Arlo Parks - "Blades" & "Weightless" (Live at Granada Theater)

KXT 91.7 presents Arlo Parks in front of a live audience at Dallas' famous Granada Theater for an intimate performance including hit singles, "Blades" and "Weightless." Watch as she delivers soulful vocals and poignant lyrics, with her unique blend of indie, alternative and R&B sounds.
Produced by KERA
Audio Engineered by Matt Fury
'Blades' Lyrics:
I'm exhausted watching like Claire Danes through the water
Catching light like blades through your body, the party's ablaze
We grew apart when you were fighting with your sister
I don't think I realized how horribly I miss you now
Regret is flowering inside me while I'm scooping ice
Hope you know that I
I just don't know what to do
'Cause I only want to be with you
I remember there was something strangely romantic
In our friendship, we were dramatic, I wept in your arms
Talking for hours on the gravel, letting our backs burn
Walking to Boxers linking pinkies, wearing matching pearls
And now I'm struggling, I'm choking up without the words
Hope you know that I
I just don't know what to do
'Cause I only want to be with you
I just miss your voice
Say you've been alright
Callin' when you're lonely, late at night
'Cause I only want to be with you
So I make my way over as the white lightning zigzags
And you're with Ahmed, plum red slacks and tequila freezer
And you laugh the same, hand on mouth 'cause you hate your teeth
And I love your teeth and I'm scared to speak
'Cause I catch a whiff of your rosehip tea
But I, I just don't know what to do
'Cause I only want to be with you
I just miss your voice
Say you've been alright
Callin' when you're lonely, late at night
'Cause I only want to be with you
Only want to be with you
I only want to be with you
Only want to be with you
'Weightless' Lyrics:
Cardamom and jade as your eyes screamed
On the night you showed your volcanic side
And I'm afraid to need validation
Waiting for the day when you finally try
There are sandflies in the champagne
You're closed off, I'm so drained
But I sparkle in the rare case
That you tell me I'm your sunray
I'm starved of your affection
You're crushed under the pressure
But you won't change
No, you won't change
I don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna wait for you
But I need you so I won't go
I don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna wait for you
I don't wanna wait for you
But I need you so I won't go
Tethered to the person you could be
Re-reading our texts from the strawberry days
Just give me a sign if you want me
Just give me a sign if you wanna stay
There's blue glass in the soft rain
You're passive, I'm in pain
But I sparkle in the rare case
That you tell me I'm your sunray
I am starved of your affection
You're crushed under the pressure
But you won't change
No, you won't change
I don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna wait for you
But I need you so I won't go
I don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna wait for you
I don't wanna wait for you
But I need you so I won't go
And I usually know my strength
But here I am at ninety degrees bent
A metallic taste at the back of my throat
Watch your deltoid flex as you cough on the phone
And I've lost my grit and I'm in my head
You're so withdrawn and I'm standing there
Keeping wool over my eyes
Keeping wool over my eyes
I don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna wait for you
Don't wanna wait for you
But I need you so I won't go

[@jwp500]

Possibly the shortest show I’ve ever seen and I saw James Brown and Ray Charles?! While 40 minutes, I loved every minute. Ms. Parks is a gem.

[@kxtradio]

Arlo Parks is amazing!!