Cover art for Tightrope by LP
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Tightrope Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Hold on, I know you're scared
But you're so close to heaven
Eyes shut tight
Just pretend you're like a feather

Float on the clouds together
But don't look down, not ever
Don't ask why
Just look out into forever

[Pre-Chorus]
All this time
You're just trying not to lose it
You can always learn to fly
You never do until you do it

[Chorus]
Up high in the middle of nowhere
Don't know, but you'll know when you get there
Walk slow and low on a tightrope
Hope it last but you know, you never know

Take a chance, we can dance up in midair
Feels so good I could die, but I don't care
Walk slow and low on a tightrope
Hope we last but you know, you never know
You never know

[Verse 2]
We're just a step from fearless
Reach out for me, my dearest
Don't you cry
You don't know, you're almost near it

[Pre-Chorus]
All this time
You're just trying not to lose it
You can always learn to fly
You never do until you do it

[Chorus]
Up high in the middle of nowhere
Don't know, but you'll know when you get there
Walk slow and low on a tightrope
Hope I last but you know, you never know

Take a chance, we can dance up in midair
Feels so good I could die, but I don't care
Walk slow and low on a tightrope
Hope we last but you know, you never know

You'll never know
You never know
You never know
You never know

[Chorus]
Up high in the middle of nowhere
Don't know, but you'll know when you get there
Walk slow and low on a tightrope
Hope I last but you know, you never know

Take a chance, we can dance up in midair
Feels so good I could die, but I don't care
Walk slow and low on a tightrope
Hope we last but you know, you never know

Up high in the middle of nowhere
Don't know, but you'll know when you get there
Walk slow and low on a tightrope
Hope I last but you know, you never know

You'll never know
You never know

You never know
You never know

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Through rich, dimensional vocals and lyrics, LP’s “Tightrope” is able to convey the uncertainty and ecstasy of navigating through one’s relationship or life; such concept is expressed through the metaphor of walking a tightrope, which is addressed continuously throughout the verses of the song. Furthermore this metaphor broadens to address the euphoria and excitement of love and lust as well as conquering the uncertainty of a future shrouded in mystery.

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Credits
Ukulele
Guitar
Background Vocals
Mastering Engineer
Mixing Engineer
Released on
December 6, 2016
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