Always nice to end on a positive tone (!)
More depression-related material here, this time focussing on the withdrawal a person can experience when they're in the midst of it. I've certainly felt better when I hide away and I keep myself protected from the world, and no it's not the healthiest approach, but in that moment, it is what's needed.
Anyway, this was song number 14, and this was a struggle. So I'm actually glad FAWM is over. No offence, it's just my creative brain needs a break. I can't do any more!
Maybe see you around next year?
I keep you at arm’s length
Please stay away
I’m diving in the deep end
Of wallowing and hate
You try to work your way in
You can’t leave me alone
But I need you at arm’s length
Then we can get along
I keep you at arm’s length
I just need some space
It’s too overwhelming
With a crowd in my face
I don’t look like you want me to
And I don’t laugh no more
So I need you at arm’s length
It’s easier for sure
I keep you at arm’s length
When you want to have a use
You play the good Samaritan
But you have no solutions
And I don’t need your kindness
I don’t deserve your care
So I need you at arm’s length
I’m happier you’re not there
I keep you at arm’s length
Please don’t offence
I am well looked after
When I overfeed myself
And I might hate the whole world
But I love that I do
So I need you at arm’s length
To let me see this through
I need you at arm’s length
Or else I will hate you
@berni1954 Apr 2022
This comes across as a track from your equivalent of Joni MItchell's "Blue" whatever that would be. It is so painfully honest and personal, yet it touches me deeply and chokes me up.
That's it I have heard all 14 of your songs and I still hold to my opinion that you are one of my favourite discoveries this FAWM
I dearly hope you'll be back next year and more people will get to hear you. Meanwhile I'll try and find time to check out your Youtube channel soon.
Oh I read on the comments that your Youtube Channel is invitation only. Can you send me a link, please via Facebook, perhaps.
@audrey Mar 2022
All your music feels so honest to me, which is an incredible achievement. It reaches right in and touches the core of our souls. It's breathtaking. This is an absolutely beautiful melody, vocal, and piano accompaniment, and of course, lyric. Bravo! I also hope to see you back here next year. :)
@jonmeta Mar 2022
Nice build through the piece, very skilfully played. The ringing bass notes in the last couple verses sound amazing.
@nancyrost Feb 2022
That opening piano figure is haunting and builds a fitting tension. I love when it gradually breaks and becomes something quite beautiful.
I can very much relate to these lyrics.
Glad to have discovered your music and hope to see you next year!