Even the Sea

by Not Made By Hands

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“Even the Sea" is the first single off of the upcoming record “The Math of Love Unreconciled” by Not Made By Hands. Co-produced by Justin Mathews and Kevin Clay. The record features Justin Mathews, Vocals and Guitars, Billy Brimblecom Jr., Drums (The Creature Comforts, The Start, Black Pool Lights, Summer Breeze), Chris Foley, Bass (Luxury, Canary), Kevin Clay, Synth and Programming (Soundtracks For Wasted Youth, My Little Dog China). The record was engineered by Troy Deaton (Curious Fools) at Foxwood Studios (Nashville, TN) and mastered by Steven Patrick Wilson (Ghosthood, The Class of 98, Julian Skelter).

Not Made By Hands is the creative platform of artist, songwriter, producer, priest and social-entrepreneur Justin Mathews. In his most recent release he weaves thought-provoking indie rock melodies and powerfully poetic lyrics, exploring themes of nostalgic love, loss, faith, mental health, and human connection with profound vulnerability and sincerity.

Driven by a deep passion for fueling community impact through music, art and unconventional products, Not Made By Hands is more than a band and transcends the bounds of a traditional record label or studio. Not Made By Hands is a social venture exploring the intersection of creativity, commerce, and community impact. Mathews believes that artistic projects have a unique capacity to empower communities to envision a world different from their present reality.

Mathews lives in Kansas City with his wife and three sons where he also leads Reconciliation Services (RS3101.org), founded Thelma’s Kitchen (ThelmasKitchen.org), co-founded the Social Venture Studio (SocialVentureStudio.com), and serves the community as an Orthodox Christian priest as rector of the Mother Maria of Paris Chapel.

lyrics

The way you hate yourself
Is the way you’ve learned to survive
Must be easier than unpacking all of the lies

You’ve wrapped your heart in iron
And chained it to your rib cage
Not to keep love out but to keep the feelings locked inside

But you can make a clean break
Just stand up and walk out of here
You don’t have to be afraid
Even the sea lets go of the hurricane

No one taught us we could stop
Tasting like the ashes of
all the bridges we burned just to keep our hearts warm enough

Haven’t heard from you in months
Please tell me you’ve not given up
On everything you don’t see in yourself that you are

Cause you can make a clean break
Just stand up and walk out of here
You don’t have to be afraid
Even the sea lets go of the hurricane

You were meant for so much more
Today you have a choice
You were meant for so much more

Cause you can make a clean break
Just stand up and walk out of here
You don’t have to be afraid
Even the sea lets go of the hurricane

credits

released October 12, 2023
Even The Sea
Produced by Justin Mathews and Kevin Clay
Written by Justin Mathews (ASCAP) and Kevin Clay (ASCAP)
℗© 2023 Intone Creative (ASCAP)
℗© 2023 Youth Wasted Youth Music Publishing (ASCAP)

Performed by:
Vocals & Guitars - Justin Mathews
Synth & Programming - Kevin Clay
Drums - Billy Brimblecom
Bass - Chris Foley

Engineered by Troy Deaton at Foxwood Studios (Nashville, TN)
Mastered by Steven Patrick Wilson at Ghosthood Studios (Nashville, TN)

Cover photography by Justin Mathews & Graphic Design by Kevin Clay

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Bridegroom

Apr 2024
FLUID IVs

Mar 2024
We Did Not Know

Jan 2024
Wide Awake

Dec 2023
Even the Sea

Oct 2023

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