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Sadcore Sundays: “Slow Motion” by PHOX

Posted by strange on July 14, 2019
Sadcore Sundays: "Slow Motion" by PHOX

The first line of “Slow Motion” by PHOX, “Everything I do, I do in slow motion,” is relatable to me on so many levels. I remember with depression, I felt like I took way too much time to complete simple tasks, and that time itself was a sloth. With panic attacks, sometimes it felt like time had stopped as my depth perception went haywire. With mind obstacles sometimes the gut becomes ill, and with stomach problems or pain I’ve always had to slow down everything in my life, which is challenging if you’re working or in school or both.

Posted in: Sadcore Sundays, Sadcore Sundays Features, Shannen | Tagged: depressed songs, mental health music, mental health songs, mental illness music, mental illness songs, music for anxiety, music for depression, PHOX, sad songs, slow motion, songs for depression

Sadcore Sundays: “Adam’s Song” by Blink 182

Posted by strange on June 2, 2019
Sadcore Sundays: "Adam's Song" by Blink 182

It’s the 20th anniversary of Blink 182’s album “Enema of the State,” so we’re featuring a song from it about depression, suicidal ideations, and loneliness called “Adam’s Song.” At the time, bassist and singer Mark Hoppus felt he didn’t have any right to be depressed because their album, tour and band were hugely successful. Because of this, he didn’t want to talk about it with anyone. However, once he released the song, many fans resonated with his feelings and expressed their support. I hope this song provides a cathartic relief for anyone struggling with depression or feeling unworthy of being sad. Regardless of how well off you are or how many great things are going on in your life, you can have depression, and you are worthy of those emotions.

Lyrics “Adam’s Song” by Blink 182

Posted in: Sadcore Sundays, Sadcore Sundays Features, Shannen | Tagged: adam's song, blink 182, depressed songs, depression in famous people, depression in musicians, depression in rich people, depression songs, sad songs, sadcore sundays, suicide awareness

Sadcore Sundays: “The One” by Jorja Smith

Posted by strange on May 26, 2019
Sadcore Sundays: "The One" by Jorja Smith

It’s a weird balance to love someone and ask for their help, and conversely, to not run to them each time. Even though it is human to need company when we’re feeling sad, it can be scary to be vulnerable. If you’re struggling with this balance, Jorja Smith’s R&B pop song “The One” will soothe you when you choose to take care of yourself, and understand when you have trouble being okay with having a loved one be there for you. The choice is yours, and any choice you make is the right one.

Lyrics to “The One” by Jorja Smith:

Posted in: Sadcore Sundays, Sadcore Sundays Features | Tagged: #thestrangeisbeautiful, anxiety songs, depressed songs, depression songs, jorja smith, mental health songs, mental illness songs, sad songs, sadcore sundays, songs for anxiety, songs for depression, the one, the strange is beautiful

Sadcore Sundays INTERVIEW: “What I Need” by Daniel.

Posted by strange on July 9, 2017
Sadcore Sundays INTERVIEW: "What I Need" by Daniel.

Daniel. is an emo, folk punk artist in Humboldt, California speaking out about his depression and using music as therapy.

Posted in: Interviews, Interviews of Musicians, Sadcore Sundays, Sadcore Sundays Interviews | Tagged: catholic latino, catholic latino family, daniel., depressed songs, depression, emo, folk punk, gender stereotypes, humboldt, male depression, music heals, music helps depression, music is therapy, queer depression, queer identity, sad music, sad songs, sadcore sundays, songs for depression, teenage depression, the strange is beautifuls, voice as tall as trees, what i need

Sadcore Sundays: “Asilos Magdalena” by The Mars Volta

Posted by strange on May 1, 2017
Sadcore Sundays: "Asilos Magdalena" by The Mars Volta

mars volta

Lyrics:
Enfermo llegue
Y para componerme ando de vago
No me des tu obediencia
Por que te enseno mi cuerpo de lodo
En donde la piel estuvo debil
Con una hambre que no me deja cantar

En mi vida,
El oscuro me mantiene
Cuando yo te vi
En la lluvia me prometistes tu sangre

Yo no me quedo en mi vida
El oscuro me mantiene
Cuando yo te vi
En la lluvia me prometistes tu sangre
Yo no me quedo

Y ya que caiste de este mundo
Cargo una navaja
Dios mio
Para ti
Cuantas veces me mordiste
Y cuantas veces yo me fui

Y ya no me estoy enamorado
Con tus mentiras
El infierno me duermo
Por que el infierno es la unica verdad

En mi vida,
El oscuro me mantiene
Cuando yo te vi
En la lluvia me prometistes tu sangre

Yo no me quedo en mi vida
El oscuro me mantine
Cuando yo te vi
En la lluvia me prometistes tu sangre
Yo no me quedo

Estrella de la manana
Samael te persigo a ti
Y si me quedo sin alas
Ademas me muero por ti

Estrella de la manana
Samael te persigo a ti
Y si me quedo sin alas
Ademas me muero por ti

Estrella de la manana
Samael te persigo a ti
Y si me quedo sin alas
Ademas me muero por ti

Estrella de la manana
Samael te persigo a ti
Y si me quedo sin alas
Ademas me muero por ti

Estrella de la manana
Samael te persigo a ti
Y si me quedo sin alas
Ademas me muero por ti

Posted in: Sadcore Sundays, Sadcore Sundays Features | Tagged: asilos magdalena, depressed songs, depression, mars volta, sadcore sundays, the strange is beautiful
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