“Moment of Hope” by Eighty is performed live on this podcast episode. The lyrics and background of her original song are broken down and discussed.
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Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
JJ & Eighty explain the song selection.
(01:10) “Moment of Hope” by Eighty (AD)
Eighty performs her original song “Moment of Hope”
(06:37) Inspiration & Background
Eighty goes over how deep conversations inspired this song.
(07:44) Song Title
Why it’s called “Moment of Hope”
(10:11) Lyric Break Down
(11:07) “Wait just a second”
How repetition is used in the song.
(12:48) Verse 1 -2/2
(13:27) Growing Pains
Eighty and JJ talk about maturing in relationships with parents as a transition between childhood and adulthood.
(16:39) Compromise
How comprise can be the “Moment of Hope”
(17:09) Chorus
(17:19) Appreciating the Moments
Life is lived in the small moments, how do we cherish them?
(20:45) Guitar Inspiration
How the lyrics inspired the instrumentation, and using silence in the music.
(22:57) Positive Songwriting
Eighty shares how this song was a turning point for her in her songwriting, where she started to embrace positivity.
(23:55) Verse 2 - 1/2
(24:13) Nostalgia
Respecting where you are and being in the moment.
(27:34) Breaking the Rules
How the lyrics “break the rules”
(31:46) Verse 2 - 2/2
(33:40) Growth in Relationships
Eighty talks about growth in relationships and the line between independence and familial guidance.
(37:11) Advice for Songwriters
(39:12) Outro
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