"One Life" is about embracing the unknown, taking a leap of faith toward one's dreams, and ultimately experiencing transformation rather than succumbing to the fear of the uncharted. The harder the journey becomes, the closer one is to discovering a magic that transcends imagination. My inspiration stems from a deep connection to mental health and the transformative power that our times of adversity can hold. I've witnessed a recurring pattern throughout my life – the moments that feel insurmountable often precede significant growth, leading to a greater sense of inner peace. This song, "One Life," serves as a reminder to persevere through the toughest of times, to commit wholeheartedly, and to trust the process. When we listen to our intuition, our innermost self will always guide us in the right direction. Learning to listen to and trust my intuition has been a lifelong journey. I have dealt with seasons of severe depression and anxiety. There were stretches of time when I felt completely paralyzed, overwhelmed, and detached from my core self. With each life experience, I practiced noticing my intuition. Slowly but surely, I began to develop an actual connection to my intuition. My depression started to lessen in length and intensity as I listened more closely to the voice within myself. I could finally trust my emotions, in fact, my core self was strong. “One Life” is an anthem for the moments when emotions run high and the weight of stress feels overwhelming. It urges us to hold on amid chaos because it can be challenging to perceive the broader picture that unfolds just beyond the horizon. As I grow older, the sense that ‘life is short,’ becomes increasingly real. I now set the intention to make the most of each day, of each moment. We all deserve the right to pursue the life of our dreams. I will not let my fears limit me. I will not let my depression or anxiety hold me back. I will listen to my intuition. I will heal. I will transform. I will fly. We will fly. I recorded all the instruments and vocal layers on my own. My setup is pretty simple: I plug in a USB microphone directly to my laptop, recording and mixing in GarageBand. I am very passionate about composing songs with many layers. For this particular song, I played piano and shakers, and mixed in samples of a thunderstorm to create a surreal atmosphere. In addition, the song artwork paired with the track is an original drawing that I drew using my iPad and Procreate software.