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Sadcore Sundays: “Somedays (I Don’t Feel Like Trying)” by The Raconteurs

Posted by strange on July 22, 2019
Sadcore Sundays: "Somedays (I Don't Feel Like Trying)" by The Raconteurs

My boyfriend played me The Raconteurs’ new song “Somedays (I Don’t Feel Like Trying)” in the car and he said it reminded him of me lol. ACCURATE. I feel like this so much, too much throughout my life. It’s so easily relatable. My favorite lines are:

“But somedays I just feel like crying
And somedays I don’t feel like trying”

And

“I’m here right now
I’m not dead yet.”

Those last two lines really get me. It reminds me of pushing through all the bullshit life throws at me, pushing through the pain that my own body gives me, and pushing through any challenges and obstacles to remember that hell, I’m fucking alive. I’m ALIVE. I’m still here, I exist, and that’s something to celebrate. Yeah it’s hard for me to get out of bed sometimes, yeah I sometimes cry and give up on everything, but I’m not dead yet, so that means I can’t give up. I have to keep trying. Thank you The Raconteurs for accurately singing my feels. I hope they comfort you tonight and give you the strength to just be, to just live in this present moment, no matter how shitty it is right now, because you’re not dead yet, and you shouldn’t die yet because the universe still needs you and loves you.

Posted in: Sadcore Sundays, Sadcore Sundays Features | Tagged: depression music, jack white, raconteurs, sad songs, sadcore sundays, songs for depression, the strange is beautiful

Sadcore Sundays: “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence

Posted by strange on June 9, 2019
Sadcore Sundays: "Bring Me to Life" by Evanescence

I’m surprised I haven’t featured Evanescence before today because Amy Lee, their singer, was my ultimate goth girl idol in middle school. She inspired my black lace vintage dresses and combat boots style back then. The music video is sooooo 2009 it’s amazing haha. If you’re going through a breakup and feel empty and unable to function without them, “Bring Me to Life” will be there for you.

Lyrics to “Bring Me to Life” by Evanescence:

Posted in: Sadcore Sundays, Sadcore Sundays Features | Tagged: #thestrangeisbeautiful, bring me to life, evanescence, sad song, sad songs, sadcore sundays, songs for anxiety, songs for depression, the strange is beautiful

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: “Nocturne” by ana roxanne

Posted by strange on May 19, 2019
Sadcore Sundays: "Nocturne" by ana roxanne

Those nights when you need to cry yourself to sleep, “Nocturne” by Ana Roxanne will guide you all the way into healing dreams. Ana Roxanne is an intersex, Southeast Asian, ambient singer and composer based in Los Angeles.

Lyrics to “Nocturne” by ana roxanne

Posted in: Sadcore Sundays, Sadcore Sundays Features, Shannen | Tagged: ana roxanne, asian intersex artist, asian musician, intersex, intersex musician, nocturne, sadcore sundays, songs for sleep, songs to cry to sleep, southeast asian intersex, southeast asian musician
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