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Self Preservation

by Avery Dakin

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This is a self-love anthem about celebrating the things, people, animals, and places that lift us up.

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Ooh, I think you missed the train, babe
Learned my lesson, I’m not waiting
This time around I’m much stronger
So let’s not drag this out any longer

Cause sometimes shit don’t work out
It don’t have to be no one’s fault
Let’s just chalk it up to timing
Before everything falls apart

Cause I’m feeling the need
For stability and peace
And I get all of that from me
I don’t need your help
Don’t need strength from someone else
I built that all by myself

Chorus:
Just need a warm sunny day, my puppies and a J
A couple good friends and some music to play
A bed to stretch out in, a space to be true
And none of it will ever depend on you

Keeping me protected, keep my head clear
Truly unaffected by what you’re bringing here
Nowadays I’m giving up a bit less
Staying in my own lane, avoiding the stress
Is it selfish of me?
Is it self-preservation… yes!


Ooh, I finally know what I want
I can see what is and what's not
This time I'm loving much smarter
Love myself, love my path, love pushing farther

And when I come home to me
I feel that everything's in its place
No one to turn it upside down,
Clutter up my brain

And I'm feeling the need
For a love without defeat
One that never makes me bleed
And it's here, inside
Comes from me, myself, and I
Am holding on to that light

Chorus:
Feels like a warm sunny day, my puppies and a J
A couple good friends and some music to play
A bed to stretch out in, a space to be true
None of it will ever depend on you

Keeping me protected, keep my head clear
Truly unaffected by what you’re bringing here
Nowadays I’m giving up a bit less
Staying in my own lane, just doing my best

Is it selfish of me?
Is it self-preservation…

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released June 17, 2022
Produced by Mark Bachynski
Mastered by Mike Ritchie
Saxophone and flute by Sean Weber
Guitar by Shawn Mullen
Bass by Henri Sangalang
Drums by Mark Bachynski
Keyboard and vocals by Avery Dakin
Written by Avery Dakin

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Avery Dakin Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia

Halifax, NS-based singer-songwriter with an introspective and soulful style.

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