"Same Blood" is one of those tracks that’s been with me for over a decade. It all started with the guitar line, which I originally recorded into a vintage version of GarageBand via a computer mic on a MacBook loaner.
Over time, I chipped away at it, adding to the structure piece by piece. The chorus was the turning point, the moment I knew this song was worth finishing, even if it took a long time to get there.
It’s gone through many iterations, but the core of it has remained the same: raw emotion paired with a simple yet powerful melody, and absolutely love how the production brought everything together!
It's one of those tracks that’s been a constant companion on my musical journey growing into a song that tackles heavy themes of familial pain and personal accountability.
Demo // Pre-Drums // Rough Mix
Demo Version - First Point When the Song Started to Come Together! (definitely a rough cut)
Foundation Mix - The first full arrangement, before live drums complete the track!
Rough Mix - This is the mix I did with all the parts in place before being sent off to Ben!
Same Blood
Demo Version
Same Blood
Foundation Mix
Same Blood
Rough Mix
Behind the Lyrics
The lyrics for "Same Blood" were inspired by a friend’s heartbreaking story about her relationship with her father. Growing up, she and her sister were often left alone during his custody due to his alcoholism.
Hearing that, the protective side of me came out, and lines like “she don’t like it, any more than me” flowed naturally.
The song doesn’t just speak to that one story—it’s also a reflection on how often women in my life have shared similar experiences of mistreatment, with guys getting away with it.
It’s about holding people accountable, no matter the relationship or excuses made.
Acoustic and Instrumental Versions
Same Blood
Acoustic Version
Same Blood
Instrumental
Same Blood
I saw you waiting in the rain You held your boxes They were well soaked in pain, well Ain't it funny how it goes Ain't it funny how your life's on the ropes now You're all backed up on them ropes now
So go and tell it how you'd like to But don't try to go telling me
'Cause she don't like it Any more than me And she don't like it, no Anymore than me When you're the same blood
See I was hoping that you'd call With all her chances You continued to fall down Ain't it something how it goes Ain't it something she's the one who won't show up I thought real hard before I showed up
So go and tell it how you'd like to But don't try to go telling me
'Cause she don't like it Any more than me And she don't like it, no Anymore than me
No she don't like it Any more than me And she don't like it, no Anymore than me When you're the same blood
Live Recording Sessions
Recording Violin with Alí Bello - Madrid, Spain
Working with Alí was amazing—I'd come to him with melodies and full string orchestra parts, and we’d build each section piece by piece. Since it was just him, he'd record each part to layer it up, creating this full chamber orchestra sound. Here’s a glimpse of one of our Zoom sessions where we worked through it all together! 🎻
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Liner Notes for Same Blood
Drums – Nate Barnes
Bass – Pablo Arruda
Guitar – case vannön
Vocals - case vannön
Producer – case vannön
Mixing Engineer – Ben Etter
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