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The Lesson

by Michael Groth

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This is another song spawned by a particular relationship. Thank you for the inspiration and heartache! We all gain something out of a broken relationship - experience, empathy, knowledge, and in some cases a little bit of art.

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You can call me a dreamer that could never be more true
I thought I was dreaming when you wrote I love you
A whirlpool of words we’d not mentioned before
They just stayed on the fridge and we said nothing more

If those barriers fall will you show me how you feel
You’ve been hiding behind them where emotions aren’t real
Are you frightened of failure or frightened of love
Are you frightened of falling
If push comes to shove?

And all the feelings that I ever had
I wont let them show, I won’t let them show
It’s hard relating when it gets this bad
I don’t think you know me at all

smile when you’re hurting,
laugh when you’re down
don’t let them see that you’re blue
keep your emotions all to yourself
I learned that much from you
I learned so much from you

How your silence spoke volumes but we both ignored the sound
Like an orchestra playing on when the ship’s going down
like writing you a song I can never let you hear
It’ll tell you too much, it’ll bring you too near

And all the feelings that I’m feeling now
I wont let them show, I wont let them show
But if we’re starting to be honest now
I don’t think I know you at all

smile when you’re hurting,
laugh when you’re down
don’t let them see that you’re blue
keep your emotions all to yourself
I learned that much from you

Don’t show when you’re angry
Just keep it inside
Stay just a little removed
Tears are a weakness
and love is so blind
I learned that much from you
I learned so much from you

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released May 11, 2020
All instruments and vocals by Michael Groth except keyboards by James Reader.

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Michael Groth England, UK

Music has been my 'raison d'etre' all my life. From early school days forming my first band to moving from Yorkshire to London at 17, I was determined to make it as a singer and songwriter. I have had success for which I'm grateful - hits in Europe, music played and used all over the world, touring and recording with top musicians and supporting Boston on their European tour - I have been blessed. ... more

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