Selfish Song (Single)

by CARA

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some things we don't talk about
it's a wordless speech we've come to know
and some things we do without
a dinner dress and a black tie show
we're grateful for what we have
don't focus on the bad
anyhow
so some things we don't sing about
it's a selfish song you've heard before
and lonely nights don't hurt as bad
if you hold a smile til you shut the door
and another days been beat
if you get your eyes to sleep
anyhow
dim light by the empty pool
it was a starless night in a vase of blooms
you cried for her and i cried for you
held you close, what else to do
we're grateful for what we have
don't focus on the bad
anyhow
so some things we don't talk about
it's a wordless speech we've come to know
and lonely nights don't hurt as bad
if you hold a simile till the lighting goes
and another days been beat
if you get your eyes to sleep
anyhow

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released May 15, 2013

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CARA San Diego, California

Born a traveler, Cara’s music captures a vibrant portrait of all the faces and places she has traveled through since childhood. Cara’s performances have been referred to as “enchanting” and her lyrics will take you on an emotional journey. The tile of her first full length Album explains it all: “When We’re Old We’ll Laugh About It.” ... more

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