By a Thread
Witch Hunt Lyrics

Staring- through halfway open eyes
Looking at the world with only a partial view, lacking clear insight and understanding.

Fantasies- of my own demise
Daydreams about ending one's life, possibly as a result of mental illness.

Always- on the outskirts of my mind
Feeling like there is a persistent sense of mental and emotional detachment from the rest of the world.

Never knowing why
Being unable to identify a clear reason or explanation for one's thoughts or feelings.

Pushing you away 'cause away is all I know
Actively distancing oneself from others due to feelings of unworthiness, fear of rejection, and self-guilt.

And the pleasure is outweighed by the pain
Feeling like the brief moments of happiness are constantly eclipsed by a greater sense of suffering and despair.

And no matter how much we grow
Despite efforts to improve and outward signs of progress, inner struggles persist and continue to weigh heavily on the mind.

I'm always struggling to change
Feeling trapped in a cycle of negative thoughts and patterns, making it difficult to break free and adopt a more positive outlook.

And everyday- it's like a game
Living with a persistent sense of uncertainty and risk, never quite sure what the outcome of any given day will be.

Will I make it through?
Feeling unsure about one's ability to endure the various challenges and obstacles one faces on a daily basis.

I've been down to the bottom
Having experienced the lowest of lows, both emotionally and mentally.

Bashed my head o the top
Having also experienced moments of great success and achievement, but often feeling like they are temporary and fleeting.

I've seen it's effect on you
Awareness that one's struggles can have a negative impact on those around them, especially loved ones and caregivers.

Everyday- it's like a game
Repeating the same difficult process each and every day, with no clear end in sight.

I'm waiting for the sun
Hoping for a brighter, optimistic future where the struggles of the past can be overcome.

Basking in the storm
Finding moments of pleasure and enjoyment despite the persistent presence of personal struggles and the chaos of the world.

Constantly- hanging by a thread
Feeling like one's emotional state and personal stability are always teetering on the brink, with no clear sense of balance or stability.

Wanting- nothing more than dead
Feeling so overwhelmed by emotional pain and mental distress that thoughts of suicide seem like they offer the only relief.

Have you ever felt this way?
Asking others to identify and empathize with the often intense emotional struggles of mental illness.

Push you away 'cause the wall, it keeps me safe
Building walls around oneself as a protective measure against the potential harm and rejection that may come from opening up to others and revealing one's true feelings.

From a world that stigmatizes me
Feeling like one's mental illness or personal struggles are seen as negative or undesirable traits by society at large, leading to feelings of marginalization and isolation.

And constantly slaps me in the face
Feeling like the world is actively working against oneself, causing unnecessary pain and discomfort.

Trying to resist despair
Putting up a fight against the almost overwhelming sense of despair and hopelessness that often accompanies mental illness and personal struggles.

To those of you who feel the same
Extending a hand and speaking directly to others who face similar personal challenges, letting them know they are not alone.

Please know I'm here
Offering a gentle reminder that support is always available, even when it may seem like one is isolated and alone.

And that I care
Affirming that others truly care about one's well-being and want to help them find the support and treatment they need to overcome their struggles.