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Smokey Mirror

by Veronica Cruz

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1.
Note to Self 03:40
I sat down and cried Trying to figure out my use of time I ran away From problems I'm too scared to face But darling, don't leave me behind It's all on you, you're all you got this time Say you'll never let me down Say it so loud they can hear it two houses down And I'll try to be everything you want me to be Behind the smoke and lights it's what I see I've always been a sheep in the crow Felt compelled not to stand out But darling, it's all in your head The mask you wear, now you can shed Say you'll never let me down Say it so loud they can hear it two houses down And I'll try to be everything you want me to be Behind the smoke and lights it's what I see So walk on home now, it's over Take your bow Pick up your bags It's a long walk home
2.
Where you going baby I've been questioning your ways Think you've got it figured Tell me why you make the same mistakes Why you make the same mistakes By the time I've seen the light I'm coming home, alone at night Why does it seem so misplaced The roads are clear but my heart, it aches Where you going baby I've been questioning your ways Think you've got it figured Tell me why you make the same mistakes Why you make the same mistakes Traveling far, I've walked the path of men before From women's hands I have been so damn afraid Of losing grip of what is made Where you going baby I've been questioning your ways Think you've got it figured Tell me why you make the same mistakes Why you make the same mistakes Papa he told me "don't call me no more, I won't be here with you when you hit the floor" I'm trying to figure this thing we call life I've fallen and tripped and I've put up a fight (Ari Lennox - I Been) Said I been smoking purple haze oo Oh to forget about you Said I been smoking purple haze oo Oh to forget about you Make the same mistakes Why you make the same mistakes Make the same mistakes Why you make the same mistakes
3.
Cried, cried myself to the moon Told her secrets I've never told you And she laughed, laughed at all my jokes The ones you said were getting old So I cried, cried myself to the moon Gave her all I once gave to you And whether you choose to see me My heart will ache for your company So now, I wish you peace And days of joy with new company And when I choose to cry I've got the moon and I've got the sky
4.
Don't call me baby I won't come back You think that maybe I'll cut you some slack I'm not that kind to change my mind So don't call me baby, I'm not your baby Don't call me honey Cause I'm not that sweet When you come running That's when I'll leave You think that I'll be your perfect doll Well boy, I'm sorry I'm not that at all Don't call me sweetheart My heart is mine Been down this road It's not so kind Your expectations just won't be met I've got so many things left unsaid Don't call me baby I won't come back You think that maybe I'll cut you some slack I'm not that kind to change my mind I'm not your baby
5.
Unaware 03:36
Told myself I wouldn't do this again Told myself I wouldn't try Told myself I wouldn't listen Told myself I wouldn't lie Look where it got me down this road That I've been down before Then it hit me, water so cold You were there, unaware Like we did this all before Did this all before Did this all before Did this all before Told myself I wouldn't cry anymore Helps me sleep at night Then I go back seems like nothing's changed Same old problems, same old fights Look where it got me down this road That I've been down before Then it hit me, water so cold You were there, unaware Like we did this all before Did this all before Did this all before Did this all before Look where it got me down this road That I've been down before Then it hit me, water so cold You were there, unaware Like we did this all before Did this all before Did this all before Did this all before
6.
Mista Moon 03:24
You're not that kind of guy Who speaks his mind But that's ok with me You seem so unafraid to be yourself No matter what I say And I love you (I love you) mista moon (Mista moon) For all you choose to be And I'll be there by your side Whenever you might need me I'm not that kind of girl Who trusts herself With all that love can give I know I've hurt you bad And dimmed your light Though you can still forgive And I love you (I love you) mista moon (Mista moon) For all you give to me It seems that sometimes I forget Your love and sincerity And I love you (I love you) mista moon (Mista moon) You're not that far away And you'll be there by my side Whenever I call your name You are that kind of guy Who won't give up When times have been so blue If love can hurt this bad then I'm just glad My days are spent with you
7.
Listen 04:08
Walk with me and try to be all that I see Take my hand and don't look back The world is your's to play And whether it's blue or black Honey, I've got your back Listen to what I speak The lesson's in what you seek Leave it all behind Look around you'll find You've been trying to run away But I'll always be here to stay All you've done is not in vain I know the path is filled with pain Suns have set and moons have passed You know the pain will never last And whether it's blue or black Honey, I've got your back Listen to what I speak The lesson's in what you seek Leave it all behind Look around you'll find You've been trying to run away But I'll always be here to stay Listen now Listen now I'll be the one And whether it's blue or black Honey, I've got your back Listen to what I speak The lesson's in what you seek Leave it all behind Look around you'll find You've been trying to run away But I'll always be here to stay

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released May 11, 2020

Lyrics, Vocals, & Music: Veronica Cruz
Music & Mixing: Jordan Hardy
Drums: RJ Aguon
Saxophone: Simon Tan
Trombone: Jeremy Bevacqua
Bass: RJ Barcinas
Keys: Zack Quinata
Song Credit: I Been - Ari Lennox

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From an island in The Marianas, Veronica Cruz writes and composes music along side Jordan Hardy of Yona. Her 2020 album “Smokey Mirror” is a message that we are all reflections of one another - that loneliness, self-doubt, and love are experiences we all share. May you find peace and calmness while listening and throughout the dance of life. ... more

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