• Drama

Allan Townsend – It Was for Me

There are some songs that try to tell the truth. They sound like the listener is being invited into a moment of realization of sorts. It feels less like a performance and more like a personal reckoning set to music. It Was for Me by Allan Townsend is set in that space.  The song is an indie-folk piece. It features an emotional authenticity and introspection that take precedence over the complexity of the in-between layers. The song also has a very minimal arrangement. The pacing sounds reflective and thus aligns with artists who prioritize narrative and internal reckoning over dramatics. Listening to the vocals, Townsend works with a sense of sincerity. There’s an honesty in the way the song is carried. It is as if the lyrics are being discovered in real time. The voice feels grounded, thoughtful, and present, reinforcing the idea that this song is about understanding rather than resolution.  The track works with themes like a moment of reframing. It is like looking back at experiences that were, in the past, confusing or painful and realizing they carried purpose. The title itself suggests a shift in perspective. A movement from resistance to acceptance. What makes It Was for Me resonate is its emotional patience. Townsend creates a space where meaning comes across slowly. And, in doing so, the song becomes deeply relatable.  The song is a good fit for a movie like Manchester by the Sea (2016), especially in scenes that carry the sense of grief without resolution. Read More

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