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Composure

from Be Set Free by MAMA CROW

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An exploration of the love/hate relationship I have with self-control, maturity and perseverance. Discovering the value of composure as a tool to stay alive in a wild, fucked up world.

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There are days when I feel I take all the right steps
There are days when I feel I do it all wrong
I'm in a haze most of the time
Because my body and mind can't take the lies
On just how fucked it is
We mustn't acknowledge this

(I must) keep my, keep my composure!
(I must) keep my, keep my composure!
(I must) keep my, keep my composure!
(I must) keep my, keep my composure!
Like nothing's wrong

Have you ever felt like everyone around you is just playing a game?
Have you ever felt like they make the rules as they go?
They cast their spells
Then we rebel and they want us to show and tell
Hierarchical main stream bullshit
Always reaching but you cannot have it
Oh! You're so close!

If only I just...

Keep my, keep my composure!
(I must) keep my, keep my composure!
(I must) keep my, keep my composure!
(I must) keep my, keep my composure!
Like nothing's wrong

We're passers-by, we're confident that we won't see each other again
We're passers-by, identify with what we choose to
I'm mystified, electric eyes and I can always begin anew
I was born with this power to love unconditional
Right down to this last hour, I know I will see it through

If I...

Keep my, keep my composure!
(I must) keep my, keep my composure!
(I must) keep my, keep my composure!
(I must) keep my, keep my composure!
And sing my song

credits

from Be Set Free, released April 30, 2016
All lyrics and music written by MAMA CROW.
Written in August of 2014 in Oneonta, NY.

Produced by MAMA CROW.
Recorded, engineered, mixed, co-produced by Richard James Ralls at Space Cave studios in Covelo, CA.
Additional mixing and mastering by Kyrstyn Pixton.

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MAMA CROW California

Born Carmen Marie Gutierrez, this musical messenger and modern witch caws it like she sees it. Her music exhibits her love of multi-genre sound and displays her personal mythos through lyrical storytelling. From 808 to acoustic folk, she falls not short in variety. Yet her sultry spoken word, velvety vocal timber and undeniable booming belts- always reminds you of who you are listening to. ... more

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