This song is the only song on the album that I actually wrote four years ago and sat on for the longest time. Things have been tweaked since then but the overall layout of the song has remained the same. Several years ago a friend of mine was going through depression. At the time, I had never conversed with someone going through this before and it was all very new to me. At the time, I didn't know how to help, so I was as comforting as I could be and became a very good listener. At the time I was very scared for my friend. I learned a lot from this, and I am very grateful to have helped in at least a small way.
lyrics
I don't know what state my mind is in, these past few weeks it's happened again.
The reality starts to sink in.
I really think I just need a friend.
I know that paragraphs won't always help me find solitude, but I know that when I'm alone it's the only time I can utter something true.
This may not be the first time; it's happened before to me.
This may not be the last time, but it isn't what I need.
Maybe time is all I need, to sort everything out.
He said "yeah but for the moment all I have to carry is self doubt."
I could never convey truly how I feel.
I penned some words but let's be real.
It's only so long before the words become unclean.
The only person that can help myself is me.
I know that paragraphs won't always help me find tranquility, but I know that one of these days I'll wake up and see me again.
The second EP from Northern Irish singer-songwriter Bea Stewart runs from gentle folk to pillowy pop ballads, all perfectly executed. Bandcamp New & Notable Apr 15, 2024