Best of Times

from It's Unkind to Call You My Killer by Lily Talmers

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Best of times, worst of times, nothing’s gonna change my mind
Things can flip right on a dime; people fall in love
And then slip slide their way away
And I’ve known by extension of the note you left on my skin
It said, “I’ve been scared to know you better than, better than”
Better then, that we part
Hide your heart and take mind while you’re at it

Straight to bed, straight to sleep
Doing fine, you know, keeping it together
Family came to town, loud and proud, we’ve been talking bout the weather
And I’ve known by extension of the note they left on my skin, it said
I’ve been scared to know you better than, better than
Better then, that we part, hide your heart, it’s the one thing worth forgetting

Between the lines, between the notes sings my throat
It’s a battle cry, a sentimental sigh
Eyes are dry I am lying on the floor
And what’s more, I’ve been lying rather often to myself

Here I laugh like a kid, here I cry like a fully formed adult
Here I watch as your eyes size me up, two beams blazing my skull
Keep it light; feel the floor, something more, something
I’ve known by extension, it’s a message branded on my skin
Sayin “I’ve been scared to know you better than, better than”
Better, then, go ahead, hide your heart, let’s get started with forgetting

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from It's Unkind to Call You My Killer, released December 18, 2022
Song, vocals, and nylon string guitar by Lily Talmers

Captured live at Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Brooklyn, NY

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