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Tryin' To Be

from Figure Eights by Nicole Saphos Band

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lyrics

I tried
To be the one you chose
Neverminded
All those undertones

Silverlined
Every stick and stone
And I batted no eyes
When you said ‘let’s take things slow’

But I’ve got no repairs
For all of these empty stares
Makin’ a fool out of me
Tryin’ to be

The one you see, I’m not
The one you see, no I’m not
The one you see, oh then why
Do I keep tryin’ to be?
Tryin’ to be

You know I tried
And the thing I wanted most
It hypnotized
Never let me go

Stars in my eyes
I’ve gotta wonder if they show
Some flawed design
Mismatched amongst the grandiose

Cause I’ve got no repairs
For all of these empty stares
Makin’ a fool out of me
Tryin’ to be

The one you see, I’m not
The one you see, no I’m not
The one you see, oh then why
Do I keep -- tell me why
Do I keep -- tell me why
Do I keep tryin’ to be?


The one you see, I’m not
The one you see, no I’m not
The one you see, oh then why
Do I keep tryin’ to be?
Tryin’ to be

credits

from Figure Eights, released February 24, 2023
Mix - Justin Nazario
Master - Nate Wood
Photo - Jordana Rubenstein-Edberg
Design - Julia Johnson

Nicole Saphos - vocals, bass
John Lee - guitar
Ele Rubenstein - drums

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Nicole Saphos Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Operating in the Fiona Apple / Dirty Projectors sphere of the alternative music spectrum, Nicole Saphos is known for her harmonically bold and rhythmically driven original music. To date, the LA-native, Philadelphia based artist has released three critically acclaimed albums, and has performed at venerated venues such as The Kennedy Center, Smithsonian American Art Museum and Rockwood Music Hall. ... more

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