The Daily Boost #663

What has that fear ever done for you?

ANGEL
First Aid Kit

I’ve been afraid all of my life
Crippled with anxiety, shame, and doubt
And sometimes, sometimes I’d like to shout
At the top of my lungs and just let it out

What has that fear ever done for me
But hold me back
Oh, what has jealousy and hate ever done for you
But remind you of what you think you lack

So give me love and give me compassion
Self-forgiveness and give me some passion
I’ll love you even if you don’t love me, ooh ooh
I’ll love you even if you can’t love me

All of this pain that I’ve kept concealed
Thought if I didn’t speak it, it wouldn’t be real
But sometimes, sometimes I feel I have to shout
At the top of my lungs and just let it out . . .

Refrain

You’ve been staring at your mirror
Trying to make the picture clearer
But, angel, can’t you see who’s in front of you . . .

(My thanks to First Aid Kit and the Swedish Radio Orchestra, via Ambroos.)

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