My Twin John

The Inspiration

“My Twin John” stems from a place of profound personal grief, enduring love, and the uniquely unbreakable bond shared between twin brothers. Written in loving memory of Donal Morrissey’s twin, John, the song serves as a heartfelt tribute to a lifelong companion, creative partner, and closest confidant. Driven by deep nostalgia, the lyrics reflect on the shared experiences that defined their lives—from making music and writing songs together to simply enjoying each other’s warmth and company.

Beyond celebrating John’s gentle nature, kindness, and the respect he earned from family and friends, the inspiration behind the song is rooted in the process of finding solace after a devastating loss. While addressing the daily ache of missing a loved one, the song transitions into a message of spiritual peace and hope. By framing John as a guardian spirit who lives on through cherished memories and remains safely “in the arms of God,” the song offers comfort not only to the songwriter himself but to anyone navigating the journey of losing someone irreplaceable.

Credits

Song Writer : Donal Morrissey

Arranger/Producer : Rory Pierce

Singer : Simon Morgan

Piano : Max Greenwood

Image Creation : DALL- E.

Image Curation/Editing : Rory Pierce

First Verse
My Twin, my brother, my soul friend above,
His love, his kindness, gentle as a dove,
Noble in his ways, filled memories with love,
Idolised by family, My Twin John.

Second Verse
My Twin, so gracious, meek, and so discreet,
Lifetime example, my inspiring treat,
Dear to his true friends, he loved to meet and greet,
Lionised by life-long friends, My Twin John.

Chorus
My especial dreams, of My Twin John,
I can hear you, I can see you, My Twin John
Songs we wrote, tunes we played, times we had fun,
Ever in my dreams, is My Twin John.

Third Verse
My Twin, so precious, never far away,
His love, his kindness, clearly show God’s way,
John is now at rest. I miss him every day,
Ever in my thoughts each day, My Twin John.

Fourth Verse
My Twin, my brother, ever dear to me,
His love, his mem’ry, gently lets me be,
John’s love now lives on; forever, he is free,
Free and in the arms of God, My Twin John.

Chorus
My especial dreams, of My Twin John,
I can hear you, I can see you, My Twin John,
Songs we wrote, tunes we played, times we had fun,
Ever in my dreams, is My Twin John.

Copyright Donal Morrissey 2025