I was in first grade, we were tired of the rain, looked to the sky and sang
Then for the first time, I saw heaven open it's gates
And it was sunny for the rest of the day
Wish I could say it was always that way
But I learned there's no worth worrying bout the sky's shade
And I can shine even brighter despite the grey
Even without the rays, there's still light every day, and
You used to gaze at the clouds, in kindergarten, wasn't about if the sun came out, it didn't matter the shape, could always make it out
And if the colours turn grey, finger paint something else
When did you start feeling like you gotta shy away?
When did you start worrying about the sky's shade?
Don't you know that smile on your face always brightens my day
Can we all just have a little time to play?
(I think we all just need a little time to play)
(Repeat)
I don't wanna see anyone else but you
You gotta be you, 'cause no one can do it just like you
Stay true, and there's nothing else that you gotta prove
I don't wanna see anyone else but you
You've been flying 'round direction-less in darkness, darkness
Hiding every time light hits your face
But the depth of the cavern is where the heart is, heart is
When everyone avoids you, I won't be the same
They said you're wreaking havoc but you're far from cold
You're not bad like they made you out to be
You never tell yourself you cry when you're alone
If I get you out, we'd be a great team
When did you start feeling like you gotta shy away?
When did you start worrying about the sky's shade?
Don't you know that smile on your face always brightens my day
Can we all just have a little time to play?
(I think we need a little time to play, whatcha got?)
Wish I had you to serenade by Galapagos waves
Something new to celebrate, we rejoice in your name
All the plays that we made, reinforcing our game
Guessing under and over, we cannot estimate
Open heart to your demons all occupying your mind
And I’ll show you an angel who doesn’t know they can fly
You send a light with your eyes, the kind I cannot deny
So man, can I do right by the feelings I hide?
I don’t wanna stick around if I’m causing this mess
But never leave while I’m trying my best
While the road is hard, even with these scars
I don’t wanna be bleeding next
I don’t wanna sing along if I’m the key to depress
Outta tune and I’m down, I confess
With the minor ways we misbehave
I’ll forever be counting our days
Yeah but I
Like you just the way you are
You don’t gotta hide
From everything inside your heart
This is your life
Don’t let nobody hold it down
You’re taking flight
It’s up to you, go live it right
You know that I
Like you just the way you are
You don’t gotta hide
From everything inside your heart
This is your life
Don’t let nobody hold it down
You’re taking flight
Go live it right, go live it right now
When did you start feeling like you gotta shy away?
When did you start worrying about the sky's shade?
Don't you know that smile on your face always brightens my day
Can we all just have a little time to play?
(I think we all need a little time to play)
I don't wanna see anyone else but you
You gotta be you, 'cause no one can do it just like you
Stay true, and there's nothing else that you gotta prove
I don't wanna see anyone else but you
I don't wanna see anyone else but you
You gotta be you, 'cause no one can do it just like you
Stay true, and there's nothing else that you gotta prove
I don't wanna see anyone else but you
credits
from In Search of Home,
released March 25, 2021
Lyrics written by Braeden Daggett and Liam Sturgess.
Music composed by Liam Sturgess.
Vocals by Braeden Daggett.
Keys, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass, synths, programming and vocals by Liam Sturgess.
Engineered by Liam Sturgess.
Edited and mixed by Liam Sturgess.
Recorded at Four Destinations Studios in North Vancouver, BC, the Nimbus School of Recording and Media in Vancouver, BC, and Sturgess Prime Productions in West Vancouver, BC.
Mixed at Sturgess Prime Productions and Blank Space Audio in New Westminster, BC.
Mastered by Andre Gonsalves at ADG Mastering in Toronto, ON.
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