Mother, Tell Me

by Ellisha Green

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I'm struggling keeping the dust off the shelves
And I suffocate, the wallpaper's peeling
Consistently feeling it all decay around me
I bulldoze the lot and start from scratch

I'm ugly in the prettiest way
Told him it's hard to stay
When I'm still learning to love myself
Visitors are welcome there
But warn them to be aware
I may have started to lose myself

Mother tell me, is it worth it
Don't look at me disappointed
I have tried my hardest
No attention 'til I undress
Mother tell me, is it worth it
Don't look at me disappointed
I have tried my hardest
Losing all of my interest

I'm back in this place I wasn't meant to be in before
Don't think that I can survive another day more
I swear to you, acting as if I made this decision lightheartedly

I'm ugly in the prettiest way
Told him it's hard to stay
When I'm still learning to love myself
Visitors are welcome there
But warn them to be aware
I may have started to lose myself

Mother tell me, is it worth it
Don't look at me disappointed
I have tried my hardest
No attention 'til I undress
Mother tell me, is it worth it
Don't look at me disappointed
I have tried my hardest
Losing all of my interest

Who could ever love the sound
Of screeching words and pitchy vowels
Could I measure up to a greater speaker
Please help me seek her

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released March 22, 2019
Written by Ellisha Green
Produced by James Delin at Load Street Studios

Ellisha Green - Guitar, Vocals, Piano
Dan Matthew - Drums
James Delin - Bass
Stephen William - Trumpet

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Ellisha Green Kidderminster, UK

West Midlands based singer/songwriter Ellisha Green combines heartfelt lyrics with delicate accompaniment to create a fusion of pop, folk and jazz. She has been featured regularly on BBC Introducing and Brum Radio. She was awarded Wyre Forest Young Musician of the Year in 2016 along with Best Composition and Best Singer as part of Bewdley Youth Festival. ... more

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