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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
Imaginary Friends alternates between descriptions of various imaginary friends over the years and reflections on what they've meant to me. Airy vocals are supported by sleigh bells, wood blocks, xylophones, wind chimes, and synths. Lyrics below.
lyrics
Plum-colored nails on a hand
Wrapped around a soda can
Dark hair crop tops high-waisted jeans
Thick forest green round plastic glasses
Showing up in all my classes
Third grade, imaginary friend
Named Emerald, why does our time have to end?
It’s been nice having you around to talk to
Although I know I’ve built you in my head
Always hanging out on the ceiling
Stealing glances toward my eyes
When something’s funny, sad, or strange
Black hair, purple tights, black lips, purple eyes
Cynical, but a trusted ally
Fourth grade, imaginary friend
Named Cat, why does our time have to end?
It’s been nice having you around to talk to
Although I know I’ve built you in my head
Fairy wings of yarn and string
And you always wanna sing
Flying high, passing by, staying next to me
Bringing visitors, hundreds of tiny fairy children
And they always felt like kin, oh
Fifth grade, imaginary friend
Named Amy, why does our time have to end?
It’s been nice having you around to talk to
Although I know I’ve built you in my head
Huge stormy eyes, you always cry
But I understand. You try to cheer me up
And when we’re sad, I liked to hold your hand
Silver hair, always there, in the background
Still today, I could spot you in a crowd
Sixth grade, imaginary friend
Named Caspar, why does our time have to end?
It’s been nice having you around to talk to
Although I know I’ve built you in my head
When my imagination fails to keep convincing
Me of your existence, it’s time to start again
This era’s over and the next will take your place
If you’re lucky maybe I will write a story so our story doesn’t end
When I reach high school and there’s no more room for daydreams
I’ll keep you locked up in the corners of my brain
But when I need to process feelings make decisions
Maybe I will bring you out to play
Lifelong, imaginary friends
Maybe our time won’t have to end
It’s been nice having you around to talk to
And I’m proud that I have built you in my head
Lifelong, imaginary friends
Maybe our time won’t have to end
It’s been nice having you around to talk to
And I’m proud that I have built you in my head
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