February/My Brain Is A Liar
by @bethyrose
Liner Notes
Yeah the winter months can be hard ones at times. Thankfully I've got a handful of coping and self-care strategies... including songwriting! Three cheers for FAWM, it's very therapeutic to get these words on paper.
Lyrics
Whose words are these inside my head Spreading lies and soaked in dread Don't believe everything you think There's everything here but the/ kitchen sink
My mind's a mess A disaster I guess My mind's a mess I guess
Blame the cold and blame the ice My anxiety isn't playing nice Whatever gave you the impression I was ever over/ my depression
My brain's a liar Feels like it's on fire My brain is a liar
Far more tears than any reason Just trying to make it through this SAD season I know it doesn't have to be this way I'm looking for the sunshine/ day by day
With my mind I have to be kind Be kind to my mind With my mind I have to be kind Be kind to my mind
I'll drink more water, get more sleep I guess it doesn't have to be too deep Read and journal, phone a friend And know that February/ has an end
This month won't last forever Things will get better I've made up my mind, it'll have to mind me Powered by self-care and tea Powered by self-care and tea This is how I love me This is how I love me
And we'll make it through February
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I think a lot of people will empathize with this song. I hope the next season treats you well. I hope you pet a dog soon too.
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Thank you! May there be cute pets and sunshine in your future as well!
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So very true. I think we are all over it at this point. I also agree 100% about FAWM. "My brain is a liar" is such a great line and you explore this so well in the lyrics. Also love the reference to SAD. The bridge is great - wonderful use of repetition and almost like a mantra. I like how you end the song with a hopeful direction and some encouragement. Shoutout from my husband who overheard your song and really likes it!
Thanks so much, really appreciate it!
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Wow, I feel so much of this! As always, you do such a good job of crafting emotional and elegant lyrics. Just one more week of February!