Obligation

Cécile McLorin Salvant

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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Vocals

Paul Sikivie

Bass

Sullivan Fortner

Piano

Kyle Poole

Drums

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Songwriter

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

Cécile McLorin Salvant

Producer

Ben Tousley

Graphic Design

Alex Conroy

Assistant Engineer

Todd Whitelock

Mixing Engineer

Sullivan Fortner

Co-Producer

Robert Hurwitz

Executive Producer

Chris Muth

Mastering Engineer

Shawn Michael Jones

Photography

Lyrics

What happens when the foundation of a relationship is guilt, not love?
Obligation
Promises lead to resentment
I could love you if only it would stop your weeping
And start your smiling
But is that love?
Obligation
Promises lead to expectations
Which lead to resentment
What happens when the foundation of a sexual encounter is guilt
Not desire?
Obligation
Promises lead to resentment
I'd let you touch me if only it would stop your pushing
And get you leaving
Is that desire?
Obligation
Promises lead to expectations
Which lead to resentment