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spell it out
04:01
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For once I can't decide what to say.
Sunny afternoon, but I'm barely awake.
You're still laughing, standing at my side,
reckless smile, fondness falling open wide.
You know I'm not one to open up my heart,
but after all this time, I think I might start.
I know how you feel: I think I'd call it love.
Do you wanna know what I'm thinking of?
Whenever you tease me, I pretend to get mad.
I always put up a front because I want you so bad.
Oh, how do you not know? Do I have to spell it out for you?
Did you know your gaze is always gently on me?
And there's this look in your eyes that everybody can see?
Oh, how do you not know? Do I have to spell it out for you?
I know that you love me, too.
You love me, too.
Somehow, nothing's brighter, nothing's changed.
But there's a part of us I'd like to rearrange.
Hold my hand; I feel your poor heart beat.
Brilliant, clueless boy, your hope tastes so sweet.
You know I'm not one to open up my heart,
but after all this time, I think I might start.
I know how you feel: I think I'd call it love.
Do you wanna know what I'm thinking of?
Whenever you tease me, I pretend to get mad.
I always put up a front because I want you so bad.
Oh, how do you not know? Do I have to spell it out for you?
Did you know your gaze is always gently on me?
And there's this look in your eyes that everybody can see?
Oh, how do you not know? Do I have to spell it out for you?
I know that you love me, too.
You love me, too.
Whenever I tease you, you pretend to get mad.
You always put up a front; I know you want me so bad.
Oh, how do you not know? Do I have to spell it out for you?
Did you know my gaze is always gently on you?
And by the look in your eyes, I think you feel it, too.
Oh, how do you not know? Do I have to spell it out for you?
I know that you love me, too.
You love me, too.
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2. |
all I see
05:18
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You've always been too much for this world:
so eager to stake your claim.
And I am a mere follower
devoted to your name.
But you hold on to me.
You - you're all I see.
And I've got nowhere else to be;
all I need is you - you and me.
The people here are broken,
but they won't go down without a fight.
And I'll do what you ask of me
as long as you're satisfied.
'Cause you hold on to me.
You - you're all I see.
And I've got nowhere else to be;
all I need is you - you and me.
There is no saving grace here;
no gods to hold your hand.
But you - you're a survivor
and I'm all you're worshiping.
'Cause you hold on to me.
You - you're all I see.
And I've got nowhere else to be;
all I need is you - you and me.
I long for the world you seek.
I'll stand by you 'till I fall.
And my heart is yours to keep.
And you'll love me through it all.
'Cause you hold on to me.
You - you're all I see.
And I've got nowhere else to be;
all I need is you - you and me.
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3. |
behind the front line
02:49
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Been waiting for your heart to settle down,
afraid you'll never come around.
Not like I've told you the fate of mine:
aching from behind the front line.
But we'll make it home - at least we'll make it home.
And I'll stand by you if you feel alone.
As long as your light burns, I'll follow you close by -
even if I'm not the one you want tonight.
Been watching as the world begins to fall,
afraid you'll forget that you stand tall.
Not like I can do much for you, my dear,
aching for you behind my fear.
But we'll make it home - we'll make it home.
And I'll stand by you if you feel alone.
As long as your light burns, I'll follow you close by -
even if I'm not the one you want tonight.
We'll make it home - I swear, we'll make it home.
And I'll stand by you if you feel alone.
As long as your light burns, I'll follow you close by -
even if I'm not the one you want tonight.
Even if I'm not the one you want tonight.
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4. |
linger
04:10
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Once upon time, you said you liked the smile on my face.
Silly, isn't it, to think back to those days?
Back when the flowers bloomed, the world shrouded in blue?
Back before I knew what it was like to lose?
And here I am - still captured by you.
The darkest parts of you have made a home in your face.
Gone is your gentleness - serrated edges take its place.
I took one look at you and knew it was too late -
just for me, who's love for you had been lying in wait.
I look at your heart and see you, see you, no matter which way.
Because, my dear, you're not gone; you're right here in front of me,
but there's nothing you'd like more than for me to leave.
And I know that you're torturing yourself for what you've been,
but with every word you dig this dagger further in.
Is there nothing I can do to ease your pain?
Banish the ghosts that leave you split in twain?
No, all I can do is stay, your wishes defied
even when your anguished fury aches deep inside.
In death, I will not linger, but in life, I will keep you alive.
And these days, I'm afraid to fall asleep
because what if again I wake and you're further yet from me?
But it doesn't matter, does it? I'll be here until you fall.
God forbid I leave you with no one at all.
Once upon time you said you wanted to share in my joy.
Maybe it's silly, but I look at you and still see that boy.
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5. |
violets
04:10
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I left violets at your doorstep,
kissed your hand as we parted -
I want the sun to shine, your face and mine,
running away as the world ends.
There's this soft sort of pride
that fills me up when you're close by.
I want them all to see you next to me,
shining brightly even as the stem bends.
I find you standing in a flower bed,
thoughts of tomorrow tugging on your thread.
These metaphors go over my head;
I'd rather keep you with me, instead.
This world - it will not break you, but my god, it'll try.
So let's stay here together for - together for a little while.
This world - it will not break you, but my god, it'll try.
So let's stay here together for a little while.
Planted daffodils at your door,
started dancing in the downpour -
you shook us dry, tears in your eyes,
laughing in the face of catching cold.
There's only so much I can say
to lift you up on the worst days,
but when you feel alarm, you take my arm
like I'm the only one you need to hold.
I find you standing in a flower bed,
thoughts of tomorrow tugging on your thread.
These metaphors go over my head;
I'd rather keep you with me, instead.
This world - it will not break you, but my god, it'll try.
So let's stay here together for - together for a little while.
This world - it will not break you, but my god, it'll try.
So let's stay here together for a little while.
Oh, violet skies, vibrant eyes.
Oh, violet skies, vibrant eyes.
Oh, violet skies, vibrant eyes.
Oh, violet skies.
I find you standing in a flower bed,
thoughts of tomorrow tugging on your thread.
These metaphors go over my head;
I'd rather keep you with me, instead.
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SirSchub Forest Park, Illinois
he/they
Chicago-based singer-songwriter singing you a little song. Folk/indie/pop/whocansay. Hit me up if you need a voice.
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