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​backyard Lyrics by Ada Lea

one hand on the steering wheel the other sewing a garden

2021

[Verse 1]
There is something to be said
About growing up in the neighbourhood
And then staying in that neighbourhood
Even when you finally could leave and explore other places near or far
But you chose to stay in the place you grew up

[Verse 2]
When I told you we could touch the stars and map the world in my backyard
Your eyes lit up like something sparked a memory
Spooky stuff like prick your hand and make a bet
And then we can interweave our magic together

[Chorus]
And the blood dripping from the heart of our palms
You said the stars couldn't leave our backyards for as long as we'd ask them to stay
And they stayed and they stayed

[Verse 3]
There is something to be said
About how we neglect
The things that are right in front of us every moment
For the promise of something better
Far away
Is more about imagination than of escape

[Verse 4]
We ran upstairs cut our hair lighting candles
Singing prayers
Making up a call to hail Mary
The gate that separates the gardens hardened as the years drove on
Making it impossible to open

[Chorus]
With the blood dripping from the heart of our palms
You said the stars couldn't leave our backyards for as long as we'd ask them to stay
And they stayed and they stayed
Stars wouldn't leave our backyards for as long as we'd ask them to stay
And they stayed and they stayed
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Ada Lea

Ada Lea

About “​backyard” by Ada Lea

Read the complete lyrics to "​backyard" by Ada Lea from the album " one hand on the steering wheel the other sewing a garden" in 2021. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

"​backyard" is performed by Ada Lea. from the album " one hand on the steering wheel the other sewing a garden" in 2021 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "​backyard", explore more songs by Ada Lea using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"​backyard" is credited to Ada Lea. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"​backyard" appears on " one hand on the steering wheel the other sewing a garden" in 2021.

Visit the Ada Lea artist page at /artist/ada-lea for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.

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