Go Alone is a lamentation turned mantra. Despite so many of the narratives within modern living, we are not individual units navigating life. It can be hard to remember sometimes just how dependent we need to be on each other to build the world we all want and care for all the lives within it. Go Alone captures the tipping point of self-oriented despair giving birth to realisation. Though we are constantly adrift and often in discomfort, with the vulnerability to reach out to another that evergreen truth emerges: we are never truly on our own.

Trying to build the peaceful and connected world we all want can be deeply isolating. The suffering of our collective failures leads to much bitterness which gives voice to angry, divisive ideas. ‘Say No More’ is a lamentation, but also a determined commitment - we have the knowledge and skills we need to end the worst of suffering and celebrate the best in each other. Let’s not be distracted by the whisperings of others and get to work building the world we deserve to share.

Simply put, this song is a call to get out of our heads and celebrate the vibrancy of life. The music propels this message with an Afro-Caribbean rhythm, spiritual jazz melodies, and a Mauritian sega outro. Many of us desperately want to help our planet, but the social change required to do so cannot be achieved without a deep understanding of the interconnectedness of everyone and everything. The song’s lyrics describe a person trapped in negative, selfish thought patterns, who comes to realize that they are not the centre of the universe.

With instrumentation and vocals that evoke the serenity of being in the wilderness, this song is a call to reconnect with nature. The title is taken from a quote by John Muir (19th century American environmental activist, known as the father of National Parks), who inspired many to value the wild places that still exist. Muir believed that regaining a harmonious equilibrium with Mother Earth is integral to our mental and physical health. As the climate crisis worsens, and cities grow more and more crowded, let's go back home to the wild!

In Swahili, "sema" can be translated as "say it" or "speak about it". Addressing mental health is a global challenge. Perceptions of normalcy and health are relative. Depression leading to suicide is not uncommon. Let's highlight the importance of caring for each other. Mental well-being is not shameful; it should be openly acknowledged and supported.

Swahili lyrics convey life's challenges, emphasizing money struggles and the absence of free things. They confront skin color discrimination, highlighting the shame in distinguishing between white and black. The song promotes unity, love, and equal rights, discouraging fear in our fast-paced world. Repeated phrases emphasize understanding, love for neighbors, and the futility of fighting when, ultimately, people are the same.

People's unique qualities are often judged by societal standards, which goes against human nature. There is a dissonance between who we are and who we are expected to be. "Don't be too big, don't be too small, be self-assured but not overconfident, don't look too white or too black" This protest song doesn’t march on the street, and it doesn't aggressively go after our oppressor. This is a song about our soft power. The power to refuse to be seen as other then we actually are. We are all unique and we refuse to be sorry about that.