Name: Burden
Duration: P00H04M14S
Description: Burden is an apology song to our younger selves. For every time we resent our bodies for a perceived flaw, for not looking or doing what we think they should be, and for feeling pushed by social pressures to change ourselves. The story is a personal one, but I'm sure one that many can relate to in different ways.

Burden

by Alice Clayton

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Burden is an apology song to our younger selves. For every time we resent our bodies for a perceived flaw, for not looking or doing what we think they should be, and for feeling pushed by social pressures to change ourselves. The story is a personal one, but I'm sure one that many can relate to in different ways.

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I'm sorry for the way I treated you.
My resentment was misplaced, misdirected, wasn't fair.
I can't take back the hurtful things I thought of you,
My impatience my frustration is no excuse.

You were stronger than I ever knew,
When I was pushed to keep on hurting you.
You pushed back and so my hatred grew,
Like a weed I saw a burden in you.

Like a weed I saw a burden in you.

I was lead to believe that you were something to be shamed about,
To push, to force, to change and now
My biggest crime was ever listening.
I can't believe the times I let self-doubt dictate my mind,
Perform my joy, renounce my choice,
Satisfying them, forsaking you.

Oh I've forsaken you.

I'm sorry for the pain I put us through.
My desperation was coerced, misinformed it wasn't right.
I can't shake off the hurtful things I thought of you.
My impatience, my frustration is no excuse.

No one told me how to nurture you,
They just told me keep on pushing through.
You pushed back and so my hatred grew,
Like a weed I saw a burden in you.

Like a weed I saw a burden in you.

I was lead to believe that you were something to be shamed about,
To push, to force, to change and now
My biggest crime was ever listening.
I can't believe the times I let self-doubt dictate my mind,
Perform my joy, renounce my choice,
Satisfying them, forsaking you.

Oh I've forsaken you.

He lead me to believe that I had something to be shamed about,
He pushed, to force, to change and now
My biggest crime was ever listening.
I can't believe the times he let self-doubt dictate my mind,
Perform my joy, renounce my choice,
Satisfying him, forsaking me.

Oh I've forsaken me.

credits

released March 14, 2023
All writing and artwork by Alice Clayton.
Production by Isaac McInnis at Crooked Room Studios.
Special thanks to guest producers: Ysabelle Wombwell, Lily Sturt-Bolshaw and Bradley Blackwell.
Mastered by Kevin Tuffy

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Alice Clayton Leeds, UK

Hailing from Hull, Alice has been writing and performing for a number of years. Her songs delve into the problems we face as a society, urging people to listen closely to her intricate lyrics which touch upon themes of politics, feminism and personal wellbeing. The Baritone Ukulele provides a unique tone and depth in the background, as she captures the audience with her powerful voice. ... more

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