Slow Tides & Open Skies (Intro)

[SFX: Soft ocean waves rolling in… seagulls faint in distance… wind breeze…] [Light piano chords fade in. Warm pad underneath.] Singing (soft, reflective) You hear that? That’s peace. That’s what it sounds like when you stop running. Used to think life was loud… Fast money. Fast love. Fast everything. But the ocean don’t rush… It just moves when it’s ready. [Waves swell slightly louder, then settle] Sung (soft melody) Sun falling slow over water Sky painted gold for a moment I been chasing highs for so long Forgot what it felt like to own it Salt on my skin, heart open No expectations, just hoping This season don’t pass me by Before I learn how to hold it [Soft hum melody continues under waves] Singing (slightly closer, intimate tone) This album ain’t about being perfect. It’s about being present. Temptation… loyalty… loss… love… Growth. Same friends. Same faith. Different man. [Soft distant laughter + wave crash] Sung (slightly bigger, hopeful) Slow tide, wash me clean Old mistakes drift out to sea Golden hour setting me free Right where I’m supposed to be [Music pulls back to just ocean + soft pad] Singing (whisper) Welcome to Slow Tides & Open Skies. Slow it down. [One final deep wave crash → fade into Track 2 “Tequila & Lime” beat starting faintly underneath the ocean sound]