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Be yourself

from Self Assembly by Jim Pearson

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Keeping up appearances is just a waste of time
A waste of his, a waste of hers, a waste of yours and mine
Disposable acquaintances, abbreviated sentences
Nothing seems to matter when the world is in decline

A little bit of what I need, a lot of what I don’t
I can’t resist temptation when it’s got me by the throat
Statistical analysis, there’s only one way out of this
The water’s getting deeper and I forgot to build a boat
Darling put your hand in mine forever be my valentine
As long as we’re together we can keep ourselves afloat

Be yourself, be yourself, you’re not like anybody else
You’re a perfect individual, a blessing and a miracle

Be yourself, be yourself, don’t be afraid to ask for help
I’ll be there when you need me, even if you cannot see me

Don’t think you can’t when you know you can

Sitting with my back against wall facing the sun
Wondering how I got here and where I’m going when I’m gone
It’s time to call a favour in, we all end up wher we begin
Another battle’s over in a war that can’t be won
Darling put your hand in mine, forever be my valentine
It’s hard to leave a party when you’re having so much fun

©2011 Jim Pearson

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from Self Assembly, released May 1, 2011
Janet Murphy arranged backing vocals and sings
Ryan Murphy arranged backing vocals and sings

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Jim Pearson UK

"You never can be sure what kind of project Jim will come up with next, but you can always be sure it's gonna be pretty darn good." Tom Robinson BBC 6 Music.

Jim's songs range from the whimsical to some of the most bitter and somber themes, yet always with a paradoxical childlike spirit that meets them head-on – wide-eyed and full of hopeful energy.
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