I've got a heart of gold but its heavy like lead
I've been anxious since I was a child
You wouldn't know 'cause I smile instead
that I contemplate the big jump every once and awhile
Sure ain't easy it never has been keeping up this tightrope act
Trying to balance all kinds of things
Never giving myself any slack
Just 'cause I carry it well doesn't mean its not heavy
So darling won't you hold me
Hold me close hold me steady
Long days, longer
Every morning's another fight
With the clock on the wall and the dark in my mind
I feel taller and taller as the years go by
Just 'cause I carry it well doesn't mean its not heavy
So darling won't you hold me
Hold me close hold me steady
The voice in my head gets so loud
All I'm after is a decent life
A little comfort, to be a mother
And an honest man's wife
All I'm after is a decent life
Just 'cause I carry it well doesn't mean its not heavy
So darling won't you hold me
Darling won't you hold me
Hold me close hold me steady
Hold me steady
Hold me steady
I guess my cover's blown, I'm a functional mess
I got things I'm still trying to fix
But I'll just keep singing to get shit of my chest
Hell I live for nights like this
Yeah I live for nights like this
credits
from White Lies and Promises,
released April 7, 2023
Written by Christina Maida
Acoustic guitar, lead vocals: Christina Maida
Viola, backup vocals: Darcy Hargadon
Keyboard: Brian Hayman
Electric guitar: Jim Skehan
Electric bass: John Castaldo
Drums: John Gallagher
Recorded and mixed by Tom Gardner, Rift Studios NYC
Mastered by Mike Kalajian, Rogue Planet Mastering
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