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A Coping Mechanism

from Poetry and Protest by Tom Alter

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The coping mechanism I employ each time you take away my joy
Is another secret kept from you
My nervous mechanism can't control how I feel when we're alone
But that's something that I'll not reveal to you

And so I wrote this work song
To be my tool from going wrong
You know I've tied my fate to getting along with you
Yes I've tied my fate to getting along with you

The rabid dog that's sleeping in my head bears his teeth when awakened
Yes it is one more defense I keep from you
And so my dear the art of acceptance is one great skill I've mastered since
The day I took a leap of faith in you

And so I wrote this work song
To be my tool from going wrong
You know I've tied my fate to getting along with you
Yes I've tied my fate to getting along with you

It's a thin line from reality to disassociation
So I make denial my philosophy foundation

A coping mechanism I'll employ when I am triggered and annoyed
By uncovered secrets you keep from me

And so I wrote this work song
To be my tool from going wrong
You know I've tied my fate to getting along with you
Yes I've tied my fate to getting along with you

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from Poetry and Protest, released December 28, 2021
Words and music by Tom Alter
Vocal and instruments by Tom Alter

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Tom Alter Detroit, Michigan

Tom Alter is a singer-songwriter based in Detroit. The influences of jazz, folk, pop, and Latin genres are found in his original compositions. Tom's lyrics mix world events with the affect on his personal ideals. He has released 3 EPs and 2 albums since 2019. His work can be found on digital and streaming music platforms. He is also a member of the duo After Blue.
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