Such an Island

from Rise by Tara Velarde

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Why do I got to be such an island...

The only thing that going alone will get you
Is a whole lot of life that's gonna miss you
And I've got to be an island

Why do I got to be such a lonewolf

Well I can prove that I can do it myself, but I'll be
A lot more cold and a lot more hungry
But I've got to be a lonewolf

When I was a child I said "Oh mommy please,
Don't you even think about cutting my meat for me"
And when somebody lends a hand cause I'm dead on my feet I say
"Don't you think that I can walk just as well as anybody?"

Cause I've got to be an island
Yes I've got to be an island
Well I've got to be an island
Yes I've got to be an island

Well I'll hop around for a while and then it's
Right back to my island again

Yeah I'll hop around for a while and then it's
Right back to my island again

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from Rise, released May 17, 2019

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Tara Velarde Portland, Oregon

Diva Folk artist Tara Velarde delivers stunning vocal performances with poetic and audacious lyrics. Solo ballad to full band sound, each song electrifies and captivates.

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