Dear depression
You taught me some serious life lessons
You really fucked up my childhood
Made me mature way too soon
Couldn’t have fun like the rest of the kids
Couldn’t go to the playground without thinking
‘What if I jumped off of a bridge?’
Couldn’t spend time with friends without thinking
‘What if I took away my last breath?’
Couldn’t laugh along without thinking
‘What if I just ended all this depression and stress?’
That’s what you’ve got me thinking
Eventually got me drinking
My boat was really sinking
Drowning from the storm
Waves crashing down
Demons always around
Dear depression
I always saw you in my reflection
Always seeking attention
Hurting me was your intention
Always such a distraction
Dear depression
I always wanted to ask
Why you chose me?
Why did you torture me?
For years and years
I swear you were all I could ever hear
The demon within my ear
Never allowed me to have a peaceful year
Dear depression
Last album you inspired
Last album was written by you
But this one is going to be written by hope
Written by motivation
No more room for depression
Honestly though
Thank you for the lessons
That you taught me
Took me awhile but eventually
Learned that everything you put me through
Made me stronger
Made me tougher
Made me the man I am today
So I’m actually grateful
I’m pretty thankful
That you put me through hell
Now I know I can survive anything
Nothing can compare to what you put me through
So thank you for making me strong
Thank you for taking away my confidence
So I could relearn that shit
And just double it
You took away my happiness
But now I’m the happiest
That I could ever be
Everything’s falling right into place
Each puzzle piece
Finally fitting perfectly
Feel like I finally found the new me
Doing everything that I was meant to be
Finally got rid of all that misery
Finally found out my destiny
No need for anymore tears
Now I know there will always be better years
That’s all because of you
Everything you’ve put me through
Made me, me
So thank you