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Wanting More
04:54
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Damaged goods away, me hearties!
Damaged goods ahoy!
Lacking necessary tools
For a night out with the boys
Your look is pure derision
I cannot guess what for
In bad times, your dirty mind
Too thoroughly explored
But you left me wanting more
[Chorus:]
You made me think that I should hide my light
Hard to look back on all those wasted nights
When I should have said “enough!”
Somehow I just got stuck,
I turned into something I abhor…
And you left me wanting more
Tattered wares aplenty, sweetheart
Don’t just stand and stare
I’m gonna need a while to cry for help
And carry out repairs
I’m searching where there’s nothing
I believed when I was wrong
One touch and it crumbles, man
I should have known it all along
[Repeat Chorus]
Thought a professional would understand
Seems like you want to sabotage my plans
You’re storming off like a spoiled child
Wish I’d been happy on my own a while
Well I should have said “enough!”
Somehow I just got stuck,
I turned into something I abhor…
And you left me wanting more
[Repeat Chorus]
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Invisible
04:16
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Shining soldier, kindred mind
Watching my tears dry, so entwined
Heaven sent you to get what I meant
Was it fate or an accident?
Devour and depend
The crystal ball is not my friend
When the ghosts that surround me have found me
You cut a path through my misery
[Chorus:]
For better or for worse,
Here I am, your private curse
Joy unattainable
You should run for your life
Snap back, delusional
Aching for my king, that’s all
I wish myself invisible
And never leave your side
Wrong ‘un, but I so would
You said there’s no such thing as should
Still rubbernecking with all those, I suppose
The storm rages and my heart groans
Mighty, magnificent: bracing for my next descent
You have the strength to be right here beside me
But gain nothing from this agony
[Repeat Chorus]
I feel fragile, paper thin
It came true, it’s happening
I wish myself invisible and never leave your side
I’m transparent, light as air
Only you’ll know that I’m there
I wish myself invisible and never leave your side
[Repeat Chorus]
Wish myself invisible and stay right by your side
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I heard all about you on the grapevine,
Just my type, uptight and aloof
It’s not a matter of opinion
I’m barely living proof
Foolishly I keep you in the back of my mind
Seems I've got some growing up to do, that’s right
[Chorus:]
I’m old enough to know better,
I can keep a cool head under pressure
Old enough to know better
Seen melancholic life through my veil tonight
Now I know you’ve been through darkness too
Not a day went by when you weren’t on my mind,
Despite the blackest blues
Trying to stay calm without numbing it away
I should have learned all this in my younger days
[Repeat Chorus]
Life lessons don’t come easy
Seems like every new day’s hard won
So maybe you could teach me
To finish what I’ve already begun
Wisdom comes with time and I’m not done
[Repeat Chorus]
Give you a front-row seat to chill out, relax
Backstage access to the car crash
One hand on my heart and one eye on my stash
I’m preying on myself, I treat my heart like trash…
[Repeat Chorus]
I’m old enough to know better…
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4. |
Daunted
04:15
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Lying on the table, grinning up at points of light
Not sure if it’s me who’s spinning, could it be the night?
It could be my whole life
My dad tried to smooth my forehead, press my frown away
He said “kid, don’t worry or fret,” please do that today,
Do it over and again
[Chorus:]
I need this, but I don’t want it:
Even my butterflies are jumpy, haunted
Tight knot, they’ll be disappointed
Even the heart in my mouth is frantic, daunted
Out on the periphery, never in the fray
A few pints of Dutch courage help to blot out your dismay
Still you keep me safe
Friends picking up pieces of me from the sticky floor:
So unbalanced and unstable – perhaps not anymore –
Got a lot to thank you for
[Repeat Chorus]
Now when I get scared, I’m gonna try this trick,
(Believe in myself and change the way that I think)
When I feel afraid, it’s not a reason to quit
(Believe in myself and change the way that I think)
Never mind those butterflies,
Still the daunted heart inside…
I need this and yes, I want it
Even though butterflies are jumpy, haunted
Tight knot, loosen up and flaunt it
Though my heart is in my mouth I won’t feel daunted
Though my heart is in my mouth I won’t feel daunted…
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Askingfriend Chelmsford, UK
Askingfriend is the solo project of reclusive introvert Kat Torrie, who has been making up songs for most of her life. Through decades of wrestling with rock-bottom self-esteem, music remained a lifeline. In 2018, compelled to reach out in kind to other sensitive souls, Kat taught herself music production and began embracing her neurodivergent creativity. ... more
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