Balancing Act from Lightbeams & Boulders by Benjamin Nicholas

Jumping through the hoops, it’s a tightrope balancing act
So I try to toe the line, but I’m bracing for the impact
Teeter left, teeter right, holdin’ steady
Headstrong, but you’re pushing me to your side
And I gotta do (give it) what I (my best shot) do best
Just keep on keepin’ at it
Hate waitin’ in line, hate knockin’ on doors
Hate walkin’ into rooms and seein’

Panels, pianos, paperclips
Pencils, papers, pens
Stare me down, look me over
Jot down all of my loose ends

Jumping through the hoops, it’s a tightrope balancing act
So I try to toe the line, but I’m bracing for the impact
Teeter left, teeter right, holdin’ steady
Headstrong, but you’re pushing me to your side
And I gotta do (give it) what I (my best shot) do best
Just keep on keepin’ at it
Hate waitin’ in line, hate knockin’ on doors
Hate walkin’ into rooms and seein’

Panels, pianos, paperclips
Pencils, papers, pens
Stare me down, look me over
Jot down all of my loose ends

Jumping through the hoops, it’s a tightrope balancing act
So I try to toe the line, but I’m bracing for the impact
Teeter left, teeter right, holdin’ steady
Headstrong, but you’re pushing me to your side
And I gotta do (give it) what I (my best shot) do best
Just keep on keepin’ at it
Hate waitin’ in line, hate knockin’ on doors
Hate walkin’ into rooms

Dear Benjamin, we’ve input all the numbers
And had your merit quantified
And we regret now to inform you
That your sum has been denied

With our space in short supply
And your competition stiff
We are dripping with well wishes
As we are setting you adrift

Jumping through the hoops, it’s a tightrope balancing act
So I try to toe the line, but I’m bracing for the impact
Teeter left, teeter right, holdin’ steady
Headstrong, but you’re pushing me to your side
And I gotta do (give it) what I (my best shot) do best
Just keep on keepin’ at it
Hate waitin’ in line, hate knockin’ on doors
Hate walkin’ into rooms

• Alternative
• folk
• queer
• singer-songwriter
• twee
• twee folk
• Long Beach