Accidents Can Happen

Don't give up, it takes a while
I have seen this look before
And it's alright
You're not alone
If you don't love this anymore
I hear that you've slipped again
I'm here 'cause I know you'll need a friend
 
And you know that accidents can happen
And it's okay,
We all fall off the wagon sometimes
It's not your whole life
It's only one day
You haven't thrown everything away
 
These are lyrics taken from Sixx A.M.'s song Accidents Can Happen. The lyrics and the song itself definitely have meaning to it and they most certainly steer me in the direction of making me feel good, or rather feel better.
 
Accidents Can Happen, has great importance to me. This song means a lot to me because it helps me cope with personal issues. I feel that these lyrics (and the entire song) describe me. It describes how I had and still do have depression and I used to commit self-abuse as well as cutting myself and being bulimic. About a year ago, I got treated for it. But recently I relapsed and found myself to be in deep depression and committing self-harm and abuse. A bit angry and disappointed in myself for relapsing and ruining my wonderful progress to being truly happy and sane once again, I gave up on myself, refused to go get help again, and hated myself for ruining my life for good now. I allowed myself to be like this for the past year...
 
 
And then when I heard this song, Nikki Sixx told me (through the song) that I shouldn't give up just because I relapsed, not all (depression isn't something that has been using for me to get rid of or be treated for) And that it's alright I did so because we all make mistakes sometimes (because no one's perfect, & accidents can happen). He also said that just because I screwed up during that one day and the other following days, it doesn't mean I screwed up the rest of my life. I only messed up once, not my whole life.

 

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Miss. Dragon, I hear and obey

I posted a link for the song if anyone would like to hear it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nan4Kdtz-9w

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  • Jack Necron
    July 8

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    The song is great, but your AN was much more touching. I am sorry that you went through such a dark time. But it's great to see that music saved you. It shows just how powerful it can be to us, and that is what music was meant to do....touch you in some way. Thank you for sharing such a personal story, and I am happy that things have gotten better for you.


  • Whispers silver member
    June 28

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    Raw, inspirational work!

    That was a deeply emotional piece and I'm baffled to hear that you used to hurt yourself. I suffered from depression all through high school, still do, and it's fucking horrible because it never goes away--even if you want it to. I've never heard "Accidents Can Happen" before, but I'll probably listen to it now after reading your story.

    Without my talent as a writer life would have no purpose, just like life would be null and void for people in a world without music. Music is so intimate. It gives us hope, enriches our souls, and helps get us through those darker days. Music, like writing, has kept me from quitting life so many times.

    I really enjoyed this piece, and I'm glad that you, like me, have found solace in music. Love you! *Hug*

    ~Krissy

    • Jokers Harlequin
      June 28
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      Love you as well!

      You're right, it does give us hope and gets us through darker days. Thanks for reading. I appreciated your comment.

      • Whispers silver member
        June 28
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        I feel bad for not commenting on your work. I've been so wrapped up in my own stories that I totally forgot about everyone else's. Oh, and your new username looks BAD ASS .


  • Lekos Memory
    June 27

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    Wow that is very touching and I'm glad that you have found that song. There is always a story behind the lyrics and they can tough the hearts of a lot of people. My father was diagnosed with brain cancer a year ago. My mother was losing it and my family was too.

    The band, Lacuna Coil helped me a lot and I will always be thankful for their music. If it wasn't for their powerful lyrics, I would have been losing it too.

    Thanks for entering and hope you stay happy in this life.

  • strangledbysolitude
    June 27

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    I love this song too and it holds special meaning to me as well. It's one of those songs that whenever I hear it it takes me back to a very specific stage in my life. After reading this it obviously means a lot more to you than it does to me, but I can relate to you when you say that this song can really... oh I don't know... change a person for lack of a better phrase. It was an inspiration to me also but in a different way. That's what I love about music. At times it feels like an artist is singing to me, or to you in this instance. I think that's what makes a good song. If you can have people relate to it so well that it takes a toll on their mentality.. you really have a winner.
    Good work. I know it must've been hard for you to relate this story but hang in there. Somehow or another things, even when all hope is lost, things always seem to get better.

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