Album · Northern Moss Records
It's OK 2 be U
You've spent your life adjusting. This album is about stopping.
About this album
What this album is about
It's OK 2 be U is the largest album in the William Cloudborn catalog — twenty-three songs, each one a small act of permission. Permission to be scattered. Permission to be intense. Permission to exist without apology.
This album grew from the experience of masking — performing a version of yourself that the world finds easier to manage, while the real you sits quietly underneath, waiting for a moment of safety. These songs are that moment.
From ADHD identity to emotional vulnerability to the simple courage of showing up as yourself in a world that rewards conformity, this album is a warm, honest protest against the pressure to be someone else.
"This is the middle, not the end. And the middle is where most of the living happens."
— William CloudbornTrack list
23 songs on It's OK 2 be U
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1
This is the iddle, not the end
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2
You Are Allowed to Take It Slow
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3
You Dont Have to Be Brave Today
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4
Still Okay Tomorrow
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5
Not My Voice
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6
I am Allowed to Feel This
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7
Stop Arguing With Ghosts
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8
Dad has Been Here Before
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9
Your Brain Is a Liar (Sometimes)
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10
Borrowed Thought
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11
Your mind is listening
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12
PAUSE, THEN DECIDE
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13
WHAT YOU REPEAT, YOU BECOME
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14
Yellow snow
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15
Learned it the hard way
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16
You know that moment...
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17
I was you once
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18
Two ways to Walk
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19
Train the Brain
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20
Don't believe everything you think
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21
YOUR BRAIN LOVES SHORTCUTS
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22
Who told you that
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23
Nevralsangen (Bonustrack, Norwegian)
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What this album means
It's OK 2 be U is a deeply introspective album that navigates the complexities of mental health, identity, and emotional well-being. Through spoken-rap and intimate storytelling, William Cloudborn invites listeners to embrace their vulnerabilities and confront the narratives that shape their self-perception. Each track offers a moment of reflection, encouraging a pause to reconsider choices and challenge ingrained beliefs.
The core message of this album centers on self-acceptance and the importance of recognizing one's own thoughts and feelings. It emphasizes that it's okay to feel overwhelmed and that personal growth is a gradual process, allowing listeners to understand that they are not alone in their struggles.
William Cloudborn likely aimed to create a safe space for listeners to explore their emotions and challenge negative self-talk. By sharing his own experiences and insights, he hopes to foster connection and encourage self-compassion, reminding us that we can take things slow and prioritize our mental health.
Listeners can use this album as a comforting companion during moments of doubt or anxiety, allowing the intimate lyrics to resonate with their own experiences. It serves as a reminder to pause, reflect, and embrace their feelings, making it a valuable resource for daily self-care and mindfulness practices.