Sometimes, it’s good to lie back and let go, to mourn what could have been, to pine for bygones and to wallow in some self-pity. Decades ago, when conversations around mental health and emotional well-being were not yet vogue as they are now, a massively popular rock band delivered a soulful song dedicated to people dealing with depression or getting consumed with the feeling of not being enough.
Founded in 1980, R.E.M was one of America’s most iconic rock bands. Often hailed as one of the vanguards of alternative rock, REM is remembered for chartbusters such as Losing My Religion, Oh My Heart, The One I Love etc. However, Everybody Hurts is one of their most healing, emotionally powerful tracks, revolving around coping with depression and feelings of insufficiency.
Why This Song Will Speak To You If You Are Down
One of the most memorable lines from the song goes like this: “When your day is long
And the night, the night is yours alone
When you're sure you've had enough
Of this life, well hang on..”
These lyrics will resonate if you are undergoing some issues regarding mental health. The song is a great reminder that feeling down or blue is utterly human and nothing to be ashamed about.
Why Everybody Hurts Is An Anthem For Self Love
The song is like a healing balm for people undergoing an emotional crisis or debilitating depression. In a culture where mental health issues are often stigmatised and people are made to feel less than for having poor mental health, this song is a Godsend as it reminds that it is okay to be sad, to give in to your melancholy and not try to suppress it.
Rather than internalising/suppressing your emotions, venting it through a good cry can be a much healthier alternative. The first step towards emotional healing is to grieve, to give in to the regret and then step back.
The song also emphasised the importance of having a good emotional support system if you have depression. The lyrics suggest as much: “Cause everybody hurts
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts
Don't throw your hand, oh no
Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone
No, no, no, you are not alone..”
When you are crumbling down emotionally, it is important not to isolate yourself. Take comfort in your friends and well-wishers when you are feeling down rather than alienating yourself from the world. Emotional support can go a long way in helping you heal yourself.
About R.E.M
One of the most iconic alternative rock bands in history, R.E.M was founded in 1980.
In the early 1990s, several influential alternative rock bands, including Nirvana, Pixies, and Pavement, recognized R.E.M. as one of the key pioneers of alternative rock. R.E.M.’s introspective lyrics, jangly guitar sound, and independent spirit helped shape the direction of modern alternative music long before the genre entered the mainstream.
Some of their most successful albums include: ‘Out Of Time’, ‘Automatic For The People’, ‘Life' s Rich Pageant’ etc. They have sold 90 million albums worldwide, thereby becoming one of the most successful musical acts in history.
The band parted amicably in 2011.
Founded in 1980, R.E.M was one of America’s most iconic rock bands. Often hailed as one of the vanguards of alternative rock, REM is remembered for chartbusters such as Losing My Religion, Oh My Heart, The One I Love etc. However, Everybody Hurts is one of their most healing, emotionally powerful tracks, revolving around coping with depression and feelings of insufficiency.
Why This Song Will Speak To You If You Are Down
One of the most memorable lines from the song goes like this: “When your day is longAnd the night, the night is yours alone
When you're sure you've had enough
Of this life, well hang on..”
These lyrics will resonate if you are undergoing some issues regarding mental health. The song is a great reminder that feeling down or blue is utterly human and nothing to be ashamed about.
Why Everybody Hurts Is An Anthem For Self Love
The song is like a healing balm for people undergoing an emotional crisis or debilitating depression. In a culture where mental health issues are often stigmatised and people are made to feel less than for having poor mental health, this song is a Godsend as it reminds that it is okay to be sad, to give in to your melancholy and not try to suppress it. Rather than internalising/suppressing your emotions, venting it through a good cry can be a much healthier alternative. The first step towards emotional healing is to grieve, to give in to the regret and then step back.
The song also emphasised the importance of having a good emotional support system if you have depression. The lyrics suggest as much: “Cause everybody hurts
Take comfort in your friends
Everybody hurts
Don't throw your hand, oh no
Don't throw your hand
If you feel like you're alone
No, no, no, you are not alone..”
When you are crumbling down emotionally, it is important not to isolate yourself. Take comfort in your friends and well-wishers when you are feeling down rather than alienating yourself from the world. Emotional support can go a long way in helping you heal yourself.
About R.E.M
One of the most iconic alternative rock bands in history, R.E.M was founded in 1980. In the early 1990s, several influential alternative rock bands, including Nirvana, Pixies, and Pavement, recognized R.E.M. as one of the key pioneers of alternative rock. R.E.M.’s introspective lyrics, jangly guitar sound, and independent spirit helped shape the direction of modern alternative music long before the genre entered the mainstream.
Some of their most successful albums include: ‘Out Of Time’, ‘Automatic For The People’, ‘Life' s Rich Pageant’ etc. They have sold 90 million albums worldwide, thereby becoming one of the most successful musical acts in history.
The band parted amicably in 2011.
