[verse 1, slower pace, start vocal only and build in full band as it goes]
The shiny things
Ones I want just for me
Simply to bring joy
Out of reach too high
[bridge, discordant, mixed vocals, faster than verse. Build in volume]
Can’t reach, arms too short
It stays away, a glimmer
Don’t ask, never ask
Fear stifles, keeps lips closed
Keep it closed cause when it’s open
[chorus, bigger volume, louder and faster than bridge, slows as the words “tighter” repeat]
People come see beneath
Lonely, wanting, despair before they look
Beneath is shame, uncertainty swirling
Tighter
Tighter
Tighter
[after second repeat, go to ending]
[verse 2, pace same as verse 1, softer drums with simple guitar support]
Words come too fast
How do I choose?
Respond, respond, pick ‘em quick
Which words stop them?
Always wrong
[go to chorus]
[verse 3]
Judgement on what’s inside
Not good enough never enough
Close it back up, don’t ask
Nobody can see it, so quiet
[go to bridge then chorus]
[ending, starts at verse pace then slows and music drops steadily until “I’m fine” is vocal only]
Stay contained go without don’t ask
Bury the want, stay quiet
No words
Safer hidden it’s fine
I’m fine