Bonus Track
Dr. Pris & Dr. Rachel Lyrics
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Chorus:I have to paint my pain away
Ooh except my souls on fire
your desire to go
has made me sheleter my pain
and now I gotta stay away
Bridge: Why why do you do this to me?
even when i try
it makes me wanna cry
no one can change anything
that happen between us
U know what's going on
chorus
1st Verse: everyday you go away
I'm sorry I'm sorry baby
I wish I could be your lady
I know you need me now
but the shows over
Chorus
2nd Verse: We can't go back
your lifes not in tack
If I could I would be there
Intro
Bridge
Chorusx4
2nd verse
In this song, "Paint My Pain Away," Dr. Pris & Dr. Rachel express the turmoil of a relationship in which one partner has left, leaving the other feeling abandoned and broken-hearted. The singer admits that she has to paint her pain away to cope, but her soul is still on fire and she cannot escape the desire for her ex-partner. She blames her lover for making her shelter her pain and causing her to stay away. The bridge suggests that the singer feels helpless and asks why her lover would do this to her. She feels like crying and acknowledges that nothing can change what has happened between them. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing that painting is the only way the singer can deal with her pain.
The first verse of the song expresses the longing the singer has for her partner, wishing she could be his lady but acknowledging that he has gone away. She apologizes for whatever has gone wrong in their relationship, recognizing that he needs her now but it's too late, and the show is over. The second verse reinforces the idea that they cannot go back, and the singer wants to be there for her partner, but his life is not "in tack."
Overall, "Paint My Pain Away" is a cathartic song that expresses heartbreak and the struggle to deal with difficult emotions. The lyrics paint a picture of a relationship that is over but still lingers in the singer's heart.
Line by Line Meaning
I have to paint my pain away
Painting is my escape from emotional pain
Ooh except my souls on fire
But my inner self is still hurting
your desire to go
Your wish to leave me
has made me sheleter my pain
Has caused me to hide my agony
and now I gotta stay away
So I have to stay away from you
Why why do you do this to me?
Why do you hurt me like this?
even when i try
Even if I make an effort
it makes me wanna cry
It still makes me feel like crying
no one can change anything
Nothing can be done to undo what has already happened
that happen between us
That took place between us
U know what's going on
You are aware of the situation
everyday you go away
Every day that you are gone
I'm sorry I'm sorry baby
I apologize, my love
I wish I could be your lady
I wish I could be with you
I know you need me now
I am aware that you currently need me
but the shows over
But our relationship has ended
We can't go back
We cannot undo what has been done
your lifes not in tack
Your life is not put together
If I could I would be there
If it were possible, I would be with you
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@GabrielKerr
This is excellent. It's a topic that she intelligently explores by going beyond just simply "living into" more of your own true identity and autonomy in order to experience desire again. She's actually dealing with some of the key struggles of humanity and what it takes to be healthily and fully the "you" by looking into the roots of trauma SO THAT you can experience freedom in desire.
Like she said, you can be burdened with others fears that have kept your autonomy at bay from a very young age. This is so important to pay attention to. We learn to wear our parents fears like clothes we were never meant to wear, and that do not fit us. I loved her example of how you could literally be physically away from your parental figures who clinged to you for security, yet not actually "away" from them psychologically, until you learn to let them be responsible for themselves.
I really appreciate how she shows how these caretaker type of dynamics can get confused with love:
"If you don't care for me in this way, than you don't love me" is something many people have lived under since childhood. They have chosen to sacrifice their own freedoms so not lose connection with stability.
Fascinating to even make that connection! We humans are complex and have deeply rooted identities that need to be explored, drawn out, and healed in order to experience freedom in our sexuality.
The key, I believe, is to find out what we fear, why we are afraid of it, and what it would be like if we didn't fear it anymore. Who would we be? Where would we go? Where would our security come from, or more importantly, where would we find our securities tied to if avoiding our fears was not the central focus? And then the next step is to bravely and boldly go where we have avoided going for so long. This takes time, patience, and guidance that we can trust. It also take tremendous courage!
Losing security and stability is a massive fear for many and it's often rooted in trauma from a young age. Someone may have attempted to live into their own good desires to explore and learn as a child, but then something fell apart, or they were punished for it. This robs a child of the necessary tools to become an adult. Adults need to be responsible, yet children cannot even know how to even begin to be responsible without being taught. They lack the tools under their belts that are learned throughout years of living life on their own.
Genius.
@helvidia2181
"the ability to stay connected to one's self in the presence of another" that is the key!
@danika6850
Literally read this comment right as she said this haha 🤯
@Juanah92
This is one of my main goals in life at the moment :)
@lovely_time1771
Bingo! I know this!
@thacasualpoolplaya
long winded version of "be yourself"
@lukeweyant6771
Why do I have a hard time staying connected to myself when I'm in the presence of a lot of others? I feel I close up a lot and can't be myself.
@misery8264
Went to the cinema with my boyfriend the other week. The lady at the cashier had her first day and messed a few things up. She panicked and apologized over and over again. He told her to calm down, that it's totally fine and that she's doing an awesome job. Then he made jokes about his first day at work. I love him even more in moments like these.
@annes5986
❤️ That's beautiful
@oliviagrace1826
Love this. I introduced my boyfriend to my extended family at a Christmas party last week (he already knows my immediate family but it was the first time he met my uncle’s family and cousins etc). A little while into the night my cousin’s husband accidentally dropped a bottle on the kitchen floor and stood there watching while my mother stopped what she was doing to clear up. Without thinking twice my boyfriend went over and helped her clear the smashed glass from the floor. Watching him do that felt like one of those moments you described. He’s such a gem and I’m so thankful to have him
@andykrahn3628
You like when your boyfriend flirts with other girls? That’s weird af