I’m here again because I’m sad.
Which is kinda OK really – this being the music to grieve to playlist – but it’s more than the normal sadness – and while it’s not quite despair – it does feel overwhelming.
I could give you the exact point in time and particular reference – which you would all understand, if not necessarily appreciate – but that’s not the point of tracks like this:
“Damn
You should really see yourself more often
But I can’t
When the mirror is awful
Oh whatcha gonna do now?
I got a hold on you
And damn
Maybe I should lick my wounds less often
Makes me want to be alone”
Who listening to this list – and reading these words – can’t relate to that sentiment?
It doesn’t matter if you’re dealing with the loss of someone, working through depression, or even addressing the ever permeating sense of general hopelessness – we tend to put ourself at the center of things – and then proceed to kick the shit out of ourselves for being there.
The track is a beauty – it has that melancholic groove that’s taking you along for a ride and “doing the job” that sad songs should do – even if the subject matter isn’t relevant to your life or particular circumstances.
As ever though – I’m the eternal optimist – and I’ll go with Nat’s second line – we should “see” ourselves more often – maybe even be a little more forgiving, although I know that’s hard at times – times like these when you’re looking for sad songs.
But that’s Ok – ‘cos you’re going to remember this groove – remember this hook – remember this write up – and when you’re ready – you’re gonna remember how it connected with you – how it made you nod – how it made you sure that there’s at least one other person out there that gets it – and hey – that means you’re not alone…
Thank you Nat.
Thank you Maria.
You’ll find this track on Maria’s rather awesome Music to Explore Everything – it’s archived right now but it has a beautiful vibe and might be just what you’re looking for right now.
