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Paper Crane

by Jessica Gerhardt

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Oh you know how my heart is wild
like a horse to tame, running fast and free
And who am I,
but an unlearned child
with a burning flame inside of me.

And how easily I would give you all
of my self, oh how my heart just wants a place to fall.
And you reach out to me like a saving branch,
and I fold like a paper crane in your hands.

I find myself going against the grain
as I impatiently knock on vacant doors.
Like a child who kicks and cries in vain
'cause she wants to walk while her mother's holding her.

But when I pause and see its futility,
I'm in your arms, your saving arms, you are carrying me.
And so I let myself rest within your plans,
and I fold like a paper crane in your hands.

I’m in your hands
in your hands
in your hands


Oh you know how my heart is free
like a living crane set out for the sea.
I'm in your hands,
a sustaining wind,
and I'm carried on, you are guiding me.


In your hands
I’m in your hands
in your hands

in your hands

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released September 21, 2023
Music and lyrics: Jessica Gerhardt
Vocals and ukulele: Jessica Gerhardt
Production, synths, bass: Mark Mekailian
Electric Guitar: Arend Lee Jessurun
Trombone: Matt Smith
Mixing: Joey Messina-Doerning
Mastering: Patrick Doyle

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Jessica Gerhardt Los Angeles, California

Jessica Gerhardt is an LA-native singer-songwriter whose style ranges from intimate ukulele-driven folk to anthemic indie rock. Her writing follows after fiery femme rock artists like Fiona Apple and Alanis Morissette, but with a distinct spiritual bent, inspired by Sufjan Stevens and Audrey Assad. She hopes her music points beyond itself, to the transcendent, and that it uplifts and heals. ... more

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