Heather in the Hospital
Avey Tare Lyrics

It brings me down
The experience of being in a hospital is very depressing to me.

The people bandaged up, the doctors making rounds
The hospital patients and staff are a constant reminder of pain and suffering.

It's sunny on the other side of windows that look out on the town
Outside the hospital, life goes on as normal, which makes the situation inside feel even more isolating.

To see you lying wrapped up in your messy gown
Observing someone you care about in such a vulnerable state is heartbreaking.

With secrets to celestial bodies speak as you sleep without a sound
Even while asleep, there is still so much we don't know about each other and ourselves.

Machines of modern magic keeping folks above the ground
Medical technology seems like a miracle that sustains life, but it's also unfeeling and cold.

A nurse's scribbling pad, a shadow shape, a mother going down
Even the mundane details of hospital life - a nurse's clipboard, the outline of a figure on a bed, a grieving parent - are immensely sad.

'Let's get out of here' says a boyfriend to a dad
Loved ones want to take away the pain and uncertainty of being in the hospital.

We'll get you on your feet, I'll hug you dear and give you all I can
The power of love and support to help us through difficult times is immeasurable.

The windy day
The passage of time and unpredictable nature of life can be scary.

Let it pass away
Sometimes, the best thing to do is to let go and allow time to heal wounds and bring perspective.

Now I can't hear the crying
With the passage of time and distance, we become numb to pain and suffering that once seemed unbearable.

All some bitter that way
There are some parts of life that are always going to be difficult and unpleasant to navigate.

Is it sad to say?
Even admitting to ourselves that life is sometimes hard can be painful and humbling.

Do I think that I'll ever be ready
It's hard to predict if or when we will be ready to face the challenges of life.

I'll be ready and smiling
But even in moments of uncertainty or fear, we have to trust that we will get through them and find happiness again.

Well I'll wear that well
We can try to cultivate a positive attitude and outlook as we navigate difficult situations.

There are spirits in spells
There is an intangible quality to healing that goes beyond medicine or science.

They remind me that a friend will always be shining
Friends and loved ones can be a source of light during dark times, reminding us of a glimmer of hope in the midst of pain.

Well a simple case
Sometimes, the most straightforward problems can be the hardest to solve.

And you're strong today
We are capable of so much more strength and resilience than we might expect, even in moments of extreme pain.

You move out a performance as your hardest day
Sometimes, every day feels like a battle, but we can give ourselves credit for showing up and doing our best, even when it's painful.

Someone's in the room, listening to me
In moments of despair or uncertainty, it can be comforting to remember that we are not alone in our struggles.

No one's in the room, it must just be me
But sometimes, the most challenging moments can feel like solitary, personal struggles, despite the support or care of others around us.

Thinking to myself
In the end, we can only rely on our own thoughts and perceptions to get us through difficult moments.

Hearing myself breathe
Even the most basic or physiological functions of our bodies can ground us and remind us of the importance of being present and alive.

There are no more eyes
The absence of others in our life during difficult moments can make us feel incredibly lonely and isolated.

What is it I see?
But with time and perspective, we can start to see new meaning or insight in difficult experiences, even if it wasn't present in the moment itself.