“Lover and a Giver” is a response to what’s going on in the world right now. I feel like a lot of people are starting to lose hope, and there’s a lot of tensions and divisions in America at the present moment. I wrote this song to be an anthem of love, hope, and unity; much like the great songs of the ‘60’s and ‘70’s. It’s also a reminder to appreciate the beautiful things in life, like nature and watching a river flow, and to realize that we are all connected, and ultimately just want to find something authentic, true, and meaningful. The goal for this song is to turn darkness into light, and to offer a kind of cathartic therapy for those of us who are becoming increasingly frustrated and disillusioned with what’s on the news. I was very influenced by John Lennon on this song, and the messages of “Imagine” and “All You Need Is Love”. I want to bring back that kind of powerful songwriting. I wanted to write a song that’s not quite a political protest song, but that reminds people that love is more powerful than hate, and that unity is stronger than division.