[Verse 1]
I'm here out in the dark
Throwing shooting stars for you
I'm trying to get your attention
But nothing's ever bright enough to reach you
I'm underneath the street light by your window
If you never see me am I invisible?
[Verse 2]
I'm here on your front lawn
Playing love songs on repeat
Your curtains stay drawn
Don't you want to sing along with me?
I'm turning up the boombox hoping you'll hear
If you never notice me will I disappear?
The neighbors are complaining, it's too loud
Why do you shut it out?
[Chorus]
I'm right here
You should know
The tapes are tangled and the speaker's almost blown
And I could stay, but it's too cold
I'm running out of stones to throw
So let me in
Or let me go
[Verse 3]
You used to come out when we played “Everlasting Love” on the sound waves
And hearts do go astray
But don't leave it too late
I'm turning up the boombox, hoping you'll hear if you never notice me will I disappear?
I hope it hits like a kick drum back beat if you ever lose me
[Chorus]
Cause I'm right here
You should know
The tapes are tangled and the speaker's almost blown
And I could stay but it's too cold
I'm running out of stones to throw
So let me in
Or let me go
[Bridge]
It's a battery light
And it's not so bright
But it's a neon sign to me
And I know that it won't be long
‘Till the power's gone
So open up your eyes and finally see
[Chorus]
I'm right here
You should know
The tapes are tangled and the speaker's almost blown
And I could stay but it's too cold I'm running out of stones to throw
So let me in
Or let me go
Let me in
Let me in
Or let me go
Boombox was written by Iain Archer & Morgan Harper-Jones.
Boombox was produced by Iain Archer.
Morgan Harper-Jones released Boombox on Tue Oct 10 2023.
It’s a song which started as a sombre empty threat, but one that braves rejection, celebrates youth and commits wholeheartedly to discovering what the future holds. It’s another impressive installment from this songwriter who has proved the depth of her writing.
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