Older Than Me

from Manners by Gabrielle Marlena

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That was a fun week we had, it was bad timing that’s all
Your world came crashing down so suddenly
And I know I’m not really relevant but I felt a connection with the alcohol
You said I came out of left field for you

Don’t tell me what to think
Don’t tell me what I should be worrying about
Because last time I checked you’re not the only one who’s allowed to play house

I’m not here for your entertainment
I’m not something you can choose you want to handle or not
I’m not a careless younger version of you who you can block so that you don't get caught

And I know you haven’t slept next to a body in a while
You got me living in a fantasy where you would never be seen with me
You’ve got me fantasizing about spending the rest of our lives alone on a beach

And you’re the one who said you didn’t want me to stop talking to you
But I find it hard to stay away from sticky situations
I find it hard to shy away from total fucked up relations
You and me, could, would we be some kind of messy long vacation

I’m not here for your entertainment
I’m not something you can choose you want to handle or not
I’m not a careless younger version of you who you can block so that you don't get caught

And I know I’m only 24 years old
But you set yourself up for this
Do you think it’s not just as confusing for me
You created an obstacle to beat
You invented a game just for me
You can’t claim a monopoly on being messed up
Can’t you tell that I’m lonely
Just because you’re older than me
Doesn’t mean I’m not lonely
Just because you’re older than me
Doesn’t mean I’m not lonely

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from Manners, track released June 7, 2019

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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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