callouses

from quiet moments by hannah bates

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lyrics

why can't i hold on to something beautiful
there must be something wrong with my hands
slipping through my fingers like you're made of sand
knuckles have turned whiteno, i don't understand

i've got all these callouses
from holding on too tight
things get ripped away from me
in the middle of the night
if you make a promise
i'll hold you to it lightly
if you do me wrong
i'll be alright

sorry if i choke you with my promises
or if i suffocate you with my love
i know i probably overstayed my welcome
i know by now you've probably had enough

i've got all these callouses
from holding on too tight
things get ripped away from me
in the middle of the night
if you make a promise
i'll hold you to it lightly
if you do me wrong
i'll be alright

they say if you love them let them go
if they don't come back that's how you'll know
i've never been too good at goodbyes
it's hard to loosen up my grip sometimes

i've got all these callouses
from holding on too tight
things get ripped away from me
in the middle of the night
if you make a promise
i'll hold you to it lightly
if you do me wrong
i'll be alright

if you do me wrong
i'll be alright (x2)

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from quiet moments, released March 5, 2021

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Boston-based singer-songwriter.

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