“Sun On The Horizon” came to life one quiet morning on a beach in Casablanca. I was watching the first light of day spill across the waves, the sun slowly rising over the Atlantic. In that stillness, and the ships in the distance, I thought of the sailors and workers who once left this port, setting out into the unknown for months at a time, carrying their hopes and heartbreak with them.

At that moment, I felt that same ache of distance. I was far away, missing my home. That sunrise became a symbol—for all the things we chase, and all the people we leave behind to chase them.

But this song is also deeply personal. It’s a tribute to those who paved the way before me. My Tita Em, my aunt, was one of those brave souls. As a young woman, she left her home in the Philippines and came to Canada, not just for herself, but to open the door for the rest of us. She was kind, strong, loving, and endlessly selfless. Everyone who knew her loved her. Because of her courage, the rest of us were able to dream bigger.

My mother was one of those who followed. She raised me in Canada as a single parent, pouring all of her strength into giving me a better life. Her sacrifices, her resilience, and her unwavering love shaped the person I am today.

“Sun On The Horizon” is for all of them—for the ones who leave, the ones who wait, and the ones who build something beautiful from the unknown. It’s for the love that crosses oceans and the light that reminds us of home.