Llunr

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Jordanian singer-songwriter Bader Khatib, mononymously known as ‘Llunr’, took a leap of faith when he quit his stable job to pursue his passion for music. Khatib found it difficult to convince people of the switch. He was told that quitting his job would be a mistake and that he would need a “plan B.” However, the one person he thought would also disparage his dream had the opposite reaction. “My dad is a very “go study” kind of person, the ‘you have to get your certificate’ kind of strict in a sense, typical Arab dad,” he told Jordan News. Khatib explained that his father’s supportive words ultimately convinced him that he could pursue his dream successfully. “And that’s all I needed. My mom, my brothers, my friends all said ‘no’, but my dad said to go and do it and that’s all I needed,” he recalled. Khatib now believes that quitting his job was the best decision he has ever made. “It’s clear to me that leaving my job and pursuing something that I love, I’ll be happy with, even if I’m failing at it.” Ever since Khatib fully immersed himself in the music scene, he started producing and writing as many songs he can at any chance given. Whether it’s in the car or shower, Khatib turns his “time-consuming” thoughts into music. “I would try to find what’s going on with me right now and then write lyrics to that melody,” he said. “I could hear the whole sound, the whole song and everything.” He explained that his lyrical inspiration comes from both his own experiences and th