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lyrics
Some days we share crying fits over your period being late
On other days I look like a murderer walking into the cleaners holding your free-bleeding stained sheets
You might find that you like having sex with your friends
Or you might find that the face of God is terrifying
But we can map out each other’s naked bodies in our minds
Memorize all the freckles, memorize all the lines
No one can hold up a candle to your everlasting flame
They’d just get blown away
We can run away in our own hometown
We can cover our tracks they won’t think to look for us here
We can sleep in the back of my car
We’ll keep each other warm while they drop bombs
How am I supposed to not fall for you?
Your gentle touch
Your warm embrace
The way you speak my name in space
I spell your name
You touch my heart
How am I supposed to not fall for you?
Chicago’s NIIKA has made a record rich in nuance, drawing on soul, pop, jazz, and even folk to craft stunningly intricate songs. Bandcamp New & Notable May 16, 2020