Written, recorded, performed, produced and mixed entirely by emzae in her Derby bedroom over a six year period, with mastering by Luca Martello and creative assistance from Madison Fiorenza.
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lyrics
For all of the front
They're putting on
I know they're just like me
Confused with their lives
But on the outside
They're living the fantasy
We spend our time watching each other
Try to act normal but we suffer
Why is self love so damn hard to achieve
Chorus:
It makes no sense to me
Hating on yourself
Just because you're different to somebody else
You have all you need
So don't cry, take the lead
Cause this is what it feels like to be free
This is what it feels like to be
This is what it feels like to be
This is what it feels like to be free
Been breaking my back
Wish I could relax
Don't know why I care so bad
It's almost as though
I'm scared to let go
Of something that I never had
Don't say you don't feel the tension
All the fake smiles and not to mention
Every ideal we try so hard to be
Chorus:
It makes no sense to me
Hating on yourself
Just because you're different to somebody else
You have all you need
So don't cry, take the lead
Cause this is what it feels like to be free
This is what it feels like to be
This is what it feels like to be
This is what it feels like to be free
Spoken:
I'd rather be alone than out tonight
Don't mean to be rude but thanks, I'm alright
Said I'd rather be alone than out tonight
Give me the space to thrive
Step out from that bathroom cubicle
You have the strength so use it all
If you don't wanna be here say goodbye
Who said that you were born to live a lie?
Don't bow down to the usual
The fear that you carry isn't who you are
Who you are
Who you are
Chorus:
It makes no sense to me
Hating on yourself
Just because you're different to somebody else
You have all you need
So don't cry, take the lead
Cause this is what it feels like to be free
This is what it feels like to be
This is what it feels like to be
This is what it feels like to be free
credits
from All Those Things I Thought I Knew,
released September 1, 2023
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