gilded cage

from Queer POP Mixtape by Be Steadwell

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lyrics

i had a dream
in feathers i was adorned
i felt my wings
i flew in a life before
and when i woke
i still knew how to fly
but gravity returned when i saw your eyes

the arms of spring carry me from the freeze
and all the trees are proud in their gown of green
when every life around you begins to grow
but something in your heart makes you feel alone

so im crossing my fingers
and i count the days
and i look for the old you but somethings changing
can't move and im stuck in place
and you love me but you never let me fly away
clip my wings with a promise made
and i'm held in your arms like a gilded cage
just let me go let me go now.

i know your woes
i've traveled your path before
the fear you feel
to lose what once felt like home

the look of love
i give you is still the same
but looking back
i find that your eyes have changed

so im crossing my fingers
and i count the days
and i look for the old you but somethings changing
can't move and im stuck in place
and you love me but you never let me fly away
clip my wings with a promise made
and i'm held in your arms like a gilded cage
just let me go let me go now.

you want to protect me
before you neglect me but
if you respect me then
you would just let me go

the rain that day
freckled your silent face
and every word you spoke
it turned into grey
and falling out of love is a slow song
and when it ends you find you've known all along

so im crossing my fingers
and i count the days
and i look for the old you but somethings changing
can't move and im stuck in place
and you love me but you never let me fly away
clip my wings with a promise made
and i'm held in your arms like a gilded cage
just let me go let me go now.

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from Queer POP Mixtape, released January 25, 2013

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Be Steadwell Washington, D.C.

Be Steadwell is a singer songwriter from Washington DC. With roots in jazz, acapella and folk-Be calls her music QUEER POP. Be's original music features earnest lyricism, and proud LGBTQ content.

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