17-year-old singer-songwriter, Layne Elizabeth, has just released 'Empty', the first of 12 songs leading up to her debut album, produced by Jake Scott.
Empty is a song about loss and the pain associated with it. “Layne is a gifted story teller who writes a song about a difficult life journey many of us must take. It’s also a song about deep love and how it feels when we are left behind, without one we love fiercely,” one listener says. And that’s not just any listener. Those are the words of a broken hearted mother who lost her 16-year-old son in a car accident last year. It was her son, Gentry Nelson, who inspired this song.
“I didn’t know him well,” says Layne Elizabeth. “I was about to start my junior year at a new high school, and I met Gentry at a party one of my classmates threw, just a few weeks before the accident happened. Gentry seemed like a fun outgoing kid who everyone loved to be around.”
As Layne began that school year, she observed how his death affected those around her who were close to him. “One friend described life without him as feeling empty. I thought a lot about what she said and how it would feel to lose someone you love...whether it’s a death or a breakup or just someone who is no longer in your life. That’s what inspired me to write this song. It was an attempt to capture the emotions of someone who is dealing with loss.”
Since first hearing a demo version of the song four months ago, Gentry’s mom admits that she has listened to the song every single day. “In this song, Layne tells the story of how Gentry touched the hearts of those who knew him. Empty has inspired me to live a life that leaves a legacy of love. The words describe so accurately how my heart feels without Gentry. If you have ever lost someone with whom your soul is tied, this song will beautifully arrange your feelings into a wonderful piece of music.” Music has a powerful way of healing, and this song has been a part of that healing process for her.
“If you’ve ever lost someone you love, this song is for you,” Layne tells her listeners.
Empty is available on all streaming music platforms.
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Links to Layne Elizabeth
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