Therapy
Peytan Porter Lyrics


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Forgive me for not picking up
I just think I′ve heard enough
I'm sure you′ve got a lot to say
But I'm all out of rainy days

You only thought about yourself
While you were putting me through hell
You didn't notice and you know it
So I′m giving me some

Therapy
Taking back the time you took away from me
People always told me you were bad for me
Don′t get mad at me
While I take a little time to focus on my

Recovery
Do a little personal discovery
Of who I am now that you got a piece of me
So baby let me be
I gotta get through a little therapy

Drinkin' less and sleeping more
Found who I was lookin′ for
This new me you don't get to see
′Cause baby I'm lovin′ this

Therapy
Taking back the time you took away from me
People always told me you were bad for me
Don't get mad at me
While I take a little time to focus on my

Recovery
Do a little personal discovery
Of who I am now that you got a piece of me
So baby let me be
I gotta get through a little therapy

Better than before
Thanks for nothing boy
Didn't need your help
Did it by myself in
Therapy
Therapy
Therapy

Therapy
Taking back the time you took away from me
People always told me you were bad for me
Don′t get mad at me
While I take a little time to focus on my

Recovery
Do a little personal discovery
Of who I am now that you got a piece of me




So baby let me be
I gotta get through a little therapy

Overall Meaning

The song "Therapy" by Peytan Porter is about finding oneself after a toxic relationship. The singer is addressing their former partner and letting them know that they have matured enough to handle their own battles with personal growth. The singer has realized that their former partner didn't care about their wellbeing and only thought of themselves. They have decided to take control of their life and seek therapy to heal the damage that has been done.


The lyrics in the chorus reveal the main message of the song, which is that the singer is ready to take back the time that their former partner took away from them by being in a toxic relationship. They are determined to do some self-discovery and grow personally so that they can move on from the relationship. The line, "Thanks for nothing boy, didn't need your help, did it by myself in therapy" suggests that the singer has been able to heal from the experience and rediscover who they are.


The use of the word 'therapy' in the song title and repeated throughout the lyrics has a double meaning wherein it not only highlights the process of healing through therapy but also represents the singer's independence and strength to handle their issues. By doing so, they are also taking ownership of their journey of personal discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

Forgive me for not picking up
Apologies for not answering the call


I just think I've heard enough
I have been through too much pain and do not want to face it again


I'm sure you've got a lot to say
I understand that you have a lot to tell me


But I'm all out of rainy days
I have no more tears to waste


You only thought about yourself
You were selfish


While you were putting me through hell
You tortured me immensely


You didn't notice and you know it
You were unaware of your actions


So I'm giving me some
I am taking time for myself


Taking back the time you took away from me
Reclaiming the time I lost because of you


People always told me you were bad for me
Others warned me that being with you was harmful


Don't get mad at me
Do not be angry with me


While I take a little time to focus on my
I need time to concentrate on my


Do a little personal discovery
Discovering myself


Of who I am now that you got a piece of me
Finding myself after you took a part of me


So baby let me be
Please allow me to focus on myself


I gotta get through a little therapy
I need therapy to get through this


Drinkin' less and sleeping more
Reducing drinking and getting more rest


Found who I was lookin' for
I found what I was searching for


This new me you don't get to see
I have transformed, and you will not witness it


Cause baby I'm lovin' this
I am enjoying the new version of myself


Therapy, therapy, therapy
I need and am embracing therapy


Better than before
I am better than my previous self


Thanks for nothing boy
Thank you for nothing, as you taught me to find myself


Didn't need your help
I managed without your assistance


Therapy, therapy, therapy
I still need and am embracing therapy




Writer(s): Jonathan Hutcherson, Micah Carpenter, Mackenzie Carpenter, Peytan Porter

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Comments from YouTube:

@alondrarodriguez4787

This song is so underrated! 🔥 best song ever❤

@kyahesting5448

This will literally always be one of my favorite songs now! I’m so glad that I got to see you at my poetry slam!!!

@shordyboom116

This is the best song I've heard in a while ....gives me hope

@MakaylaPaterson

I listen to this when I have really hard days in my recovery. I know it’s intended for a break up but it really really resonates with with my recovery journey

@kyahesting5448

I was at the poetry slam at the Grant fine arts center in Michigan in May, I was the one with bright red hair lol but you played this song and I have not forgotten it :) I love this song so so much! I still have your autographed picture too

@emilyhunt9235

Love love love this song last month I broke up with a guy that was really toxic 😞

@demogaming21

I just saw her at my school and I just wanna Say amazing voice and it was my first concert so just thank yoy very much

@florentynadasilvadasilva9351

This song got me true some bad days tks for making it

@peytanporter

🤍 thank you for listening

@jfraney6002

This needs a couple more million views.. just brilliant!

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