Listen, Emily

by Peter McDermott

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lyrics

Verse:

She wears a cross on her neck
And she doesn’t make excuses
Despite what she says
Her dreams are always lucid
I love how she talks
As she tries to take the stage
Or how she sings
As I write on the page

Chorus:

Emily,
you were just like me
Did you think you would ever be
On the screen shooting for the top?
Can’t you see
We were meant to be
All this time; listen, Emily
I am here waiting for your shot
Your shot

Verse:

I sit staring at my jeans
While, she just yells about it
“It should have been me”
She says it even louder
So the cameras could see
You know she likes attention
They got what they need
And this is her big break

Chorus:

Can’t you see
You were just like me
Do you think you would ever leave
Me behind just to take a shot
Can’t you see
We were meant to be
All this time; listen, Emily
I am here
Holding just my heart
My heart

(Instrumental Bridge)

Hey!

Bridge:

Emily, you know I love you so
But, your big brown eyes have got a hold
And I think,
I think they’re gonna drown me
If life is one big picture show
Then I will not settle for a cameo
Tell me now will you count me in

Chorus:

Can’t you see
You were just like me
Did you think that you would ever leave
Your dreams behind waiting for a shot
Can’t you see
We were meant to be
All this time; listen, Emily
I am done waiting for your heart

credits

released May 18, 2017
Written by Peter McDermott, Matt McDermott, and Tom Bauer
Performed by Peter McDermott, Matt McDermott, and Tom Bauer
Recorded at Nada Recording Studio in Monetgomery, NY
Produced by John Naclerio and Peter McDermott

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Peter McDermott Brooklyn, New York

Peter McDermott is a Brooklyn based Alternative singer-songwriter with a love of pop, rock, and folk music

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