I’m realizing that what truly resonates with us often lies in callbacks—whether it’s a joke, a memory, or a dream. The way something returns to us, carrying new meaning, is where the real impact happens.

As I write my third album, it’s becoming a collection of love songs—both to this dream of mine and to my partner. I’m constantly calling back to themes and moments from my earlier records. Clementines, which symbolize romanticized hope in Protagonist, now appear again. This time, I’m writing about laying a blanket next to a clementine bush with my partner, wondering if the flowers are really that vibrant or if life just seems brighter when you're with the right person.

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