Name: in my car
Duration: P00H03M30S
Description: // an ode to my car: my most extravagant expense and most sacred hiding place. an ode to boundaries, which I’m learning are often ignored even when clearly expressed. an ode to security and safety and the power that comes from saying no, again and again and again. an ode to creating space for myself //

in my car

from baby blue by ella ruby

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// an ode to my car: my most extravagant expense and most sacred hiding place. an ode to boundaries, which I’m learning are often ignored even when clearly expressed. an ode to security and safety and the power that comes from saying no, again and again and again. an ode to creating space for myself //

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i bought this car with all my savings
i outfit it like a home
I carry my books with me
lightning thief and charlie bone

and in my glove compartment
registration by its side
a bottle of my favorite lotion
mint, lavender, and thyme

in my car my body is mine

i bought this car with all my savings
i keep some firewood in my trunk
a box of matches and newspapers
in case I break down in the dark

an extra gallon of water
a couple blankets, folded square
the seventh book of harry potter
i would say i come prepared

in my car my body is mine
but as it turns out, not all of the time

i bought this car with all my savings
i love it like i love myself
it gave me a sense of safety
to think that I could lock things out

in my car my body was mine
but as it turned out, not all of the time.

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from baby blue, released October 14, 2022
Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Jon O’Brien at The Music Box Studios, Idyllwild CA // Mastered by Philip Shaw Bova at Bova Lab Studio, Ottawa Canada // Vocals: Ella Ruby Scudder-Davis // Guitar: Ella Ruby Scudder-Davis; Eric Cannata // Bass: Eric Cannata // Piano: Grace Freeman // Drums: Kevin Farzad // Strings: Olivia Mainville // Artwork: Ella Ruby Scudder-Davis

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ella ruby Seattle, Washington

hi hello my name is ella ruby and I'm a queer indie-folk artist. these songs are my heart! thank you for being here 🦆

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