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Tied Down (Stripped Version)

by Alex Vass

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A stripped back version of my single 'Tied Down', accompanied by strings, piano and guitar.

'Tied Down' was written on a difficult day that started a chain reaction to a new career path. It’s about not giving in to what others want you to be, when you’ve got a fire inside you burning to be authentic.

This is for anyone who can’t be caged. For anyone who can’t fit in, and doesn’t want to. For anyone who can’t be tied down.

'Tied Down' is part of my new music project, 'Directions'!

Written, arranged, produced and released by myself.

Artwork created by Megan Green (instagram.com/megan.louise.photography).

lyrics

Leave me out in the cold
Close the gate right behind me
I wish I’d know
How to say that I’m happy

When I’m not, but I’m laughing
The future’s up for grabs
But it will never be you understanding
If I’ve got to go

If you don’t want me for the things that I’ve got
You can’t have me for the things that I’m not
Paint a portrait of perfection
I ain’t got to question I’m shining
Cause there’s a silence that I need to break
If I’m hiding I’ve gotta be fake
If you’re trying to tame a lion
There’s no use in trying to fight it
Maybe I’m not supposed to be tied down

Am I out of time?
Has everything been a dry run?
Tried to move in a line
Just like everyone else does

But I’m not the same
I don’t know what it’s like to flow like a stream
Where I’m not playing games
Against the tide

If you don’t want me for the things that I’ve got
You can’t have me for the things that I’m not
Paint a portrait of perfection
I ain’t got to question I’m shining
Cause there’s a silence that I need to break
If I’m hiding I’ve gotta be fake
If you’re trying to tame a lion
There’s no use in trying to fight it
Maybe I’m not supposed to be tied down

And I’m vacant
Spilling words on the pavement
There’s nothing I’ve not tried
To be better than I
Was before
My feelings on the floor
And I’m ready to sing
Yeah I’m ready to begin

If you don’t want me for the things that I’ve got
You can’t have me for the things that I’m not
Paint a portrait of perfection
I ain’t got to question I’m shining
Cause there is a silence that I need to break
If I’m hiding I’ve gotta be fake
If you’re trying to tame a lion
There’s no use in trying to fight it
Maybe I’m not supposed to be tied

Maybe I’m not supposed to be tied down.

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released June 18, 2021
Written by Alex Vass
Arranged by Alex Vass
Produced by Alex Vass
Artwork by Megan Green

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Alex Vass UK

Singer/songwriter based in Gloucestershire, UK.

For all enquiries please email alexdvass@gmail.com

Currently writing, recording and producing all my own music.

'Here' and ‘Direction of You’ out now!

Drop me a message on here, Instagram (@alexdvass) or Twitter (@alexdvass)!

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