the last postcard
Musical Odyssey: Oscar Anton's Reflection on a Year of Discoveries
Lyrics
Hey, it's Oscar
Introduction: Oscar addressing the recipient.
I hope you're ok,
Expressing concern for the recipient's well-being.
This is the last time I'm writing you. I mean, not in a dark way, it's just the last trip of the year.
Clarifying it's the last communication for the year, not implying negativity; just the end of a journey.
I'm going home now.
Informing about heading home.
At the beginning of this year, I decided to meet artists and write music in a new country every month.
Reflecting on a year-long journey to meet artists and create music in different countries.
Out of the 12 places I went to / From this, I wrote 10 songs.
Outlining the outcome: 10 songs written from 12 places visited.
This was by far the most exciting, challenging, and tiring thing I've ever done.
Describing the experience as the most exciting, challenging, and tiring endeavor.
After spending my entire life writing music in my bedroom I wanted to go out and explore.
Expressing the desire to explore beyond the confines of a bedroom where music was typically created.
I guess I also wanted to find people like me, who loved music as much as I do.
Seeking like-minded individuals who share a passion for music.
Growing up in Paris, studying in private schools, I never had friends pushing me in that direction.
Sharing the lack of such friends while growing up in a particular environment.
And the only people I met doing music told me to sing in French.
Recalling advice to sing in French, contrary to personal preferences.
But I don't know anything about French music. I never did.
Expressing unfamiliarity with French music and maintaining individuality.
I remember falling in love with music after watching Robbie Williams play Knebworth on YouTube,
Recounting the moment of falling in love with music, inspired by watching Robbie Williams on YouTube.
after dancing over this Fatboy Slim CD I found in the closet,
Remembering dancing to a Fatboy Slim CD.
and after my dad played Satisfaction for me and my best friend in the car.
Highlighting the influence of family, particularly the father introducing a song (Satisfaction).
From then, it was just me and the music I found on the internet.
Emphasizing the personal connection with music found on the internet.
I learned guitar in my room, by playing some songs I liked.
Detailing the self-learning process of playing the guitar in the bedroom.
I recorded my first song on my computer after class, and shot a video with my camera.
Narrating the first song recorded after class and a video shot with a camera.
This is what music was and still is for me.
Defining music as a personal, independent endeavor without seeking advice.
I never had anyone to ask for advice, and I never asked for it.
Expressing the absence of mentors despite the need for guidance.
Yet I needed to.
Reflecting on the necessity that led to the decision to leave the comfort zone.
And that's why I left.
Summarizing the motivation for the journey.
Over the year, I made some new friends and I lost some.
Noting the changes in friendships over the year.
I've been happy so many times and sad all the time.
Expressing a mix of happiness and sadness experienced.
I drank coconut water and ate pastrami sandwiches.
Listing specific experiences like consuming coconut water and pastrami sandwiches.
I smiled a lot and cried once.
Reflecting on moments of joy and a single instance of sadness (crying).
I heard some good songs and bad ones.
Acknowledging exposure to both good and bad songs.
I drove an old bmw and took the subway.
Detailing modes of transportation: driving an old BMW and taking the subway.
I wore a beanie and walked barefoot.
Describing personal style: wearing a beanie and walking barefoot.
I broke my guitar and I found you.
Recalling a broken guitar and finding a connection with the recipient.
And that's why I'm going home now.
Concluding the journey and the reason for returning home.
I'll see you soon,
Mentioning anticipation of future meetings with the recipient.
Oscar
Closing with the signature, "Oscar."
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