There is something beautiful about artists who notice the details most people walk past. In “Easter Brunch,” Tim Ellis finds meaning not in grand revelations, but in bunny ears, crowded tables, shared meals, and the soft chaos of spring gatherings. Taken from Remember Spring?, the song turns ordinary moments into small acts of storytelling.
The song opens with playful honesty: “Hey, what are you doing for Easter?” followed by “Nothing ’cause I’m a lapsed Protestant.” From that moment, Tim Ellis begins building his table.
A Buddhist celebrating “to some extent,” a friend observing Passover, an atheist companion, former roommates, shifting identities, and different beliefs gradually gather into one shared space. What could have easily become satire instead unfolds with affection. “Easter Brunch” never pushes an idea of unity; it simply allows it to exist.
The track glides with jazz-inflected sophisti-pop warmth, wrapped in soft art-rock textures and a subtle yacht-rock glow. The arrangement moves with ease, giving space for Ellis’ storytelling while Phil from St. Divine’s lead guitar adds character and movement throughout.
The charm lives in the balance between humor and sincerity. Lines such as “Banana pancakes and eggs benedict / With heretics, saints, and dignitaries” showcase Ellis’ observational wit beautifully, while the recurring refrain “We were together / Breaking bread as a bunch” becomes the emotional center of the piece.
There is also a quiet spiritual thread beneath the comedy. The narrator jokes about feeling resurrected after “three Bloody Marys,” skips confession because it no longer feels necessary, yet still pauses when hearing “Christ the Lord is risen today” and responds with gentle acceptance: “I couldn’t disagree with that.”
It is not faith through doctrine. It is faith through presence.
As part of Remember Spring?, the track reflects Tim Ellis’ broader seasonal vision beautifully. Across his Songs of the Seasons project, he consistently searches for meaning inside transitional moments, rituals, and everyday experiences. Here, that search reaches one of its warmest expressions.
Tim Ellis’ “Easter Brunch” is indeed a reminder that belonging can look wonderfully simple: shared stories, open chairs, and a table set for everyone!
