Therapy
Sushi Soucy Lyrics
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That you have been following
Look closer and
You'll see your reflection in the heel and toe you
You may lie and say
That everything is going perfectly
But I can tell that is wrong
And everyone will know
It wont do you any good
I've heard it all before I'm a therapist
I've got a couple questions
That I must ask of you
So let's start at the beginning
And then work through
Your father said he caught you
Talking to yourself
Then he came to me because
He thought you needed help
Who are these voices in your head?
It's just me in here
What are they like and what all have they said?
It doesn't matter
When did it start?
Two months
Has it been hard to concentrate on your school?
Not particularly
Or your friends?
I don't have any friends
If you answer all my questions
I'll ensure that you'll be fine in the end
Whatever
Wait you have no friends?
I mean I do but they're all on the internet
Because I'm homeschooled
Oh I see, yeah
So it's true I talk to myself when I'm alone
What else am I supposed to do
When no ones home
You seem to think this is
Some kind of major flaw
But I know for sure this
Happens to us all
Screw all the voices in my head
It does not matter what they
Have or have not said
They don't affect my life
So would you be so kind as to buzz off
And pay attention to other clients
You're getting what you payed for
So there's no point in trying to be defiant
I promise that you'll produce the best results
Stick with me and you'll see that it shows
So take my hand and you'll understand how it goes
Do we have a deal?
I don't think I have a choice, but I guess so
Sure.
The lyrics to Sushi Soucy's "Therapy" are all about a conversation between a therapist and their client. The therapist is trying to get the client to open up about their thoughts and feelings, but the client seems to be resistant to the idea. The therapist begins by describing how they can see through the client's façade even though they try to portray their life as perfect. The therapist does their best to get the client to talk about their problems by asking a series of questions. The client eventually reveals that they talk to themselves and how it's not something major or out of the ordinary. The song ends with the therapist convincing the client that they will produce the best results if they work together.
The lyrics of "Therapy" provides a clear depiction of a therapy session, with its questions and requests for information. Many of us can relate to the feeling of communicating with a therapist or psychologist to express our innermost thoughts and feelings. It's unusual to hear this type of conversation in a song.
Line by Line Meaning
I can trace the footsteps
I can follow your actions and predict your behavior
That you have been following
The path that you have been taking
Look closer and
Pay more attention and examine thoroughly
You'll see your reflection in the heel and toe you
Your reflection can be seen in the footsteps you have taken
You may lie and say
It's possible for you to deceive
That everything is going perfectly
That your life is devoid of problems
But I can tell that is wrong
However, I know that this is not true
And everyone will know
Others will eventually find out too
So lie to me baby, lie to me child,
You can try to deceive me, but it won't work
It won't do you any good
It won't benefit you
I've heard it all before I'm a therapist
As a counselor, I've heard all kinds of lies and stories
I've got a couple questions
I need to ask you a few things
That I must ask of you
That are necessary to ask
So let's start at the beginning
We'll begin with your history
And then work through
And then move forward from there
Your father said he caught you
Your dad reported that he caught you
Talking to yourself
Speaking aloud to yourself
Then he came to me because
He asked for my help because
He thought you needed help
He believed that you needed assistance
Who are these voices in your head?
What are the identities of the voices in your mind?
It's just me in here
There's no one else inside my head
What are they like and what all have they said?
What are their characteristics, and what have they communicated to you?
It doesn't matter
It's irrelevant
When did it start?
When did this begin?
Two months
Two months ago
Has it been hard to concentrate on your school?
Has it been a challenge to focus on your academic studies?
Not particularly
Not to a great extent.
Or your friends?
Your relationships with your peers.
I don't have any friends
I don't possess any close companions
If you answer all my questions
If you provide me with honest responses
I'll ensure that you'll be fine in the end
I'll guarantee that things will work out for you
Whatever
Fine, I'll answer your questions.
Wait you have no friends?
Hold on, you don't have any friends?
I mean I do but they're all on the internet
I do have friends, but they are all online.
Because I'm homeschooled
Due to the fact that I'm taught at home
Oh I see, yeah
I understand now.
So it's true I talk to myself when I'm alone
It's accurate that I converse with myself when no one's around
What else am I supposed to do when no ones home
What alternate options are available to me when I'm alone?
You seem to think this is
It appears that you believe this is
Some kind of major flaw
A significant defect
But I know for sure this
But I am certain that this
Happens to us all
Occurs frequently for everyone.
Screw all the voices in my head
I dismiss all of the individuals in my mind
It does not matter what they
Their words or thoughts are of no importance
Have or have not said
Whether they said something or kept silent
They don't affect my life
They don't impact my existence
So would you be so kind as to buzz off
Could you please leave me alone?
And pay attention to other clients
Focus on other individuals seeking therapy
You're getting what you paid for
You're receiving the assistance you paid for
So there's no point in trying to be defiant
Therefore, there's no sense in resisting
I promise that you'll produce the best results
I guarantee that you'll achieve the best outcome
Stick with me and you'll see that it shows
Stay with me, and you'll observe the results
So take my hand and you'll understand how it goes
Therefore, allow me to guide you and you'll comprehend the process
Do we have a deal?
Is this an agreement we can proceed with?
I don't think I have a choice, but I guess so
I don't believe I have an alternative, but I suppose we do.
Sure.
Very well.
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