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still standing

by ariadne mila

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I wrote this song about my struggles with anxiety and depression. What really kept me going during those dark periods where my anxiety and depression were at their peak, was just the thought that the only thing that mattered was that I kept going. As long as I woke up, that was all I needed. As long as I continued to live, that was what was important. I think during these times, when the anxiety and depression feels like it just overtakes you, you have to have something you can anchor yourself onto--and for me, that was the thought that as long as I lived through this, that was all that mattered. It's ok if you don't get out of bed all day, or if you just binge on shows you've watched a thousand times before. It's ok if you don't do anything; it's ok if you're "unproductive". It's ok if you only order takeout because you can't bring yourself to cook. Just get through the hard time as best as you can, just stay alive. And when you make it out on the other side, you'll be glad you didn't give up. Hang in there.

lyrics

Been through some shit in my time
Fought battles with my own mind
Woke up every day in spite
Of feeling like I
Was trapped in the night

Thought I had nothing to lose
Voice in my head said it's true
Damn near was tempted to do
Away with it all, but somehow got through

And I know
I know the battle isn't over
Every day feels like starting over
But I'll keep fighting till I'm closer
'Cause I'm still standing

'Cause I'm still standing
'Cause I'm still standing
'Cause I'm still standing
'Cause I'm still standing

One foot in front of the next
Keep taking those little steps
Keep moving, just look ahead
'Cause every breath is more than worth it

And if I fall it's ok
Won't hate myself for mistakes
It's not a linear game
And there will be light, just gotta be brave

It's all right
If all I did some days was survive
If some days feel more like they're dark nights
No I won't let those moments define
Me
'Cause I'm still standing

'Cause I'm still standing
'Cause I'm still standing
'Cause I'm still standing
'Cause I'm still standing

And I know
The battle's never really over
Every day feels like starting over
But I'll keep fighting till I'm closer
'Cause I'm still standing

'Cause I'm still standing
'Cause I'm still standing
'Cause I'm still standing
'Cause I'm still standing

credits

released October 8, 2021
songwriter: Ariadne Aberin
mixing/mastering engineer: Charlie Vela

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ariadne mila Austin, Texas

songwriter and artist from south texas (like...further south than you think). fil-am. professional oversharer. Jollibee connoisseur.

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