
Gavin is 14 years old from Athens, Alabama. This was the first song I heard from Gavin and I knew he was wise above his years. You may be quick to say, what does a 15 year old mean with the lyrics, “back to how my life was when I was young”? I laughed jokingly by saying “back when he was 9?? Lol!!” Despite the poking fun, the soul in this song makes you reflect on your own life. I have given it plenty of listens while out running the roads and I have came up with a conclusion that answers this paradox. If you think back to when you were a little kid, not a 17 year old kid when puberty and the worries of life start to creep in (how to impress others or wondering what people think of you) but a 5-10 year old kid.. If you can think back that far, you will remember that those were the golden years, our self perceived “wisdom” and life experiences didn’t cloud our child-like allure and outlook on life, we lived almost completely in-the-moment. We had a grandiose view on the world, one that I so SO wish and strive to get back to in my personal thought life. Gavin, being 15, has a very fresh memory of his childhood, therefore he is well entitled to make that statement even as a 14 year old young man. To be able to synthesize these thoughts into such a song is very admirable, and I salute him in his musical journey going forward.
follow us on Instagram: