Contrite

by Laura K. Balke

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What’s a day when you don’t feel contrite
It’s just a day when you don’t open your eyes
And I’m tired of losing sleep
What’s a day when you don’t feel sick
It’s just a day when your brain’s ignoring it
And I’m tired of my own mind

I am doing fine
I say it all the time

What’s a day when you can see the light
It’s the beginning of the rest of the night
And I’m tired of telling myself lies
What’s the port where your ship will come in
When you’ve become a remote island
And I’m tired of solitary confines

I am doing fine
I say it all the time

I am doing fine
I say it all the time

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released August 11, 2023
Laura K. Balke: Vocals, Guitar, Keys

Jon Autry: Dums, Bass, Keys

Recorded and mixed by Jon Autry at the John Booker House

Written by Laura K. Balke

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Laura K. Balke Indianapolis, Indiana

I love winners when they cry, losers when they try, music when it's good, and life

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Ghouls

Oct 2023
Contrite

Aug 2023
Wichita

Apr 2022
Streets Of Gold

Jul 2012
Old Friend

Feb 2012
Rumors & Legends

Nov 2011
Souvenirs

Apr 2009
Leaving Home

Dec 2007

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