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22 And a Year

by Lydia Christine Crigger

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“22 And a Year” is a song taken directly from my diary, as most of my songs are derived from. It is about a past love and healing over the course of a year’s span. The first half of the song was written nearing the close of the relationship. It expresses a loss of integrity and the aftermath of betrayal in the bond between my once upon a time love and I. For me, It was the beginning of enlightenment, forgiveness, and growth into a stronger, independent individual from a volatile and unhealthy relationship. The second half of the song was written approximately a year after the closing of the romance, unconsciously. It is about my growth into a balanced individual at peace with myself and others. It was a year where I transformed into this beautiful, confident woman which was far from the insecure child I once was. The ending of the relationship was a gift to me, and that’s the message of the second half of the song.

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So many things on my mind, I've got to let out/ So many times I've tried to push them down/ eleven months I've talked to you, I go unheard/ Since that night in June, I've tried to be her

Baby you're 22, you've got your whole life in front of you/ The last I want to do is ever hurt you/ Baby, I'm 24 I'm sorry I bolt for the door, but Baby, I'm changing and I've got a lot to learn.

I love you. I love you. I love you, I do.

Crossed off you're list of names, I've moved quite along/ Restoring to peace from pain, a year of growing up/ I have seen clearly since, my heart was blind/ Its good now to see you as friends from time to time

Baby you're 23, thank you for letting go of me/ I hope in what you seek it brings you to joy and peace./ Baby, I'm 25 I couldn't be more in love with life./ Baby I'm joyful, life couldn't be more wonderful.

Oh I'm happy, I'm happy, I'm happy you'd agree.

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released July 30, 2011
Lydia Crigger produced by Trevor Harden
All Photography by Baylie Marie Photography

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Lydia Christine Crigger Kansas City, Missouri

Out from the nooks and crannies of Kansas City comes a great indie, folk musician/singer/songwriter in the making. Lydia Christine Crigger has just started to unfold the beginnings of her diary made into music. Her lyrics are medicine to soul and her bedazzling vocals have a heart-felt sound, that will cradle your brain. She has an organic, simple sound that is poignant. ... more

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