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Temporary Smile

by Ali Zagame

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Ever been in a moment when you look back and wonder when you were ever happy with someone, despite you knowing at some points you were? But in those arguments you just can't see it, and they want to know things will be okay, and you can't promise that forever? I certainly had one! Haha, served as an inspiration.

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You swat away my arms
that were made to only hold you
and i have never felt
more ashamed

you plead with eyes wide from tears
but i have told you
we didn't stand a chance
anyway

I won't tell you lies
or say we'll be fine
when we're not
and i can't remember if we ever were

take my shoulder
one last time
if it'll give you
a temporary smile

you're begging mercy
instead of screaming insults
the hatred in your voice
has gone

but i remember all too well
of how you trapped me
kept me bound
for far too long

i won't tell you lies
or say we'll be fine
when we're not
and i can't remember when we were

take my shoulder
one last time
if itll give you
a temporary smile

you wouldnt put the effort in
you left and it's too late
to say sorry i miss you
all that garbage i wouldnt listen to

will i give you a second chance
no but how about a second to watch me pass
watch me pass you by love
oh no, no no

i won't tell you lies
or say that well be fine
when were not
and i cant remember if we ever were

take my shoulder
one last time
if itll give you
a temporary smile
a temporary smile

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released May 20, 2015
I wrote/sang this song and I want to give a HUGE Thank you to Utar Artun on piano, Justin Schornstein on bass, Carl Eisman on guitar, and Fabio Rojas on drums, and Elliot Rylance for mixing it. So much talent!

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AliZ Boston, Massachusetts

Hello! My name's Alessandra, Ali for short. I was born in Paris, though raised primarily in Massachusetts. I found my love for music at age 11, and began songwriting at Berklee College of Music. I tend to write storytelling songs, and songs that raise awareness or create an impact in some way. I hope my music speaks to you<3 ... more

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