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lyrics

Now I see I got it wrong
I thought that I could be so strong
And hold emotion in my hand
Holding it behind my back

I would like to reach into
Your ears and pull out all clueless
Things I said to you last night
Eat them up and make it right

So wake me
Shake me
Take me and put me in my place

Look at you you’re full of love
Sometimes you say confusing stuff
But not to break my heart at all
Just not the things I learnt at school

And you always want to hold me close
And tell me that you love me most
And that you want to understand
That thing I’m holding in my hand

So wake me
Shake me
Take me and put me in my place

Now I see I got it wrong
I want to change and be so strong
To hold emotion in my hand
Hold it out and pull it back

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from When The Lights Are Bright, released June 5, 2019
Credits: Beth Porter - Vocals, Baritone Ukulele, Cello; Luke Cawthra - Acoustic Guitar; Jools Scott - Piano, String Arrangement; Sue Lord - Violin; Ian Vorley - Baritone Saxophone, Violin; Emma Hooper - Viola; Pete Judge - trumpet; Catherine Turner - Flute; Robin Spalding - Clarinet; Pete Gibbs - Bass; Paul MacMahon - Drums

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Beth Porter Newton Stewart, UK

The songs from When The Lights Are Bright are dark, quirky, charming and ethereal Chamber-Pop, and depict themes such as fear, confusion, money, the weather and the odd cheesy love song, all carried by Beth’s pure and unaffected voice. Marshes have been likened to Cat Power, The Beatles, REM, This Is The Kit, Penguin Cafe Orchestra, Radiohead, The Incredible String Band and The Kinks. ... more

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