Suzanne Vega
American singer-songwriter
It feels like a yearning but also a kind of overwhelming glowing out.
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Being lit from within.
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An adult, as quickly as possible. I wasn’t built for the psychological warfare of the playground.
Everything’s disappointing when it loses its shine. I’ve lowered my expectations.
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