Blog Post #7: "Socially Conscious" Lyrics
The song titled, "Breathe Me" by Sia speaks strongly of social issues. The story it tells of a person who is going through a hard time of Depression and is using coping methods to make the pain go away. It's about feeling empty inside, and hopeless, unworthy. The theme addressed in the song is of Depression, Anxiety, and the thought of Self-harm. The song is a cry for help. The song speaks to me today because it has reminded me of a time that I was in depression and thinking about self harming myself. It was a few years back around high school, thought I was all alone with no "friends". I didn't realize till now that I never had any real friends, but now I have the most, wonderful two best friends I could of asked for. Here's a fun fact: Did you know this tale of the song was very real to Sia? In 2018 of an interview, she reveals that she attempted suicide and after that plotted her own death. This song is very powerful in short words. It is one of the few music videos that Sia's face is not covered up by a wig or accessory.
[Verse 1]
Help, I have done it again
I have been here many times before
Hurt myself again today
And, the worst part is there's no-one else to blame
[Chorus]
Be my friend, hold me
Wrap me up, enfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up and breathe me
[Verse 2]
Ouch I have lost myself again
Lost myself and I am nowhere to be found
Yeah I think that I might break
Lost myself again and I feel unsafe
[Chorus]
Be my friend, hold me
Wrap me up, enfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up and breathe me
Be my friend, hold me
Wrap me up, enfold me
I am small and needy
Warm me up and breathe me
Citation:
“Sia – Breathe Me.” Genius, 19 Apr. 2004, genius.com/Sia-breathe-me-lyrics.
I like your take on this and that you are very real about your thoughts on it, you honesty is admirable. I think songs like this are important because they truly speak to people who can relate or may be feeling the same way. I think it's a great way to gather those who can relate and make sure they know they are not alone in what they are feeling. In depression I am aware that a lot of the times the person feels very alone even when it may not be the case. So songs like this and artists like Sia who speak their truth help others come out of tough parts of life.
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