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Can't Always Be True

by Val Emmich

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lyrics

Sometimes I gotta be
Slightly dishonest
To make sure I follow through
With what I have promised
Sometimes I bend the rules
For you

I can’t always be true
To be true to my word

You claim that you do your best
You still can do better
You know you don’t smile enough
You’re not a go getter
You have to disappear
To come through

You can’t always be true
To be true to your word

Hypocrite or perfectionist
Man, I don’t know what the label is
I just know that I’m tired of it

We don’t have to outperform
Our mothers and fathers
Embrace all the good and bad
Like wise Mr. Rogers
I can be me and you
Can be you

We can’t always be true
To be true to our word

credits

released November 15, 2022
Performed & Recorded by Val Emmich
Drums by Scott Garapolo
Mastered by Joe Lambert
Photography by Jules Miranda

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Val Emmich Jersey City, New Jersey

Singer-Songwriter / Novelist / Actor

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