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Catch 22 Lyrics by Emily Ortego

Catch 22

2024

[Verse 1]
Sitting on the tiniest stage in town
I'm headed into a year to a ten now
Cities made on traveling crowds
And I get why they don't stick around
I know at home they'd be so proud
But they don't know how this town can beat you down
Feel homesick, better just stick it out
'Cause tips won't pay for a one-way Greyhound
[Chorus]
Momma told me to chase this dream
But I can't help but feel like I'm missing things
Birthdays, diplomas, babies and rings
Moments like that aren't the same through a screen
Is it worth what it means to me?
I'm damned if I don't, damned if I do
Catch 22
[Verse 2]
It's not a game of chasing highs
Gotta go through the lows to feel the rise
You can't shut down through the hardest times
I'm learning how to just get through mine
[Chorus]
Momma told me to chase this dream
But I can't help but feel like I'm missing things
Birthdays, diplomas, babies and rings
Moments like that aren't the same through a screen
Is it worth what it means to me?
I'm damned if I don't, damned if I do
Catch 22
[Bridge]
Too caught up to leave
Too scared to go
Too stuck in between
Two sides of the road
[Chorus]
Momma told me to chase this dream
But I can't help but feel like I'm missing things
Birthdays, diplomas, babies and rings
Moments like that aren't the same through a screen
Is it worth what it means to me?
Is it worth what it means to me?
I'm damned if I don't, damned if I do
Catch 22
Credits
Emily Ortego

Emily Ortego

About “Catch 22” by Emily Ortego

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"Catch 22" is credited to Emily Ortego. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Catch 22" appears on "Catch 22" in 2024.

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