Leo James Conroy - 'Runaway' // NPR Tiny Desk Contest Submission 2020

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I'm joined by my bandmates live from their various desks and workspaces at home in isolation for this years Tiny Desk Contest entry. A song about reflections, near misses and a fear of letting go. I hope you enjoy! Lyrics below.

House on the hill
Stands now in ruin
A shell of the time and place that we grew in

Sometimes it feels like I'm running away
Always a step from the heartache that came
Blinded by love
Shouldered by blame
Time makes a way for us

My grip is loosening
One slip from the truth it seems
One last ditch to find my wings
Would you watch as I go?

That old yellow book
With corners upturned
Still sleeps by his bed
Its lessons not learned

Sometimes it feels like I'm running away
Always a step from the heartache that came
Blinded by love
Shouldered by blame
Time makes a way for us

Sometimes it feels like this life's not my own
Like I'm living a lie without breaking an oath
I long for the place in your heart I call home
Time makes a way
Time makes a way

My grip is loosening
One slip from the truth it seems
One last ditch to find my wings
Would you watch as I go?

Sometimes it feels like I'm running away
Always a step from the heartache that came
Blinded by love
Shouldered by blame
Time makes a way for us

Band:

Piano: Lyell Roeder
Drums: Ankit Suri
Viola/backing vocals: Troy Everett
Bass: Ryan Guajardo
Electric guitar: Zach Wallace

www.leojamesconroy.com
@leojamesconroy

PS - We had to crop some videos to fit since we all filmed in landscape, so most of my desk is covered by the neck of my guitar. Apologies for that.