my left brain tells me / that this calculated risk
isn't worth the effort / it's not something i'll miss
and the violent subduer / with his new blade drawn
will slowly cut us open / revealing our tender hearts
my right brain tells me / that there's music in the air
and the longer we postpone it / love will surely disappear
and the sadness we feel / when it doesn't go our way
is only temporary blindness / for the endless light show on display
i'm not sure what to build
but i know it's gotta start with you
credits
from Silver and Exact,
released July 19, 2018
All music and lyrics by Optimist Park
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