“For Honour, For Family, For Harmony”: Luca Fogale Debuts “For,” an Enchanting Indie Folk Submission - Atwood Magazine

      Vancouver singer/songwriter Luca Fogale reveals his emotions in “For,” a gentle, mantra-like ballad about love, time, and devotion that resonates with humanity, infusing soul-stirring indie folk into the world while aspiring for something beyond the self.

      Listen: “For” – Luca Fogale

      For honour, for family, for shelter, for unity...

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      Luca Fogale’s lyrics echo like a prayer, a mantra, serving as a reminder of what truly matters.

      Every exhale seems like a promise: a commitment to family, to love, to community, and to the delicate yet vital connections that lend significance to our lives. This reflects both our innate desires and lofty aspirations – the yearn to belong, to protect, to be remembered not just for accomplishments, but for love and devotion. In their repetition, Fogale’s phrases acquire a ritualistic quality, anchoring both him and his audience in timeless truths that surpass any individual life or moment.

      “For honour, for family, for shelter, for unity.” This refrain serves as the heartbeat of Luca Fogale’s stunning new single “For,” a mesmerizing indie folk offering that is as heartfelt as it is intimate – a song that pulsates with humanity while seeking something deeper than the individual self. Gentle, exposed, and profoundly sincere, it encapsulates the struggle between ambition and surrender, between the inexorable flow of time and our desire to uphold what we cherish.

      For – Luca Fogale

      Where, now

      Does our story fade?

      Held out into the grey

      Roll time beyond the edge

      Our hope for what’s unsaid

      Atwood Magazine is thrilled to premiere “For,” the astonishing new single from Vancouver singer/songwriter Luca Fogale. Released on August 29, 2025, through Nettwerk Music Group, “For” follows this year’s earlier singles “Begin,” “Ashes,” and “Lost Without You,” providing another glimpse into Fogale’s upcoming album (details to come soon). The JUNO-nominated artist, known for his warm, soul-stirring voice and unvarnished vulnerability, continues to broaden his artistic reach with this track, which evolves from gentle acoustic beginnings into a rich, layered indie folk reverie of purpose and devotion.

      “I created ‘For’ while experiencing various seasons of my life,” Fogale explains to Atwood Magazine. “So, while it primarily reflects trying to honor what is essential in life, the narrator—a version of myself—is navigating the understanding of time's limitations, while longing to preserve an envisioned perfect future, driven by the principles expressed in the refrain; those he considers most important. 'For honour. For family.'”

      “This version of myself endeavors to be tireless, determined, unbreakable, unaware that failure is inevitable, as he is merely human. I recognize a yearning within me to strive, to achieve, to provide, and I also see how hard I fall when I lose sight of humility and self-acceptance. The narrator races against time and vulnerability.”

      Luca Fogale “For” © Brandon Artis

      This version of myself endeavors to be tireless, determined, unbreakable, unaware that failure is inevitable, as he is merely human… The narrator races against time and vulnerability.

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      The interplay of mortality, humility, and hope runs through every line of “For.”

      Fogale’s soft, ethereal, aching yet raw voice gently rests over the acoustic guitar in the song's opening verse, laying the groundwork for a reflection on what we value, what we fight for, and what ultimately must be relinquished:

      For honour

      For family

      For shelter

      For unity

      For laughter

      For levity

      For purpose

      For eternity

      As the song progresses, additional instrumentation flourishes around him, echoing his growing passion. Delicate textures and swelling sounds build on his confessions, creating an utterly captivating listening experience. It’s a track that takes the listener from stillness into a gentle tempest, filled with devotion and vulnerability.

      Move slowly

      Through shifting days

      And keep your love from fading

      The earth calls our bodies back

      So, hold on for all that lasts

      For all that lasts

      For honour, for family

      For shelter, for unity

      For laughter, for levity

      For purpose, for eternity

      “If all is cherished, then no love is lost,” he later sings, encapsulating the essence of the song in one of its most impactful lines – a reminder that the love we hold and the moments we treasure are never truly gone.

      So I’ll hold my head high

      Let the hurt fall

      Stay grounded

      Where the darkness beckons

      Move forward

      Every moment

      If all is cherished, then

      No love is lost

      With ‘For,’ Luca Fogale presents a timeless exploration of life’s profound questions: Who are we, what do we