a stripped-back, emotionally honest song shaped by loss, patience, and quiet healing

“your shadowed doubts” moves with a gentle steadiness, built on simplicity rather than spectacle. anchored around just two chords, the track lets space and rhythm do the work, giving the lyrics room to unfold naturally. it feels intimate and unguarded, like a thought spoken out loud once the noise has faded.

written after a period of personal change, the song carries the weight of loss without leaning into melodrama. there is a calm acceptance in the way it progresses, tracing the slow process of healing rather than searching for resolution. the repetition becomes grounding, almost meditative, drawing the listener deeper into its emotional centre.

nick boeder is an american singer-songwriter based in colorado, bringing a lived-in honesty to his delivery. his voice feels unpolished in the best way, warm, reflective, and quietly vulnerable. the addition of the female chorus subtly lifts the song, adding warmth and a sense of shared feeling that deepens the emotional impact without breaking its intimacy.

there is something timeless about the song’s restraint. it echoes the influence of classic folk storytelling while feeling rooted in a very personal moment. “your shadowed doubts” does not rush to heal, it allows the listener to sit with uncertainty, and in doing so, offers a quiet sense of comfort.

thank u for making this nick boeder ✨