Well, Lithium is actually an antidepressant in the world of pharmaceuticals. I feel like Amy uses the idea of lithium as a metaphor for her attempts to find happiness in the few good instances in relationship full of sadness and turmoil.
Her "lithium" is the praise and love her significant other gives her on occasion. Thats what she clings to to justify being in such a relationship.
"Lithium-Don't want to lock me up inside
Lithium-Don't wanna forget how it feels without
Lithium-I wanna stay in love with my sorrow.
Oh, but God I wanna let it go."
---She's battling with herself. She uses the good moments as the reason for staying but realizes that she's only punishing herself by staying in the relationship when she's just trapped anymore.
That's just how I see it. :)
I absolutely love this song. Beautifully written and beautifully done. Could listen to it forever!
Well, Lithium is actually an antidepressant in the world of pharmaceuticals. I feel like Amy uses the idea of lithium as a metaphor for her attempts to find happiness in the few good instances in relationship full of sadness and turmoil.
Her "lithium" is the praise and love her significant other gives her on occasion. Thats what she clings to to justify being in such a relationship.
"Lithium-Don't want to lock me up inside Lithium-Don't wanna forget how it feels without Lithium-I wanna stay in love with my sorrow. Oh, but God I wanna let it go." ---She's battling with herself. She uses the good moments as the reason for staying but realizes that she's only punishing herself by staying in the relationship when she's just trapped anymore.
That's just how I see it. :)
I absolutely love this song. Beautifully written and beautifully done. Could listen to it forever!
I don't think it's a metaphor, with all due respect.
I don't think it's a metaphor, with all due respect.
Lithium and Good Enough by Written by Amy Lee
Lithium and Good Enough by Written by Amy Lee
Bipolar Disorder is a bitch, trust me.
Bipolar Disorder is a bitch, trust me.