From the recording Life Absurd singles
Released 26 May 2026
Music and lyrics by Kazuko Ali
Produced by Henrik Scriver
Performed by Kaleya (vocals and backing vocals), Lars Schuster (trumpet), Kirsten Falkum Christensen (piano), Frank Thogersen (drums), Peter Friis (double bass)
(c) Copyright Kazuko Ali 2026. All rights reserved
Lyrics
Sometimes all I want to do
is curl up in my mind with you
Wrap myself in thoughts of summer nights
on sandy shores
So here I’ll stop and hibernate
And force my fears to lie in wait
As problems whirl and roar outside my door
From dusk til dawn
I’ll build myself a cocoon
It’s time for self-preservation
I’m wrenching free of the rules
Truth is, I’m breaking without you
So I’ll build my cocoon
I’ll build my cocoon
The world is full of brittle hearts
Cracked icy words and fiery sparks
There’s no shame in locking them outside
Reclaiming time
I’ll build myself a cocoon
It’s time for self-preservation
I’m wrenching free of the rules
Truth is, I’m breaking without you
So I’ll build my cocoon
I’ll build my cocoon