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from Root by Egrets

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If you download the album, think of this track as the beginning of side 2 (which in fact it is if you happen to obtain a physical copy on cassette tape.). We all have things about ourselves that we don't want to admit, and so we try to hide them from ourselves and those we love. Eventually a tipping point is reached where the pain of keeping it secret becomes harder to accept than the fear of hurting others, and one must come clean. This song is for everyone who, like me, feels immense joy when they hear "stab" sounds that were so popular in 90's dance tracks.

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If I could keep this inside myself, you know I would; I want the same things as everyone. I'm standing beside myself, I did all I could but it just didn't add up. I tried to keep it inside myself like I know I should- I won't let my weight hang on anyone. I tried to deny myself, to deny where I stood, but it just didn't add up. Please don't hate me for admitting defeat. I've been walkin' w/ a weight, breathin' heavy w/ a secret to keep. If I could keep it inside myself you know I would, I won't let my weight hang on anyone.

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from Root, released June 22, 2015

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Egrets is a musical project by Alex Cloud. It has been through many incarnations. If you like my recordings I can record, mix, and/or master your music for you, HMU we'll work something out.

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