Nice to Know You

by Alara

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I find out
What I'm made of
Turns out it's scotch-tape, a little glue, a lot of tough love
I break down
All the parts because
I need to know that in 50 years I'll still be capable

I get the feeling that I'm still dreaming
And you've been awake this whole time

It was just nice to know you
I hadn't felt that in so long
Did it mean nothing to you?
Or am I looking at this wrong?
Because I don't want to loathe you
But you're just making it so hard
Every feeling was brand new
That's why it's tearing me apart, apart now

Were you lying?
Or did you know me?
Turns out you only love to love when it's easy
I was trying
To be happy
And you made me think that maybe I could be

I get the feeling that I'm still dreaming
And you've been awake this whole time

It was just nice to know you
I hadn't felt that in so long
Did it mean nothing to you?
Or am I looking at this wrong?
Because I don't want to loathe you
But you're just making it so hard
Every feeling was brand new
That's why it's tearing me apart, apart now

I'm embarrassed
I wish I wasn't
But you made me feel so good now I'm half a person

It was just nice to know you
I hadn't felt that in so long
Did I mean nothing to you?
Or am I looking at this wrong?
Because I don't want to loathe you
But I'm just taking it so hard
Every feeling was brand new
Thinkin' of you tears me apart, apart now

It was just nice to know you

credits

released January 26, 2024
Written by Alara
Co-produced by Alara and Jasper Smith
Mixed by Steven LaFashia
Mastered by Greg Calbi and Steve Fallone
Engineered by Mike D'Arolfi and Steven LaFashia

Vocals: Alara
Guitar: Alara, Jasper Smith, Ben Whiteley
Bass: Ben Whiteley
Drums: Julian Psihogios
Organ/Keys: Johnny Spence

"Nice to Know You" was recorded at Art Haus (Toronto, CA) as well as Resonant Recording (Philadelphia, PA).

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Alara Brooklyn, New York

Alara is a singer-songwriter and producer based in Brooklyn. Her debut EP, recorded in Toronto and Philadelphia, is set to be released this spring, with the first single, “Nice to Know You” out January 26th. The past 12 months have proven to be a transformative period for Alara’s writing and artistry, bringing her back to her indie-folk and singer-songwriter roots. ... more

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