Lightly, My Darling

It's dark because you try too hard. Aldous Huxley said lightly, my darling... and this song takes the lesson to heart.

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[Intro]
Here it is, the weight we hold
Grasping too tight, the world grows cold
Oh, too hard, my dear, too hard

[Verse 1]
The steps you take, they sink like stone
Through quicksand fears, you're not alone
But lightly, child, the path unfolds
Lightly now, let go, let go

[Chorus]
It’s dark because you try, you try
Release the chains, and learn to fly
Oh, lightly now, my darling, sigh
Let baggage fall, and kiss the sky

[Verse 2]
Feel deeply still, but take it soft
The world spins fast, you drift aloft
Yes, let it come, and let it go
A fleeting wind, it doesn’t show

[Bridge]
The fears that grip, they pull you down
To pity’s depths, where sorrows drown
But darling, walk as though the air
Carries you lightly everywhere

[Chorus]
It’s dark because you try, you try
Release the chains, and learn to fly
Oh, lightly now, my darling, sigh
Let baggage fall, and kiss the sky

[Outro]
Here it is, the truth you hold
Let it be light, let it unfold
Oh, too hard, my dear, too hard
Walk lightly now, you’ve played your card

[End]