Autumn Reigns Within Me (Country)
This song confronts the often-taboo subject of depression, portraying the internal conflict faced by those who are compelled to wear a mask in order to interact with the world around them.
Through vivid imagery and emotion-laden lyrics, it captures the struggle between genuine feelings and societal expectations, advocating for open conversations about mental health.
Even though this is a song about me and my depression, there’s still a part of it that expresses anger, fury, and injustice.
Why do I have to put a smile on my face when I don't feel like smiling? Is it because people expect it? When I smile, everything seems great. What's important is what's outside—nobody sees what's inside.
I'm not the only one struggling with this and pretending; it's a much bigger problem than just me and one song.
Many people face this issue, but no one talks about it. It's hushed up as if it's a taboo topic, and people suffer because of it.
Why is a fake smile more important than the darkness that devours you from within?
This song was written a long time ago when this issue was hardly ever mentioned. Today, things have changed for the better, and people are talking about it a bit more. But still not enough. Not enough—I’m sure of that!
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