This is a song about mental health. In some ways, most of my songs could be described that way. But this one is really hitting the mark for me at the moment. I’ve been attempting to get into meditation recently and this song perfectly describes my battle with anxieties and trying, mostly unsuccessfully, to calm down my racing mind.
lyrics
This is not an easy ride
I’m strapped in and I’m terrified
Show me all the exit signs
I may need a quick escape
I see empty glasses everywhere
I won’t even fill them halfway
A crooked smile cracked to ear to ear
I think I need that quick escape
My shelter’s blowing open
And the sun is burning through
I’m alone when I’m alone with you
We left it all behind us
Running further out of view
Nothing left means nothing left to lose
Oh my
Blue skies
If only I could still my mind
My mind
My my
If only I could steal more time
I hold too many worlds inside
They’re spinning out of orbit
How to trust the ones who lie
Yea think I’m self-absorbing
But at least it’s not that boring
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