Stop Cryin', Yo!
by Satnam
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In 2001, someone very near and dear to me committed suicide. 2011 marks the 10 year anniversary of their death and reminded me of a time period where I was at my lowest point of vulnerability.
As someone who struggled with depression, self-injury and thoughts of suicide as a teen and young adult, the numerous suicides of LGBT youth in the Fall of 2010 made a significant impact on me.
I'm in a much better place now, so I felt compelled to pen something to inspire and give hope to the suffering and to provide some insight to those on the outside looking in, who haven't "walked a mile in our shoes" so to speak.
I will be donating every cent from "Stop Cryin', Yo!" to the following organizations:
- To Write Love On Her Arms: twloha.com
- Kristin Brooks Hope Center: hopeline.com
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org
- Suicide Prevention International: spiorg.org
- The Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org
If you wish to donate directly to these organizations, please do. If you forward the receipt of your donation to one of these organizations to yo@satna.ms, I will send you a free download code for this song.
Please share, retweet and help spread the word.
ALSO: Dedicated to Jenny S., who tragically took her life on September 6th, during National Suicide Prevention Week. You are missed, but you will not be forgotten. <3
As someone who struggled with depression, self-injury and thoughts of suicide as a teen and young adult, the numerous suicides of LGBT youth in the Fall of 2010 made a significant impact on me.
I'm in a much better place now, so I felt compelled to pen something to inspire and give hope to the suffering and to provide some insight to those on the outside looking in, who haven't "walked a mile in our shoes" so to speak.
I will be donating every cent from "Stop Cryin', Yo!" to the following organizations:
- To Write Love On Her Arms: twloha.com
- Kristin Brooks Hope Center: hopeline.com
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: afsp.org
- Suicide Prevention International: spiorg.org
- The Trevor Project: thetrevorproject.org
If you wish to donate directly to these organizations, please do. If you forward the receipt of your donation to one of these organizations to yo@satna.ms, I will send you a free download code for this song.
Please share, retweet and help spread the word.
ALSO: Dedicated to Jenny S., who tragically took her life on September 6th, during National Suicide Prevention Week. You are missed, but you will not be forgotten. <3
lyrics
[Chorus]
Now is the time to get off your back
Now is the time to get on your feet
Now is the time to get off your back
First breath, first step, because you are free
[Chorus x2]
[Verse]
A disease that plagues and takes millions of lives
Each year, they fear, they can no longer survive
(Through) Life's struggles, Welcome to the Jungle
We see Guns N' Roses at the end of the tunnel
Paradise City's found in another dimension
Slit wrist, swift miss; cries for attention
Ignored by the ignorant, deliberate
Belief that the tears we shed are far from legitimate
If you've never had to live it, how could you be a cynic?
Depression is real, it's not something to diminish
Oppression is real, it's not some type of gimmick
Compassion is real, it's time to end this division
Stop the harassment of those who are different
We are all brothers and sisters, Gays and Christians
Cut from the same cloth, we live, love and die
Matt (Fox) said, "My blood is fire and I bleed life"
Your blood is fire, and you bleed life
My blood is fire, and I bleed life
Your blood is fire, and you bleed life
Well our blood is fire, and we bleed life
[Chorus 2x]
Put a finger in the air, if you don't really care
Two fingers in the air, if you've known despair
Put a hand on your chest,
If you know someone who's left
This earth too soon
One finger in the air, if you don't really care
Two fingers in the air, if you've known despair
Put a hand on your chest,
If you know someone who's left
This earth too soon
[Outro - Tablas and Bansuri]
Now is the time to get off your back
Now is the time to get on your feet
Now is the time to get off your back
First breath, first step, because you are free
[Chorus x2]
[Verse]
A disease that plagues and takes millions of lives
Each year, they fear, they can no longer survive
(Through) Life's struggles, Welcome to the Jungle
We see Guns N' Roses at the end of the tunnel
Paradise City's found in another dimension
Slit wrist, swift miss; cries for attention
Ignored by the ignorant, deliberate
Belief that the tears we shed are far from legitimate
If you've never had to live it, how could you be a cynic?
Depression is real, it's not something to diminish
Oppression is real, it's not some type of gimmick
Compassion is real, it's time to end this division
Stop the harassment of those who are different
We are all brothers and sisters, Gays and Christians
Cut from the same cloth, we live, love and die
Matt (Fox) said, "My blood is fire and I bleed life"
Your blood is fire, and you bleed life
My blood is fire, and I bleed life
Your blood is fire, and you bleed life
Well our blood is fire, and we bleed life
[Chorus 2x]
Put a finger in the air, if you don't really care
Two fingers in the air, if you've known despair
Put a hand on your chest,
If you know someone who's left
This earth too soon
One finger in the air, if you don't really care
Two fingers in the air, if you've known despair
Put a hand on your chest,
If you know someone who's left
This earth too soon
[Outro - Tablas and Bansuri]
credits
released 10 September 2011
Beat by Blockhead
Tablas and Bansuri arrangement by Neelamjit Dhillon
Vocals Recorded at Dark Studios (Eric Palma)
Mixed by Terence Chow (T Mo Productions)
Inspired by Matthew Fox and Shai Hulud's "When One Bests Defeat" - satna.ms/wobd
Beat by Blockhead
Tablas and Bansuri arrangement by Neelamjit Dhillon
Vocals Recorded at Dark Studios (Eric Palma)
Mixed by Terence Chow (T Mo Productions)
Inspired by Matthew Fox and Shai Hulud's "When One Bests Defeat" - satna.ms/wobd
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Satnam is a poet, writer, geek and music aficionado from Los Angeles, CA. He's been writing poetry since the age of 13, and ... more making hip-hop music since he was 16. He put out his first mixtape EP, "The 18th Letter Diaries" in 2010. His follow-up debut release, "Heart of a Lion" will be released on his 30th birthday on April 17th. less
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