Other Life

from Phases by Letter to Memphis

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I just want to get something done
It's hard
but I try
Take it one step, two, three, four
It's hard
but I try
Be more zen
Present tense

Things were different in my other life
so busy inside
Hearts all over floors, can't keep it clean
so busy inside
I can be fine
down the line

But obsession with perfection is hastening the undoing of
everything that's fascinating
Simply put, I'm unraveling

I can feel my legs dangling
I know
I will fall
Get out of my head or else I know
I will fall
Take your time
It's a sign

So I'm keeping balance of my other life
Stay busy outside
Strive to keep it all so neat and clean
Stay busy outside
I will be fine
Oh down the line

But obsession with perfection is hastening the undoing of
everything that's fascinating
Simply put, I'm unraveling
I'm unraveling

I just want to get something done
It's hard
but I try
Take it one step, two, three, four
It's hard

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from Phases, released August 26, 2014

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Letter to Memphis St Louis, Missouri

Letter to Memphis is an indie folk band from St. Louis, MO. Their sincere and heartfelt songs explore sounds rooted in wistful folkiness, with a little greasy honky-tonk, elements of jazz and bossa nova, and even a dash of rock 'n' roll, and themes ranging from the whimsical to the fervently emotional. River deep, mountain high. ... more

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