As I sit here reflecting on how “You’ve got this” came into being, it feels like the kind of moment you want to hold onto, the kind of moment that carries you through the tougher days. When I started this track, I didn’t have a specific destination in mind. I wasn’t chasing a sound or a vibe—I was simply in a moment, trusting the process, letting the music speak as it wanted to. And that’s exactly how I hope this song feels to you: like a breath of fresh air when the world feels heavy, like a moment of clarity in the midst of chaos.
I’ll be honest, there were days when I wasn’t sure if I had it in me to finish this track. I mean, we all go through those times, right? When self-doubt creeps in, when the road ahead seems uncertain, and you wonder if it’s all worth it. But in those moments, I had this guitar—this strum that reminded me to slow down. It reminded me that sometimes, it’s not about rushing to the finish line. It’s about finding your rhythm and allowing it to guide you, even when the path isn’t clear. That simple strumming pattern became the heartbeat of the song, almost like a quiet whisper that said, “Take it easy. Everything’s unfolding as it should.”
I think we all need that reminder, especially when life starts feeling like a whirlwind. We don’t always have control over what’s coming next, but we do have the power to decide how we react to it. That’s the feeling I wanted to capture with this song—the calm, steady confidence that we carry within us, even when the world around us seems unpredictable. When I added the fingerpicking to the guitar, it was like I could hear the song’s voice growing stronger, growing clearer. It became a conversation, a dialogue with myself, a conversation with anyone who might need to hear it. “You’ve got this,” it said, over and over again, until the words felt like they were etched into my soul.
Then came the piano, which was like adding a touch of softness to the mix. If the guitar was the steady pulse, the piano became the light that guided the way. It was gentle, almost like a whisper in the dark—reminding me that it’s okay to be still, to take a pause. We’re always in such a hurry, aren’t we? Always chasing something—goals, dreams, the next big thing. But sometimes, the most important thing we can do is simply breathe, step back, and let things unfold naturally. The piano allowed me to create that space, that sense of serenity that says, “It’s okay to take your time. You don’t have to have all the answers right now.”
And then, as I was building the track, I realized the missing piece—something that would tie it all together. That’s when I added the laidback beats. I wanted something that would feel like a steady companion throughout the track—something to carry the rhythm without pushing it too hard. The beats became the soundtrack to those quiet moments when we feel like we’re standing still, but in reality, we’re moving forward every day, step by step. The beats were like the reminder that even in our most unsteady moments, there’s a rhythm to our lives. There’s progress, even when we don’t see it.
The thing is, we don’t always give ourselves credit for the small victories. We’re so focused on the big goals, the big milestones, that we forget to celebrate the quiet moments—the days when we get up and show up, even when it feels like we’re running on empty. “You’ve got this” was meant to be that reminder. It’s for those days when you’re not sure if you have enough energy to keep going, but you do it anyway. For those moments when you’re fighting off self-doubt, when you’re questioning whether you’re on the right path. It’s for all the times you’re doing more than you realize, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
I wanted this track to be the soundtrack to your moments of quiet strength—the ones that no one sees but you feel deep down. It’s for the days when you’ve got a million things on your plate but you’re still showing up. It’s for the moments when you’re facing challenges and you’re not sure how you’ll make it through, but you do, one step at a time. The beauty of life is in those small, everyday victories, and sometimes we just need a little reminder of that.
When I listen to this song, I think about how far I’ve come—not just in the process of making music, but in life. We’re all in different places, but we’re all navigating our own journeys. And no matter where you are right now, “You’ve got this” is a message of reassurance, a celebration of your resilience, your patience, and your strength. It’s about finding comfort in knowing that, no matter what happens, you’re always moving forward, even when it doesn’t feel like it.
In a world that’s constantly rushing, where everyone’s trying to keep up, “You’ve got this” is the track that says: slow down, take a breath, and trust the journey. Life isn’t about perfection or having everything figured out—it’s about showing up and moving through the challenges, day by day.
So, whenever you find yourself doubting, whenever you feel like the world is spinning too fast, I hope you press play on this track and let it remind you: you’re doing great. Keep going. One step at a time, and you’ve got this. The rhythm of life will carry you through.
