Zach wrote an instrumental and sent it to me. I wrote the lyrics. Two years later we revisited it to make it what it is now. This song is about the cycle of being given love, having it withheld, and accepting your circumstances.
lyrics
Slow down
Breathe in, breathe out
And pray that I never see you around
And I can tell that you're not holding me above
You say I'm easier, easier to love
I know you tell your friends what you're thinking of
Just let me go and we'll be better off
And I won't ask for more, won't ask for more
Than you've given
And I won't ask for more, won't ask for more
Cause I know you wouldn't listen
I say I feel like you don't want me
And you act like you're in love
Until I'm happy
But I, I can tell that you're not holding me above
You say I'm easier, easier to love
I know you tell your friends what you're thinking of
Just let me go and we'll be better off
And I won't ask for more, won't ask for more
Than you've given
I won't ask for more, won't ask for more
Cause I know you wouldn't listen
credits
from House Fire,
released April 21, 2023
Production: Zachary Becker and Opal Kelly
Lyrics: Opal Kelly
Vocals: Opal Kelly