When I first heard Joshu’s "holding on", it felt like stepping into a conversation I didn’t know I needed. As someone who leans on indie-folk for its ability to tell raw, honest stories, this song hit me in that quiet, unguarded place where emotions tend to linger. From the first line Joshu painted a picture that was both personal and universal. I could almost see the raindrops on an Antigua shoreline, but I could also feel the weight of leaving something behind. The gentle pull of the melody, his voice so steady and soothing, reminded me of the way the ocean steadies you even as it moves. The lyrics resonated deeply, especially the refrain, “it’s not easy when you’re holding on so tight.” That line felt like it was written for me, or for anyone struggling to release the versions of ourselves we outgrow. There’s comfort in his delivery, not because it solves anything, but because it assures you it’s okay to wrestle with these feelings. This song gave me the same solace I find in artists like Iron & Wine or Ben Howard. It's an invitation to sit with the complicated and find beauty in it. It’s a gentle reminder that sometimes, letting go is its own kind of homecoming.
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