"Trying to Be Happy"

Artist: Smidge

Album: Reaching for Starlight

Label: Valancy Records

Lyrics

So much romance around me
It eats me up inside

Story / Background

Written during a songwriting retreat in Whistler, British Columbia. A comment made by drum tech and backup singer Kimberley "Kimmy" Baker prompted Smidge lead singer Andrew "Angel" Angrath to come up with the chorus and opening lines, after which the band worked on the song together.

References

• Rock Icon Ready (book)

Intellectual Property

These lyrics and/or song concept were created by: Kella Campbell (Author)

Music to go with the lyrics? Does not exist.

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