Taking the first step with “Nothing to Lose”

The Fork in the road that you’ve been trying to avoid is finally upon you, and you need to decide which path to take. In one direction there is seemingly a more certain and comfortable lifestyle, the other direction is filled with uncertainty, but there is the hope that you become exactly who you dream to be. With nothing to lose which path would you take? I feel like most people would opt for the path where they can accomplish their dreams. Chase Gray tackles this concept artistically as well in his personal life with the release of “Nothing to Lose”. This release marks his first song debuting with NJ Supergroup The O.T.C. Collective, and also his first release since his 2019 debut solo album “Songs for Maggie”. Nothing to lose embodies part of chases whimsical yet determined outlook of life. From the instrumentation to the lyrics, the song encourages listeners not to freeze up in fear. Using words of affirmation and the ethereal, upbeat, yet calming sound profile “Nothing to lose” has been one of my go-to ‘get it done’ songs since its release. This is one of those songs that is oddly repeatable because the song and message is simple and practical, and the more I listen the more the song seems relevant to my own life giving me more motivation to pursue my own dreams.