🎸 Breaking Free
Slow Blues / Soulful Groove
A Soundtrack for Starting Over
From the Tabula Rasa RV Tour Series
🌄 Why This Song Exists
Breaking Free is a song I wrote for those moments when you stand at the edge of your old life and finally decide: “Not anymore.”
For years, I lived in the quiet shade, doing what was expected. Playing it safe. But inside, I was building pressure.
One day, it hit me—playing small isn’t humble; it’s hiding. And hiding costs too much.
This song is the sound of stepping into the sun. Of tearing down the walls I thought were protecting me but were really keeping me from living fully.
🎙 What Inspired This Song
The slow blues groove mirrors the slow burn of realization, the gritty voice tells the truth, and the organ warmth reminds me that there’s comfort in finally standing up for yourself.
It’s a song for anyone who’s ever:
✅ Carried scars but refused to stay wounded.
✅ Lost their light but fought to reclaim it.
✅ Chosen strength over fear, knowing that boundaries aren’t walls—they’re self-respect.
✍ Lyrics Highlight
“I’m breaking free, I take back my soul,
No more running, I’m finally whole.”
🚐 Part of the Bigger Story
As I travel on the Tabula Rasa RV Tour, every mile marks another step in breaking free—from who I was told to be, and into who I choose to be now.
This is the blues soundtrack of self-redemption.
If you’ve ever wanted to feel the weight lift from your shoulders, this song’s for you.
🎸 Breaking Free: Stream on SoundCloud
⚡ Rise and Shine James
Pop-Rock Anthem | 120-130 BPM
A Morning Anthem for Clarity & Power
From the Tabula Rasa RV Tour Series
🌄 Why This Song Exists
Rise and Shine James was born on a morning when I had a choice: stay in bed and wonder why… or rise and claim the day.
It’s a morning anthem—a power-up track for anyone who’s ready to get after it.
It’s personal (yeah, my name’s in it!), but it’s universal too. Because we’ve all been in the place where you need to remind yourself:
👉 You’ve done hard things before.
👉 You can do them again.
👉 And today is yours to own.
🎙 What Inspired This Song
This song is fuel for the fire.
I pulled from every lesson I’ve learned on resilience, every morning I’ve had to shake off doubt, and every voice in my head I’ve had to rewire through sheer will.
The driving guitars and punchy drums are the heartbeat of starting fresh.
And the chorus? That’s me—and now you—shouting back at the world:
“You’re a miracle. Burning bright.”
✍ Lyrics Highlight
“Rise & shine, James, today’s your day,
Stand up strong, don’t fade away.
You’ve got the fire, you’ve got the fight,
You’re a miracle—burning bright!”
🚐 Part of the Bigger Story
On the Tabula Rasa RV Tour, I wake up in a different place often—but the mindset is the same: Rise. Shine. Own it.
This is your battle cry. Whether you blast it on a morning run, a solo road trip, or right before you step into something bold… this song is meant to remind you:
🔥 You’ve done this before.
🔥 You can do it again.
🔥 The road is yours.
Stream⚡ Rise and Shine James from SoundCloud