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lyrics

Maybe, I could start to show my heart back on my sleeve
That would mean a lot to me
I think I've progressed, yet still, I'm second best
and that don't sit within my chest too well

It's safe to say that I'm in hell

With so many people giving so many chances
Maybe I could make someone proud
I know I can be difficult and loud
but it hurts when you want me silent

I love when things went fast and words were all we'd need
but now that time has passed and all I see is sweet uncertainty
Like, would she make a sound if I were not around?
Cuz' I'm falling in the forest to see if she would notice

And if what she thinks, I could know
Then maybe, I could start to show my heart back on my sleeve
That would mean a lot to me
I think I've progressed, yet still, I'm second best
and that don't sit within my chest too well

It's safe to say that I'm in hell

And with so many people giving so many chances
Maybe I could make someone proud
I know I can be difficult and loud
but it hurts when you want me silent
And with so many people, so many chances
I could make someone proud
And maybe, I'll be what they think about
when you just don't want me around

If you break away, I'll fall again
and maybe I'll be whole somewhere someday, well, if I'm still around
And if you need to leave- go do your thing
just know you mean the world to me and I wont stop you
cuz' we both know I can't

With so many failures and doomed romances
I just want to make you proud
I know I can be difficult and loud

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from A Guide to Finding Out You're Not Special, released May 4, 2021
Written by Brandon Von Vacik

Vocals recorded by Brandon Von Vacik @ The Fun Dungeon in Aurora, IL
Piano by Nedim Melkic
Guitars by Charles Macak
Bass by Ben Robinson and Charles Macak
Drums by Charles Macak
Mixed and mastered by Charles Macak @ Electrowerks Recording in Downers Grove, IL

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Brandon Von Vacik Aurora, Illinois

Over the past two decades, singer/songwriter Brandon Von Vacik has become an integral part of the Chicago music scene, thrilling audiences as a solo artist & frontman for various projects, including the popular Alt/Rock cover band Pinion. Playing legendary venues like the House Of Blues Chicago, The Wire, Beat Kitchen & more, Von Vacik is an essential figure in the circuit - and with good reason. ... more

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