Many women all over the world stay in relationships that degrade them, abuse them, and make them question themselves. This song is about the emancipation of finally deciding to move on and leave the abuse behind.
piano and vocals by Ellen Tipper acoustic bass by Ezra Rugg
drums by Alex Owre
mixed and mastered by Paul Story
I lie awake at night, I can’t sleep
The shadows whisper on the wall
And I keep wondering what they say
Can they see how I hide each day?
Yes it’s true
I think I know what to do
I know I can’t be with you
Yes, you’re going to ask me to stay
But can’t live this way
Chorus
And I’m not going to look back this time
I’m not going to look back this time
I’m not going to get seduced by your lies
I’m not going to feel reduced in my mind
I’m not going to look back this time
I’m tired of hearing that I’m so dumb
I’m tired of hearing that you want some
There’s just a tiny little wisp of a voice
that tells me that I’ve got a choice
but that sound is so small, like it’s not there at all
I’m so accustomed to his beck and call
Oh, I’ve got to trust myself
Even if he cries for my help
Chorus
Yeah, it’s easier to stay the course I know
But everything tells me that I’ve got to go
The morning light is sparkling now
And even though I don’t know how
to work it out inside of my head
I’m going to get out of this bed
And I’m going to get dressed
and I’m going to pack my things
I’m going to make a plan
and I might even sing outloud
just to feel what it feels like to do that
And then I’m going to walk out and I know that
