Safe Way To Fall

by Arjuna Oakes & John Psathas

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‘Safe Way To Fall’ is a collaboration from Arjuna Oakes and renowned composer John Psathas. The song is an exploration of what it means to be vulnerable and yearning to create a space where yourself and others can express themselves truthfully. Featuring a heartfelt vocal performance, lush piano and strings, and a hypnotic soundscape, the song expresses a sentiment that to be vulnerable is to be strong.

'Safe Way To Fall' was written in a secluded Bach among the sand dunes of Waitarere one morning while Arjuna and John were sharing musical ideas at the piano. By the end of the day, they had finished writing and recording the song, giving it an 'in the moment' feel. This song is the first of many for Arjuna and John, who are already working on other projects.

lyrics

Safe Way To Fall

Verse 1
Break my world for me
Surrender your poetry
Care and kill my darkest days

Verse 2
This climbing feels too steep
So hold me with arms that weep
And colour my heart with shades of you

Chorus
I will remain
I will remain
Here is our knowing
Here we will stay
X2

Verse 3
I offer this place of rest
To hold back the emptiness
Here is a safe way to fall

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released May 19, 2022
Written/Recorded/Produced by Arjuna Oakes & John Psathas
Mixed by Callum Mower (Serebii)
Mastered by Kelly Hibbert (Almachrome)

Special thanks to Squaresums&co, The Arts Foundation and Kartel Music Group.

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