Undermine is a song written by Juliette Barnes and Deacon Clairbourne. It is first recorded by just Juliette, but then recorded again as a duet with Juliette and Deacon.
iTunes Release
The song premiered on the show during episode two, titled, 'I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You)'. It was again heard on episode three, titled 'Someday You'll Call My Name'. The song was released on iTunes, along with other songs from the second episode.
Lyrics
Juliette:
Sometimes good intentions don't come across so well,
Get me analyzing
Everything that ain't worth thinking 'bout,
Just 'cause I ain't lived through,
The same hand that was dealt to you,
Doesn't make me any less,
Or make any more of you,
I wouldn't trade my best day,
So you could validate all your fears,
And if I've only got one shot,
Won't waste it on a shadowbox,
I'd stand right here.
And it's all talk, talk, talk,
Talking in the wind,
It only slows you down if you start listening.
And it's a whole lot harder to shine,
Than undermine.
Yeah undermine.
First mile is always harder,
When you're leaving what you know,
Won't blame you if you stay here,
Waving to me as I go.
Always wished the best for you,
Thought that you could see me through,
My wildest dreams,
Yeah, the ones you thought I'd never make,
Still you would trade your best day,
Just to have your way,
All these years,
And if you only had one shot,
Maybe all this talk,
Would disappear.
And it's all talk, talk, talk,
Talking in the wind,
It only slows you down if you start listening,
And it's a whole lot harder to shine,
Than undermine.
Yeah undermine.
It's a whole lot harder to shine,
Yeah it's a whole lot harder to shine,
Than undermine.
Yeah undermine.
Sometimes, good intentions,
Don't come across so well...