Penguin

from ODDBIRD by Wren Dove Lark

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We were just two kids
Who didn’t know what to think
Just two good eggs
In a world that was trying to make us break
So different from everyone around us
Couldn’t see the differences between ourselves
And you looked so damn cute
In your flippers and your webbed feet
My wings wider than your eyes could see
Thought this shit was superficial
Looking back that was a life
And you dipped your toes in the water
I lifted off to the sky

One day
Thought you were drowning
And I tried to pull you out
But you were swimming fine
I guess my head was in the clouds

You started crying
Said there’s something you need to tell me

You said I may wanna fly
But you just wanna swim
You said I roll my eyes
When you try to move your fins
You said I’ve got such pretty wings
I oughta try to fly
You’re happy in the water
I should just leave you behind

I wish you knew how hard it is
To say goodbye to you
Even though I know
It’s what I have to do
Even though I know
It’s probably best for you
I don’t wanna go
I’m fucking selfish I know

Little Penguin,
I’m sorry I treated you like I did
Little Penguin,
There was really just no excuse for it
Little Penguin,
I was such a different person then
Little Penguin,
I hope you found your way to peace again
Little Penguin,
I’m glad you got away from me
Little Penguin,
I hope you’re happy swimming in the sea

‘Cause I get to crying
When I think of what you told me

You said I may wanna fly
But you just wanna swim
You said I roll my eyes
When you try to move your fins
You said I’ve got such pretty wings
I oughta try to fly
You’re happy in the water
I should just leave you behind

I wish you knew how hard it is
To say goodbye to you
Even though I know
It’s what I have to do
Even though I know
It’s probably best for you
I don’t wanna go
I’m fucking selfish I know

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from ODDBIRD, released November 6, 2020

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Wren Dove Lark Newark, New Jersey

I'm Wren (she/her). I write weird pop music for trans girls to cathartically cry to. If others get something from my music, that's awesome too. :)

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