Personal Reasons

by Jess Harkness

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I painted my face to be one of your kind
I tried to run the race, but I got left behind
so I limp my way home
where else would I go?

I don't want to laugh, but I know they like the sound
I don't want to laugh, but I want them around
so I let it ring out
don't worry about me

Sometimes they treat me like I'm already dead
why do you speak of me in the past tense?
I'm alive, I am breathing
my heart is still beating

Tell me the one again about the woman alone
Tell me that she got comfortable being on her own
I am asking for personal reasons

Send me a ticket west and a paper map
tell me you really want me, and take it all back
on account of personal reasons

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released May 11, 2020

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Jess Harkness Beach Haven, New Jersey

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist based in New Jersey, USA.

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