the things I could've been
was there something in the way
I realized little late
the way you'd take me away
free ride to the end
here I go
out-survive all my friends
and rivals
surprised by the things
they deny you
no pride in the end
a lifetime of neglect
a million sunrises away
too much time to reflect
now you celebrate me today
promise me one thing
that you will not let me go
time knocks me out
while I hold myself down
I stood right in front of you
alone in the dark
what do I need
to stay this naive
my friend and my confidant
I don't know what to want
I don't know when to leave
but I don't need your sympathy
just let me fall apart
it's time I played a part
just let me be
credits
from It only hurts when we breathe,
released April 4, 2010
written, arranged, recorded and produced by Cancer Killing Gemini c 2010
The sophomore album from former session musician Imraan Paleker highlights his modern soul, alt-rock, jazz, and electronic sensibilities. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 16, 2020