“It takes a lot of vulnerability to put yourself out there when online critics are waiting to tear you down.” Irish punk agitator Meryl Streek salutes the fearless, the courageous and the risk takers on new single Rags To Riches
Irish punk musician Meryl Streek has released Rags To Riches, the second single from his forthcoming third album, Stories They Don’t Teach You At School. The song celebrates taking opportunities, overcoming discouragement and having the courage to pursue ambitions despite the vulnerability created by online criticism and other detractors.
Streek said he took a chance on his musical project and would not be where he is without doing so, arguing that difficulties can appear greater than they are. The track is accompanied by a video in which he plays a clown unsuccessfully attempting to entertain children at a birthday party; the article describes it as entertaining.
- Meryl Streek releases Rags To Riches from his forthcoming third album.
- The song encourages risk-taking and leaving discouraging people behind.
- Its video features Streek as a struggling children’s-party clown.