When I'm Acting

from I've Never Been More Aware EP by Keely Burn

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lyrics

You question me, but I don’t have all the answers
I know what I want, but I’m scared to take my chances
My natural behavior
Will never win me favor
So I’ll make up the words I want to hear
I write all my own songs, but I never know who’ll listen
I can sing a high C, but I can’t speak above a whisper
To win the crowd’s attention
Is never my attention
And now my point of view is very clear:
I know you’ll like me better when I’m acting
And once you get to know me, you’ll agree
You’ll find me more attractive
When I am less reactive
You’ll like me more when I’m not me
I prefer myself to everyone I know
But I’m not speaking from my ego
Deep down I’m such a bore
Socializing is a chore
Still searching for the words you want to hear
I know you’ll like me better when I’m acting
I’ll prove my point to you, just wait and see
You’ll find me more attractive
When I am less reactive
You’ll like me more when I’m not me
Please know I don’t intend to deceive
So easy to pretend and make believe
I know you’ll like me better when I’m acting (when I’m acting)
And once you get to know me, you’ll agree (ooh, you’ll agree)
You’ll find me more attractive
When I am less reactive
You’ll like me more when I’m not me
I know you’ll like me better when I’m acting
But maybe I’m no different from you
You think you’re more attractive
When you are interactive
And now I know you’re acting too

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from I've Never Been More Aware EP, released February 1, 2019
Lyrics and music by Keely Burn
Vocals, piano, bass, organ, shaker: Keely Burn
Drums: Matthew Einslider

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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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