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Joy Sitler - Parade

from SpinTunes 22 Round 1 by Spintunes

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This song is fictional and honestly a little idealistic. A breath of fresh air and time spent with friends, while wonderful, are not acceptable substitutes for therapy and medication in treating emotional disorders. But reaching out and offering these things to someone in need can mean the world, and this song is about what that feels like.

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You call me up and say, “Let’s go for a walk,”
I say, “I dunno, man, can’t we just talk on the phone?
‘Cause I’m scared to leave my house, but I’m also scared to be alone”
And you said, “Joy, there’s not a single cloud in the sky
I think you really need to go outside today
‘Cause we’re all waiting for you, and the weather’s subject to change”

And I said, “Yes I’m sure that the weather’s fine,
But there’s storm clouds forming in the back of my mind
And I’m sure you’re gonna have a beautiful day,
And I don’t wanna be the one to rain on your parade”
And you said, “What’s it gonna take to convince you?”
“I’m fighting demons, I’ve got issues I need to address
Today’s just not the day, ‘cause I’m a nervous wreck”
And you said, “Joy, we gotta get you outta your mind,
‘Cause whatever’s in your head is worse than the weather outside
I swear you’re gonna be fine, just take a look outside, take a look outside”

So I go to my window and peak through the blinds
You’re out on the lawn with my friends in a line
And you’re having a picnic and drinking wine
And finally I know I’m gonna be fine
So I throw on my jacket and step into the light
And I’m met with embraces that grasp so tight
And sunshine completely envelopes me
And I bask in the warmth of your company

And I said, “Yes, I see that the weather is fine,
And the storm clouds forming in the back of my mind
Are gonna have to wait for another day
‘Cause I’m not gonna be the one to rain on my parade”

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from SpinTunes 22 Round 1, released March 12, 2024

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