Name: Secrets
Duration: P00H05M23S
Description: This song is about me and a reflection on my life. I think there are some common themes we all experience too. There is some regret, but also acceptance of what is and that it really isn't all that bad.

Secrets

from In through the grey night by Julian Arbaugh

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This song is about me and a reflection on my life. I think there are some common themes we all experience too. There is some regret, but also acceptance of what is and that it really isn't all that bad.

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Someday in the evening, I'm going to tell you a story about me.
It happened long ago but I'm not ready to tell you everything about me.

I grew up old. Didn't even know how to be young.
Spent all my time trying to hide. Looking back it all seems so sad.
but I really can't complain, because where I am don't seem so bad.

Deep down we all have secrets. Memories and shadows of pain.
The secrets we keep from each other. Are no worse than the lies we tell ourselves.

Somedays I remember. All the bad things I've said and done.
All the good days have faded from memory. Seems as if I've paid a heavy cost.
But its been a good trip round the sun. But I'd like to find all that I've lost.

Deep down we all have secrets. Memories and shadows of pain.
The secrets we keep from each other. Are no worse than the lies we tell ourselves.

One day, if I'm wise. Maybe then I'll understand.
Why it is we grow smart so slow. And live our lives looking back,
And if I never learn the reason. Maybe I'll find comfort in the fact.
Who we are has never really changed. Its just that we tend to forget.

Deep down we all have secrets. Memories and shadows of pain.
The secrets we keep from each other. Are no worse than the lies we tell ourselves.

In the quiet and the cold. Is really when I feel the change.
And all that's done is done.
You all mean the world to me.
I wouldn't change it for a dream.
To throw it away seems a waste.

Deep down we all have secrets. Memories and shadows of pain.
The secrets we keep from each other. Are no worse than the lies we tell ourselves.

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from In through the grey night, released May 2, 2021

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