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Arlo Parks
My Soft Machine
Bruiseless

TRACK

Bruiseless

Release date: 25th May 2023

From My Soft MachineTrack 11:12

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Lyrics

Bruiseless

I wish I was bruiseless
Almost everyone that I love has been abused, and I am included
I feel so much guilt that I can't guard more people from harm
We listen to Loomer, lumps in my head I struggle to smooth
The person I love is patient with me
She's feeding me cheese and I'm happy

Like a Peony ripped by the chain of a dirt bike
I just wish I was seven and blameless
Going over the handlebars
Pollen sniffling over grazes
I just wish that my eyes were still wide

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Track details

From My Soft Machine

1:122023

Album

My Soft Machine

Track number

1

Release year

2023

1Bruiseless
1:12
2Impurities
3:49
3Devotion
2:46
4Blades
3:41

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Albums & EPs

Ambiguous Desire

Ambiguous Desire

Collapsed in Sunbeams

Collapsed in Sunbeams

Sophie

Super Sad Generation

Super Sad Generation

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ImpuritiesMy Soft Machine

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Arlo Parks — Senses
Arlo Parks — Nightswimming (from Ambiguous Desire)
Arlo Parks — Floette (from Ambiguous Desire)
Arlo Parks — Beams (from Ambiguous Desire) [3:40]
Arlo Parks — 2SIDED (from Ambiguous Desire) [2:57]
Arlo Parks — South Seconds (from Ambiguous Desire)
Arlo Parks — Heaven (from Ambiguous Desire) [4:26]
Arlo Parks — Blue Disco (from Ambiguous Desire)
Arlo Parks — Jetta (from Ambiguous Desire)
Arlo Parks — Senses (feat. Sampha) (from Ambiguous Desire)
Arlo Parks — Get Go (from Ambiguous Desire) [3:22]
Arlo Parks — What If I Say It? (from Ambiguous Desire)
Arlo Parks — Luck Of Life (from Ambiguous Desire)
Arlo Parks — I’m Sorry
Arlo Parks — Jasmine
Arlo Parks — Puppy (from My Soft Machine) [3:14]
Arlo Parks — I'm Sorry (from My Soft Machine) [3:07]
Arlo Parks — Room (Red Wings) (from My Soft Machine) [4:28]
Arlo Parks — Ghost (from My Soft Machine) [3:48]
Arlo Parks — Impurities (from My Soft Machine) [3:49]
Arlo Parks — Blades (from My Soft Machine) [3:41]
Arlo Parks — Devotion (from My Soft Machine) [2:46]
Arlo Parks — Pegasus (feat. Phoebe Bridgers) (from My Soft Machine) [3:07]
Arlo Parks — Weightless (from My Soft Machine) [4:03]
Arlo Parks — Dog Rose (from My Soft Machine) [3:08]
Arlo Parks — Purple Phase (from My Soft Machine) [4:25]
Arlo Parks — Pegasus
Arlo Parks — Good Guy (triple j Like A Version)
Arlo Parks — Softly
Arlo Parks — Stranger in the Night (India Jordan remix)
Arlo Parks — Too Good (Unknown Mortal Orchestra remix)
Arlo Parks — Bluish (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [3:14]
Arlo Parks — Collapsed In Sunbeams (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [0:55]
Arlo Parks — Too Good (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [3:41]
Arlo Parks — Just Go (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [3:06]
Arlo Parks — For Violet (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [3:33]
Arlo Parks — Hope (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [4:30]
Arlo Parks — Caroline (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [3:37]
Arlo Parks — Green Eyes (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [3:18]
Arlo Parks — Black Dog (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [3:49]
Arlo Parks — Eugene (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [3:43]
Arlo Parks — Hurt (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [3:36]
Arlo Parks — Portra 400 (from Collapsed in Sunbeams) [2:56]
Arlo Parks — Last Christmas
Arlo Parks — Cola - A COLORS ENCORE
Arlo Parks — Tangerine
Arlo Parks — Ta reine – InVersions
Arlo Parks — SUNRISE
Arlo Parks — Hurt – A COLORS SHOW
Arlo Parks — Creep
Arlo Parks — Redondo Beach (reprise by La Blogothèque)
Arlo Parks — Angel's Song (from Sophie) [3:17]
Arlo Parks — Sophie (from Sophie) [3:35]
Arlo Parks — Paperbacks (from Sophie) [3:00]
Arlo Parks — Second Guessing (from Sophie) [3:03]
Arlo Parks — George (from Sophie) [3:10]
Arlo Parks — Angel’s Song
Arlo Parks — sangria
Arlo Parks — I Like (from Super Sad Generation) [3:08]
Arlo Parks — Romantic Garbage (from Super Sad Generation) [2:51]
Arlo Parks — Cola (from Super Sad Generation) [3:50]
Arlo Parks — Super Sad Generation (from Super Sad Generation) [2:46]

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Black DogCollapsed in Sunbeams
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BladesMy Soft Machine
3:41
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CarolineCollapsed in Sunbeams
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Watch Arlo Parks cover PinkPantheress’ ‘Stateside’ for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge

Watch Arlo Parks cover PinkPantheress’ ‘Stateside’ for BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge

She also showcased '2SIDED' from 'Ambiguous Desire' during the session.

Apr 10, 2026 • 10:58 PM

Arlo Parks is taking her storytelling to the dancefloor

Arlo Parks is taking her storytelling to the dancefloor

Already one of the defining voices of her generation, Arlo Parks uses ‘Ambiguous Desire’ to stretch into dance textures and minimalism, her gift for intimate observation still leading the way.

Apr 3, 2026 • 9:45 AM

Arlo Parks has shared ‘Beams’, a raw new glimpse of ‘Ambiguous Desire’

Arlo Parks has shared ‘Beams’, a raw new glimpse of ‘Ambiguous Desire’

Her club-influenced third record lands Friday via Transgressive Records.

Apr 1, 2026 • 3:34 PM

Arlo Parks has announced a global headline tour with a huge Brixton date

Arlo Parks has announced a global headline tour with a huge Brixton date

Tickets available for general sale starting 13th March at 10am local time.

Mar 5, 2026 • 10:07 PM

Arlo Parks, George FitzGerald, Lil Silva and Sampha are taking part in the first NOWHERE London event

Arlo Parks, George FitzGerald, Lil Silva and Sampha are taking part in the first NOWHERE London event

The event series kicks off on 26th February 2026 in Camden.

Feb 11, 2026 • 4:20 PM

Arlo Parks looks for euphoria with her new single 'Heaven', from upcoming album 'Ambiguous Desire'

Arlo Parks looks for euphoria with her new single 'Heaven', from upcoming album 'Ambiguous Desire'

The album will be released via Transgressive Records in April.

Feb 4, 2026 • 1:09 PM

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Arlo Parks has announced her new album 'Ambiguous Desire' with a UK record store tour

The album features production from Baird, known for work with Brockhampton.

Jan 14, 2026 • 4:49 PM

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Arlo Parks has covered Jai Paul's track 'Jasmine' for a new deluxe edition of 'My Soft Machine'

The deluxe edition will be released in December.

Nov 8, 2023 • 11:41 AM

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May 30, 2023 • 7:45 AM

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Arlo Parks reminds us she's always had something special at The Great Escape

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The new issue of Dork, featuring Arlo Parks, is coming this Friday - pre-order

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Mar 8, 2023 • 4:00 PM

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Jan 30, 2023 • 1:38 PM

Arlo Parks has announced the details of her second album, 'My Soft Machine'

Arlo Parks has announced the details of her second album, 'My Soft Machine'

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Jan 18, 2023 • 6:19 PM

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The Best of 2021: Arlo Parks: "No part of me thought that any of it would happen"

The Best of 2021: Arlo Parks: "No part of me thought that any of it would happen"

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Dec 31, 2021 • 6:58 AM

Arlo Parks: "I'm a human being with 3am thoughts like everybody else"

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11Room (Red Wings)