Out came the words I held in my mouth
Left wonderin’ who let my dogs out
I’ve been afraid of what I might say when I’m not my best
Nightmares at five am, she’s there to handle it
Down in the depths
Where I was last left sinkin’
One tiny speck
At the bottom of the screen- that’s me at the movies
You can work out your own salvation
You make melodic conversation
You have this brand new scent- it’s cigarettes
You left at five am and I couldn’t handle it
Drive through the night
I will accept no guidance
Crank it up high
This is the sound of your voice and mine
And I’m not afraid of being alone
I have a home that’s filled with blessings
You’re the Joan Didion of texting
credits
from Soft Serve,
released May 1, 2020
Music and Lyrics by Carly Toyer
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