Bird Of Prey

by Kylie White

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LYRICS:

Sweet on the outside, but bitter on the inside
I don't have any feelings I can trust
And I paint my nails all black, some say I've got a soul to match
But we've all got light and dark inside of us

All I can say, you don't want to listen to me

Hang me out to dry, but I'm still a mess inside
We think the caged birds sing when they cry
You say I'm a songbird, I'll sing you to sleep
But if you listen, you can hear me weep

And I'm watching everything fade, so I anchor my faith
I don't deserve to feel this way
And I used to be so sweet, I used to smile all the time
Until everyone I love got ripped away

And though I pray, no one seems to listen to me

Hang me out to dry, but I'm still a mess inside
We think the caged birds sing when they cry
You say I'm a songbird, I'll sing you to sleep
But if you listen, you can hear me weep

And I never felt so betrayed, that's why I'll push you away
You turned me into a bird of prey
You always catch me before I fly away

And though I sing, nobody believes in me

They hang me out to dry, but I'm still a mess inside
We think the caged birds sing when they cry
At some point in the night, when you're fast asleep
I'll set myself free

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released May 21, 2016
Music and lyrics by Kylie White ©2012, produced by Bruce Wiegner at Overlook Studios.

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