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Running on Empty

from Finding My Balance by Jen Midkiff

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I have always, always, packed my to-do lists more full than I had hours in which to complete them. I am always, always, juggling at least 5 different sets of priorities. And I am always, always, tired.

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Running on Empty

Well, there goes the day again
The list of chores to do just never seems to end
I hoped to have some time, to maybe get ahead
But things came up, and my plans had to bend

No battles to be fought
My calendar was clear today--at least, that's what I thought
Ran errands for the kids and then I had some bills to pay
and they've eaten up my time for ME, today

so now I'm
Runnin' on empty--work all day, fall behind
Other folks' priorities get placed ahead of mine
Runnin' on empty--when will I ever learn
There's only so much candle left to burn?

So much still to do
Dirty dishes in the sink, laundry's waitin' too
I know I haven't always felt my life was such a mess
Clutter's getting deeper, and I confess

That I do it to myself
This expectation of a house where I've dusted every shelf
My family hates housework every bit as much as me
But I'm the one it bothers, so it's on me

To keep
Runnin' on empty--for a goal I never reach
It's not like there won't be more loads of laundry in a week
Runnin' on empty--when will I ever learn
There's only so much candle left to burn?

Can't sleep at night
Tomorrow's list is looming, and I've got to get it right
The list of hats I wear seems longer every day
Sometimes it makes me want to run away

So here I am again
Sitting, watching Netflix until 2 a.m.
It's the only time of day no one's expecting me to be
Doing something useful, but sleep's the fee

So I'm still
Running on empty--I'm happy, I'm just tired
Now I'll sleepwalk through the tasks that are required
Runnin' on empty--when will I ever learn
There's only so much candle left to burn?
There's only so much candle left to burn...
I hope it's not too late before I learn.

credits

from Finding My Balance, released November 3, 2023
Jen Midkiff: lead vocals, bass guitar
Eric Distad: lead and rhythm guitar, drums
Sunnie Larsen: violin, backing vocals
Lauren Oxford: banjo, backing vocals

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Jen Midkiff (she/her) Noblesville, Indiana

Harpist and singer Jen Midkiff is a performer and educator in the Indianapolis area. From early music to folk to pop standards, Jen has too many musical loves to pick just one!

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