A Q&A With the Spring Breakup Lyric Contest Promotion Winner Jordon Frank

“Can’t Hold The River” 
Written by Jordon Frank
Interview by American Songwriter

Jordon Frank is the American Songwriter Spring Breakup Lyric Contest Promotion winner for his song “Can’t Hold The River.” American Songwriter caught up with Jordon to get the story behind his heartbreaking lyrics. 

How long have you been songwriting? 

I have been songwriting since I was in high school, probably sophomore year.

Why did you enter American Songwriter’s Lyric Contest? 

Because I’ve always been proud of my writing, especially songs about breakups, unfortunately I specialize in heartbreak lol. So I figured I’d try this contest out. I have submitted to other contests but never won. This is truly an honor.

What inspired you to write this song?

I was kind of in the end mentally, well both of us were, of a relationship. We could have made it work but we were both stubborn and had other toxic issues. But I knew that I couldn’t stop the direction we were going in, hence “can’t hold the river”. As much as the song hurts to perform, I am still proud of the writing.

How do you think this song would sound? 

It’s a folk songwriter song. I’ve recorded it already, it’s on Spotify and Apple Music.

Listen below:

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