It may be obvious by now, that the majority of my songs, arguably like most musical creations, are centred around love, relationships and navigating through life in the wake or the midst of those people in your life that leave an impression on you, good or bad, and ultimately hopefully improve your understanding of yourself and what you want in life and in a partner.
You could spend hours, days, months even, arguing what’s the most important aspect of a romantic relationship, and the truth is probably closer to attaching importance to all aspects. Physical compatibility, personality compatibility, politics, interests and hobbies, life goals, career aspirations and the list could go on for things that can make or break a relationship.
…sung by the Beatles and likely many other artists over the years in some form or another, is a common theme in romantic media but unfortunately just isn’t true.
“All you need is love” written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney and sung by the Beatles and likely many other artists over the years in some form or another, is a common theme in romantic media but unfortunately just isn’t true. It sounds lovely and romantic and conjures up fond imagery of famous love stories like Romeo and Juliet, The Hunchback of Notre Dame and The Notebook. These stories’ whilst seemingly very different, all have a focus on how the magic of “love conquers all”, no matter the hurdle be it economical, racial, or any other systemic shackle which may hinder a relationship from blossoming. In reality love isn’t a fairytale, and once that honeymoon period ends and the veil is either delicately removed or forcibly so, our Rose-tinted glasses are too and the true test of compatibility begins.
Wading through relationships and life has garnered me with one of a few non-negotiables, and that is the concept of having someone in your life who is truly your favourite person to be around, and just as vitally, you are their favourite person too. Sure, perfect relationships are nothing but a mirage, but in spite of anything that may happen in your life your significant other should remain in that category of one, and you in theirs.
And so this song “My Favourite Person” was born with the help of, funnily enough, my favourite person.
My Favourite Person
You’re my favourite person
My favourite person
My favourite person
You’re my favourite person in the world
Ain’t no other girl like you
Like you (chorus)
You’re a special entity
Sent down from divinity
For me
I truly believe
We can have more than a night or three
I want all of you
If you want all of me
Because...(chorus)
You’re my drug
You’re my muse
You’re my fire
You’re my fuse
Give me light
In the darkness
Of my room
Yeah...(chorus)
Not a liar
Speak the truth
Even when you’re crying
You’re so cute
Let’s go kissing in a booth
Record spinning like it's '82
You’re the one
That I choose
(chorus x2)
You’re my favourite person
Songs, Sonnets, and the Reveries of a Reject 