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from Ladylike by Ryako

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Because there are so many things I don't say

lyrics

I bite my lip, I taste the blood
As it rolls down onto my tongue
I grit my teeth, I spit out pearls
I should have won
I should have heard everyone else
Calling my name
Instead I hear nothing at all
More of the same
Silence again
Silence that kills
Bringing the shame
It was my fault
I let you down
Am I to blame?
Was enough just to work hard,
Playing the game?
Show me the way
Is this the road that leads to fame?

Why do I keep hurting myself
Pushing through pain?
Hitting a wall
Giving my all
What do I gain?
What do I fear?
What if I fall?
Can I maintain this momentum?

Give me a sign
Look to the sky
Heaven divine
Stars will align
Make me believe
I can achieve
Visions of mine
Spreading my dreams
Under your feet
Watching you tread
‘Til they’re all dead
I’m out of time
Give me a sign
Look to the sky
Heaven divine
Stars will align
Make me believe
I can achieve
Visions of mine
Spreading my dreams
Under your feet
Watching you tread
‘Til they’re all dead
I’m out of time

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I grow my hair
I lose the weight
Then I curate
Clothes that I wear
Fitting the mold
Can’t look too old
It’s so unfair
That I must be
Styled perfectly
Why do they care?
Why do I try?
Why does it matter?
Not, not good enough
Not beautiful
Impossible
If I act tough
If I stand up
Will I be booed?
Will they still love music I make?
Risk that I take
What am I made of?
Show me the way
Is this the road that leads to fame?

Why do I keep hurting myself,
Pushing through pain?
Hitting a wall
Giving my all
What do I gain?
What do I fear?
What if I fall?
Can I maintain this momentum?

Give me a sign
Look to the sky
Heaven divine
Stars will align
Make me believe
I can achieve
Visions of mine
Spreading my dreams
Under your feet
Watching you tread
‘Til they’re all dead
I’m out of time
Give me a sign
Look to the sky
Heaven divine
Stars will align
Make me believe
I can achieve
Visions of mine
Spreading my dreams
Under your feet
Watching you tread
‘Til they’re all dead
I’m out of time

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You can pause to applause
You can pause to applause

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from Ladylike, released February 3, 2023

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Ryako Bruges, Belgium

Ryako is a Filipino-American-Belgian who has lived on three continents, but has settled in Brugge, Belgium. She is a massive geek and loves cats. She writes, produces, performs, and records all her own stuff and enjoys playing with genres. Coffee is her fuel of choice. Mr. Bootsock, the double-faced cat, is her spirit animal. ... more

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