I've read a lot about how repetition is a magic element in songwriting, but it's hard to tell if you're overdoing it. Trying to diversify what I'm writing, I end up getting stuck with a lot of wordy pieces that wouldn't fit a melody if I begged them.

I wanted to write something just to convey a feeling, so I didn't overthink it. I love it for the title that seems to lead you somewhere, but in the end, it goes to the absolute opposite. It's all about lowering your expectations given changes in situations — slowly realizing you stopped hoping to be loved. Finding solace in just knowing you're not invisible.

When I was writing it, I always felt like it needed a bridge. Reading some random thoughts of a few months earlier, I placed them right there and didn't feel like I needed to change anything.

Better Keep My Hopes

You said you're heavy
But I'm no lighter
Can't ease your pains
Forgotten laughter
I'm not that good
Not that bad, either
I have much to say
Things that matter

I unload my feelings
Let them out slowly
I bestow upon you
So I won't explode

And every time I'll
Hope you love it
Hope you like it
Hope you take it
Hope you bear it
Hope you hear it
Better keep my hopes down

You can't see me
From where you're looking
Emulate your cool
But I'm still hurting
I strayed too far off
You didn't notice
And you don't hide
I know you heard it

Reloaded with feelings
Packed them up slowly
Afraid that I'll explode
More than I can hold

And every time I'll
Hope you love it
Hope you like it
Hope you take it
Hope you bear it
Hope you hear it
Better keep my hopes down

Hellish ticks
Give up
Crying at night
Enough
Baby steps
Crawling back
Torn paper
Worn out dreams

And every time I'll
Hope you love me
Hope you trust me
Hope you like me, no
Hope you bear me
Hope you see me
Better keep my hopes down

Better keep my hopes down
Better keep my hopes down
Better keep my hopes down
Better keep my hopes