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Draw a bird. Name ten things you’re looking forward to. Write about who or what or where is home to you... Scribbled Pleas is a book of lyrics by singer-songwriter Mia Stegner, filled with unique prompts designed to inspire creative expression and self-reflection. A storyteller at heart, author Mia Stegner views songwriting as an avenue to ask questions, seek answers, and ponder both personal and collective pieces of the human experience. Learn more at www.MiaStegner.com
Something feels less than ideal
I feel more bitter than sweet
There’s some sort of demon trapped in my heart
He’s stealing my feelings to eat
I’ve tried to befriend him
We’ve tried to share
I’ve tried to ignore him
But he’s always there
I like to process feelings, but I need a break
I want a new muse, how many songs will you take?
So fucking needy, need my worries to survive
But if I try to starve you you’re just angrier and still alive
Something feels less than ideal
Deep down in my soul
Are you sucking the life from my veins?
Or am I just getting old?
I think I said “hi” the wrong way
I wish I could feel that that’s fine
Why does this matter so much to me?
I only judge mistakes when they’re mine
I like to process feelings, but I need a break
I want a new muse, how many songs will you take?
So fucking needy, need my worries to survive
But if I try to starve you you’re just angrier and still alive
Listen here, please take more naps
I’ll find you food, but just the scraps
You can’t have my feelings anymore
Don’t take what should be mine
Listen here, you’re not a baby anymore
So how come lately
You’ve been so dependent
Please find something else to do before I change my mind
I like to process feelings, but I need a break
I want a new muse, how many songs will you take?
So fucking needy, need my worries to survive
But if I try to starve you you’re just angrier and still alive
I know you feed on suffering, cuz that’s what seems to keep you growing
But surely you must eat some joy too, where else could mine be going?
I like to process feelings, but I need a break
I want a new muse, how many songs will you take?
So fucking needy, need my worries to survive
But if I try to starve you you’re just angrier and still alive
I like to process feelings, but I need a break
I want a new muse, how many songs will you take?
So fucking needy, need my worries to survive
But if I try to starve you you’re just angrier and still alive
Something feels less than ideal
I feel more bitter than sweet
There’s some sort of demon trapped in my heart
He’s stealing my feelings to eat
credits
from Indebted to Blue,
released May 1, 2020
Cover art by @stained_papers
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