Well, there must be something in the water on this side.
Is this a crowd? Cause I can't tell.
So clap your hands a little harder, and then don't make a sound.
Better hold my breath until I'm blue.
No matter what I say, it's what I do.
Cause I'm not so great at all, with my back against the wall now.
Even better yet, until I bleed, no matter what I say, it's what I need.
Cause I'm not so great at all, if I talk until I fall down.
Wait a minute, wait. Let's stop and think.
In spite of all the memories I'm trying to make.
I know you're impressed, but I can't take that test this time.
Everybody gather round, to make a sound that shakes the ground.
We're gonna take a breather, cause who knows?
Who knows! Maybe we'll be okay.
Who knows, maybe today will be the day.
I know it's complicated, but dance to the cadence.
I think we'll be alright, in this unpredictable life.
Life, like a lamb unto the slaughter, it's alright.
I'm putting up another fight, like a father for his daughter
in a world of unending night.
All the children sing "Hallelujah! The night is over, the day is come!"
Hallelujah!
credits
from Beta,
released October 2, 2015
You're walking in the woods.
There's no one around and your phone is dead...
Oh wait, hang on, that's a Rob Cantor song. Sorry about that.
This song was written as a reminder to myself that maybe I wouldn't be broke for the rest of my life, really. I was switching jobs at the time and was feeling flustered because I wouldn't be making as much money at my next job, but I didn't have a choice.
That year was brutal for me. But I had to get myself to take deep breaths and pray and just be still for a while.
"Who knows? Maybe I'll be okay.."
Even if I'm broke or even if I'm rich.
I know it's complicated.. but it's also common. And it's a cadence I had to learn to move to.
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