In July 2023 I did a live session for Visual Radio Arts, which was live streamed. I used it to introduce a few new songs in to my set, one of which was "Beauty In The Cracks" which explores my own perfectionism, and how sometimes imperfection is better.
LYRICS
I can see a darkness in your eyes
I can hear the ever louder sighs
I can feel an awkwardness inside
I can tell you want to run and hide
So you feel the hopelessness kick in
And you find yourself in a tailspin
Now you don’t feel right inside your skin
Everything is wearing your nerves thin
You’re the only one making the rules
You’re sorting the gems from the jewels
Why are you taking yourself for a fool
You need to take a step back
Cut yourself some slack
Because there’s always been more beauty in the cracks
Suffering another sleepless night
While you rack your brains for wrongs and rights
And the end that you have in your sights
Denies you… the joy of the ride
It’s time to stop and take in the view
Instead of sorting the gems from the jewels
Remember you need to refuel
Why don’t you take a step back
Cut yourself some slack
Because there’s always been more beauty in the cracks
Don’t let perfect be the enemy
If it’s the only thing you expect, it’s the enemy
Don’t let perfect be the enemy
If it’s the only thing you expect, it’s the enemy
You’re the only one making the rules
You’re still sorting the gems from the jewels
Why are you taking yourself for a fool
You need to take a step back
Cut yourself some slack
Stop dead in your tracks
You need to relax
And see there’s always been more beauty in the cracks
26 сен 2024
