Name: Bruises
Duration: P00H02M38S
Description: Bruises kicks off "Sprout" the morning after an explosive argument that leaves a woman feeling confused about the circumstances that led to the bruise on her face. Stuck in an abusive relationship, we're transplanted directly into her home and life as she grapples with the reality of the life she's living.

Bruises

from Sprout by Neither Could Dylan

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Bruises kicks off "Sprout" the morning after an explosive argument that leaves a woman feeling confused about the circumstances that led to the bruise on her face. Stuck in an abusive relationship, we're transplanted directly into her home and life as she grapples with the reality of the life she's living.

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Woke up with a bruise down the right side of my face
To my surprise, the bottles gone, no footsteps, not a trace
It’s been a little while since I felt this way
Once I’m again I’m not sure if I should stay

I know if I got out in time I’d manage to be okay
But I’m still holding on, to what I can’t quite place
I pick up the phone, rehearse what I think I’d say
The breakdown begins as I land on your name

I’m at a loss so I try to find myself again
But it’s typical I’m thinking about you instead
I don’t wanna talk, I’ve got nothing to say
A pause before the downpour
A quiver before the earthquake

I still can’t understand
After all of the time we spent
When it came down to a decision
You chose her instead

And I know it wouldn’t be so bad if you called once in a while
But she’s got your hands tightly tied and you’re still in denial
So I lay still for a while, hope tonight’s the last of it
Pick up the phone again, my finger hovers over it

I still can’t understand
After all of the time we spent
When it came down to a decision
You chose her instead

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from Sprout, released January 30, 2022

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Neither Could Dylan Vaughan, Ontario

Equipped with the casual snarkiness of fellow Canadians Treble Charger, the tranquillic and thoughtful introspection of Death Cab For Cutie and the immersive melodic stylings of Jimmy Eat World, Neither Could Dylan emerged in the summer of 2020 with an aesthetic all her own. Affectionately dubbed “Canadian Punkabilly,” it’s a little punk, a little folk, a little pop and all rock and roll. ... more

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