These six songs are extremely diverse, coming from the worlds of reggae, jazz and pop But they are also united by easily recognizeable themes that give each song a distinct flavor and point of view. WAKE UP embraces the beauty of the world around us and being grateful for each day and all that it offers. TAKE THE SCENIC ROUTE asks listeners to "enjoy the view" and "take it slow." as they roadtrip across the United States. ALLIGATOR ROCK is a retro romp about a jam band of alligators rocking a campsite somewhere in the Everglades. TO LOVE THAT GOT AWAY is an anthem written in rememberance of 1970s pop singer Karen Carpenter that speaks to lost love. BIG BIG WAVE is a playful shout-out to the sometimes devastating storms that visit the southeast during late summer. NOT GOING BACK makes a statement about a hometown that has taken a turn for the worse.