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asleep by the smiths or little wing by jimi hendricks

it literally depends on what state my life & mental health would be at the time **asleep by the smiths: i’ve had enough. i’m fucking done. i’m depressed, everything that could possibly go wrong has gone wrong i’m low energy, i‘m exhausted, i feel worthless. i feel betrayed by, not only some peers but, myself as well and probably even by God so i am accepting defeat “sing me to sleep im tired and i want to go to bed don’t try to wake me in the morning cus i will be glad to go don’t feel bad for me i want you to know deep in the cell of my heart i will feel so glad to go there is another world there is a better world” 😮‍💨 bars **little wing by jimi hendricks: i was in a good state of mind, content with life, grateful for whatever came my way just in a good place overall with friends & family. maybe i have a lover maybe i don’t either way im chillin i left the world happy, hopeful, & at peace so im accepting the end with that being said, i’ll either come back as a guardian angel or it’ll be my gaurdian angel speaking to me as i die/ transcend “‘it’s alright’ she says ‘it’s alright’ take anything you want from me fly on little wing” 😮‍💨 HEAT

@sleepyslug

May 17, 2024

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The Lyricism of Phil Ochs

I really admire how he kept trying new things, routinely switching up his stylistic approach to explore the same set of themes, always sticking to his guns. Here are some of his lyrics that have been on my mind lately: ✥ From 'Pleasures of the Harbor' For love was but a smile Teasing all the while Now dancing down the drain ✥ From 'The Party' The wallflower is waiting, she hides behind composure She'd love to dance and prays that no one asks her Then she steals a glance at lovers while her fingers tease her hair And she marvels at the confidence of those who hide their fears Then her eyes are closed as she rides away with a foreign legionnaire And my shoulders had to shrug As I crawl beneath the rug And re-tune my piano ✥ From 'When I'm Gone' And I won't breathe the bracing air when I'm gone And I can't even worry 'bout my cares when I'm gone Won't be asked to do my share when I'm gone So I guess I'll have to do it while I'm here ✥ From 'There But For Fortune' Show me a prison, show me a jail Show me a prisoner whose face has gone pale And I'll show you a young man with so many reasons why And there but for fortune, may go you or I Also 'Jim Dean of Indiana' is great example of how lyrics are animated by melody, phrasing and pacing. None of the lyrics of 'Jim Dean' particularly stand out when written down, but when heard the emotional build-up is so intense and heart-breaking. Every quiet blunt little line builds on the one that came before, culminating in the final gut-punch: "That is where I placed a flower For Jim Dean of Indiana" It's the only time anything in the song is said in first person, let alone implies that the story has anything other than a distant omniscient point of view. It's just so sad!! Anyways, give him a listen and lmk if you have any insight into the lyrical pit of despair that is 'When In Rome' lol (Phil could get extremely pessimistic, would often write from the worst person in any scenario's perspective to really make you look at it straight in the face [eg: 'Outside Of A Small Circle Of Friends'*] and really loved writing about sailors. It can be a lot sometimes!) _____________________________________ * "Maybe we should raise our voices, ask somebody why But demonstrations are a drag, besides, we're much too high" is another great line lol, get organized or get WRECKED

@greenstar

Jan 31, 2025

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I always liked that one Neil young lyric

It doesn’t mean that much to me, to mean that much to you.

@whalebutt

Feb 9, 2024

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vet or vet nurse

turns out theyre all killing themselves because its so sad and stressful https://www.nomv.org/ Not One More Vet NOMV is tryna help the mental wellbeing of animal care specialists

@fruitjelly

May 31, 2024

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him

@fruitjelly

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grimes - genesis (2012)

(i feel like this is so controversial for no reason...)

@fruitjelly

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