Shruti Samant have recently made an original song called SHATTER on Mental Health Awareness that highlights the importance of Support.
PFB the link of the song with video and lyrics. Plz don’t go by the video which is just for understanding.
YouTube: https://youtu.be/bRh-uYfN6KE
This song is also available on Apple Music/iTunes and soon will be available on all major music streaming platforms including Spotify. Plz search by Artist Shruti Samant and Song called Shatter
𝐋𝐘𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 of 𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 through 𝙎𝙃𝘼𝙏𝙏𝙀𝙍 – A Song for Mental Health Awareness.
𝗟𝘆𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱:
When you’re alone I come to you
You don’t want me to
I follow you like the shadows
And these webs I spin for you
You try breakin loose
You go deeper into
(This verse represents the ‘I’ as mental distraught in the form of Anxiety, self doubt, that keeps following us. The more we try to heed anxiety, the more it traps us into.)
Running in the deep end
Waiting for a kind hand
To hold me tell me what to do
Would you plz be my friend
I will do what I can
I don’t wanna look like a fool
(This sub-verse represents the ‘I’ as the person undergoing mental distraught, and explains the extreme Vulnerability that they feel. Even when unspoken, through gestures, expressions of feelings – we’re seeking and asking for Support, to simply understand us, be a friend. Coz we already undervalue enough and don’t want to be alone. Not be isolated/mocked. We require Inclusion and Support in its true sense.)
Why don’t you,
Shatter these reins
And break it loose
Run like the wind
And feel me too
One step closer
Will make you you
(Support trying to explain the person in mental distraught, to Shatter the reins of limitations we often put ourselves in, encourage to be like the flowing wind and that the person is not alone. Its one step. To remind us of our forgotten value.
Who the person used to be. Playful, Innocent.)
Give me your hand
And feel me too
I may seem alright
That might not be true
You wouldn’t know
Coz I won’t tell you
Not the same as you
But I’m me
That’s enough to be
(The person in mental distraught asking to be understood, to be felt. Even if they seem alright, doesn’t necessarily mean they are. They might not tell how trapped they feel. Might not have the courage. And they know they’re Different. And it’s ohk.)
Just know its not true
You think its because of you
Be with me
Coz I want you to
(Tendency of a vulnerable person to self doubt, blame themselves is high. Especially if isolated, ridiculed. With support, they can be assured their value is so much more.)
Have you been
On a merry go round that goes round and round?
Be it a party or a lounge
(The above verse represents OCD in a subtly)
Have you been
On like a sugar high
And then be just so quiet
Feel so empty not even cry?
(The above verse represents Bipolar disorder and Depression subtly)
So, don’t you turn away no more
Accept me as who I am
Trying too hard to blend
(Since its quite common to ignore or avoid a person in mental distraught. In this sub verse, the person is asking for Support and to be Accepted. They’re trying to blend in and not be discriminated against because they might be different than usual. This highlights on being Accepted.)
Its not that easy I know
Deeper than a plateau
Just try to be a friend
(This sub verse explains that its not that easy to understand because these are not superficial symptoms but is much more deep. But the least and simplest step to Support is just to be a friend.)
Why don’t we,
Shatter these reins
And break it loose
Run like the wind
And feel me too
One step closer
With someone, can’t be found
Stick around
(This chorus highlights that its important to be around, support and not leave alone a person in mental distraught who are often not able to find themselves due to feeling down. Try to boost their morale by Support.)
Give your hand
And feel me too
They may seem alright
That might not be true
You wouldn’t know
Coz they won’t tell you
Not the same as you
You see
There’s no need to be
Coz I’m me
(Most of the Genius and Celebrities (in different fields) have suffered from Mental Health conditions. But them having a mental condition isn’t a fad.
This sub chorus highlights that its alright to be Different. The people who have a mental condition are often labeled Weird or Crazy simply because they’re slightly different from usual. But they’re not weird.
Maybe they’re genius or great at something because they’re different or maybe they’re simply themselves. And that’s alright. There’s no need to pressurize them to be any less weird or crazy (or even label as such). They’re who they’re. So, simply Accept them. Support them.)
So, even if it’s few simple steps that provide tremendous Support – but its the most important aspect of Mental Health Awareness.
