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Over a bed of cello and violin, this song is in the voice of a lover whose relationship is falling apart because their partner cheated. They speak directly to the one they’re losing, at a loss for how this could have happened.

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I was all right

Till you came by to tell me you were gone
Now all that I can do is sing sad songs
Try to carry on

Thought we were holding tight
But you’d been lying in his arms for months
You could have told me baby just the once
I mighta’ had some hunch

I don’t need to know what his name is
I have heard all I can hear
I can’t get back these years

You used to tell me
That I was like no one you’d ever met
You wanted all of me that you could get
Now there’s nothing left

I don’t need to know where you met him
But if I can ask one thing
What did you think this would bring?

If you had told me you were lonely
I would have listened
But now it’s too late and I see no way
Back to forgiveness

But you ain’t asking that
In fact your heart left a long time ago
And if I’m honest part of me did know
I felt you go

I don’t need to know where you’re going
But if you come back this way
There’ll be nothing left to say

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from Searching For What's True, released July 14, 2023

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Eli Conley Sacramento, California

​Eli Conley is an indie folk singer-songwriter and activist based in Sacramento, CA. He makes music for queer and trans folks, justice seekers, and anyone who doesn’t fit easily in a box. Eli's voice is tender and heartfelt, with melodies and that can leave you feeling teary-eyed yet hopeful. As a gay trans man from the South, his songs tell stories that aren’t always reflected in roots music. ... more

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