“Emotion” Walkney on Songwriting, Heartbreak, and Honesty | Eighty Unplugged

“Emotion” Walkney on Songwriting, Heartbreak, and Honesty | Eighty Unplugged

In this episode of Eighty Unplugged, Walkney joins us for an exclusive songwriting interview complete with a live acoustic performance of his new song “Emotion.” For the first time ever, he performs an acoustic version of his song “Emotion”, set for an official release April 14th, 2026. Walkney shares the raw truth behind the lyrics in this episode. In what he has called his deepest interview yet, Walkney opens up about his songwriting process, writing influences, subconscious creativity, and the emotional story behind the lyrics.We break down the meaning of “Emotion” in this episode and premiere Walkney's new song. We also discuss ego in songwriting, explore how heartbreak shaped the track, and talk about Walkney’s journey from touring with a full band at the age of 16 to finding his way as a solo artist. As he says in the episode, “Everybody’s scared. Everybody bleeds.” If you love lyric breakdowns, artist interviews, and deep conversations about creativity, this episode is for you. 🎵 Featured Song: “Emotion”🎙️ Guest: Walkney 🎧 Podcast: Eighty Unplugged — conversations with songwriters about the stories behind their songs✍🏽 Read our article about Walkney here: https://www.eightyunplugged.com/blog/walkney/emotionChapters: (00:00:00) Introduction (00:01:09) Walkney’s Background in Songwriting (00:02:27) Why He Chose “Emotion” (00:03:31) Live Acoustic Performance “Emotion” (00:06:45) Exclusive Interview (00:10:58) Lyric Breakdown: Verse 1 (00:13:50) Ego in Songwriting (00:22:12) Chorus Breakdown (00:27:29) Mentality, Growth & Outlook (00:39:51) Lyric Breakdown: Verse 2 (00:43:26) Inspiration vs. Connection (00:48:22) Vocal Expression (00:52:52) Final Lines Breakdown (01:02:34) Advice for Songwriters (01:03:55) New Music & What’s NextFollow Walkney: Website: https://www.walkney.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walkneyofficial/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WalkneyOfficial Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/43dyV4dNHqxq24E1UlRvxt?si=mB82C7xzSQaphXBS_5X4mA Subscribe for more songwriter interviews and lyric breakdowns! Follow Eighty Unplugged: Website: https://www.eightyunplugged.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eightyunplugged/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eighty-Unplugged-Podcast/61573332849196/ Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dZBCEo3OdHl1bsAttsZ5U?si=df230186f2d54f21

Season Premiere: “Love’s Not Enough” A Songwriter Breaks Down Her Lyrics | Eighty Unplugged

#songwriting #behindthelyrics Join Eighty, a passionate songwriter and host of Eighty Unplugged, as she explores the deeper meaning behind her original song "Love’s Not Enough." In a world where music is often consumed quickly and categorized for easy access, Eighty offers a refreshing look at songwriting as a personal and soulful expression. This video dives into the inspiration, lyrics, and emotions behind the song, revealing how love alone may not be enough to sustain a relationship without compromise and growth. Through thoughtful lyric breakdowns and references to iconic artists like The Beatles and J. Cole, Eighty shares her journey of understanding love’s complexities and the challenges of change within relationships. The video also touches on how listeners can interpret songs differently based on their own experiences, highlighting the subjective nature of art. Watch the full video and listen closely to "Love’s Not Enough"—then share your thoughts on what the song means to you! 🎵 Featured Song: “Love’s Not Enough” 🎙️ Guest: Eighty  🎧 Podcast: Eighty Unplugged — conversations with songwriters about the stories behind their songs Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction (00:50) Live performance of “Love’s Not Enough”  (04:11) Background  (04:55) First Verse / Beatle Reference  (06:20) J. Cole / Song Perspective  (07:45) Chorus / Love’s Not Enough  (08:47) Verse 2 / Compromise   (09:33) Sting / Art is Subjective  (10:50) Song Meaning  Follows Eighty Unplugged:  Website: https://www.eightyunplugged.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eightyunplugged/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eighty-Unplugged-Podcast/61573332849196/  Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dZBCEo3OdHl1bsAttsZ5U?si=df230186f2d54f21 [https://open.spotify.com/show/7dZBCEo3OdHl1bsAttsZ5U?si=df230186f2d54f21]  #thebeatles #thepolice #j.cole #lyricbreakdown

Jimmy Mowery “Damaged Goods” | Eighty Unplugged Episode 11

Eighty Unplugged presents songwriter Jimmy Mowery performing “Damaged Goods” live. In this episode Jimmy performs his song and then breaks down the lyrics, inspirations, and songwriting choices in an in-depth interview. Read our blog post about Jimmy Mowery here: https://www.eightyunplugged.com/blog/ [https://www.eightyunplugged.com/blog/jasonolcesemyherozeronothingbutlove] Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction (00:24) Why he chose “Damaged Goods”  (00:51) Jimmy Mowery Performs “Damaged Goods” (04:15) Story Behind “Damaged Goods” (06:09) Motivation as a Songwriter  (07:50) Lyric Break Down  (08:24) Verse 1  (10:13) Chorus 1 (10:53) Guidance from Parents  (12:10) Country Influences & Emo Roots   (16:10) Verse 2  (16:30) Alcoholism & Family Affiliations  (20:00) Chorus 2 (20:25) Internal battles  (21:47) His mother’s opinion of this song  (23:07) Degree in songwriting  (27:21) Education vs experience  (29:02) Writing for others  (38:59) Verse 3  (39:18) Feeling like “Damaged Goods”  (40:25) Writing catchy songs  (42:36) Advice for Songwriters  Support Jimmy Mowery by following him on these platforms! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmymowery/ [https://www.instagram.com/jimmymowery/]   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Jimmymowerymusic [https://www.facebook.com/Jimmymowerymusic]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/58e8QpVKO4GflSPwWIMhmw?si=uklLIg0TRA6xMz4zqN0eMA [https://open.spotify.com/artist/58e8QpVKO4GflSPwWIMhmw?si=uklLIg0TRA6xMz4zqN0eMA]  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@jimmymowerymusic [https://www.youtube.com/@jimmymowerymusic]  Website: https://www.jimmymowery.net/ [https://www.jimmymowery.net/]  Follow Eighty Unplugged:  Website: https://www.eightyunplugged.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eightyunplugged/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eighty-Unplugged-Podcast/61573332849196/  Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dZBCEo3OdHl1bsAttsZ5U?si=df230186f2d54f21  Acoustic, acoustic session, singer songwriter, songwriter interview, songwriter session, songwriting process, behind the lyrics, live performance, intimate performance, studio session, acoustic concert, interview podcast, music podcast, artist spotlight, Pennsylvania, Philipsburg  Artist, PA Musician, how songs are written, song meaning explained, writing a song, song inspiration, behind the music, music interview, Tiny Desk- Style, MTV Unplugged- Style, Audiotree- Style

Jeremy Gross (Desperate Sounds) “I Remain” | Eighty Unplugged Episode 10

Eighty Unplugged presents songwriter Jeremy Gross (aka Desperate Sounds) performing “I Remain” live. In this episode Jeremy performs his song and then breaks down the lyrics, inspirations, and songwriting choices in an in-depth interview. Read our blog post about Jeremy Gross here: https://www.eightyunplugged.com/blog/ [https://www.eightyunplugged.com/blog/jasonolcesemyherozeronothingbutlove] Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction (00:31) Songwriter’s Motivation  (02:10) Why he chose “I Remain”  (03:28) Jeremy Gross Performs “I Remain” (07:19) Inspiration behind “I Remain”  (08:36) Desperate Sounds Pseudonym (11:10) Lyric Break Down  (14:11) Chorus Break Down  (18:27) Music as a Mantra (20:07) Expression & Validation  (23:01) Verse 2 Break Down  (27:28) Anger & Acknowledgements (30:34) Bridge Break Down  (32:50) Verse 3 Break Down  (39:25) Large Concept & Exploring Emotions (41:54) Advice For Songwriters  (42:42) Outro   Jeremy Gross:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/desperatesounds/ [https://www.instagram.com/desperatesounds/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesperateSounds [https://www.facebook.com/DesperateSounds]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/29WL4JgDq2IV7UTbH0BnL4?si=h_PiOWXJSp2N_Tz0ps3TUQ [https://open.spotify.com/track/29WL4JgDq2IV7UTbH0BnL4?si=h_PiOWXJSp2N_Tz0ps3TUQ]  Sound Cloud: https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/Ros5T [https://soundcloud.app.goo.gl/Ros5T]  Follows Eighty Unplugged:  Website: https://www.eightyunplugged.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eightyunplugged/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eighty-Unplugged-Podcast/61573332849196/  Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dZBCEo3OdHl1bsAttsZ5U?si=df230186f2d54f21  Acoustic, acoustic session, singer songwriter, songwriter interview, songwriter session, songwriting process, behind the lyrics, live performance, intimate performance, studio session, acoustic concert, interview podcast, music podcast, artist spotlight, Pennsylvania, Philipsburg Artist, PA Musician, how songs are written, song meaning explained, writing a song, song inspiration, behind the music, music interview, Tiny Desk- Style, MTV Unplugged- Style, Audiotree- Style

Alea Reid “Georgia” | Eighty Unplugged Episode 9

Eighty Unplugged presents songwriter Alea Reid performing “Georgia” live from the MNTG Music & Arts Festival in Altoona, PA. In this episode Alea performs the song and then breaks down the lyrics, inspirations, and songwriting choices in an in-depth interview. Read our blog post about Alea Reid here: https://www.eightyunplugged.com/blog/ [https://www.eightyunplugged.com/blog/jasonolcesemyherozeronothingbutlove] Chapters:  (00:00) Introduction (00:56) Alea Reid Performs “Georgia” (04:11) Interview Begins  (05:29) Social Media Strategy for Artist  (06:48) Music as an Art  (08:13) Song Selection: “Georgia”  (09:36) Lyric Breakdown  (09:55) Verse 1  (10:57) What Georgia represents  (13:30) Chorus (15:05) Missing Childhood Homes   (16:26) Verse 2  (17:40) Wizard of OZ  (19:38) End of the Song  (21:12) Advice for Songwriters  (25:07) Upcoming Events for Alea Reid  (28:33) Outro  Alea Reid:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alea_reid/ [https://www.instagram.com/alea_reid/]  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alea.tobin [https://www.facebook.com/alea.tobin]  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKuLvsGXyX0tvRxF4ZsEq [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKuLvsGXyX0tvRxF4ZsEq]  Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aleareid/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@aleareid/featured]  Tik Tik: https://www.tiktok.com/@aleareid [https://www.tiktok.com/@aleareid]  Follows Eighty Unplugged:  Website: https://www.eightyunplugged.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eightyunplugged/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Eighty-Unplugged-Podcast/61573332849196/  Follow on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dZBCEo3OdHl1bsAttsZ5U?si=df230186f2d54f21  Acoustic, acoustic session, singer songwriter, songwriter interview, songwriter session, songwriting process, behind the lyrics, live performance, intimate performance, studio session, acoustic concert, interview podcast, music podcast, artist spotlight, Pennsylvania, Altoona Artist, PA Musician, how songs are written, song meaning explained, writing a song, song inspiration, behind the music, music interview, Tiny Desk- Style, MTV Unplugged- Style, Audiotree- Style