We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

I Knew How

from Hold On by Ali Dineen

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $1 USD  or more

     

  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    12" vinyl of "Hold On" in beautiful jacket!

    Includes unlimited streaming of Hold On via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    ships out within 7 days
    edition of 300 

      $20 USD or more 

     

lyrics

Light ran down my limbs, stars in the sea
You turned to walk away
and my heart was broken open for all to see
I’ve tried to find the words to speak this aching thing aloud
But it burns between us, longing to make a sound

I knew how to love before I knew how to hide
I knew how to love before I knew how to lie
How to lie
I knew how to laugh before I knew how to fear
I knew how to laugh before I knew how to disappear
Disappear

I tried to guard myself from all the pain I’d ever known
Beating heart, flesh and bone, flesh and bone
So I learned to hide away from everyone I’d ever loved
Beating heart, flesh and blood

I knew how to sing before I knew to how to speak with violence
I knew how to sing before I knew how to scream in silence
Scream in silence
I knew how to love before I feared it would break me open
But I found I can’t heal the wounds I’ve got if they go unspoken
So break it open

Now I’ve seen a broken trust in everyone I’ve ever loved
Beating heart, flesh and blood, flesh and blood
But I’ve found a burning hope in everyone I’ve ever known
Broken hearts, flesh and bone
Fighting for what we know
Never lost or alone
We came into this world knowing how to love

credits

from Hold On, released February 8, 2020

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

Ali Dineen Brooklyn, New York

contact / help

Contact Ali Dineen

Streaming and
Download help

Redeem code

Report this track or account

If you like Ali Dineen, you may also like: