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I can’t be just your friend; it’s gotta be all or nothing for me
Or else this pain won’t end; it can’t be somewhere in between
And I try to let go of you, I try to move on; try to live without you, I try to stay strong
But it feels wrong; I’m gone
I hate myself for loving you the way I do; it hurts like hell not having you like I used to
And I swore I’d be okay, but I hate myself for loving you this way
Oh and you’re with her now; I guess we have to be nothing at all
‘Cause I tried sticking around, but you can kill me with a look so small
And I try to let go of you, I try to move on; try to live without you, I try to stay strong
But it feels wrong; I’m gone
I hate myself for loving you the way I do; it hurts like hell not having you like I used to
And I swore I’d be okay, but I hate myself for loving you this way
And maybe someday I’ll get over you; and maybe someday you’ll want me back again
And maybe someday it’ll be your turn to say
"I hate myself for loving you the way I do; it hurts like hell not having you like I used to
And I swore I’d be okay, but I hate myself for loving you this way"
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Break My Broken Heart
04:35
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It’s strange to hear your voice saying my name, calling me baby, saying you’ve changed
I know you too well to think that you mean it
When you say it’s over with her, I just don’t believe it
Baby did you have too much to drink? ‘Cause I know you know better than to think
That you could
Break my broken heart again, when I know it’s the same old start with the same old end
And you’ve got a girl at home, and somehow she loves you so
I’m not gonna fall apart ‘cause you can’t break my broken heart
I know you think you love me right now; but you’re just in a fight; she’ll come around
You know it’s not right, holding me like this when she’s sitting at home
And you’re leaning in for a kiss
Baby did you have too much to drink? ‘Cause I know you know better than to think
That you could
Break my broken heart again, when I know it’s the same old start with the same old end
And you’ve got a girl at home, and somehow she loves you so
I’m not gonna fall apart ‘cause you can’t break my broken heart
Tell me does she know you’ve been sneaking around; calling me up?
She should know what’s going down
I want you to know this time it’s the end; I’m so over it
I won’t let you in again, so you can
Break my broken heart again, when I know it’s the same old start with the same old end
And you’ve got a girl at home, and somehow she loves you so
I’m not gonna fall apart ‘cause you can’t break my broken heart
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Can't Hold Back
03:11
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I wanna walk in the sun; I’m wild, I’m free, I’m born to run
You can’t tie me down, I’m gettin’ out of this goodbye town
Footloose and fancy free, got my whole life ahead of me
There’s a fire burnin’ inside, a reckless soul that I can’t hide
My heart’s ready to sing ‘cause you can’t hold back a wild thing
Don’t bother tryin’ to win me over, don’t think we’re gonna get any closer
I’m tellin’ you from the start, I’m only gonna break your heart
Footloose and fancy free, got my whole life ahead of me
There’s a fire burnin’ inside, a reckless soul that I can’t hide
My heart’s ready to sing ‘cause you can’t hold back a wild thing
You can’t hold on to a wild thing, you can’t no no
You can’t change the song they sing, you can’t no no
You can’t hold on to a wild thing, you can’t no no
You can’t change the song they sing, you can’t no no
You can’t hold on to a wild thing, you can’t no no
You can’t change the song they sing, you can’t no no
Footloose and fancy free, got my whole life ahead of me
There’s a fire burnin’ inside, a reckless soul that I can’t hide
My heart’s ready to sing ‘cause you can’t hold back a wild thing
Footloose and fancy free, got my whole life ahead of me
There’s a fire burnin’ inside, a reckless soul that I can’t hide
My heart’s ready to sing ‘cause you can’t hold back a wild thing
No you can’t hold back
You can’t hold back a wild thing— no, no
Do do do do
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Never Again
02:58
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I knew you’d miss me when you called it off
‘Cause life without me ain’t quite what you thought
But that girl of yours, you know she adores you
And now you’re moving closer to me and smiling like you do
Never again, oh never again; every time I get you out, you creep right back in
It’s what you’ve done from the start; get bored and play games with my heart
And I let you do it; I let you win, just to say never again, again
I’m saying you’re drunk and you’re saying you’ve changed
I can’t do this again; it’ll just end the same
You’ll change your mind; you’ll go back to her
Each and every time it hurts even worse
Never again, oh never again; every time I get you out, you creep right back in
It’s what you’ve done from the start; get bored and play games with my heart
And I let you do it; I let you win, just to say never again, again
One day I’ll find my strength; look you in the eyes; keep you at arms’ length
Tell you it’s over; don’t come around; all you’ve done is drag me down
Never again, oh never again; every time I get you out, you creep right back in
It’s what you’ve done from the start; get bored and play games with my heart
And I let you do it; I let you win, just to say never again, again
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I'm On My Way
03:31
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I’m walking down the street with the sun shining on my face
This concrete jungle welcomes me with its warm embrace
And every thought I’ve ever had about you disappeared
When I looked around me and I saw I was here
I’m on my way to finding who I am; make no mistake I’ve got a real good plan
All I need is a city that can take my mind off the stupid little boy that I left behind
And I know he’s gonna regret the day he left, ‘cause now I’m on my way
It took some time to realize you would only hold me back
You wanted me to settle down, but I want so much more than that
And all the tricks and games you played, well they won’t work on me now
I’ve got too much time and too much life, and I won’t settle down
I’m on my way to finding who I am; make no mistake I’ve got a real good plan
All I need is a city that can take my mind off the stupid little boy that I left behind
And I know he’s gonna regret the day he left, ‘cause now I’m on my way
I never knew there was so much out there for me to see
I never knew all I had to do was just get free
I’m on my way to finding who I am; make no mistake I’ve got a real good plan
All I need is a city that can take my mind off the stupid little boy that I left behind
And a little bit of sun and a beautiful day to remind me that it’s gonna be okay
And there’s a world out there and it’s all mine, and I’m telling myself I’m gonna be fine
And I know he’s gonna regret the day he left, ‘cause now I’m on my way
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Found
03:42
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I saw her in the corner with her tear-stained eyes
Mumblin’ the words to some old lullaby
She said, “he used to sing this to me”
I asked her what had happened and she told me it all
A little story ‘bout a boy who broke down her walls
She said, “I can’t believe I couldn’t see”
He just up and walked right out the door, I don’t know who I am anymore
Know what? So what? You can do better without him
I know it sucks, but there’s no sense cryin’ about him
Just cross that bridge, get over it, and burn it down down down
You’re a diamond in the rough and you deserve to be found
So I got her up dancin’ and before too long
She was throwin’ up her hands, gettin’ lost in the song
She said, “I’ve never felt more alive”
But then the song changed and we were back to the start
And it was up to me to fix her broken heart
She said, “I don’t think that I’ll survive”
He just up and walked right out the door, I don’t know who I am anymore
Know what? So what? You can do better without him
I know it sucks, but there’s no sense cryin’ about him
Just cross that bridge, get over it, and burn it down down down
You’re a diamond in the rough and you deserve to be found
He left without a single word, ran off into the arms of another girl
And I’m here to help you see the truth, that she’ll never be as good as you
Know what? So what? You can do better without him
I know it sucks, but there’s no sense cryin’ about him
Just cross that bridge, get over it, and burn it down down down
You’re a diamond in the rough and you deserve to be found
Know what? So what? You can do better without him
I know it sucks, but there’s no sense cryin’ about him
Just cross that bridge, get over it, and burn it down down down
You’re a diamond in the rough and you deserve to be found
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That Much
03:53
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The weather’s cool now, fall’s in the air; it sure feels different without you there
Part of me wants to call you up, but I just don’t miss you that much
If things were different I’d still be yours; but I don’t want it to be like before
Part of me wants to pick us back up, but I just don’t miss you that much
I’m not gonna lie, I still miss you sometimes; but darling, missin’ you just ain’t enough
I don’t wanna go back to being us; baby I don’t miss you that much
Baby, I don’t miss you that much
You and I had something true; I don’t know how to let go of you
Even though I’m alone, I won’t call you up ‘cause I just don’t miss you that much
I’m not gonna lie, I still miss you sometimes; but darling, missin’ you just ain’t enough
I don’t wanna go back to being us; baby I don’t miss you that much
Baby, I don’t miss you that much
I don’t miss you enough to want you back; I don’t miss you enough to tell you that
I still care, I still don’t want to; I don’t miss you enough to still love you
If you ever think I’ll wanna pick us back up; honey, I just don’t miss you that much
I’m not gonna lie, I still miss you sometimes; but darling, missin’ you just ain’t enough
I don’t wanna go back to being us; baby I don’t miss you that much
Baby, I don’t miss you that much
Baby I don’t miss you that much; baby I don’t miss you that much
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Just a Memory
04:16
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I wanna skip to the day when I don’t have to see his face
I wanna skip to when he’s gonna be nothin’ more than just a memory to me
To me
I’m gonna leave on a jet plane, I’m gonna make you remember my name
And I won’t settle down, I’m gonna run this town
I’m gonna get on with my life and I won’t lie awake at night
Wishin’ you were next to me, you’ll be just a memory
Just a memory
I’m sick of the pain, sick of standing in the rain
I wanna skip to when I’m finally free and he’s nothin’ but a memory to me
To me
I’m gonna leave on a jet plane, I’m gonna make you remember my name
And I won’t settle down, I’m gonna run this town
I’m gonna get on with my life and I won’t lie awake at night
Wishin’ you were next to me, you’ll be just a memory
Just a memory
I’m gonna leave on a jet plane, I’m gonna make you remember my name
And I won’t settle down, I’m gonna run this town
I’m gonna get on with my life and I won’t lie awake at night
Wishin’ you were next to me, you’ll be just a memory
Just a memory
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You're Not Alone
04:22
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Teardrops, falling from your eyes; worn out from the goodbyes; tangled up in all the lies
You’ve tried to be strong; held your head up as you sang your song
But alone in the dark, you can’t hold on; you can’t pretend anymore; it’s all so wrong
When you think you’re all alone; when you think nobody cares
When you think you’ve got no one, turn around; I’ll be right there
When this battle you’re fighting feels like it can’t be won
Honey, I want you to know you’re not alone
Darling, I’ve been there too; and there’s nothing I wouldn’t do
To help you try and get through; and I wish I could, but you’re the only one who can save you
When you think you’re all alone; when you think nobody cares
When you think you’ve got no one, turn around; I’ll be right there
When this battle you’re fighting feels like it can’t be won
Honey, I want you to know you’re not alone
Silently screaming for someone to see past that smile; see what’s hiding beneath
All the pain that you hide, all the hurt in your eyes; all the words you’re just dying to say
You think that you need someone to make you believe
Someone to take all your troubles away
When you think you’re all alone; when you think nobody cares
When you think you’ve got no one, turn around; I’ll be right there
When this battle you’re fighting feels like it can’t be won
Honey, I want you to know you’re not alone
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LC (The Day I Got Away)
03:45
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Down a one-way street I found those old school doors
And all the memories came rushing back once more
It’s where I had my first kiss; it’s where he broke my heart
There isn’t much that I miss, but the day I finally got to start to live
Back then I couldn’t wait to get out; couldn’t wait to get to where I am now
Free of my past, free at last; I couldn’t wait to get away
I was fifteen when I figured it out, that this was nothing but a goodbye town
There was nothing here to make me stay; it wouldn’t matter anyway
I wouldn’t change a moment of the day I got away
You could say I learned a lot; I learned to fight for myself
And for exactly what I want; that’s where I learned to give ‘em hell
If I had to go back, I wouldn’t change a thing
‘Cause it’s the reason I know that I’m capable of really anything
Back then I couldn’t wait to get out; couldn’t wait to get to where I am now
Free of my past, free at last; I couldn’t wait to get away
I was fifteen when I figured it out, that this was nothing but a goodbye town
There was nothing here to make me stay; it wouldn’t matter anyway
I wouldn’t change a moment of the day I got away
And all those friends who forgot I existed, and all the boys who thought they won
Now times have changed and that’s the difference; just take a look at how far I’ve come
Back then I couldn’t wait to get out; couldn’t wait to get to where I am now
Free of my past, free at last; I couldn’t wait to get away
I was fifteen when I figured it out, that this was nothing but a goodbye town
There was nothing here to make me stay; it wouldn’t matter anyway
I wouldn’t change a moment of the day I got away
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Don't Get to Get to Me
03:43
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You have a tendency to call me up whenever you’re feeling down
You really seem to like to bring it up even though you know it’s out of bounds
Baby, we’ve been over for a long time now; I think it’s time to let you know
You know I don’t stand for fooling around, and now I’m gonna let you go
Did my back hurt your knife? ‘Cause it didn’t hurt me
All the lies, you can spare; I won’t break so easily
Now that I see you for who you really are, I’ve gotta get out and I’m gonna go far
I’m burning that bridge right down to ashes, you see
Baby, you don’t get to get to me
You know I really thought that you could be the one; I never would’ve believed
Everything we had was gonna come undone; I can’t believe you did that to me
I hope you’re happy and I hope she treats you well; most of all I hope she sees
That you break every heart you steal, and I’m done with the king of thieves
Did my back hurt your knife? ‘Cause it didn’t hurt me
All the lies, you can spare; I won’t break so easily
Now that I see you for who you really are, I’ve gotta get out and I’m gonna go far
I’m burning that bridge right down to ashes, you see
Baby, you don’t get to get to me
Your truths were just lies in disguise; you always had a good alibi
And I hope she was worth it; I hope to God she’s perfect
‘Cause you won’t get me back again; this is our bitter end
Did my back hurt your knife? ‘Cause it didn’t hurt me
All the lies, you can spare; I won’t break so easily
Now that I see you for who you really are, I’ve gotta get out and I’m gonna go far
I’m burning that bridge right down to ashes, you see
Baby, you don’t get to get to me
Baby, you don’t get to get to me
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When You're Drunk
02:21
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You say you’ll always be there for me
So how come when I need you I can’t find any sympathy?
Am I asking for too much, or am I just not enough?
Baby, how come you only want me when you’re drunk?
You know you’re really messin’ with my mind
And I know you know it’s my heart on the line
I’m not the only one with walls up and I’ve had just about enough
Tell me, how come you only want me when you’re drunk?
When you’re drunk is when you’ve got the time to make me feel like I’m worth it
And in the morning you’ll be gone again, but I’m not worried ‘cause you’ll be back next weekend
I’m not the only one with walls up and I’ve had just about enough
Boy you better make your mind up if there’s a chance in hell for us
I know you don’t just want me when you’re drunk
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Emily Taylor Kelso Halifax, Nova Scotia
As a kid, I was that girl who wrote songs about anything and everything. As an adult, I'm still that same girl. All I've added is a little twang.
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