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Just As You Would

from A Handful of Soil by Lauren Mettler

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lyrics

There’s no way to break it gently
that we don’t belong
There’s no way to say it kindly
that my God-given compass is wrong

This is not confusion
This is all I know
And the most important part of me
Why shouldn’t I let it show?

Why shouldn’t I rest in my love
Just as you rest in yours
Why shouldn’t I rest in my love
It seems but a matter of course
If you were in love, you’d do just the same
So how is it wrong if I call my love’s name?

I’ve two eyes to guide me
And my heart that pounds
Say the one who stands beside me
Is the greatest treasure I’ve found

I would offer myself blindly
Give my heart, my home
To lay in her light when I come home at night
Why shouldn’t I call her my own?

Why shouldn’t I lie with my love
Just as you lie with yours
Why shouldn’t I lie with my love
It seems but a matter of course
I’lll love her the same ’til the day that I’m dead
So how is it wrong if I lie in her bed?

Oh, what a strife
To deny the greatest joy of my life
‘Til death do you part you’ve solemnly vowed
So tell me now, why shouldn’t I?

Why shouldn’t I marry my love
Just as you’ve married yours
Why shouldn’t I marry my love
It seems but a matter of course
Couldn’t find a better match if I planned
So how is it wrong if I take my love’s hand?

How is it wrong if I take my love’s hand?

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from A Handful of Soil, released October 14, 2016

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Lauren Mettler New York

Lauren's voice, nuanced and beguiling, captivates her listeners as she leads them through epic romantic ballads, comedic anecdotes, and poignant anthems. A versatile indie songstress, her repertoire displays shades of the blues, world music, and is sprinkled with sweet little ditties reminiscent of favorite jazz classics. ... more

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