inspired by The Magician's Assistant
baby, it's tragic
you cut yourself in half
but it's no magic
this world you're in,
riding on Ritalin
has got you damaged
and it shows.
I know it was your decision,
you couldn't reign it in
couldn't stop your thoughts
guilt wasn't your intention
but where was your support?
mental health underfunded
in a battle that we're losing
giving you pills
before asking how you're doing
- their answer was pens, paperwork and planning
now you're just words on the grit of the granite.
I know it was your life, your body
and you chose what to do
but I can't help thinking we failed you
that we are all involved regardless
in this unholy mess
even though you were the only witness
it's not something that you have to live with.
but I do know there's a truth
that I can't deny
I carried on living when you chose to die
and no matter how close I get
to the dog days in my head
I will not forget what you said:
"it's understanding, not medicine
that we need to spread"
baby, it's tragic
you cut yourself in half
but it's no magic
this world you're in,
riding on Ritalin
has got you damaged
and it shows.
I know it was your decision,
you couldn't reign it in
couldn't stop your thoughts
guilt wasn't your intention
but where was your support?
mental health underfunded
in a battle that we're losing
giving you pills
before asking how you're doing
- their answer was pens, paperwork and planning
now you're just words on the grit of the granite.
I know it was your life, your body
and you chose what to do
but I can't help thinking we failed you
that we are all involved regardless
in this unholy mess
even though you were the only witness
it's not something that you have to live with.
but I do know there's a truth
that I can't deny
I carried on living when you chose to die
and no matter how close I get
to the dog days in my head
I will not forget what you said:
"it's understanding, not medicine
that we need to spread"