Abby Holliday - 8 Hours | NPR Tiny Desk Contest Submission 2021

NPR Tiny Desk Submission 2021: “8 Hours” Live Session by Abby Holliday
Song by Abby Holliday
Performed by Abby Holliday, Jonathan Class on keys, and Timothy Carpenter on acoustic guitar
Recorded and mixed by Jonathan Class
Video by Luke Holliday
Links:
Instagram: @abbyholliday
Twitter: @abbyhollidayz
Facebook: @abbyhollidaymusic
Website: abbyholliday.com
Lyrics:
Grandma is drinkin’ again
I’m feeling foolish cause I thought she would quit
Is it something I did?
Something I did?
Best friend and I don’t talk anymore
One day I woke up and it felt different
Is it something I said?
Or something I did?
Can we pretend that everything’s alright?
And that none of it keeps us up at night
Can we pretend that everything’s alright?
Like we’re getting 8 hours
8 hours of sleep at night
My neighbors been in love since I was a kid
Just signed the papers, they’re calling it quits
They said it was easy
Was it easy?
Cause their little girl came up to me and said,
“Mommy’s moving out but she’ll be right back”
So don’t tell me that’s easy
Please don’t pretend that everything’s alright
And that none of it keeps you up at night
Please don’t pretend that everything’s alright
You look like you got 8 hours of sleep last night
I’m one to talk about not pretending
I’m one to say you should let it out
But the truth is
I haven’t said what I meant in so long
I just pretend that everything’s alright
And that none of it keeps me up at night
I just pretend that everything’s alright
Like I’m getting 8 hours of sleep at night
I just pretend that everything’s alright
And that none of it keeps me up at night
I just pretend that everything’s alright
I wish that I got 8 hours
8 hours of sleep at night

[@AdamPaddock]

If NPR doesn’t choose this, they some fools

[@vonnscottbair]

Good Afternoon: The NPR judges will have an exceptionally tough decision to make this year, but this one has a legit chance.

[@vanishkumar2883]

Amazing ✨❤️

[@matoxasosa]

This song makes me feel much better when I'm depressed. I have bipolar disorder.

[@YelsewNesnej]

Lovely

[@elisehubers]

goodness gracious

[@cubworld]

Not sure how I stumbled on your music on itunes but I'm so glad I did!

[@itsjustfelixmx]

This is great! Congratulations Abby

[@GabrielleGrace]

Insane

[@CodyPyper]

NPR should definitely choose this, and they should also hire Luke to film their session as well haha. Fantastic all around

[@anthonyriggs5115]

5/5 yeets

[@benjamin.kelley]

Easily one of the best on Musicbed. Love the east listening, 80s vibe, small town feel.

[@catherinegardner200]

i have had this song on repeat

[@heilleman7438]

Good vibration !

[@brendenkoon9594]

What an absolute sleepy anthem 🔥

[@danashrulez]

Beautiful song!

[@johnhardig9754]

Wow what a great job Abby! Can't decide which version I like best.. this one or the full band arrangement???? Your recent performance at Bogarts' in Cincinnati was mind blowing. Your band was flawless and you OWNED that stage! keep up the good work.

[@hilsinger4063]

beautiful song Abby, Jonathan, Timothy and video Luke! I really resonate with this on all the levels.
My dad grew up in Cincinnati and loved the Reds. He passed 2 years ago and I'm remembering him now, thank you xoxo

[@kevinramos131]

L O V E I T 😍

[@hey_im_random]

This was amazing, you're doing amazing. So calming. Thanks for doing this 🌃
You're making the world a lil bit more beautiful one step at a time!
Thanks

[@rorykelsch5181]

Wow, so good!

[@Adjay722]

woah. you are amazing

[@deesinepurenero7338]

amazing voice

[@ethangarz]

Damn this is so beautiful. Good work Abby, you and the whole team did an incredible job!

[@CrisAnneFernandez]

UR AMAZING

[@alexisnewman1183]

This is so good

[@artiep]

Gorgeous!

[@mtchllhrtly]

So so so good!!!

[@kentuckybagel]

Is it?

[@mtchllhrtly]

@@kentuckybagel 100%

[@lukegainey2017]

😬🙌🏼💥🤯

[@jeytan8307]

Your voice is giving positive vibes to every listeners. You're truly an exceptional. Would you be interested in performing live on Sessions?