In my life, it seemed like I was always leaning on someone or something else to bring me peace and joy. Like if I drank enough, or found enough success, or love, I’d somehow find a way to finally ‘feel good’. I wasn’t happy until I realized my joy couldn’t be given to me by any of those things, or anything at all. With enough gratitude and presence, it seemed like it had been there waiting inside all along. I started looking at it like a state of mind rather than a destination - and that was a freeing thought. And that’s what the song is about. Also, I'm on twitter: twitter.com/kaistraw ☠☀
Oh my god, thank you so much for creating such a beautiful piece of musical medicine! There's so much to appreciate about this song! And then hearing you describe what it's all about... just takes it Even further!.
Ren sent me and Im glad he did! As I sit here balling my eyes out, I can't help but be in awe of your talent for songwriting and that voice, damn, so much emotion!!
@Kai Straw do you mix and master all your own songs??? This sounds amazing! And I'd love to know how those pizzicato sounding string harmonies were made... its soo fuckin dope, and perfect! 🤌 great job!
@@JHGMusic420musically, artist uses the most overused chord progression. I wish he'd stretch the musical component as much as the lyrical work (which is fantastic). Makes the song sound cliche.
I’ve been listening to you since supernova.. but I always come back to this song when I’m feeling like Ive hit a wall.. The line ‘Some see the light, and others need to will it to the sky’ carries so much weight for me, thank you
Bro, "Great songwriting is talent that poets own the keys to." Did you author that?? It's beautiful! - (I mean, speaking of poets...) I re-read it about 10 times, gorgeous! And it fits here so well... Such perfect prose to describe these 2 lyrical geniuses :)
Just found this song today and damn near lost my mind. Brutal and beautiful and my story out loud. Only thing that made it better was seeing that my favorite artist, Ren, shares love for this. FEELINGS AS FOLLOWS: INTEREST TO REASSURANCE TO CONFIRMATION.
@@KaiStraw No, thank you! I've been so over mainstream music for years. It's refreshing to come across good music with amazing lyrics! Seems more relatable and down to earth. Love it 🥰
Firstly thanks to @RenMakesMusic for directing me here, and Thanks to you @KaiStraw, I'm already on my 3rd listen in a row, subscribed to your channel and looking forward to checking out more of your stuff. :)
Hit me right away, the intensity of your voice and lyrics. Subbed! I love the little background voice and sound touches--reminds me of Indian prayer/chanting. (I'm one of the folk that Ren pointed your way, and I'm happy he did!)
Oh my god this is beautiful. It definitely inspires euphoria. I was simultaneously crying and ballet dancing around the kitchen. Love the bit about the spider's dozen eyes 😊😢😂❤
@KaiStraw Thank you for opening your soul to us. Do you have CDs or vinyls to buy? How about all these streaming sites like spotify. If i buy the albums there, is it possible to download them legally or is it just streaming. Sorry, I've never used these sites. Would be great to have a physical version of your albums or at least a local file that never gets lost or deleted. Sometimes after a few years yt for example reduces the quality. And some downloads from streaming sites are connected to an abo. So if i dont pay them anymore, my downloads wont work too. A hires download would be great or a physical copy. Can you help me out here?
@@KaiStraw it might sound unusual but except for yt, i don't have any experience with streaming sites. I've read that you can download the songs on spotify but as soon as you cancel the monthly payment, you don't have access to it anymore. I'd like to have my music stored permanently. Do you have a site where i can download it for a normal digital album price without needing a subscription with monthly payments? A physical Version would be sooo great. Maybe you'll think about releasing these albums on cd or vinyl? Or would it be possible to buy the files from you privately? Sorry, my english isn't the best, I'm not from an english speaking country.....
Kai, you have the most beautiful voice Ive heard in so long. Every song Ive heard from you reminds me of things Ive felt at some point or am currently feeling. You are truly a perfect artist through expressing all of your imperfect experiences in such a poetic, relatable and insightful way. Thank you for helping me through my pain and fear, youre one of the only artists I have found that has helped me to stop running and face everything Ive been scared to face for years. You're a healer and you're healing people, thank you for using your gift - its working! 💖💖💖 All my love from Australia 🦘
a friend of mine showed me Mr Rocket Shoes a couple months back, and i honestly check my feed every day to see when a new release is coming now. The talent you bring to the table is insane. ❤
Damn man, just discovered you some days ago thanks to an IG ad and i fucking love your work. I resonate so much with pretty much all your lyrics and your sound so good. Just broke up with my girl and Jesus all the emotions I feel are exactly what you put into words. Hope you keep on with this and live of this some day.
This came up as one of my Spotify release radar songs. I don't think I have any of your songs in my library but very happy Spotify brought me here. I can feel this song. Much love from Australia.
Really takes me back that I've been listening to you and sharing your music for 11 years. I'm still really sad that your song The Champion isn't anywhere to be found nowadays. I couldn't possibly tell you how often I had that song on repeat
I'm hear because of karma Palmer. Such a tune...and to see ren pointed a few of you here...madness...just saw ren at sgp24....love ,peace and playfullness❤
In my life, it seemed like I was always leaning on someone or something else to bring me peace and joy. Like if I drank enough, or found enough success, or love, I’d somehow find a way to finally ‘feel good’. I wasn’t happy until I realized my joy couldn’t be given to me by any of those things, or anything at all. With enough gratitude and presence, it seemed like it had been there waiting inside all along. I started looking at it like a state of mind rather than a destination - and that was a freeing thought. And that’s what the song is about.
Also, I'm on twitter: twitter.com/kaistraw ☠☀
Feel this 100% another great track 💀💀💀
this song connected with my soul
Perfectly said
Oh my god, thank you so much for creating such a beautiful piece of musical medicine! There's so much to appreciate about this song! And then hearing you describe what it's all about... just takes it Even further!.
Lyrical masterclass
Love this - thanks!
Thank you Ren ❤ ..I feel why too
Thanks for sharing
You have immaculate taste...this is beautiful 😍
Thanks for putting us on to this, love it.
Came because of Ren, staying because it's fire.
Anyone else here because of Ren?
And I am in his silence too..always for him
i feel this..
he didn't choose this song by chance
I love this and ren but yes i am here bc of him lol
Yes
Yepp and already subbed. Love his voice.
Me too! and subbed 👍
Ren is opening up a world of music. He is so generous and supportive.
Ren sent me. This is great. Subbed.
I‘m here because of Ren. He is right, it is masterclass.
outstanding! Beautiful! Ren led me here he wasn't wrong saying it was a masterclass!
Ren recommended and glad he did 👍
Ren sent me. I’m sure you’ll be swamped by Renigades
Wow so glad Ren shared this. What a beautiful song 😊🖤💐💐
Thank you Ren for introducing me to this talented artist 👍Subscriber and happy to discover more
Ren sent me here and I’m glad he did. What beautiful work.
Really great song! Wanna thank Ren for leading me to your music😊
Ren sent me. I listened to the song and I am definitely staying! Great song and fantastic lyrics. Going to listen to more of your work. Well done!
Ren sent me and Im glad he did! As I sit here balling my eyes out, I can't help but be in awe of your talent for songwriting and that voice, damn, so much emotion!!
Saw this because of ren! This is sick! Going straight into my favs playlist!
Lyrical genius. Poems to music. From the heart. Deserves 1million views in 2 hours. What the world needs
Thanks, man.
Indeed. This needs more views than anything.
Real fucking music
For REAL I'm looking at the views, and like goddamn, more people need to hear this.... im gunna share it to all my platformssss!!!!!!
@Kai Straw do you mix and master all your own songs??? This sounds amazing! And I'd love to know how those pizzicato sounding string harmonies were made... its soo fuckin dope, and perfect! 🤌 great job!
@@JHGMusic420musically, artist uses the most overused chord progression. I wish he'd stretch the musical component as much as the lyrical work (which is fantastic). Makes the song sound cliche.
This is amazing! 🤍
So glad Ren brought your voice to my ears.
As you've no doubt heard, Ren sends his love.
I’ve been listening to you since supernova.. but I always come back to this song when I’m feeling like Ive hit a wall.. The line ‘Some see the light, and others need to will it to the sky’ carries so much weight for me, thank you
Ren sent me…beautiful voice and lyrics 🌸
annnnd in come the RENegades 😅 but honestly I am hooked HOW HAVE I NOT HEARD OF YOU BEFORE?! 🥰😍🎧
Ren recommended you. Wow. Subscribed. Wasted Love is 👌too. Shall swim through the rest of your catalogue soon 💀💀💀🕯️
I can’t believe I have never heard your music before . Thank you REn for putting Kai on my radar .
This is just a masterpiece, just discovered & have subscribed ❤🙏
Serious flow. Never heard of Kai Straw, thanks Ren. Your right on point. Great songwriting is talent that poets own the keys to. Respect.
Bro, "Great songwriting is talent that poets own the keys to." Did you author that?? It's beautiful! - (I mean, speaking of poets...) I re-read it about 10 times, gorgeous! And it fits here so well... Such perfect prose to describe these 2 lyrical geniuses :)
Wow I love the "bullet holes like polka dots" and the spider eyes. Ren was right, amazing lyrics.
Ren just keeps lifting people awsome track kai and the sentiment behind is is also inspiring!!😊
Subbed off Ren's recommendation. Listening to the full album here now and it's boss. 🙌
Bruh I am glad Ren led me here. This is fucking fire 🔥 🔥🔥
Ren send me here.this song is good!
The fact that you so beautifully put what these songs are about. Just makes them that more impactful.
The strength through the road is beautiful.
Loved it! Subed coz of Ren, but then got sucked into this incredible music! Thanks Ren and Kai.
Beautiful song!
Thank you!
Just found this song today and damn near lost my mind. Brutal and beautiful and my story out loud. Only thing that made it better was seeing that my favorite artist, Ren, shares love for this. FEELINGS AS FOLLOWS: INTEREST TO REASSURANCE TO CONFIRMATION.
Was already half way down this rabbit hole before Ren's shout out..
Kai Straw you are truly amazing!
Best Friday this whole month. PURE.FUCKING.TALENT
keep it up man ! We're all cheering for ya ! Stay blessed! 😊
Thanks, Jordan! ☠️☀️
I've never ever heard of Kai Straw before, and all I can say us 'Why?' The lyrics alone give me goosebumps!❤
I'm so glad thus just showed up in a generated mix. I listen to a lot of foster the people, Dennis Lloyd, two feet, etc.
Well, hey, I'm glad you found me! I drop a new song the last Friday of every month so keep an ear out. Thanks for giving me a shot. ❤
@@KaiStraw No, thank you! I've been so over mainstream music for years. It's refreshing to come across good music with amazing lyrics! Seems more relatable and down to earth. Love it 🥰
How on earth do you not have a million subscribers, this is indeed a lyrical masterclass!
Your music makes me feel so seen, I feel the brokenness in your voice. Thank you for sharing your pain, I see you too.
Ren sent me. Gave ya a chance, and you just got a new sub! Love this song. I'll check out more!
Thank you ren sounds great will dive into
Wow, this is stunning.
Wow. Can't wait to explore the rest of your catalog!
Oooooof this one hit hard and it was very much needed.
Glad you’re feelin’ it, thank you!
Music has a way of finding you when you need it most. 💙💙💙
"I've been lost inside the dark i see in you" is such a powerful line! Hits so hard.
Beautiful lyrics - I was sent here by Ren, and I'm staying :) Subbed and looking forward to checking out the rest of your stuff.
Firstly thanks to @RenMakesMusic for directing me here, and Thanks to you @KaiStraw, I'm already on my 3rd listen in a row, subscribed to your channel and looking forward to checking out more of your stuff. :)
I still can't get over how good this song is. Everything about it is art
Hit me right away, the intensity of your voice and lyrics. Subbed! I love the little background voice and sound touches--reminds me of Indian prayer/chanting. (I'm one of the folk that Ren pointed your way, and I'm happy he did!)
Love this. 🔥
Oh my god this is beautiful. It definitely inspires euphoria. I was simultaneously crying and ballet dancing around the kitchen. Love the bit about the spider's dozen eyes 😊😢😂❤
Came here thanks to Ren. Subscribing because of your music.
Love the performance. Very emotional!
I can't stop listening to this. And im discovering one great song after the other. What an artist!🤯
Thanks for diving in!
@KaiStraw Thank you for opening your soul to us. Do you have CDs or vinyls to buy? How about all these streaming sites like spotify. If i buy the albums there, is it possible to download them legally or is it just streaming. Sorry, I've never used these sites. Would be great to have a physical version of your albums or at least a local file that never gets lost or deleted. Sometimes after a few years yt for example reduces the quality. And some downloads from streaming sites are connected to an abo. So if i dont pay them anymore, my downloads wont work too. A hires download would be great or a physical copy. Can you help me out here?
@@KaiStraw it might sound unusual but except for yt, i don't have any experience with streaming sites. I've read that you can download the songs on spotify but as soon as you cancel the monthly payment, you don't have access to it anymore. I'd like to have my music stored permanently. Do you have a site where i can download it for a normal digital album price without needing a subscription with monthly payments? A physical Version would be sooo great. Maybe you'll think about releasing these albums on cd or vinyl? Or would it be possible to buy the files from you privately?
Sorry, my english isn't the best, I'm not from an english speaking country.....
Hmm looks like you can't really download them permanently anywhere. Is there a way to buy your files directly?
Have a nice evening!
I'm very heavy into rap and hip hop your music over the last 2 years has opened up my mind and now I listen to everything but country. Thank you.
I listened to exclusively rap for a long time, so - your comment makes a lot of sense to me.
❤❤❤❤❤ obsessed.
❤️❤️❤️
Finding yourself is finding God. This to me, is worship. I'm not religious. I'm not an extremist... but I know God. This is a beautiful song.
Beautiful!
This was absolutely amazing!! ❤️❤️❤️
Another banger once again. Please keep going man. Your music makes me understand myself better every time I listen.
Will do, man, many more songs on the way.
Brilliant! Here via Ren 😃 Liked & subscribed
Cheers pal 👍🍻
Thanks ren.
Outstanding 🔥👏👏👏🥂
Kai, you have the most beautiful voice Ive heard in so long. Every song Ive heard from you reminds me of things Ive felt at some point or am currently feeling.
You are truly a perfect artist through expressing all of your imperfect experiences in such a poetic, relatable and insightful way.
Thank you for helping me through my pain and fear, youre one of the only artists I have found that has helped me to stop running and face everything Ive been scared to face for years.
You're a healer and you're healing people, thank you for using your gift - its working! 💖💖💖
All my love from Australia 🦘
Loving your lyrics. Oh, and music is dope--great mix....still checking out more!
You speak to my heart. I’m going to put you on the radio as much as I can.
Wow!
I'm pretty sure I grew up with this guy's brother Travis... And then just stumbled across this song popping up in my feed. Pretty dope!
Was listening to you and following since you quit ur job due to covid your music is great
Thanks for sticking around.
Oh my god 😭 it hits every major issue I’m currently fighting 🥺🙏❤️🩹 “your thoughts have knives”…
Ren's power brought me here. 😂
a friend of mine showed me Mr Rocket Shoes a couple months back, and i honestly check my feed every day to see when a new release is coming now. The talent you bring to the table is insane. ❤
Ah, man, thanks so much. ❤️
Renegades are coming !
Beautiful ❤
Awesome song! Thanks for sharing it! Love his voice!
your voice gives me the chills big time KaiStraw! This is going straight into my phone.
ren brought me here and im glad
feel this, why are so many of us feeling nothing but pain
A total massage for the brain ❤
Peace and love 4 us all 🙏✌️🙏🫶
Merci pour cette magnifique musique
Lets GO!!!
Big tune, yes sir.
Thanks, brother!
this song is beautiful
Zaamn, this is really cool, thank you
Haha right on, thanks for listening to it!
Damn man, just discovered you some days ago thanks to an IG ad and i fucking love your work.
I resonate so much with pretty much all your lyrics and your sound so good.
Just broke up with my girl and Jesus all the emotions I feel are exactly what you put into words.
Hope you keep on with this and live of this some day.
Man, breakups are the worst. Keep your head up, brother. Glad my music is helping you through it.
Sweet! Love this 🙌
Like a spiders dozen eyes! Love that shit.
Thanks, brother!
This is like my anthem 🔥
Bravo
Thanks to Ren for recommending another great artist
Oh wow.🤯
❤❤❤
This came up as one of my Spotify release radar songs. I don't think I have any of your songs in my library but very happy Spotify brought me here. I can feel this song. Much love from Australia.
Thanks for giving me a shot. Much love back to you.
@@KaiStraw I've been lost inside the dark I see in you. What a line. I think anyone who has experience will feel this one.
Unbelievable ❤
Really takes me back that I've been listening to you and sharing your music for 11 years. I'm still really sad that your song The Champion isn't anywhere to be found nowadays. I couldn't possibly tell you how often I had that song on repeat
Yooooo!!! When are you performing live? I'm flying wherever that is... Alos, what's the best way to see live and any updates?
I’m not performing any shows at the moment, man. Just working on new music. But I appreciate that!
@@KaiStraw Right on! Keep up the amazing work! We all look forward to seeing you live one day.
Ren sent me and boy I'm glad! Subscribed!
Iˇm absolutely in love with your music! Amazing!! Keep up the good work! :)
I'm hear because of karma Palmer. Such a tune...and to see ren pointed a few of you here...madness...just saw ren at sgp24....love ,peace and playfullness❤