2014
I wrote the song "PAIN" during one of the most challenging periods of my life. My journey through chronic illness began in 2009, and by the time I wrote this song, I had been diagnosed with a multitude of conditions:
I wrote the song "PAIN" during one of the most challenging periods of my life. My journey through chronic illness began in 2009, and by the time I wrote this song, I had been diagnosed with a multitude of conditions: Celiac Disease, Hashimoto's, Fibromyalgia, Interstitial Cystitis, and had undergone an ASD heart hole repair. Despite these diagnoses, I was still struggling to find the root cause of my debilitating symptoms. It was only in 2014 that I finally received a diagnosis of Lyme Disease, but by then, I was nearly at the end of my rope.
For years, I felt like I was trapped in a never-ending cycle of pain and frustration. No matter what treatments I tried or what new diagnosis I received, it never seemed to be enough to alleviate my suffering. I could hardly get out of bed most days, and it felt like life was passing me by. I was overwhelmed by a sense of hopelessness, feeling as though I would never find relief or understanding.
"PAIN" was born out of this profound sense of isolation and struggle. The song reflects not just my own experiences but also the universal truth that pain is a common thread we all share, regardless of its source. I realized that while our individual battles may be different, the experience of pain connects us all. It's a lonely road, marked by desperate lows and a deep longing for understanding and relief.
I often felt like I was living a double life. Outwardly, I tried to maintain a façade of normalcy, smiling through the pain and pretending I was okay. Inwardly, however, I was drowning in a sea of depression and physical agony. I feared revealing the full extent of my suffering to others, worried that they wouldn't understand or that I would come across as negative and whiny.
Writing "PAIN" was a way for me to express the depth of my emotions and to reach out to others who might be feeling the same way. It's a song about acknowledging our shared struggles and the hidden battles we all face. Through this song, I hope to connect with others who are suffering, to let them know they are not alone, and to remind us all that pain, though isolating, is a shared human experience.
In the end, "PAIN" is not just about suffering; it's about finding a way through it, about the small moments of peace and the hope for healing. It's a reminder that even in our darkest times, we are not alone in our struggles, and there is strength in our shared experiences.
LYRICS
PAIN
Brita Peterson © 2014
We all have demons, we all have shame. We hide our shadows with different names.
CHORUS
Pain is the same, it’s a lonely road. Pain is the same, with desperate lows. Pain is the same. Pain is pain.
We all have nightmares we’re living through. How you survive them is left up to you.
CHORUS
Pain is the same, it’s a lonely road. Pain is the same, with desperate lows. Pain is the same. Pain is pain.
BRIDGE
Wrapped around inside my grief, peace comes only on my knees. Â
Wishing soon to reach the end, hoping for my soul to mend.
My face may show you happy lies. I don’t deceive you, I fear what’s inside. Â
CHORUS
Pain is the same, it’s a lonely road. Pain is the same, with desperate lows. Pain is the same. Pain is pain.