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Keeping It Real

by Anna-Marie

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(Verse 1) You know it’s hard sometimes When all the plans you had for the future get pushed aside And the dreams you once held so close Now they feel so far away In the very moment you don’t know what to say (Chorus) But don’t give up, even though you’re hurting I know it’s hard, but it’ll be so worth it Cause everyone needs something to believe in (Verse 2) Yeah there’s this pain you feel Searching deep inside, you ask yourself Is this real? You’re breaking down at the speed of light And you don’t know how you’re gonna win this fight So you cry Oh you cry (Chorus) But don’t give up, even though you’re hurting I know it’s hard, but it’ll be so worth it Cause everyone needs something to believe in There’s a fire inside; just keep holding on Cause it’s always darkest before the dawn You’re looking for something to believe in (Bridge) This is the start of the greatest moment of your life It’s gonna be a crazy ride So baby, hold on tight (Chorus) And don’t give up.... Even though it’s hard Everyone needs something to believe in There’s a fire inside; just keep holding on Cause it’s always darkest before the dawn You’re looking for something to believe in
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(Verse 1) I’ve been driving down this highway for so long And I’m trying to find the right words for a song I remember that summer of ‘17 A new start, yeah it was just you and me It felt so good; thought nothing could go wrong (Chorus) (And) those moments seem like yesterday The time’s gone by so fast Now our worries are so far away Can we just make this last? I know life’s been crazy It’s been happening at full blast But can we take the time To reminisce, Look at how far we’ve come (Verse 2) We were stranded, we felt like we were stuck Hit rock bottom, so bad that we had to look up But I remember sayin’ “there will come a day When all our fears will dissipate. Oh it’s hard, but we have to keep the faith.” So we did; and look how things changed (Chorus) (And) those moments seem like yesterday The time’s gone by so fast Now our worries are so far away Can we just make this last? I know life’s been crazy It’s been happening at full blast But can we take the time To reminisce, Look at how far we’ve come (Bridge) A few years down the road, Maybe things will change We can look back on all this and say... (Chorus) Those moments seem like yesterday... Now our worries are so far away... I know life’s been crazy It’s been happening at full blast But can we take the time To reminisce, Look at how far we’ve come
3.
(Verse 1) I can’t say I didn’t see this coming Oh, I knew that the end was near But it happened so fast, I couldn’t comprehend Now I’m standing in a river of tears (Prechorus) All the changing frequencies Make it hard for me to believe, oh It was bittersweet when you decided to up and leave (Chorus) Go if you wanna go, stay if you wanna stay I won’t tell you what to do, either way Just know I’m gonna miss you like crazy, crazy Go if you wanna go, stay if you wanna stay I won’t tell you what to do, either way Just know I’m gonna miss you like crazy And that’s all I’m gonna say (Verse 2) You’ve got me wrapped up in this illusion Since that afternoon I heard the news And now I’m trying to change your conclusion It feels like nothing is ever enough, for you (Prechorus) Your happiness is sometimes elusive But you know it's a choice (Chorus) Go if you wanna go, stay if you wanna stay I won’t tell you what to do, either way Just know I’m gonna miss you like crazy, crazy Go if you wanna go, stay if you wanna stay I won’t tell you what to do, either way Just know I’m gonna miss you like crazy And that’s all I’m gonna say
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(Verse 1) It’s been years since we’ve seen each other… You might not remember my name But I still remember you all the same Back when we were kids, we used to play And dream about the future— those were the days I go back all the time and relive those memories (Prechorus) My heart stopped, the second that I heard the news Tears streamed down my face; I felt broken and bruised There’s nothing I can do or say to make the pain go away… (Chorus) I’ll light a candle in your name Keep your picture next to me in a frame And every night, I’ll stop and pray I know we weren’t close; we’ve lived so far apart But I’ll keep your memory in my heart For all time… forever and always (Verse 2) 7:00 AM on a Saturday, I head out with my six-string, to get away To clear my head, maybe play a song or two, and just pray… Sitting there, I reminisce about the fun we had And I can’t help but think about your mom and dad, Your family… I hope they’re doing ok. (Chorus) I’ll light a candle in your name Keep your picture next to me in a frame And every night, I’ll stop and pray I know we weren’t close; we’ve lived so far apart But I’ll keep your memory in my heart For all time… forever and always (Bridge) It’s not goodbye, my friend ‘Cause I know we’ll see each other again Someday And I'll light a candle... (Chorus) I know we weren’t close; we’ve lived so far apart But I’ll keep your memory in my heart For all time… forever and always
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(Verse 1) Hey little girl, I know you’re feeling hurt You’re broken down, and you can’t find the words To say how you really feel Their twisted words try to cut you down to size, You can’t help the fact that you’ve always been shy But you start wondering... “is there something wrong with me?” Right now it’s hard to see the possibilities (Chorus) But try... To not let anything stand in your way Even when they don’t Don’t give you the time of day-yeah Things are gonna get better than it seems Oh one day, little girl You’ll be living your dreams You don’t know it at thirteen (Verse 2) Every day at school, you struggle to make it through Feel like everyone’s out to get you All because you’re different... You feel that being who you are is a crime You’ve got your headphones on. All those boy-bands playing; as the mean girls call you names You’re trying to cut out what they’re saying Someone once said: “it’s okay to feel a little bit weird sometimes” (Chorus) But try... To not let anything stand in your way Even when they don’t Don’t give you the time of day-yeah Things are gonna get better than it seems Oh one day, little girl You’ll be living your dreams You don’t know it at thirteen (Bridge) Oh you never know-woah What the future’s gonna hold So live your life, be brave and be bold I wish that someone’d told me this years ago But I figured it out on my own (Chorus) Oh, try... To not let anything stand in your way And now things are better than they seemed Oh I never thought I’d be living my dreams I didn’t know it at thirteen
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(Verse 1) I can’t say I didn’t see this coming Oh, I knew that the end was near But it happened so fast, I couldn’t comprehend Now I’m standing in a river of tears (Prechorus) All the changing frequencies Make it hard for me to believe, oh It was bittersweet when you decided to up and leave (Chorus) Go if you wanna go, stay if you wanna stay I won’t tell you what to do, either way Just know I’m gonna miss you like crazy, crazy Go if you wanna go, stay if you wanna stay I won’t tell you what to do, either way Just know I’m gonna miss you like crazy And that’s all I’m gonna say (Verse 2) You’ve got me wrapped up in this illusion Since that afternoon I heard the news And now I’m trying to change your conclusion It feels like nothing is ever enough, for you (Prechorus) Your happiness is sometimes elusive But you know it's a choice (Chorus) Go if you wanna go, stay if you wanna stay I won’t tell you what to do, either way Just know I’m gonna miss you like crazy, crazy Go if you wanna go, stay if you wanna stay I won’t tell you what to do, either way Just know I’m gonna miss you like crazy And that’s all I’m gonna say
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(Verse 1) You say you can’t stand my music You think my lyrics are bad But in the grand scheme of things, Do you think I really give a damn? Hey, I’m just being me (Verse 2) When it comes to the haters, just “shake them off” And when you’re writing music, give it all you got. Pour out your heart and soul And eventually people will see you, and they’ll be wanting more (Bridge) You’re seeking negative attention like an animal would But your words ain’t getting to me, boy Even if you think they should (Verse 3) The words are about being strong, I think maybe you’re weak Jealousy played a part So you chose to speak What you said could’ve made me cry, But I’m not gonna let it If you’re looking for a date... Well you can forget it! (Outro) When it comes to the haters, just “shake them off” And when you’re writing music, give it all you got. Your words ain’t getting to me, boy Oh, ooh woah...

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released May 6, 2022

Anna-Marie Rytter: lead vocals, backing vocals,
acoustic guitar, bass (8), keyboards, synth (3, 5, 6),
piano (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7), drums (3), percussion,
recording and engineering, mixing, mastering

Matt Brown: drums (1)

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Anna-Marie regina, Saskatchewan

Anna-Marie has always had a passion for music. Influenced by the likes of Michelle Branch, Jann Arden, and Taylor Swift, her music style is alternative pop based with subtle hints of country and rock influences.

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