The Riddle

by James Ösel Thorpe

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lyrics

Her heart is a riddle I'd really like to crack
she's so beautiful it's impossible to keep my heart intact
something makes me think that she might be my perfect match
but there's only one problem...
she doesn't love me back

I have known insatiable and I have known insane
but my heart never listens to what my mind's got to say
sweet liberation I don't even know your name
but you and confusion seem to be one in the same

cos your heart's a riddle that I'd really like to crack
you're so beautiful it's impossible to keep my mind intact
something makes me think that we might be a perfect match
but there's only one problem...
you don't love me back

It's fine...

the secret of beauty is that it goes away
and trying to hold on is trying to live in yesterday
I'm always here, even when I run away
I'll feel what I feel, you can say what you say

'cause love feels really nice
(don't walk away)
if you'd ever like to give it a try
(I just don't know)
please don't let me stop you
(don't walk away)
you can take your time
(I need more time)
take your time, take your time

your heart is like a riddle that I'd really like to crack
you're so beautiful it's painful, you're all that I lack
something makes me think that we might be a perfect match
but there's only one problem...
yeah there's only one problem...
yeah just one tiny problem...
you don't love me back

It's alright
It's alright
It's alright

credits

released September 13, 2016
James Thorpe: Vocals, guitars, keys, bass, beatbox, programming
Annalie Wilson: Harmony vocals and keys
Justin Peacock: Mixing
Brian Gardner: Mastering

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