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Prosperity Block

from The Singles Era EP by Brianna Carmel

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So, all I can really think to do to explain this track's existence is start from the beginning. This is the story of my folkpunk moment.

I'd recently been experiencing writer's block for a little while. This is because I am used to writing about trauma, pain, suffering, etc., and now that I've been on meds and in therapy for a couple years, I'm stable enough that I often don't know what to write about anymore; my bad feelings/memories/etc. don't randomly consume me for an unbearable amount of time anymore, I cope with them and they pass. As a result of this, I've also been learning other things about myself - aside from all the trauma and depression/mood swings - which is a whole other can of worms... Maybe I'll write another song all about that later.

I've also been using tiktok for the past year, and have made quite a few friends online that way. One such friend, known as @connordustweare on the app, decided to start a songwriting challenge for the month of February, where people commenting suggested different themes, he randomly picked one, and anyone participating could spend the month of February writing around that theme, record it, and release it by the end of the month.

What did the theme turn out to be? Prosperity. How fucking perfect. I wrote this song in 30 minutes.

Major thanks to Connor for getting me out of this writer's block. Available on spotify, apple music, etc.

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My words don't flow like they used to
Now that I'm fine
Sad songs are all I know how to do
But now, I thrive

I've finally found my footing, but there's not much I can say
I've had a job for six months, yeah, guess I'm getting paid
Between sickness and recovery, and filling in the gaps
My words don't flow like they used to, 'cause the sadness doesn't last

A wise man once said: "live long and prosper"
And so, I try
But honestly, at this point I got farther
Than I thought I would, and now I find

That there are parts of myself still undiscovered
Maybe that's why
Did you know that I'm quiet 'cause I'm awkward?
Maybe that's fine

I've finally found my footing, I guess there's lots to say
I've had a job for six months, yeah, guess I'm getting paid
Between sickness and recovery, and filling in the gaps
I put the pen to paper, that sure was over fast

credits

from The Singles Era EP, track released February 16, 2022
Vocals/Ukulele: Brianna Carmel
Recording/Mixing/Mastering: Josiah Masteller
Cover Art: Marco Alvarado

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Brianna Carmel Sacramento, California

DIY singer-songwriter with a folk punk soul. Mainly a vocalist who enjoys fucking around on guitar and ukulele. 1/2 of Blooming Heads + 1/3 of little tiny knife.

Active in the Sacramento music scene since 2012.

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