For Julie

from Don't Listen to My Face by Jessica Ripka

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lyrics

I never wanted to feel this – I’ve been afraid for so, so long
But you drew me out with your finger tips
You came around and you held on

I never wanted to say this – loud enough for us to hear
But your voice is calling me softly
Lifting the weight of my fears

(chorus)
I’ve believed a lifelong lie
That my own arms can hold me
But I think I can finally say
I am strong enough, strong enough, strong enough
To be weak

I never wanted to leave this – this lonely island I call home
But offer safety in numbers
That I never knew from being alone

I never wanted to break this – this jaded heart made of stone
But you held me over your fire
Melting the pride from my bones

(chorus)
I’ve believed a lifelong lie
That my own arms can hold me
I think I can finally say
I am strong enough, strong enough, strong enough
To be weak

(interlude)

I’ve believed a lifelong lie
That my own arms can hold me….

I’ve believed a lifelong lie that my own arms can hold me
I think I can finally say
I am strong enough, strong enough, strong enough
Oh, I am strong enough, strong enough, strong enough
To be weak

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from Don't Listen to My Face, track released May 1, 2010
Produced and performed by Jessica Ripka. Cello by Eric Moore.

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