The article discusses the creation of the song 'Ho Hey' by exploring the author's journey from a small town to the challenging music scene in New York. It reflects on past heartbreaks, both personal and professional, that influenced the songwriting process. The song's unique structure, with no chorus, and the decision to forgo a click track while recording contributed to its distinctive sound. Experiences of rejection and resilience shaped the lyrics, showcasing a blend of nostalgia and defiance against personal loss and the pursuit of artistic dreams.
I wrote Ho Hey about these experiences. Looking back, I was writing about two heartbreaks at the same time.
The hook is pure defiance: you might have broken up with me but I belong with you, you belong with me.
Once I started strumming it again, Ho Hey just poured out of me. The song needed a kind of looseness.
When producer Kevin Augunas stepped in to finish it, he pointed out that a lot of our favourite records had been recorded without using a click track.
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