Dopamine

An open letter to my former self and comrades...

Dopamine

So let's try to rewind, to those kids in the corner, our lives out of order
We'd rise from underneath it all
And our hands were dirty with service
Our songs had meaning and purpose
Our hearts were made for something more

36 days turned to 14 long years
The trials and errors that got us to here
And I want you to know we're alright
So let fate decide

I smile but I'm not okay
I tried to be perfect, but just on the surface
Our lives were planned to live this way
There are scars, there are wounds
And our hearts, they have broken
Our minds they have spoken
Our lives were made for so much more

36 days turned to 14 long years
The trials and errors that got us to here
And I want you to know we're alright
Starting again, making up for lost time
We don't need our name, we've got friends on our side
And I want you to know we're alright

The slow conversation we had on the phone
Just made me feel that I wasn't alone
All that I knew is when I got home
We'd try again
It's been a long time, man I feel like a ghost
But think of the people who need it the most - you and I

36 days turned to 14 long years
The trials and errors that got us to here
And I want you to know we're alright (everything's alright)
Starting again, making up for lost time
We don't need our name, we've got friends on our side (let fate decide)
And I want you to know we're alright
So let fate decide

[francisseidel]

Beautiful song from someone with a beautiful heart. Well done.

[joshplaylist]

Discovered jason dunn and hawk nelson this year I'm glad that i found you guys thank you for the music

[joshualanders]

Man I miss your voice wish you put more music out !

[the_gift]

The 36 days reference.... I felt that.... I was 16 when I got your first album in 2004 and have grown up continually listening to all your songs and had 3 kids of my own. Thanks for everything you do Jason

[ATeenagerFromMars]

I wish og Hawk Nelson could have a comeback 🥲

[gunnerford]

Hawk Nelson was a big part of my life even I had nowhere to turn, I turned to music. I was introduced to your words when I felt speechless in my own life. Whether you rejoin the boys or stay solo I'll always listen man. I love this one.

[comradewarnke]

i miss the old days, it brings tears to my eyes to hear you sing. So much nostalgia, thank you.

[evon]

Gosh your voice takes me back. Wow. I forgot how much I missed it!

[kravenj.andsirknight]

love that you're still making amazing music.
"36 days, turn into 14 long years." melted my heart, and my eyes tear up...

[jonathanglass]

Dude, the feels. Keep singing man. Keep singing!

[jasoneasterling]

Love you so much Jason do you still in a band

[mattmdbeatzjeusavesjohnzoh]

Hi Jason I met you in Montreal in 2003. We were hanging out downtown for a week. You showed me your poetry and music how are you brother. Remember me? that tall guy Matt

[opi]

Wishing and hoping reunion of HK a reality. But honestly keep rocking. Love your songs 👍

[lucasruckle]

Dude legit you are amazing Jason. I thank God for all of the love and passion you have shared through your music. So much nostalgia listening to you. I've listened since I was like 10 years old when Letters to the President was released.

[MrZix]

Hey Jason, I don't know if you'll ever read this, but I just wanted to say thank you for everything you did for me and all your other fans back in those days. HN, your antics on those old podcasts, every bit of content that you guys put out, and some of the best shows I've ever been to, they all really helped this kid from Kentucky get through some rough times. My cousins and I shared many a late night listening to your music in the basement. You were such a big part of my life, and I just wanted to tell you that you made my life better. Thank you. For everything.

[blaineroussell]

This reminds me so much of the old school Hawk Nelson music! Glad to see you still making music Jason! Still hoping for a HN reunion one day!

[AdamJCastro]

Beautiful song brother...brings back a lot of memories and feels

[jonathonmiller]

Any chance that this stuff will appear on Spotify?

[mslivesound]

I am a biggest fan of you Jason.... Those albums of Hawk Nelson with you in the band were my all gime favorites

[jaredpacoli]

i miss you jason dunn in hawk nelson :(