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Holding Back (the obscure way)

obscure_one's picture
Submitted by obscure_one on August 31, 2008 - 15:21.
Podcast: 

I know this is technically already up, but I wanted to record it with just me singing and playing since I wrote it. I hope you enjoy [both versions].

I saw your face there on
the corner.
It was in place of
my mouth on yours.
The paper bottles and
letter jackets
told me you'd been driving
back and forth.

I cannot
hold you back.
You cannot
hold me back.
Since when
did you cry?

I went and whispered
your name to millions.
I cannot tell you
what was said.
I broke you open and
climbed inside your hand.
You told me nothing would
ever change your mind.

I cannot
hold you back.
You cannot
hold me back.
Since when
did you cry?

I cannot take you
for granted.
You spoke too plainly
when you called
my
name.
It was so long ago
now I don't even know
what is left here for
you to take.

I cannot
hold you back.
You cannot
hold me back.
Since when
did you cry?

I saw your face there on
the corner.

imagine's picture

You so can sing.

Submitted by imagine on August 31, 2008 - 15:37.

You so can sing. Beautiful.
This is one of my favorite songs.

obscure_one's picture

Thanks. :) I'm glad you like

Submitted by obscure_one on August 31, 2008 - 17:52.

Thanks. :)
I'm glad you like it so much.

obscure_one's picture

P.S. I put harmonizing

Submitted by obscure_one on August 31, 2008 - 17:53.

P.S. I put harmonizing vocals on Flags...

qwertygirl890123's picture

you have an amazing

Submitted by qwertygirl890123 on September 2, 2008 - 15:23.

you have an amazing voice.
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mixedmusic333's picture

GorgeousfabulousIloveyou. :)

Submitted by mixedmusic333 on September 2, 2008 - 20:42.

GorgeousfabulousIloveyou. :)

awsmpossum's picture

It's so nice to hear you

Submitted by awsmpossum on September 3, 2008 - 15:30.

It's so nice to hear you singing.

sb123's picture

You have an amazing talent

Submitted by sb123 on September 5, 2008 - 19:41.

This is the most brilliant song I have ever heard. You have an amazing voice and need to put it out there for more people. I mean I love this song so much I would buy it and put it on my ipod. I found myself listening to this song, over and over and over again. You’re a brilliant singer, and song writer!!!
It’s beautiful; I would love in the future to hear more, and more, and more, and more.
-Ashley!!

Special's picture

ah

Submitted by Special on September 5, 2008 - 19:45.

this is sweet and simply calming.

a pleasure

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I might as well do it thoroughly."
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Dreamsprite's picture

thankful

Submitted by Dreamsprite on September 8, 2008 - 16:58.

This can put me to sleep
I remember when you and Kate were singing this...

It's beautiful to hear you sing.

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Very good! I for one,

Submitted by xxandreaxx802 on September 8, 2008 - 20:19.

Very good!

I for one, didn't get a chance to listen to the recording-- but I go have every intention of doing so.

I liked how you wrote it. The chorus is kept simple, but it ties together good with everything else.

Kudos!

this is fantastic!!!!

Submitted by fishheadfritos on September 9, 2008 - 16:31.

i like alot
and the guitar part is simply brimming with awesome, it is fuuull and bountifullll.....

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