The Truth

from The Girl with the Cloak by Emma Durkan

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I can see the blue sky through a smartphone, it's beautiful

I can buy my way to fulfilment

I can spend my life at work, it's wonderful, what a privilege

To live the life a rich man thinks I deserve

And there's something in my mind

That tells me it's not right

And the world passes by

Yet they are blinkered in one eye

Will they ever see past you

And see the truth?

And they told me not to cry

Not even breathe out a sigh

Will they ever see past you

And see the truth?

Do you ever want to run, just to feel the wind in your hair?

Do you ever want to free your mind?

Do you ever want to sit just to gaze into the distance?

But the simple things in life require no purpose.

And there's something in my mind

That tells me it's not right

And the world passes by

Yet they are blinkered in one eye

Will they ever see past you

And see the truth?

And they told me not to cry

Not even breathe out a sigh

Will they ever see past you

And see the truth?

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

Harp, fiddle and vocals: Emma Durkan

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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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