the things you could do, you won't but you might the potential you'll be, that you'll never see the promises you'll only make

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Song of the day- Between the bars

Today's cover introduces you to what is my never ending love for Elliott Smith. I could write books on his guitar playing, lyrical talent, and tormented soul. And I know when I come across a good cover when it makes me notice things about a song I never had in the original. Besides being able to pull off indoor sunglasses (I shall fulfill this dream one day), there's something about Emily Haines voice that enhances Smith's words. Besides that this song reminds me why I like going drinking with people, minus the crazy hijinks, dancing, drag queens, chair bowling, and obvious downsides that can occur...people open up more. And yeah it's sad that we need alcohol to do so and I've had countless heart to hearts without it but my most favorite thing in life is knowing people, the good, the bad, the funny, the ugly, the sad, the frustrated, the beautiful, the whole person. I love how we are all so complex that we might never fully know each other and I find it kind of sad. And sadder when you see so much amazingness in people that they can't see in themselves. If I had a superpower I'd want it to be that, to take away whatever stops people from believing in themselves, that stops them from seeing every little amazing detail God put inside them specifically to make the world a better place. Cuz you do. Even if you don't don't believe it, I do. Cuz I've experienced it first hand.



drink up, baby, stay up all night
the things you could do, you won't but you might
the potential you'll be, that you'll never see
the promises you'll only make

drink up with me now and forget all about the pressure of days
do what I say and I'll make you okay and drive them away
the images stuck in your head

people you've been before that you don't want around anymore
that push and shove and won't bend to your will
I'll keep them still

drink up, baby, look at the stars
I'll kiss you again between the bars where I'm seeing you
there with your hands in the air, waiting to finally be caught

drink up one more time and I'll make you mine
keep you apart deep in my heart separate from the rest
where I like you the best and keep the things you forgot

the people you've been before that you don't want around anymore
that push and shove and won't bend to your will
I'll keep them still