Nonetheless
Mental health was the driving factor for this song.
After going through some dips in my own life - I picked up some coping methods and tools that pulled me out from my hole.
From that, I offered myself as a soundboard for others dealing with their own problems.
It then inspired me to write these lyrics. I covered topics on how isolated we feel when going through depression. How many people outside of the looking glass cannot understand the reality of these chemical imbalances coursing through our system.
"You really feel like you’re alone and walking in slow motion as the world continues on its own"
So my attempt with Nonetheless was to shed some light in this experience. To acknowledge the isolation, and to help people feel that in that common ground, they aren’t alone or different to the many others dealing with their own demons.
Lyrics
[Verse 1] Gone, deeper, further than I'd share Let me float on by... Where I've been, hopeless, nothing but despair I'll go on.. [Chorus] By myself! Walk a while in my shoes and you'll tell Cast this shell! Who I was before is now dispelled -- I'd rather be somewhere else -- [Verse 2] Gone, whisper, leave no trace behind Was my message, un..heard... And I'll pray! Redeeming every word! What is left behind! Will no longer hide! [Chorus] By myself! Walk a while in my shoes and you'll tell Cast this shell! Who I was before is now dispelled By myself! Climbing out from what was my own hell Cast this shell! Break my mind and free me from this cell [Bridge] Gone, leave me behind Allow me to stay Under your spell now By myself today Don't put me aground Hold me back this time! [End Chorus] Walk a while in my shoes and you'll tell! Cast this shell! Who I was before is now dispelled By myself! Climbing out from what was my own hell Cast this shell! Break my mind and free me from this cell