The Story Behind 'Pick Yourself Up' (feat. Jaime Arin)
Pick Yourself Up was written from a deeply personal place, standing in that quiet space where adulthood and childhood grief collide. The song captures the humbling truth that no matter how grown or capable we become, loss can suddenly make us feel small again. It’s about missing the steady voice that once told you everything would be okay, and realizing how hard it is to be brave without it.
Brought to life by the amazing, emotionally resonant vocals of Jaime Arin, the song carries a raw honesty that feels both fragile and strong. Her performance leans into the vulnerability of the lyric, allowing every line to sound lived-in rather than performed.
At its core, the song reflects the words of a guiding figure—a father, uncle, or someone who played that steady role—echoing forward in time: “Don’t stay down long. Pick yourself up and move forward.” Those words aren’t just advice—they’re a legacy. The verses wrestle with the tension between honoring that strength and allowing space to grieve honestly, without pretending to be ready before you are.
“I wrote Pick Yourself Up from that place where you’re doing your best to be strong, but grief still pulls you back into who you were when you first learned what comfort felt like,” says Goodwin. “It’s about hearing the voice of someone who taught you resilience—and realizing it’s okay if you’re not ready to stand yet.”
Rather than offering a neat resolution, Pick Yourself Up gives permission to feel both things at once: the desire to stand strong, and the need to fall apart for a moment. It’s not a song about being over loss, it’s about learning to carry it, trusting that eventually the strength you were taught will rise again, in your own time.
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