“Drown” was the spark that marked the inception of this album, created in close collaboration with Melih Kor (see backside). Originally, its intro was intended to start the entire album. We allowed the guitar to have much space, especially with the long bridge. Amidst the stress and social isolation triggered by Corona, with all the hard work and the lack of money, I found myself spiraling deeper into depression and constant overwhelm. At times, it felt so suffocating that I could barely see the light at the end of the tunnel. “Drown” is the musical expression of these emotions.