Some songs have a refined message, and “How Life Is” is more like a gentle talk about something everyone will eventually face. Prem Byrne’s intimate piece of acoustic warmth and electronic ambiance captures the truth of impermanence. Byrne plays guitar, vocals, and bansuri on the track, which has a soulful character, and while the arrangement has weight, it never becomes too much.
The inspiration is a family member’s personal story of losing their driver’s license because they were too old to drive. That loss is about freedom, independence, agency, and the uncomfortable changes that come with aging. “How Life Is” makes that experience into a meditation on how quickly things can change.
The release is compelling because it has found the right balance between its message and its musical identity. Byrne’s voice is naturally soulful and sits well with the guitar, bansuri, and electronic textures, giving the song lushness but keeping it fundamentally human. The song recognizes the ambiguities of life, but it does not answer them. It’s a thoughtful, moving piece about change, dignity, and learning to see life as it is.
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