You slept for twelve whole hours
Took a shower and laid back in bed
How are you tired again?
You skipped another breakfast
You thought it’d help with that feeling you get
When you get on the Internet
Therapy’s turned all your problems to dollars
They’re making a profit off somebody’s daughter
Your father, he never believed in that stuff anyways
He says you’re okay
But slowly, all the colors turn to gray
The devil’s come to play
And you’re doing your best just to fight it
Nobody’s listening, so you just hide it
Slowly, who you are just fades away
There’s a ghost left in your place
You’re so sad, but you ain’t even crying
You’re still alive, but you feel like you’re dying
Oh, and your friends keep calling
Your melancholy gives you a good excuse
To spend the evening in your room
Oh, and you finally work up the nerve just to tell them
They tell you that you’re only seeking attention
The thing with depression is you can’t control it
You try to ignore it, but before you know it
Slowly, all the colors turn to gray
The devil’s come to play
And you’re doing your best just to fight it
Nobody’s listening, so you just hide it
Slowly, who you are just fades away
There’s a ghost left in your place
You’re so sad, but you ain’t even crying
You’re still alive, but you feel like you’re dying
Unveiling the Shadows: Exploring “depresion” by Avery Anna
In “depresion,” Avery Anna captures the deeply personal and often invisible struggles that come with mental health challenges. Through stark, relatable imagery—like sleeping for twelve hours, skipping meals, and avoiding social contact—Anna paints a vivid portrait of the daily battles faced by those dealing with depression. The lyrics highlight the sense of isolation and misunderstanding that often accompanies these experiences, especially when loved ones or society minimize mental health issues.
The Weight of Misunderstanding
The song addresses the stigma around seeking help and the emotional toll it takes when support systems fall short. Anna’s mention of therapy turning problems into profit and friends dismissing cries for help as “seeking attention” underscores how depression can be compounded by a lack of empathy. The repeated metaphor of colors fading to gray and the feeling of becoming a ghost speak to the profound sense of emptiness and disconnect that depression brings.
Song Credits
Artist: Avery Anna
Release Year: 2024