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A tree does not grow tall in a day
A river doesn't suddenly appear because of a decision it made
Babies take a year to stand on their two feet
So why do I think it's all gonna come quickly?

A city isn't formed in one moment in time
A castle isn't built in a week even if the king thinks that timeline is fine
And even for myself, it took me many years to play the violin
So why do I think it's all gonna come quickly?

Oh I decided what to do
Made my plan to start anew
I'm feeling overwhelmed, there's whole lot more to do
A tree can take 1,000 years to grow to its majesty
but I don't have the kind of time to be a river or a tree, you see
Why can't it all come quickly for me?

Cacti grow slowly to save their energy
The earth moves 'round the sun at a pace
that allows for life on earth to be
And love, sometimes it comes on fast, but when it's aged, it goes so deep

So why do I think
Oh why do I think
It's all gonna come quickly?
It's all gonna come quickly?
It's not gonna come quickly
I don't want it to come quickly
I'll let it go slowly
I'll let it go slowly

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released June 9, 2023
Original song written, recorded, produced by Alex Fam.

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Alex Fam Boston, Massachusetts

Alex Fam is a Boston-based indie folk singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. Alex's lyric-driven songs draw inspiration from nature, self-reflection, and a sense of childlike wonder. Alex released her second album, Real Life Magic in February 2022, which was accompanied by an original collage art exhibit. www.alexfammusic.com ... more

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