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Given

by Raely Qiu

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simplyrayna This singer/songwriter has put his heart and soul into the music. Totally inspiring! Favorite track: one day in hell.
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1.
no rest (intro) 02:16
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I’m up all night trying to improve myself Tryna be the best I can be, but not be somebody else And when I hear my future calling through the winter night I lay awake and wonder what is wrong: me or my sight I can’t believe it got to me All my fears and my anxiety I can’t believe I’m on my knees Waiting for a voice to guide me on Guide me on The lights stay on No rest for the wicked Think about what you’ve done Have you been wicked? Flickering lights The rest are all wicked No rest for the wicked So what have you done? Have you done anything, anything at all?
2.
given 03:26
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I’m driving Road’s winding I’m not quite sure where we’re heading It’s cold out I’m freezing I’m right behind you, tryna get where we’re getting You throw a bone I pick it up But I’m stuck in my mind, cause I’m unprepared You take me home You lead me up And I’m getting kinda frantic cause I’m so damn scared CHORUS: I didn’t know what to do I didn’t know I was falling, falling in love with you I didn’t know what to think I didn’t know how to tell you How close I was up to the brink I take what I’m given I’m not one for asking for more, more, more. I’m flickering I’m fading I don’t know what I’m saying It’s dark out It’s late now And I just want to stay in I feel good I feel safe In your bed in your room at the top of the stairs It’s so new It’s so great Being here in our world left unawares CHORUS And your fan stays on perpetually And you lay on your full size bed with me I’m awake and I stare up at your ceiling Wondering exactly what it is that I’m feeling You let me into your life, I let you into mine You had your boundaries, but you keep toeing the line I feel like I could dive on in and explore But I wonder if you’d ever let this be more CHORUS I want more, more, more.
3.
one day in hell 03:38
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You pop a CD in the car radio It’s something that I’ve heard and I can sing along as we go You look at me in shock, say you didn’t know That I had heard of your favorite singer At night we lay in bed and talk of desires, I say let’s light some candles, can’t go wrong with small scented fires You saying maybe, but tonight you are tired But you could get it up for your favorite singer PRE-CHORUS: It’s a joke, oh baby, it’s a joke You say that I should take it as it is, it’s just a joke But I know the truth, I know just what you’re thinking You got me wide awake, wondering if our ship is sinking CHORUS: He’s just a baby, I’m a real man He’s got the voice of an angel, sure I’ve got one of sand But he’s a superstar, and you’ve got me in your hand Oh - oh - oh He’s just a baby, and oh I can tell, that You’re wishing I was him, but honey I’m not a shell You haven’t even met, but maybe one day in hell Oh - oh - oh His tour is coming here in 24 weeks You got two tickets, but you haven’t said if I’ve got a seat I know it’s cause you want to try and complete Your little fantasy with your favorite singer I’m growing tired with the way that you treat me I thought you did, but I see you don’t complete me You claim the thought of him shouldn’t unease me But I can see I’m losing to your favorite singer PRE-CHORUS CHORUS If I’m honest, well I’m not that thrilled I thought that you were special, you were givin’ me chills But you left me to die here, all alone for the kill While you go and play groupie with your favorite singer You’re a joke, oh baby, you’re a joke I know that I now see you as you are, you’re just a joke Don’t come back on your knees if you try and you fail Cause the truth is I’m already bout to go and set sail CHORUS
4.
missin u 04:06
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You say come I come a running’ You say sit boy I’ll play along I like you and That’s not for nothing I ain’t liked no one In so damn long PRE-CHORUS: I know you’re busy I know you’re tied down
 I just hope that you mean it When you say you want me around I know you’re busy I know you’re tied up Please just be honest, Should I try or should I give up CHORUS: Oh - I been missin’ u! I been missin’ u! I saw you three times in a month, I’m barely kissin’ u! Oh - I been missin’ u! I been missin’ u! Just tell me what to do, I’m working on convincin’ u POST-CHORUS: To spend your time with me Give me your energy You say slow down I’m barely walkin’ You say you need to Catch your breath and just think You’ve got some years on me I’m hardly balkin’ But you can’t leave me here Out on the brink PRE-CHORUS CHORUS POST-CHORUS Oh boy, you been a lot boy You barely look at me and I am totally destroyed Oh man, you been a blast man We could take it up a step, I would put it in your hands Oh boy, you been a lot boy Oh man, you been a blast man Oh boy, oh man—! CHORUS I been missin' u!
5.
see me 05:12
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You’re breaking my heart, you’re tearing me down How’m I supposed to feel when you stop comin around Every little thing adds up to this, every little thing that you said or did I’m just trying make this work out, heaven forbid PRE-CHORUS: Cause the worst thing I could feel is invisible And the worst thing you could do is count me out But you did one more, you looked and you took the physical You acted like I was empty, no one about CHORUS: And you’re supposed to see me You’re supposed to see what’s deep within You’re supposed to see me Not just my skin You’re supposed to see me They can be blind to who I’ve been But you’re supposed to see me You’re supposed to know what I’m feelin’ It’s been a while, and things have been going good I never thought you’d hurt me, though I knew you the could And every little things changing meaning, every little thing that I looked on by And now it’s like I see you for the first time, clear eyes PRE-CHORUS CHORUS Whoa-uh-uh-oh, Whoa-uh-oh Whoa-uh-uh-oh, What I’m feelin’ Whoa-uh-uh-oh, Whoa-uh-oh Whoa-uh-uh-oh, Underneath my skin I saw the truth come out late at night You had been drinking, were ready to fight I was your punching bag For the things you didn’t think were right I saw the truth come out late at night You couldn’t see me, you hadn’t the sight My piercings and hair don’t mean a thing They’re not who I am, just something I like And you’re supposed to see me You’re supposed to look past all my sins You’re supposed to see me Not just my skin You’re supposed to see me They can judge me on how I look But you’re supposed to see me You’re supposed to read me like a book Whoa-uh-uh-oh, Whoa-uh-oh Whoa-uh-uh-oh, Just like a book Whoa-uh-uh-oh, Whoa-uh-oh Whoa-uh-uh-oh, Not how I look You’re supposed to see me You’re supposed to see what’s deep within You’re supposed to see me Not just my skin
6.
given (outro) 01:12
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You gave me your time Even though you didn’t want to In the backseat of your mind You gave me your time And I took it Cause I’m not one to be polite I take what I’m given I’m not one for asking For more, for more, for more. I want more, more, more. I wanted more.

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released October 6, 2017

All songs written and produced by Raely Qiu.
Cover heart by Jeremiah Bryan.

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