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Jumprope

from Chime by Dessa

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Girls on the block
turn rope calling out
the same games
that I played:
it goes turn around, then jump
touch the ground, then jump
wake up to find work
and look for love
but when that rope comes round you jump
That rope comes round you jump.
Jump.
Jump.
Jump.
You sterilize the needle with a lighter and a prayer
you sew your empty pockets closed
cut off all your hair
you train up on the mountaintop to weaponize the blood
you bring your body back to sea level to see what body does.
And it runs.
And it runs.
And it runs.

Chorus
It was just jumprope then
you try not to get hit
you try to stay in;
don't let em talk that down
it's still jumprope now.

You hope you get the fast horse
some of what you ask for
never let a broken heart k-keep you from the dance floor
have a little fun.
Have a little fun.
Girls on the block
turn rope calling out
the same games
turn around
touch the ground
wake up to find work and look for love
But when that rope comes round—
rope comes round you jump
Jump.
Jump.
Jump.

Chorus

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from Chime, released February 23, 2018
Lyrics and vocals by Dessa
Music by Dessa
Additional production by Lazerbeak and Andy Thompson

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Dessa is a writer and touring musician based in Manhattan and Minneapolis. Quick wit, sharp pen, soft heart.

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