Col Gerrard - The Way I Feel

​Col Gerrard

The Way I Feel
self-released; 2025

By Dan Weston

Col Gerrard’s fourth single "The Way I Feel" leans into a kind of no-frills sincerity that mirrors his origin story. His life has been soundtracked by jazz records, classic songwriters, and the quiet wisdom of his grandfather. Gerrard grew up in a house where Simon and Garfunkel mingled with Burt Bacharach, where introspection and craftsmanship were the baseline. That lineage shows up in his music, which is less about flashy reinvention and more about honest articulation.

The song opens with gently strummed guitars and a subdued bass line, setting a contemplative tone before Gerrard’s vocals settle in. There’s a hushed gravity to his delivery that suggests emotional weight, even when the lyrics stay relatively plainspoken. "You don’t know the way I feel," he repeats as the drums come in with a steady 4/4 beat. The structure circles back to the hook without detours or disruptions.

There are no sudden left turns here, no experimental flourishes, but the song doesn't need them. Gerrard seems content to stay within the lines, finding depth in directness. The production is clean and unfussy, allowing the sentiment to stay at the forefront. It's a modest track, but one that remains grounded in the values he's clearly carried with him from childhood: clarity, emotion, and a respect for the quiet power of a well-written song.

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