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Cleo Sol - 23 Lyrics

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23 Lyrics

Didn't have no one, sacrificed your goals
Didn't trust yourself, don't need to lie
I know you can survive
But it feels like sometimes you need to cry
Oh, mama, why?
The little stars and the locked up dreams
The missing pieces, they're in me

I know that you're strong, but you must stop fighting
And live your song in harmony
Buried secrets deep, now they overflow
Crystal clear to me, God, let it be
Pass the burden on
Sweep the troubled life
Drink the hurt away
I know the pain

'Cause you nearly broke me down, mama
I was hurt for a while, hurt for a while
I was hurting inside

Ain't no time to cry
I'll fix what's broken and live my life authentically
It's not far away
The road to peace happens when I pray
I'm not asleep
There's bigger dreams that didn't fit for you
But will fit for me
Do you believe?

Mama, please, stop acting twenty-three
You've got responsibilities
Are you still stuck in your teens?

You nearly broke me down, mama (you nearly broke me down, mama)
(Ooh) oh, mama, (ooh) oh, mama
(You) you nearly, (nearly broke me down) you nearly broke me down, mama
Oh, mama, oh-oh-oh

Oh, mama why
The little stars and the locked up dreams
The missing pieces, they're in me

Oh, mama why
The little stars and the locked up dreams
The missing pieces, they're in me

Writer(s): Cleopatra Nikolic, Dean Josiah Cover
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for '23' by Cleo Sol?

    The lyrics for '23' were written by Cleopatra Nikolic (Cleo Sol) and Dean Josiah Cover (Inflo).

  2. Which album features the song '23' by Cleo Sol?

    '23' is featured on Cleo Sol's second full-length studio album titled 'Mother,' released in 2021.

  3. What is the release year of the album that includes '23' by Cleo Sol?

    The album 'Mother,' which includes the song '23,' was released in 2021.

  4. How was the album 'Mother' received by critics?

    The album 'Mother' received positive reviews from critics. AllMusic rated it 4.5 out of 5 stars, and Mojo awarded it 4 out of 4 stars. It was also ranked the 26th-best album of 2021 by NPR Music.

  5. Has 'Mother' by Cleo Sol been nominated for any awards?

    Yes, 'Mother' was nominated for the Best Album Ivor Novello Award in April 2022.

  6. What themes are explored in Cleo Sol's song '23'?

    Although not a direct analysis of the song's meaning, the lyrics of '23' explore themes of mothering, responsibility, inner strength, emotional pain, and the journey towards peace and authenticity.

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