The Words That I Could Say

from A Bit Of Blue by Emily Maguire

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All I need is a little time
A bit of space to make up my mind
Married all these years and every day
I wonder why but I’ve got kids to raise
And it’s always been this way
But I don’t know if I can stay

So I’ve been trying to find the words that I could say
Without him flying into yet another rage
But every word I say, he’ll twist his way
And I know I’ll stay this time
I’ll change my mind

Yet another day turns to night
We lie in bed, and he holds me tight
But I’m about a million miles away
And while he sleeps, I am wide-awake
Afraid to think it through
Cos I know what I should do

And I’ve been trying to find the words that I could say
To make him understand I can’t go on this way
But every word I say, he’ll twist his way
And I know he’ll think it’s fine
I’ll change my mind

But I still love him in some way
And we’ve got our kids and there’s bills to pay
Our lives so totally entwined
Like the roots of an ancient vine
How could I cut it down
I don’t know if I can

But I’ve been trying to find the words that I could say
To make him understand, to make him change his ways
But every word I say, he’ll twist his way
And I know I’ll stay this time
I’ll change my mind

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from A Bit Of Blue, released February 24, 2017
Written by Emily Maguire
Produced by Nigel Butler

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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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