Fierce Independence
Liner Notes
I have a surgery coming up and it has me thinking a lot about how I arrange my life. I'm married and we support each other as much as two people can, we juggle everything and make it all work and I'm super thankful I have this life teammate. HOWEVER, making friends as a millenial is a completely different story and seems impossible sometimes. Like, super easy to make friends who you can have small talk with, and super hard to make "support system" friends that are so close they would come over and check on you post-surgery, help get your kids fed and dressed, and generally just make sure you're not laying in bed starving or something. When everyone is healthy and able, life is easily manageable but if an adult in this household is down, it feels so devastating - someone is juggling an unmanageable amount of work and the other feels helpless. Anyway, I'll stop oversharing now. dont think, just export.
Lyrics
Asking for help Can feel like asking someone To rearrange their whole life temporarily for you
It’s uncomfortable And scary to wonder If they say no then What else will I do
Fierce independence Trusting no one People say you’re brave and strong But you feel cold hearted and alone Fierce independence Can’t rely on anyone Learned this lesson Over and over and over again So you plan a life with barely anyone in it
I have lots of friends People know my name They called me a social butterfly When I was a kid
But I look better from far away So I keep a good distance Smile for the cameras And pretend that its all perfect
Fierce independence trusting no one fully People say I’m brave and strong But I feel nervous and alone Fierce independence Can’t rely on anyone Taught myself this lesson Over and over and over again Fierce independence Because who needs community Some people might say everyone does But I’ll lie and say not me
Comments
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Wow. Great song Katie. Very moving too. Got me in the feels! 😂 Also, kudos on the lyric choices, not over rhyming adds to the depth of it.
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What a powerful song. I spent too many years being "fiercely independent" and struggling to ask for help. The line "Smile for the cameras/And pretend that its all perfect" really hit me, too. Musically, this is simple, but not simplistic, and it works beautifully with the lyrics. Great job!
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Your lyrics are so powerful, and even if you hadn't shared the story, it resonates as being very real. Wonderful song.
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“I’ll lie, and say not me”! Wow, such a simple yet powerful line! Such a gift to be able to say SO MUCH with so little! VERY few people can do that and you JUST DID! This song is moving and IMPOSSIBLE not to listen to! The earmark of a great one! So simple yet so powerful and honest all at the same time! Thank you for sharing!
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Relate to this too well. Thank you for putting this out there. Lovely soaring vocals as well! You do well with some sad, introspective lyrics! Be very proud of this piece, you earned it.
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This is beautiful!! I love the chill electric keys & your vocals, & the lyrics are super real. Nice work
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Very relatable. As it so is with me, took me years to ask for assistance, and maybe too late. It’s hard to make old friends when you are older.