Beast or Beauty

from Openhearted by Priya Parrotta

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“Beast or Beauty” was initially inspired by the story of Beauty and the Beast, but quickly became about the darkness that is part of the human condition. I wished to convey that the shadows in which we live are not necessarily of our own making, but rather the result of living amongst those who have forgotten how to care for one another. For it is through the heart that we can feel fully human, fully ourselves, and fully connected to the world around us.

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I knew nothing but the shallows
before I met the Beast
Knew not that in the darkest shadows
The sun still rises in the East

Come out of the darkness
and look me in the eyes
and know that I too fear
the shadows that we disguise

and can we call this an enchantment
when it seems to bring no light?
and would we call it magic
if we see glimmers in the night?

and as I watched the petals fall
I remembered life in color
and I found it impossible
to think that I would ever love another

and can we call this an enchantment
when it seems to bring no light?
and would we call it magic
if we see glimmers in the night?

but then I realized the Beast
isn’t who I was
that it really was the world, you see
that had forgotten how to love

and can we call this an enchantment
when it seems to bring no light?
and would we call it magic
if we see glimmers in the night?

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from Openhearted, released July 4, 2023
Music, lyrics and production by Priya Parrotta

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Priya Parrotta Rome, Italy

Priya is an author, singer, songwriter, composer, producer, and activist dedicated to peace and healing across borders. Her music celebrates the Earth, the skies, and the journeys of our hearts. She is a multicultural, world citizen with close connections to the Mediterranean, South Asia & the Americas. Priya was one of 50 musicians nationwide to be nominated for the 2022 US Artists Fellowship. ... more