Name: Masterpiece
Duration: P00H03M19S
Description: "Masterpiece" is the first single from my upcoming album, Not My Masterpiece. I wrote it in 2017 and first debuted it at a songwriter's showcase while attending Five Towns College. This song tells the story of a tumultuous relationship between a half-hearted apologist and a person who won't take "I'm sorry" for an answer anymore.

Masterpiece

by Keely Burn

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"Masterpiece" is the first single from my upcoming album, Not My Masterpiece. I wrote it in 2017 and first debuted it at a songwriter's showcase while attending Five Towns College. This song tells the story of a tumultuous relationship between a half-hearted apologist and a person who won't take "I'm sorry" for an answer anymore.

lyrics

You say it won't happen again
You say you can't be tamed
But I know the way you behave
And I'm not one to blame
You say "Please forgive me
"I just lost my head"
So eager to please when you're on your knees
You should stick to keeping promises instead
Hiding behind the traces of shame in your eyes
I know the truth, but still I ask for lies

We're playing tug of war
What are we playing for?
When you've got me holding the leash
Don't make me impose control
I'm not responsible
You're not my masterpiece
You're not my masterpiece

You're a work in progress
You're looking to improve
But if you want to be trained, don't give me the reins
'Cause I can't even make myself move
I can't be your conscience
Whispering in your ear
If you only knew how to benefit you
Your sorrow would feel more sincere
There comes a point when I won't forgive anymore
Don't be surprised when you come home to find
That I've locked the door

We're playing tug of war
What are we playing for?
When you've got me holding the leash
Don't make me impose control
I'm not responsible
You're not my masterpiece
You're not my masterpiece

Whoa, yeah yeah yeah

We're playing tug of war
What are we playing for?
When you've got me holding the leash
Don't make me impose control
I'm not responsible
You're not my masterpiece
We're playing tug of war
What are we playing for?
When you've got me holding the leash
Don't make me impose control
I'm not responsible
You're not my masterpiece
You're not my masterpiece

credits

released December 18, 2020
Keely Burn: Vocals, piano, organ, clarinet
Dustin Washington: Bass
Matt Treacy: Guitar
John Morand: Drums
Don Floyd: Trumpet
Recorded and mixed at Sound of Music Studios in Richmond, VA
Mastered by Bruce Smith
Produced by John Morand
Cover photography and art by Joe Trask

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Keely Burn Richmond, Virginia

A song-poet from outer space (or Virginia, if you want to get technical). Folk-pop with a love for vocal harmonies and ukuleles. New EP out now!

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