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Where The Hell Have I Been by E. T.

  • Writer: Arashk Azizi
    Arashk Azizi
  • 5 hours ago
  • 2 min read

It happens to all of us, that sudden moment of realization when we pause, look around, and quietly ask ourselves, “Where the hell have I been?” In his new EP of the same name, E.T., a Chattanooga-based singer-songwriter and tireless touring artist, transforms that universal question into a raw, heartfelt musical reflection on life, travel, and solitude.
Where The Hell Have I Been by E. T.

It happens to all of us, that sudden moment of realization when we pause, look around, and quietly ask ourselves, “Where the hell have I been?” In his new EP of the same name, E.T., a Chattanooga-based singer-songwriter and tireless touring artist, transforms that universal question into a raw, heartfelt musical reflection on life, travel, and solitude.


Written during a year spent constantly on the road across the Eastern U.S., the three-song collection was inspired by a mix of exhaustion, introspection, and rediscovery. E.T. cites Bruce Springsteen’s Born to Run and Rick Rubin’s The Creative Act as key influences, both books about purpose, persistence, and the complicated life of an artist. Those inspirations, coupled with the loneliness of endless touring, have clearly shaped this stripped-down, soul-bearing work.


Though Where The Hell Have I Been stems from deeply personal experiences, it resonates far beyond the touring life. When E.T. sings “Is it great to be me? Feels like I have no friends, nobody’s listening to me,” it’s not just the voice of a musician on the road, it’s the quiet confession of anyone who has ever felt unseen, unheard, or simply lost in the flow of time, even at home between friends. That’s what I love the most about this album, although it’s written as a literary experience, it has a deep metaphorical meaning as well. Feeling lost, loneliness and trying to get back to solid ground are very common feelings for the contemporary human. 



The EP opens with “All Ways,” a clever play on words that reflects both constancy and direction. Musically, it blends Americana warmth with subtle country influences. The acoustic guitar and vocals are recorded with a natural, intimate tone, the kind that makes you feel as if E.T. is sitting across from you, playing live.


“Lucky” slows the pace, letting the storytelling shine through its visual, almost cinematic lyrics. The tone is wistful but tender, a song that carries the scent of roadside motels, long drives, and late-night self-conversations. There’s an honesty here that feels rare; a simple melody, direct words, and emotional truth stripped of pretense.


The final track, “Next to Me,” closes the EP like a confession whispered in the dark. It’s the most vulnerable piece, part love song, part reflection, with a gentle rhythm and the warmth of a live ballad. The song’s minimalism gives space for E.T.’s voice to carry the weight of longing and gratitude, ending the EP not with resolution, but with acceptance.


Recorded with a raw, warm sound, Where The Hell Have I Been feels less like a studio product and more like an open journal, a live moment captured between cities, between stages, between selves. It’s both a snapshot of a musician’s life and a mirror for anyone searching for home after a long time away. Through this modest but sincere collection, E.T. reminds us that even in moments of isolation, music remains a way back to connection — a way to remember who we are, and where we’ve been.



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