Standing

from Keep Walking by Emily Maguire

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lyrics

I bend like a reed, blowing in the breeze
I go with the flow, where the river wants to go
My roots are deep, my branches seek to embrace the wrestling breeze
So winds of change and godforsaken hurricanes won’t blow me over

Bring it on, bring it on and I’ll stay
Bring it on, bring it on and I’ll stay standing

Like a boxer in a ring, I’ll keep standing for another round
Held up by string, but I’m no dancing puppet that don’t feel a thing
All I know is fist throws and body blows won’t bring me down
So don’t think it’s beating me, I’ll just keep blinking as the blows sink in
And I’ll be thinking

Bring it on, bring it on and I’ll stay
Bring it on, bring it on and I’ll stay standing

My paper wings, a piece of string and pretty things that keep me sane
Unopened doors, and something more I’ve said before that calls my name
But I’m still unsure, cos I’ve had the floor pulled out before beneath my feet
But there’s safer ground, so tie me down, try to turn me upside down
And I’ll be bound to say

Bring it on, bring it on and I’ll stay
Bring it on, bring it on and I’ll stay standing

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from Keep Walking, released December 18, 2006
Words and music by Emily Maguire
Vocals/guitar/strings - Emily Maguire
Bass - Christian Dunham
Drums - Shane Nesic
Recorded at Pix Records Studio, Conondale, Australia

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Emily Maguire Obi Obi, Australia

Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer and Buddhist poet Emily Maguire has released seven albums, published four books, and toured with Don McLean, Dr Hook, Eric Bibb, Roddy Frame, Glenn Tilbrook and The Blue Nile. Originally from the UK, she is now based in the Australian bush. Open about her struggles with bipolar disorder, she is an award-winning mental health advocate. ... more

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