The lyrics evoke someone dealing with depression but finding themselves “erased” by the medication. The lines: “I’m trying, but I’ve gone through the glass again, just…
For those of us who have difficulty with “small talk” there is “Little Conversations” by Concrete Blonde. Recent research indicates that people are happier when they…
Leonard Cohen’s life long struggle with depression permeates into many of his songs and poems—Avalanche is but one instance of the artist meditating on such…
The content of this song was based on a true story: following the experience of a boy named Jeremy who underwent emotional trauma, likely had…
Music By: The National The National’s music can be interpreted in many ways. In this particular song, they capture feelings of pain and emotional discomfort—resonating…
Neko Case knows of what she sings. Here she performs one of the tracks from her unflinching new album, The Worse Things Get, The Harder…
Music by Bloody Valentine. Singer Bilinda Butcher expresses and confronts the abuse she faced in childhood.
Music by Joy Division. This song can be interpreted as being about Curtis’ failing marriage, which was largely brought on by his affair with another woman….
Music by Sufjan Stevens. The album cover is a reference to the work of schizophrenic artist, Royal Robertson. The album’s thematic and formal content reflects…
