Born - Sawyer Fredericks - Official Video

I got into the music business at a very young age. I started busking at farmers markets and local open mics when I was 12, crossed the country to be on a reality TV show at 15, then experienced the ups and downs of a major label for 2 years, before finally going independent at 18 and self-releasing my next 2 albums. All of that was pretty stressful and one of the people that shielded me from a lot of the stress was my mom. She handled a lot so that I could still have a childhood and could focus on my music. But I wrote this song when I was 18 and I was ready to start taking on more. We had gone through an intense 3 years, spending so much time together on the road, in the studio, and even at home, I was basically living with my manager. We handled it as best we could, but we were just too tangled up. It was a painful and confusing time, for both of us. My story may be unusual, but I think most parents and teens go through feelings like these at some point. Born was about all those emotions, letting her know I needed to go through these things, because it was the only way I was going to learn and grow.

Incredibly grateful to all the artists, musicians, film crew, and actors who contributed to this song and this video. Including friends and family who volunteered to appear in the video. It has been a beautiful team effort. I also want to thank my Patreon patrons and Team Sawyer who have so generously and loyally supported my music through the years. This album, and these videos are only possible because of you.

Born

If I’m not broken
I’ll only notice once I’ve broken you
So keep your love and
Don’t wait for mine
Cause I’m a stable tomb

No need to
Waste your time
I love you
Let me cry

Don’t want you
To take my scars
I want you
To tear me apart
So long you’ve
Kept me warm
I need you to let me be
Born

If I’m not broken
I’ll only notice once I’ve broken you
And the hard cold truth is
The ones you love will turn their backs on you

No need to
Lose your mind
I love you
Let me cry

Don’t want you
To take my scars
I want you
To tear me apart
So long you’ve
Kept me warm
I need you to let me be
Born

Written and produced by Sawyer Fredericks
Vocals & Guitar: Sawyer Fredericks
Guitar: Jerome Goosman
Bass: Gannon Ferrell
Drums: Chris Thomas
Recorded and Mixed by Ariel Shafir at Dreamland Recording Studios in Woodstock, NY. Mastered by Steve Fallone at Sterling Sound
2020 Windrake Recordings, Inc

Video Credits:
Director: Jenny He https://jennydakotahe.com
Producer: Christabelle Tan (@christabelletan)
Director of Photography: Jeremy Liguori https://jeremyliguori.com
1st AC: Max Guillen (@max5jg)
Steadicam Operator: Austin Castelo (@aus_castelo)
Sound Mixer: Ian Hunter (@coolguyian)
Colorist: Jeremy Liguori

Cast (in order of appearance)
Sawyer Fredericks
Annyka Zapata
Brian Zapata
Kyle Livsey (@kylelivsey)
Will Lund (@lunderr)
Martin Williams
Ian Hunter
Saskia Larsen
Kirsten Fredericks

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