Beating black just like my heart
A family threat, the darkest art
He has spoken
I am chosen
Sixteen years there goes my life
Not a chance I will survive
Is this where I start
To play my part?
But it’s not like I had a choice
It’s not like I had a voice
It’s not like I had a reason
To say no
I had one important task
A chance to prove my worth at last
If I die at least in glory is
How I’ll go
A curse upon the innocent
A poison in another’s hand
And I cannot mend
What is broken
Staring at my reflection
The face I see is not my own
I am bleeding
Please just leave me
But it’s not like I had a choice
It’s not like I had a voice
It’s not like I had a reason
To say no
I have one important task
A chance to prove my worth at last
If I die it’s still in glory is
How I’ll go

Mother forgive me I think I’ve failed
I’ve tried everything and
I don’t think I can go on
I am broken
A piece of the puzzle that don’t quite fit
The part of the story that I am in
Feels so wrong
I am broken
Take me back to the beginning
Spells and scars and right and wrong
A flash of green a mother’s song
And we’re too young
To be soldiers
I kneel before you not quite sure
I recognise the boy before
In my own home
It’s a war zone
Now I have to make a choice
Now’s the chance to use my voice
Maybe glory ain’t enough
Anymore
So I throw my wand and pray
Again today he’ll save the day
If I die on the right side
Is how I’ll go
Mother forgive me I think I’ve changed
I’ve tried everything and I
Don’t think I can go on
I have woken
My piece of the puzzle will never fit
Your side of the war and it breaks me just
To know that
I have chosen him
Can’t go back to the beginning
credits
from The Battle,
released April 7, 2023
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The second EP from Northern Irish singer-songwriter Bea Stewart runs from gentle folk to pillowy pop ballads, all perfectly executed. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 15, 2024
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This album is exactly what it says on the tin, because sad songs are Grace's speciality. But that doesn't mean it's lacking variety or range. Here are 11 songs about loss, frustration, helplessness, fear, judgement, insight, empathy and love. Listen to them again and again, because you will discover something new every time. yourwizardrockresource