You say that it's alright
Why should I believe you?
When you won't look me in the eye
You say that it is fine
But I can see right through you
Outside you laugh
Inside you cry
Why can't you just believe in me?
I swear you're killing me
You see only what you believe
Why can't you just believe in me?
Then maybe you would see
That this is So Real
You're the one
Set me free
You say that it's okay
I know that's BS
Your crooked smile gave you away
You say that it is fine
But I know you're lying
Outside you smile
Inside you die
Why can't you just believe in me?
I swear you're killing me
You see only what you believe
Why can't you just believe in me?
Then maybe you would see
That this is So Real
You're the one
Set me free
Don't fake
One more smile for me
Each smile
Brings me away from reality
Don't you
Play one more game with me
Just tell me it's over
And let me be
Why can't you just believe in me?
I swear you're killing me
You see only what you believe
Why can't you just believe in me?
Then maybe you would see
That this is So Real
You're the one
Set me free
The Oakland singer's latest album imagines the power struggle between man and nature as a slow, steady tempest of dark folk. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 20, 2019