The Girl with the Cloak

from The Girl with the Cloak by Emma Durkan

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lyrics

Tiptoe around, two feet on the ground

It's hard to work both

A smile on her face, she leaves but a trace

Of herself

The air is heavy, she tries to wade through

With some sort of grace

And small talk's a gift, that some can afford

But she can't find the words

The girl with the cloak encases herself

Away from this world

A mistaken belief, it slowly unfurls

All eyes are on her

She surveys the scene, everyone's a queen

Except her

Well what can they do, that I could not do?

She despairs

Their poise and their flair, perceived lack of care

Seem lost on her

So sure of themselves and all that they think

It must just be her

The girl with the cloak is hidden away

Under a vivid veil of shame

She's seeking comfort, where there's none to be found

until she's all alone

all alone, all alone, all alone....

The girl with the cloak encases herself

Away from this world

A mistaken belief, it slowly unfurls

All eyes are on her

The girl with the cloak, is hidden away

But she has so much to say

And as she steps back, she smiles to herself

Oh, she's a mystery

And no-one can take that from her

And no-one can take that from her

And no-one can take that from her

And no-one can take that from her

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from The Girl with the Cloak, released May 9, 2017
Written and arranged by Emma Durkan

Harp, fiddle, vocals: Emma Durkan

Piano: Jean Nicolson

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Emma Durkan Scotland, UK

Harpist, fiddle player and singer-songwriter Emma Durkan's style is rooted in folk and inspired by alternative rock/pop music. Haunting yet beautiful melodies and heartfelt lyrics are her signature sound.

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