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Dancing Around the Subject

from Oneiro EP by Helen Perris

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lyrics

Your hypocrisy astounds me
And your logic knows no bounds
Has common sense left you?
'Cause you've none at all to be found

And maybe you're not as beautiful as your lover says you are
And maybe you're not as clever as your professor says you are
And maybe you're not as perfect as your father says you are
And maybe you're not as successful as your accountant says you are
Stop whining
Stop playing the victim
Stop dancing around the subject
'Cause you're not all that.

Bitterness doesn't become you
Though your M.O. is to jibe
You could consider being more considerate
Or would that harsh your vibe?

And maybe you're not as funny as your best friend says you are
And maybe you're not as strong as your trainer says you are
And maybe you're not as special as your mother says you are
And maybe you're not as well adjusted as your life coach says you are
Stop whining
Stop playing the victim
Stop dancing around the subject
'Cause you're not all that.

I realise I have faults, I know I'm human
I've made mistakes and I admit to them
But when you can't let things go
They fester and grow and turn ugly
So I'm letting go
I'm letting go

And maybe I'm not as beautiful as your lover says you are
And maybe I'm not as clever as your professor says you are
And maybe I'm not as perfect as your father says you are
And maybe I'm not as successful as your accountant says you are
But I'm not whining
I'm not playing the victim
I'm not dancing around the subject
'Cause I'm better than that.

So stop whining
Stop playing the victim
Stop sulking
Stop making excuses
Stop beating around the bush
Stop flogging the dead horse
Stop dancing around the subject
'Cause you're not all that.

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from Oneiro EP, released November 16, 2013

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Helen Perris Sydney, Australia

A storyteller, who wears her heart on her sleeve.

With classical training, contemporary sensibilities and a background in musical theatre, Helen refuses to settle in one style or commit to one genre.

Her autobiographical songs travel between whimsy and heartbreak. ... more

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