Greetings, I have another relatively new song that was added to my voice memos folder approximately a month and a half ago. No immediate plans to release it but currently enjoy it more than moderately.
It’s called “The Worst” but I hate that title…I’m searching for a better one and might not plan to release it until I develop that title. (maybe “Bad Jokes”?…I don’t know, maybe you’ll think of one as you listen)
It’s about being a bit awkward at times in social interaction, but more specifically, it’s about how after you have an awkward exchange or two and it’s funny in an endearing and ironic way, suddenly, whenever you see those people again…they expect that same energy and demeanor from you…and even though maybe you’re trying to work on being better in social encounters and having more meaningful conversations, now you feel like you always have to put on the performance of being this person that they believe you to be simply because you had a few funny encounters in the past. Everyone has their own perspective or idea of who you are and how you act, and I think a lot of times we come into an exchange with a person we know with too specific of an idea of how they are going to act and who they are going to be. And that’s understandable, I do the same thing…but I also think I’m a different person everyday in a way. Sometimes I lean into one of the many different parts of my personality, sense of humor, levels of seriousness, etc…and that might mean that I’m not the same person I was yesterday…and it can be a bit maddening when I feel more encouraged to play the part of who I am, as opposed to just being who I am that day.
Anyway, it’s about that.
I’ve been told that it’s groovy so that’s cool!
Lyrics and voice memo are below, thank you as always for being here and for listening
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