Backstory:

Athletic Poet, an indie rock band hailing from the vibrant music scene of Portland, Oregon, has been crafting their unique sound since 2013. The band members, lead singer/poet Kevin Barnes, drummer and former athlete Katie Thompson, guitarist Dylan O’Connor, and bassist Samuel Parker, met while attending Reed College. Bonding over a shared love of both sport and poetry, they decided to combine their unique interests, hence the name, ‘Athletic Poet.’ The band members were drawn together by their shared belief in the power of music and words to inspire, provoke thought, and serve as a vehicle for social change.

Struggling to find a balance between studying and jamming late into the night, Athletic Poet managed to create a blend of music that left their audience both physically moved and intellectually stimulated. After graduation, the band decided to take their passion to the next level and began playing local gigs around Portland, slowly gaining recognition and building their fan base.

Genre:
Indie Rock

Song Title:
“Rhyme Runner”

Full Song Lyrics with Chord Progression:

(Verse 1: C- Am- Em-G)
C
Running through the verses of my mind,
Am
I find myself lost in a rhyme.
Em
Chasing metaphors and the setting sun,
G
This poetic journey has just begun.

(Chorus: F-C-G)
F
I’m a rhyme runner,
C
In a world, mundane and square.
G
Shaping words into a melody,
F
Inhaling rhythm, exhaling poetry.

(Verse 2: C-Am-Em-G)
C
Dodging stanzas, striking chords,
Am
Weaving dreams with lyrical words.
Em
In the race against the ticking clock,
G
I find my heart in the rhythm of rock.

(Chorus: F-C-G)
F
I’m a rhyme runner,
C
In a world full of noise and clutter.
G
Crafting songs out of thin air,
F
Breathing life into a sonnet, making people care.

(Bridge: Em-D-C)
Em
In the symphony of life,
D
We’re the unsung poets,
C
Carving out our path,
D
With every word, every beat, we own it.

(Chorus: F-C-G)
F
We’re the rhyme runners,
C
In a world, too fast, too fair,
G
Crafting stories out of silence,
F
With every note, with every glance, we dare.

Fan’s Testimonial:

Athletic Poet’s biggest fan is undoubtedly 22-year-old Lucy Harrington. She says, “Their music is an embodiment of my soul. In the chaos of the modern world, their words resonate deeper than any I have ever heard. Every lyric, every melody speaks volumes about who I am, and who I want to be. The first time I heard ‘Rhyme Runner,’ I felt seen and understood. I can’t help but feel a personal connection to Athletic Poet, they’re more than a band to me, they’re like the best friends I’ve never met. Their music is my therapy, my escape, my inspiration.”