lay me down
flowers and squares of disconnect connect
open legged gave you a taste
and waved my white flag
when i'm dying in your dark side
you're blinded by my bright light
can't make you see
when you've stood in the cold
and my warmth does more harm than good
i'm your recurrent dream
retreat from your shadows
eyes wide shut
making bacon make it right
i've no appetite for you now
you cut me down and build me up
i'm better off on my own
when i'm dying in your dark side
you're blinded by my bright light
can't make you see
when you've stood in the cold
and my warmth does more harm than good
i'm your recurrent dream
retreat from your shadows
eyes wide shut
do whatever it takes to make it right
except for what is right
that piece you held is getting smaller
with every move you make
and every tear we drop
when i'm dying in your dark side
you're blinded by my bright light
can't make you see
when you've stood in the cold
and my warmth does more harm than good
i'm your recurrent dream
retreat from your shadows
eyes wide shut
credits
from Wear Me Down,
released November 14, 2015
vocals / ukulele / omnichord: Amy Swanson
percussion: Aidan Lucas-Buckland
all lyrics by Amy Swanson
recorded at True North Recording Studios
The Icelandic songwriter packs her stunning debut with sweeping melodies delivered via intimate, folky arrangements. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 12, 2023