Navigating the biting chill of the Midwest, we, The Five of Us, tumbled into the cramped confines of a dressing room, shedding layers of winter gear. The air hung thick with the scent of dust and age as Nadaddy frantically searched for a writing utensil, while Soul Glow wrestled with a vintage practice amp – a relic from a long-ago Christmas. We were a band on a mission, chasing the fleeting echoes of a melody that threatened to vanish if we spoke or even breathed wrong. After a few anxious moments coaxing sound from the old amplifier, Soul Glow unearthed it – a groove steeped in hip-hop rhythms and reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s magic. This became the heartbeat of our song, “Never Let Me Go.”
Later, Atlanta beckoned us back to refine this musical seed into a full song. Returning home offered a welcome respite from the relentless demands of touring, yet we arrived carrying unseen wounds. The constant cycle of performances had strained personal connections, and legal hurdles had cast a long shadow of uncertainty over our future. It was from this place of vulnerability and exhaustion that we gathered, united by a singular, unwavering truth: the enduring presence of God in our lives. Driven by a desire to share this solace, we shaped “Never Let Me Go” into a heartfelt prayer of gratitude, a declaration to God: “You never ever let me go.”
This song is fundamentally about hope. Life inevitably presents challenges, moments of pain and difficulty that can feel overwhelming. However, within these struggles, we hold onto the conviction that a divine love exists, a love far greater than we can fully comprehend. If there is one certainty that anchors us amidst life’s storms, it is this profound and comforting truth.
