Dresage is singer/songwriter/producer Keeley Bumford's personal exploration… Read Full Bio ↴Dresage is singer/songwriter/producer Keeley Bumford's personal exploration of sound and texture. With a passion for music across genres and eras, this project sees the past, present, and future through a beautiful Golden Hour-esque filter. By marrying a love of vocal stylings from jazz greats with dark and moody electronic tracks, listeners can dance, sway, or dig deep into their own strange and glorious psyches. Currently based in Los Angeles, Dresage's music promises inventive indie pop that flows through space and time.

Therapy
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Do the dishes, I’m indifferent still I listen for the sound
Wipe the lipstick off the glass rims while the world is coming down
If I can’t escape, can’t appreciate all the voices in my head, I can’t believe I’m here again
Ah, ah, ah, ah
Do my make up, life in plastic, we were told to settle down I’m addicted to the habit
Feels so good to nearly drown Ah, ah
Tried therapy
Flattened Peaks and valleys

Wanna break free
Try to change things
But I won’t
I know I know I know I know
Back to basics
Cut the pavement
Wanna see the other side
Conversation different faces
Bored to death
I’d rather die
Tried therapy
Flattened Peaks and valleys
Wanna break free
Try to change things
But I won’t
I know I know I know I know
Spent my money
On crystals, pills and mood rings
All of these things never fix me, no they don't
I know I know I know I know
She’s got a dream, she’s got a dream It’s gonna fuck you up now
She’s drinking all your alcohol
It’s gonna fuck you up now
She’s got a dream, she’s got a dream It’s gonna fuck you up now
She’s drinking all your alcohol
It’s gonna fuck you up now

It’s such a long walk when you got somewhere to be I just thought maybe you were gonna walk with me
It’s such a long walk when you got somewhere to be I just thought maybe you were gonna walk with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dresage's song "Therapy" describe the struggle of trying to escape from negative thoughts and habits while feeling trapped in them. The first verse includes the action of doing dishes while still listening to the voices in the singer's head, implying a sort of detachment from reality. The line "if I can't escape, can't appreciate all the voices in my head" further emphasizes the difficulty of breaking free from these thoughts. The second verse mentions the singer's addiction to a particular habit and the feeling of satisfaction in nearly drowning. These lines may refer to a self-destructive behavior that gives the singer a temporary high while further spiraling them down.

The chorus shows the singer's realization that they need help but are unable to change their ways, hence "tried therapy, flattened peaks and valleys, wanna break free, try to change things, but I won't". The repetition of "I know" indicates a certain level of awareness about the need to change, but the singer is unable to do so. The bridge mentions spending money on superficial solutions like crystals, pills, and mood rings, suggesting that the singer has been trying to find an easy fix for their problems.

The final verse introduces a new character, a girl who has a dream that is messing up the singer's life. She is drinking all the alcohol and possibly indulging in other destructive behaviors. The last two lines repeat the phrase "It's such a long walk when you got somewhere to be, I just thought maybe you were gonna walk with me", conveying the sense of loneliness that the singer feels despite being surrounded by people.

Line by Line Meaning

Do the dishes, I’m indifferent still I listen for the sound
I am doing household chores but my mind is elsewhere and I am mentally prepared to listen to anything that comes my way.

Wipe the lipstick off the glass rims while the world is coming down
Even when everything seems to be crumbling, I am trying to maintain my composure and perform mundane tasks with care and attention.

If I can’t escape, can’t appreciate all the voices in my head, I can’t believe I’m here again
I find myself stuck in a cycle where my own thoughts are overwhelming and I cannot break free from them, making me question how I ended up in this situation again.

Do my make up, life in plastic, we were told to settle down I’m addicted to the habit
I am constantly trying to maintain a perfect appearance and comply with societal norms, despite feeling like a plastic and inauthentic version of myself.

Feels so good to nearly drown
I find comfort in the feeling of almost drowning, as it allows me to escape my thoughts and feel something different.

Tried therapy Flattened Peaks and valleys Wanna break free Try to change things But I won’t I know I know I know I know
I have attempted to seek help and improve my mental state, but I ultimately feel trapped and unable to make lasting changes.

Back to basics Cut the pavement Wanna see the other side Conversation different faces Bored to death I’d rather die
I want to simplify my life and explore new experiences, as I am feeling deeply unfulfilled and struggling to find enjoyment in anything.

Spent my money On crystals, pills and mood rings All of these things never fix me, no they don't I know I know I know I know
I have wasted my resources on temporary fixes that have not actually improved my mental state.

She’s got a dream, she’s got a dream It’s gonna fuck you up now She’s drinking all your alcohol It’s gonna fuck you up now
There is someone in my life who is disruptive and causing issues, despite claiming to have their own aspirations and goals.

It’s such a long walk when you got somewhere to be I just thought maybe you were gonna walk with me
I am feeling lonely and would appreciate companionship, even when I have places to go and tasks to complete.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEELEY OSBORN BUMFORD, LINDSAY STOVALL

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