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Lauv is Ari Leff

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Didn't wanna be a ghost
But you pushed me over and over
Never thought I’d have a vice 
Other than you, over and over

Left you in the sky with the fire below
Thought I had it right but I’m still

Lost in the light
and I don’t know what night it is
You’re somewhere else I’m drinking not to guess
Blurry bodies but you're on my mind
We let it go now I'm full of rum and regret
I go out just so I can reforget

I never thought a sunrise
Could burn more than a midnight without you
Already paying for tonight
Head spins like carousel, over and over

Two more footsteps on the wood floor
But it ain’t you
I’m faded so I bring someone home
Over and over, I do this and I’m still

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Written by Ari Leff & Michael Matosic
Produced by Ari Leff
Artwork by Brian Ecklund
Photo by Morgan Russell

I met you when I was 18.

Reforget

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The Sting That Inks — Afrofuturist Suite
Summary: This multi-movement lyric explores the idea of pain as a sacred transmitter—where each “sting” becomes a form of ink that writes ancestral truth, memory, and identity across time. The speaker doesn’t arrive in the world passively—they dock in ache, carrying encoded rhythms and scars that speak louder than curated healing. Through poetic movements, the piece reclaims writing as ritual, scars as archives, and sound as lineage. It’s a transmission from a cosmic, diasporic consciousness that refuses erasure.

The Sting That Inks #Afrofuturist

The lyrics evoke a deep sense of introspection and emotional vulnerability. The theme of grappling with one's past, be it depression, anxiety or pain, and seeking solace in solitude is palpable throughout the lines. The song portrays a complex interplay between inner turmoil and the need for refuge, creating a poignant narrative that will hopefully resonate with many listeners. The raw honesty and emotional depth in the lyrics invite contemplation on the universal human experience of confronting and coming to terms with personal history. This introspective journey, as depicted in the lyrics, showcases the the songs ability to convey profound emotions with a sense of authenticity and sensitivity. The poetic quality of the words adds a layer of artistry that enhances the overall impact of the message being conveyed. Overall, the lyrics offer a compelling exploration of the complexities of memory, darkness, and the quest for inner peace.

Hide Me (Final Mastered Version)

"Substitute is about realizing you're someone's option while they are your priority. You know what you feel is real but they refuse to leave their comfort zone and commit to you. In other words, just break up with your bf already." - FRND

Lyrics:

Am I some sort of distraction babe
Fulfilling the need for attention you crave
Is it enough to entertain you?

You talk to me more than you talk to him
If it was me it would get under my skin 
But you write me off so no one can blame you 

I'm done
Hanging on the words you say
Cuz I don't want to get in the way
You swear you're in love but
He don't understand you like I do
I wanna be more than this
But he's a drug you can't quit
And Im just the glue that keeps you from falling apart
The substitute for the hole in your heart

Am I right, now?
Am I right, now?
You know I'm right, now

Now that my patience is wearing so thin
I'll stop this before it can ever begin
I don't like your games but you make me play them
Is this temporary or is this for real
It's hard to believe that you feel complete when he's the polar opposite of me now I'm done now 

I'm done
Hanging on the words you say
Cuz I don't want to get in the way
You swear you're in love but
He don't understand you like I do
I wanna be more than this
But he's a drug you can't quit
And Im just the glue that keeps you from falling apart
The substitute for the hole in your heart

Am I right, now?
Am I right, now?
You know I'm right, now

The way you feel must be so sweet 
The satisfaction you get talking to me
When are u gonna stop it

I'm done
Hanging on the words you say
Cuz I don't want to get in the way
You swear you're in love but
He don't understand you like I do
I wanna be more than this
But he's a drug you can't quit
And Im just the glue that keeps you from falling apart
The substitute for the hole in your heart

Am I right, now?
Am I right, now?
You know I'm right, now

Substitute

Play

Chelsea Cutler - Water On The Bridge

lyrics:
winter came and went but my love don't seem to go no
you said we could be friends but that's not enough to hold no

you call and you ask me how i am and i don't think i can take it
and then we talk and i wait til you hang up
and you wonder why i'm breaking

there's so much water on the bridge 
you're telling me that you'd rather we just sink than swim
there's too much water on the bridge
you're telling me that you don't think you can live with it

so i change my point of view
cause i want to be with you

winter came and went but the cold lasted for so long
and i wanna kiss your neck but i'm biting on my own tongue 

you call and you say that something's wrong
suddenly you're coming over
and i know that you just came here to talk 
but i'm losing my composure 

there's so much water on the bridge 
you're telling me that you'd rather we just sink than swim
there's too much water on the bridge
you're telling me that you don't think you can live with it

you call and you say that something's wrong
suddenly you're coming over
and i know that you just came here to talk 
but you're fucking with my closure

there's so much water on the bridge 
you're telling me that you'd rather we just sink than swim
there's too much water on the bridge
you're telling me that you don't think you can live with it

so i change my point of view
cause i want to be with you

Water On The Bridge

Sleeping Next To You

The Mathematics of Nature

Winter/Fall

Stay

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Winter/Fall

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