When you need a song that hits deep and hard, you have to listen to ‘The Bed We Made.’ It is a dense piece—not just in tone, but in mood. It combines aggressive music with delicate vulnerability, doing so in a manner that appears truthful and authentic.
The artist chose to change the title to The Bed We Made because it was more significant and catchy than the original name of True Love Never Dies. And it really is. The term is indicative of a relationship that has had its good moments and bad moments, but has not given up. It is about heartbreak yet it is about not quitting. According to the artist, this is the life we have been creating together, and this can work, I am not ready to give up yet.
It began with guitar, some chords which led to the chorus and everything just built on it. The lyrics had to be fine-tuned and it took time since the message was serious. The final output is a song that has both gentle, emotional pieces and more punchy tones, which will leave the fans of both quiet and loud music something to cling to.
Although the song was not written in the wake of a personal heartbreak, the narration is stand-up enough to sound authentic. And that is what the listeners have picked up. One critic described it as a reflection of heartbreak, raw, relatable, and gorgeously layered and we totally concur.
This single belongs to the new EP This Is More Than Enough and the artist has already published a music video to one more song of this EP Can You Stay Here? which is already becoming exciting.
And, in case you are experiencing something difficult or simply enjoy an emotional song with substance, then take a listen to, The Bed We Made. It is more than a song but a moment.
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“The Bed We Made” is such a striking title—can you tell us what inspired this song and what the phrase means to you personally?
The song was originally called “True Love Never Dies” but changed it because I thought “The Bed We Made” was a more interesting and engaging name. I wrote a bunch of energetic, angry songs in the span of a week and I felt like something was missing, and what was missing was more of a melancholic song.
I always enjoy when heavy bands slow it down a bit and deliver more of an emotionally heavy type of song so that was what I was trying to accomplish. The song itself is about heartbreak and making things right and “The Bed We Made” to me means, “this is the life we’ve built together, this can work and I’m not ready to give up yet.”
Was there a specific moment or experience that sparked the writing of this track?
Not really. The song isn’t very personal to me. I think the only thing that was done for a personal reason was changing the title of the song from “True Love Never Dies” to “The Bed We Made”. Aside from that, I was essentially wanting to write a story.
How did the songwriting process unfold for this single? Was it a quick burst of inspiration or something that took time to develop?
It started out very quickly but then it definitely took time to get right. I was just noodling around on my guitar one night and I just started playing around with chords that eventually became the chorus for the song. Once that was done, I just started building around it. Lyrics took some time and refining because it was one of those songs where it was really important for me to get the message across.
How would you describe the sound and mood of “The Bed We Made” for someone who hasn’t heard it yet?
I would describe it as a heavy track, both musically (in parts) and emotionally. It’s definitely a song that can put you in a melancholic mood.
How does this single compare to your previous work in terms of sound or themes?
My last few releases have been varying in styles from heavy to acoustic. So with this song, I really wanted to blend the two styles together so that I could see what I’m really capable of doing.
There seems to be a sense of vulnerability in the title—does the song deal with themes of regret, accountability, or something else?
Like I said before, the song deals with heartbreak and uncertainty in a relationship; trying to make things right with your other half and not willing to give up on your other half.
What kind of response have you received from listeners so far? Any comments that stuck with you?
I’ve gotten some fairly positive reception and some local radio-play. One comment that has stuck with me so far has been when a review of the song said that the song was “a reflection of heartbreak, raw, relatable, and gorgeously layered.”
What do you hope listeners take away from hearing “The Bed We Made”?
Well hopefully, you don’t find yourself in this situation with your significant other. But I hope that listeners can see that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and hopefully, you can work everything out with that other half.
Is this single part of a larger upcoming project, like an EP or album?
This song is off my new EP called “This Is More Than Enough” which can be streamed now on all platforms!
What’s next for you musically—any tours, collaborations, or upcoming releases you can share with us?
In addition to the EP coming out, I’ve also got a music video now out for a new song off the EP called “Can You Stay Here?” which I’m incredibly excited for. A lot of work when into that video and I’m happy that it’s finally out.
