To some people in this world, they feel their life is not important. They want to die. They are obsessed with no longer suffering. These people suffer from a powerful illness known as depression. There are people that believe depression isn't a real thing. They are wrong. Depression can be crippling. There are times they can't get out of bed that the depression has almost crippled them with pain. Some can't go out with friends. What makes it worse are those out there that say depression is just an excuse or tell them to get over it.. It's like walking up to someone with a broken leg and say get over it. However, some of those suffering find a friend or a significant other that loves them anyway.
Now you are probably wondering why I titled this the way I did. Well, the answer is a song. The song Fire Away by Chris Stapleton. This song is very powerful, but what makes it more powerful is the music video that accompanies it. The story is about a man and a woman who are in love. The woman struggles with depression and the man always is there for her even on the rough days. She has tried to commit suicide many times but he was there to save her every time until the one time he was too late. She slices her wrists to dull the pain. It is a music video that brings you to tears. Although, this video shows the reality of everyone out there that has been where she has.
The point of this is too many people see depression as something insignificant, but this video shows that its bigger than you and me. Depression is a real thing that many people suffer from. Everyone needs that one person that isn't going to leave no matter what's going on. Chris Stapleton says it right when he tells her,
"Honey load up your questions
And pick up your sticks and your stones
And pretend I’m a shelter for heartaches that don’t have a home
Choose the words that cut like a razor
And all that I’ll say is
Fire away
Take your best shot
Show me what you got
Honey, I’m not afraid
Rear back and take aim
And fire away"
He is basically saying do what you want to me, but I'm not leaving you so hit me with your best shot.
Here's the video for anyone wanting to see.....
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