Renaissance
Renaissance was conceived and written at the beginning of 2023. The new year had blown in with fresh energy, and Jack felt ready to step boldly into a new phase. The dramatic orchestral arrangement with stirring strings and the confident vocal harmonies are full of strength and serenity. The song, rich with artistic metaphor, is an opportunity to reflect and an invitation to be born again.
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Lyrics
You're where you are
Because of where you've come from
You're who you are
Because of who you were
Put brush to canvas
Paint something beautiful
Take what you've learned
To illustrate your truth
How will you sculpt the likeness of you?
The true you darling
How will you learn to forgive yourself?
And lead yourself to renaissance
Renaissance
How will you sculpt the likeness of you?
And lead yourself to renaissance
Your history guides you
Your own philosophy
You are your muse
Your curiosity
Put pen to paper
Write something meaningful
Pour out your soul
Make heaven of your hell
How will you sculpt the likeness of you?
The true you darling
How will you learn to forgive yourself?
And lead yourself to renaissance
Renaissance
How will you sculpt the likeness of you?
And lead yourself to renaissance
A lifetime is fleeting
We're young then we're old
Been scratching at marble
Unyielding and cold
Face is emerging
Expression is bold
Now you are reborn
And serenity unfolds
How will you sculpt the likeness of you?
The true you darling
How will you learn to forgive yourself?
And lead yourself to renaissance
Renaissance
How will you sculpt the likeness of you?
And lead yourself to renaissance
Credits
Performed by Jack Watkins
Written by Jack Watkins and Clare Yarwood-White
Strings arranged by Jack Watkins
Vocals by Jack Watkins
Piano by Jack Watkins
Guitar by Martin Abbott
Synths by Jack Watkins
Recorded by Jack Watkins
Programmed by Jack Watkins
Engineered by Jack Watkins
Produced by Jack Watkins
Mixed by Jack Watkins
Mastered by Jack Watkins
Recorded, mixed and mastered at Stargazer Studios
Guitar recorded at Stonecliffe Studios
Published by Jack Watkins
Released by Stargazer Music on 16 June 2023