“Moment of Hope” by Eighty is performed live on this podcast episode. The lyrics and background of her original song are broken down and discussed. 

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Chapters: 

(00:00) Introduction

JJ & Eighty explain the song selection.

(01:10) “Moment of Hope” by Eighty (AD) 

Eighty performs her original song “Moment of Hope”  

(06:37) Inspiration & Background   

Eighty goes over how deep conversations inspired this song. 

(07:44) Song Title 

Why it’s called “Moment of Hope” 

(10:11) Lyric Break Down 

(11:07) “Wait just a second” 

How repetition is used in the song. 

(12:48) Verse 1 -2/2 

(13:27) Growing Pains 

Eighty and JJ talk about maturing in relationships with parents as a transition between childhood and adulthood. 

(16:39) Compromise 

How comprise can be the “Moment of Hope” 

(17:09) Chorus 

(17:19) Appreciating the Moments 

Life is lived in the small moments, how do we cherish them? 

(20:45) Guitar Inspiration 

How the lyrics inspired the instrumentation, and using silence in the music. 

(22:57) Positive Songwriting 

Eighty shares how this song was a turning point for her in her songwriting, where she started to embrace positivity. 

(23:55) Verse 2 - 1/2 

(24:13) Nostalgia 

Respecting where you are and being in the moment. 

(27:34) Breaking the Rules

How the lyrics “break the rules” 

(31:46) Verse 2 - 2/2

(33:40) Growth in Relationships  

Eighty talks about growth in relationships and the line between independence and familial guidance. 

(37:11) Advice for Songwriters 

(39:12) Outro

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