The Messy Things

from Into the Next Motion - EP by Bellorage

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lyrics

The trouble is this:
can’t–
won’t let them inside
but she clings so fast
yet she clings so fast

to nurse the old habit.
still aware of the danger
still aware of the irony
the increasing distance
the need to be reckless

and the sky never seemed quite so
heavy
heavy
heavy
no the sky never seemed quite so
heavy

but with a good word and little vodka
things are getting easier
things are getting easier

The trouble is this:
anger–
can’t sink your teeth in it.
can’t free your mind of it.
and this harassment.
end this harassment.

Out of everyone
you were supposed to
stay.
Out of everyone
you were supposed to
stay.

He said it was a long time coming
yes– I should’ve known better
He said it was a long time coming
sure– I could’ve done better

She’s sharpening her teeth now
ugly faces, ugly sounds
Aaiiee– uh oh– the good intentions
Aaiiee– and all the interruptions

the messy things
that brought us
here
are the messy things
that keep us
here

You talk like it’s simple,
You talk like it’s simple,
But where have you been?
Tell me where have you been?

The trouble is this:
Distance–
can’t find your feet in it
can’t feel your way through it
it all comes down to this
you better stand

out of everyone
you were supposed to
stay
out of everyone
you were supposed to stay

but with a good word,
and a little vodka now,
things are getting heavier

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from Into the Next Motion - EP, released November 4, 2014
Jessica Mahon / vocals and piano
Eliana Athayde / upright bass
Ben Rose / drums

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Bellorage is an alternative pop artist based in Los Angeles.

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