Before You

from Dive Bar by Annie Kemble

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I have transformed into something I’m not
You say I used to smile more, I guess I forgot
I must confess I haven’t been here for years
Losing myself is my greatest fear

You have become someone I can’t let go
The fear in my chest and your puff of smoke
Sacrificed myself to make you feel at home
But all you did was make me feel more alone

I can’t live like this anymore x2

Wish I could say it was all your fault
You made the trap but I’m the one who got caught
Even in the end I was too damn nice
I let you off with all your lies
But I know someday you’ll pay the price

I can’t live like this anymore x2

If you can’t let me go
At least just let me slip
Out of my skin you hold
So tightyly in your grip

I miss who I was before
Before you

If I’d have known back then
The pain that I know now
I would have never let
All of my walls come down

I miss who I was before
Before you

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from Dive Bar, released October 13, 2022
Written & Performed by Annie Kemble, bass by Jay Foote, guitar by Erik Jarvis, keys by Erik Jarvis, background vocals by Bryan Vanderpool.

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Annie Kemble Des Moines, Iowa

Annie Kemble is a multi talented musician who creates irresistible music with a unique jazz sound. She is trained on voice, piano, drums, and arranging. Annie uses her training along with her exceptional songwriting to tell stories and evoke feelings as universal as they are specific. ... more

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