“I STILL HAVE MY SONGS”
Lyrics and music by
Justin Holloway
June 4, 2024

Writing has always been my catharsis.

From Op-Ed’s to essays , to a book, to songs, it has been my go-to for as long as I can remember. (Even as a young child when I was given the moniker, “Edgar” because of the seriousness of my writing)

I’ve written over 600 songs the past four years. These years have been the most seemingly unbearable of my life.

I probably wrote about 500 in the decades before this.

Some folks describe me as a prolific writer. Yes, I’ve written many, none of which you’ve heard on the radio, and none of which have topped the charts. Ha

One can be prolific without being profound. 👀

Yet, for me to not write, is to not relieve myself of my need for expression.

Why share these songs? I don’t truly know.

Some have asked me to do so.

I have also hoped that , in some way that might help others , even though written by an ordinary man.

I will tell you much of what I have written is revelatory. Much is from observation. To say this, gives me an easy out.

We have all experienced great and horrible things in this life.

It is during the most unbearable and horrific times of my life, that my songs have helped me survive as I pour out my heart to my Creator, and acknowledge that which is relevant.

It is survival for me.

Songs allow me to share without getting bogged down in every superfluous detail.

The superfluous details I have shared with GOD ALONE!

He is my reason for living, and the only reason I am still here and able to articulate.

Without the Lord, I am undone! 💜

Oh how grateful I am for His faithfulness, understanding , and restoration power. And, I trust Him enough in the things I will never understand this side of heaven. CONPLETELY!

He has the FINAL WORD!

Therein, lies my peace.

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