Nathaniel Paul Shares “songbird” From Upcoming Debut LP
Nathaniel Paul’s ability to connect with others is at the centre of his songwriting. His new single “songbird” is lovely example, as the New York-based artist turns an encounter with a stranger into a heartfelt, poignant song about the solitude of love after life.
Paul shares the story: “During quarantine, I had to make a trip to the grocery store. I met an elderly man who struck up a conversation with me. We almost seemed to be kindred spirits. He began the conversation with “Life is hard when you outlive all the ones you love.” It seemed like a bit of a quick start to a conversation, but I could tell he just needed someone to talk to. After talking for a while, I felt this sense that he had that the world at large had forgotten about him. But, he had created a plan to travel the world on a train he had read about. He could work on the train and it would take him across the world. He was amidst planning his way out”.
“songbird” was a direct inspiration from that moment. This idea of life after all that you love and care for is gone. His story resonated with me in the way that I feel from COVID taking away so many small businesses – so many dreams from all of us. But what do we do now? Where do we go from here? “songbird” hopes to take you to a place of hope amidst a looming dark shadow cast over the world”.
The atmospheric and humble folk tune will be on his upcoming debut album will be out March 24th, 2021. Watch the video below and you can hear his previous single “It’s All A Rage” as well.
