The Depression Shuffle

By Fishbug

On Inchworm

Released on April 14, 2020

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[Verse 1]

Loosen your belt so you can breathe

Open your eyes unclench your teeth

Pick at your nails and underneath

You have all the time that you need

Don't listen to them they are not here

Shove your headphones deeper into your ears

Fetal is the position of the year

Hold close and it might just disappear

You are winning


[Chorus]

Don't look at me just catch your breath

Touch me now and you might just lose a hand

Do not assume you are exempt

From what we call the depression shuffle

Hey


[Verse 2]

Count all of the scars across your hands

If that doesn't work just take your meds

If all else fails you can try to sleep

Don't listen to them, they are not me

It's a lie but think this too shall pass

Otherwise you'll end up on your ass

This is your life now, just try to float

Don't trust love, she'll always sink your boat


[Chorus]

Don't look at me just catch your breath

Touch me now and you might just lose a hand

Do not assume you are exempt

From what we call the depression shuffle

Hey