note: 50% of all song, album, and merchandise revenues would be donated to HOPE.
The second track from his debut EP titled “2061” lyrically deals with depression, suicide, and the stigma associated with mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety in current day society. The track title was the number of American teenagers that took their own lives in 2015, which heavily influenced the lyrics on this track.
I would like to use this opportunity to partner up with HOPE by donating half of his album and merch revenue, which helps them to catalyze change in the way mental illnesses are viewed, provide care and inspire faith in those seeking recovery, and foster a lasting community of purpose.
lyrics
when you’re locked up, alone with your thoughts
scared of what the world would bring tomorrow
when you’re forced in, trading tearful blows
with your own damn self
when you’re told that everything’s just fine
you don’t seem to believe them
cause deep down, you struggle to live another day
the end just seems so close
these lives are just numbers based
all of them, just a single case
how many more must cross the line
before we understand that this is not just life
give us a good reason to try
we’re all sick of your heartfelt lies
i don’t want these empty promises
i just wanna feel alive
give us a reason not to die
we’re all tired of your god damn lies
and i don’t want your stupid sympathy
i just wanna be alive
these lives are just numbers based
all of them, just a single case
how many more must cross the line
before we understand that this is not just life
credits
from All We Had - EP,
released January 12, 2018
written, arranged, performed, and produced by elliott wan
mixed and mastered by John Benedict Pereira
inspired by all the souls that are (or were) fighting against depression, anxiety etc. <3
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