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My Songs...

Welcome! Bringing back this page from the afterlife to showcase my songwriting for those who are interested in working together...

I adore writing lyrics and expressing my past, present, and envisioned future through them. Hopefully, they inspire you as much as they fulfill me.

xoxo,

L

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FREE

Written By: Laura Halasa | Copyright: 2024

(Ballad-y)

Verse:

Sweet sweet girl I know that pain

I watch your face, the color drain

The pit in your stomach, the fire gone

Overthinking, over crying, barely hanging on

Pre-Chorus:

I wish that you could see this is just a blip in time

This will only make you stronger, more resilient, more kind

Chorus:

Please just know it gets better

This I promise you

Every one of us has been there (sadly)

Ya just have to make it through

To the other side then one day you will see

It all happened for a reason

To set your beautiful soul free

Verse:

You keep asking yourself why me?

While all around you clearly see

It’s based off fear and jealousy

To break you down so they can feel

Powerful… instead of cowardly.

Pre-Chorus:

I wish that you could see this is just a blip in time

Whatever they try to take from you, your heart will find

Chorus:

Just know it gets better

This I promise you

Every one of us has been there (sadly)

Ya just have to make it through

To the other side then one day you will see

It all happened for a reason

To set your beautiful soul free

Verse:

So you’ll put one foot in front of the other

Take each minute as it comes

Breathe in, breathe out and smother

The voices telling you you’re not enough

And on the day you rise like a Phoenix from the ash

They will know they did not win, and they can never take it back

Pre-Chorus:

I wish that you could see this is just a blip in time

The fodder that they throw will not you define

Chorus:

Just know it gets better

This I promise you

Every one of us has been there (sadly)

Ya just have to make it through

You’re on your way to greatness

And building your new tribe

They would’ve only slowed you down, my love

And taken all your pride

*END*

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RUN

Written By: Laura Halasa | Copyright: 2024

(Up-beat/Pop)

Karma is coming, you better start running

Karma is coming, you better start running

Verse:

We were like sisters, the bond was tight and fierce

We were ride or die for oh so many years

Then one day you woke up and decided to be cruel

You took everything we built away and beat me black and blue

Now I sit here with nothing but memories and tears

You’ve told so many lies to anyone who’d hear

I’m not sure what happened or what triggered you

But you’ve single-handedly decided to cut me through and through

Karma is coming, you better start running

Karma is coming, you better start running

Pre-Chorus:

You toy, you bully, you think you wear the crown. But I’ll have the last laugh when it breaks you down

Chorus:

Karma is coming, you better start running

Your head start will never be long enough

Karma is coming, you better start running

You can run, you can hide, but it always catches up

Karma is coming, you better start running

You better start running and running and running and running

Verse:

You thought by trashing me that it would make you the queen

But all anyone can see is your insane jealousy

Im sorry, hun, I hate to say it, but you’ll never be me

Only those with love to give can become royalty

So as you march in line with your regimen in tow

Throwing verbal grenades of lies, making sure I know

I am absolutely nothing and meant nothing to you

There’s only one thing left to say and that you should start to do

Karma is coming, you better start running

Karma is coming, you better start running

Pre-Chorus:

You toy, you bully, you think you’re so smart

But I’ll have the last laugh when it breaks your heart

Chorus:

Karma is coming, you better start running

Your head start will never be long enough

Karma is coming, you better start running

You can run, you can hide, but it always catches up

Karma is coming, you better start running

You better start running and running and running and running

Verse:

I’ll never understand why you’re so obsessed with me

I did nothing wrong but you paint me in villainy

You slander my name to all that will hear

But I wonder how much worse it’ll be when it’s your turn, my dear

Karma is coming, you better start running

Karma is coming, you better start running

Pre-Chorus:

You toy, you bully, your followers are sheep

But I’ll have the last laugh when it cuts you deep

Chorus:

Karma is coming, you better start running

Your head start will never be long enough

Karma is coming, you better start running

You can run, you can hide, but it always catches up

Karma is coming, you better start running

You better start running and running and running and running

(But since I’m not you, I pray you find kindness when it takes you down….)

*END*

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AIR

Written By: Laura Halasa | Copyright: 2024

In the beginning there was air…

Verse:

I took a deep breath and off we went

Excited for adventures that lay ahead

We got close, we had fun, we worked hard,

And we were revered by everyone

From parties to concerts, the OC fair

I was your sidekick and always there

But you started to change and that’s where it would end

Why are we not friends?

Pre-Chorus:

I gave you my life, my spirit and breath

You took it away and my soul felt dead

Drowning under the weight of your lies

I removed the chains and opened up my eyes

Chorus:

Coming up for air

I’m coming up for air

I finally hit the surface, I’m finally there

I watched you throw stones and break your own home

Then try to blame me so I walked alone

Coming up for air

I’m coming up for air

I fInally hit the surface, I’m finally there

You told me without you I would never survive

Now I see through your lies

Verse:

First came the comments to cut me down

Pretended we were cool til I’d turn around

You were always giving me judgemental eyes

Then clipped my wings so I couldn’t fly

You played it off like it was all me

Instead of taking accountability

But now, I can see, it truly all makes sense

We were never ever real friends

Pre-Chorus:

I gave you my life, my spirit and breath

You took it away and my soul felt dead

Drowning under the weight of your lies

I removed the chains and opened up my eyes

Chorus:

Coming up for air

I’m coming up for air

I finally hit the surface, I’m finally there

I’m free, I’m back, I can breathe again

Never ever ever will I ever lose my breath again

Coming up for air

I’m coming up for air

I fInally hit the surface, I’m finally there

Nothing to prove and nothing to lose to you

Now you’ll see what I can do

Coming up for air

I’m coming up for air

I fInally hit the surface, I’m finally there

And I hear that your life has become such a mess

The best revenge is my success

*END*

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AGAIN

Written By: Laura Halasa | Copyright: 2024

Verse:

Never thought I’d end up with someone like you

The opposite of everything I thought I knew

Different dreams, different plans, different drive

Never did I ever think that we would survive

But you make me laugh and calm me down

I feel like I’m complete when you’re around

And when we’re not together the world just seems to spin

Out of control again

Pre-Chorus:

It makes no sense you’re my weakness

With conspiracy theories and manifests

No game, no agenda, no swagger, no lies

How in the hell are you my forever guy?

Chorus:

You’re my headache, my train wreck

You’re my hot mess

You’re my rock, my support

You’re my life’s harness

You’re a pain in the ass and the prize of a very long trek

And I’d do it all again

As much we differ the fact remains

I bring you to life and you have gained

Perspective, experience, and lots and lots of friends

And I’d do it all again

Verse:

You drive me crazy, sometimes out of my mind

You’re awkward and stubborn, but also kind

Uncomfortable in large groups and in your very own skin

What was I thinkin’?

But you have a laugh that makes me heal

And a love for my life that’s oh so real

With compassion and effort and energy thats tireless

It makes it all worth the risk

Pre-Chorus:

It makes no sense you’re my weakness

With conspiracy theories and manifests

No game, no agenda, no swagger, no lies

How the hell are you my forever guy?

Chorus:

You’re my headache, my train wreck

You’re my hot mess

You’re my rock, my support

You’re my life’s harness

You’re a pain in the ass and the prize of a very long trek

And I’d do it all again

As much we differ the fact remains

You’ve made my life better and I have gained

Acceptance, knowledge, and memories with my best friend

And I’d do it all again

*END*

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SORRY

Written By: Laura Halasa | Copyright: 2024

Verse:

I didn’t realize how powerful words can be

How they can change who you are and what you see

In your life and friendships and love

And make you feel like you’re not enough

From a young age when the stage is set

Everything that we hear to our detriment

Shapes and molds and forces us to grow

Sometimes in ways we may not want to go

Pre-Chorus:

I wish we all knew the voices aren’t real

The opinions of others are theirs and can’t steal

The uniqueness and joy of being our own person

How do we make it end?

Chorus:

Just sit and try to remember your worth

Reflect on the kid that you once were

What were all her hopes and her dreams?

What would she say if she could now see

The you you’ve become and the power it’s had

The opinions of others both good and bad

Did they make you into a person you’re proud to be?

If not, then I’m so sorry

Verse:

Life’s hard enough without having to hear

What other people think and how they feel

About a life that they don’t even have to live

What would you give

To the kid you once knew

Sitting down looking up at you

Making plans for a life she could clearly see

Before anyone said what she couldn’t be?

Pre-Chorus:

I wish we all knew the voices aren’t real

The opinions of others are theirs and cannot steal

The uniqueness and joy of being our own person

How do we fix these sins?

Chorus:

Just sit and try to remember your worth

All the things you had dreamed and that you deserved

As the you that you were before the clutches sank in deep

What would she say if she could now see?

The you you’ve become and the power it’s had

The opinions of others both good and bad

Did they make you into a person you’re proud to be?

If not, then I’m so sorry

I’m so sorry

I’m so sorry

But don’t keep listening to those thieves

Go out there now and be what you know you can be!

*END*

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SAVIOR

Written By: Laura Halasa | Copyright: 2024

Verse:

When I was young, I thought that you

You’d be my savior, you’d get me through

All the tough times I was frightened to face

Alone in this world but with time and space

I realized I never needed you

So saving myself is all I can do

Pre-Chorus:

You were my savior

Lost and confused

Was I?

You were my savior

Scared and afraid

Was I?

You were my savior

I relied on you

But why? But why?

Chorus:

I never needed you

I never needed you

I never needed to be saved by you

Saved by you

No no no no

In this world of good and bad, right and wrong

Isn’t it sad

We think we need to be

Saved by someone else

But don’t you see?

Save yourself

Save yourself

Save yourself

From

Saviors

Verse:

When I was young, I thought I knew

Everything, felt like I was through

Learning all about life and me

You’d be my savior, you’d set me free

(But somehow)

I realized I never needed you

So saving myself is all I can do

Pre-Chorus:

You were my savior

Lost and confused

Was I?

You were my savior

Scared and afraid

Was I?

You were my savior

I relied on you

But why? But why?

Chorus:

I never needed you

I never needed you

I never needing to be saved by you

Saved by you

No no no no

In this world of good and bad, right and wrong

Isn’t it sad

We think we need to be

Saved by someone else

But don’t you see?

Save yourself

Save yourself

Save yourself

From

Saviors

Bridge:

I am strong

Oh I am strong

I’ve been here with me

All along

So it’s time to be brave

I don’t need to be saved

Chorus:

I never needed you

I never needed you

I never needing to be saved by you

Saved by you

No no no no

In this world of good and bad, right and wrong

Isn’t it sad

We think we need to be

Saved by someone else

But don’t you see?

Save yourself

Save yourself

Save yourself

From

Saviors

*END*

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DREAM

Written By: Laura Halasa | Copyright: 2024

Verse:

I’ve always worn my heart on my sleeve

Not sure why it’s so hard to believe

That I can’t go on, all this talk is cheap

Round and round in circles, you don’t understand

I know the issues, there was no plan

(Always) acting like you don’t give a damn

Pre-Chorus:

Once we were magic, a dream in a dream

I just keep remembering the way that you’d beam

When you saw my face at our very first start

But the longer I stayed, the more you'd break my heart

Chorus:

It was just a dream in a dream

Never once based in reality

It was just a dream in a dream

I’m now awake and can finally see

It was just a dream in a dream

Expanding myself, I can inhale and breathe

It was just a dream in a dream for me

For me

Verse:

To everyone else you’d pretend you’re the man

“I was so lucky” said all of my friends

Still had your back when I was abandoned

(Now I’m)

Holding back tears as I watch you leave

You wasted my time with your gaslighting

So many promises, with no intention to keep

Pre-Chorus:

Once we were magic, a dream in a dream

When it was good love just burst at the seams

But no matter how fleeting inside I always knew

Some day I’d wake up alone, not next to you

Chorus:

It was just a dream in a dream

Never once based in reality

It was just a dream in a dream

I’m now awake and can finally see

It was just a dream in a dream

Expanding myself, I can inhale and breathe

It was just a dream in a dream for me

For me

Bridge:

Your biggest regret I know in time you will see

(Was) underestimating my strength continually

Even though this is hard I feel so very free

Of this nightmare that I once thought was a dream

Chorus:

It was just a dream in a dream

Never once based in reality

It was just a dream in a dream

I’m now awake and can finally see

It was just a dream in a dream

Expanding myself, I can inhale and breathe

I can breathe

I can breathe

No more dreams

No more dreams

No more dreams

I guarantee

No more dreams

No more dreams

No more dreams

For me, I’m free

I’m free

I’m free

I’m free

Of the dream you could never see

With me

With me

I’m free

From the dream

*END*

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CARRY ON

Written By: Laura Halasa | Copyright: 2024

Verse:

I know there’s fear

I know there’s doubt

I am right here

We’ll work it out

You always have me

You’re never alone

Life doesn’t have to be lived on your own

Take it from me

It’s okay to be scared

Starting all over

It can be weird

So much to do

Nothing feels safe

Every decision seems to carry such weight

Pre-Chorus:

I’ve been here before and you should know

Progress does happen even though it’s slow

Someday you’ll wake, open up your eyes

And feel so much gratitude inside (because)

Chorus:

No one has life figured out

From outside in, it’s easy to doubt

But when transformation finds you

You leave the past behind you

And carry on…

Everything seems wrong and out of place

But slowly dark nights turn to brighter days

Then one day you won’t recognize you

When you look into the rear view

Because you’ll have carried on

Verse:

So here I am

My dearest friend

We’ll pick up the pieces,

We’ll start again

You can create

The life that you choose

Wherever you end up, I’ll be with you

The past is the past

You are now here

Release all the anger

Cry all your tears

You’re exactly where

You’re meant to be

And I’m so excited for your journey

Pre-Chrous:

I’ve been here before and you should know

Progress does happen even though it’s slow

Someday you’ll wake, open up your eyes

And feel so much gratitude inside (because)

Chorus:

No one has life figured out

From outside in, it’s easy to doubt

But when transformation finds you

You leave the past behind you

And carry on…

Everything seems wrong and out of place

But now is the time to give yourself some grace

Then one day you won’t recognize you

When you look into the rear view

Because you’ll have carried on

Bridge:

You’re finally becoming what you’re meant to be

Embrace all the change and opportunity

No matter what happened the cards are now stacked

We’re in life together, there’s no going back

Chorus:

No one has life figured out

From outside in, it’s easy to doubt

But when transformation finds you

You leave the past behind you

And carry on…

Everything seems wrong and out of place

Constantly wavering between time and space

Then one day you won’t recognize you

When you look into the rear view

Because you’ll have carried on

So just carry on

So just carry on

Just carry on

*END*

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halasa musings... xo

dear kleenex with lotion: i never understood you before. in fact, i loathed you. now that i have a cold, you complete me. and i love you. xo

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halasa musings... xo

not sure if it's lack of sleep, the german cold medicine, or just the fact that i'm a huge sap, but i just balled like a baby during "frozen" and "about time" on the airplane. darn rachel mcadams movies get me every time... pretty sure the adorable 21-year-old swiss boy sitting next to me thought i was nuts or having a nervous breakdown. it's his first trip to the states. welcome to california, the granola state, son: land of flakes and nuts. ahhhh, feels lovely to be home! hello, sun! hello, america! xo

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halasa musings... xo

just transferred a loan in 2-easy-steps to get a penis enlargement, saved 50% on car insurance, and lowered my credit score. thank you, spam. xo

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halasa musings... xo

real love is texting a photo to your boo asking how awful something looks and him trying to make me feel better by responding, "what's awful is you sending me pics without wearing eyeliner." and then telling your brother that story while laughing and him saying, "tell your boo the same." this is one dysfunctional circle of awesome love and i wouldn't have it any other way! plus, i really do look better with eyeliner... xo #solucky #BFF #boo #TLF

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halasa musings... xo

"dude" on cell at weho atm: "gurl, i'm gonna die. i think the atm is taking my money." halasa's advice? remove the shades, get off the phone, loosen those skinny jeans, and think... methinks those jeans are so tight they're restricting the blood flow to your brain. xo

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halasa musings... xo

wish fitbit counted miles driven as physical activity... i'd be the fitbit champion if so! xo

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walking around LA eating a half-gallon is ok, but finding a trash can was clearly out of the question. xo #iwantedsome

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halasa musings... xo

people should come with warning labels. "WARNING: you will be dumber after talking to me." can i please get those 15 minutes of my life back? xo