Be Patient (live & acoustic)

by Fragile Bird

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about

my father died three years ago today.
I'm still learning how to process his death - but for the most part, I have moved on.

I've also dealt with an eating disorder for a number of years - and only recently have I made some amazing breakthroughs, after a year or so of therapy work.

there's a deep connection with both of these experiences that I make in the piece - a connection that really messed me up when I made it.

the conceit of the song - be patient with me - is a plea, recognizing that I'm always going through many feelings that can make me a difficult person. I often ask this sort of grace from those around me.
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This piece - an acoustic rendition of a spoken word piece that will be released shortly on a new album - is my first piece under my new moniker, Fragile Bird. Fragile Bird is a much better representation of my creative outlets. "Another musician" was initially a cop-out name that I chose in haste and never really got rid of or changed.

But now I am making that change. This change marks a slight stylistic shift for me as well. I'm going to focus more on spoken word efforts and collaborating with other artists. This doesn't necessarily mean I won't write or release more traditional solo songs - but currently, I'm looking to focus on my strengths and will shift much of my musical energy toward a band I'm developing. So here's to a new beginning.

And truly, be patient with me as I move forward with this new approach!

lyrics

i didn’t exactly hate the me
i saw in the mirror this morning.
- what a victory
i don’t know if tomorrow will be the same;
but for today, gonna take it for what it is

I am faithless, i’m a wreck
I am anxious, yeah I’m a mess

be patient with me
I’m still learning to love my body
and hate myself a little less each day
be patient with me
be patient with me

breaking down in a grocery store
is very on brand for me
cuz i used to call you any time i entered one
Now the food is just a trigger

i tried to call four times the week you died
and every time, it went straight to the machine
just wanted to hear your voice in the message
as many times as possible
before mom canceled your phone

i stopped believing in heaven after you died
gave up on the thought of ever seeing you again
i’m still learning how to process this
still learning how to love myself

be patient with me
I’m still learning how to process
I’m still learning how to grieve
Be patient with me

i just don’t wanna feel anxious all the time
Tell me, what does that feel like?

credits

released October 5, 2018
Music & words by Craig Bidiman

Recorded and produced live by Matt Hamer
Videography by Matt Hamer
Mastered by Otto Klammer

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