
Every time that I am near
There's always something that Stops Me
This journey's nowhere to go (Nowhere to go)
A new direction is what I need to Grow
A perfect snapshot in time
A new state of Mind
Words are cheap
It's actions that will reap the seeds
I hold the key
I can shape my destiny
Every time that I am near
There's always something that Stops Me
I can't be controlled by fear
Only I can shift my beliefs
This journey's nowhere to go (Nowhere to go)
A new direction is what I need to Grow
A perfect snapshot in time
A new state of Mind
I've found the strength to be strong, when all is wrong
Through the thick of the storm I soldier on
To build a life that's all mine
A new state of Mind
Every time that I am near
There's always something that Stops Me
This journey's nowhere to go (Nowhere to go)
A new direction is what I need to Grow
A perfect snapshot in time
A new state of Mind
Words are cheap
It's actions that will reap the seeds
I hold the key
I can shape my destiny
A new State of Mind