When this album was released in the Spring of 2002 I immediately gravitated towards it. Many of the songs registered with my teenage self including the album's single "August Winterman". This song resonated deeply within me because of my own battles with depression during my teens and, as cheesy as it sounds, helped me to see I wasn't alone in my struggles. I, like the song writer, found something to help me through it, dry my eyes, and enjoy life.
I recently stumbled across the song again and it inspired a retrospective look at how far I've come since those days as well as an appreciation for a special friend who helped me overcome my depression. She has been there by my side at my lowest points for 8 years now, never wavering - truly an angel from God. Her love and encouragement forever changed me. I hope by sharing this song I can help someone else who might be suffering from the same destructive self-loathing and depression see that they aren't alone. Check after the break for the music video and lyrics.
I'd teach them all to be something just like me.
Frustrated, bitter, depressing. Perfect.
As if my wings were like yours.
Perfect.
But I'm falling down. And if you could hold your tongue long enough..
You'd see that all I am, is love,
but I don't like me.
I despise me. Perfect.
As if my wings were like yours
Perfect.
But I'm falling down.
Perfect.
As if my wings were like yours
Perfect.
But I'm falling down. It's a disease they'll never have a cure.
But you're the only way to dry my eyes.
It's a disease, they'll never have a cure.
But I'm the one who's wrong.
I'm the one who's wrong.
It's a disease, they'll never have a cure for.
It's a disease, they'll never have a cure for. But I'm the one who's wrong.
I'm the one who cries. I cry.
I despise me.
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