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Resilient

from fox sparrow by Alicia Penney

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lyrics

My kid is supposed to grow up
Knowing her cousins, her uncles and aunts
Making memories and keeping traditions alive
At the family reunions, just like her dad

My kid is supposed to grow up
Learning to share toys and how to build forts
Roughhousing and roaming around with her friends
Not these infrequent playdates with stressed out adults

She is beautiful, oh she's perfect
She's so funny and so energetic
And I know they say kids are resilient
But I don't want to test the limits
The world is scary enough as it is

My kid is supposed to grow up
Free to spend time with the people she loves
Without second guessing to calculate risks
Of them causing her harm, or her making them sick

She is beautiful, oh she's perfect
She's so funny and so energetic
And I know they say kids are resilient
But I don't want to test the limits
It's not supposed to be like this

Enough, it's enough, we are humbled, we suck
We get it, we wrecked it, we caused these effects
Love of money unchecked is what did this
We roadblocked our route to perceiving the truth
The loudest prevail even if they are fools

Maybe I'm overreacting
Maybe this is catastrophic thinking
I know it's cliché to say that I'd be okay
If it was only my burden, but it is what it is

She's magnificent, oh she's perfect
She's so smart, and strong, and sweet, and she loves learning
And I know they say kids are resilient
But it's not fair that she has to test it
My job is to keep her protected

My kid is supposed to grow up
Safe and surrounded by people she loves

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from fox sparrow, released August 27, 2022
Alicia Penney - vocals, guitar, bass
Sean MacGillivray - drums
Jamie Foulds - keys, percussion

Written by Alicia Penney

Recorded by Jamie Foulds at Soundpark Studios 2022

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Alicia Penney Nova Scotia

After years of focusing on other musical projects, returning to school, and starting a family, Cape Breton indie-scene veteran, Alicia Penney, is ready to share the songs from her journey into adulthood. “Fox Sparrow” features themes of love and family, showcasing Alicia’s characteristically powerful vocals, rich harmonies and heartfelt lyrics. ... more

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