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Pangaea broke like a poem
And set all the islands free
When the pieces set out for the ocean
Do you think they laughed with glee?
I bet they cried like babies lost at sea

When best friends become lovers
It’s not too far of a leap
One night of one unlikely Summer
After all our friends fall asleep
You kiss me like it’s a secret you can’t bear to keep

A fool for romances,
I can fall hard from a few advances
But I take my chances
And now one year together
Our hearts just know no better
Steered for forever
And you’re still my best friend

You take me across the world
To see the life you left behind
Show me your country, your culture, your family
We explore states of mind
But to make room for freedom your heart pushes me aside

I’m holding on
I still believe
So if you’re letting go
Do it gently

Life’s full of changes
Just when you forget what pain is
The good rearranges
And now we face a fire
Mom said I was born a fighter
So let’s hold on tighter
You’re my best friend

One day, we’re kissing goodbye 'cause I’m leaving
Saying, “We’ll be together soon. Yes, we will”
And today, I’m kicking myself for believing
We’d ever make it to a greener hill
That we’d really be together still
Our love never made it out of Brazil

I’m letting go
Since you let go of me
If you ever come back
Do it gently

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from The Secret You Can't Bear to Keep, released September 24, 2015

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Willow Steps Oakland, California

Willow Steps combines the folky, introspective tunes of Jesse Strickman with the angelic harmonies of Leiya Mahoney.

After three years of touring, recording, and shooting music videos, Willow Steps parted ways as a band (not as friends) to pursue new life goals. Leiya opened the SunRoom and Jesse launched a solo project:
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