Rising Water

I’ve been incredibly lucky in life, blessed with more than my share of truly special people. I’m grateful for the friends who’ve stood beside me through every chapter, and for the kind of loyalty and connection that time can’t fade. Rising Water is my way of honouring those friendships that last forever, no matter the distance, the years, or the storms we face.

When the song was first written, it lived as a tender, emotional ballad with soft chords, warm tones, and a classic singer-songwriter intimacy. It was heartfelt, but over time, I could feel it wanting to breathe differently.

So we reimagined it as a 90s throwback. The core feeling stayed the same, but we gave it new energy: jangly guitars, steady bass lines, and a shimmering layer of nostalgia. Now it feels like the kind of track you’d hear in the middle of a road trip scene from a coming-of-age movie, uplifting but deeply rooted in emotion.

The lyrics walk you through every promise and reassurance: being there through sunshine and snow, through the moments when plans fall apart, and in the times when life feels overwhelming. It’s a simple, timeless message: you are never alone, and you never will be.

For those who grew up in the 90s, there’s a familiar comfort here, like rewinding a cassette to your favourite track because it just felt like home. For anyone hearing it for the first time, it’s a reminder that real friendship, like a great song, will always stand the test of time.

You could be a thousand miles from home,
But you’re never alone,
No matter where the days take you,
I’ll be right beside you.

When the world gets you down,
I will be around.
And if trouble finds its way to you,
I will be there too.

I just want to let you know,
Wherever you may go,
I won’t be far behind,
Never far behind.
I just want to let you know,
Through the highs and through the lows,
We’ll be fine.
You’re a friend of mine.

You might not like where you’ve come from,
But the past is long gone,
And you might not know where you’re going now,
There’s still time to work that out.

And it might be cold and dark tonight,
But a new start comes with every sunrise.
And if you stumble, if you fall,
All you need to do is call.

I just want to let you know,
Wherever you may go,
I won’t be far behind,
Never far behind.
I just want to let you know,
Through the rain and through the snow,
We’ll be fine.
You’re a friend of mine.

It’s alright if you lose your way,
Getting lost is still okay.
And if the plans you make fall through,
I will be right there for you.

If the rising waters get too deep,
Reach out your hand for me,
We’ll battle the unforgiving weather,
And we’ll stay afloat together.

I just want to let you know,
Wherever you may go,
I won’t be far behind,
Never far behind.
I just want to let you know,
Through the wild winds that blow,
We’ll be fine.
You’re a friend of mine.