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Lightenup by Parcels

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Parcels

Lightenup

Release date: 11th October 2018

From Parcels
Track 2
3:57
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About This Track

'Lightenup' by Parcels is an alternative track from the album 'Parcels' (2018). The lyrics urge a shift in mood, with a repeated sense of resolve and release, while the speaker frames their stance as something others are watching. Lines like “Time to lighten up” pair restlessness with self-assurance, and there is a confident insistence on being sincere, paired with pride in style. The tone is upbeat but firm, sounding determined to move on, refuse indulgence, and sing it out instead.

"Lightenup" is a track by Parcels, from the album Parcels, released 11th October 2018. The track is 3:57 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 4 articles about Parcels.

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Parcels

Parcels

Lyrics

Lightenup

Time to lighten up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to
Time I gave it up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to

Every eye is on us
Every side is on us
Sing it with pride and promise
Never cry, never cry

But you know we like it honest
You know it's why we bought you
I like your style and all
But do it right
Do it in

Time to lighten up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to
Time I gave it up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to

I need it, I love it
The music, the time it takes for the letter to write back
Let it go, let it go
'Cause this is the final product
Drink it a while and call us
Sell it for dimes and dollars
There you go

Time to lighten up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to
Time I gave it up
I don't plan to
I don't plan to

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Track details

From Parcels

3:572018
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Parcels
Parcels
Parcels
12th October 2018
Track number
2
Release year
2018
  1. 1Comedown
    3:09
  2. 2Lightenup
    3:57
  3. 3Withorwithout
    3:25
  4. 4Tape
    3:44
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