Better For Us Both

from The Ribcage & The Heart by Danielle Knibbe

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Lyrics by Danielle Knibbe
Music by Knibbe/Besse/Walsh

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I wrote a list of everything that’s been running round my mind
Filled up a page of loose leaf, front and backside
And I’d like to tell you some of them but each time I decide
It’s better for us both if I keep saying I’m alright

I counted all the ceiling tiles that hang above my bed
There’s thirty-seven if you count the half ones, which I did
And late last night there was the same amount but why not count again?
It’s better for us both if you don’t ask me how I’ve been

I rearranged the books upon my shelf at least four times
First by colour, then by author, then by genre, then by size
And we were meant to meet at eight, it’s already half past nine
It’s better for us both if I just stay in tonight

I got the nerve to find the words to say what’s in my head
I listed my neuroses and when I caught my breath
I asked for your opinion and after a pause you said
It’s better for us both if I keep quiet and pretend

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from The Ribcage & The Heart, released March 1, 2019
Danielle Knibbe – vocals, acoustic guitar
Bryn Besse – electric guitar, vocals
Connor Walsh – upright bass, vocals
Robin Claxton – drums, percussion
Chris Pruden – organ

Recorded at Marquee Studio
Mixed by Howard Bilerman
Mastered by Mojito Mastering

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