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Assume

by Kailey Prior

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“Assume” gives the finger to anyone who’s ever taken advantage of you, made narrow judgments about you, or has otherwise treated you unfairly. The lyrics take a cheeky turn on an age-old saying: “To assume makes an ass out of you and me // Well, you’re an ass, and me--I’m gone.” Kailey’s enchanting vocals (especially her signature yodel) float through an explosively invigorating harmony of strings and percussion. Equal parts groovy and boppy, it’s the perfect folk-rock anthem of empowerment.

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To assume makes an ass out of you and me
Well you’re an ass, and me?
I’m gone

Listen to these words dripping from my lips
I’m done with those lies hiding in your kisses
If I tell you I’m through, don’t assume I’ve changed my mind
Dadada you’ll find


That I’ve danced on your drum and my feet are sore
And I can’t make them dance anymore
I’ve walked this line too many times between I’m fine and I want more
Dadada
Dadadada


You’re stuck in the boxes inside your head
Whatever can’t fit is as good as dead
And I’m breaking the rules by telling you I’m moving on
Dadada I’m gone


Dead men walking why bother why try
Dead man walking why bother why cry
Dead man walking why bother why try
Why bother walking when in heaven dead men
Fly

Now I’ve danced to your drum and my feet are sore
And I can’t make em dance anymore
And I’ve walked this line too many times between I’m fine and I want more
I want more
Dadada
Dadada


To assume makes an ass out of you and me
Well you’re an ass, and me?
I’m gone

credits

released May 14, 2019
Music & Lyrics: Kailey Prior
Guitar & Vocals: Kailey Prior
Bass: Aya Kato
Cello: Tallie Gabriel
Drums: Max Maples
Sound Engineer: Tom Gardner
Mastering Engineer: Joe Lambert
Recorded at Rift Studios

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Kailey Prior New York, New York

Kailey Prior is a Brooklyn-based singer songwriter and plant mom. Drawing inspiration from artists like Brandi Carlile, Sara Bareilles, and Joni Mitchell, she layers haunting vocals over catchy guitar riffs, adding a raw, queer femme voice to today’s folk music scene. Instagram: @kaileypriormusic

For booking/press/sync licensing inquiries, email kaileypriormusic@gmail.com
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