Old Photographs

from Lady by Hannah Frances

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i’m trying to be strong for you, to do everything i’ve failed to do so far
but it’s hard living my life
like i’m walking on a tight rope
if i fall, i’ve failed you

age eighteen my reflection shows an old withered soul
grew up so fast now damaged and broken hearted
lookin in the mirror at who i’ve become
a slave to the heavy weight on my soul
with miles and miles to go till satisfaction

it’s like lookin through old photographs wonderin where all the time went
nostalgic at the flood of memories of past days spent tinted with blue

you left me armless in the battlefield with big shoes to fill
i’m constantly fighting with my feet too small
aching with fear of disappointing you at all

i need you here
i feel alone in the world
all alone on my own

my back is bare without you
my heart is heavier still
the pains of the world weighin down on my old, broken soul

i need you to tell my that i’m doin alright, that you’re proud of me still
your voice i haven’t heart in so long
tell me i’m not alone
that you’ll catch me when i fall from the rope of broken expectations
to the cold, hard ground
tell me to get back up and try again
keep holding on
keep holding on
keep holding on
my love

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from Lady, released April 7, 2017
recording / production: ryan o'grady
lyrics / vocals / guitar: hannah frances

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Hannah Frances Chicago, Illinois

hannahfrancesmusic.com

Hannah Frances (b. 1997) is a vocalist, guitarist, composer, poet, and movement artist melding avant-folk, progressive rock, and jazz.

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Aug 10

Thalia Hall

Chicago, IL

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