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home of steve connolly music, stephen connolly SC also on youtube.com
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Imitation of Desire
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She walks the line of dreams and gold,
Trading moments for a future, bold,
Sacrificing today, chasing shadows at night,
With every heartbeat, she fights her plight.
In high heels and whispers, she carves her way,
Through a world of heartache, where hopes decay,
Lonely men in the corner, counting their scars,
Paying for solace beneath the cruel stars.
[Chorus]
In the echoes of laughter, we long to belong,
True happiness lost in a bittersweet song,
We imitate joy, seeking a spark,
Even an imitation can light up the dark.
[Verse 2]
He's just a man with a past that haunts,
Looking for comfort, the solace he wants,
Bottles and shadows, drowning a frown,
In love's empty mirror, he wears the crown.
Tears in his eyes, but a smile on his face,
Trading his sorrow for a moment's embrace,
In the dance of the night, he sings his refrain,
With every connection, he fights through the pain.
[Chorus]
In the echoes of laughter, we long to belong,
True happiness lost in a bittersweet song,
We imitate joy, seeking a spark,
Even an imitation can light up the dark.
[Bridge]
Craft as old as desire, it pulls at our seams,
Touch, listen, and see us, these fragile dreams,
We give what we can, but it's never enough,
In this world of longing, we play it so tough.
Fingers brush gently on hearts made of glass,
Reflecting the dreams of a future that'll pass,
We're all just survivors in this masquerade,
Searching for warmth in the choices we've made.
[Chorus]
In the echoes of laughter, we long to belong,
True happiness lost in a bittersweet song,
We imitate joy, seeking a spark,
Even an imitation can light up the dark.
[Outro]
So here's to the dreamers, the lonely and lost,
To the sacrifices made, no matter the cost,
In a world so uncertain, we'll dance on a rhyme,
Even an imitation is enough to buy time.
With every heartbeat, we learn to live free,
In shadows of desire, we're forever a plea,
Both the giver and taker in a timeless embrace,
In the echo of love, we find our true place.
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Lyrics Credits: steve connolly
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Song Length: 3:59
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Primary Genre: Pop-Classic
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Secondary Genre: -
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