Now, I’m no John Lennon, but I’ve been seeing some success with songwriting lately. My song “Stone” has racked up over 2.5 million plays on a relatively new AI music platform called Suno. For reasons I’m still trying to figure out, mine took off. And I think it comes down to two things: simplicity and strong vocals. But let’s break it down.

I’ve been told many things in life, and let me tell you, a good chunk of it has come from people who were either stoned out of their minds or just had too much free time. The creativity is impressive, but the nonsense? Well, that’s in a league of its own.

After a hectic week at work, I figured the best way to unwind was with a couple of friends and some cold beers. So, naturally, we made plans to meet up at a local Thai bar for a night of fun.