Lyrics Dodie Clark – From Braces To Lipstick

Muddy handprints and wonky teeth
A promise made that I know I will keep
Even though it was made
In those careless days

And the reason why it’s taken me so long
To write such a mediocre song is because
I’ll never be able to show you how proud I am

We’ve gone from braces to lipstick
From bikes to the road
From doodles and stories to coursework on our own
From boyfriend to boyfriend I’ve watched you grow
Into the beautiful Alice I’m so proud to know;
I love you so

It’s pretty clear that we are strong
I’d like to say the wedding is still on!
But in all sincerity, you’re being here with me for life
And the red sofa bed is I don’t know where
And the Now 69 album’s not been played for years
But look at us now; we’d still do it if we could

And the reason why it’s taken me so long
To write such a mediocre song is because
I’ll never be able to show you how proud I am

We’ve gone from braces to lipstick
From bikes to the road
From doodles and stories to coursework on our own

And we’re certainly not bluetooth buddies anymore
And I can’t just gather up my Pj’s and knock on your door
And my phone doesn’t ring to tell me you’re 5 minutes away
But Alice Kristina Webb, you’re here to stay

And the reason why it’s taken me so long
To write such a mediocre song is because
I’ll never be able to show you how proud I am

We’ve gone from braces to lipstick
From bikes to the road
From doodles and stories to coursework on our own
From boyfriend to boyfriend I’ve watched you grow
Into the beautiful Alice I’m so proud to know;
I love you so