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Mermaids & Sirens

My scales are glistening in shades of violet, gold, and green Spread with a satin sheen of salt, I know I’m different but it’s not my fault I think I’d like to trade the notes that swell like oceans...

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Dry

Come to warm my hands by your fire, then I’ll retire with my share of the blame But why are my fingers still cold when I hold them over your flame? You can say that I’ve lost my faith Words mean...

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She Spills Gold

My eyes won’t open wide enough to swallow the stars, the sky, the night but my body has grown so hollow I would fill it full of light When you sleep I watch the sun creep up on you She spills gold unto...

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Glad It’s You

the way you look at me is a kiss gently laid upon my lips my traitor eyes send you warm replies my blushing cheeks can’t keep a secret from you you’re the only one who can see down into me you’re the...

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Smile So Pretty

It’s a greedy, greedy man who would steal a woman’s love when he has no intention of replacing it with his own I let you use me cuz I grew too weary to put up a fight Worn out by those silent nights I...

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Give Up Crying

the rain speaks in rhythms on the roofs and window panes she begs you to listen and tell her you know exactly what she means she’s singin again, singin again but the words get lost in her mouth might...

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I Can’t Move

If you touch me I might crumble and my painted smile might tumble down my chin and my porcelain skin might slip and expose some flesh I’m not ready for you to see me You, you crush me with your eyes...

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Already Too Late

The silence is full of things unsaid I cannot breathe deep enough to get you out of my head The moon’s light is thick upon our eyes summoning an enchantment that separates the truth from the lies...

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Morning Comes too Soon

Come out my love into the twilight The sun is kissing the sky goodnight Come hear the stars sing with delight in the silver light of the moon Come out my love and dance in my arms The wind is weaving...

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Cinders

The stars rain a chill light but I never feel the coldMy eyes burn clean and clear, my hands are full of cindersI am dirty, I am ugly, but I feel as if I’m beautifulMy eyes flame clean and clear, my...

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