Lighten up Carter

from Smoking Gun by Pretty Polly

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lyrics

Lighten up Carter yeah it aint’ it that bad
Sure she could’ve been the best you ever had
Make yourself a drink and I’ll sing a song
Leave if you want or you can play along

Dancing w/ the spirit of a lingering love
She moves right through you can't shake her off
One in the morning and you make that call
Should have known better than to answer at all

Lighten up Carter, yeah open your heart
Never gonna be a better time to start
Cut a little deeper, let it all bleed out
I’ll give you something else to think about
I’ll give you something else

Lighten up Carter if you got it in you
Pull yourself together
Take it or leave it what you waiting for
Don’t waste my time and I won’t waste yours

Lighten up Carter, yeah open your heart
Never gonna be a better time to start
Cut a little deeper, let it all bleed out
I’ll give you something else to think about

Sun’s goin down and the lights burn low
Will I be another lover that you let go
Cut a little deeper let it all bleed out
I’ll give you something else to think about
I’ll give you something else

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from Smoking Gun, released May 18, 2018

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