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Inappropriate Hugs DEMO

from Beautiful Resistance DEMO by Vela

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Did you know hugs are important for your health? But a hug needs to be at least 20 seconds to get the most benefit: to release the happy-hormones oxytocin and serotonin. That's right, folks, hugs are a natural high! I advocate tirelessly for more hugs and longer hugs. Quantity and Quality. Share the song, share the love, share more hugs! ♥

lyrics

Inappropriate Hugs - by Vela, Jan 2013

Have you ever noticed
We tend to hug on the right
Like we’re afraid of heart to heart
A connection to ignite

When you hug on the left
Your heart chakras align
Don't be afraid of the honesty
Share the energy & you'll be fine

Chorus1:
Inappropriate hugs
'cuz they last too long
Inappropriate hugs
Might last for this whole song x2

Have you ever noticed
We don't talk about much
Like we’re afraid to let our mask fall
Or have a conversational touch

When you talk about the weather
Too rainy, too humid, too hot, too cold
You forget about your Big Dreams
That your future been bought n' sold

Chorus 1

Bridge:
And would it be so wrong
If they lasted for the whole song
Why is this upsetting?
You're forgetting
That we're all connected anyways
Bound up in boundaries, Oh No!

We're not talkin' 'bout awkward hugs
Like when you hug in the car
Or that creepy stranger
Or your holding bike or guitar

So reach out and hug someone
But don't molest them
Hugs can even be sexual
As long as they're consensual

Chorus 2:
Inappropriate hugs
'cuz they're just too real
Inappropriate hugs
In touch with how you feel

Chorus 1
Inappropriate hugs
'cuz they last too long
Inappropriate hugs
Might last for this whole song

credits

from Beautiful Resistance DEMO, track released June 21, 2013
Song: Vela. Lead vocals: Vela. Hot harmonies: Johanna Paquin. Lead acoustic guitar & guitar composition: Kevin Guerette. Djembe: Brad Dubinsky. Atmospheric guitar: Arif Jinha.
Recorded off the floor and mixed by Kevin Guerette, kevinguerette.com

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Vela Ottawa, Ontario

My singer-songwriter name is Vela, "candle". The candle is a symbol of hope. A candle casts a warm healing light. It lights up dark places. Even a modest candle can ignite a bonfire of change.

My songs shine an unflinching light on topical issues. I also revel in the delicious ridiculousness of life. I love co-creating exhilarating harmonies and soundscapes to share with you, dear listener.
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