“The Eulogy“ by My Turning Point

“The Eulogy” by My Turning Point is a poignant piano ballad that eulogizes a lost friendship. Leon Evans, the frontman behind My Turning Point, got the inspiration for this song from a dream about an old friend. A middle of the night, hazy writing session turned into this gorgeous and thought-provoking song that will hit the hearts of anyone who has gone through loss. Evans’ vulnerability is palpable in every line, and his raw honesty makes for an impactful listening experience. He is typically not a piano player, but his painstaking commitment to figuring out each piano note and chord really pulls the song together.

Tapping piano notes open the song before soft, strumming acoustic guitar and the intimate vocal begin. Evans explores the beginning of this friendship that was forged by shared trauma in childhood. He describes how “you and I were bonded by pain,” and were able to be there for each other and wipe away one another’s tears. This kind of relationship isn’t always sustainable, though, because it requires a lot of emotional labor from both parties. Eventually, it might even feel like constantly being in pain with another person holds you back from getting better. Evans sings “the bonds that were broken ripped through both of our hearts,” expressing how they couldn’t keep up with their friendship, and it hurts that it ended.

Steady, swaying drums and repetitive melodies build the song beautifully. The sparse yet impactful production allows the narrative to shine, providing support to the desperate and expressive vocal performance. The line “trying to breathe but I’m choking on your name” is particularly impactful, offering a raw look into how the loss of this friendship still haunts him.

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