Pat McCay is proud to release the second single off his recently launched EP, Ready. The track, called “Shape Shifting” layers subtle melodic vocals and laidback beats to offer a vivid glimpse into the personal metamorphosis the Capetonian singer-songwriter underwent in recent years.
Pat McCay explains his Metamorphosis
“About 10 years ago I was given a book called ‘Power Thoughts’; this little book kick-started my process of healing. I began to ‘cultivate the observer’ i.e. I started to acknowledge some of the thoughts that I was unknowingly ‘in reaction’ to. This, along with many failed attempts to get clean at a host of treatment facilities, finally brought me to a place where I was ready to change my life at the end of 2016”
Parts of the journey that brought him to wellness can be heard in the mood and lyrics of the songs on Pat’s recent EP, especially “Shape Shifting”.
Pat explains how it influenced “Shape Shifting” and the rest of the EP
“It was super rough, but I’m so grateful for my family and friends that supported and helped me on my journey to wellness. I experienced a major shift in the beginning of 2018, and I can honestly say life has been radically different since then”
Pat explains that one of the skills he learned in recovery was to speak from his own experience instead of dissociating, and that he brought this to his music as well
“When you share truth in your songs, others can see their own experiences echoed in the music and it makes them feel connected. Pretty much everyone struggles with some form of addiction and in some ways connection is the opposite of addiction. Instead of giving empty advice, I choose to share where I’m at – it’s raw and it’s real.”
“In a sense the EP addresses some common longings, such as the need to be seen and heard. There are a lot of people out there who are trying to fix the world before they’ve done the work to fix themselves. Personally, I don’t think there’s anything more powerful than truly learning to love what God made – namely yourself. Learning to love others is a natural part of that process.”
Pat says “Shape Shifting” is the track that is most descriptive about his past and also draws attention to the common struggle of feeling out of place, whilst simultaneously focussing on hope
“Shape Shifting celebrates the fact that in those times that I wasn’t really present, there were people looking after me, watching out for me. Some might call them angels. It’s a song of grace and the realisation that we’ve always been unconditionally loved, both in our mess and in our glory.”
“Shape Shifting” currently holds the 14th spot on the 2OCEANSVIBE chart. Have a listen to the track below and you’ll find out why…
You can listen to the new Pat McCay EP on all major streaming platforms, click HERE to see where you can do that.
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