Bitter Pills

by Maggie Gently

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I feel like I swallowed my bitter pills dry
Now I’m googling “how do I get rid of this lump in my throat?”

I’m thinking how after everything could you have all these doubts?
And now all I’m concerned about right now is staying afloat

I can’t help but think it’s a matter of time
Everything worth having in this world could never be mine
It could never be mine

Is this clarity or am I half asleep?
If my whole life was burning down, what would I keep?

I feel something rough is slowly creeping up
And all I really want to do is look after me
I just want what’s best for me

Did I ignore the signs? Was I hoping things would all end up all right?
Was I joking and wasting time while things were toppling down?

What was I like before? Did I care for myself more?
Should I pick my clothes up off the floor and go into town?

I can’t live my whole life in a circle of salt
And I can’t help but wonder if this is my fault
If this is my fault

Is this clarity or am I half asleep?
If my whole life was burning down, what would I keep?

I feel something rough is slowly creeping up
And all I really want to do is look after me

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released December 9, 2020
Production by Eva Treadway
Lyrics by Maggie Gently
Engineered by Grace Coleman at El Studio in San Francisco

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