Establishing the mood with poetic prowess and intentional depth, lumin opens On My Own with an intimate electric guitar soundscape and situational prose as he sings, “Remember that the stars are shining for you…”
From the prose it feels like lumin struggles with the pain and emotion of what it means to be alone; but as the song expands, we discover lumin‘s self-realized nature. The lyrics describe a person finding themselves at a crossroads in life, hearing the voice of wisdom in strangers and celestial objects as he questions his direction.
Despite longing for companionship and reassurance, On My Own ultimately questions whether he should let go and embrace his independence. The lyrics of On My Own highlight a battle between seeking validation from external sources and finding one’s own inner power, emphasizing a journey towards self-reliance.
This even ties into the artist’s name… lumin, like “illuminate” – it feels like his wise and prophetic message is also tied into his moniker and wider purpose as an artist. The dimensional riser in the song leads to a bright and optimistic guitar solo. The overarching energy feels empowering and almost transcendental.
The middle eight is laced with nature sounds and provides a meditative moment of respite for us to connect with the universe, before an iconic final reprise. Speaking on his intentional artistry, lumin, who hails from Hurst, USA, confesses, “Music is what I want to do every single day, and the ability to impact people’s lives through it makes every challenge worthwhile.”
He continues, “I believe that many things in life exist in shades of grey, even though people often focus on extremes of black or white. This song reflects that nuance, exploring uncertainty without fully landing on one side or the other.” We have added On My Own to our New Music Spotlight playlist, and our TIMELESS playlist, whilst we anticipate future releases from lumin!