B-Side Guys

Recording a song about finding your feet in America’s public parks isn’t just conceptually clever – it adds environmental texture that studio polish could never replicate. Josiah Letchworth’s live performance of “Once I Find My Feet Again” gains authenticity from every ambient sound and acoustic reflection, creating a document of both personal and physical space.

The performance demonstrates Letchworth’s command of folk storytelling through evolving metaphors. From racing to bowling to baseball to Noah’s dove, each verse reframes the narrative of recovery through a different lens, creating a kaleidoscopic view of what it means to regain your balance after loss. The clever wordplay of “You gave me two strikes. I split the pair / ‘Cause I’m a bowler now, babe, not a baseball player” showcases his ability to find humor in heartache without diminishing its impact.

Recording outdoors requires a particular kind of vocal control, and Letchworth’s delivery finds the sweet spot between technical precision and emotional authenticity. His phrasing adapts to the natural acoustics of his chosen park setting, letting certain lines float on the open air while others stay grounded and intimate.

The stripped-down arrangement allows the lyrics’ careful construction to shine. Each verse builds on the previous one’s imagery while maintaining the central theme of reorientation after loss. When he sings about getting wings “like Noah’s dove,” it feels less like biblical reference and more like natural evolution of the song’s journey from earthbound to potentially soaring.

As part of a larger project recorded throughout America’s parks, this track suggests that sometimes finding your feet requires losing the studio walls entirely. It’s a testament to how environment can enhance rather than distract from emotional truth.