Soften the Blow

from External World by Helen Paradise

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When you soften the blow
And make it easier for me
When I’m feeling so low
You have an indulgent energy
What a simple pleasure
Acting out growing up next to you
Playing house
We built a home made just for us two

So nourish me
Where you go is where I will be
When I’ve been running on empty
So nourish me
Where you go is where I will be
In the esteem that you lend me

Little affections
Calling to check in
Reminds me of the state I’m in
A mirroring

I have a love I can repay
Because you won’t look the other way
I have a love I can repay
Because you won’t look the other way

I have a love I can repay
‘cause you won’t look the other way
Whenever I am doubting,
With it or without it

I have a love I can repay
‘cause you won’t look the other way
Whenever I am doubting,
With it or without it

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from External World, released October 15, 2021

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Helen Paradise Montreal, Québec

Helen Paradise is a band from Montreal, QC. Helen Paradise is Sophie Ogilvie, Markus Stahl, and Chris Steward.

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