Post a song that means something to you.

This is Barenaked Ladies's "Helicopters". Many of you may not know that their songs aren't all light and jokey. Their songwriting is as strong as anyone's. This one is downright chilling, and hauntingly timely considering the Ukraine situation. It's about how the band felt hypocritical visiting war-torn countries only to be whisked back in a hot second. I have a terrible fear of abandonment, and my brain latched onto the refrain "I'll be...leaving soon" as a warning from my loved ones, friends, lovers, and even pets as they prepare to exit my life. Can't listen to this one without 😢.
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SatanBurger · 36-40, F

Priest's Obey:

Release the strings of love and hatred, embrace the rain, now you're in control...

This is kind of in line with David Hawkins type therapy and acceptance therapy because of my panic disorder and the lingering after effects of panic attacks, I haven't had one in years but I still have let's say.. ghost feelings. But generally, the whole song rings true in society and how unhealthy we are at dealing with dark parts of ourselves so it comes out in repressive ways. That's kind of what I got from the video, is kind of about acceptance and love.

The line I quote starts around 2:30 it's so good.

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