Burdens

from Best Laid Plans by End of an Empire

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On the verge of a panic attack
All the worst possibilities in my head
After months of holding strong
Resilience cracks, I can't go on
Just had to function
Hold onto hope
Be a rock for the ones I love
Until I couldn't cope

And now I'm shaking
World spinning, mind racing
Been holding this weight so long
A shell of a man, I am undone

Why do I shoulder burdens
Like I'm the only one to hold them
Caught in between, in between
Responsibility
And knowing I've got nothing left

And now I'm shaking
World spinning, mind racing
Been holding this weight so long
A shell of a man, I am undone

I don't want this, I can't hold this
Yet I cant't let go, all I know is the rescuer

And now I'm shaking
World spinning, mind racing
Been holding this weight so long
A shell of a man, I am undone

A shell of a man
I am undone

Why do I shoulder these burdens?
When they only pull me down
I need to love myself
Why do I shoulder these burdens?
I need to love myself
When they only pull me down
Yoke is easy, burden is light
But I'm holding on so tight
I need to love myself
Yoke is easy, burden is light
I need to love myself
But I'm holding on so tight

I need to love myself

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from Best Laid Plans, released September 23, 2023
Featuring Hamish Morgan of Happy Valley

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