I wrote this song following the conclusion of Round 2 of the 2025 competition. I was doing a mundane task that became a little extra difficult and then suddenly it worked out. I said to myself “I almost gave up”… then the lyrics followed “but I didn’t give in” - and the song was born!

I chose this song because I love the bluesy take on this classic! As their rendition is a duet, I also harmonize with myself throughout the song. I recreated their music myself in GarageBand. I grew up singing the old version of this song in church and as it says - I’ve got the Holy Ghost!