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Lady Comforts
05:08
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I think we are a comfort to each other
I recognize the freckles on your back
I think I recognize you as another
From a story I can’t forget
You wish I was a little bit funnier
In the ways that you understand
I wish you were a bassist in a punk band
I’d say that’s my sweaty man
Come on my baby, come a little closer
But steer clear of my lips, they’re on hold
I’ve been saving my kisses for someone
And I know he wouldn’t be wearing your clothes
I know it sounds bad
But I was pretending to like you
With all the energy that I had
Trying to train my mind not to fight you
This is the longest line I’ve ever stood in
This is the heaviest door I’ve had my foot in
I know it sounds bad
I had no one else to ask, so I just invited you
I think you might text me next week
I might take an hour to respond
But you’ve been on the back of my mind
Trying to decide if I can change my own type
But I’ll agree to go to a movie
I’ll agree to have another beer
Tell me the darkest thought you had today
You could even give me tears
Cause I want a get a little closer
Use my lady comforts for a change
I have a lot of give and not a lot to lose
I’d like to give it all tonight to you
I know it sounds bad
But I was pretending to like you
With all the energy that I had
Trying to change my mind not to fight you
This is the longest line I’ve ever stood in
This is the heaviest door I’ve had my foot in
I know it sounds bad
I had no one else to ask, so I just invited you
I’ve been turning off the lights
I’ve been trying not to bite
I’ve been closing all my eyes
I’ve been turning over inside
I was texting you at the stop light
I was giving you all my goodnights
I was counting on my two drunk eyes
I know it sounds bad
But I was pretending to like you
With all the energy that I had
Trying to change my mind not to fight you
This is the longest line I’ve ever stood in
This is the heaviest door I’ve had my foot in
I know it sounds bad
I had no one else to ask, so I invited you
And I'm sorry but I got excited too
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2. |
Heart on Display
03:47
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I woke up at 7 in the morning
3 hours after you left
With blood on my sheets
From my two scraped knees
In the worst kind of pain
I’ve been falling while jogging, I’ve been choking while talking
I’ve been planning to not let things go this way
But when you found a spot to park your beat up old car
I got lost in all of my thoughts
It’s always fun in the moment
When my body’s wide open
And your eyes are in focus, heart on display
Then you tell me I’ll find my person
And your grip starts to burn and
You tell me I just have to wait
I underplayed how much it hurt me
To be lying in your arms on a Thursday
After talking about love
Because I asked what’s up
And you told me you only wanted her
But you’re just a guy with California on your mind
Got your heart caught up in the middle of a lie
When disappointment arises, you shrink back inside
and I know you are wasting my time
It’s always fun in the moment
When my body’s wide open
And your eyes are in focus, heart on display
Then you tell me I’ll find my person
And your grip starts to burn and
You tell me I just have to wait
I’m sorry that he hurt your head
I’m sorry you’re falling down again
I know it’s all cruel kind of test
You’re gettin’ closer to the next
I’m gettin’ closer to the edge
I’m losin’ count, I’m doin my best
It’s always fun in the moment
When my body’s wide open
And your eyes are in focus, heart on display
Then you tell me I’ll find my person
And your grip starts to burn and
You tell me I just have to wait
Well fuck, it's hard to be patient this way
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3. |
The Box
04:36
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I never said it
But you must have felt it
I was embarrassed
With you hand around my waist
And as you held it
I couldn’t help it
I was thinking that I couldn’t
Stand the way you would taste
But you can come over
We’ll kick off the covers
With the weight of your body
Goes away the weight of my brain
Finding safety in your freckles
I think I recognize the colors
From all the shoulders of all the boys that I used to date
But what if this is how it’s meant to feel
This is the shape, this is the deal
It doesn’t fit in the box I’ve made
And tell me, is that what it means to get older
You’re sweating but I’m feeling colder
With my head in your face, I don’t feel any type of way
Should I turn back or wait
You left quickly today
Baby it’s Sunday
You should have asked me if I wanted
A coffee or some toast
Or for you to stay
Were you comfortable last night
Did I have the right pillows
Do you think that this could be
A home you could make
Don’t you forget my embrace
When you try to fuck her today
I hope you imagine my face
When you fall into bed
Cause I’ve got a lot on my plate
And I want a family some day
Are you gonna give me my way
Or can I let go of this chase
But what if this is how it’s meant to feel
This is the shape, this is the deal
It doesn’t fit in the box I’ve made
And tell me, is that what it means to get older
You’re sweating but I’m feeling colder
With my head in your face, I don’t feel any type of way
Should I turn back or wait
Baby I think I should apologize
For being on your case
Thanks for the try, but i’d rather die than go another 20 years in this space
But what if this is how it’s meant to feel
This is the shape, this is the deal
It doesn’t fit in the box I’ve made
And tell me, is that what it means to get older
You’re sweating but I’m feeling colder
With my head in your face, I don’t feel any type of way
Should I turn back or wait
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4. |
April (Black and Blue)
05:12
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Remember the week when
I skinned my knee and
You spent an hour applying Neosporin
Turns out I'm allergic
Then it got infected
And just when it was healing
I fell on the same knee again
Then your dog bit my eyebrow
It wasn’t bad so it was funny
Until a huge piece of glass
Fell onto my forehead
Thought I might have a concussion
I had to get on an airplane
So I crossed my shaky fingers
And hoped for the best
All the while the world was falling apart
What I thought I had with both arms
Was slipping away
And it’s not like he was ever someone I could really count on
But when we lost him I had to keep everyone grounded
I guess it’s good to start over
To get pushed to the edge
What comes out of the fire is never what you expect
Feels like I’m drowning
inside this spreadsheet
Pulling numbers out the blue
Search my recent calls for you
But I choose Lucy instead
I try not to cry in my head
You’re settling into all you’ve ever hoped for
Feels like I’m losing my friend
All the while the world was falling apart
What I thought I had with both arms
Was slipping away
And it’s not like he was ever someone I could really count on
But when we lost him I had to keep everyone grounded
I guess it’s good to start over
To get pushed to edge
What comes out of the fire is never what you expect
And then just as soon
I was faced with the thought of losing you, too
With my heart black and blue
Don’t they know we’ve always hated hospital rooms
I hope you know
How much I love your new tattoo
I hope it shows
How much love we all have for you
All the while the world was falling apart
What I thought I had with both arms
Was slipping away
And it’s not like he was ever someone I could really count on
But when we lost him I had to keep everyone grounded
I guess it’s good to start over
To get pushed to edge
What comes out of the fire is never what you expect
With my heart black and blue, I still have love for you, I still have love for you
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Gabrielle Marlena New York
Gabrielle Marlena is an American indie folk/pop singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn, NY. In 2016, she moved from Montreal to NYC to perform and record her first studio album, Good Music For You. Gabrielle shares her experience of love and loss with rich authenticity through her raw, soul-baring lyrics and strong vocals, while maintaining a silly and welcoming stage presence at live shows. ... more
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