My sister told me she’s going to have a baby
I cried for hours, but I swear the tears were happy
I can’t believe we’ve made it here already
I guess it makes sense, we’re both pushing 30
And I hope this new life breathes new life in me
But I know that’s a lot to ask of someone who’s the size of a bean
I hope one day to be a mom myself
But right now I can’t imagine loving someone else
I want to be like the woman who raised me
But I’m so scared I’ll never find out what it means to love unconditionally
And I hope this new life breathes new life in me
And I know that’s a lot to ask for someone still the size of a bean
I’m banking on feeling something new
I have no backup plan so I hope my prayers come true
Even in the midst of your joy my selfishness precedes me
I’m thinking about what your baby can give to me
And not what I can give
‘Cause all I have is sorrow, and that’s the one thing I won’t let them borrow
I hope this new life breathes new life in me
And I know that’s a lot to ask of someone still the size of a bean
I’m banking on feeling something new
So I’m placing all my bets on you
credits
from Act II,
released February 23, 2024
Performance/Instrumentation: Electric guitar by John Paul Peters, all other instrumentation by Lana Winterhalt
Engineering: Engineered by Lana Winterhalt
Production: Produced by Lana Winterhalt
Mixing: Mixed by Lana Winterhalt and John Paul Peters at Private Ear Recording
Mastering: Mastered by John Paul Peters at Private Ear Recording
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