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In a discussion about the process of writing new single "With Love", Chris Rudel describes how the song arrived in its final form: "I revisited the song again and decided I wasn’t feeling the vibe of it in that particular incarnation. However, the opening lyric which begins the song completely a capella still resonated deeply: “nobody ever felt better putting themselves down”. Eventually I had this epiphany: lose the instrumental accompaniment altogether and instead focus on expanding the feel of the beginning of the song using only my voice. I wanted it to sound like a hymn."

Sound like a hymn it does. Rudel would go on to explain the song's function as a direct foil to previous single "Solving for Ex". After all, the pair of songs are intended as companion pieces with "Ex" labeled as Chapter One of the PAINTER trilogy and "With Love" taking up duties as Chapter Two. While the arc of the story is not all that clear, there is a good chance the third installment will tie up the loose ends. What is apparent is the contrast in tone and content between the first two chapters including their respective cover art. "Ex" was all about fire as a metaphor for cleansing oneself of the past as well as a means of finding light in dark places as evidenced by its cover design: a single flame set against a stark black background. The impressionistic cover art for "With Love" with its subtle rainbow color palette suggests inclusiveness and resembles the type of images of space we see - of creation at its most basic form. Indeed Rudel has alluded to the message of the song being one of summoning our own love so that we can send it out there in the ether for those who need it to receive it. It's a hopeful thought delivered by an inspiring song as its vehicle.