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Bits & Pieces

by Stephanie Forryan

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1.
The Sun 02:38
I woke up this morning with clouds in my head. But they all rolled away when I got out of bed. And the sun shone on my face With the warmth of your embrace When I thought of you. We don’t fit perfect and sometimes the weather’s rough. But we have enough good days to make it up. And the sun shines on my face With the warmth of your embrace When I think of you Sometimes I wonder Where I would have been If I’d never met you Or your seasons I would have stayed winter Would have never known spring Would have never seen summer Or been able to fall For you. We got so lucky that we didn’t miss the boat. So even when it rocks I am full of hope. And the sun shines on my face With the warmth of your embrace When I think of you Oh the sun shines on my face With the warmth of your embrace When I think of you.
2.
The Truth 03:06
The day you left town was the day I came to my senses. I unfogged the lenses I’d been wearing for so long and I saw that I was wrong. I found the truth then. I found it on the mend. I found the truth then. I found it in the end. With a knife and scissors, with a flame and thorns You gave me cause to rejoice but I began to mourn. You undid the web that I’d been weaving for so long, Laid the loose ends at my feet, then you were gone. And I lay – I lay unravelled as the wind wound round. I breathed in the answer with a silent sound. I found the truth then. I found it on the mend. I found the truth then. I found it in the end. There I found a tapestry that changed with the light, but never changed its strings. Only the boundaries of my vision could obscure all these things. I found the truth then. I found it on the mend. I found the truth then. I found it in the end. The day you left town was the day I came to my senses.
3.
Monster 04:01
I was going to call you, but then I heard the news. So I thought that I would have to wait – I never knew What the words I never said… what they would do Mmmm I will never be the woman that you want But sometimes I like to dream and hope I don’t get caught. My heart, it whispers what my lips cannot. Mmmm You can think of me as a woman behind a veil If you look hard enough, you can see every detail of the mmm Monster I am a mmm Monster Mmmm Some have said silence would be the death of me. So I speak metaphorically when it comes to history. It’s the only way that I can honestly. Mmmm You can think of me as a woman behind a veil If you look hard enough, you can see every detail of the mmm Monster I am a mmm Monster Mmmm You would destroy everything I am Without taking the time to understand That I need you to hold my hand. Mmmm You can think of me as a woman behind a veil If you look hard enough, you can see every detail of the mmm Monster You can think of me as a woman behind a veil If you look hard enough, you can see every detail I will not forever lock these secrets inside of me I do not want to remain a mystery Or a mmm Monster I’m not a mmm Monster
4.
Jessica 04:24
I have written so many letters, my hands bled I am tired of worshiping paths that your feet tread You have shut the door tightly, locked it and swallowed the key And even though I am five thousand miles away I can see bridges burning… It was ten years ago exactly today That you took three years of hard work and just through them away Although I really can’t say that I’m constantly suffering Now and then I can feel the knife deep in my back, when it’s twisting… Jessica You took the side of the bad guy – got taken in by the evil grin of the vampire Never asked me why. You never called to say good bye. You don’t answer me when I write, don’t even try You took the wrong side There have been too many cases for me to count Where you left me feeling down and out Do you remember the day that we found the fork in the road And you left me standing alone in the freezing cold? Jessica You took the side of the bad guy – got taken in by the evil grin of the vampire Never asked me why. You never called to say good bye. You don’t answer me when I write, don’t even try You took the wrong side Now I’m on the other side of the ocean Only vaguely aware of the plans set in motion No matter the number of wires laid You won’t call back because you don’t feel I’ve paid. You have followed me this far even though you never left home You keep on trying to prove to me how much you’ve grown But now I’m finally fed up, my patience is wearing thin No matter what you think you have no idea who I am… Jessica You took the side of the bad guy – got taken in by the evil grin of the vampire Never asked me why. You never called to say good bye. You don’t answer me when I write, don’t even try You took the wrong side
5.
I can look back. I can see the tears on my face. I can feel your hand slip away. I can feel the heaviness. I can see my family. I can see the look in your eyes. I can feel the hunger, I can smell the beer. I can taste the salt, I can smell the cigarettes. I can hear them mispronounce my name and I see the dust in the air. And I am closer than before. I could hear the words – how did I understand? I gave away my bags to the car with the man. We couldn’t find my place, drove around forever. I hadn’t slept in days. I can hear the phone ring from downstairs but I can’t answer it. I just sit outside and watch the sunset and the ringing stops. Ring again. Ring again. I will the phone and it rings again, cold plastic to my ear. But it’s not the voice I wanted But I am closer than before To reaching the end Oh, God, my feet are sore From climbing this mountain I can feel the coolness of the glass that’s pressed against my finger tips – closed fists. I can see the clouds in whisps as Boston falls away – lights becoming distant. I can feel the tears – they’re rising now in my eyes to meet my fears Try to wipe away before someone sees me crying – this fear of heights – Boston isn’t bright enough But I am closer than before To reaching the end Oh, God, my feet are sore From climbing this mountain I can feel the heat, I can see the town. I can feel the sweat on my back and it’s running down as I climb the mountain. I can feel them crawl. I can see the light on their faces as the night falls. I can hear the clock tick, I can see the happiness. I tap my foot. I’m alone at night walking up the path, right. I should have brought a flashlight. I should have brought a flashlight.
6.
Whispers 03:32
Devil running up a stairway. I could only see his back. But that wasn’t gonna stop me from wanting something bad. Every atom in my body screamed to run away. But instead I heeded whispers and took a chance – a chance I never had to take. I think I was in a hurry, taking two steps at a time But I had no need to worry because he stopped and turned and drank me like wine. Every atom in my body screamed to run away. But instead I heeded whispers and took a chance – a chance I never had to take. It was the perfect excuse to get dirty. It was the ideal plan to get my way. But what I failed to see is we’re all dirty. And all I got was in my way. I guess what makes survivors out is they look back and learn. Not chasing and retracing their own steps. The thing that bound me for so long was fear of getting burned By my angels, by my demons, by myself. Every atom in my body screamed to run away. But instead I stand my ground – I heed no whispers. It’s a chance I’m going to have to take.
7.
You say all the right words and the knowledge behind them is as solid as that oak there in the ground. You know I am naïve and I run on intuition let the feelings in my stomach make their rounds. Oh hey – I don’t listen to wise men Oh nay – nor the treasures that they say I’m a fool – and a fool I will remain. I am a fool to love you anyway. You warned me but I love you anyway. When our story plays out according to your calculations You’ll need no re-calibration of your heart. But I’ll be sweetly drowning in the tears of revelation Knowing you offered me salvation from the start. Oh hey – I don’t listen to wise men Oh nay – nor the treasures that they say I’m a fool – and a fool I will remain. I am a fool to love you anyway. You warned me but I love you anyway.   Ohhh…. Even the wisest of men can be wrong I’m crossing my fingers that you made a mistake. Despite all my knowledge my feelings stay strong All that’s left for me to do is wait… Oh hey – I don’t listen to wise men Oh nay – nor the treasures that they say I’m a fool – and a fool I will remain. I am a fool to love you anyway. Oh hey – I don’t listen to wise men Oh nay – I hope they’ll be wrong someday I’m a fool – and a fool I will remain. I am a fool to love you anyway. You warned me but I love you anyway. It’s foolish but I love you anyway.
8.
Helpless 03:50
You are not alone. I gave my heart to you years ago. It was an even trade. Happened on the same day you gave your heart away to me. Therefore when your heart is breaking I am the one with knives in my chest. And when your nightmares wake you I am the one who finds no rest. I can watch your teardrops fall. I can catch them if I’m fast enough. But I can’t make them stop. I have tried to reach you in everyway – In every way. And I have failed to reach you in any way – in any way. You are in so much pain. I did not inflict it, I cannot take it away. I am helpless. There are nights where all I can do is remain by your side – Fighting for your smile. There are days when I think it comes back for a while. But when your hopes are falling I am the one who’s down. And when you drink I am the one who drowns. I can chase after you. I can catch you if I’m fast enough. But I can’t make you stop. I have tried to reach you in everyway – In every way. And I have failed to reach you in any way – in any way. You are in so much pain. I did not inflict it, I cannot take it away. I am helpless. These open arms could be your wings. I could shield you from those things. I will wait with you until the quiet comes, and when it does, we’ll run. I have tried to reach you in everyway – In every way. And I have failed to reach you in any way – in any way. You are in so much pain. I did not inflict it, I cannot take it away. I am helpless.
9.
Heavy 03:02
The night sneaks in with twilight grace, darkening with weight That smothers each and every gentle breath I suffocate at my window as I watch my doubts gather below, Figures dancing delicately in the lamp light My head, so heavy I need to lay my worries down They twirl and spin so easily and if watching them could set me free Then maybe I could finally breathe If so I would inhale the stars, Venus mint and cinnamon Mars; I would hold them in my breast then sing them back to the heavens My head, so heavy I need to lay my worries down This sleeplessness is tedious – my tired mind cries for dreams. When weariness is infinite the night offers no peace. My head, so heavy I need to lay my worries down The sun returns with airy light and shoos away the stubborn night She sighs and smiles when she sees that I’m still standing
10.
Vacuum 04:36
Driving home alone, I knew this day would come Even though I hoped and prayed reality would fade away So now you’re high above the clouds, you’re in my head You’re in my arms, in my bed The lights from the towers guide me home These man-made constellations Make for easier navigation As I go on alone There’s a ringing in my ears from the silence that you left behind I’m living in a vacuum now, no atmosphere and inside out Plaster walls and metal frames cannot hold me in the same way That your arms did yesterday The empty roads will lead me home These asphalt pathways make for lonely highways As I go on alone Your image burned electronically, my structural integrity Pain in ones and zeroes and my misguided heroes The satellite delay echoing off of the bay Flickering electricity as I try to focus on the screen Many faces peer down from this steel scaffolding Their voices have been digitized The lights are bright, I squint my eyes So I can find you My throat grows tight The steady wind will drive me home Crying through constructed canyons Farewell song To a lost loved one

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This album is a collection of b-sides, demos, and previously released singles - important "bits and pieces" of Stephanie's musical journey.

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released January 1, 2015

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Stephanie Forryan

Her face may be unfamiliar, but there’s a good chance you’ve already heard Stephanie Forryan’s voice and music – on world tour with Chris Norman, in successful US television shows like “Lie to Me”, or on releases alongside famous artists.

The native New Englander followed music to Europe and has been traveling the world performing, writing, and recording ever since.
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