Track By Tracks: Talkradio – Choose (2024)

1. No Replay:

The idea behind this track came when I was thinking about certain incidents from my past, wishing they had turned out differently. Then I had another thought. What if by changing what had happened back then, I wouldn’t have anything I have now, or have met the same people? Could making a situation better back then, actually mean I could be in a worse position now? I realized it’s not clear-cut. As a result, if you’re happy with where you are in life, you just need to accept all the bad stuff that happened before, because those same bad years were a part of what brought you to this point.

2. Down:

This was all about the environment I grew up in. It was hostile to any musical activities. When I started playing with bands in my late teens, I had to keep it a secret from my family for years, or risk punishment. This included the possibility of getting locked out of the house (it had already happened once for an insanely trivial reason). I think it’s pretty insane to not even give a child a chance at something in case they’re actually good at it. The song is about giving something a go, even when there are significant obstacles.

3. Livin’:

I was constantly hearing people talking about the need to be happy. I was also getting told by friends how they were people at work or at school who just couldn’t cope with even the slightest thing not going their way. This song is about life with both ups and downs is completely normal, and how things should be. I don’t know at which point or why people were suddenly having breakdowns by not getting what they wanted, but if it keeps going like this, I think we’re all screwed.

4.Calling:

This is an easy one. It’s about my wife. No matter how much I doubt myself, and no matter how bad things get for me, she is always supportive. As a result, I bounce back a lot quicker than I ever used to. I also never go as far down a hole as I used to. She’s like my anchor.

5. One Day At A Time:

There are times in life when too many things hit you at once, and it can be overwhelming. There have been heaps of times I’ve just had my face in my hands trying to block out everything that was going on. This song is just a reminder that I need to only concentrate on one thing at a time. That’s all we can really do in those situations.

6. What Are You Gonna Do:

This is about a certain type of person, and geez have I met a few of them. A lot of people seem to make really horrible spur-of-the-moment decisions, and then regret them later. Sometimes they’re life-altering decisions. I’ve never understood people like that. I’ve always been someone who has to look at something from every angle, even get outside advice, before committing to a life-altering decision. A lot of these people also seem to be the type that are never happy with what they’ve got, no matter how good they had it. I’ve always been grateful for what I have accomplished, no matter how small. Even if others had done more. I’ve never understood the “grass is always greener…” mentality.

7. Get What You’re Giving:

This one is basically about how people treat others. I’ve seen a lot of people treat others like crap, then get offended when they’re treated the same way. It’s extremely hypocritical. If you dish it out, you should be fine with getting it in return.

8. Say Hi:

So many people bury their faces in phones and tablets. I have actually seen couples at restaurants, sitting across from each other, both staring at their phones for the duration of their meals. Not a single word, other than to order. What the hell is the point??!?! This is just a reminder to actually talk to other people. That is a real “social” activity.

9. My Time:

This came from realizing that I’ve managed to get to quite a good place in life. When I looked back, I noticed that I’d actually achieved a fair bit. It was a bit of a surreal moment. This is about accepting that I’ve done well, and after many good and bad years, finally reaching a position where I can say “I’m ok now”. I still find it hard to say, because I feel like the moment I admit it, something will happen to unravel everything.