There’s a song by The Script that includes the lyric “…music was the home for your pain” and for Michael Lazar, it could be said that such rings particularly true. His upcoming album 51/49, scheduled to drop on October 8th, is a collection of 15 songs that showcase an 18-year journey through life and loss – his mother passed and he lost his home and everything he owned in a fire – love and self-discovery. 51/49 is very much a diary of sorts, highlighting and addressing the highs and lows of his life; moments and events that many music fans around the world will no doubt find themselves about to connect and relate with. Before the album drops however, PopWrapped are delighted to premiere Michael’s newest single “Few Breaths Away.”
The song is a special one for Michael, as he explains: “Of all the tracks on 51/49, this one might be the most special to me. It’s all about celebrating every second you have air in your lungs and being grateful for the privilege, for that’s what it is to live on this beautiful planet we call Earth. “I’m trying to seize the day and not let life slip away.” It really says it all, doesn’t it? “I could sail across the ocean all to find a better life – as if mine were broken, but the truth is I’m alright.” It’s also about the power of love – “…and no matter where my footprints fall, I hope yours aren’t far behind. ‘Cause you’re all I need to help me sleep, so stay with me tonight and every-day. Stay just a few breaths away.” Sometimes life gets you down and it feels like it just keeps getting harder and harder, you make mistakes that pile up on one another or have regrets you wish you didn’t have. The truth is that’s everyone. But don’t give up. The rain will break and the clouds will part. And the sun will shine again.”
Give “Few Breaths Away” a listen below and for more information on Michael Lazar, give his page a like on Facebook or follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Header photo credit: Jamal Bonaparte, All Your Ent.
