Apathetic Skies (SOTW #19)
February 2, 2009 | Song of the Week
More people will call in sick today (first Monday in Feb.) than any other day of the year. “Psychologists claim National Sickie Day is the result of a combination of factors, including bad weather, long, dark nights and the seemingly never-ending wait until summer” (quote from Peter Mooney).
But this song highlights the tension that many who experience depression feel: needing people so badly, but not wanting to be seen as “needy,” they push away the very people who love them while trying to minimize their need for help.
For this song we decided to release the 1st version in its original raw form. It just communicates better that way.
Read more for lyrics…
“Apathetic Skies “ lyrics by Patrick Largen
Is it the cold and the haze Or the apathetic skies Breathing sadness in my bones You can see it in my eyes
So just forget about it It’s been some long days Since I’ve seen the sun I’m not thinking straight
Don’t drop your head like that when you walk away It will be okay Yeah I will be okay
All the feelings come and go Like a game of hide and seek Can I borrow yours to know What it feels like to dream
Yeah I’m angry I’m pushing you away And I’ll be alone But I will be okay
So just forget about it It’s been some long days Since I’ve seen the sun I’m not thinking straight
Don’t drop your head like that when you walk away It will be okay Yeah I will be okay
Comments (10)
Killer song Pack. Really put words to how I often feel.
I caught your first show with Shane and Shane back in September and I’ve been back here every week since. This is the first time I’ve commented on a song, but I just had to today!
I absolutely love the song this week! It speaks perfectly how I have been feeling for weeks! It’s such a comfort to know that I’m not the only one that feels like this!
Thanks guys!
Andrea
Thanks so much Andrea! Glad to know that you’ve been enjoying our music and thanks for taking the time to comment! We love our comments
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Working in the mental health field, I cannot wait to introduce this song to some of my clients. Very, very powerful and just so accurate to the experience of so many people struggling with depression. Beautiful.
Oh wow. I could’ve really used this song a couple months ago, but that doesn’t make it any less perfect today. I can identify (strongly) with every line, but the “I’m not thinking straight” line definitely resonates the most. That statement is just so true. Great, great song.
And it was so fun to see you guys “do your thing” at the coffee shop last weekend! Hopefully you guys start doing more shows…
Great song! So. Proud.
Thanks Dann! Hope you and the lady friend are doing well
THIS SONG IS AWESOME! I LOVE IT!!
I am a new fan of you guys, I first saw you at the Wareham last week, and I loved it! You guys rock!
Thanks for the kind words Matt! We had a great time playing there. Hope you enjoy our little song a week thing
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Michelle you are so sweet. Hope you and Jason are doing well.