Ebony
Emilyn Brodsky Lyrics

ebony in bakery
The main character, Ebony, works in a bakery

you have a call on line one
Ebony receives a phone call

i hope it's not about your husband
The singer hopes the phone call is not about Ebony's husband

and i hope it's not about your son
The artist hopes the phone call is not about Ebony's son

ebony i saw you with your cupcakes and your scones
The artist observed Ebony making cupcakes and scones

i'm sorry for your losses as i'm sure that you are
The singer sympathizes with Ebony for whatever losses she has suffered

sorry for my own
The singer expresses their own remorse for something

bread helps when you drink too much
Bread can assist with the effects of alcohol consumption

bread helps with anxiety
Bread can help with feelings of anxiety

bread helps with meat and cheese
Bread complements the flavors of meat and cheese

bread helps when men leave
Bread can help deal with the pain of a broken relationship

bread helps like women's words
Bread can be as comforting as words of support from other women

bread helps though it sounds absurd
Despite sounding unlikely, bread can provide emotional relief

if all that we can ever be is a reflection of our histories
Our past experiences shape who we are today

then you and i seem unlikely to be anything with clarity
The singer thinks they have little in common with Ebony

but ebony there are people who have come back from worse than this
Despite current struggles, others have faced worse and persevered

and your hands are strong
Ebony is physically capable and resilient

and your heart is strong
Ebony is emotionally strong

and you still have your faith in jesus
Ebony has religious belief

ebony now please don't cry the customers won't buy
The artist comforts Ebony and warns her not to cry, as it could affect business

tear stained cakes or brownies baked with the glory of your misery
Baked goods made while upset or crying may be less appealing to customers

ebony remember me but above that remember you
The artist wants Ebony to remember both the artist and herself

remember about the baby
The singer reminds Ebony to remember the baby

remember everything you want to do
The artist encourages Ebony to remember her goals

you wanna build something
Ebony wants to create something

and I like that about you
The singer admires that aspect of Ebony

you build bread
Ebony specializes in baking bread

i wish i did that too
The artist expresses interest in learning how to bake bread

even if you do not think that it does
Baking bread has value, even if Ebony does not realize it

ebony take credit please for everything you do
The singer urges Ebony to take pride in her achievements

take credit for what you've given
Ebony should acknowledge her contributions

and believe it when they mumble their thank yous
People may not express gratitude clearly, but Ebony should still accept it

take care to recognize that you are truly
Ebony should realize that she truly is

a miracle every day
Ebony is amazing every day

even if you are truly miserable every day
Even in tough times, Ebony is still remarkable