“Far Too Long” draws inspiration from a personal realization Zaddy had while balancing his demanding day job and a music schedule, working over 80 hours a week between the two. Little did he know he was reaching some kind of a breaking point. After a conversation with his younger brother, who asked about his week, Zaddy realized he had lost a week of his life to burnout. This moment of self-awareness led to the track’s creation. Zaddy worked with JUNO-nominated and Emmy Award-winning producer Ross Citrull to bring it to life with a live off the floor recording approach.

I’ve always believed that music has the power to connect us. This song speaks to my own struggles with balance – between work, music, family, and friends. I think we’ve all been there at some point, and sometimes it takes hitting a wall to realize we need to make a change. – Matt Zaddy

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