By Alexandria Rose Staff Writer Alex Warren released his debut album, “You’ll Be Alright, Kid (Chapter 1),” on Sept. 27. It consists of only 10 songs for a total of 30 minutes. However, the experience immerses you in the soundtrack of his life, giving it a timeless quality. Alex has never hidden where his roots stem from. Since his rise to fame, he has shared even more about his experience losing his father, his abusive and alcoholic mother kicking him out, resulting in him becoming homeless at 18, how he copes with it through his music, and how it led him to meeting his now wife. Alex is the first to speak about his experience living in the Hype House, an infamous social media content house that came crashing down, through the release of his newest song, “Burning Down.” In the wake of the release, former members of the house have come forward with comments about their NDAs expiring and they will soon be able to speak out about their experience. Many have been able to relate this experience with their toxic family household and claim it perfectly encaptures their experience. Ironically, the internet also bullied him into releasing the version he promoted on social media and he released it as a single newly titled, “Burning Down (Alex’s Version).” The difference between the album version and single is miniscule. However, both are equally worth the praise they receive. He has numerous songs dedicated to his wife, Kovur. Their relationship started when Alex was sleeping in his friend’s car. Instead of running away, she jumped in the passenger seat. Their relationship is loved by millions on the internet rooting for their ongoing and well-deserved success. Alex wrote “Carry You Home” as the song for their first dance. After their wedding, the couple publicly shared their vows, sparking an outpouring of love and support that flooded their comments, with many admitting they had to take a moment to compose themselves. The songs dedicated to his wife are nothing short of beautiful and heartfelt. They are lyrical works of art that capture the essence of his emotions. His song “Save You a Seat” is dedicated to his family that won’t physically be there during monumental milestones in his life. He saves empty seats for his parents as a symbol that he will be saving a seat for them for the rest of his life. He has stated that he will be saving a seat for them in the delivery room when he has a child. He wants to be able to look over and know that they are looking down and watching over him. The song is a personal reflection of his thoughts, feelings, and coping with grief. He sings, “I wonder if the ones who go miss the ones who stay.” On the podcast “The Squeeze,” he stated this is the only song he has ever written that makes him “break down and bawl his eyes out.” “Chasing Shadows” is about chasing the ghosts of the pasts, of those who are no longer present in his life. He reflects on the ache of longing for a home that no longer exists and the reluctance to say goodbye. The album’s title serves as its closing piece, a dedication to his younger self. Instead of allowing his hardships to define him, he turned each challenge into a stepping stone toward something beautiful. He made his tragedies a work of art. His father inspired him to start creating content. Alex’s father had previously fought three battles with cancer. After being diagnosed for the fourth time, they didn’t know which day would be his last. Due to the uncertainty, he wanted to capture every memory they were creating and they now get to cherish it for a lifetime to come. He sings, “Growing up is not easy but it’s going to get better,” referencing his hard childhood and ends with the reassurance, “You’ll be alright, kid.” Alex Warren’s album tells the story of a beautiful tragedy, highlighting some of the most defining moments of his life. Not all storms drown the garden - some wash away the pain to reveal hidden roots. Rating: A Can’t wait to see what this diva puts out next