Page 65 - ION Indie Magazine JanFeb 2020 Issue

The lead-off song is just a fun kind of redneck style
party song called “Banged Up,” that reminds us to
have fun once in a while even though you might get a
little crazy in the process!

The title cut is a Gospel-influenced lyric describing his
simple belief that sometimes you just have to have
faith and believe. Arnold first played the song at his
Mother-in-law’s funeral service back in 2017.

“Long Way From Glory” is another song with
a Gospel theme that makes us think about
what the real priorities should be in our own
lives.

“My Best Friend” was written about a friend
who lost their battle to cancer. It’s a very
heavy subject that sadly, with which most of
us can identify.

One of my favorites on the album is “Tink,”
which was written about his daughter and is
her nick name. Arnold wrote this song for his
daughter’s high school graduation. Being a
dad myself, this song reminds me of how
proud I am of my own daughter and the close
relationship we share and also realizing how
fast they grow up.

“Brother James” is a true song that Arnold wrote after
a homeless man approached him and his family while
waiting in line at a Bon Jovi concert in New Jersey. The
man had spent 30 years in prison in Alabama and was
on the streets asking for compassion. Arnold explains
further, “His name was James but I did not catch his
last name, so I called him ‘Brother James.’ I was
frightened, but I listened and gave. As he walked away,
he said, ‘Jesus Loves Me.’ I believe he was an angel
testing me.”

“She’s Not You” is a smooth country waltz and very
traditional. Waltzes were at one time a staple in
country music, but are seldom heard these days. I’m
glad that Arnold included this on the album.