Just like the card of temperance comes right after the card of death in tarot, this line, ‘no free rides, you have to start over again’, commemorates the message. ‘Cool Life’ by singer-songwriter Toni Janke distils the emotional terrain of rebuilding with patience, surrender, and faith. The song glides along the lines of contemporary blues, along its easy, contemplative lyrical flow. Toni lets subtlety take root by keeping one’s heart ‘cool’ through uncertainty. ‘Cool Life’ feels like a steadying hand on the shoulder.
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Lyrically, listeners perceive the song as a quiet anthem for endurance. Toni’s powerful voice echoes strength throughout the song, the kind that suggests lived experience. Musically, ‘Cool Life’ is the beat of a thumping heart that is full of hope and joy. The melody lingers on even long after the song ends, inviting listeners into a space of reflection without weighing them down.
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Toni Janke proudly descends from the Wuthathi, Yadhaigana, and Meriam peoples of Cape York and Murray Island, Australia. She has been into contemporary singing and songwriting for almost three decades now. Janke began writing and performing at a young age in Cairns and Canberra before releasing her work through her own independent label, Toni Janke Productions. Follow her music on YouTube, Spotify, and connect with her journey on Instagram and Facebook.
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