this song was very intentionally written for my cat, Bella. 18 years of joy with her, and she was certainly one of my closest friends. Nobody heard me play more than Bella, except maybe Cristian.
In May 2020 she caught an eye infection that ended up claiming her unexpectedly. This song was my way of coping with her struggle and eventual passing, as well as going on lots of runs. I sing it to her, wherever she is now, and to my own heart, which is where her memory resides.
If any of you have seen Ally's cat, Margot, that's a good reference for Bella - she's a spitting image. her instagram handle is @stinkymothgirl for anyone curious.
lyrics
i’ll lay my sorry self to you
nobody else will do
now lay my soul to waste
just give me a moment
now lay my sorry self to dust
just like you want me to
now i let my soul to rust
just give me a moment
before you give me away
remember the last time
before you give me away
remember the last time
cause i’ll lay my sorry self to you
nobody else will do
i lay my soul to waste
just give me a moment
cause i lay my sorry self to dust
just like you want me to
now i let my soul to rust
just give me a moment
before you give me away
just give me a moment
just give me a moment
credits
from sky high,
released February 6, 2023
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