THE HEAD AND THE HEART
1. **Q:** What motivated you to create “Rivers and Roads”?
**A:** We were driven by our experiences of change, both individual and collective while creating “Rivers and Roads.” Our goal was to capture the feeling of longing or nostalgia that comes with periods of turbulence or departure.
2. **Q:** This song talks about themes like change and loss. Could you go deeper into the significance of these themes in the song?
**A:** Change and loss are some of the central themes in Rivers and roads as they are universal experiences that we all pass through at one point in life. We wanted to show how these experiences could be bittersweet since they have got mixed emotions.
3. **Q:** The lyrics depict separation from a place. How did you come up with such expressive imagery?
**A:** To compose such images in “Rivers and Road,” we borrowed from our own personal experience, memories, and emotions. Instead, we sought to communicate a sense of wanting a time in our lives when we had left people behind.
4. **Q:** For example, there is a repetition of phrases like “All our friends will move away” or “Nothin’ is as it has been”, which give rhythm to this song. Was this intentional?
**A:** Yes definitely!. We aimed at making readers understand that this song is made up of different parts moving continuously.
5. **Q:** How significant are these lines: ‘Rivers and roads / Rivers ’til I reach you’ used repeatedly throughout the song?
**A:** Rivers and roads represent life’s journey towards connection or acceptance among other things; thus, play an important part in this text. Repetition implies travel as well as desire for family reunion.
6. **Q:** When people listen to it, what would you like them to take from “Rivers and Roads”?
**A:** Our intention is for people to find some part of themselves in “Rivers and Roads” and be comforted by it. Whenever they are at the crossroads of life or simply reflecting on their pasts, our song should elicit a deep feeling.
7. **Q:** It has been highly praised by both fans and critics; what does it feel like seeing such an amazing reaction to your work?
**A:** I am really honored by the way that many people have responded to that song. We appreciate all the love and support that we have received, making us want to create more music which can touch others in different ways.
8. **Q:** How did recording “Rivers and Roads” go?
**A:** Recording “Rivers and Road” was a project that was done in collaboration. We had various experiments moving through different sounds until we got the vibe we were looking for on this particular track. It took a lot of effort but it was worth every second spent on it.
9. **Q: What do you hope audiences will get from your music?**
**A:** In sum, we just hope our music can bring some solace, encouragement or connection into somebody’s life. So as to touch individuals very deeply with our songs, and make them better off in some way as a result of having heard them.
10. **Q:** What people say about “Rivers and Roads” is that it is a powerful contemplation on changes in our lives with respect to time. What do you think about this interpretation?
**A:** We have been privileged for the depth of understanding that people have shown towards this song. To us, “Rivers and Roads” means more than just words; it is a reflection of our past experiences, feelings, and we are happy that other individuals can connect with it at the same level.
