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Your Name

by Brian Grogan

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Your Name tells the story of Brian’s recent break up and upon hearing his ex's name in conversation with friends would trigger a deep sadness. Brian tells of how ‘Your Name’ was written in tears and listening back to the demo recordings, you can even hear his voice crumble.

It was written whilst in isolation in the winter of 2021. Over the Christmas period, instead of getting the flu medicine out, he decided to treat it as a writing retreat, and got busy with the pen.

Brian plucks the strings and creates a haunting melody that accompanies a soul inspired drum beat that has become typical of Brian’s recent releases. The arrangement that accompanies the sombre song, evokes emotion in the listener that can ring true to anyone who has ever suffered from a broken heart.

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Oh my mind is broken,
Every time Your name is spoken
I am a different person, slowly lose control
Feels like a distant time, when everything felt “alright”

When I hear Your name I crumble.
Sends me into a spiral, tumble.
So much is in a name, so much to associate
So much is in a name, carries a hefty weight

Took me by surprise when I broke down
Usually good at holdin back well
Tears they came rollin down, and how they grow so cold
Dryin up on my face, what even is this place

Wrote me just the sweetest message
I cannot bring myself to read it lately
It was in Your nature, all You could do was nurture
Couldn’t have been more kind, always with a broken mind

You know I think about You so much
Sometimes I even do it on purpose
You know even when I’m not, I can’t stop
Like even when I’m asleep, You’re always so close to me

The only thing that makes me sadder
Is thinkin about anothers struggle
You know but he’s doin good, I couldn’t be more thankful
You are so sweet for askin. You’re still my favourite person

Written on the page, well it’s
written on the page, well it’s
written on the page, well it’s
written on the page

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released October 26, 2023
Released October 26, 2023
Written by Brian Grogan
Recorded by Olly Betts at The Crows Nest and by Fiachra Mac Oriechtai at Fi Mac Studios
Produced by Fi Mac aka Fjorka aka Fiachra Mac Oriechtai
Mastered by Pete Maher
Vocals and Guitars, by Brian Grogan
Drums by Filippo Galli
Guitars, Bass, Mandolin, Backing Vocals, Percussion by Fiachra Mac Oriechtai

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Brian Grogan London, UK

Musicality and innate feel are the foundations that encompass Brian Grogan’s music. Brian combines strong vocals, honest songwriting and a charming sense of humour with a backdrop of melodies and lyrics that will be hard to forget. Inspired by artists such as Damien Rice, Paul Simon and Bo Burnham. ... more

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